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Sony cuts sales target for cameras, smartphones for 2014-15

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:35 +0530

Japan's Sony Corp lowered its sales target for digital cameras to 1.3 trillion yen ($12.7 billion) for the fiscal year to end-March 2015, from a previous estimate of 1.5 trillion yen.

Microsoft Xbox One review: Improved over Xbox 360, but much unknown

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:23:03 +0530

Microsoft wants the Xbox One to be central to your living room and packed the new Xbox with such features as the ability to change TV channels through voice commands.

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes no apology for company's tax strategy

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:12:58 +0530

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook made no apology on Tuesday for the iPad maker saving billions of dollars in US taxes through Irish subsidiaries and told lawmakers that his company backs corporate tax reform, even though it may end up paying more.

BlackBerry shifting emphasis from smartphones to services

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:21:38 +0530

BlackBerry no longer owns the fast-paced, innovative smartphone world but the company, whose email-on-your-hip devices once revolutionised the industry, now aims to run it.

Teens migrating to Twitter, complain about too much drama on Facebook

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:14:13 +0530

Twitter is booming as a social media destination for teenagers who complain about too many adults and too much drama on Facebook, according to a new study published Tuesday about online behaviour.

Microsoft Xbox One vs Nintendo Wii U vs Sony PlayStation 4

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:48:07 +0530

One thing all three have in common. They are about more than gaming and include entertainment services.

Microsoft unveils new Xbox One game console, 8 years after Xbox 360

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:48 +0530

The Microsoft Xbox One interacts with a user's TV, responds to voice and gesture commands, and includes Skype video calling.

Opera for Android out of beta; stable version available on Google Play

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:02:24 +0530

Opera for Android is out of beta and now available in the stable version on Google Play for Android users. Based on the Webkit engine, Opera for Android was unveiled at the MWC 2013 in Fenruary.

Timeline of Yahoo's acquisitions: From Geocities to Tumblr

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:22:09 +0530

Yahoo Inc announced on Monday it would shell out $1.1 billion to buy blogging service Tumblr, in a bid to revitalise its brand and attract a younger generation of users.

Apple uses firms outside US to avoid taxes

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:07:38 +0530

Apple Inc. employs a group of affiliate companies located outside the United States to avoid paying billions of dollars in US income taxes, a Senate investigation has found.

Yahoo acquisition won't affect the porn on Tumblr

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:20:42 +0530

During the Flick press event on Monday, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was asked about the restricted content on Tumblr and she unhesitatingly responded that the company has no plans to restrict controversial material, which means that Tumblr's porn content is safe.

Gionee E3 with 4.7-inch display, quad-core CPU launched at Rs 14,999

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:56:13 +0530

Announcing its new series ELife, Gionee has launched a new smartphone named "E3" under the new series. The ELife series will see a slew of launches over the next few months.

Yahoo reboots Flickr, offers 1 terabyte of online storage for free

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:54 +0530

Fresh on the heels of its $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr, Yahoo says it is rebooting its languishing photo-sharing site Flickr with plans to make it "awesome" again.

Yahoo-Tumblr deal among top 10 tech deals in 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:35:29 +0530

Yahoo has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to buy blogging forum Tumblr, ranking it in among the top 10 tech deals announced this year, according to research firm Dealogic.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer calls Tumblr a 'game changer'

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:25:34 +0530

The deal announced Monday is Mayer's boldest move since she left Google 10 months ago to lead Yahoo's latest comeback attempt.

Meet Tumblr founder David Karp: The 26-year-old technology wunderkind

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:27:47 +0530

As a teen Karp liked girls and video games but they never fascinated him as much as computers.

Yahoo vows not to screw up Tumblr after $ 1.1 billion acquisition

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:25:33 +0530

Yahoo Inc will buy blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, giving the Internet pioneer a much-needed social media platform to reach a younger generation of users and breathe new life into its ailing brand.

US: Indian girl invents device that can charge phone in 20 seconds

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:26:19 +0530

An 18-year-old Indian-origin girl in the US has developed a potentially revolutionary device that can charge a mobile phone in just 20 seconds, a media report said.

Unveiled: Jolla, the first Sailfish smartphone; also runs Android apps

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:21:31 +0530

The highlight of Jolla's homonymous 4.5-inch, dual-core phone is 'The Other Half'.

Yahoo confirms Tumblr acquisition news

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:54:32 +0530

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

Samsung Galaxy S4 review: A richly dressed stale salad

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:55:17 +0530

Flagship phones are supposed to make us stand up and take notice, but not the Samsung Galaxy S4. It's not that there is not much good in it, only that the not-so-good somehow managed to put me off.

Kobian unveils Mercury mTab7G tablet with calling functionality at Rs 7,799

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:37:15 +0530

Kobian has unveiled its new tablet, dubbed the Mercury mTab7G. The tablet has a thickness of 10.8 mm, weighs in at 300 g and supports both 2G and 3G connectivity.

Video games may boost heart health in kids

Mon, 20 May 2013 03:32:54 +0530

High-intensity active video games may improve cardiovascular health in children, according to a new study.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro officially launched in India at Rs 17,290

Mon, 20 May 2013 02:41:53 +0530

Samsung has officially launched a new smartphone - Galaxy Grand Quattro - in India. While the MRP of the phone is Rs 17,290, the phone is available on the Samsung India e-store for Rs 16,900.

YouTube turns 8: More than 100 hours of video uploaded every minute

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:16:56 +0530

Celebrating its eight birthday, Google's YouTube has divulged an interesting fact. According to YouTube, today, more than 100 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. This means, users upload a humungous 144000 hours of video every day.

LG to unveil unbreakable, flexible 5-inch plastic OLED panel

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:01 +0530

After Samsung, now it's time for LG to unveil a flexible display. The company has announced that it will unveil an unbreakable and flexible 5- inch plastic OLED panel for mobile devices.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1.1. billion: 11 quick Tumblr facts

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:31:00 +0530

Yahoo's board has approved a deal to buy blogging and social networking site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash.

Yahoo's board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:55:32 +0530

The deal comes after a recent failed attempt to buy a controlling stake in French video site Dailymotion.

Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $ 1.1 billion: Report

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:50:42 +0530

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

World's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet Acer W3 appears on official website

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:39:19 +0530

Looks like Windows 8 will soon be gracing displays smaller than 10 inches. Earlier this month, Acer's 8.1-inch tablet running Windows 8 appeared on Amazon, increasing speculation that devices competing with the iPad mini and Nexus 7 will soon be out in various markets.

Soon, your hand can be your smartphone!

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:28:58 +0530

Researchers are developing a revolutionary new technology that puts the mobile phone on the palm of your hand - literally.

Amid frenzy over map apps, new focus on 16th century world view

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:32 +0530

As online titans compete to deliver instant maps to smartphones, the Library of Congress in Washington is focusing attention on an antique "cosmology" printed in 1507 that serves as America's birth certificate.

Google Glass review: Users maintain that privacy fears are overblown

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:08:33 +0530

Google Glass, a cross between a mobile computer and eyeglasses that can both record video and surf the Internet, is now available to a select few but is already among the year's most buzz-worthy new gadgets.

New Xbox more than a game console for Microsoft

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:13:37 +0530

Microsoft Corp is set to make a splash this week with the eagerly awaited unveiling of its new Xbox game console, eight years after the last version, as it seeks a larger share of the $65 billion a year global computer gaming industry.

Google Maps leads Chinese man abducted 23 years ago back home

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:15:12 +0530

A Chinese man kidnapped 23 years ago at the age of five and sold to a family 1,500 km from his home, has been reunited with his family again, all thanks to Google Maps.

Yahoo Japan suspects 22 million user IDs leaked: Report

Sat, 18 May 2013 02:51:56 +0530

Yahoo Japan Corp said on Friday night it suspected that up to 22 million of its user IDs may have been "leaked" and it detected an unauthorised attempt to access the administrative system of its web portal Yahoo Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported.

Syria government supporters hack Financial Times

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:46:27 +0530

The Financial Times' website and Twitter feeds were hacked on Friday, renewing questions about whether the popular social media service has done enough to tighten security as cyber-attacks on the news media intensify.

Chinese firm ZTE to enter Indian smartphone market with 5 new models

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:44:59 +0530

Aiming to become one of India's top three handset vendors, Chinese telecom major ZTE announced a tie-up with city-based firm Calyx to launch its smartphones in the domestic market.

Yahoo schedules event for May 20, to unveil 'something special'

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:10:57 +0530

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is promising to unveil "something special" on Monday in New York as she tries to attract more traffic and advertising to the Internet company.

Hits and misses in Facebook's history

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:06:48 +0530

Facebook made its debut on the stock market a year ago on May 18 in one of the largest IPOs in history and the biggest for any Internet company.

'Sonic' video games coming to Nintendo

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:49:57 +0530

Sega says it will exclusively release the next three games starring the popular blue critter on Nintendo platforms.

Yahoo nearing $1.1 billion acquisition of Tumblr: Report

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:43:53 +0530

Google Talk is now Google+ Hangouts; no invisible mode or file sharing

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:18:52 +0530

The new Google Plus Hangouts replaces the Google Talk app on Android devices and is also available on desktops and iOS.

HTC One M7 now available online at launch price of Rs 42,900

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:50:30 +0530

Online shopping site Saholic lists the HTC One M7 and assures delivery within eight business days.

A stretched Samsung chases rival Apple's suppliers

Fri, 17 May 2013 01:20:22 +0530

The two gadget giants are now going head-to-head over securing the best supply of parts.

Apple's App Store hits 50 billion downloads; Google Play at 48 billion

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:05:21 +0530

Apple said on Thursday that the 50 billionth download was a game called 'Say the Same Thing' by Space Inch.

Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr apps come to Google Glass

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:01:53 +0530

Google announced half-a-dozen apps specially designed to work on its Glass devices.

ICSE, ISC 2013 results to be declared today at 3 pm on cisce.in.com

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:08:35 +0530

The ICSE 2013 and ISC 2013 results can be accessed on cisce.in.com or by sending an SMS to 51818.

Google now lets users send money over Gmail

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:17:57 +0530

Google has announced that its has now integrated Google Wallet into Gmail.

BlackBerry Q5's a budget smartphone made mainly of plastic: Ivor Soans

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:02:07 +0530

Will the new BlackBerry Q5 be the gamechanger the company was looking for in a price-conscious country like India? Ivor Soans, managing editor, Biztech2 joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the technical specifications, the performance of the smartphone and more.

Spice unveils 5-inch Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 at Rs 8,499

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:40:19 +0530

In terms of specifications the Spice Stellar Horizon Pro Mi 505 doesn't have much stellar specifications to boast about.

Panasonic launches P51 at Rs 26,990; enters Indian smartphone market

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:30:20 +0530

The Panasonic P51 has a 5 inch screen and is powered by a quad-core 1.2GHz processor and runs Android 4.2.

Google filters out gimmicks, launches Samsung Galaxy S4 Nexus variant

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:33:59 +0530

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Nexus version will be unlocked and get Android updates as they come.

Google launches streaming music service 'All Access' ahead of Apple

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:53:59 +0530

Google's All Access service lets users customise song selections from 22 genres or listen to a curated, radio-like stream.

Google boosts photo offerings on Google Plus to rival Facebook

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:10:46 +0530

As many as 41 new features are being added to Google Plus beginning Wednesday.

LG launches Google Nexus 4 smartphone in India at Rs 25,999

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:53:54 +0530

The Google Nexus 4 first announced in October last year has a 4.7-inch screen and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor.

Only top officers can order arrest for offensive posts on web: SC

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:24:31 +0530

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that no arrests could be made for objectionable comments on social networking websites without prior permission of senior police officers.

'Angry Birds' to hit the big screen in 3D in 2016

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:01:30 +0530

The popular mobile game 'Angry Birds' is jumping off smart phones and onto the big screen in a new animated 3D film due to be released in 2016, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Wednesday. The film will be a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Finnish game-maker Rovio, and follows the game's foray into television with an animated weekly series that began in March 2013.

Google unveils music service; improves maps, photo, other tools

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:38:02 +0530

Google used its annual conference for software developers to unveil several new products, services and features.

Live: Google I/O 2013 keynote address

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:25:30 +0530

Android Key Lime Pie, X Phone, new Nexus tablet expected at Google I/O 2013. Live stream and updates.

Zen Mobile launches quad-core 5-inch Ultrafone 701 HD at Rs 11,999

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:27:15 +0530

The dual-SIM Zen Ultrafone 701HD's IPS screen measures 5-inch and the phone runs Android 4.2.

Google inks music deals; streaming service announcement at I/O likely

Wed, 15 May 2013 02:11:44 +0530

Google is likely to launch a subscription music service that would compete with fast-growing start-up Spotify.

Online censorship: SC to hear plea against govt action

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:01:56 +0530

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea seeking to restrain government authorities from taking any coercive action against anyone for posting alleged objectionable comments on social networking sites.

Android Key Lime Pie, X Phone, new Nexus tablet expected at Google I/O

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:55:12 +0530

Google is expected showcase the latest Android devices and other features in its evolving product line-up.

Google CEO Larry Page discloses 'rare' vocal cord problem

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:17:24 +0530

Doctors have not been able to diagnose why Google CEO Larry Page's vocal cords are hobbled.

Microsoft's Windows 8.1 update to fix Windows 8 confusion will be free

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:08:23 +0530

When Microsoft announced the update last week, it didn't say that it would be free and also didn't disclose the name.

Microsoft ties up with Google, offers Google Talk in Outlook.com

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:05:42 +0530

Microsoft's disdain for Google doesn't extend to all of its rival's products.

WhatsApp beware! BlackBerry to bring BBM to Android, iOS for free

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:55:51 +0530

CEO Thorsten Heins said BlackBerry would offer BlackBerry Messaging, free of charge, to consumers using rival phones.

