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Google is reportedly planning to develop its own chipset for Android smartphones in order to better compete with Apple
Google is reportedly planning to follow the footsteps of Cupertino counterpart and rival Apple and is in discussion with some microchip makers about developing its own chips for Android phones.
According to a report in Information, Google is working on building its own processors for smartphones. Google hopes designing its own chips would bring uniformity to the Android platfor

Gionee Elife E8 is the successor to much acclaimed Elife E7 smartphone
While smartphones with 6-inch displays may sound unwieldy for most, there is still a sizeable demand for large screen phones. The new Gionee Elife E8 caters to that segment. After the fate of Nexus 6 in India, not many have dared to launch big screen (above 5.5-inch) smartphones of late. However, with consumers getting comfortable with screen sizes ranging between 5.5-inch and 5.7-inch now, the 6-inch Gionee Elife E8 might g

The Internet has changed our lives in terms of the way we work, learn and interact. These changes are also influencing the very organisation of the government, its relationship with its citizens, institutions and businesses and cooperation with other governments. Increased access to technology brings expectations and demands on government from its citizens and organisations. At the same time, we can notice that the governments are also proactive and are planning new ways of interacting, improvin

Last week, the American tech behemoth Hewlett-Packard officially split into two companies: HP Inc, which will sell personal computers and printers, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, which will sell commercial computer systems, software and tech services. “It’s one of the largest splits in corporate history. The markets are moving fast and if we can split into smaller or nimble companies, then we can be more responsive to the markets,” says Ron Coughlin, the president of HP Inc&rs

Sennheiser has announced an updated version of its premium Orpheus headphone at a price of €50,000 (Source: Sennheiser)
Sennheiser has announced successor to its legendary Orpheus headphones with a touch of modern looking design. The Orpheus, acclaimed as the best headphone in the world now combines innovative technology design with selected luxurious materials with quality craftsmanship.
The Sennheiser Orpheus will cost around € 50,000 and will become a testimony to the fact that goo

BlackBerry Priv is the first Android smartphone from Canadian smartphone maker.
BlackBerry, the once formidable favourite among corporate buyers has lost all its market share to iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy range of Android smartphones. For the first time, its own BlackBerry OS has fallen behind Samsung’s little known Tizen OS in terms of market share but BlackBerry is no mood to give up.
It has finally made an Android smartphone, the BlackBerry Priv that puts privacy and privilege o

Researchers at MIT and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) have developed a system that automatically converts 2D video of soccer games into 3D
By using a software that powers sports video games, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) have developed a system that automatically converts 2D video of soccer games into 3D.
The converted video can be played back over any 3D device — a commercial 3D TV, Google&rsquo

BlackBerry Priv with a keyboard slider and Android 5.1 has been launched.
BlackBerry launched its first Android-based device on Friday, with the future of the company’s hardware business riding on a slick smartphone called Priv that boasts an impressive array of features and a hefty price tag.
BlackBerry is betting the Priv’s large curved screen, full array of Android apps from the Google Play store and blend of productivity and security features will help it rebuild its share of th

Toyota invests 1 billion US dollars in silicon valley to start artificial intelligence lab
Toyota is investing USD 1 billion in a research company it’s setting up in Silicon Valley to develop artificial intelligence and robotics, underlining the Japanese automaker’s determination to lead in futuristic cars that drive themselves and apply the technology to other areas of daily life.
Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda said Friday the company will start operating from Januar

At least two Apple retail store workers complained directly to Chief Executive Tim Cook that the technology company’s policy of checking retail employees’ bags as a security precaution was embarrassing and demeaning. (Source: AP)
Apple defeated a US class action lawsuit brought by Apple retail workers over bag search practices at the company’s California brick and mortar outlets, according to a court ruling on Saturday.
The decision, from US District Judge William Alsup in San

Google News is down right now as it is reflecting stories from two days back. 
Update: While new stories are starting to reflect on Google News, the date on all these stories is still November 6, 2015.
Google News India edition appears to be down at the moment, as it is reflecting all stories with the date November 6, 2015, which is two days old. Given that today is when the results of the Bihar election are being announced, this outage comes on a particularly important news day.
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Motorola Moto X Style and Moto X Play are available at lower prices as part of Diwali promotions on the Flipkart app.
Motorola is offering discounts on its smartphones as part of its promotions for Diwali. Customers can get a maximum of Rs 15,000 off on Motorola’s latest Moto X Style smartphone, if they exchange it with an older smartphone, according to the promotional offer.
Motorola’s Diwali sale offers are available only on the Flipkart app from November 7 to 9.
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