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Microsoft fixes Wi-Fi protocol flaw, Google to roll out patch

San Francisco, Oct 17 : As online users woke up to fears of losing their personal data owing to a serious flaw in...

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Facebook acquires anonymous teenage polling app ‘tbh’

San Francisco, Oct 17: Facebook has acquired ‘tbh’, an anonymous polling app for teenagers which has over 5 million downloads and 2.5 million...

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Apple responds on Face ID privacy concerns

San Francisco, Oct 17: After a US Senator wrote to Apple CEO Tim Cook, conveying concerns on users’ security with Face ID biometric...

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TECNO i5 Pro: Decent smartphone with good camera, battery

By Vivek Singh Chauhan New Delhi, Oct 16: Aiming to carve out a place for itself in India’s highly competitive mid-range smartphone market,...

Honor 9i Review: A first with 4 cameras, edge-to-edge display

New Delhi, Oct 13: While some of us were thinking smartphone innovation is slowly running out of steam, Huawei has debuted “Honor 9i”...

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Amazon suspends top executive over sexual assault allegation

New York, Oct 13: Amazon has suspended the head of its entertainment studio, Roy Price, following allegations he sexually harassed a producer in...

Rs 35,999 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 to heat up premium segment in India

New Delhi, Oct 10: Calling it an amalgamation of art and technology, Xiaomi India on Tuesday launched Mi Mix 2 that will compete...

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Windows phones dead, Microsoft finally admits

San Francisco, Oct 9: After struggling to sell Windows smartphones for quite some time as Google’s Android and Apple iOS Operating Systems (OS)...

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Reliance Jio tops TRAI’s 4G download speed test for August

New Delhi, Oct 9: Reliance Jio has topped the telecom regulator’s 4G download speed test for the eighth consecutive month, official data showed...

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Swipe launches ‘ELITE Pro’ smartphone at Rs 6,999

New Delhi, Oct 7: Expanding its ELITE series, domestic smartphone maker Swipe Technologies on Saturday launched 4G-enabled “ELITE Pro” featuring 5-inch HD IPS...

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Alphabet to provide cellular connectivity in Puerto Rico via 30 balloons

San Francisco, Oct 7: A week after a tweet from engineers of Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc indicating their plan to bring emergency...

Google Pixel 2 turns on ‘DND’ mode while driving

San Francisco, Oct 7: The recently launched second-generation Google Pixel smartphones have an interesting sensor-based feature buried in the software which can automatically...

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Google remembers ‘Mallika-e-Ghazal’ Begum Akhtar through doodle

New Delhi, Oct 7: Google marked the 103rd birth anniversary of “Mallika-e-Ghazal” Begum Akhtar on Saturday by dedicating a special doodle to her....

Apple ‘looking into’ why few iPhone 8 batteries are swelling

San Francisco, Oct 7: In what reminds us about the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 debacle last year, there have been at least half...

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Fake news to grow multifold, AI to create 2.3mn jobs in 2020: Gartner

New Delhi, Oct 6: By 2022, most people in mature economies will consume more false information than true information mainly via social media...

Rs 17,999 ‘Honor 9i’ to cost more when rolled out in other countries

Panaji, Oct 6: Huawei’s sub-brand Honor has launched “Honor 9i” smartphone with four cameras and bezel-less display in India for Rs 17,999 but...

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Facebook, Twitter to testify before US Congress, Google mum

San Francisco, Oct 5: Facebook and Twitter will appear before US Congress to testify into Russian interference during the 2016 US presidential election...

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Bezel-less Honor9i with four cameras in India for Rs 17,999

Panaji, Oct 5: Huawei’s sub-brand Honor on Thursday launched Honor 9i smartphone with four cameras and bezel-less display — the industry’s first such...

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Public Cloud services market in India to hit $1.9bn in 2017

New Delhi, Oct 5: The public Cloud services market in India is projected to hit $1.9 billion in 2017 — an increase of...

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Google launches Pixel 2 smartphones, new devices

San Francisco, Oct 5 : Betting big on the best combination of artificial intelligence (AI), software and hardware, Google on Wednesday launched...

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Galaxy Note8 sales beat iPhone 8, Samsung India set for record year

New Delhi, Oct 4: Samsung Galaxy Note8 that came to India last month and saw over 250,000 registrations within no time is selling...

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BlackBerry expands India channel ecosystem with six new partners

Toronto, Oct 3: Canada-based tech giant BlackBerry announced on Tuesday it has added six new partners in India to design, implement and support...

WhatsApp unveils iPhone-like emoji set in beta version

San Francisco, Oct 3: Facebook-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has released a beta version of a new emoji set for Android OS that...

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Court allows FBI to keep iPhone hacking information secret

San Francisco, Oct 3: A US court has allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to keep secret the information regarding the tool...

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How to convert your kid’s toy into a TV remote

London, Oct 2: How easy would it be if you have the power to control the volume of your music player by just...

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Facebook sharing 3,000 Russian ads with US Congress

Washington, Oct 2: Facing an intense scrutiny over the presence of Russian ads on its platform during the 2016 American presidential election, Facebook...

Lack of innovation, high prices discouraging people from buying iPhones

New Delhi, Oct 2: After a cold response at the doors of Apple corporate resellers for the latest iPhones — iPhone 8 and...

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Facebook to introduce facial recognition for account security

San Francisco, Sep 30: Facebook has its own version of Apple’s Face ID. If you get locked out of your Facebook account, the...