Unveiled: New 'slim, sleek' BlackBerry Q5 with physical keyboard

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:49:27 +0530

The lower-cost BlackBerry Q5 is aimed at consumers in emerging markets.

Micromax Canvas Doodle A111 available online for Rs 12,999

Tue, 14 May 2013 05:30:59 +0530

Micromax's new smartphone - Canvas Doodle A111 - is now available on Snapdeal.com for Rs 12,999. It is a dual SIM phone and has a 5.3-inch capacitive display.

Court orders Google to remove autocomplete entries from search

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:39:14 +0530

A top German court has ordered Google Inc. to act on requests to remove autocomplete entries from the search engine after a suit claimed the feature made defamatory suggestions.

Nokia introduces metal to Lumia, unveils Lumia 925 smartphone

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:26:49 +0530

Close on the heels of the launch of the Nokia Lumia 928 in the US, Nokia has unveiled the much talked about Lumia 925 smartphone at an event in London.

Live: Nokia Lumia 925 launch event in London

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:55:17 +0530

Nokia is expected to unveil a new Lumia smartphone at at event in London. Live updates.

Happy birthday Mark Zuckerberg: 29 interesting facts about him

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:15:56 +0530

Most of us know Mark Zuckerberg as the CEO of Facebook, but there are a lot of interesting facts about this young billionaire that you all must know. Celebrating his 29th birthday, here we bring you 29 interesting facts about him.

Atari Breakout turns 37; play the iconic game in Google Image Search

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:58:05 +0530

Commemorating the 37th anniversary of the popular video game "Breakout", Google has come up with an easter egg that lets you play the old "Breakout" game - developed by Atari in 1976 - right inside the Google Image Search.

New apps bring live music into the home

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:06:05 +0530

Music lovers wanting to hear live tunes without going to a concert or club or leaving the comfort of their home can use new computer apps that connect them to events in venues around the world.

Amazon buys Liquavista from Samsung, launches digital currency

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:37:32 +0530

Amazon.com Inc said it had acquired Liquavista NV from Samsung Electronics Co to help the world's largest Internet retailer develop new displays for mobile devices.

Nokia to unveil new Lumia smartphone today

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:21 +0530

May has been a month of launches for the struggling Finnish mobile phone giant. In the first 10 days of the month Nokia announced the Nokia Asha 210, Nokia Asha 501 and the Nokia Lumia 928.

Nokia to unveil new Lumia smartphone on Tuesday

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:55:37 +0530

Nokia is expected to bring in high-resolution photography from the Nokia 808 PureView to the new Lumia phone.

Notion Ink reveals dual-screen Adam II tablet; price Rs 12,000

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:29:11 +0530

The Adam II's design is inspired by coffee-table books and magazines and the secondary display is on the spine.

Sony launches Xperia ZR waterproof, dustproof smartphone

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:17:26 +0530

The Sony Xperia ZR is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor by Qualcomm.

502 error continues to plague Gmail users

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:39:25 +0530

For at least the third time in 11 days, Google's Gmail users have encountered 502 errors.

Malware targets Facebook users on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:13:11 +0530

Microsoft has revealed that it has received reports about a wave of malware-ridden browser extensions.

'Mobile phones to outnumber human population by 2014'

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:03:13 +0530

The number of mobile phone subscriptions are set to outnumber the world's population by the end of 2014, a United Nations agency report has said. According to the International Telecoms Union's (ITU) prediction, mobile phone subscriptions will pass a whopping seven billion early in 2014.

Indian companies at centre of global cyber heist

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:41:51 +0530

Two companies with major operations in India were the weak links that opened the door to a $45 million global cyber heist brought to light by US authorities this week.

Mother's Day: 1 in 3 mothers are connected with children over Facebook

Sun, 12 May 2013 03:28:57 +0530

As Mother's Day approaches, 1 in 3 mothers are connected with their teens over Facebook, according to the social networking giant's review of how users self-identify.

AT&T launches prepaid cellphone business

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:29:14 +0530

AT&T is launching a prepaid cellphone service - Aio Wireless. The new subsidiary will offer nationwide wireless service to value-conscious customers interested in unlimited talk, text and data plans without an annual contract.

Karbonn A7 Star with 4.5-inch display spotted online for Rs 5,990

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:51:07 +0530

Karbonn's mid-range smartphone, the A7 Star, has gone up for sale at a couple of online retailers. While one retailer has listed the Karbonn A7 Star for the price of Rs 6,190, another store is offering the phone for Rs 5,990.

New app helps blind photographers snap perfect pictures

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:38:34 +0530

Who said photography was only for those with normal vision? Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, Dustin Adams, Lourdes Morales and Sri Kurniawan, have developed a camera app that can be used by the blind and partially sighted people to fulfill their photography ambitions, reports NewScientist.

Google's Mother's Day doodle is a card building machine

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:23:08 +0530

You can create a total of 81 different cards with Google's Mother's Day doodle.

Facebook won't let you forget your ex, can make 'moving on' difficult

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:52:20 +0530

The proliferation of social networking sites has made forgetting after a break-up a bigger chore.

Notion Ink Adam II tablet coming in June with dual displays

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:42:26 +0530

Notion Ink has changed its homepage to a banner which reads "Busy creating. Coming back soon."

Apple supplier Sharp to boost Samsung business in bid to stay viable

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:36:48 +0530

Sharp will expand supplies of small panels to Samsung Electronics while still shipping screens to rival Apple.

Bloodless $45 million bank heist impresses cybercrime experts

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:30:27 +0530

A small team of hackers penetrated bank systems, erased withdrawal limits on prepaid debit cards and stole account numbers.

Nokia unveils 4.5-inch Lumia 928 Windows Phone 8 smartphone

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:25:54 +0530

The Nokia Lumia 928 has a 4.5-inch screen, 8.7 megapixel camera and 1.5 GHz dual core processor.

US orders removal of controversial online 3D-gun designs

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:40:50 +0530

The US State Department sent a three-page cease and desist letter dated Wednesday to Cody Wilson.

The ups and downs of being friends with your mother on Facebook

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:40:05 +0530

As Mother's Day approaches, 1 in 3 mothers are connected with their teens over Facebook.

Hackers stole $45 million in bank theft spanning 27 countries

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:36:45 +0530

'In the place of guns and masks, this cybercrime organisation used laptops and the Internet.'

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei gives first ever media interview

Fri, 10 May 2013 02:13:50 +0530

During 26 years at the helm Huawei, founder Ren Zhengfei had never agreed to be interviewed by a journalist.

Google's YouTube starts paid subscription service

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:36:22 +0530

Google's YouTube video service is dipping its toe into pay television.

Now, robots to detect smelly feet and stinky breath

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:43:01 +0530

Japanese researchers have developed two new robots that can warn people if they suffer from bad body odour or stinky breath.

Facebook in talks to buy Israel's Waze for up to $1 billion: Report

Thu, 09 May 2013 05:22:47 +0530

Facebook Inc is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli mobile satellite navigation start-up Waze for $800 million to $1 billion, business daily Calcalist reported on Thursday.

Nokia announces Asha 501 at $99, offers free Facebook access

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:57:43 +0530

The Asha 501 has a 3-inch QVGA TFT capacitive display and includes 128 MB of inbuilt flash memory.

Watch: A four-seater flying car

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:22:51 +0530

US scientists have designed a next-gen flying car capable of taking off vertically and flying completely on its own - and it could be on the roads within a decade.

Terrafugia unveils a four-seater flying car

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:13:48 +0530

US scientists have designed a gen-next flying car capable of taking off vertically and flying completely on its own - and it could be on the roads within a decade.

Review: Pinterest update cleaner, easier to manage

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:45:37 +0530

The popular link- and photo-sharing website has rolled out an update, one offering people simpler navigation and new ways to arrange their boards to fit their needs.

Microsoft names insider Amy Hood as CFO

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:43:31 +0530

Microsoft Corp on Wednesday named Amy Hood, head of finance of its Office division, as its new chief financial officer.

Lava launches Xolo Q700 at Rs 9,999; Quad-core, 4.5-inch, 2400 mAh

Wed, 08 May 2013 06:42:09 +0530

The Xolo Q700 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.2.

Disassembled: The nine doodles in the Saul Bass Google doodle

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:32:57 +0530

There are references to Saul Bass's nine landmark creations in the 1 minute 20 second video doodle.

How the Saul Bass' Google doodle was created

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:17:02 +0530

We all know that today's video Google doodle marks the 93rd birth anniversary of American Graphic designer Saul bass, who is well known for his design of motion picture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos, but did you know that how the doodle - to pay a tribute to the designer - was created?

Google's Gmail faces yet another outage; shows 502 error

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:13:30 +0530

This is the second Gmail service disruption in less than a week.

Microsoft to unveil 'Windows Blue' later this year

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:25:40 +0530

Having sold 100 million licences of Windows 8 within six months of launch, software giant Microsoft now plans to launch a substantial update to the new operating system later this year to make it more compatible with tablets.

Common Windows 8 complaints and possible solutions

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:11:07 +0530

Microsoft is preparing an update to Windows 8 for release later this year. It says the changes are designed to address complaints and confusion with the new operating system.

Snapshot: When Saul Bass won an Oscar

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:18 +0530

On the 93rd birthday of Oscar winning American graphic designer Saul Bass, we bring to you an old picture of Bass holding his Oscar award.

Top 10 film title sequences designed by Saul Bass

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:04:31 +0530

On the 93rd birth anniversary of Amercian graphic designer Saul Bass, here we bring you the top 10 film title sequences designed by him.

Google honours Saul Bass on his 93rd birthday with a video doodle

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:56:59 +0530

Celebrating the 93rd birthday of American graphic designer Saul Bass, Google has posted a video doodle on this homepage. SauL Bass is well known for his design of motion picture title sequences, film posters, and corporate logos.

Nokia to unveil new Asha models in coming days: CEO

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:28:24 +0530

Nokia will unveil new models in its Asha range of mid-tier phones, after first-quarter results showed a sharp fall in sales of mobile phones while management focused on boosting sales of Lumia smartphones.

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop says remains focused on Windows Phone software

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:01:16 +0530

Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop said the company would remain focused on using Microsoft's Windows Phone software to compete with smartphone rivals such as Samsung.

Watch: Google posts a video doodle for Saul Bass' 93rd birthday

Tue, 07 May 2013 04:53:09 +0530

The 1 minute 20 second video doodle showcases some of the best examples of Saul Bass' work.

Nokia Lumia 928 confirmed; likely to be launched on May 14

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:53:14 +0530

Launching a teaser page of the upcoming Lumia handset, Nokia has confirmed the launch of the rumoured Lumia 928. However, Nokia has not divulged all the details and specifications about the next Lumia, but confirms that what it will be called the Lumia 928.

Adobe shifts to subscriptions for software package

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:39:41 +0530

Adobe says it is moving to an online subscription-based model for the software package it sells to designers, Web developers, video editors and other creative professionals.

Microsoft tunes up Windows 8 to address complaints

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:45:11 +0530

Microsoft is retooling the latest version of its Windows operating system to address complaints and confusion that have been blamed for deepening a slump in personal computer sales.

HTC One review: Beautiful to look at, powerful to play

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:14:56 +0530

The bigger players, such as Samsung and Apple may bask in the limelight, but in one aspect HTC takes the pie - design. And HTC once again delivered on its strength with the HTC One.

Aircel, Vodafone, Idea non-compliant with billing standards: TRAI

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:37:19 +0530

When it comes to the number of disputes of phone billing, Aircel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular fared the worst in several service areas during the quarter ended December 2012, according to a report by regulator TRAI.

Intel revamps Atom chips in bid to find mobile footing

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:18:48 +0530

Intel Corp on Monday unveiled the most extensive overhaul of its Atom mobile processors, with improved performance that the PC chipmaker expects will help it challenge Qualcomm in smartphones and tablets.

Windows 8 hits 100 million sales, tweaks for mini-tablets in works

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:08:40 +0530

Microsoft Corp has sold 100 million Windows 8 licenses in the six months since launch, roughly in line with the previous version, but wants to combat sputtering interest in its flagship software with a substantial update to make it easier to use, and compatible with smaller tablets.

Google's YouTube to launch pay channels soon

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:03:36 +0530

YouTube is set to announce within a few weeks a series of channels that will require payment, a person familiar with the matter said.

India, Brazil help Facebook expand user base to 1.11 billion

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:59:04 +0530

An expanding user count in India and Brazil helped the world's largest social networking site Facebook to increase its monthly active users (MAUs) to a whopping 1.11 billion in the first quarter of 2013.

Students judge professors based on their Facebook profiles

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:57:32 +0530

Professors, please note! While your Facebook profile may help you connect with students, you may have to be careful about what you post on the site!

Amazon launches Android app store in China

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:37:11 +0530

Amazon.com Inc launched an Android application store that offers paid apps in China, beating Google Inc, as the online retailer seeks to increase the amount of digital content it offers in the world's largest mobile phone market.

Samsung Galaxy Core unveiled: 4.3-inch screen, Android 4.1, 5MP camera

Mon, 06 May 2013 03:38:30 +0530

Samsung has unveiled a new samrtphone - Galaxy Core - which has a 4.3 inch WVGA (480x800) TFT LCD. The phone is equipped with a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Samsung Galaxy S4 available for Rs 38,800

Mon, 06 May 2013 01:04:04 +0530

While Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, is available online and at Samsung stores for Rs 41,500, a retailer in Delhi's Gaffar Market in Karol Bagh is offering the device for Rs 38,800 (inclusive of taxes).

Sony Xperia L available online for Rs 18,990

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:49:19 +0530

Sony's new smartphone, Xperia L, is available on e-commerce site Snapdeal.com for Rs 18,990. The phone will be dispatched in 7 business days, lists the website.

