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Ford Challenge: Drone-to-Vehicle Technology
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As part of Ford Smart Mobility, Ford is challenging innovators to develop software enabling drone-to-car communications using Ford SYNC® AppLink or OpenXC. The goal is a system that would survey inaccessible emergency zones and communicate ...
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CES 2016: The Coolest Technology We've Seen So Far
ABC News
The annual CES technology show is a time when we're given a glimpse into what the future could look like, new technology stars can be born and of course, zany ideas are celebrated. "With 2.4 million square feet of space and so many categories from ...
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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with the Surface Pen but the Keyboard Cover has to be purchased separately for Rs 12,490.
Microsoft today officially launched its Surface Pro 4 and the older Surface Pro 3 hybrid devices at its event in New Delhi. Microsoft has partnered exclusively with Amazon.in. Both the Surface devices are up for pre-orders and deliveries are expected to start from January 14.
 
PHOTOS: Check out the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4
WATCH video: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 first loo

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded device from Redmond based software major
Microsoft is all set to launch its Surface Pro 4 Windows 10 powered convertible device in India on January 7. It is the latest Surface device from the Redmond-based company. The new Surface Pro 4 comes with 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 pixel display with a pixel density of 267ppi. It also comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which is equivalent to a 35mm frame.
The Surface Pro 4 comes with an option of up

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded device from Redmond based software major
Microsoft is all set to launch its Surface Pro 4 Windows 10 powered convertible device in India on January 7. It is the latest Surface device from the Redmond-based company. The new Surface Pro 4 comes with 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 pixel display with a pixel density of 267ppi. It also comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which is equivalent to a 35mm frame.
The Surface Pro 4 comes with an option of up

Microsoft aims the Surface Pro 4 Windows 10 hybrid and Surface pen combo at digital artists in India.
Microsoft today officially launched its Surface Pro 4 and the older Surface Pro 3 hybrid devices at its event in New Delhi. Microsoft has partnered exclusively with Amazon.in. Both the Surface devices are up for pre-orders and deliveries are expected to start from January 14.
PHOTOS: Check out the new Microsoft Surface Pro 4
WATCH video: Microsoft Surface Pro 4 first look
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Netflix Inc launched operations in India on Wednesday, with plans starting at 500 rupees ($7.50) per month.
The video-streaming service will also offer two other plans priced at 650 rupees and 800 rupees, it announced on its website.#CES2016 Netflix CEO says the service is now live in 132 countries. India is the only one we really care about, of course.
— Shruti Dhapola (@ShrutiDhaps) January 6, 2016
Speaking at CES 2016, CEO Reed Hastings said, the service is now live in 132 countries. In

Instagram will hold its first ever photograph exhibition in India on Thursday where photos generated from the photo and video sharing app will be displayed.
Instagram will hold its first ever photograph exhibition in India on Thursday where photos generated from the photo and video sharing app will be displayed.
The social media app, owned by Facebook, will put on display community generated Instagram posts around the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity of Bengal’ at the ICCR gallery here.

The era of wearable devices has dawned on us, with wearable technology broadening the scope of human interaction with technology. It is fairly evident that wearable technology is here to stay and is only getting bigger with each passing day. Ever since this technology has come up tech behemoths such as Google, Apple and Samsung have been focussing on their hardware. With the continued miniatur- isation of enabling technologies, wearable devices have hit the mass market in a diverse variety of fo

Motorola Moto G Turbo Edition is the dust-and water resistant version of the Moto G3 with a better processor, faster charging speeds and a higher price. Obviously when the Moto G Turbo was launched, a number of people asked: This one or the Moto G3 regular? After all, for many users, the price difference of R1,500 is quite a lot.
So, does the Motorola Moto G Turbo make the Moto G3 redundant? Also what has Motorola really changed with this smartphone? You might even ask, why didn’t the

Microsoft Windows 10 was announced last July and it has been a couple of months since the sixth generation Intel processors were announced, still it is only now that the new made for Windows 10 laptops have started coming in. But by now, having upgraded my older HP Envy 4 to Windows 10 and working on Windows 8.1 in office, I am pretty convinced that the only Windows devices good enough for work are those with top-end specs. So when the Acer Aspire E-15 came along, I wanted to test if it was real

With air quality becoming a serious issue in the National Capital Region, clean air has never been more important. We have all heard of atmospheric pollution, caused by vehicular emissions, dust generated by construction activity and burning of crop stubble. But have you heard about indoor air pollution? Well, this is attributed to high pollution levels in our living rooms, caused by pollen, allergens, surface adhering mold, fine dust and clinging odours like cigarette smoke, even the dust

