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Samsung Printing Solutions: The next zenith of Innovation
Samsung intends to make printing solutions more efficient, with commendable print speeds, less wastage and cost effective mobile printing.
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Remembering, as an extreme sport
A fast-paced, digitally enhanced memory tournament was an unusual collaboration between industry, academic scientists and science, to develop drugs for cognition.
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Top 10 of 18,000 species you didn’t know existed
Scientists believe nature holds another 10 million undiscovered species, from single-celled organisms to mammals.
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Smartphones to buy this season
The best Android smartphones across various budgets for the average buyer.
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Oppo Joy review: Good screen and camera, but Moto E might be a killjoy
Oppo has done a neat job of packaging decent specs at its entry level price point
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LG introduces new charcoal lighting microwave for Indian market
The new Charcoal lighting heaters make cooking more natural and efficient as compared to conventional sheath like charcoal grilling.
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Facebook beefs up privacy for new users
The changes are part of the latest effort by Facebook to address concerns about privacy, following criticism over its data mining practices for marketing purposes.
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Is Moto E the best budget phone? Here are the best Android smartphones for every budget
This is all you need to read before deciding which Android smartphone to pick in your budget
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Check out if you are a part of NASA’s ‘Global Selfie’ of Earth
NASA has released the 'Global Selfie' created by combining over 36,000 pictures clicked by individuals.
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Moon may get a high-speed broadband connection
A ground terminal at White Sands, New Mexico, uses four separate telescopes to send the uplink signal to the Moon.
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PC market show negative growth in Q1; Dell is top vendor, says IDC
IDC India expects the overall sentiments to get a boost from a stable administration in the centre
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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex review: The return of the netbook?
A portable computer for simple tasks like browing, responding to emails and chatting, like you would have with a netbook.
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Google’s latest tablet will capture images in 3D
Wall Street Journal says the device will have two back cameras, infrared depth sensors and advanced software
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Plantronics announces new Wearables,Voyager Edge Bluetooth headset and BackBeat FIT headphones
The latest Wearable devices from Plantronics for Indian market offers useful features with sleek and trendy design at a price of Rs. 7490.
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Launch: Micromax Unite 2 has 21 languages. Is it as good as Moto E?
Micromax Unite 2 is equipped with the Reverie Multilingual pack that offers users to communicate in 20 Indian regional languages & English.
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Portronics launches new ultra-portable Aux speaker- Cubix at Rs. 1299/-
Cubix offers a sleek design and comes in three exciting silicon casing colours of blue, orange and yellow.
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New tech to convert waste heat into electricity
Low-temperature waste-heat conversion into electricity - where temperature differences are less than 100 degrees Celsius, study reveals.
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ZICOM introduces feature rich Hybrid Mini Digital Video Recorder
ZICOM's new portable DVR displays and records at full frame rate of 30 fps per channel of video and is accessible from a cell phone.
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Fitbit, Pebble leaders in wearable bands race; Sony pips Samsung
Canalys expects smart band market shares to change frequently as new products are released in 2014
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Review: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 works as laptop, has trade-offs
To appreciate Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 3, you need to accept the notion that one device can do it all.
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Nokia Lumia 1320 review: A big, bulky giant
The Nokia Lumia 1320 comes with a big display, high-quality audio and long battery life
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Creative launches Sound Blaster EVO Zx, Sound Blaster EVO ZxR wireless gaming headsets
The EVO Zx and ZxR will be available in India by the end of this month.
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Modi Tsu’namo: A fun game to celebrate Narendra Modi’s victory
Game is available on the Google Play Store and celebrates the spirit of elections in a fun way.
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How to select the right AC for your home this summer
LG India's Saurabh Baisakhia explains what to look for while buying an AC, and how to get the best out of it.
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Mitashi GAME In ThunderBolt 2 Review: This console is not for hardcore gamers
Mitashi GAME In Thunder Bolt 2 console is not for hard-core gamers, it is only for Android junkies or children.
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Google overtakes Apple as world’s top brand: Survey
Apple, which dominated the top position for three straight years, saw its brand value fall by 20 per cent to USD 147.88 billion.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 tablet takes aim at Apple’s MacBook
Surface Pro 3 tablet comes in three models starting from $799 and costing up to $1,949, features a 12-inch screen.