Facebook still worth probably no more than $25 a share: Report

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:36:38 +0530

Shares of Facebook Inc, which were given a boost last week when the social networking company reported first quarter results that largely met analysts' expectations, may be over valued, financial newspaper Barron's said on Sunday.

Apps convert smartphones into home monitoring system

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:24:58 +0530

Worried about what your dog is chewing on when you're at work, or whether your home is secure while on vacation? New apps can transform old smartphones into remote security cameras for home monitoring systems.

43 per cent of US teens text while driving: Study

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:05:33 +0530

Forty-three per cent of US high school students admit to texting while driving - a "national epidemic" in the country - according to a new study.

Facebook may affect your mental health: Study

Sun, 05 May 2013 07:20:56 +0530

Facebook and other social networking sites may affect your mental health by causing psychotic episodes and delusions, researchers warn. As Internet access becomes increasingly widespread, so do related psychopathologies such as Internet addiction and delusions related to the technology and to virtual relationships, according to the study.

Infiniti Retail to launch Croma 3G tablets in next 2 weeks

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:55:38 +0530

Tata group firm Infiniti Retail, which runs 'Croma' chain of consumer electronics and durables stores, is planning to expand its range of private label items by introducing 3G-enabled tablet within next two weeks and high-end refrigerators by Diwali this year.

US Cellular embraces iPhone after rejecting it

Sun, 05 May 2013 04:49:41 +0530

US Cellular, the only major US wireless carrier to resist the iPhone, says it's going to start selling it this year.

Leaked: Mid-range BlackBerry R10 could replace the outdated Curve

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:21:10 +0530

BlackBerry was expected to launch a series of handsets running on BB10 this year and it seems to be living up to that expectation. The full-touch BlackBerry Z10 made its debut on Jan 30 and the touch and QWERTY Q10 followed a few months later, although it hasn't hit the Indian markets as yet.

SEBI mulls steps to check risks being posed by BBM, WhatsApp

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:59:38 +0530

Amid a large-scale usage of smartphone messaging services like BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) and WhatsApp by manipulators to spread sensitive information about their target stocks, market watchdog Sebi is mulling over steps it can take to check risks being posed by these new-age mobile applications.

Samsung Galaxy Chat gets Jelly Bean update in India

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:27:56 +0530

Here's an interesting news for those who own the Samsung Galaxy Chat smartphone in India. News has it that the smartphone is the latest to receive a delicious Jelly Bean update.

Barnes & Noble to add Google Play app store to its Nook HD tablet

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:51:07 +0530

Barnes & Noble is teaming up with Google to vastly increase the number of apps available on its Nook HD tablets. The bookstore chain says it will add Google's Play app store to its 7-inch Nook HD and 9-inch HD+ products in the US and UK via a software update.

New efforts to curb cellphone theft

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:38:13 +0530

Disturbed by the nationwide epidemic of cellphone robberies and thefts, law enforcement officials across the country are looking to the wireless industry to help find a cure.

BlackBerry Q10 sells strongly in Canada, Britain: Analyst

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:30:10 +0530

BlackBerry's new Q10 smartphone, which comes with the physical keyboard that many BlackBerry fans prize, is selling well in both Canada and Britain, an industry analyst said.

X-51A Waverider scramjet flies at over five times the speed of sound

Sat, 04 May 2013 02:07:16 +0530

The US Air Force announced its X-51A Waverider aircraft has achieved the longest hypersonic flight in history.

Microsoft says all Hotmail users are now on Outlook.com

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:03:51 +0530

Microsoft has announced that it has migrated 300 million active Hotmail users to Outlook.com.

i-limb app lets amputees program their own bionic hands

Sat, 04 May 2013 01:01:13 +0530

The technology indicates how rapidly the field of prosthetics is changing.

US cites free speech, won't help India execute summons to FB, Google

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:29:00 +0530

US won't execute India's request as it "implicates free speech principles" which are protected by the US Constitution.

Yet another global BlackBerry service outage hits consumers

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:00:15 +0530

This latest BlackBerry outage brings back memories of the infamous service disruption of 2011.

Zync launches Quad 10.1 tablet: Quad-core, Full HD, 16GB, 5MP, Rs 15K

Fri, 03 May 2013 01:22:06 +0530

The Zync Quad 10.1 tablet runs on Android 4,1 Jelly Bean and has a 10-inch screen with 1920x1200 pixel resolution.

US Department of Defence approves Samsung Android Knox, BlackBerry 10

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:47:25 +0530

The Pentagon on Thursday cleared BlackBerry and Samsung mobile devices for use on Defence Department networks.

SMS usage declines, as users move to messaging apps

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:45:10 +0530

The number of messages sent through apps worldwide exceeded those sent by text last year.

Warren Buffett joins Twitter, gains 1,000 followers a minute

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:30:52 +0530

Warren Buffett accumulates Twitter followers even faster than he makes money.

Microsoft rumoured to unveil second-gen Surface tablet in June

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:43:39 +0530

We have been hearing for a long time that Microsoft is working on a 7-inch Surface tablet and now a new report from Digitimes has to say that the company may unveil the next-gen Surface tablets in June at its Build Developer Conference.

Now, a camera that can click photos across 180 degrees

Thu, 02 May 2013 04:19:01 +0530

Bug's eye view! Scientists have developed a new insect-inspired camera system which can take pictures across nearly 180 degrees and deliver exceptionally sharp images.

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D available online for Rs 9,999

Thu, 02 May 2013 03:27:42 +0530

The recently announced Micromax A115 Canvas 3D is now available on the e-commerce site Snapdeal.com for Rs 9,999. The website lists that the unit will be dispatched in 3 business days.

Facebook's mobile business expands in first quarter

Thu, 02 May 2013 01:37:35 +0530

Facebook Inc's mobile advertising revenue growth gained momentum in the first three months of the year as the social network sold more ads to users on smartphones and tablets, partially offsetting higher spending which weighed on profits.

Gmail service suffers temporary disruption; shows Error 502

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:33:52 +0530

Gmail was unavailable to a spate of users. The service is back to normal now, but it was inaccessible to users for around 30 minutes.

YouTube says the battle with TV is already over

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:57:52 +0530

YouTube vs TV? YouTube says the battle - if there ever was one - is over. In a flashy presentation to advertisers Wednesday night, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt declined to forecast that Internet video will displace television watching.

Tablets with Microsoft's Windows RT see slow sales: Report

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:23:55 +0530

Microsoft is seeing slow sales of a version of Windows designed for thin and light tablets, even as the tablet market as a whole is growing, a research firm reported Wednesday.

Have shipped all 1 lakh Aakash units to government: Datawind

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:16:27 +0530

Datawind, the maker of low-cost Aakash tablets, said it has shipped to the government all the 1 lakh units completing the deal after almost two-and-a-half years that was marred by glitches.

Google doodles Satyajit Ray's 92nd birthday

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:50:36 +0530

Legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray was today honoured on his 92nd birthday by popular search engine Google by presenting a doodle showing a scene from his iconic movie 'Pather Panchali'.

iPads and low-end rivals propel higher tablet shipments: Report

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:34:44 +0530

Global tablet shipments more than doubled in the first quarter and while Apple remained the top seller, Asian manufacturers making low-end gadgets accounted for a major chunk of the growth, according to a report.

Pentagon may soon clear use of Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry devices

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:33:04 +0530

The Pentagon is expected to clear Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry mobile devices for use on Defense Department networks in the next few weeks.

Google honours Satyajit Ray with a 'Pather Panchali' doodle

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:15:49 +0530

The Google doodle on Satyajit Ray's 92nd birth anniversary shows the famous scene from the 1955 film where Durga and Apu run to catch a glimpse of a train.

Samsung Galaxy Win available online for Rs 17,900

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:48:45 +0530

Announced last month, the Samsung Galaxy Win is now available on the e-commerce site Snapdeal.com for Rs 17,900. The website lists that the phone will be delivered in three business days.

The world's first website is now back

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:23:49 +0530

On the 20th birth anniversary of the World Wide Web, CERN, a European research organisation near Geneva, has announced to preserve some of the digital assets that are associated with the birth of the web.

First impression review: Samsung Galaxy S4

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:10:39 +0530

Here are our first impressions about the much-discussed device that is the first phone with an 8-core processor.

World Wide Web turns 20: Top 10 interesting facts about the Web

Wed, 01 May 2013 02:24:55 +0530

Around two decades back, on April 30, 1993, CERN, a European research organisation near Geneva, announced that the World Wide Web would be free, with no fees due.

Labour Day 2013: Google marks May Day with a doodle

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:32:50 +0530

Celebrating the Labour Day this year, Google has posted a doodle on its homepage. The doodle features the Google logo in the shape of a building with several workers on their job.

Google Glass given to a few developers to work on applications

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:05:15 +0530

Google has given its highly-anticipated gadget Google Glass to developers to work on creating more applications for the platform, a top company official said.

BlackBerry launches low-priced data plan; offers 1GB data for Rs 129

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:45:59 +0530

Smartphone maker BlackBerry launched a plan offering all its services for Rs 129 per GB in 15 mid- and low-revenue generating circles, including Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan, targetting a deeper penetration in these regions.

First legal online poker site goes live in Nevada

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:13:25 +0530

Already home to the Las Vegas strip with its casinos and high-stakes games, Nevada on Tuesday became the first state where residents can legally play poker online for money.

Yahoo expands paid maternity, paternity benefits

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:10:55 +0530

Yahoo Inc has increased the amount of paid leave new parents can take, bringing the Internet company closer to the policies of some of its Silicon Valley peers from which it hopes to lure engineers.

Labour Day 2013: Google builds a doodle for May Day

Wed, 01 May 2013 05:56:45 +0530

Google is saluting the workers of the world with a building doodle on the occasion of Labour Day.

For Samsung S Voice, the Galaxy S4 isn't the best smartphone

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:39:49 +0530

As we unboxed our review unit of the just-launched Samsung Galaxy S4, the top smartphone offering that Samsung has in its lineup, we couldn't help but ask Samsung's pre-installed personal assistant S Voice the done-to-death question - "Which is the smartphone?"

Spice launches 5-inch Smart Flo Pace 2 Android smartphone at Rs 6,999

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:25:01 +0530

S Mobility recently launched the 5-inch Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 in India. This dual-SIM smartphone runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. The phone is available for Rs 6,999.

Review: Google Now useful as a supplement to Siri

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:01:59 +0530

Google Now is often compared with the Siri voice assistant on Apple's mobile devices, but its power lies in giving you information you need to know before you have to ask. It works best as a supplement to Siri, rather than a replacement, now that it has expanded from Android devices to iPhones and iPads.

RCom ties up with Aircel to improve 2G GSM network coverage

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:46:03 +0530

Telecom operator Reliance Communications today announced a roaming agreement with Aircel, under which both the companies will use each others' mobile towers to improve network coverage for 2G GSM services.

Reliance Jio, Vodafone, others tie up to construct BBG cable system

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:30:02 +0530

A consortium of global telecom majors, including Reliance Jio Infocomm and Vodafone, today signed an agreement for constructing the Bay of Bengal Gateway submarine cable system that will link Malaysia and Singapore to the Middle East with connections in India and Sri Lanka.

Micromax launches 3D smartphone Canvas 3D A115 at Rs 9,999

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:42:18 +0530

Strengthening its Canvas series, Micromax has announced the launch of its first 3D smartphone - Canvas 3D (A115).

Google Now vs Siri on iOS: How they responded to 5 questions

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:38:02 +0530

With Google's voice assistant, Google Now, now available on iPhones and iPads, The Associated Press used an iPad Mini to throw five test questions at Google Now and Siri in New York. Here's what the two digital assistants had to say for themselves:

Microsoft integrates Skype into Outlook.com

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:27:08 +0530

Microsoft has rolled out a preview version of Skype for Outlook.com. The preview version has already been rolled out in the United Kingdom and will be made available in the United States and Germany in the coming weeks.

Guardian newspaper's Twitter feeds hacked

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:08:28 +0530

The Guardian newspaper said Monday that its Twitter accounts have been hacked, and it cited a claim of responsibility from the group calling itself the Syrian Electronic Army.

Ed Helms' 'Tiny Commando' series coming to Yahoo

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:38:28 +0530

Yahoo's latest slate of original programming is led by Ed Helms as a 4-inch-tall crime fighter.

CBC's English-language chief leaving for Twitter job

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:36:34 +0530

The head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp's English-language service is leaving the public broadcaster to join micro-blogging company Twitter, the CBC said on Monday.

Google Now comes to iPhone, iPad; challenges Apple's Siri

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:22:21 +0530

Google Inc is bringing its Google Now technology to the iPhone, where it will compete head-on with Apple Inc's Siri to serve as the primary service that smartphone users rely on to get everything from weather updates to traffic forecasts.

Is shape-changing phones the future of smartphones?

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:46:18 +0530

Imagine a cellphone that bends to block a snooping bystander from reading your private messages!

Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab 3: 7-inch display, dual-core CPU

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:14:21 +0530

Samsung has announced the introduction of a new tablet named "Galaxy Tab 3". It is a 7-inch WSVGA tablet with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels at 169 ppi.

LG begins sales of world's first curved OLED TV at Rs 7.33 lakh

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:57:17 +0530

LG Electronics has announced that it will begin accepting pre-orders for its 55-inch curved OLED TV (Model 55EA9800) in South Korea, with deliveries to begin next month.

More Google Glass specs revealed: 1GB RAM, dual-core CPU, Android 4.0

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:40:47 +0530

While we are already aware of the key tech specs of the Google Glass, other specs have also started emerging.

Samsung to start manufacturing Galaxy S4 in India soon

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:40:50 +0530

Samsung India today said it will soon start manufacturing its flagship high-end smartphone Galaxy S4 in India.

