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The Globe and Mail
Biggest technology trends to watch for at CES 2016 in Las Vegas
The Globe and Mail
The world's biggest consumer technology show runs this week in Las Vegas. Formally called CES 2016 (the folks who run the convention don't call it the Consumer Electronics Show any more), 3,600 exhibitors are expected to attend. Here are the biggest ...
The future—and present—of technologyThe Kernel
What to expect from tech's class of 2016CNBC
What Happened to the Best Technolo

An attendee tries an Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR headset during the French telecom Orange annual company’s innovations show in Paris October 2, 2014 (Source: Reuters)
Following years of hype, 2016 looks to be the year that Virtual Reality (VR) actually becomes real as firms like HTC, Sony and Samsung propose to launch equipment this year to make this possible.
The HTC Vive, Sony’s PlayStation VR, Facebook’s Oculus “Rift” and Samsung’s “Rink” he

An attendee tries an Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR headset during the French telecom Orange annual company’s innovations show in Paris October 2, 2014 (Source: Reuters)
Following years of hype, 2016 looks to be the year that Virtual Reality (VR) actually becomes real as firms like HTC, Sony and Samsung propose to launch equipment this year to make this possible.
The HTC Vive, Sony’s PlayStation VR, Facebook’s Oculus “Rift” and Samsung’s “Rink” he

Leadership Newspapers
Government Urged To Use Technology For Efficiency In Governance
Leadership Newspapers
An Information Technology (IT) firm, Signal Alliance, on Sunday urged government at all levels to utilise technology for efficiency in governance. Mr Chukwunonso Emeh, the firm's Director of Sales, said in a statement obtained by the News Agency of ...
In Lagos: IT firm urges govt to use technology for efficiency in governancePulse Nigeriaall 2 news articles »

Apple has raised the prices for iPhones in Germany following a deal between the tech industry and content producers that will benefit musicians, actors and pornographic filmmakers.
The California-based company confirmed in a statement Sunday to The Associated Press that the price increase affecting iPhones and iPads is linked to the new copyright levy.
Apple, Samsung and others agreed last month to pay 5-7 euros ($5.50-$7.70) for each smartphone or tablet imported to Germany.
The money will be d

Forbes
Microsoft Distinguished Scientist predict “depth camera technology on mobile ...
WMPoweruser.com
We fully expect Microsoft's rumoured “Surface Phone” to have some gimmick which Microsoft expects will capture the attention of the smartphone market. A hint of what this will be may have come from Chris Bishop Managing Director of Microsoft Research, ...
As 2015 comes to a close, Windows 10 surpasses 200 million installsWinBetaall 156 news articles »

The Indian Express
CES 2016: Virtual Reality technology could finally become real this year
The Indian Express
Following years of hype, 2016 looks to be the year that Virtual Reality (VR) actually becomes real as firms like HTC, Sony and Samsung propose to launch equipment this year to make this possible. The HTC Vive, Sony's PlayStation VR, Facebook's Oculus ...
What technology will rule 2016 gadgetsManila Bulletinall 55 news articles »

Axis Vidius is world’s smallest quadcopter with camera equipped for a first person view drone footage (Source: Axis Drones)
The Axis Vidius is world’s smallest quadcopter with camera equipped for a first person view drone footage. The drone itself is a square of dimensions not bigger than 1.5 inches that can astonish everyone with its livestream and video recording ability.
The Axis Vidius weighs under 0.55 pounds and its users don’t need to register with Federation Aviation A

Amazon Echo can now help users with workout ideas (Source: Amazon)
We have all heard about the benefits of exercise. In fact, we all aim for a healthy living which means more energy, better mood, weight loss and stronger bones. We often depend on personal trainers in the gym to get in shape, but what if a device helps you in work out.
Yes , you heard it right, Amazon, the American electronic commerce and cloud computing company, has launched Echo personal assistant (powered by Alexa) with new f

World renowned Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off in Las Vegas next week. Tech enthusiasts descend upon one of the largest trade shows in the world every New Year and as expected South Korean tech giant Samsung is all set to give a surprise this time by bringing a new smart fridge with a massive screen.
Huge banners advertising a new smart fridge is observed at the main hallway at CES.
According to the Verge, the advertisement looks like a standard smart fridge with a huge smartphone past

Telecom Regulator has asked operators to start compensating for call drops.
Telecom regulator TRAI has written to operators to ensure compliance with call drop regulations, effective January 1, even as service providers remain defiant and say compensation to subscribers will be paid only after court orders them to do so.
“TRAI has written to all telecom operators reminding them about call drop regulations with expectations that they have put all mechanisms in place to comply with the

Shelby Township Source Newspapers
Sterling Heights hires consultant for upgrade to technology plan
Shelby Township Source Newspapers
The Sterling Heights City Council recently voted to hire Integrated Design Solutions of Troy to update the city's five-year technology plan at a cost of $28,000. Based on recommendations from Information Technology Director Steve Deon, Police Capt.and more »