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New smart lock alerts you if someone tries to steal your bike
The solar panels embedded on the bike need only an hour of sunlight to last through a month of usage.
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Launch: Panasonic P81 comes with octa-core processor, Evernote premium
The P81 is just 7.9-mm thick and has a leatherette body.
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First twitter tool gauges world’s emotions in real-time
We Feel will help researchers verify whether the large and fast sample of information coming from Twitter can accurately map our emotions.
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Arise launches ‘Czar’ AR-44 Android mobile at Rs 4,499
The phone features 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 512 MB RAM, 2MP camera and 1500 mAh battery.
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The funniest Rubik’s cube tweets
The funniest tweets around the world at the 40th birthday of the world’s favourite puzzle toy, Rubik’s cube
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Arise India launches pocket friendly Android Phone at Rs. 4499/-
Powered by a 1.2 GHz Dual-Core processor, Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, 4” Display, the Arise AR-44 is a pocket-friendly phone at Rs. 4499/-
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Sony announces affordable USB Portable Charger CP-V3A at Rs.1590
The USB portable charger from Sony has a capacity of 3,000mAh and comes in the 6 vivid colors. It is priced at Rs. 1590
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Delhi students win first award at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair
9 Indian students were awarded at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, the world’s largest high school science research competition.
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First technique to turn light into matter discovered
The calculation was found to be theoretically sound but Breit and Wheeler said that they never expected anybody to physically demonstrate their prediction.
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Nikon Coolpix P530 review: Good for enthusiasts who like to experiment
The full range of manual exposure control is an asset for anyone wishing to understand serious photographic basics
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Launchpad: Huawei Ascend
The Ascend G6 has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera features 88 degree wide angle shooting and auto-facial enhancement.
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Shoot and Score
With its 20.7MP camera, the Xperia Z2 is undoubtedly among the best flagship phones in the market
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Apple, Google call truce in smartphone patent war
Both companies agreed to work together in some areas of patent reforms.
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Huawei introduces 3 new Smartphones -Huawei Ascend G6, Huawei Ascend G750 and Huawei Honor 3C
Huawei announced three smartphones Ascend G750, Huawei Ascend G6 and Huawei Honor 3C on Friday with Virat, Yuvraj, Villers and Starc.
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Ancient girl’s skeleton provides new clues on human migration
Naia, one of the earliest inhabitants of the America has helped resolve a question of the link b/w ancestral and modern Native Americans.
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Russia loses telecoms satellite in failed rocket launch
The parts of the satellite fell from a height of 150 kms into the Pacific Ocean or were scattered over Siberia and Russia's Far East.
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Samsung ties up with Vodafone, Aircel for billing integration
Vodafone and Aircel users now can purchase applications from Samsung and Android store through their monthly bills with the recent tie-up.
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New app measures how addicted you are to your phone
The app was developed by an Indian couple Mrigaen Kapadia and his wife Nupur Kapadia.
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Intex announces ‘Aqua i 5HD’ with 13 MP camera at 9990
The phone has 13 MP rear camera, 1 GM RAM and is equipped with four sensors - Light Sensor, Magnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G sensor.
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Acer launches Aspire E1-510 notebook at 20,999+
The 15.6" notebook is 25.3mm thin and weighs a little more than 2 kgs, making it 33% slimmer & lighter than any other entry-level notebooks.
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JBL Authentics L16 Speaker: A league in its own
This JBL creation lets you enjoy studio-quality stereo sound from a single, stylish enclosure.
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Teens prefer smartphones over sex: Study
Nearly a fifth of the students surveyed spend more than five hours online daily, researchers found.
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Portonics new portable wifi scanner ‘Scanny 6 wi-fi’
Scanny 6 Wi-Fi is available at a price of Rs. 7,999
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Game review: Million Dollar Arm misses link with movie, but is still fun
The point and shoot game offers a 3D interface to aim and hit baseball gloves in time bounded levels.
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IIT Bombay launches its first MOOC courses on the edX platform
Registrations for the courses have started and over 35,000 learners worldwide have already registered.
