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The Wikimedia Endowment will start with less than USD 1 million donated by the estate of Jim Pacha, a software engineer who died in 2014, and then build toward a goal of accumulating USD 100 million by 2026. (Agencies) Wikipedia is getting another source of cash for its 15th birthday, expanding beyond fundraising drives that have already poured USD 250 million into the Internet’s leading encyclopedia.
The additional money will come from a new endowment created for Wikipedia, whose website

Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to TRAI about what he calls an attempt to “cabelise the internet through gatekeeping”.
Countering the stand of telcos on the issue of differential pricing for data services, Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to TRAI about what he calls an attempt to “cabelise the internet through gatekeeping”.
The TRAI consultation paper dated December 9, 2015, had sought comments on the matter of differential pricing. In &lsq

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Netflix cracks down on proxy services used to access foreign content
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​Netflix says it's planning on cracking down on users who use virtual private networks and proxy services to view content not available in their countries. Many of the company's distribution deals with major studios and content providers are negotiated ...
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Netflix to stop members using proxies and VPNs with “evolving” technologyEvening Standar

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Phil Hogan works with third level colleges to develop technology in agriculture
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The EU Commissioner Phil Hogan is meeting with representatives from third level colleges to discuss plans to develop technology in agriculture. Officials from the Waterford Institute of Technology and Trinity College Dublin were in Brussels today. Olof ...and more »

In order to develop a platform which is designed to run on both traditional and cloud native applications, Hewlett Packard Enterprise launched the HPE synergy in the Discover 2015 in London.
Based on new architecture HPE synergy leverages fluid resource pools, software defined intelligence and a unified API to provide foundation for organizations to continually optimize the right mix of traditional and private cloud resources.
HPE synergy physically brings together compute, storage, networking f

In order to develop a platform which is designed to run on both traditional and cloud native applications, Hewlett Packard Enterprise launched the HPE synergy in the Discover 2015 in London.
Based on new architecture HPE synergy leverages fluid resource pools, software defined intelligence and a unified API to provide foundation for organizations to continually optimize the right mix of traditional and private cloud resources.
HPE synergy physically brings together compute, storage, networking f

Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to TRAI about what he calls an attempt to “cabelise the internet through gatekeeping”.
Countering the stand of telcos on the issue of differential pricing for data services, Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to TRAI about what he calls an attempt to “cabelise the internet through gatekeeping”.
The TRAI consultation paper dated December 9, 2015, had sought comments on the matter of differential pricing. In &lsq

TomTom Spark Fitness GPS watch with Music function. The new Spark watch series starts at Rs 13,999.
TomTom, known for its GPS navigation systems and highly specialised sports watches, has launched a new set of watches in India called Spark Fitness series with prices starting Rs 13,999. The watches are available online on Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal.
The Spark Fitness watches comes in four options: TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch (priced at Rs 13,999), TomTom Spark Cardio GPS Fitness Watch (pri

TomTom Spark Fitness GPS watch with Music function. The new Spark watch series starts at Rs 13,999.
TomTom, known for its GPS navigation systems and highly specialised sports watches, has launched a new set of watches in India called Spark Fitness series with prices starting Rs 13,999. The watches are available online on Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal.
The Spark Fitness watches comes in four options: TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch (priced at Rs 13,999), TomTom Spark Cardio GPS Fitness Watch (pri

Idea has announced the launch of its 4G LTE services across Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
Idea has announced the launch of its 4G LTE services across Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The service will now be available in a total of 7 telecom service areas, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Chennai. The 4G services will be available across 183 towns in 7 telecom service areas by January 31.
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TomTom Spark Fitness GPS watch with Music function. The new Spark watch series starts at Rs 13,999.
TomTom, known for its GPS navigation systems and highly specialised sports watches, has launched a new set of watches in India called Spark Fitness series with prices starting Rs 13,999. The watches are available online on Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal.
The Spark Fitness watches comes in four options: TomTom Spark GPS Fitness Watch (priced at Rs 13,999), TomTom Spark Cardio GPS Fitness Watch (pri

Intex Cloud 4G runs on Android Lollipop 5.0 and is backed by a 2,000mAh battery.
Intex has launched the cheapest 4G-enabled smartphone – Cloud 4G Smart at R 4,999. Cloud 4G Smart will be available in black, white and champagne colour variants exclusively on Flipkart.
Must Read: Motorola Moto G3 now starts at Rs 9,999; Moto G Turbo Edition at Rs 12,499
Cloud 4G Smart features a 5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor coup