Web-based programmes for weight loss

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:31:50 +0530

Web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management, according to a study.

Employees see using Facebook at work as their right: Study

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:17:39 +0530

Most employees consider using Facebook in the office not as luxury or a business tool, but as a right, a new study has found.

LG begins global rollout of Optimus F5 smartphone

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:59:05 +0530

Unveiled at the 2013 Mobile World Congress in February, the LG Optimus F5, the first device from LG's newest Optimus F Series, will make its world debut starting in Europe on April 29.

Water-proof Sony Xperia ZR rumoured to be in the works

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:29:23 +0530

Sony's water-proof and dust-proof treatment for the Xperia Z has earned the company many fans and it seems that particular feature is set to be endowed to many smartphones from the Japanese electronic giant's stable as well.

Researchers develop QWERTY keyboard for the smart watch generation

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:21:26 +0530

A group of Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed a keyboard application to work on displays as small as the one on Pebble smart watch or even smaller.

Now, track gunfire with your smartphone

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:58:47 +0530

Researchers have developed a new device which helps users track gunfire with their smartphones, popping a map of the neighbourhood on its screen pointing in the direction the shot came from.

Now, turn your desk into touchscreen with new technology

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:28:23 +0530

Scientists have developed a new technology that can enable you to turn almost any surface into a touchscreen with just a wave of your hand!

Smartphones overtake features phones worldwide: Report

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:21:52 +0530

Research firm IDC said more smartphones than "dumb" phones are being made this year, a milestone in a shift that's putting computing power and Internet access in millions of hands worldwide.

Intel-powered Android notebooks coming soon; likely to cost $200

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:41:46 +0530

If this piece of news is to be believed, then very soon we will see Intel-powered Android notebooks for as low as $200 (Rs 10,880 approx).

Microsoft gets upper hand in first Google patent trial

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:09:44 +0530

Microsoft Corp came out on top in the first of two patent trials versus Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit , as a federal judge in Seattle ruled largely in its favour.

Bharti SoftBank to invest $7 million in Hike messaging app

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:19:32 +0530

The company said Hike crossed the 5 million users in just four months after its launch on December 12 last year.

Samsung profit at record high on smartphone boost

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:33:37 +0530

Analysts expect Samsung's profits to reach new highs in the second and third quarters if S4 sales are strong.

Samsung to block access to app store in Iran

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:41:49 +0530

The move is seen as part of international sanctions on the country over its disputed nuclear program.

Eric Schmidt says Google Glass experience can be weird, inappropriate

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:13:14 +0530

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt has been playing with his company's new combination glasses and mobile computer.

eBay pulls Nike 'Boston Massacre' t-shirt listing

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:10:12 +0530

eBay pulled a listing on Wednesday for a Nike t-shirt displaying the phrase "Boston Massacre".

Samsung bites out more smartphone market share from Apple

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:00:24 +0530

Apple's share of the smartphone market dropped to 17.3 per cent from 23 per cent.

Review stackup: Samsung Galaxy S4 versus the competition

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:12:12 +0530

A summary of reviews on recent phones, including the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One and BlackBerry Q10 and Z10.

Samsung launches Galaxy S4 flagship smartphone in India at Rs 41,500

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:45:52 +0530

Samsung is releasing the octa-core 16GB model of the Galaxy S4 in India, the phone will go on sale from April 27.

Samsung to launch new flagship phone Galaxy S4 in India today

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:42:08 +0530

Samsung is all set to launch the much-awaited Galaxy S4 in India today. The phone is likely to be priced somewhere around Rs 42,000; the exact price will be revealed during the launch event that is happening today.

Yahoo Chairman Fred Amoroso resigns

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:26:04 +0530

Yahoo Inc Chairman Fred Amoroso is resigning effective immediately, the struggling Internet company announced on Thursday. Amoroso will be replaced in the chairman role by director Maynard Webb Jr on an interim basis until the company's annual shareholder meeting on June 25.

Explain how children below 18 open Facebook accounts: HC

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:49:07 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the Centre's response on a plea questioning how children below the age of 18 years are allowed to open an account on social networking sites including Facebook, even though Indian laws do not permit it.

Google CEO Larry Page paid $1 salary, 4 other exececutives get $124 mn

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:34:05 +0530

Google CEO Larry Page and his longtime partner Sergey Brin limited their salaries to $1 apiece last year, while four other top executives received combined compensation packages totaling more than $124 million.

iTunes celebrates a decade, faces new challenges

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:25:50 +0530

When Apple launched its iTunes music store a decade ago amid the ashes of Napster, the music industry - reeling from the effects of online piracy - was anxious to see how the new music service would shake out.

Samsung's 8-inch tablet Galaxy Note 510 up for pre-order for Rs 30,900

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:48:05 +0530

The Samsung Galaxy Note 510 tablet is now up for pre-order on the Samsung India e-store. The tablet is priced at Rs 30,900.

Galaxy S4 may face supply shortage, confirms Samsung

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:06:08 +0530

Supply issues have snarled the US rollout of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's latest flagship smartphone, which will go on sale at carriers Sprint and T-Mobile later than expected, the wireless service providers said on Wednesday.

Acer Liquid E2 with quad-core processor, Android Jelly Bean announced

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:43:30 +0530

Acer has unveiled its new smartphone named "Liquid E2". This is the latest addition to the lineup and the third smartphone Acer launched since the beginning of the year.

Microsoft to reveal next-generation Xbox on May 21

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:16:39 +0530

Microsoft Corp will unveil its much-anticipated next-generation Xbox on May 21 following months of speculation the company is gearing up to announce a new video game console this summer.

In pics: The life of Queen of Jazz Ella Fitzgerald

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:51:48 +0530

Fitzgerald was regarded as one of the world's finest jazz singers and won 12 Grammies in her career.

Skype coming to BlackBerry 10 devices

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:08:57 +0530

BlackBerry said on Wednesday it plans to fill one of the biggest gaps in the app line-up on its new BlackBerry 10 devices with a long-awaited Skype application.

Amazon to sell set-top box to challenge Apple TV: Report

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:52:29 +0530

Amazon.com Inc will release a set-top TV box later this year that will stream video over the Internet, challenging Apple Inc's Apple TV device and a similar gadget sold by start-up Roku, BloombergBusinessweek reported on Wednesday.

Does Twitter have a credibility problem?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:03:18 +0530

For many, a single fake tweet from the Associated Press account that briefly roiled financial markets on Tuesday, driving the Dow Jones industrial average down about 145 points, vividly reaffirmed the fearsome, near-instantaneous power of the 140-character message.

Samsung Galaxy S4 is a good phone, not a great one: Reviewers

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:42:29 +0530

Samsung's newest Galaxy S4 smartphone is just a revamped version of its top-selling S3 phone with a bigger screen and a few software gimmicks, reviewers said.

Google doodles Ella Fitzgerald's 96th birthday

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:32:49 +0530

Today's doodle celebrates the 96th birthday of American jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Ella Fitzgerald was a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook.

HP launches the world's fastest desktop printer

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:24:04 +0530

Hewlett-Packard India launched the HP Officejet Pro X series and the HP Officejet Pro 3610/3620 Black and White series in India.

Google honours Ella Fitzgerald on her 96th birthday with a doodle

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:02:50 +0530

Commemorating the 96th birthday of American jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, Google has posted a doodle on its homepage. Ella Fitzgerald, who was also known as the "First Lady of Song", "Queen of Jazz", and "Lady Ella", was a notable interpreter of the Great American Songbook.

Nokia launches low-cost 'WhatsApp phone' Asha 210

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:53:12 +0530

The Nokia Asha 210 has a QWERTY keyboard and a dedicated WhatsApp button for fast access to instant messaging.

BlackBerry Q10 review: Likely to attract BlackBerry faithful

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:36:11 +0530

The BlackBerry has finally caught up to the world of touch-screen smartphones. It took time - six years, from the launch of the first iPhone - and it may be too late to save the company that makes it. But the BlackBerry deserves to be taken seriously again.

Samsung Galaxy S4 review: Excellent hardware but with feature overload

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 02:36:22 +0530

The Samsung Galaxy S4 can be an easy phone to use, but first you must figure out how to hide all its gimmicks.

Asus Fonepad review: Fresh design, powerful battery, poor speaker

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:11:22 +0530

The Rs 15,999 Asus Fonepad is a recommended buy only if you can ignore its lack of loudness.

Asus launches 7-inch Fonepad with Intel processor in India at Rs 15999

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:51:35 +0530

The 7-inch Asus Fonepad tablet incorporates 3G mobile data with full telephony support.

Apple profit shrinks for the first time in 10 years

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:44:39 +0530

Apple Inc on Tuesday bowed to investors' demands to share more of its $145 billion cash pile, while posting its first quarterly profit decline in more than a decade.

LG's pocket-sized photo printer will come to India in June at Rs 15K

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:18:11 +0530

LG will launch its pocket-sized mobile printer named 'LG PD233 Pocket Photo' in India in the month of June at Rs 14,999, said an LG executive in an interview with IBNLive.

Asus to launch 7-inch FonePad in India today

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:51:24 +0530

Unveiled at the MWC 2013, Asus is all set to launch the 7-inch FonePad in India today. This 7-inch tablet incorporates 3G mobile data with full telephony support.

Apple to dole out $100 billion to shareholders by the end of 2015

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:37:52 +0530

Apple is opening the doors to its bank vault, saying it will distribute $100 billion in cash to its shareholders by the end of 2015. At the same time, the company said revenue for the current quarter could fall from the year before, which would be the first decline in many years.

BlackBerry Q10 to be available in Canada starting May 1

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:27:53 +0530

BlackBerry said its new smartphone BlackBerry Q10 will be available in Canada starting May 1 through Rogers Wireless, Telus Corp and Bell Mobility.

Google buys Wavii for $30 million, mirroring Yahoo's deal

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:25:54 +0530

Google Inc has acquired Wavii, the Seattle-based startup behind a news summarisation app, for roughly $30 million in cash, a person with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday.

AP Twitter account hacked, NY markets plunge

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:46:39 +0530

Hackers compromised Twitter accounts of The Associated Press on Tuesday, sending out an erroneous tweet about an attack at the White House. The tweet said that there had been two explosions at the White House and President Barack Obama was injured.

Google may bring Google Now to its web homepgae

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:25:36 +0530

Internet search giant Google may soon revamp its iconic homepage, personalising it for each user by adding relevant information about weather, traffic conditions and even your favourite stocks.

Reliance launches unlimited Twitter access plan for GSM users

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:44:20 +0530

Reliance Communications today said it has partnered with Twitter to launch a prepaid plan for GSM subscribers in the country.

Zen launches 5-inch, quad-core Ultrafone 701HD at Rs 11,999

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:28 +0530

The phone has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display and an 8 megapixel rear camera.

Windows Blue to have Start button, option to boot to desktop

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:39:54 +0530

One of the most controversial changes Microsoft made to Windows in its latest iteration - Windows 8 - is the removal of the Start button and menu.

Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro available online for Rs 14,990

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:27:38 +0530

With the phablet market heating up in India, Spice has launched a new smartphone - Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535 - which has a 5.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels.

HTC prevented from using Nokia tech in HTC One phones: Nokia

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:25:45 +0530

Nokia Oyj said it won a court injunction that would prevent rival HTC Corp from using microphone components made by STMicroelectronics NV in HTC One phones.

US senator accuses TCS, Infosys, Wipro of abusing H-1B visas

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:32:59 +0530

Amidst Congressional debate on the comprehensive immigration reform, a top US Senator has accused big Indian IT companies - TCS, Infosys and Wipro - of abusing the H-1B visa system. "There are some specific abuses of H-1B," Senator Richard Durbin, said during a Congressional hearing on immigration reform by the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, during which the lawmakers discussed threadbare the H-1B visa issues.

Voice-to-text just as dangerous to drivers as texting: Study

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:27:18 +0530

Using voice to send text messages while driving is just as dangerous as texting with fingers, with driver response times significantly delayed no matter which method was used, a study released on Tuesday showed.

German state fines Google for Street View data breach

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:07:01 +0530

A German privacy regulator has fined Google for illegally recording signals from Wifi networks while it was taking photographs for its Street View service.

Apple did not violate Google patent to make iPhones: ITC

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:06:50 +0530

Apple Inc scored a win on Monday when the US International Trade Commission ruled that it did not violate a Google patent to make the popular iPhones.

Yahoo's email service in China to close in August

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:04:43 +0530

Yahoo's email service in China will close this summer as part of an arrangement worked out with its partner in that country, Alibaba Group.

Slowdown in Apple orders weighs on LG Display's first-quarter profit

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:33:54 +0530

LG Display Co Ltd reported its smallest profit since it returned to the black in the second quarter of last year, as demand for iPhone and iPad screens from Apple weakened amid concerns the US company is losing its luster in the mobile device market.

Indian mobile services market to reach Rs 1.2 trillion in 2013: Report

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:14:32 +0530

India's mobile services market is expected to grow eight per cent to Rs.1.2 trillion in 2013 but will account for only two per cent of the worldwide mobile services revenue as operators are struggling to increase profit margins, research firm Gartner today said.

Samsung Galaxy S4 India launch delayed by a day, scheduled for Apr 26

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:53:44 +0530

The India launch of Samsung's flagship smartphone, Galaxy S4, which according to our source, was scheduled for April 25, will now happen on April 26.

Google Play revenue surges, but still far short of Apple

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:38:41 +0530

Google's app store revenues are growing much faster than those of Apple Inc, but Apple still dominates overall sales, market research data taken from the first three months of the year shows.

Comedy Central to launch Twitter comedy festival on April 29

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:55:32 +0530

Putting a new test to the adage that brevity is the soul of wit, Comedy Central is partnering with Twitter for a comedy festival played out in 140 characters and 6-second videos.