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NASA discovers square-shaped hole in Sun
The coronal hole is an area where the solar wind is streaming out of the Sun at superfast speeds.
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LG rolls out premium smart appliances that “Chat”
LG HomeChat service allow users to control smart appliances like refrigerator, washing machine or oven when away from home.
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Now, a screen protector that makes your phone bulletproof
The screen protectors are currently available for iPhone, iPads and iPad Minis as well as top models from LG and Samsung.
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Sennheiser launches IE 800 earphone, two headphone amplifiers in India
The German brand has launched three products in India aimed at audiophile segment.
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At Rs 6,999, Moto E will have Indian manufacturers worried
Moto E has a 4.3-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP camera and 1,900 mAh battery
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The cheat sheet to build your own gaming PC
PC gaming ain't dead yet! Here's what you need to build yourself a rig to get your game on
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BlackBerry aims to reverse emerging market slump with budget handset Z3
BlackBerry Z3 Jakarta Edition will hit store shelves on May 15.
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Microsoft says it is ready with 4G devices
Microsoft is ready with their 4G band devices in India and will launch them as soon as operators decide about starting 4G services.
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Lava launches Iris X Series Android KitKat under Rs 8000
Lava Iris X1 comes with 4.5-inch IPS display, new Android 4.4 Kitkat at a very affordable price tag of Rs 8,000.
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Why the Nokia Lumia 630 price seems a good ploy to thwart Moto E
Motorola's latest, to be announced tomorrow, is likely to be priced around Rs 10,000
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Supercapacitor can be woven into clothes to power devices
The device packs an interconnected network of graphene and carbon nanotubes that can charge and release energy much faster than a battery.
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Karbonn to launch Titanium Hexa smartphone on Amazon
Karbonn Titanium Hexa, priced at Rs 16,990 will be the first phone from Karbonn to feature the Amazon mobile shopping app.
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Huawei unveils Ascend P7 with 5-inch 1080p display and 13MP camera
The latest smartphone delivers standout design, unparalleled camera experience, ultra-fast connectivity and superb battery backup- Huawei
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Karbonn’s Titanium Hexa will be exlusive to Amazon.in
Karbonn will start making the Amazon application available on its next generation smartphones
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Samsung Tizen smartphone likely to debut in India, Russia
This is latest step in Samsung's push to compete in mobile software with Google and Apple.
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ASUS Transformer Book Trio full review: This 3-in-one does work
Buy the Trio if you will use all of its capabilities, otherwise you will just be wasting money.
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New smartphone app to help you sleep
The method is based on the uniquely incoherent nature of sleep onset "mentation" a term used by Beaudoin.
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bSafe app to calm nerves of mothers 
bSafe is the brainchild of Silje Vallestads, a mom who was concerned about the safety of her daughter.
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Apple sings a different tune with Beats deal
Apple Inc's plan to pay $3.2 billion for Beats Electronics, maker of headphones with an up-and-coming streaming music service.
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Quirky gadgets: Earphones on a zip and USBs for the phone
A new series on the quirkiest gadgets in town
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Nokia to launch dual-SIM Lumia 630
Powered by Windows Phone 8.1, the Lumia 630 features a 4.5-inch display, 5-megapixel auto focus camera & 8GB of expandable internal storage.
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Smartphone penetration to reach 45% in india by 2020: Ericsson
Ericsson listed superior network reliability, coverage and speed as key elements for a good mobile broadband experience.
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Soon, plants may power planes
The study was published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science.
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Gionee Elife S5.5 now selling for Rs 22,999
The Gionee Elife S5.5 will run on the new Amigo OS, based on Android 4.2
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Apple on verge of buying Beats for $ 3.2 billion
If Apple gets the deal, this would be by far the largest purchase in Apple Inc.'s 38-year history.
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First solar ‘sibling’ discovered
The newly identified star is not visible to the unaided eye but can be easily seen with low-power binoculars.
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New smartphone app detects mood swings via voice analysis
The same technology made for bipolar disorder could be useful in schizophrenia.