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Akash Ambani launches iPhone 8 & iPhone8 Plus, Jio offers 70% buyback

New Delhi, Sep 290: Reliance Jio has launched an official partnership with Apple right ahead of the launch of Apple’s flagship iPhone...

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JioPhone represents both equality and diversity, says Reliance Jio

New Delhi, Sep 29: Reliance Jio’s newly launched JioPhone, aimed at over 50 crore feature phone users, represents both equality and diversity of...

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India woefully under-prepared to protect data, users’ rights on Internet

There is widespread criticism across the world, including in India, over sharing of user data between WhatsApp and its parent company Facebook.

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New Facebook tool to help people find blood in India

New Delhi, Sep 28: Facebook is rolling out a new tool for its 201 million Indian users that would make it easier for...

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Asus ‘ZenBook UX430’ and ‘VivoBook S15’ launched in India

New Delhi, Sep 27: Asus on Wednesday unveiled its latest flagship mainstream notebook ‘Vivobook S15’ at ‘Beyond The Edge’ press event in New Delhi. The event also...

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To Trump’s delight, Twitter now testing 280-character limit

San Francisco, Sep 27: In a move that will surely delight US President Donald Trump and frustrate many, Twitter has begun testing 280-character...

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Nokia 8 with Snapdragon 835 launched at Rs 36,999

New Delhi, Sep 26: HMD Global on Tuesday launched Nokia 8 smartphone at Rs 36,999 that will be available in India from...

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Panasonic ‘Eluga I4’ smartphone launched at Rs 8,290

New Delhi, Sep 26: Panasonic India on Tuesday unveiled “Eluga I4” smartphone at Rs 8,290 in India. The device has 5MP selfie camera...

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Say hello to heart scan to unlock your computer

New York, Sep 26: Forget facial recognition technology or fingerprint computer identification as researchers have developed a computer security system using the dimensions...

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‘Samsung Galaxy Note 8’ Review: Outstanding premium device to take on new iPhones

New Delhi, Sep 26: A two-year-long wait for Samsung Note lovers finally came to an end when the South Korean giant brought its...

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WhatsApp blocked in China

San Francisco, Sep 26: Instant messaging service WhatsApp has been largely blocked in China, the media reported. The Open Observatory of Network Interference...

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‘ASUS Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro’ Review : Takes selfie camera war to new level

New Delhi, Sep 25: Chinese smartphone makers Vivo and Oppo have created a strong presence in India with their selfie-focused devices such as...

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Apple’s new devices cannot run superfast wireless networks

San Francisco, Sep 24: Apple’s newly-launched devices — iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X — do not have the requisite supporting...

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Smartphone apps may help reduce depression

Sydney, Sep 23: Smartphone apps are an effective treatment option for depression, a finding which may pave the way for safe and accessible...

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Sony ‘Xperia XA1 Plus’ with 23MP camera in India at Rs 24,990

New Delhi, Sep 21: Sony on Thursday launched ‘Xperia XA1 Plus’ at Rs 24,990 in India. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD...

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Now you can print old photos via Kodak Facebook chatbot

San Francisco, Sep 22: Kodak Moments, the consumer printing division of Kodak, is now encouraging Facebook users to print their old photos on...

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Reliance Digital will offer 70% buyback on iPhone 8, 8 Plus

New Delhi, Sep 21: Reliance Digital will offer a 70 per cent buyback on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus of the original purchase...

To stay secure, don’t miss Windows 10 ‘Fall Creators’ update: Microsoft

New Delhi, Sep 20: After a series of cyber attacks — including “WannaCrypt” ransomware that exploited a vulnerability in an outdated Microsoft software...

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TRAI slashes mobile termination charges to 6 paise a minute, Jio to gain as Airtel & Voda see financial stress

New Delhi, Sep 20: The Indian telecom regulator on Tuesday came out with a regulation where it has more than halved the...

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Tech Review: Xiaomi Mi A1 and Moto G5s Plus gets real competition

New Delhi, Sep 19: When it comes to mid-segment smartphones with loads of impressive features, Xiaomi’s name pops up first — and why...

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Samsung cuts Galaxy S8, S8+ prices ahead of Navratras

New Delhi, Sep 19: South Korean giant Samsung has cut prices for its flagship devices Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones by up to...

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This is how Google’s digital payment app ‘Tez’ works

New Delhi, Sep 18: Tech giant Google on Monday joined the bandwagon of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) -based payment apps launching its “Tez”...

Google honours father of modern dictionary ‘Samuel Johnson’ with Doodle

New Delhi, Sep 18: Grabbing a dictionary to know the meaning a word may now have become a thing of the past in...

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Tech Review: Lenovo K8 Plus: Sturdy dual-camera phone for budget-conscious buyers

By Krishna SinhaChaudhury New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) After a brief hiatus in the first half of 2017, Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo announced...

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Kids with cell phones more at risk of cyberbullying

New Delhi, Sep 18: Does your fourth grader son or daughter own a cell phone? Beware, he or she may be particularly vulnerable...

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Twitter fixed ‘bug’ that enables advertisers to reach racists

Twitter has fixed a “bug” on its platform that allowed advertisers to target “Jew haters” and others with racial epithets and terms...

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Google sued for discrimination against women at workplace

New Delhi, Sep 15: Three former Google employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against the tech giant accusing it of discriminating against women...

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Now get BookMyShow ticket confirmation on WhatsApp

New Delhi, Sep 15: Online entertainment ticketing platform BookMyShow on Thursday joined hands with the WhatsApp business pilot programme. As part of this...