For quite some time now we have been hearing a lot about smart homes and commercial buildings, connected by mobile devices. Things such as refrigerators and microwaves, even home lighting, taking instructions from our mobile phones and tablets to operate automatically. While the concept of Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic these days, connected devices are yet to come mainstream. Lighting is integral to the smart home concept and Cube26, an
innovative tech firm, is trying to change th

Huawei Technologies Co has become the first Chinese handset vendor to ship more than 100 million smartphones annually, defying a market slowdown to challenge leaders such as Samsung Electronics Co and Apple Inc.
The Shenzhen-based company said on Wednesday its smartphone shipments rose 44 percent annually to 108 million in 2015, thanks to strong sales in China and Western Europe as it seeks to shed its budget supplier image to target higher-margin premium models.
Hauwei’s upbeat performanc

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is the latest Surface branded device from Redmond based software major
Microsoft is all set to launch its Surface Pro 4 Windows 10 powered convertible device in India on January 7. It is the latest Surface device from the Redmond-based company. The new Surface Pro 4 comes with 12.3-inch 2736 x 1824 pixel display with a pixel density of 267ppi. It also comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which is equivalent to a 35mm frame.
The Surface Pro 4 comes with an option of up

January 1, 2016 marked the biggest day in Apple App Store history with customers spending over US$144 million.
Apple today announced that customers around the world made this holiday season the biggest ever for the App Store, setting new records during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.
In the two weeks ending January 3, customers spent over US$1.1 billion on apps and in-app purchases, setting back-to-back weekly records for traffic and purchases. January 1, 2016 marked the biggest da

The Noble laureates today opined that the “rule of the mob” finds a quick expression in today’s times due to social media, while stating that internet provided a platform that was “both dangerous and democratic”.
“Mobs existed before internet but now mob rule can express much more quickly because of social media. To me that is a danger. Crowds though have their own momentum,” Nobel laureate V Ramakrishnan, who received a Nobel for Chemistry in 2009 said

Vodafone is also making arrangements of home delivery of 4G-ready SIMs for its premium high-value customers in Mumbai.
Telecom operator Vodafone India will roll out its 4G services in top cities including Delhi and Mumbai by March.
“Vodafone has already launched its high speed 4G services in Kerala. The intensity of its roll-out will continue with major metros like Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Delhi to be launched by March 2016,” the company said in a statement.
The second largest

Instagram will hold its first ever photograph exhibition in India on Thursday where photos generated from the photo and video sharing app will be displayed.
Instagram will hold its first ever photograph exhibition in India on Thursday where photos generated from the photo and video sharing app will be displayed.
The social media app, owned by Facebook, will put on display community generated Instagram posts around the theme ‘Celebrating Diversity of Bengal’ at the ICCR gallery here.

Samsung’s Family Hub Refrigerator is equipped with three cameras inside to help you track your inventory on your smartphone via an app.
Samsung Electronics ahead of CES 2016, Las Vegas showcased a brand new refrigeration category to the market called Samsung Family Hub Refrigerator. The new fridge is connected via WiFi and Samsung Smart Home app. With this you can keep track of whats inside your fridge- tracking product expiration dates and what you have and what don’t have inside y

Nikon D5 and D500 DSLRs costs $6,500 and $1,999.95 respectively for the body-only configuration.
Nikon at CES 2016, Las vegas has introduced its flagship D5 along with its DX-format camera- D500 and KeyMission 360 action camera. Both D5 and D500 supports 4K video recording and comes with the new Expeed 5 image processor. They are priced at $6,500 and $1,999.95 respectively for the body-only configuration.
The flagship D5 offers a 20.8 MP sensor with 153 Auto Focus points and supports shooting v

Designed for those who want to be connected on the move with the help of their smart devices, the sleek and elegant ZenWatch 2 is available in two sizes -1.63 (WI501Q) and 1.45 (WI502Q).
After a string of successes with its ZenFone range in 2015, ASUS in India on Tuesday launched two variants of its ZenWatch 2 on Flipkart.
Designed for those who want to be connected on the move with the help of their smart devices, the sleek and elegant ZenWatch 2 is available in two sizes -1.63 (WI501Q) and 1.