CBI may probe Google's mapping contest 'Mapathon'

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:58:37 +0530

The Google Mapathon event case, in which the US internet giant allegedly violated Indian mapping laws, has been sent to the home ministry with the recommendation of a probe by the CBI cyber crime cell, said BJP MP Tarun Vijay.

Earth Day 2013: Green tips to celebrate the day

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:30:22 +0530

In honour of Earth Day, here is how to teach young children to live "green". Simple steps can have a big impact on the environment and preservation of natural resources, as well as added personal benefits including increased physical activity and a healthier diet.

Apple's dimming lustre vexes suppliers, investors

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:12:46 +0530

Apple Inc marketing chief Phil Schiller let slip during last August's courtroom battle with Samsung that when setting forecasts for new iPhones, the inside joke was that people should assume sales would equal all previous versions combined.

Earth Day 2013: Google doodles the change of seasons

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:41:07 +0530

The Earth Day 2013 doodle is Google's 13th doodle since 2001 marking the event.

Google Internet business solid despite Motorola losses

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:30:10 +0530

Google Inc's core Internet business grew net revenue 23 per cent in the first quarter, softening the effect of a sharp decline in its Motorola mobile phone division.

HTC unveils the 4.3-inch Desire L Android smartphone

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:30:11 +0530

HTC has unveiled a new phone in Taiwan. Curiously, however, the phone doesn't follow the current naming trend that the company has adopted.

Zapak games cross 100 mn downloads on Nokia store

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 11:24:01 +0530

Zapak Mobile Games, a mobile gaming division of Reliance Entertainment Digital, has achieved a milestone record of 100 million game downloads on Nokia Store, a company official said here Saturday.

Sharp to supply LCD panels for Samsung notebook: Report

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:52:32 +0530

Sharp Corp will supply energy-saving, high-performance LCD panels for Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's notebook computers as early as summer, the Nikkei reported.

Amazon posts 14 TV pilots on Internet to gather viewer feedback

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:47:56 +0530

Amazon.com Inc's experiment with original video production took a big step forward as the company posted 14 pilot TV shows on the Internet for free viewing.

CBS News says some of its Twitter accounts were hacked

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:44:05 +0530

Social media accounts maintained by CBS News programs, "60 Minutes" and "48 Hours," were compromised on Saturday, the two programs' official Twitter accounts said.

Delhi Metro commuters can now hope for better mobile signals

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 10:30:48 +0530

Metro commuters battling with poor mobile network connectivity may finally have a reason to smile.

Crowdsourcing the Boston manhunt: Did it help or hurt?

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:05:37 +0530

Thousands of people played armchair detective as police searched for men who turned out to be suspects Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Google again beats Viacom in $1 billion copyright case against YouTube

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:56:38 +0530

Google, which bought YouTube in 2006 when it was a year old, said the ruling marks an important day for the Internet.

Motorola Mobility now less of a burden for Google

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:38:39 +0530

Google earned $3.3 billion, or $9.94 per share, during the first three months of the year.

Microsoft to launch new small Windows-powered touch-screen devices

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:35:48 +0530

Microsoft says the new devices will be available in coming months at competitive prices.

Twitter #music review: It is kind of like speed dating for music

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 01:23:05 +0530

Twitter's #music service provides a convenient, visually pleasing way to filter through the deluge of music that's out there.

WhatsApp bigger than Twitter, says CEO; denies Google takeover rumours

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:01:05 +0530

Jan Koum also rejected turning WhatsApp into a broader platform that would include games and advertising.

Google to pay $1 to buy fibre-optic system that cost $39 mn to build

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:36:55 +0530

Google is making its first plans to take over an existing fibre system and will start operating it.

Microsoft CFO Peter Klein to leave; profit, shares rise

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:25:13 +0530

The 11-year Microsoft veteran becomes the latest in a line of top-level executives to leave the company.

New Android app helps Icelanders avoid accidental incest

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:09:48 +0530

In Iceland where almost everyone is distantly related, inadvertently kissing cousins is a real risk.

LinkedIn spruces up mobile app to widen appeal

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:02:45 +0530

The changes mark LinkedIn's first major overhaul of its mobile app in 20 months.

Yahoo launches iOS weather app, email apps for iPad, Android tablets

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:51:23 +0530

Yahoo's new weather app for the iPhone features photos imported from Flickr.

Twitter deepens multimedia offering, launches Twitter #music app

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:46:34 +0530

The Twitter music app is strikingly more visually appealing than the regular Twitter app.

81 per cent of Facebook users don't want to be friends with their boss

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:28:22 +0530

At least 81 per cent people believe that there is one person you should never be friends with on Facebook - your boss - according to a new survey.

Nokia working on a phablet to take on Samsung's Galaxy Note: Report

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:22:32 +0530

Engadget, citing a report from the Financial Times, reports that Nokia is working on a phablet that will rival the Samsung Galaxy Note. The device is believed to have a 5-inch display.

Just.me app combines email, multimedia messaging, cloud storage

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:20:24 +0530

Keith Teare, a veteran Valley entrepreneur, on Wednesday launched just.me, a service that claims to combine email, multimedia messaging and cloud storage in a single iPhone app.

'The Legend of Zelda' game coming to Nintendo 3DS

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:14:00 +0530

The princess-rescuing adventurer Link is coming to the Nintendo 3DS. The Japanese gaming giant announced plans Wednesday to bring a new "The Legend of Zelda" installment to its hand-held gaming system.

Google Glass distribution to contest winners begins this week

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:43:17 +0530

Google is starting to distribute its new Internet-connected glasses, something seen as the next breakthrough in mobile computing.

Twitter to show ads based on the content of users' tweets

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:34:39 +0530

Twitter Inc on Wednesday unveiled a new tool that allows marketers to disseminate targeted messages based on the content of users' tweets, a technology that could help elevate Twitter's effectiveness as an advertiser to a rarefied level demonstrated only by digital advertising leaders like Google Inc.

LinkedIn redesigns Android, iPhone apps; to experiment with ads

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:53:24 +0530

LinkedIn Corp introduced revamped mobile apps on Wednesday that give greater prominence to the stream of information shared by members of the professional social network and will for the first time allow the company to show ads to smartphone users.

Nokia to trim loss as Lumia sales pick up

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:33:58 +0530

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is expected to have trimmed its losses in the first quarter, thanks to rising Lumia smartphone sales and a turnaround at its equipment venture Nokia Siemens Networks.

Google Mail, Google Drive and other services hit by partial outage

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:15:49 +0530

Google Inc is experiencing a small outage of some of its popular applications such as Gmail and Google Drive, the search engine said on Wednesday.

Facebook Home now available in India

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:44:10 +0530

Facebook Home, announced earlier this month, is now available on the Google Play store in India - but for select users. Facebook Home currently works on the HTC One X, HTC One X+, Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Note II. Home will also work on the forthcoming HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4.

Amazon's Appstore for Android coming to India

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:38:15 +0530

Amazon has announced expansion of its Appstore for Android to nearly 200 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, India, South Africa, South Korea, and even Papua New Guinea and Vatican City.

Android was originally intended for cameras, says founder Andy Rubin

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:37:06 +0530

Andy Rubin, the man credited with the great success of Android as a smartphone OS, has come out and said that the operating system was originally intended for smart cameras rather than mobile computing devices.

Microsoft, Hon Hai sign patent deal for Android, Chrome devices

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:54:42 +0530

Microsoft Corp and Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd signed a global patent licensing agreement on Wednesday designed to protect Hon Hai clients from patent claims arising from their use of Google Inc's Android and Chrome operating systems.

Amazon accelerates, Apple slows down in music downloads

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:48:25 +0530

Amazon.com Inc has grabbed more than a fifth of the market for digital music downloads, helped by the launch of its own tablet computers and aggressive pricing, according to an industry study released on Tuesday.

Watch 'iSteve': A mockumentary on the life of Steve Jobs

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:02:28 +0530

While Ashton Kutcher's jOBS has not got any release date yet, another Steve Jobs movie - iSteve - has been released online.

Gionee P1 launched with 3.5-inch display, Android 2.3 at Rs 4,999

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:33:37 +0530

Gionee has announced the launch of its new smartphone - Gionee P1 - which features a 3.5-inch display. The P1 is powered by a 1GHz Cortex A9 processor and comes with a 2 megapixel camera. It also has a front VGA camera.

Worldoo: Social networking site exclusively for kids launched

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:10:04 +0530

Advertising and digital media agency Focus Group today launched a social networking website 'Worldoo', aimed at children aged between 6-12 years.

HP aims to revolutionise computers with motion-control technology

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:30:49 +0530

Computers controlled by a swipe of the hand - a staple of science fiction flicks like "Minority Report" - could soon hit the mass market as the result of a new deal between Hewlett-Packard Co and a San Francisco startup called Leap Motion.

BlackBerry Z10 returns not abnormally high: Analyst

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:12:01 +0530

No abnormally high return rates have been seen for the new Z10 touchscreen device that underpins BlackBerry's attempt to reinvent itself, and demand appears to be positive in Asia, Jefferies & Co analyst Peter Misek said in a report on Tuesday.

Oracle fixes 42 holes in Java to revive security confidence

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:09:21 +0530

Oracle Corp released a major security update on Tuesday for the version of Java programming language that runs inside Web browsers to make it a less popular target for hackers.

A billion Android phones in use in nine months: Google's Eric Schmidt

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:17:17 +0530

Eric Schmidt also said that Android could be "nearing 2 billion in a year or two."

Facebook updates Apple iPhone, iPad app to add 'chat heads'

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:13:49 +0530

Unlike with Home, iPhone and iPad users will have to stay inside the Facebook application to use chat heads.

Music streaming service Spotify to expand into Asia, North Europe

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 05:48:03 +0530

Music streaming web service Spotify said it was expanding into Asia and Latin America, announcing plans to launch in eight new countries as it attempts to catch up with larger rival Pandora Media Inc and keep ahead of new entrants to the sector.

Apple iPhone 5S motherboard leak shows new quad-core A7 processor

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:27:49 +0530

Earlier today, the Wall Street Journal was reporting that Foxconn, Apple's trusted manufacturing partner, is stepping up hiring as the production schedule for the iPhone 5S kicks in.

Samsung may say 'no to plastic' for the Galaxy Note III

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:40:23 +0530

It seems that Samsung has started taking criticisms seriously. According to a new report from SamMobile, the Korean giant, which has been picked apart many times for using cheap plastic on its Galaxy series, may up the build quality for the Galaxy Note III.

Google Glass specs revealed: 5MP camera, 720p videos, 16GB of storage

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:06:19 +0530

Google has released technical specifications of the Google Glass, a pair of the Internet-connected glasses that the company is touting as the next breakthrough in mobile computing.

Panasonic launches tablet PCs for enterprises

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:14:05 +0530

Electronics major Panasonic today unveiled four new durable and secure mobile computing devices ideal for mobile workers, combining highly secured data and device management.

India's first passenger train journey: Google doodle and some facts

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:57:30 +0530

With a chugging train trailing a plume of smoke in a backdrop of palm trees and what looks like a palace with domes and minarets, Google on Tuesday posted a doodle to celebrated India's first passenger train journey.

Have you downloaded the Kama Sutra 3D app?

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:29:54 +0530

The Kama Sutra, the 2,000-year-old sex manual based on ancient Hindu philosophies, has been sexed up for the 21st Century with a new app that enables couples to study its instructions in 3D.

Google doodles 160 years of India's first passenger train journey

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:05:04 +0530

On 16 April 1853, India's first passenger train chugged out of Bori Bunder for Thane.

Google doodles 160th anniversary of India's first passenger train

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:06:47 +0530

On April 16, 1853, three steam locomotives, Sultan, Sindh and Sahib, took 400 invited passengers in 14 carriages on a 57 minute journey.

iPhone supplier Japan Display turns to smaller smartphone makers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:59:16 +0530

Japan Display Inc, one of two Japanese producers of Apple Inc iPhone screens, wants to boost sales by up to 60 per cent by winning more business from smaller makers of phones and tablets to offset lackluster orders from its bigger clients.

A solar shirt that keeps you cool in summers

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:50:28 +0530

A city-based scientist has come up with a concept of a "solar summer shirt" which will come with with inbuilt solar cells and fans to keep the wearer cool during hot days.

SC seeks Centre's response on rise in pornographic sites

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:34:34 +0530

Amid growing concerns over proliferation of pornographic sites on the internet, the Supreme Court today issued a notice to the Centre seeking its response to the issue.

Can human genes be patented? US Supreme Court to decide

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:30:21 +0530

The US Patent and Trademark Office has been awarding patents on human genes for almost 30 years.

Who was Leonhard Euler?

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:19:54 +0530

Commemorating the 306th birth anniversary of Leonhard Euler, Google has posted a doodle on its homepage that features geometric shapes and mathematical calculations on a paper strip. but who was Leonhard Euler?

Lava starts rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to Iris 501

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:36:14 +0530

Lava has announced that it is now rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for the Iris 501. This brings a number of new features to the smartphone, with one of the most prominent ones being Google's triple-buffering technology dubbed Project Butter, which will make the phone's interface considerably smoother.

Microsoft working on a touch-enabled smartwatch: Report

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:14:16 +0530

If a new report from The Verge is to be believed, Microsoft is working on a touch-enabled smartwatch and has asked Asian suppliers to ship components for the device. However, Microsoft has refused to comment on the rumours.

Leonhard Euler's 306th birthday: Google posts a doodle

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:42:27 +0530

Swiss mathematician and physicist Leonhard Euler was born on born April 15, 1707.

Too much texting can make you shallow: Study

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:14:51 +0530

Teens who are hooked on to texting are more likely to be shallow, placing more importance on wealth and image than moral, aesthetic and spiritual goals, a new study has claimed.