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Wait is over! iPhone X, iPhone 8, Apple Watch Series 3 are finally here

New Delhi, Sep 12: A decade after the first iPhone was launched, Apple on Tuesday introduced a redesigned phone along with two other new devices,...

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 First Impression: Big, Bold and Beautiful

New Delhi, Sep 12: Tech aficionados in India were in for a treat on Tuesday when Samsung launched its latest flagship Galaxy Note...

All new Apple’s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X to launch today

San Francisco, Sep 12: Apple will launch iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X live at 10.30 pm IST on the Apple...

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Google appeals against EU’s $2.7 bn antitrust fine

London, Sep 12: Google has appealed against the record $2.7 billion antitrust fine imposed by the European Union (EU) back in June for...

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Airtel launches Voice over LTE, services go live in Mumbai

New Delhi, Sep 11: Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services in Mumbai. Airtel VoLTE, which...

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Xiaomi launches Mi MIX 2 with full-screen display

Beijing, Sep 11: Technology giant Xiaomi on Monday launched ‘Mi MIX 2’, an upgrade from last year’s Mi MIX, which will be available...

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Infosys acquires UK-based Brilliant Basics

Bengaluru, Sep 11: Infosys has completed the acquisition of London-based product design and customer experience company Brilliant Basics on ‘Design Thinking’ approach. Infosys...

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ASUS gaming hardware top favourite in India: Poll

Mumbai, Sep 10: ASUS and ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has emerged as the “best gaming hardware manufacturer” during August in three listed...

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SIM cards not linked to Aadhaar to be decativated after Feb next year

The sources said that biometrics cannot be stored by the mobile operators nor they have access to any of the other personal...

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Over 2.5 lakh people pre-book Samsung Galaxy Note 8 in India

New Delhi, Sep 9: Over 2.5 lakh people in India have registered to buy Samsung Galaxy Note 8 device which will be launched...

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Intex partners Jio to offer 25GB additional data

New Delhi, Sep 8: In collaboration with Reliance Jio, domestic consumer electronics brand Intex Technologies on Friday announced data benefits up to 25GB...

15th international bridge championship in New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 7: Tech giants HCL on Thursday announced the 15th International Bridge Championship from September 12 at the JW Marriott Hotel...

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Vivo V7+ with 24MP selfie camera, edge-to-edge display in India at Rs 21,990

Mumbai, Sep 7 : Chinese smartphone maker Vivo on Thursday launched V7+ — its selfie-focused flagship smartphone with 24MP front shooter and edge-to-edge...

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Twitter brings its dark ‘Night Mode’ theme to desktop

San Francisco, Sep 7: Already available on iPhone and Android apps, Twitter has now rolled out its dark-toned “Night Mode” interface theme to...

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Lenovo K8 Plus with dual cameras launched for Rs 10,999

New Delhi, Sep 6: Lenovo K8 Plus — the latest addition in the newly introduced K8 series — was launched in India on...

Intex opens its Smart World store in Udaipur

Udaipur, Sep 6: Expanding its presence in Rajasthan, domestic consumer electronics brand Intex Technologies on Wednesday opened its Smart World store in Udaipur....

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Coolpad Cool Play 6 Review: Heavy-duty phone at reasonable price

New Delhi, Sep 6: Be it for gaming, chatting on social media, or watching videos and movies, almost everybody — not just a...

Huawei Beats Apple, Captures Second Spot In Global Smartphone Sales

New Delhi, Sep 6: As Apple prepares to launch its next flagship device – probably iPhone 8 – on September 12, Chinese smartphone...

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Taking on Apple, Samsung to bring Galaxy Note 8 to India on September 12

New Delhi, Sep 5: While tech lovers eagerly wait for Apple to unveil its next flagship smartphone on September 12, Samsung India will...

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Panasonic launches P77 for Rs 5,299

New Delhi, Aug 29: Panasonic India on Tuesday launched the upgraded version of its P77 smartphone with 16GB ROM for Rs 5,299 which...

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BSNL launches unlimited voice and 1 GB per day data plan for Rs 429

New Delhi, Sep 5: State-owned telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a voice and data centric plan for Rs 429,...

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Xiaomi brings ‘Mi A1’ with Android One in India at Rs 14,999

New Delhi, Sep 5: Xiaomi on Tuesday launched ‘Mi A1’ smartphone in India with dual-rear cameras at Rs 14,999. Mi A1 is an...

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Twitter’s new terms of service draw online criticism

San Francisco, Sep 5: Twitter’s new terms of service that apparently allow other companies to re-publish content on its platform without any compensation...

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Sports

Facebook bids $600 million to livestream IPL matches

San Francisco, Sep 5: In a ‘bold’ move to stream the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches, Facebook placed a $600 million bid...

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New app could make your phone learn its exact location

London, Sep 4: Researchers have developed a programme which can allow your smartphone to carry out a range of tasks just by recognising...

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New camera can help doctors see through the body

London, Sep 4: Scientists in Britain have developed a camera that can help doctors see through the human body. Designed to help doctors...

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Largest ever tender for laptops, projectors floated in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2: An e-tender worth Rs 300 crore, billed to be the largest ever in the IT sector in Kerala’s history, was...

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YouTube changes its logo for the first time

San Francisco, Aug 30: Google-owned YouTube has refreshed its iconic logo and introduced some major design changes to its desktop and mobile apps....