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Are tablets losing steam? Apple’s iPad sales seem to suggest so
Apple leads global PC market even though its share fell from 20 per cent to 17 per cent
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Audio Technica Sonicfuel ATH-CKX9 review: A balance pair of earphones
The ATH-CKX9 appears as a good earphone option, especially since it does not cost as much as its rivals
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Space station loses power channel, backup working
The International Space Station faces a temporary failure as one of its power channel met with an electrical malfunction.
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Nintendo planning lower-priced console for new markets
Nintendo plans to launch a low price console for emerging markets such as China, as Weak Wii U sales left Nintendo with a loss for the 3rd straight year
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Kores India launches PT-H105 label printer
PT-H105 can be use to label file folders, CD cases, bookshelves, filing cabinets and various personal and home products.
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CricHQ Teams with Nokia and UCWeb Inc. to expand its presence in India
New Zealand-based cricket technology company CricHQ announced its partnership with Nokia and UCweb to expand its reach in cricket-mad India
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Sony launches Xperia Z2 takes on HTC One M8 pricing with free SmartBand combo
The Sony SmartBand costs Rs 5,990 when bought without the phone
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Soon, cheap portable chip for instant blood tests
The chip would not only be quick - results are available in minutes - but also inexpensive and portable.
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Sony Xperia Z2 review video: This phone can replace your camcorder and much more
There is no doubt that the Sony Xperia Z2 is among the best flagship phones out there.
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Go Puck review: Convenient and sturdy, but need to be more reliable
There is also an active mount that lets you clip, strap or screw the Puck when you are on the move.
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Oppo Joy is aimed at young and is priced at Rs 8,990
The phone has a unique feature called Hotknot that enables secure file sharing.
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Samsung Gear Fit review: Good for those who have a Samsung Galaxy phone
This device is useless for people who don't own a new Galaxy device. It might be a lure for some of them to move to Samsung.
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Samsung HU9000 launched at Rs 4,49,900. LED goes curved too
The TVs will also feature Samsung's new Multi-Link feature that will let users watch two screen at the same time
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China’s Alibaba seeks blockbuster IPO in US
Alibaba filed an IPO that could surpass the $16 billion that Facebook and its early investors raised two years ago.
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Smartphone travel apps to download this summer
Check out some of the best smartphone applications available on various platforms to organise your holidays.
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Windows Phone 8.1 review: Decent upgrade, but we won’t get the best part
The news features are all practical, but a lot of them seem inspired, or forced, by Android's success.
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Smart 24X7, a panic button app that tries to be different
App is powered by a call centre run by creators of the software.
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World to have 3 billion Internet users by year end: UN
UN's report said 44 per cent of the world's households will have internet access by 2014 end.
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Can Windows Phone challenge Android at cheaper price points?
Windows Phone can challenge Android at cheaper price points
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Wechat brings free 1GB cloud storage for users
WeChat becomes the only social messaging platform to let users store their favourite moments with 1 GB free cloud storage space.
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Creative T3150w wireless speaker quick-read review
Great option for casual music listeners and movie viewers who just want a good set of speakers
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LG L90 Dual review: There is more to this phone than the knocking on heaven’s door code
The L90 is powered by the latest Android OS, the 4.4 KitKat and is in perfect synch with the phone’s hardware
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Vhoto lets you make photos from videos
Vhoto lets users select a frame from a video imported or shot from the application and make a photo out of it.
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This microSD card from Sandisk has 128GB storage
The SanDisk Ultra microSDXC UHS-I memory card (128GB) will cost Rs 9,999.
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Audio-Technica launches complete range of ATH headphones
Taking cues from the sound and proprietary design of the ATH-M50 professional monitor headphones, the new ATH-M20x, ATH-M30x ATH-M40x and ATH-50x deliver accurate audio and comfort.
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Carbon samples from Sarnath could be from 395 BC
Two carbon samples were also sent to Beta Analytic Inc in USA last month
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Bluetooth audio: What matters more, convenience or quality?
If you do notice a difference between wired and wireless audio, then you probably want to stick with wired
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Amar Chitra Katha arrives on mobile phones, tablets
Amar Chitra Katha has launched ACK Comics, its official digital store app for across platforms - Windows 8, iOS and Android.
