Xiaomi to launch Redmi 3A with 4,000mAh battery for Rs 6,000
Riding on the success of Xiaomi Redmi series, the tech giant is all set to launch the Redmi 3A with a 4000mAh battery. The smartphone is aimed towards those seeking a budget handset with a good battery life. According to Mydrivers the Redmi 3A will feature a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1720 x […]
Telcos take cover under new technology to ‘mask’ call drops
New Delhi: Trying to deflect heat over poor service quality, mobile operators are taking refuge in a new technology to “mask” call drops that shows a call as remaining ‘connected’ even when the network connection is lost and the caller is unable to hear voice from the other side.Earlier, the call used to get automatically […]
When and where to buy Lenovo ZUK Z1 in India? Registrations open on Amazon.in
After two successful flash sales in India, Lenovo is once again making its worthy ZUK Z1 smartphone available via the channel. As usual, the handset can be purchased on Amazon.in, Lenovo’s exclusive retail partner for ZUK Z1 sales in India, on Thursday, June 2. Since the ZUK Z1 is sold via flash sales, registrations are […]
Mobile radiation shows positive results for cancer: Study
For years now, mobile radiation has been a topic of concern. Scientists and enthusiasts have always believed that the microwave radio frequencies emitted from mobile phones could be harmful to human tissue, resulting in cancer and other health hazards. Loads of research and findings till date haven’t been able to prove any link between human […]
Microsoft, Facebook to jointly build subsea cable for faster internet
The 6,600 km MAREA cable will be the highest-capacity subsea cable to ever cross the Atlantic – eight fibre pairs and an initial estimated design capacity of 160 Tbps, the companies said in a statement on Friday.The construction of the cable will commence in August 2016 and is expected to be completed in October 2017.“As […]
WhatsApp is world’s most popular messaging app; beats Messenger, Viber and others: Survey
WhatsApp is undoubtedly the leader of messaging apps for its simplistic, cross-platform nature. Now, there are numbers backing the Facebook-owned app’s popularity around the world. In a new market survey done by research firm Similar Web, WhatsApp is declared the world’s most popular messaging app, used in 109 countries, or 55.6 percent of the world.The […]
Microsoft’s Windows 10 push comes to shove for some users
SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft really, REALLY wants you to upgrade to Windows 10.Since last summer, the tech giant has pushed and prodded PC owners to upgrade their machines to its latest Windows version. While the upgrade is currently free for most consumers with Windows PCs, critics say the company’s heavy-handed nudging amounts to an “offer you […]
Pebble introduces three new smart wearable gadgets on Kickstarter
Pebble, the company responsible for introducing the first smartwatch, has introduced two new hate-rate monitor enabled models—Pebble 2 and the Pebble Time 2—along with a 3G ultra-wearable for mobile-free exercising. The company has unveiled all three products on crowd-funding website, Kickstarter.First on the list is the 3G ultra-wearable Pebble Core; the company has worked with […]
Microsoft’s launches three new Garage apps to help SMBs
In a view to boost small business industry in India, Microsoft has introduced three new Android Apps from its Garage project- Sprightly, Connection and Kaizala.Microsoft’s Garage apps have been developed for small business, helping them solve SMB needs around digital presence, business relationships, team management, and business transactions. Firstly, the Sprightly app has focused on […]
Consultation paper on internet telephony in a month: Trai
New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai will come out with a consultation paper on internet-based telephone service in a month.”We are brining out consultation paper soon on internet telephony. It is a matter of weeks…a month,” Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Chairman R S Sharma told PTI when asked about the regulator’s views on calls made […]
Smart home gadgets need to live together
United States: Smart home technology that has long been knocking at doors will settle into the mainstream after rival gadgets and services become hassle-free guests that get along with one another, industry insiders say.While smart home offerings have been around for years, attention has been heightened by Google, Amazon and Apple maneuvering to be at […]
India’s next PARAM supercomputer coming in 18 months
Ministry of Science and Technology Secretary Ashutosh Sharma recently said India would be getting new supercomputers as part of the government’s Rs. 4,500-crore National Supercomputing Mission. In an interview with the International Business Times, India, Sanjay Wandhekar, associate director and head of the Department of High Performance Computing at the Centre for Development of Advanced […]
Alcatel launches its ‘Pop Star’ smartphone in India
New Delhi: Alcatel on Monday announced the launch of its new smartphone range, the ‘POP STAR’. The 5-inch Pop Star, part of the mobile brand’s POP series and is uniquely positioned to boost the all new POP lineup.The new device features a curved back cover, gives the phone elegant slim edges with a sturdy hold […]
Facebook set to overhaul “Trending Topics”
Reiterating that an internal investigation revealed no evidence of systematic political bias in the selection or prominence of stories in its “Trending Topics” feature, Facebook is set to revamp the controversial feature in response to a Senate inquiry into allegations of an editorial bias against conservative news organisations.In a blog post on Tuesday, Colin […]
Microsoft hints at ‘Gears of War 4’ content and more for E3 2016
Microsoft seems to be geared up for the upcoming annual gaming event E3 2016, where it is expected to make some new game announcements and reveal new content for old games. The Microsoft team was recently more outright for the first time about its E3 plans and said it had conducted an end-to-end walkthrough of […]
Colour your life with Syska Smartlight
With incandescent lamps and even CFLs on the way out, LEDS are the home lighting solutions of the future. But just replacing older bulbs with white or yellow LEDs will be economical — but boring. Why not exploit the full potential of LEDs by smartening them up with a wireless connection. The Syska SmartLight is […]
Microsoft allows Skype integration for third-party app developers
Skype for Business could soon find its way to custom apps as Microsoft has officially released the Skype for Business software development kit (SDK) for download. Skype for Business allows users to meet and collaborate remotely through dedicated servers and infrastructure, apparently making it faster and more secure than the free-to-download version.The company announced on […]
Samsung Galaxy C5 release date, features: Launch imminent as it clears FCC
Samsung appears set for the release of its two mid-range devices, the Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7, from the new C series. The Galaxy C5 has been cleared by a couple of telecommunication authorities and seen on Bluetooth SIG for certification, giving a clear hint that its launch is not far off.The South Korean technology […]
An app to help you shop
Have you met Shop Skipper yet? It’s like the Zomato of the fashion world. You know where you can get the juiciest burgers in town, but do you know where you’d find metallic silver loafers? This new interactive app can tell you just that. Started by Kamakshi Maheshwari and Prerna Jain, it works differently from […]
An app to monitor law and order
The district police have provided teeth to the patrolling system by introducing vehicles fitted video-recording cameras having an exclusive high security app. Launching the hi-tech system here on Sunday, SP N Manivannan said thanks to the ‘fourth generation patrolling vehicles’, he can now monitor any situation in the town sitting in his chamber. “Before reaching […]