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Apple, Accenture partner to create iOS business solutions

New York, Aug 30: Apple and IT company Accenture on Tuesday announced a collaboration that will help businesses transform the way their people...

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Panasonic launches P77 for Rs 5,299

New Delhi, Aug 29: Panasonic India on Tuesday launched the upgraded version of its P77 smartphone with 16GB ROM for Rs 5,299 which...

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Moto G5S, G5S Plus launched in India

New Delhi, Aug 29 : Lenovo-owned Motorola on Tuesday launched Moto G5S Plus and Moto G5S in India. G5S would start retailing at...

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Apple may launch iPhone 8 on September 12

San Francisco, Aug 29: Apple is expected to launch its next flagship device iPhone 8 on September 12, a media report said. According...

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Tech Review: Jabra Elite Sports: Truly wireless Bluetooth earbuds

By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, Aug 28: Apple AirPods and Samsung Gear “IconX” laid the foundation for the next era of premium Bluetooth...

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Facebook stops pages for sharing fake news through ads

San Francisco, Aug 29: Facebook has decided to stop Pages that share fake news regularly from buying any ads from the company after...

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Beware! Sarahah is secretly uploading your contacts

San Francisco, Aug 28 : The viral ‘honesty app’ Sarahah where you can send or receive anonymous messages is not as anonymous as...

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Uber names new CEO

San Francisco, Aug 29: Ride-hailing app Uber has named American travel company Expedia’s Dara Khosrowshahi as its new CEO after its founder and...

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Google refunds for ads generated by robots

San Francisco, Aug 28: Google has issued refunds for fraudulent traffic generated by automated bots to advertisers for running ads on websites. According...

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‘Mobile phone displays to overtake TV screens in 2017’

Seoul, Aug 27: The worldwide market for mobile phone displays is expected to overtake that of TV screens for the first time...

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Users face outage on Facebook, Instagram

San Francisco, Aug 27: Many users across the globe faced outage on Facebook and Instagram, with a flash message from the company saying...

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Tiny diamonds can prevent fires in mobile phone batteries

New York, Aug 26: Researchers have found that nanodiamonds — tiny diamond particles 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a hair –...

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Facebook under scanner over migrant torture videos

San Francisco, Aug 26: Facebook is caught in yet another controversy as traffickers and slave traders are reportedly using the social media platform...

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Facebook beats Twitter: Jefferies

San Francisco, Aug 26: Though Twitter is a favourite place for US President Donald Trump to reach his audience, it has lost out...

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Gionee ‘A1 Lite’ Review: Great ‘selfies’ but tough road ahead

New Delhi, Aug 25: After receiving good response for ‘A1 Plus’ (at Rs 26,999), Gionee India has launched ‘A1 Lite’ for Rs 14,999,...

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Facebook may launch chat device with face recognition ability

London, Aug 25: Social networking giant Facebook is reportedly working towards rolling out a video chat device that can recognise users’ faces. The...

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Jio 4G phone booking starts today, know how to book!

New Delhi, Aug 24: The pre-booking of Reliance Jio Phone in just Rs 500 will start today from 5.30pm online/offline on first-come-first-serve...

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People in US can take Google test to check depression

San Francisco, Aug 24: People in the US will soon have an option to take a screening test on Google to know if...

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Google removes over 500 ‘spying’ apps from Play Store

San Francisco, Aug 23: Google has removed over 500 apps that included mobile games for teenagers from its Play Store on account of...

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India one of the top targets of web application attacks: Report

Bengaluru, Aug 23: India ranks eighth among countries most frequently targeted for web application attacks and stands fifth on the list of source...

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Sports

FC Barcelona’s Twitter account hacks

Madrid, Aug 23: “OurMine” hacked Football Club (FC) Barcelona’s Twitter account, announcing a false signing. According to a report, the hacker group...

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Twitter can help track opioid misuse

New York, Aug 23 : Researchers have found that Twitter can be a useful tool to find out how widespread the misuse...

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Samsung set to unveil Galaxy ‘Note 8’

New Delhi, Aug 23: After sailing through the debacle over Galaxy Note 7 last year, Samsung is set to launch its flagship Note...

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Google officially launched rolling out Android Oreo

New Delhi, Aug 22: On the day of solar eclipse in New York, Google finally launched the name of its latest Android...

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WhatsApp adds colours to ‘Status’ feature

New Delhi, Aug 22: Making its “Status” feature more interesting, Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday rolled out an update that lets its 250 million...

‘Safety Check’ to be permanent feature on Facebook

San Francisco, Aug 22: Keeping its word to make ‘Safety Check’ a permanent feature, Facebook is rolling out a ‘Safety Check’ page that...

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Ola starts ‘Outstation’ cabs to Maps with Google

Bengaluru, Aug 22: Car rentals app Ola announced an inter-city travel partnership with Google for the “Outstation” category on Google Maps. The move...

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New WhatsApp version for iOS comes with bug fixes

San Francisco, Aug 21: WhatsApp has released a new version for iOS devices that has an improved Chat Search feature along with bug...

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TCS’ arm to deploy digital learning platform for ICSI

New Delhi, Aug 21: TCS iON, a business unit of IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Monday announced its partnership with the...

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New-Age 8th Gen Intel core processors coming in September

San Francisco, Aug 21: Chip giant Intel on Monday announced the roll-out of its 8th Gen Intel Core processors for a range of...

Microsoft’s speech recognition system achieves new milestone

San Francisco, Aug 21: Microsofts conversational speech recognition system — designed to accurately recognises the words in a conversation like humans do —...