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Bacteria from Earth can colonise Mars: NASA
When researchers exposed this hardy organism to a simulated Mars environment that kills standard spores in 30 seconds, it survived 30 minutes.
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New technology to use body heat to power cellphones
The small and flexible generator can be used to power up heart monitors, smart glasses and other wearable tech.
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Microsoft rescues XP users with emergency browser fix
Users should have automatic updates turned on to get the security fix
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With 30-second video, can Flickr take on Vine and Instagram?
Users can now flick through photos much faster than before, giving more meaning to the entire Flickr concept
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Motorola is launching another phone and it is coming to India too
Reports suggest this could be the launch of the Moto E, an affordable mid-segment phone
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Dolby Atmos finally comes to Delhi
Delite Cinemas will now have a 64-speaker array, compared to mono system with which it launched in 1955
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Facebook lets users limit data shared with apps
Facebook introduced new features that let users limit how much personal information they share with third-party mobile apps.
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Motorola Moto X: It’s user-friendly, and affordable too
Fine build quality, curvy looks, one-handed usage and two gimmicky features make the Motorola Moto X stand out
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HTC One M8 not yet available in India, and there is no price cut
We checked the Flipkart, where the phone has apparently made an appearance, and found that the phone is marked 'out of stock'.
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Nokia X+, XL to hit stores this month
Nokia XL could be among the cheapest phablets available from a branded player
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Autodesk launches 2015 Design Suites in India
Autodesk India and SAARC MD Pradeep Nair said users will notice significant difference in how much easier it is to get their work done with the new suite.
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Spice Stellar Glide Mi-438 quick-read review: Cheap phones are getting better
The phone does a decent job of bringing smart features and internet connectivity to a sub-$100 price tag
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Apple MacBook Air upgraded with a Rs 65,900 price tag, powerful processors
Apple says it has boosted the performance and lowered the price of MacBook Air
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Now, circuit board modelled on the human brain
Its speed and low power characteristics make Neurogrid ideal for more than just modelling the human brain.
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No plan for offline sales, Flipkart formula working well for us: Motorola
Motorola says it is now focused on the two products they already have in India.
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Govt agencies, banks most exposed to Internet Explorer in India
This is also the first big vulnerability being exposed after the end of support for Windows XP
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Microsoft cuts Xbox 360 price in India. Is the Xbox One coming?
The price drop is a clear indication that the Xbox One is headed to the Indian market soon
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Scientists building ‘space ark’ to save humanity
Scientists are developing a self-sustaining spaceship that can carry humans
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Lenovo S860: Why wouldn’t you want to pay Rs 21,500 for a 4000 mAh battery
The Lenovo S860 has a quad-core processor, 8MP camera too
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Express LOL: The best Internet Explorer jokes
To celebrate Internet Explorer returning to its problematic roots, we've compiled seven funniest pictures about the Queen of Browsers.
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Acer K335 projector review: This is for those on the move
We recommend the K335 for people who need a projector on the move, not so much to watch a movie at home
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Express LOL: Should you sell your house to buy an S5?
Top tweets poking fun at the latest smartphone from the Samsung stable the S5.
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Lava IvoryS is a 3G calling tablet for Rs 8,499
Powered by 1.3 GHz Dual Core processor, IvoryS tablet delivers rich gaming and multimedia experience.
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ING Vysya gives a new spin to mobile banking
One really unique feature is that the app lets you scan a cheque and store the image for future reference
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Deal closed, Nokia folds into Microsoft
The Nokia factory in Chennai and another in Masan, South Korea are out of the deal
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Coast by Opera now available on iPhone
Coast by Opera was available only on the iPad till now
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Facebook launches Newswire for journalists powered by Storyful
More than one billion people use Facebook to discover, explore and participate in news-making events around the world,said Mitchell.
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Duolingo language app now lets Hindi speakers learn English
Duolingo 4.0 contains a new feature called "DuolingoDuels" which will allow players to compete
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Google Plus head Vic Gundotra departs after 8-year stint
Gundotra helped build some of the early apps for Google's Android operating system
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Samsung Galaxy S5 review: The surprises far outweigh the disappointments
If you can afford it, the phone is worth the Rs 51,500 you will pay for it.