Cable TV digitisation to be over within a year: Report

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 04:10:26 +0530

The process of full digitisation of cable TV systems in the country is expected to be over well before the end of the current fiscal given a sharp surge in the installation of set-top boxes by large distributors, a report has said.

Future devices may have screens that can be rolled out or stretched

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:19:54 +0530

The touted arrival this year of wearable gadgets such as computer displays strapped to wrists and in wrap-around glasses is just a step towards a bigger revolution in screens - those that can be bent, folded and rolled up.

Nokia Lumia 720 up for pre-order for Rs 18,999

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:50:22 +0530

Announced last month, the Nokia Lumia 720 is now available for pre-order on the e-commerce site Flipkart.com for Rs 18,999. The website lists the 4th week of April as the estimated release date.

Samsung offers 15 per cent cashback on five Galaxy devices

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:46:43 +0530

Samsung, which is facing a tough competition from home-grown manufacturers like Micromax, Lava and Karbonn, has annoucned a cashback offer on its five major devices - Galaxy Note 800, Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Grand and Galaxy Camera.

Twitter acquires startup Australian music streaming app We Are Hunted

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:59:43 +0530

Twitter Inc has acquired We Are Hunted, a small, three-person music streaming startup based in Australia, the two companies said.

Huawei Ascend G510, Y300 launched in India at Rs 10,990, Rs 7,980

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:34:53 +0530

Huawei launched two new Android smartphones in India - Ascend G510 and Ascend Y300. Running on Android 4.1 JellyBean platform, with dual-core processors, both Ascend G510 & Y300 come with Huawei's new Emotion UI (UI).

Samsung takes the 'green' route with the Galaxy S4

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:04:21 +0530

Samsung can be accused of a lot of things, but there's no denying that the company tries to push the envelope every now and then. This time around, to set apart its Galaxy S4 flagship from the competition, the company has opted to go green.

Social networking, texting linked to poor academic performance

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:44:48 +0530

Scientists have reported that rampant use of social networking, texting and chatting on mobile phone can result in lower grades and poor performance of students, says a study.

LinkedIn to acquire e-reader company Pulse for $90 million

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:49:34 +0530

Professional networking website LinkedIn is paying about $90 million to acquire Pulse, which makes an e-reader platform used on mobile devices.

BlackBerry to ask regulators to probe into report on returns

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:43:59 +0530

BlackBerry plans to ask securities regulators in Canada and the United States to probe what it said is a "false and misleading" report that consumer return rates for BlackBerry's new Z10 smartphone have been especially high.

Facebook Home review: It makes doing other things on the phone a chore

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:49:38 +0530

Home is ideal for people whose lives are centred on Facebook. Others might not feel at home.

Facebook users can influence results in 30% of Lok Sabha seats in 2014

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:37:38 +0530

In many constituencies the number of Facebook users is more than the margin of victory of the winner in 2009.

What if you die? Google wants you to bequeath your Gmail or kill it

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:32:38 +0530

Google is asking users what they want to happen to their digital assets in case they die or become incapacitated.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg launches a political group

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:05:02 +0530

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other Silicon Valley leaders have formally launched a political group aimed at revamping immigration policy, boosting education and encouraging investment in scientific research. Zuckerberg announced the formation of Fwd.us (pronounced "forward us") in an op-ed article in 'The Washington Post' late Wednesday night.

Bitcoin: The wild, unregulated cybercurrency becomes dangerously hot

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:21:22 +0530

Advocates describe Bitcoin as the foundation stone of a Utopian economy: no borders, no change fees, no closing hours.

Facebook letting users add activity to status updates

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:18:39 +0530

Facebook status composer adds watching, listening, reading, eating, drinking and even how a user is feeling.

Samsung introduces new phablet range; launches Galaxy Mega 6.3, 5.8

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:09:38 +0530

The Galaxy Mega 6.3 and the Galaxy Mega 5.8 have an an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera and feature a dual-core processor.

Microsoft Windows 8 doing more harm than good to PC sales

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:00:15 +0530

The ailing PC market is getting weaker, and it's starting to look like it will never fully recover.

Disappointing iPhone demand hits main Apple manufacturer Hon Hai

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:44:31 +0530

Hon Hai draws an estimated 60 to 70 per cent of its revenue assembling Apple's iPhones and iPads.

Microsoft working on a 7-inch Surface tablet: Report

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:29:13 +0530

Microsoft is developing a new lineup of Surface tablets, including a 7-inch version.

Soon, replace your passwords with your thoughts

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:11:45 +0530

You may be spared from typing pesky passwords in the future! Instead of typing your password, you may only have to think about it, thanks to a new wireless headset device developed by researchers.

Apple iPad 5 production to reportedly begin in July-August 2013

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:56:37 +0530

Citing sources close to Taiwan-based supply chain companies, a DigiTimes report states that the production of the upcoming fifth-generation iPad will begin in July-August 2013.

Google revamps Play Store; new user interface is cleaner

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:42:37 +0530

After weeks of leaks, Google has begun rolling out a new design for the Play Store. The Store now sports a cleaner user interface, all the categories are now neatly grouped together, and the payment process has undergone some improvements.

Being too active on social media may harm relationships

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:31:01 +0530

Engaging in too much social media activity may damage strong relationships, a new Oxford study has warned. Research by Dr Bernie Hogan of Oxford University tested the theory of 'media multiplexity' (the ability to communicate via several communications channels) which was first posed in 2005.

Obama campaign, Bieber Internet ad score Webby award nominations

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:08:08 +0530

The teams behind President Barack Obama's 2012 social media election campaign and Justin Bieber's fragrance launch were among the nominees on Tuesday for the annual Webby Awards, which honour excellence on the Internet.

How the tables have turned: Microsoft hits out at 'evil' Google, again

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:14:02 +0530

Microsoft is skewering Google again with ads and regulatory bashing that say as much about the dramatic shift in the technology industry's competitive landscape as they do about the animosity between the two rivals.

Samsung unveils new Smart TV, LED TV series models

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:55:54 +0530

Samsung Electronics announced the introduction of 20 new television models across its flagship Smart TV and LED TV series.

Nokia 105: Nokia launches cheapest entry level handset at Rs 1,249

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:09:52 +0530

Mobile phone maker Nokia today announced the launch of its most affordable handset - Nokia 105 - in the Indian market aimed at first time buyers.

@PrezBillyJeff: Bill Clinton is now on Twitter

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:54:26 +0530

Comedian Stephen Colbert lured the former president to the social networking site on "The Colbert Report", signing him up with the handle PrezBillyJeff.

Microsoft, Nokia accuse Google of blocking competition in mobile space

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:38:00 +0530

Companies including Microsoft and Nokia have stepped up pressure on EU antitrust regulators to take action against Google, accusing it of blocking competition in mobile telephony.

Over 6 million domain names added to Internet in Oct-Dec 2012

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:33:51 +0530

Over six million new domain names were registered in the October-December period of 2012, taking the total number of registered domain names to 252 million worldwide, says a report.

Samsung announces 4.7-inch Galaxy Win with quad-core processor

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:20:27 +0530

After the Galaxy Star and Pocket Neo, Samsung has now quietly announced a new smartphone named "Galayx Win". The phone has a 4.7 inch WVGA TFT LCD display and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Fujifilm launches SL1000 camera with 50x zoom at Rs 29,999

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:08:15 +0530

Fujifilm India has launched the SL1000 camera with a 50x zoom lens. Priced at Rs 29,999, it offers a shooting range of 1cm super macro to a huge 1200mm extreme telephoto.

Samsung Galaxy S4 coming to India on April 25; price under Rs 40,000

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 01:37:03 +0530

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S4 is likely to be launched in India on April 25, however the phone will be available in stores from April 27, said a source with knowledge of the Galaxy S4 launch plans.

Samsung Galaxy Young, Y Plus available online for Rs 8290, Rs 6290

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:54:43 +0530

Two new Samsung smartphones - Galaxy Young and Galaxy Y Plus - are now available on Snapdeal.com for Rs 8290 and Rs 6290, respectively.

HTC One launched in India at Rs 42,900; to be available by April end

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:33:15 +0530

HTC has finally announced the launch of the much-awaited HTC One in India. The phone will be available in India by the end of April at a price of Rs 42,900.

Man gets 10 months in jail for tweeting details of his father's trial

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:17:05 +0530

A court in the United Arab Emirates sentenced a man to 10 months in jail on Monday after he tweeted details of the trial of his father and 93 other people accused of plotting to seize power in the Gulf Arab state, an Emirati activist said.

People use phones, tablets while watching television: Survey

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:52:12 +0530

Consumers are multitasking and using other electronic devices such as phones and tablets while they watch television, according to a survey released on Monday.

Ericsson to buy Microsoft's TV software unit

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:47:28 +0530

Ericsson, the Swedish maker of telecommunications equipment, has agreed to buy Microsoft's Mediaroom business, which makes the software that powers AT&T's U-Verse TV service, the companies said Monday. Neither company said how much Ericsson is paying.

HTC One review: Impressive, but software disappoints

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:25:10 +0530

Ready for the battle of the phones? This year's crop of high-end smartphones is starting to emerge, like bear cubs crawling out of their burrows, sniffing the spring air. First out is the HTC One, a handsome, powerful animal that should do well this year.

Delayed HTC One launch hits HTC's profits

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:48:48 +0530

HTC Corp reported a record-low quarterly profit on Monday that missed analysts' estimates after it delayed the full launch of its 2013 flagship smartphone model, which will now debut against Samsung Electronics' newest Galaxy.

Microsoft reportedly working on Google Glass competitor

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:52:39 +0530

With Google, Apple and Samsung all working on wearable gadgets, we can safely say this niche in technology is about to come to the fore like never before in the next few years.

Google in talks to acquire WhatsApp for $1 billion: Report

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:39:59 +0530

Rumours have it that mobile messaging service WhatsApp may be Google's next big buy. Digital Trends is quoting "inside sources" as saying that WhatsApp is "playing hardball" and eyeing an acquisition price that's "close to $1 billion".

Huawei sees sales up 10 per cent on cloud computing, smartphones

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:33:26 +0530

China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world's No.2 telecom equipment maker, said on Monday it expects a compound growth rate of 10 percent in annual sales over the next five years, lifted by cloud computing and smartphone sales.

Datawind expects to complete Aakash tablet supply by month-end

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:33:45 +0530

Datawind, supplier low-cost Aakash tablet to the government, has said it expects to complete delivery of 1 lakh units of the device by end of this month.

Your Facebook, Twitter popularity may land you a job

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:06:23 +0530

Your popularity on social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn may help you bag a job as companies are increasingly looking for well-connected and influential people, experts say.

Supreme Court to hear pleas of Sunil Mittal, Airtel on Monday

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:35:59 +0530

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow a plea of Sunil Bharti Mittal, CMD of Bharti Cellular Limited, against his summoning as an accused in a corruption case related to allocation of additional 2G spectrum in 2002.

Microsoft to release 9 security bulletins on April 9

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:28:29 +0530

Microsoft has released an advance notification of 9 security bulletins that it plans to release on April 9, 2013. In a table, it has listed the latest security bulletins in terms of severity of the vulnerability.

Facebook answers user queries on Home and Privacy

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:57:15 +0530

Amidst user reactions to what they thought of Home, Facebook reportedly received a few queries about privacy on Home, prompting Michael Richter and Erin Egan to pen a detailed blog post.

Mobile phones 10 years from now

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 01:39:18 +0530

Wearable wristwatch phones will start getting into vogue by 2015, from Apple, Samsung and others, but will get really practical only by 2020.

Online translation on the rise; changing lives

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 10:59:34 +0530

Google is now doing a record billion translations on any given day, as much text as you'd find in 1 million books for everything from understanding school lunch menus to gathering national security intelligence.

Samsung infringes key part of Apple patent: ITC judge

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:08:05 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringed a key portion of an Apple Inc patent by including a text-selection feature in its smartphones and tablets.

Have replied to Survey of India queries: Google

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 06:35:44 +0530

As Delhi Police investigates whether Google violated rules in holding a competition that asked users to add information about their local areas for its online map, the US Internet company on Saturday said it had responded to queries raised by Survey of India more than 10 days back and hasn't heard from it yet.

Nokia Lumia 520 goes on sale in India at Rs 10,499

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 02:02:47 +0530

The Lumia 520 India launch was announced on March 20 and the phone goes on sale from April 6.

Microsoft on Facebook Home: Been there, done that with Windows Phone

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:55:21 +0530

Microsoft says the Facebook Home presentation was "remarkably similar" to the one made by Microsoft in 2011.

Is Samsung sacrificing innovation for marketing?

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:42:42 +0530

Samsung Electronics is spending more on marketing than R&D for the first time in at least three years.

British Library attempts to archive the digital universe

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:32:12 +0530

An automated web harvester will scan and record 4.8 million sites, a total of 1 billion web pages.

BlackBerry to shut down BBM Music service on June 2

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:20:12 +0530

The BBM Music streaming service will be closed down June 2 after a 19-month run.

Delhi Police investigating Google mapping contest 'Mapathon'

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:03:56 +0530

Delhi Police are investigating to determine whether US Internet Google Inc violated rules in a competition that asked users to add information about their local areas for its online map services after a government agency raised security concerns.

Is Facebook Home gatecashing into the Android party?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:33:05 +0530

Facebook Home, the new application that takes over the front screen of a smartphone, is a bit of a corporate home invasion. Facebook is essentially moving into Google's turf, taking advantage of software the search giant and competitor created.

Farmville-maker Zynga's CEO opts for annual salary of $1 this year

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:35:00 +0530

Zynga Inc's chief executive, Mark Pincus, has opted to receive an annual salary of just $1 this year and forgo all cash bonuses, the company said on Thursday.