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Want to know if your partner is cheating on you? This app can tell you

London, Augt 21: In the times when everything is digital, even finding a date can be just as easy finding a recipe...

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Coolpad Cool Play 6 smartphone to be available online from Sep 4

Dubai, Aug 21: The 6GB RAM Coolpad Cool Play 6 smartphone launched for the Indian market at Rs 14,999 will be available...

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Facebook community rescues woman from swimming pool

New York, Aug 20: A US woman stuck in a swimming pool was rescued by a Facebook group after she asked for help...

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BlackBerry ‘KEYone’: Android-QWERTY experience adds to the nostalgia

New Delhi, Aug 19: BlackBerry devices, initially manufactured by Canada-based Research In Motion (RIM), slipped into oblivion as iPhones and Android smartphones eclipsed...

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Facebook is developing augmented reality glasses

San Francisco, Aug 19: A patent application filed earlier this week has revealed that Facebook is working on developing augmented reality (AR) glasses...

Mobile phones bann in CBSE schools

New Delhi, Aug 19: After reports of increasing suicide cases surfaced due to the infamous Blue Whale Challenge, Central Board of Secondary...

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Mark Zuckerberg to take two-month paternity leave

San Francisco, Aug 19: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to take two months of paternity leave when his second daughter is born. Zuckerberg...

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Five ways to celebrate World Photo Day on Facebook

New Delhi, Aug 19: On World Photography Day, which is being celebrated worldwide on Saturday, Facebook has reminded its 2 billion monthly active...

Telecom operators can be fined Rs 5 lakh over call drop

New Delhi, Aug 19: The Indian telecom watchdog on Friday announced stricter rules over call drops and said telecom operators who don’t meet...

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‘Extreme external force’ applied to ‘burnt’ Redmi Note 4: Xiaomi

New Delhi, Aug 18: As reports surfaced of a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 smartphone catching fire in Andhra Pradesh, injuring its user, the...

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Older adults more concerned about privacy on Facebook

New York, Aug 18: When it comes to privacy on Facebook, older adults are more suspicious about who is viewing their posts and...

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Quit smoking to delay frailty in old age

London, Aug 18: Giving up smoking early may potentially prevent or delay developing frailty, even in old age, suggests new research. The study,...

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Innovative smart car gadget ‘SafeDrive’ launched

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18: “SafeDrive” — an innovative smart car gadget that turns vehicles into “safe, smart and connected” car was launched here on...

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Facebook, Google activate SOS features after Barcelona attack

Madrid, Aug 18: Soon after the Barcelona attack that left 13 people dead, Facebook and Google activated their safety check features to let...

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Nokia 8 launched globally, to soon be available in India

Helsinki/New Delhi, Aug 17: Finnish company HMD Global on Thursday launched its much-awaited flagship device Nokia 8 that will be available in India...

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Government asks 21 smartphone makers to share security information

New Delhi, Aug 16: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Wednesday said it has asked 21 smartphone manufacturers across the world...

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Smartphone app may help manage mental illness

New York, Aug 16: Researchers have developed a smartphone app to help middle-aged and older adults self-manage their mental illness and other chronic...

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Tweets can signal health issues: Report

New York, Aug 16: The way people express their opinions and emotions on microblogging site Twitter may signal the rise of influenza, depression...

Google hiring based on race or gender: Fired engineer

San Francisco, Aug 16: In a fresh onslaught on its former employer, James Damore, the engineer who was fired by Google over a...

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WhatsApp, Messenger may still put user information at risk

New York, Aug 11: Do you know that despite the end-to-end encryption provided by popular messasing platforms like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Viber,...

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Xiaomi to bring ‘Mi Home’ in Delhi-NCR to boost offline sales

New Delhi, Aug 11: Aiming to ramp up its offline presence in the country, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to open...

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Chinese social media platforms under investigation

Beijing, Aug 11: China’s largest social media platforms — Weibo, WeChat and Baidu Tieba — are under investigation for alleged violations of cyber...

‘Free speech’ march against Google next week

Los Angeles, Aug 11: Alt-right protesters are planning a “March On Google” next week, following the US tech giant’s firing of an employee...

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There’s a place for you at Google: Pichai to girls

San Francisco, Aug 11: After reportedly cancelling a town hall meeting to allay fears over an anti-diversity manifesto, Google’s Indian-born CEO Sundar Pichai...

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Nissan offers NissanConnect on Sunny, Terrano, Micra

Chennai, Aug 10: Getting into the connected car segment, Nissan Motor India Private Ltd on Thursday launched NissanConnect — an integrated information and...

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Gionee India unveils ‘A1 Lite’ at Rs 14,999

New Delhi, Aug 9: After receiving good response for ‘A1Plus’ that was launched last month, Gionee India on Wednesday launched ‘A1 Lite’ with...

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Facebook ‘kills’ Lifestage app dedicated to teens

New Delhi, Aug 9: Facebook has shut down its standalone social networking app Lifestage that it released a year ago for high schoolers,...

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Faster Intel Core X-series processors available from August 28

New Delhi, Aug 8: Designed to meet extreme computing demands for virtual reality (VR), content creation, gaming and overclocking, Intel on Tuesday announced...

Idea Cellular seeks NCLT approval for merger with Vodafone

New Delhi, Aug 8: Consequent to the approval given by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for Vodafone-Idea merger, Idea Cellular has filed...

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Smartphones are rendering teenagers lonely and distressed

New York, Aug8: Teenagers in the US today are working less, having less sex and are far less happy than previous generations because...