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HTC One M8 is official phone of Delhi Daredevils
HTC had announced that its new phone will be available in India early May at a very competitive price of Rs 49,900.
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Corning in talks with Indian smartphone makers
Corning Gorilla Glass is on 2.5 billion devices and is used by 33 brands in over 2,400 device designs
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WhatsApp crosses half-a-billion user mark; strong growth in India and Brazil
The firm had around 450 million monthly active users globally and more than 320 million daily active users as of March this year.
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Gamechanger? Micromax Canvas Doodle 3 gives you 6 inches for Rs 8,500
The Canvas Doodle 3 A102 comes with a 6-inch FWVGA display and runs on Android 4.2.2
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Google celebrates Earth Day with interactive doodle
The doodle features pufferfish, Japanese macaque – an species of monkey – hummingbird, chameleon and a dung beetle.
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Xolo Q1100 Quick-Read Review
It's a good thing that Xolo has packed in 8GB of internal memory because that's not something to compromise on.
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Express LOL: Why Microsoft shouldn’t rename Nokia
Here are the funniest reasons from the internet why we love Nokia the way it is, and don’t want it to be renamed:
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HTC One M8′s ‘special price’ could have Samsung, Apple worried
At Rs 49,900, the HTC One M8 is cheaper than the Samsng Galaxy S5 and just a bit more expensive than the iPhone 5s
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Where apps matter: Don’t always settle for preloaded apps on Android phones
It is worth your time to go out there and look for apps that will make you maximise your phone's use.
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Launchpad: Portable speaker
Logitech says X100 is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices like phones and tablets and promises a battery life of up to five hours.
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Culture Studies
Google is using advanced technology to make art and history more accessible to the masses.
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Sony Xperia E1 review: Great for music lovers, not so for photographers
Priced at Rs 10,490, it’s a good phone to buy if you’re into music, along with some minor multitasking
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Former Apple Inc CEO John Sculley sees large untapped smartphone opportunity in India
Gurgaon-based Obi Mobiles plans to invest $20 million this year to set up the supply chain, design centre.
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With Nearby Friends Facebook brings location sharing to the US
All the safeguards and slow rollout mean most users won't have feature available right away
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Worried about battery life? Get the Philips W6618
The phone as an unprecedented 5300 mAh battery. The other features are uninspiring
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Milagrow M8 Pro 3G review: Too many features is not always good
At the week-long offer price of Rs 19,990 this was a good buy. But at Rs 24,990 I won’t recommend it for all
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Samsung, Amazon on same page, launch Kindle for Samsung
Kindle for Samsung offers readers millions of best-selling books, newspapers and magazines on their mobile devices
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Diabetes management app launched for Android users
This application has a provision to set reminders for medicine timings, insulin dosage and for blood sugar reading too
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Soon, robots that form ‘swarms’ without using any memory
The research was published in the International Journal of Robotics Research.
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Soon, Google Glass to assist surgeons
Researchers obtained a Glass device through Google's Explorer Programme and have tested its applicability in their daily paediatric surgical practice.
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AMD’s AM1 platform could usher in sub-Rs 10,000 desktops
Processors have all of the latest technology from AMD, including SteadyVideo, post processing and Quick Stream
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Samsung ChatON is now a multi-platform app, can talk multiple languages too
Users will now be able to access the service on all platforms and devices, chat in different languages
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Windows Phone 8.1 fixes most problems of earlier versions
New phone models will ship with Windows Phone 8.1 next month. Existing phones will get free updates.
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Karbonn says it has reached a stage where setting up a plant in India makes sense
'We are creating a strategic presence in over 40 countries; intend to expand to 65 countries this fiscal'
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LG G Flex review: There is the curve, but there is a lot more too
There is nothing in the curve that really makes you buy this phone. But there is a lot in the phone that can make you take this curve.
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Asus Fonepad 7 phablet with dual-SIM for Rs 12,999
This is the third generation of the Fonepad 7. The first generation was a 7-inch tablet with phone functions
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Gionee Elife E7 Mini has a rotating camera, but costs just Rs 18,999
Elife E7 Mini has various cool and innovative yet useful modes for photography lovers including, Eraser mode.