PC, tablet, phone shipments to hit 2.4 billion in 2013

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:34:14 +0530

Research firm Gartner says it expects worldwide PC, tablet and mobile phone shipments to reach 2.4 billion units this year, up 9 per cent from 2012.

HP Chairman Ray Lane resigns, Whitworth takes over for now

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:16:04 +0530

Hewlett-Packard Co Chairman Ray Lane, who has come under fire from shareholders for his role in the acquisition of software company Autonomy Plc, has relinquished his post in the No.1 personal computer maker's latest board shake-up.

Struggling Nokia shuts Shanghai store in bid to save costs

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:29:27 +0530

Struggling mobile phone maker Nokia said it shut its flagship store in Shanghai, China, as part of a strategy to save costs and sell its phones through carriers and retail partners instead.

Explained: What is Facebook Home?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:14:49 +0530

Are you wondering that what is this new term 'Facebook Home'? Here, we simplify it for you. Facebook Home is a new app for Android. It is a new way to turn your Android phone into a social phone.

Google sells Frommer's guides back to founder within a year

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:52:27 +0530

Google has sold the Frommers' line of travel-guidebooks, acquired just eight months ago from John Wiley & Sons Inc.

HTC First: The first Facebook Home-optimised phone; on sale April 12

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:20:51 +0530

HTC and Facebook teamed up and launched the HTC First - the first phone with the new Facebook Home app, which was unveiled on Thursday.

Facebook unveils Home; HTC First - first phone with Facebook Home app

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:34:36 +0530

Facebook has announced the Facebook Home app for Android, with an idea to bring content right to you, rather than require people to check apps on the device.

Live blog: Facebook's 'New Home on Android' event

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:27:29 +0530

Facebook is unveiling what it calls its 'new home on Android' at an event at the company's Menlo Park, California, headquarters. Live updates.

Govt must accept the blame for Aakash tablet: Ivor Soans

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:40:46 +0530

The much-touted Aakash tablet project has been plagued by massive production delays, technical and delivery hitches. There have been complaints about its low memory, frequent system freezes and low-quality display and sound. So is this another of those showcase government projects gone wrong? joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue. Biztech2's managing editor Ivor Soans joined IBNLive readers for an interaction on the issue.

Watching porn on BlackBerry Z10? Beware! Your friends can know

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:25:23 +0530

The messenger keeps a track of all you play on the Blackberry media player, and it pushes updates when a new track or video is played.

Samsung announces Galaxy Star, Galaxy Pocket Neo Android phones

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:35:47 +0530

Samsung announced the introduction of the Galaxy Star and Galaxy Pocket Neo, featuring dual SIM functionality.

Kapil Sibal approves Rs 104 crore penalty on Vodafone

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:04:36 +0530

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal is learnt to have approved a recommendation by two internal committees of the Department of Telecom (DoT) for imposing a fine of about Rs 104 crore on Vodafone for allegedly violating the licence conditions on routing of calls.

Leaked images: Is this the Facebook phone everyone's talking about?

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:44:40 +0530

The Internet is abuzz with reports that Facebook will unveil a modified version of Google's Android OS, which embeds Facebook deeply into the operating system, on a phone made by HTC, at its "new home on Android" event on April 4.

Google Chromebook Pixel review: Impressive, but not for all

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:02:58 +0530

Google's first high-end laptop, the Chromebook Pixel, is an impressive machine. It feels light and comfortable in my hands and on my lap. Its high-resolution display makes photos look sharp and video come to life. From a hardware standpoint, it's everything I'd want a laptop to be.

Head-to-head: Google Chromebook Pixel vs Apple MacBook Pro

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:48:33 +0530

The Chromebook Pixel has a high-resolution screen comparable to Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display. Here's how the two laptops stack up.

60-inch Apple iTV to be launched this year: Analyst

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:16:31 +0530

It's no secret that Apple wants to get into the living room by making its own TV set, and there have been plenty of rumours and reports about how and when it's going to happen.

Facebook can be sued over 'timeline': US court

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:04:31 +0530

A Chicago-based social media company called Timelines Inc can sue Facebook Inc over allegations that it violated the smaller firm's trademark on the word 'timeline', a federal judge ruled. Timelines launched a website called Timelines.com in 2009 that enables users to track historical events and their personal lives online.

BSNL launches first wi-fi network module for cars

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:42:08 +0530

In a development which is probably the first of its kind in the country, BSNL's Indore division on Wednesday launched a wi-fi technology module for cars which will enable people to use Internet while they are travelling.

Baidu Eye: China's Baidu developing Google Glass rival

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:02:18 +0530

Baidu Inc, China's largest search engine, is developing prototype digital eyewear similar to Google's Google Glass that will leverage Baidu's strengths in image search and facial recognition, a Baidu spokesman said on Wednesday.

Will mobile phones replace landlines? 'Absolutely not,' said Motorola

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:59:46 +0530

Back in 1973 Motorola was very categorical in rejecting the assumption that mobile phones cold replace landlines.

Fact sheet: Motorola DynaTAC - the first mobile phone from 1973

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 04:14:01 +0530

The Motorola DynaTAC is the world's first mobile phone - that Motorola termed as a portable radio telephone.

Mobile phone turns 40: Motorola press release from April 3, 1973

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 03:35:31 +0530

Exactly 40 years ago, on April 3, 1973, Motorola demonstrated the world's first portable cellular telephone and system.

Goldman drops Apple stock off its 'preferred' list

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:48:38 +0530

Goldman Sachs dropped Apple off its list of most highly recommended stocks Tuesday as it joined other analysts in reducing expectations for a company that hasn't had a revolutionary new product since the iPad in 2010.

Rumour roundup: Facebook phone expected tomorrow

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:59:04 +0530

If rumours are to be believed, Facebook will launch a modified version of Android on Thursday, which embeds Facebook deeply into the operating system, on a phone made by HTC Corp.

Is this the unannounced Samsung 'Galaxy S Tab' tablet?

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:36:26 +0530

Reports about Samsung's new full-sized tablet are already doing the rounds, and now SamMobile has leaked two pictures of what it speculates to be the upcoming Samsung Galaxy tablet.

Google to sell second-generation Nexus 7 tablet from July: Sources

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:35:27 +0530

Google Inc will launch a new version of its Nexus 7 tablet powered by Qualcomm Inc's Snapdragon processor around July, two sources told Reuters, as the software giant pushes deeper into the cut-price mobile hardware market.

Will Google be penalised for its new privacy policy?

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:06:27 +0530

European regulators moved a step closer to penalising Google for the way it handles user data after the search engine refused to change its privacy policy.

Watch: Woman speaking on a 'mobile phone' in 1938

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:55:05 +0530

A video running viral on Youtube which reportedly shows a woman speaking on a wireless device in a 1938 film could be the proof of the world's first mobile phone.

The shine is off the social network: How Facebook has become boring

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:37:02 +0530

Facebook's lost lustre doesn't necessarily foreshadow its obsolescence.

Apple to release 'iPhone 5S' this summer: Report

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:32:02 +0530

The Wall Street Journal said Apple is set to start production of the iPhone 5S in the next three months.

Facebook fails to end trademark infringement lawsuit over Timeline

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:35:40 +0530

Facebook reportedly failed to end a trademark infringement lawsuit that began in September 2011 over its use of the Timeline and related terms.

Apple's apology helps it regain respect in China

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:07:53 +0530

With its rare apology, Apple Inc went from pariah to praiseworthy in the eyes of China's state-controlled media, a lesson for other foreign firms not to underestimate the speed and power of the government press.

32GB Google Nexus 7 with 3G launched in India at Rs 21,999

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 03:49:02 +0530

Just a week after Google made its 16GB Nexus 7 tablet available for the Indian consumers via its Google Play (India) store, Asus launched the 32GB version of the Google Nexus 7 tablet in India. The tablet comes in two versions - 32GB + 3G and 32 GB WiFi only model.

Nokia still the Indian mobile phone market leader with 21.8 pc share

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:29:28 +0530

Mobile handset sales in India grew 20.8 per cent to 221.6 million units in 2012, driven by a strong growth in the smartphone category, according to a study.

Who was Maria Sibylla Merian?

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:20:39 +0530

Google today marks the 366th birth anniversary of Maria Sibylla Merian with a doodle. But who was Maria Sibylla Merian and why does the doodle show caterpillars, chrysalises, butterflies and some plants?

Twitter to enhance IPL experience for fans

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:32:06 +0530

Twitter has joined hands with the IPL to provide a variety of applications and features to make the Twenty20 tournament beginning Wednesday an interactive experience for the fans.

Want to monitor children's Internet use? Here are some apps

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:45:08 +0530

With smartphone and tablet users getting younger, new apps can help parents of 2-to-13-year-olds monitor and control their children's use of the Internet.

Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday celebrated with a google doodle

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:20:18 +0530

Celebrating the 366th birthday of naturalist and scientific illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian, Google has posted a doodle on its homepage.

Accused of arrogance, Apple apologises to Chinese consumers

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:55:53 +0530

Apple CEO Tim Cook apologised to Chinese consumers and altered its iPhone warranty policies in the country.

Google doodles Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:31:20 +0530

The Maria Sibylla Merian doodle features caterpillars, chrysalises, moths, butterflies and a green iguana and the plants they feed on.

Google doodles naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian's 366th birthday

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:07:22 +0530

Celebrating the 366th birthday of naturalist and scientific illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian, Google has posted a doodle on its homepage. The doodle features caterpillars, chrysalises, moths, butterflies and a green iguana in conjunction with the specific plants upon which they feed.

Is the April Fool dead? Has the corporate colossus strangled it?

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:26:42 +0530

The April Fool is dead. Or at least the gentle jester of the common folk has metastised into a corporate colossus controlled by global marketing executives, bestriding the Internet to force familiar brands ever deeper into the collective consciousness.

The best April Fool's Day jokes, pranks and hoaxes of 2013

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:30:36 +0530

The web is full of April Fool's Day jokes on April 1, 2013 and here is a collection of the goofiest and the best.

Huawei Ascend G510, Y300 up for pre-order for Rs 10,990, Rs 7,980

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 02:59:34 +0530

Huawei Ascend G510 and Ascend Y300 are now up for pre-order on the e-comemrce site Flipkart.com for Rs 10,990 and Rs 7,980, respectively. The website lists both phones as forthcoming. The estimated release date of these phones is mentioned as the first week of April.

Google announces Gmail Blue on April Fool's Day

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:30:52 +0530

Quite like on April 1 every year, Google has lined up a series of April Fool's Day hoaxes. Google released a YouTube clip declaring that the world's most popular video website will shut down till 2023 and also announced its olfactory new feature Google Nose. Google has introduced another video announcing the all new Gmail Blue e-mail client.

Mobile messaging apps may be a threat to Facebook

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:04:58 +0530

Create personal profiles. Build networks of friends. Share photos, videos and music. That might sound precisely like Facebook, but hundreds of millions of tech-savvy young people have instead turned to a wave of smartphone-based messaging apps that are now sweeping across North America, Asia and Europe.

Google sniffs out an April Fool's joke with Google Nose

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:43:51 +0530

The hoax Google product launch of April 1, 2013 is Google Nose, which Google says is "The new scentsation in search".

YouTube's April Fool's prank: The site's shutting down till 2023

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:05:51 +0530

YouTube says it will also select one definitive video as the winner and the result will be announced in 2023.

Facebook to pay users for Facebooking; early-bird applications open

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:41 +0530

The new Advanced Facebookers program is being currently tested amongst a small group of users in New Zealand.

BSNL's Internet capacity down due to cuts in undersea cable

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 05:32:06 +0530

Telecom PSU BSNL said its Internet capacity has dropped by 21 per cent due to multiple fibre cuts in three under-sea cable systems that connect the country with many parts of the world.

HTC One scores 1 out of 10 for repairability after teardown

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:39:07 +0530

If you are planning to buy an HTC One, then you better handle it with kid gloves. Smartphones can be extremely painful to repair, but thankfully, there are handy guides all over the place for someone wanting to take the DIY route.

Here is why Spamhaus Internet attack was good

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:29:17 +0530

It's been a few days since the worst denial-of-service attack in the internet's three-decade history. A 300-gigabit-per-second torrent of traffic flooded the networks of Spamhaus, and the Internet's major switches in London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. It was like a million cars trying to get on to Mumbai's Sealink at the same time. Some called it the attack that "almost broke the Internet".

Cyber security market may reach $870 mn by 2017: Report

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:22:21 +0530

Global market for cyber security solutions may grow to USD 870 million by 2017, says research firm IDC. Cybercriminals use thousands of networked computers (botnets) to 'jam' a website by directing excessive traffic to it, causing it to crash.

End of the line for Roadrunner supercomputer

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:19:37 +0530

It's the end of the line for Roadrunner, a first-of-its-kind collection of processors that once reigned as the world's fastest supercomputer.

2G scam: Raja defends decision to bypass Law Ministry

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:01:18 +0530

Former telecom minister A Raja has defended the Telecom Ministry's decision to bypass the Law Ministry in seeking legal opinion of the then Solicitor General GE Vahanvati directly on 2G issue saying it was "perfectly permissible" to approach the law officer in certain cases. Raja told the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 2G issue that it is "perfectly permissible" for a government department to seek the opinion of a law officer when he is already representing it in litigation and advising it on same issues.

Apple iRadio coming this summer, says record label executive

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:59:02 +0530

Spotify and the likes, you have a reason to worry. We have word that Apple's own music streaming service iRadio is looking dead on for a summer release.

Japan's NEC in talks to sell mobile phone unit to Lenovo: Source

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:33:49 +0530

Japan's NEC Corp is in talks to sell its struggling mobile phone unit to its personal computer venture partner Lenovo Group Ltd, a source familiar with the discussions said, confirming media reports of the negotiations.