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No under-glass Touch ID in Apple iPhone 8

San Francisco, Aug 7: In a breather to its rival Samsung, Apple has decided to give its Touch ID security solution for its...

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Apple may launch iPhone 7S with glass back, wireless charging

San Francisco, Aug 6: Apple aficionados waiting for the next flagship device might be in for a treat as the Cupertino-based technology giant...

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‘WannaCrypt’ hero to pay $30,000 for bail, faces 40 years in prison

San Francisco, Aug 5: The 23-year-old British cyber security expert who was arrested in the US on charges of banking malware fraud has...

Google likely to launch Snapchat ‘Discover’ competitor

San Francisco, Aug 5: Looks like everyone is after Snapchat. After Facebook-owned Instagram ‘copied’ several of its features, now Google is likely to...

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Facebook may slip local politician’s posts into your News Feed

San Francisco, Aug 5: Amid allegations of fake news on Facebook affecting election results, social networking giant Facebook is testing a feature that...

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This ‘smart’ case lets you enjoy Android on your iPhone

New Delhi, Aug 4: If you are an iPhone user but sometimes regret missing out on Android features, there is now an “armour”...

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Google offered $30bn to acquire Snap Inc in 2016: Report

San Francisco, Aug 4: Search engine giant Google had offered $30 billion to buy Snap Inc — the parent company of popular messaging...

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Coolpad launches ‘Note 5 Lite C’ at Rs 7,777

New Delhi, Aug 4: Chinese technology company Coolpad on Friday launched its ‘Note 5 Lite C’ first offline product at Rs 7,777 for...

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Why are teenagers drawn to deadly The Blue Whale game?

New Delhi, Aug 4: The shocking death of 14-year old Mumbai schoolboy Manpreet Singh Sahani, who reportedly took his own life as part...

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Facebook begins testing ‘Stories’ on desktop site

New Delhi, Aug 4: After the success of “Stories” feature on Instagram and WhatsApp, Facebook has begun testing the feature on its desktop...

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FBI detains expert who stopped ransomware virus

Washington, Aug 4: The FBI has detained a computer expert who can stop the “WannaCry” ransomware computer virus spread in May that...

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Women grow at Facebook

San Francisco, Aug 3: Globally, percentage of women working at Facebook increases from 33 to 35 in 2016 and technical department has...

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Are most ‘celebrity’ Twitter accounts run by bots?

London, Aug 2: ‘Celebrity’ Twitter accounts — those with more than 10 million followers — show more bot-like behaviour than users with fewer...

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Researchers develop App to help you take the perfect Selfie

New Delhi, Aug 2 : If you love taking selfies, but do not know how to take the best shot, there is help...

Robots tackle extremist videos better: Google

New Delhi, Aug 2 : Google has said that its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven robots are more accurate than humans in identifying and blocking...

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Paytm planning its own mobile messaging app

New Delhi, Aug 2: In a a bid to grab a pie of the growing mobile messaging industry, leading digital wallet company Paytm is...

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Entertainment

Attention! ‘Game of Thrones’ & 1.5TB HBO data hacked

London, Aug 1: Viewers were eagerly waiting for the latest episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ (GoT) next week but a group of...

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IT companies – Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra shrink employees

Bengaluru, August 1: India’s $154 billion IT sector is now struggling. For the first time, three of the five largest IT companies...

Tata Motors reduced pay of key executives in last fiscal

Mumbai, Aug 1: Automobile major Tata Motors’ whole-time directors and key managerial personnel saw a downward revision in their remuneration during last fiscal,...

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Lenovo K8 Note coming to India on August 9

New Delhi, July 31: Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo will unveil its flagship device K8 Note in India on August 9. “New KillerNote uncaging...

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Entertainment

Salman Khan signs deal with Amazon Prime Video

Mumbai, July 31: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has inked a deal with Amazon Prime Video under which all his future films will premiere...

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Trak N Tell adds Hindi support in its app

New Delhi, July 31: Domestic vehicle telematics technology startup Trak N Tell on Monday announced addition of Hindi support in its app. The...

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‘Ghost Telephonist’ lets hackers take over phone numbers

Las Vegas, July 31: A group of Chinese researchers have demonstrated an “evil attack” called the “Ghost Telephonist” which allows hackers to take...

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In costly Silicon Valley, Facebook employee lives in car

San Francisco, July 30: Unable to afford an apartment in Silicon Valley, a contractor working for Facebook is being forced to live out...

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Ditching WhatsApp encryption will help terrorists: Facebook COO

San Francisco, July 30: Responding to a call that Facebook should do away with the encryption that prevents police from accessing WhatsApp data,...

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No roadmap to check objectionable content on WhatsApp, admits government

New Delhi, July 28: The government on Friday virtually expressed its helplessness about checking objectionable content uploaded on online messaging site WhatsApp as...

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WhatsApp has 1bn daily active users globally

New Delhi, July 27: WhatsApp has garnered one billion daily active users around the world who transfer over 55 billion messages and one...

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Apple gets nod to test its 5G technology

San Francisco, July 28: Apple is set to begin testing its 5G technology after the US Federal Communications Commission approved its application...

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Kaspersky Lab releases free antivirus software

Moscow, July 26: Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab has launched its free version of antivirus software ‘Kaspersky Free’ to “secure the whole world”,...

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Facebook developing Amazon-like smart speaker

San Francisco, July 26: Taking after Amazon’s Echo Show, Facebook is reportedly developing a smart speaker that will feature a 15-inch touch-screen and...