The Hindu
Be vigilant so no one culture dominates others: Technology Vision 2035 document
The Hindu
Against the backdrop of “intolerance” debate in the country, the Technology Vision 2035 document released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi says people should be “especially vigilant” that no one culture is able to dominate others. Stating that diversity ...and more »

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS is all set to introduce the most advanced photography-focused smartphone as part of its ZenFone range for the Indian consumers.
Scheduled to hit the market later this month, the new ASUS smartphone will have 3X optical zoom with industry-leading camera features, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Designed to be a photographer’s delight, the new device will be equipped with an unprecedented hardware technology for the clearest and sharpest images ever capt

A US-based developer has developed a camera app that lets a user take selfie or groupfie by just tilting his/her head and without a physical selfie stick.
Named as “Selfie Stick”, the app is designed by San Diego-based iOS developer Ford Davis who reckons that the need to carry an extra bit of kit just to snap a selfie could be reduced with better self-timer software, tech crunch reported on Tuesday.
“Selfie Stick is a virtual selfie stick that lets you take photos without usin

Express.co.uk
Swedish carmaker and tech giant come together to develop futuristic new technology
Express.co.uk
VOLVO and Microsoft are launching a new system which will enable drivers to control some of the car's functions via a wearable device that uses voice control. By Craig Thomas. PUBLISHED: 10:54, Wed, Jan 6, 2016 | UPDATED: 11:24, Wed, Jan 6, 2016.
Microsoft teams up with IAV to develop traffic safety technologyITS International
Microsoft showcases traffic safety technologyMyBroadbandall

According to Flurry, the top app analytics tool owned by Yahoo, the numbers are surely on the decline when compared to the past couple of years.
Is the mobile story slowly coming to a halt? Well, the mobile growth data from Flurry, the top app analytics tool owned by Yahoo, shows robust growth in app usage, but the numbers are surely on the decline when compared to the past couple of years.
“While the growth rate has declined (58% in 2015 compared to 76% in 2014 and 103% in 2013), it rema

Huawei Mate 8 features a 6-inch high contrast display. It is first smartphone to run the Kirin 950 chipset.
Huawei launched the Mate 8 smartphone globally at CES 2016. The device is available in two versions- 3GB +32GB at 599 euros (approx Rs 42,000) and 4GB + 64GB for 699 euros (approx Rs 50,000). It has been unveiled in 30 countries including Spain, Germany, France, United Arab Emirates and Australia initially.
Huawei Mate 8 features a 6-inch high contrast display. It is the first smartphone

As inventories of the Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have piled up since they were launched last September, production will be scaled back.
Apple Inc is expected to cut production of its latest iPhone models by about 30 per cent in the January-March quarter due to mounting inventories, the Nikkei reported, rattling the nerves of investors in the U.S. giant’s Asian suppliers.
As inventories of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have piled up since they were launched last September, production will be

As inventories of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have piled up since they were launched last September, production will be scaled back to let dealers go through their current stock. (Reuters) Apple Inc is expected to cut production of its latest iPhone models by about 30 per cent in the January-March quarter due to mounting inventories, the Nikkei reported, rattling the nerves of investors in the US giant’s Asian suppliers.
As inventories of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have piled up since they w

If Twitter were to allow tweets to span 10,000 characters, it could produce 1,700-word dissertations, based on the size of Dorsey’s extended post.
Twitter appears ready to loosen its decade-old restriction on the length of messages in a bid to make its service more appealing to a wider audience accustomed to the greater freedom offered by Facebook and other forums.
CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey telegraphed Twitter’s intentions in a tweet posted Tuesday after the technology news sit

iBall Slide Cuddle 4G is powered by ARM Cortex A53 1.0 GHz Quad core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory.
iBall has launched Slide Cuddle 4G tablet priced at Rs 9,999. The tablet features 6.9-inch HD IPS display and supports dual-SIM, 4G connectivity.
iBall Slide Cuddle 4G is powered by ARM Cortex A53 1.0 GHz Quad core 64-bit processor and comes with 2GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory. It comes with a download speed of up to 150Mbps and upload speed up to 50Mbps.
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Fitbit Blaze comes with enhanced features like FitStar on-screen workouts, connected GPS, PurePulse heart rate tracking, and SmartTrack automatic exercise recognition.
Fitbit has launched Fitbit Blaze smart fitness watch at Rs 19,999. The device will be available with black, blue, and plum bands starting March 2016. It will also come with leather bands paired with stainless steel display frames.
Fitbit Blaze comes with enhanced features like FitStar on-screen workouts, connected GPS, PurePulse