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Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini quick-read review: Skip this one
Motorola Moto G or the Micromax Canvas 4 are both far better than the Turbo Mini.
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Lenovo S660 seems a good mid-segement choice at Rs 13,999
The Lenovo S660 is priced at Rs 13,999 and will be available at www.thedostore.com starting Monday.
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At Rs 3999, Maxx Mobile unveils AX411 DUO with Gravity Sensor
Maxx AX411 DUO is available in White and Dark Grey colours.
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2 Things You Shouldn’t Compromise On With Rs. 10,000 Android Phones
Trying to save a few bucks by skimping on smartphone screens and storage will only make the device hard to use
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TCS Android app keeps finger on poll pulse
Top trending candidates, political parties, issues related to Indian elections plus a few other things come under iElect's portfolio.
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Gen-next solar plane to fly around the world in 2015
The plane will undergo a series of test flights in May, followed by training flights over Switzerland.
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Launchpad: MapMyIndia Rover
MapmyIndia has launched Rover, a vehicle safety solution with house-level data. The product allows users to track their vehicles.
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Saturn moon harbours ocean, raising possibility of life
Italian and American researchers made the discovery using Cassini, a NASA-European spacecraft.
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3D printed cancer cells to mimic tumours
The proteins of MMP protein family are used by cancer cells to break through their surrounding matrix and help tumours to spread.
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How brain pays attention decoded
Researchers used magnetoencephalography (MEG) to scan human subjects as they viewed a series of overlapping images of faces and houses.
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BlackBerry makes slow shift to becoming a services company, again
BlackBerry seems to be regaining its base in the enterprise server space fuelled by its new BES 10 offering.
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Spice Stellar Glide Mi438 launch shows mid-level Androids are becoming cheaper
Spice Stellar Glide Mi438 smartphone offers 2GB free Spice Cloud services
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Deadly ‘Heartbleed’ virus arrives in Indian cyberspace
Categorising the severity of the virus as 'high', the agency said all unguarded or vulnerable online systems are prone to the virus' attack.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 in India at Rs 51,500, now to see how it fares
All eyes on what the final price tag of Samsung's flagship phone will be in India
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Windows XP retirement is best thing to have happened to PC sales in a while: Gartner
In Asia/Pacific, PC shipments registered a 10.8 percent fall compared to the corresponding period in 2013
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Lava Iris 406Q launched at Rs 7,499 with quad core
Lava Iris 406Q is priced Rs 7,499 and will be available online only on Flipkart for the first month.
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Heartache over Heartbleed: The world is clueless about its full impact
Fixing the Heartbleed flaw still doesn't guarantee people's online data wasn't compromised
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Modi run games make final dash for online success
Most of the Modi games are a mix of two popular trends, clubbing Narendra Modi with the love for run games
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Everything you need to know about the Heartbleed bug
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Twitter redesigns profile page, makes it look like a Facebook retweet
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India followed the US and the UK, in terms of attacks based on geographic location.
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Google launches Streetview 360-degree walkthroughs of Angkor Wat monuments
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Lava Iris 550Q with 5.5-inch screen display launched, priced at Rs 13,000
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Apple, Samsung again accuse each other of ripping off designs, features
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The technology analyses proteins that are secreted in sweat to determine with 85 per cent accuracy whether the prints were left by a male or female.
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Quad-core and Blinkfeed make HTC Desire 310 seem like value for money
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Engineered bacteria can churn out rocket fuel
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Larger iPhone likely in September, says Japanese business daily Nikkei
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Microsoft Office is now available for free on Apple iPad
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Google ‘fails to cooperate’, competition commission slaps Rs 1 crore fine
A Google spokesperson said the company was 'disappointed by this development.'
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BlackBerry Z30 price cut won’t be as big a hit as the Z10
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Samsung does not think Rs 51,000+ price tag will put of buyers, and it could well be right
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3D heart sock could replace pacemaker
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Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo and Gear Fit launched in India
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Samsung Galaxy S5, new Gear range launch today. Samsung has to get price right
Samsung Galaxy S5 will have a huge fan following, despite the lackluster performance of the Samsung Galaxy S4.