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Gionee ‘A1 Plus’ with dual camera launched at Rs 26,999

New Delhi, July 25: Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Tuesday launched the ‘A1 Plus’ smartphone at Rs 26,999 in India. The device has...

Micromax unveils ‘Yu YUNIQUE 2’ at Rs 5,999

New Delhi, July 25 : Micromax’s sub-brand YU Televentures on Tuesday launched its budget smartphone ‘Yu YUNIQUE 2’ with Android Nougat at...

GST won’t impact growing Indian Smartphone market

London, July 25 : The overall smartphone demand in India will hit 234 million units in 2017, an increase of 11 per cent...

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Rs 62.99 crore spent since 2012 on plastics use in highways construction

New Delhi, July 25: The government has spent only Rs 62.99 crore since 2012 out of the allocated Rs 159.6 crore on research,...

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Microsoft Paint may be ‘dead’ soon

San Francisco, July 25: Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update that is expected soon will feature a whole new bunch of tools and...

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SHAREit crosses 1 billion users globally, 300 million in India

New Delhi, July 24: Popular mobile file sharing app SHAREit has crossed the one billion users-mark worldwide, with over 300 million from India....

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Get PlayStation 4 for free with new Sony BRAVIA OLED A1 series

New Delhi, July 24 : Adding to its successful ‘A1’ series of BRAVIA TVs, Sony India on Monday launched its much-awaited premium flagship...

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New Microsoft patent reveals ‘Surface Phone’

San Francisco, July 24: Even though Microsoft has reported a fall in Surface PC line and Windows phones revenues, the Redmond-based tech giant...

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with wireless earplugs

Seoul, July 23: Tech giant Samsung might launch with upcoming Galaxy Note 8 device a pair of wireless earplugs same as Apple’s...

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Why you should update your Apple devices immediately

San Francisco, July 23: If you are an Apple device user and want to dodge a potential hacking, you must download the new...

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Flood-forecasting network non-operational, notes CAG report

New Delhi, July 22: India’s flood forecasting stations network was largely non-operational with 222 out of 375 telemetry stations not working, said a...

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‘India’s smart cities’ plan can adversely impact environment’

London, July 22: The Indian government’s vision to create 100 new smart cities to support the rapidly growing urban population could have...

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Your car may contain harmful pollutants: Study

New York, July 22: If you thought driving a car on a heavily polluted road may be safe, think twice. According to a...

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Apple working with Chinese firm on electric car batteries

San Francisco, July 22: Apple is secretly working with a Chinese battery manufacturer on automotive battery research and development, indicating its continued pursuit...

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A smart ring to control your smartphone using only your voice

New Delhi, July 22 : In a bid to provide a convenient solution for those with sight or hearing problems, tech start-up Origami...

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Google searches can be used to track dengue

San Francisco, July 21: Researchers have developed an analytical tool that combines Google Search data with government-provided clinical input to quickly track dengue...

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‘uberMOTO’ now in Noida, Ghaziabad

New Delhi, July 21: Uber launched its bike-sharing product ‘uberMOTO’ in Noida and Ghaziabad to provide connectivity in the NCR region. ‘uberMOTO’...

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Sony launches ‘Xperia XA1 Ultra’ smartphone at Rs 29,990

New Delhi, July 20: Expanding its ‘X’ series, Sony India on Thursday unveiled in India the mid-range device ‘Xperia XA1 Ultra’ that features...

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iVOOMi launches Me 4 and Me5 budget smartphones in India

New Delhi, July 20 : Chinese electronic major iVOOMi on Thursday launched two new affordable smartphones — ‘Me 4’ and ‘Me 5’ —...

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Uber sued over lack of wheelchair access

New York, July 19: The ride-sharing company Uber was sued on Tuesday by disability rights groups for discriminating passengers with mobility disability in...

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96% Indians at risk while using public Wi-Fi

New Delhi, July 18: A whopping 96 per cent of Indians put personal information at risk while using public Wi-Fi for checking bank...

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Rs 16,999 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with 5,300mAh battery now in India

New Delhi, July 18 : Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi on Tuesday launched in India its Mi Max 2 device that sports a 6.44-inch...

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Kodak’s camera-first smartphone EKTRA now in India

New Delhi, July 17 : Kodak on Monday announced that its photography-led smartphone EKTRA is now available in India on Flipkart for Rs...

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Facebook helps woman ‘steal’ her own cycle from thief

London, July 17: In a bizarre incident, a woman in London “stole” her stolen bicycle back from a thief who advertised it for...

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‘Facebook generating revenue by putting ads on all its platforms’

San Francisco, July 17: Facebook is full of ads and its going out of space so it is now turning to its...

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Luxury phone-maker Vertu is shutting up shop

London, July 15 : Britain-based luxury phone-maker Vertu, which rolled out smartphones carrying hefty price tags, is closing down, the media reported. The...

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GIF on Facebook camera

San Francisco, July 15: Facebook has introduced a new feature to make short “GIFs” using the in-app camera. The GIF could be...

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Google Maps now gives you best time of day to travel

San Francisco, July 15: Google has quietly rolled out a feature in its Maps for Android users where they can see a graph...

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Galaxy On Max: Samsung brings best camera for low-light photography

Khimsar (Rajasthan), July 15 : As the battle for the best low-light camera in a smartphone heats up, Samsung has launched its Galaxy...