Idea has announced the launch of its 4G LTE services across Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
Idea has announced the launch of its 4G LTE services across Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. The service will now be available in a total of 7 telecom service areas, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Chennai. The 4G services will be available across 183 towns in 7 telecom service areas by January 31.
Must Read: Dinosaurs showed

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Explorer contest has been announced for India fans of the brand.
Xiaomi has announced a new Redmi Note 3 Explorer contest for 100 lucky winners in India, indicating that the smartphone could launch in the country soon.
The Redmi Note 3, if and when it launches will be the first ‘new’ phone from the company in the country. The last so called new phone from Xiaomi for India was Mi 4i, although it also introduced upgraded and made-in-India phones like Redmi 2 Prime

Qualcomm Inc said Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will become the sole manufacturer of its new flagship mobile chip.
Qualcomm Inc said Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will become the sole manufacturer of its new flagship mobile chip, a major boost for the South Korean tech giant as it vies for deals with bigger rival TSMC.
The deal, which some analysts estimate is worth over $1 billion, comes as Samsung, a major Apple Inc supplier, is heading into another profit drop this year due to slowing demand for c

The Oxigen Virtual Visa Card works in the same manner as real visa credit card and users can use it across online stores like Flipkart,Amazon, Paytm etc.
Oxigen has launched Virtual Visa Card in association with RBL Bank that will convert the wallet into a visa card. Users will have to create a one time 16 digit card number before making transactions.
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The Oxigen Virtual Visa Card works in the

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
January 16, iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 vers

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
January 16, iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 vers

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
No headphone jack: When it comes to the iPhone 7 series, this one is the stron

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
January 16, iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 vers

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 version at the m

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
Li-Fi wireless data: Sam Oliver of AppleInsider.com has found referenced to th

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.  
No iPhone 6c, get ready for iPhone 5se: Apple won’t be bringing a

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
January 16, iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 vers

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz. 
iOS 9.3 features: Apple seems to be working on a full iOS 9.3 version at the m

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.  
New code confirms death of Headphones: According to a 9to5Mac repor

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours around what the new iPhone will feature, how many devices will be released are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.  
New code confirms death of Headphones: According to a 9to5Mac repor

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours about the new iPhone 7 series are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.
Dual-camera set-up in iPhone 7 Plus:  Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has said in a note, that the new iPhone 7 Plus will h

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours about the new iPhone 7 series are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.
3GB RAM for iPhone 7 Plus: According to a report on MacRumors, which quotes KGI Securities’ noted Apple analyst, Ming-

Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Here’s how it will be different from Apple iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple’s iPhone 7 might be months away from launch, but rumours about the new iPhone 7 series are already doing the rounds. The iPhones typically launch in September, along with the latest iOS version. This blog will chronicle all Apple rumours that create a buzz.
Cutting-edge wireless charging for next generation iPhone and iPad: Apple is reportedly working on a new kind of wireless ch

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Explorer contest has been announced for India fans of the brand.
Xiaomi has announced a new Redmi Note 3 Explorer contest for 100 lucky winners in India, indicating that the smartphone could launch in the country soon.
The Redmi Note 3, if and when it launches will be the first ‘new’ phone from the company in the country. The last so called new phone from Xiaomi for India was Mi 4i, although it also introduced upgraded and made-in-India phones like Redmi 2 Prime

The Seagate NAS HDD 8TB is the largest NAS optimized drive in the industry.
Seagate has announced the launch of NAS HDD 8TB, the highest-capacity drive. It has been optimized for RAID, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) and server storage.
The Seagate NAS HDD 8TB is the largest NAS optimized drive in the industry. It includes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 8TB capacities that are designed to deliver up to 64TB in a single eight-bay desktop form factor. “QNAP is focused on delivering scalable and reliab

Qualcomm Inc said Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will become the sole manufacturer of its new flagship mobile chip.
Qualcomm Inc said Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will become the sole manufacturer of its new flagship mobile chip, a major boost for the South Korean tech giant as it vies for deals with bigger rival TSMC.
The deal, which some analysts estimate is worth over $1 billion, comes as Samsung, a major Apple Inc supplier, is heading into another profit drop this year due to slowing demand for c

Biologists are increasingly realising that sexual selection is a massively important force in shaping biodiversity both now and in the past.
While you must have read about dinosaurs being engaged in “foreplay”, British scientists now reveal that they used large ornamental structures such as horns and head crests in sexual displays and to assert social dominance.
This is the first time scientists from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) have linked the function of anatomy to sexua