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KursiCricket pits Rahul Gandhi against Narendra Modi , virtually
Mobile and online cricket game, KursiCricket tries to cash in on this poll frenzy by letting users bat for their favorite Neta.
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Sold out after price cut, BlackBerry Z10 back in stores across India
BlackBerry Z10 was sold out following its price cut to Rs 17,990
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The team used a type of stem cell called induced pluripotent stem cells.
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If portability and big screen size are essential, then the Note Pro is a good productivity device, even if the price is steep.
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Facebook buys virtual reality firm Oculus for $2 billion
Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset that's received a lot of attention from video game developers
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HTC One M8: HTC shows how simple design can pip gimmickery
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Einstein’s ‘spooky’ theory key to secure Internet
Einstein highlighted a 'spooky' theory in quantum mechanics, which entangled particles even when separated by large distances.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo: Five new features reviewed
Around Rs 7,000 cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo emerges as the poor man’s Note 3
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is smaller than your typical Android phone, but it performs just as well.
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Google’s encrypted HTTPS connection will make Gmail safer
"Starting today, Gmail will always use an encrypted HTTPS connection when you check or send email" said Gmail Security Engineering Chief
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Affle’s ad2c business has been redefined and launched asad2campaign.
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Spotnsave: A wristband for safety
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Nikon bets big on India, expects 5 per cent revenue from country next year
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Project Morpheus: Sony’s virtual reality headset for PS4
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Motorola return complete with Moto X launch through flipkart
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Nikon launches flagship D4s at Rs 4.19 lakh to consolidate DSLR leader spot
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Karbonn shows how even octa core phones are now mid-range
Karbonn mobile phones are the first by Indian manufacturers to run Android's Kit Kat version.
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Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Dual is high on features at Rs 25,990
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Android Wear: Google looks at consumers’ wrists
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All Nokia X family phones to have WeChat preloaded
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Apple iPad 2 off the shelves, iPad 4th generation takes over
In India, the 4th gen iPad is priced at Rs 27,999.
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Moto X now selling on Flipkart for Rs 23,999
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WhatsApp looks for translators
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Satya Nadella to launch Microsoft Office for iPad next week
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Google doodle sprays colour on itself to mark Holi
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Space debris will surround earth, make future space missions impossible, warn scientists
Removing between five and 10 large satellites from space each year would be enough to stop the debris cloud from growing, says ESA.
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New Kid on the Block
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Lava and Karbonn are set to launch mid-range, Windows-based smartphones priced in the range of Rs 6k-12k.
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India fourth among nations sending out spam, malicious content
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Google Glass: Still far from having mass appeal
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Google’s strategy is to help digitise India: Rajan Anandan
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Apple iOS 7.1: The blink-and-you-miss update
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Brain hard-wired to link what we see with what we do
The newly discovered network triggers reactions even before the conscious brain has time to process them.
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World’s first solar-powered toilet set for India launch
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Frustratedwith NSA, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls up Barack Obama
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New Caltech chip can turn your cell phone into a projector
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Lenovo Ideapad Z510 packs a lot of entertainment for Rs 52,954
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Two Kochadaiiyaan games hit mobile screens
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Idea launches 3G phablet Ultra II, entry level Android smartphone
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Computing goes beyond keyboards, can now be controlled even by thought
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Now, ‘Sabse Sasta Facebook and Sabse Sasta WhatsApp’ from Uninor
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The trio landed on Earth in their Soyuz capsule at 0324 GMT outside Dzhezkazgan in Kazakhstan.
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Firefox Bikes launches Batman, Superman, Tom & Jerry co-branded bikes in India starting at Rs 6,140
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First animals created oxygen for life to begin
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Nokia X: Six reasons why this is no plain vanilla Android smartphone
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Nokia X lands in India for Rs 8,599, other phones in family coming in 60 days
Nokia X, which will be available starting today, gives users access to Android apps from Nokia Store.
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6degrees: Indian team creates app that makes contacts lists live
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Device to charge your cell phone while you walk
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Samsung Milk Music: Another mix among a cocktail of free radio services
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