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Auto

Skoda launches new Octavia in India for Rs 15.49 lakh

New Delhi, July 14: Czech carmaker Skoda on Thursday launched its best selling sedan Octavia in India with price starting at Rs15.49 lakh....

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WhatsApp allows to share any file

San Francisco, July 14: Good news for Whatsapp users, it has upgraded its file sharing feature where users can share any type...

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Infosys net flat annually, down quarterly in Q1

Bengaluru, July 14: Software major Infosys Ltd on Friday reported Rs 3,483-crore consolidated net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of fiscal 2017-18,...

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Twitter names ex-Goldman Sachs banker as new CFO

San Francisco, July 12: Twitter has named former Goldman Sachs investment banker Ned Segal as its new chief financial officer who will take...

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Twitter adds new filters to tackle trolls

San Francisco, July 12: In a fresh bid to tackle trolls spewing hateful content on its platform, micro-blogging platform Twitter has added filters...

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Jio Prime members to pay Rs 399 for unlimited services

New Delhi, July 12: Reliance Jio Infocomm said Jio Prime members pay just Rs 399 and get unlimited services for three months....

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Common service centres will give employment to 1 crore people: Prasad

New Delhi, July 11: The Common Service Centres (CSC) programme has given employment to 10 lakh people in India and, in the near...

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US researchers invent first battery-free cellphone

San Francisco, July 8: University of Washington researchers have invented a cellphone that requires no batteries — a major leap forward in moving beyond chargers,...

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Nokia smartphones to feature Zeiss optics again

New Delhi, July 7 : HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, and optical giant Zeiss on Thursday signed a partnership that will...

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Soon, smartphone app could detect fake products

London, July 7 : Researchers have developed a technology that could make identifying fake products as convenient as simply scanning them with a...

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Qualcomm goes after Apple, seeks iPhone import ban

San Francisco, July 7: Global chip maker Qualcomm has filed a new patent infringement lawsuit against Apple, asking the US authorities to ban...

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Jurassic-era crocodile with T-rex teeth discovered in Madagascar

Washington, July 5: Scientists have discovered fossils belonging to an ancient, extinct crocodile relative that has deep and massive jaw bones armed...

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Electric buses to be introduces in Gurugram

Chandigarh, July 5: Haryana government has announced the introduction of electric buses in Gurugram on the pattern of Poland in a move...

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ASUS set to launch ‘Zenfone AR’ on July 13 in India

New Delhi, July4: Taiwanese smartphone maker ASUS is set to launch their much-anticipated augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR)-enabled smartphone ‘Zenfone...

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Over 90% Indian customers still prefer branch over online banking: Report

New Delhi, July 3 :While the government has been pushing people to go online when it comes to banking, the branch still...

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Samsung to relaunch Galaxy Note 7 on July 7

Seoul, July 2 : Samsung Electronics announced on Sunday that on July 7 it will release in South Korea a refurbished version of...

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GST impact: Apple cuts iPhone, iPad prices in India

New Delhi, July 2: A day after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into practice, Apple on Saturday reduced the retail prices...

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Facebook expands ‘Find Wi-Fi’ feature globally

San Francisco, July 1: Facebook has expanded its “Find Wi-Fi” feature globally on both iOS and Android devices for its two billion users....

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Genpact launches AI-based platform

New York, June 30: Global business process management company Genpact on Friday unveiled “Genpact Cora” — an artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform that would...

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UK teens among world’s most extreme internet users

London, June 30: More than one in three British teenagers are “extreme internet users” who spend at least six hours a day...

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Samsung to invest $380 mn in US, create 950 jobs

Seoul, June 29 : With an aim to tap deeper into the US’s large home appliances market, Samsung Electronics said it would invest...

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Uber launches UberEATS in Delhi NCR

New Delhi, June28: Uber on Wednesday launched its food delivery service – UberEATS service in Delhi, NCR starting with Gurugram. The service...

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Facebook’s Messenger adds masks, animated emoji to video chats

San Francisco, June 27 : Aiming to take on its competitors, and make video chats with your friends and family in Messenger a...

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New Apple leak ‘confirms’ iPhone 8 design change

New York, June 26: As the launch date of iPhone is nearing, a new leak has reportedly “confirmed” the iPhone 8’s brand new...

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Reliance Jio beats Huawei in Indian data card market

New Delhi, June 23: With a surge in 4G adoption in the country, Reliance Jio has replaced Huawei as the most favoured 4G/LTE...

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Starting at Rs 32,999, much-awaited ‘OnePlus 5’ now in India

Mumbai, June 22 : Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus on Thursday unveiled its most powerful device ‘OnePlus 5’ here that comes in 8GB variant...

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WhatsApp emerges as major news media platform

London, June 22: Instant messaging service WhatsApp has emerged as a force to reckon with in news media, apparently at the cost of...

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Facebook introduces a tool in India to protect women’s profile photos

New Delhi, June 22: Facebook has announced a new feature in which a women can control over who can download and share...

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Honor 8 Pro to cost between Rs 32,000-Rs 36,000

New Delhi, June 20: Chinese smartphone major Huawei’s much-awaited 6GB “Honor 8 Pro” is coming to India in mid-July and according to industry...

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Moto C Plus launched at Rs 6,999

New Delhi, June 19: Motorola launched its ‘C’ series smartphone in India “Moto C Plus” at Rs 6,999. The device will be...

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New affordable Bingo smartwatch launched

New Delhi, June 19: Consumer electronics company Bingo Technologies on Monday announced the launch of its latest affordable smartwatch Bingo T30. Priced at...

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