Saudi Arabia may try to end anonymity for Twitter users

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:32:02 +0530

Saudi Arabia may try to end anonymity for Twitter users in the country by limiting access to the site to people who register their identification documents, the Arab News daily reported on Saturday.

Planning Commission organises 'Hackathon' on April 6-7

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 03:21:56 +0530

National Innovation Council and the Planning Commission have come together with some of the best institutions in the country to organise the first ever 'Hackathon' on the 12th Five-Year Plan on April 6 and 7.

Videocon Mobile to provide pan-India services in 2-3 years

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:31:06 +0530

Videocon Mobile Services, which operates in seven of the 22 telecom circles, said it intends to cover the entire country within 2-3 years.

Amazon plans to buy book recommendations site Goodreads

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 10:14:26 +0530

Amazon.com Inc said it plans to acquire the book recommendation website, Goodreads. In buying Goodreads, Amazon gets a community of bibliophiles primed to buy and recommend books - one of its key areas of business.

Facebook likely to reveal modified version of Android at April 4 event

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:39:23 +0530

Facebook has invited journalists to the unveiling of what it calls its "new home on Android."

Apple patents iPhone with wraparound display

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 09:30:51 +0530

Apple is seeking a patent for an iPhone that has a display that wraps around the edges of the device, expanding the viewable area and eliminating all physical buttons.

Apple draws Chinese regulator's ire for its after-sales service

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:25:51 +0530

Apple was singled out on March 15 by state-run China Central Television in an annual corporate malpractice expose.

'Journey' sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:11:35 +0530

The artsy video game developed swept the 13th annual ceremony Wednesday with six wins.

Mike Lazaridis was asked to reconsider his resignation as RIM co-CEO

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:09:22 +0530

Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie stepped down in January 2012 after several quarters of disappointing results.

Cuban revolution video game 'Gesta Final' lets users play Che Guevara

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:46:10 +0530

Gesta Final starts with the user joining the 82 rebels who in 1956 sailed to Cuba from Mexico aboard the Granma.

Google ventures into grocery delivery with Google Shopping Express

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:15:48 +0530

The delivery service is part of Google's effort to increase consumer reliance on the Internet.

BlackBerry sells 1 million Z10 phones, reports quarterly profit

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:38:59 +0530

BlackBerry announced an unexpected quarterly profit on demand for the new touchscreen device that holds the key to its successful turnaround, but revenue remained far below year-earlier levels.

Nokia fined by Indian tax officials, court issues stay

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:14:47 +0530

Nokia said on Thursday that Indian tax officials had issued the Finnish mobile phone maker with a fine although the Delhi High Court issued a stay on the demand.

WishTel Ira Capsule: A convertible tablet-laptop launched at Rs 16,000

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:09:51 +0530

Wishtel has launched a convertible tablet laptop named "IRA Capsule". It has a 10.1-inch LED multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1024x786 pixels, and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Google opens up YouTube video rental and purchase for Indian users

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 02:01:09 +0530

Movies available on rent on YouTube are available at prices starting from Rs 50.

Steve Jobs' first boss gives tips on how to find the next Steve Jobs

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:05:50 +0530

Bushnell's book "Finding The Next Steve Jobs: How to Find, Hire, Keep and Nurture Creative Talent," doesn't provide intimate details about what Jobs was like after he dropped out of Reed College in Portland, Ore., and went to work as a technician in 1974 at Atari in Los Gatos, California.

Google Play movies now available in India

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:14:32 +0530

After satiating the bookworms, Google now has the movie buffs sorted too. Google Play Movies is finally here in India. It's a new section on the Play Store that could well turn out to be your newest movie shopping destination.

Google adds street views inside Japan nuclear zone

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:19:39 +0530

Google Street View is giving the world a rare glimpse into one of Japan's eerie ghost towns, created when the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami sparked a nuclear disaster that has left the area uninhabitable.

Mobile ads to push Twitter ad revenue near $1 billion in 2014: Report

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:43:30 +0530

Twitter will generate nearly $1 billion in ad revenue next year due to a surge in mobile advertising on its Web microblogging service, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg forming a political group: Source

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:33:16 +0530

A person familiar with Facebook says Zuckerberg is forming a political group to address issues such as education reform, immigration and scientific research.

Internet slowed by cyber attack on spam blocker

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:50:09 +0530

One of the largest ever cyber attacks is slowing global internet services and the disruption could get worse, experts said on Wednesday, after an organisation blocking "spam" content became a target.

Google Glass facing privacy and safety concerns

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:18:16 +0530

Google Glass, the US techology giant's revolutionary wearable computer is still months away from release, but there is a growing movement across America seeking to limit and in some cases ban the use of the glasses due to both privacy and safety concerns.

Ericsson in talks to buy Microsoft's TV software unit: Report

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:35:05 +0530

Ericsson is in talks to buy Microsoft Corp's IPTV business, which makes software used by phone companies such as AT&T to deliver television over the Internet, Bloomberg reported, quoting people with knowledge of the matter.

Linux users file complaint against Microsoft

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:58:25 +0530

A Spanish association representing open-source software users has filed a complaint against Microsoft Corp to the European Commission, in a new challenge to the Windows developer following a hefty fine earlier this month.

Facebook expands ad targeting system to its newsfeed

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:46:44 +0530

Facebook is expanding the advertising system that lets marketers tailor messages to users of the No. 1 social network based on their browsing history, in the company's latest step to refine its ad business.

Flipboard launches new edition; lets readers create magazines

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:37:45 +0530

Social magazine app Flipboard launched on Tuesday one of its biggest overhauls to date allowing readers to create and share their own magazines in a bid to keep growing in popularity.

Now, collar with a hidden airbag that turns into helmet on impact

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 04:07:10 +0530

Swedish inventors have developed a fashionably large collar, with a hidden airbag, worn around the neck that doubles as a bicycle helmet to keep you safe from injury.

Just four phone calls may reveal your identity: Research

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:30:15 +0530

Just four phone calls are enough to reveal your personal information, MIT researchers have warned. A new study led by Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that data derived from mobile phone networks, using just the location of radio masts, could identify the about a vast majority of people from just four pieces of information.

Celkon A119 Signature HD launched; available online for Rs 13,499

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:03:26 +0530

Celkon has launched the A119 Signature HD, the company's flagship Android smartphone. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) touchscreen display. The phone is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

Tata Motors to shutdown for 11 days for maintenance

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 02:23:52 +0530

Leading automobile company Tata Motors will undertake a 11-day shutdown to carry out maintenance of equipments at its Jamshedpur plant from March 27, a senior company official said today.

Micromax sued by Ericsson over patent infringement

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:52:43 +0530

The smartphone patent wars have so far managed to steer clear of Indian courts, but acting on a suit filed by Swedish telecom giant Ericsson, the Delhi High Court has told Micromax to pay royalties on every device it sells as part of an interim arrangement.

LG Optimus G review: Refined, powerful and competitively priced

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:18:02 +0530

After getting a lot of flak in India for the off-the-wall shape of its mammoth Optimus Vu, LG launched its new smartphone in India named Optimus G - in an attempt to gain a foothold in the Indian smartphone market where rivals such as Samsung, Sony and HTC are growing.

Facebook adds 'reply' button to comments for Pages

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:39:28 +0530

After launching Graph Search and the new News Feed, Facebook has now introduced one more feature that lets users reply to comments.

Nexus 7 tablet now available on Google Play India store for Rs 15,999

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:37:08 +0530

Google has finally made its much-awaited Nexus 7 tablet, with 16GB of storage space, available for Indian consumers via its Google Play (India) store.

Yahoo acquires mobile news startup Summly

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:17:56 +0530

Yahoo Inc has snapped up mobile news aggregator Summly, the latest in a string of small acquisitions intended to bolster the Web portal's mobile services.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus available online for Rs 22,900

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:30:45 +0530

Considering the success of its Galaxy S II smartphone, Samsung announced the next verson of the phone named the "Galaxy S2 Plus" in January.

Lenovo launches 18 new all-in-one PCs at Rs 21,990 onwards

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:12:24 +0530

Lenovo today announced a range of 18 new consumer all-in-ones (AIOs). The new edition of the IdeaCentre AIOs ranges from the A series, to the feature-rich B Series to the affordable C series.

World's top 20 startup ecosystems: Bangalore ranks 19th

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:36:00 +0530

Startup Genome released a report on the world's top startup ecosystems.

Computer users to spend 1.5 billion hours, $22 bn battling malware: Study

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:57:24 +0530

Computer users will spend 1.5 billion hours and USD 22 billion identifying, repairing and recovering from the impact of malware, while global enterprises will spend USD 114 billion to deal with the impact of a malware-induced cyberattacks, says a Microsoft study.

LG reportedly working on a product similar to Google Glass

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:07:30 +0530

If a report from The Korean Times is to be believed, LG is working on its own smart wristwatch and a product similar to the Google Glass.

Saudi Arabia's top cleric criticises Twitter users

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:07:04 +0530

Saudi Arabia's top religious cleric has criticised the social media website Twitter, calling it "a council for jokesters" and a place for unjust, incorrect messages.

Apple buys indoor mapping startup WiFiSlam

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:33:16 +0530

Apple has acquired a Silicon Valley startup, WiFiSlam, which makes mapping applications for smartphones.

Book Google for violating India's mapping regulations: BJP MP

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:30:25 +0530

The government should book Google for "violating" India's defence regulations on maps and force the company to surrender its "illegally stored" data to the Surveyor General of India, BJP MP Tarun Vijay says.

Delhi buying chocolates online, Hyderabad electric shavers: eBay

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:14:55 +0530

Buyers in Delhi are indulging their sweet tooth by buying chocolates online, customers in Chennai are spending big on battery-operated toys, while consumers in Kolkata find solace in acquiring Tibetan collectibles, a census by eCommerce platform eBay shows.

HTC promises widespread launch of HTC One smartphone by April end

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:11:53 +0530

HTC Corp said its latest smartphone, the HTC One, will roll out in three countries next week, but sales will be delayed in North America and other countries in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Videocon plans to add about 6 million subscribers in 2013-14

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:59:23 +0530

Videocon Mobile Services, which has permits to operate in seven circles out of the country's total 22 circles, has plans to expand services pan-India in a phased manner.

Government set to cancel Aakash tablet project

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:25:47 +0530

The government is all set to cancel the Aakash tablet - India's low cost version of an iPad - that is suffering from delays in manufacturing, a faulty processor and low memory. The new Human Resource and Development Minister Pallam Raju made the decision of cancelling the tablets, which has been a dream project of IT and Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal.

Sony rolls out first Xperia Z update with fix for 'sudden-death' issue

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:10:11 +0530

The Sony Xperia Z has been one of the most popular phones this year. Its water and dustproof body and the full HD display have propelled it up in the popularity charts. But soon users started reporting a weird bug in the phone, which would turn off the phone and only a hard reset (power + volume up) would get it started again.

Shutterfly sues to shut down Kodak photo app

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:59:07 +0530

Photo service Shutterfly Inc has sued to shut down an Eastman Kodak Co app that lets users purchase photo albums made from pictures stored on Facebook Inc's social media network, according to court documents.

Zynga relaunches gaming site, loosens Facebook ties

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:56:02 +0530

Online game publisher Zynga Inc relaunched its website, allowing users to play its games without first signing on to Facebook, a significant step toward establishing its independence from Facebook Inc.

Microsoft did not violate Google patent: ITC judge

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 04:47:29 +0530

The long-running Xbox case has seen many twists and turns since it was filed in late 2010.

Leaked: Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini - 4.3 inches, 1.6GHz dual-core

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:47:52 +0530

The Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini's rumoured specifications reveal a mid-range handset.

Female developer fired after tweeting about men's sexual comments

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:15:02 +0530

Adria Richards took a photo of two men and posted it on Twitter with their alleged comments.

Tom Cruise sets up page on Russian social network Vkontakte

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 12:23:19 +0530

Vkontakte dominates the Russian social media market with about 10 times more users than Facebook.

Aakash tablet's fate uncertain, government concedes production failure

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:04:32 +0530

Datawind was asked to supply one lakh pieces of Aakash tablet initially, which never happened.

10 pc of Facebook users, 5 pc of Twitter users abused online

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:19:25 +0530

In 62 per cent of cases on Facebook, the insult came from people the recipient knows in real life.

Apple blames 'old-fashioned' record labels, film studios for high prices

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:41:30 +0530

Executives from Apple, Adobe Systems and Microsoft were grilled by a special Australian parliamentary committee.

Google, Apple, Amazon test music streaming waters

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 02:11:36 +0530

Technology giants Apple, Google and Amazon are furiously manoeuvring for position in the online music business.

Apple iPhone is outdated, says BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:45:18 +0530

BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins said a lack of innovation at Apple has left iPhone's user interface outdated.

The answer to bad speech is more speech: Google's Eric Schmidt

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:11:26 +0530

Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt urges Myanmar to embrace free speech.

Google's Eric Schmidt uses a BlackBerry!

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:30:47 +0530

Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt uses a BlackBerry! May be too surprising, but it's true. "I am a BlackBerry user. I like the keyboard of BlackBerry," said Schmidt answering some rapid-fire questions from the Editor of a British daily at Google's Big Tent - a forum to discuss Internet and its impact on economy, governance etc.

Google's Chrome, Android systems to stay separate: Eric Schmidt

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:25:33 +0530

Google Inc's Chrome and Android operating systems will remain separate products but could have more overlap, Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said, a week after the two came under a single boss.

Twitter@7: 7 years since the first tweet; 7 first-of-its-kind tweets

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:42:08 +0530

Exactly seven years ago, on March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, posted the first ever tweet.