Xiaomi Mi TV 3 is the biggest 4K TV from the Chinese tech giant (Source: Xiaomi)
Xiaomi has launched Mi TV 3 which succeeds Mi TV 2, that was launched in early 2015. The Mi TV 3 is Xiaomi’s effort to build a TV that takes on the likes of Samsung and LG’s UHD TV range.
The Xiaomi Mi TV 3 features a 70-inch UHD display from Sharp. The Mi TV 3 is powered by quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A17 processor and graphics duty is handled by a Mali-760MP4 GPU.
The Mi TV 3 comes with 2GB DDR3 RAM and 8

While 4K television technology ruled 2015, this year seems to be the year for High Dynamic Range televisions. LG has decided to get ahead by revealing its three new LCD 4K TVs equipped with ‘HDR-Plus’ capability.
According to The Verge, HDR-Plus combines LG’s ‘Color Prime Plus’ which uses a new filter to try and replicate cinema-quality colour with the company’s ‘Ultra Luminance technology’ for an improved contrast ratio.
Appearing forward-looking

Telecom Regulator has asked operators to start compensating for call drops
Telecom regulator TRAI has written to operators to ensure compliance with call drop regulations, effective January 1, even as service providers remain defiant and say compensation to subscribers will be paid only after court orders them to do so.
“TRAI has written to all telecom operators reminding them about call drop regulations with expectations that they have put all mechanisms in place to comply with them

Intex Cloud Champ is a 4.5-inch budget smartphone running Android 4.4 KitKat (Source: Intex)
Intex has officially launched Cloud Champ, its latest budget smartphone at Rs 3,999. The smartphone is available from the company website and other retail stores.
The Intex Cloud Champ features a 4.5-inch display with 480 x 854 FWVGA resolution. The handset is powered by a dual-core 1.0GHz MediaTek MT6572 processor coupled with 512MB RAM and 2.2GB expandable storage.
Also Read: Intex launches Aqua

LG Electronics will unveil a new premium line of 4K Ultra-HD television sets at CES 2016, dubbed as the LG Super UHD series. CES, which is the world’s largest consumer electronics show, starts on January 5, 2016 in Las Vegas.
LG Super UHD TV will feature advanced LCD/LED picture quality, better colour capabilities and sound-enhancing features, says a press statement from the company.
LG will unveil four series of the Super HD line. The UH9500 series will have screen sizes ranging from 55-t

Micromax predicts 2016 will be year of the big-screen smartphones.
The year that has just begun will be the year of large screens and videos, the demand for cheaper smartphones will grow and 3G and 2G users will continue to co-exist over the next few years in India, Micromax, one of the country’s leading smartphone makers, has predicted.
In 2016, entry of Chinese and Indian brands in mobile manufacturing market would be a key driver for new business models to emerge to ensure unit level p

Latin American Herald Tribune
North Korean leader opens science and technology complex in Pyongyang
The Japan Times
SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has opened a science and technology complex in Pyongyang, the North's state media said Saturday, adding another ostentatious building to the impoverished country's showcase capital. His attendance at the ...
North Korea Inaugurates New Science and Technology ComplexLatin American Herald Tribuneall 71 news articles »

As India fights for net-neutrality, it has become a battleground over the right to unrestricted Internet access with local tech start-ups joining the front line against Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg and his plan to roll out free Internet to the country’s masses.
The programme, launched in around three dozen developing countries, offers pared-down web services on mobile phones, along with access to Facebook’s own social network and messaging services, without charge.
India has

Facebook’s Free Basics is in further trouble in India as TRAI will now ask supporters for specific responses.
Facebook’s aggressive Free Basics campaign backfired with the telecom regulator TRAI asking respondents to its ‘Net Neutrality’ consultation paper to comment on specific issues rather than following a template provided by the social media giant.
TRAI, which extended the deadline for submission of comments till January 7 amid an intensified campaign for and agains

We reviewed the iRevo Smart TV box, which lets you access web videos and other files on your old television. But iRevo has more tricks up its sleeve. The company also has a smart PC box that looks just like the smart TV box, but does much more than the latter.
iRevo Smart PCAs I said, the iRevo Smart PC looks just like the entertainment hub from the company. But instead of an air remote, this one comes with a wireless keyboard and mouse. Also this has a completely different UI from the other box

Facebook’s Free Basics is in further trouble in India as TRAI will now ask supporters for specific responses.
Facebook’s aggressive Free Basics campaign backfired with the telecom regulator TRAI asking respondents to its ‘Net Neutrality’ consultation paper to comment on specific issues rather than following a template provided by the social media giant.
TRAI, which yesterday extended the deadline for submission of comments till January 7 amid an intensified campaign for

Micromax predicts 2016 will be year of the big-screen smartphones.
The year that has just begun will be the year of large screens and videos, the demand for cheaper smartphones will grow and 3G and 2G users will continue to co-exist over the next few years in India, Micromax, one of the country’s leading smartphone makers, has predicted.
In 2016, entry of Chinese and Indian brands in mobile manufacturing market would be a key driver for new business models to emerge to ensure unit level p