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It is decidedly odd that, while there has been no open house meeting on the last Trai consultation paper on net neutrality and licensing of over-the-top (OTT) services like WhatsApp voice, the Trai—under a new chief—should select issues from the previous round and repackage them in the form of a new consultation. While not getting into OTT, Trai has asked whether—without naming them—an Airtel Zero or Facebook Free Basics is kosher. The arguments are old ones. Apart from a

Mozilla has officially announced that will stop building and shipping Firefox OS smartphones. The experience gathered while working on Firefox OS will be harnessed while working on “other connected devices” and IoT networks.
Mozilla in partnership with Spice and Intex had launched two Firefox OS smartphones last September. Despite being the cheapest smartphones in the Indian market, these failed to excite consumers. Brands like Zen and Alcatel Onetouch later, had joined the efforts t

Spider Designs self balancing skate board moves with movement of the body.
Spider Designs has announced its self balancing skate board with Bluetooth connectivity for Rs 34,550. The skateboard moves with movement of the body, whether pushed in front slightly to go ahead or body weight set a little back to make it stop. It comes with lights for better functioning during evening or night. It will available on all leading portals and at retail stores.
Features:
Metal Alloy
Bluetooth support
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The M70 and S80x have a suction cup for placing it on the windshield and 3M adhesive disc for dashboard.
Amkette has launched a range of universal car mounts, M70 ERGO and S80x CAPIO priced at Rs 899 and Rs 999 respectively.
The mounts can be used for holding iPhone, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, Google Nexus, HTC, Blackberry smartphones and 7-inch Android tablets.
These are semi-automatic car mobile mounts with locking mechanism. They comes with an in-built cable organiser and a 360 degree rotatin

Facebook started beta-testing the service in January and has kept it as a free, “invite-only” service for companies so far.
Facebook at Work, Facebook Inc’s professional version of its social network, is expected to launch in the coming months, after spending a year in tests, a company executive said.
The new service, geared towards workplace collaboration, is nearly identical to its ubiquitous social network, with a scrolling news “feed”, “likes” and a

Genius, has announced the launch of its new range of bluetooth 4.0 headsets – the HS-940 BT and HS-930 BT. Genius manufactures of computer peripherals and smart phone accessories.
The Genius HS-940 BT headset with swivel earcup easily and quickly pairs with any bluetooth device. When it comes to audio quality, the headset delivers crisp sound with signature bass performance. A 30 metre wireless working distance, allows one to move around and enjoy their favourite tunes, while the ambient n

Facebook is improving its News Feed for mobile users on 2G connections.
Facebook has announced that it will improve its News Feed to load stories faster for those who are on mobile and using the slower 2G connections.
In a blogpost Facebook’s team wrote, “Our mission with News Feed is to connect people with the stories that matter most to them, but if people’s News Feeds aren’t loading because of poor internet connection, we can’t show them the most relevant storie

Lenovo Vibe P1m smartphone adds more juice to its regular budget package.
After Xiaomi, if there’s one brand which is successful in making the right noises in sub-Rs 10,000 budget smartphone market in India, then it definitely has to be Lenovo. Adding to the K3 Note momentum, Lenovo had recently launched its Vibe P1m at a price of Rs 7,999. The new budget offering focuses on the battery life, which others mostly lack in this price range. After using the Vibe P1m for quite some time, here

The Intex washing machines also come with additional features like smart power saving, unique impeller design, fast woolen spinning, water balance SD basket and collar scrubber.
Intex has announced a new range of washing machines, WMS76FT and WMS76ST at Rs 10,750 and Rs 11,000 respectively. The washing machines come with a 7.6kg capacity and is available in maroon and grey colours.
These are semi-automatic washing machines and come with salt-water technology and claims to help in balancing the

Idea Cellular has announced the launch of its own 3G services in Kolkata on 2100 MHz spectrum band that was acquired through auction earlier this year. With this, Idea’s 3G network has expanded to 13 major markets in India. Additionally, Idea offers 3G services through ICR arrangements with other telecom operators in 9 circles, except Orissa.
“With the launch of 3G services in Kolkata, it has now become the 2nd metro after Delhi where Idea has set up its own 3G network. I am confiden

Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), which will load really fast on mobile, are expected to go live by February.
Google’s Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project, a challenger to Facebook’s recently launched Instant Articles, will go live by February, according to a latest update.
Google’s AMP project will see these special pages load in a matter of seconds on mobile search. The Google team will include analytic tools in the AMP pages.
The search giant has gotten the

TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, has floated a new paper listed on its website, questioning differential data pricing for content services, although the paper does not specifically mention the term Net Neutrality.
TRAI’s consultation paper titled, “Consultation Paper on Differential Pricing for Data Services,” raises concerns over zero-rating platforms being offering by TSPs in particular. The paper asks for comments on whether such differential pricing sho

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Samsung, in a statement, said the team will work outside of existing divisions to grow sales of car components, with initial focus on in-car entertainment, satellite navigation and autonomous driving technologies.
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said that it will create a team to develop automotive-related businesses, as it searches for a new profit driver while struggles at its smartphone division deepen.
Samsung, in a statement, said the team will work outside of existing divisions to grow sales o

Google Pixel C Tablet has gone on sale in the US. The tablet has a 10.2 inch scree and runs Android M.
Google’s Pixel C tablet has gone on sale in the US ahead of the crucial holiday season and is priced at $499. The Pixel C tablet is available on the Google Store.
The Pixel comes with a 10.2-inch 2560 x 1800 display, which comes to 308 ppi. Pixel C also has a separate attachable $149 keyboard that transforms the device into the equivalent of a laptop. The tablet runs the latest Android 6

Facebook is improving its News Feed for mobile users on 2G connections.
Facebook has announced that it will improve its News Feed to load stories faster for those who are on mobile and using the slower 2G connections.
In a blogpost Facebook’s team wrote, “Our mission with News Feed is to connect people with the stories that matter most to them, but if people’s News Feeds aren’t loading because of poor internet connection, we can’t show them the most relevant storie

Facebook started beta-testing the service in January and has kept it as a free, “invite-only” service for companies so far.
Facebook at Work, Facebook Inc’s professional version of its social network, is expected to launch in the coming months, after spending a year in tests, a company executive said.
The new service, geared towards workplace collaboration, is nearly identical to its ubiquitous social network, with a scrolling news “feed”, “likes” and a

Here’s a look top 10 consumers trends for 2016 by Ericsson report.
More video streaming, merging of the virtual and real, internal body sensors are some of the top consumer technology trends being predicted for 2016 by Ericsson.
In its annual trend report, Ericsson Consumer Lab says that eight out of 10 consumers would like to use technology to enhance their vision, memory and hearing. Consumers will also want smarter Artificial Intelligence interfaces.
“Some of these trends ma

Coolpad Note 3 was launched on October 9 and it is the cheapest smartphone to feature a fingerprint sensor.
Coolpad has announced that it will manufacture one million “Made in India” smartphones in the first half of 2016. The announcement comes as the Black-colour variant of the Coolpad Note 3, priced at Rs 8,999 goes on sale on Amazon today.
Coolpad Note 3 was launched on October 9 and it is the cheapest smartphone to feature a fingerprint sensor.
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TRAI, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, has floated a new paper listed on its website, questioning differential data pricing for content services, although the paper does not specifically mention the term Net Neutrality.
TRAI’s consultation paper titled, “Consultation Paper on Differential Pricing for Data Services,” raises concerns over zero-rating platforms being offering by TSPs in particular. The paper asks for comments on whether such differential pricing sho

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the latest Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India at Rs 14,499. It will come in a blue back and a white with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is a Flipkart exclusive with the sale starting on Thursday noon. Motorola is offering 100 per cent cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6,000 off fo

Facebook says that Free Basics formerly known as Internet.org does not violate Net Neutrality.
Facebook has issued its response to TRAI’s latest paper on zero-rating plans, saying that its own Free Basic app is open to all developers, is non-exclusive and non-discriminatory.
TRAI posted another paper on Net Neutrality questioning zero-rating platforms by TSPs and whether giving access to certain websites for free or lower prices would be anti-competitive and discriminatory.
Free Basics wa

Priced at Rs 14,999, Moto G Turbo is IP67 resistant, which means it can be submerged into static water of up to 1 metre for half an hour without any worry of damage and is also dust-resistant.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition was officially launched in India at a price of Rs 14,499. The phone, which is available in a Blue back and a White with slate back colour , will go on sale starting Thursday at 12 pm exclusively through Flipkart.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition comes with a faster Snapdragon 615

The free service, integrated into the retailer’s app, will be available nationwide by the first half of 2016, the executives said. (Reuters photo)
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said it would launch ‘Walmart Pay,’ to become the first U.S. retailer to offer its own payment feature to expand consumer payment options and increase the speed of checkouts.
Walmart Pay will be introduced in select U.S. stores on Thursday and in additional stores after the holiday season, Wal-Mart executives said

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been launched in India. Here’s our first impression of the new Moto G phone.
Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition has been officially announced in India for a price of Rs 14,499 in India. It will come in a Blue back and a White with slate back colour options.
Motorola’s new Moto G Turbo is Flipkart exclusive and sale starts today at 12pm. Motorola is offering 100% cashback for 100 customers till December 13, up to Rs 6000 off for exchange on old smartphone

Apple Inc is struggling to persuade Australia’s big banks to sign up for its Apple Pay mobile payment system, people familiar with the matter say, as the technology giant works from an unfamiliar negotiating position: weakness, not strength.
Apple rolled out the service in Australia last month with support for payment cards issued directly by American Express Co . The move is part of the iPhone supplier’s global drive to extend its mobile consumer electronics prowess into financial s

Apple Inc has suspended plans to offer a live Internet-based television service and is instead focusing on being a platform for media companies to sell directly to customers through its App Store, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
Apple’s plan to sell a package of about 14 channels for $30 to $40 a month has run into resistance from media companies that want more money for their programming, Bloomberg reported, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. (http://bloom.bg/1OSozYs)
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