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“Our main focus is to increase the use cases for Indian consumers,” said Manu Sharma, Director, Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics India.
Samsung on Thursday said there was a clear uptake in the Indian market for wearables with people showing particular interest in fitness accessories. Manu Sharma, Director, Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics India, said this after introducing the Korean company’s new range of wearables in India.
In fact, Sharma was of the opinion that

Satnam Narang said the activity could grow further towards the closing of the financial year as people file their income and other taxes.  (Thinkstock) Cybercriminals are targetting India, US and other countries with fraudulent “tax deduction” emails to steal information, security software firm Symantec said.
“During the last 3 months, Symantec has observed malicious emails claiming to be from India’s Income Tax Department. The report shows 43 per cent of these scam

Vodafone 4G SIM cards will be given to Vodafone customers for free with an exchange process.
Vodafone has introduced 4G SIM cards in Delhi NCR as it gears up to roll out the high speed mobile internet services in the region soon.
“We want to make the transition to 4G smooth and seamless for our 10 million customers in Delhi & NCR. We want them to be 4G-ready so that they start experiencing the benefits of high speed mobile internet services as soon as they are launched commercial

UE Roll delivers 360-degree sound and supports both Android and iOS.
Ultimate Ears today introduced its UE Roll pint-sized Bluetooth speaker for Rs 8,495. This wireless speaker is waterproof and the company claims that “you can dunk it, drop it or toss it anywhere.” It will be available in Grey, Blue, Pink/Purple and Orange colour options.
UE Roll delivers 360-degree sound and carries the essence of the original UE BOOM, according to the company. It comes with bungee cord at the bac

“Our main focus is to increase the use cases for Indian consumers,” said Manu Sharma, Director, Product Marketing, Samsung Electronics India.
Samsung on Thursday introduced its range of wearables in India consisting of the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches for Rs 24,300 and 25,800 respectively along with its Gear VR Oculus powered headset for Rs 8,200. The watches are powered by Samsung’s Tizen operating system and is compatible with Android smartphones only. On the oth

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and Facebook are locked in a war of words over the differential pricing debate. (PTI) As the whole issue of Net neutrality continues to simmer, telecom regulator Trai is firming up its view and will come out with its stand by the end of this month.
An open-house discussion on differential pricing of data services, which was held today here, saw huge participation from telecom operators, consumer rights groups, industry bodies and individuals.
While t

The “Facebook Sports Stadium” will offer live updates of scores, posts from friends and commentators as well as information on where to watch games live.  (Reuters) Facebook announced a drive today to be a place for sports with a new online hub for news and sharing on sporting events.
The “Facebook Sports Stadium” will offer live updates of scores, posts from friends and commentators as well as information on where to watch games live.
The new hub will be “a d

“Developing the app has been a two year journey. The platform ensures security of users through the various features and at the same time, availability of the desktop version ensures that those without smartphones can use the platform,” n-gage founder and CEO Ajit Patel told PTI. (Representational image: Wikipedia) Instant messaging app n-gage today launched its service in India to allow users to share content with competing platforms like WhatsApp and Viber, a move aimed at tapping

Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, specially designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375.
Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, a phone specifically designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375. It features a large screen and big font, large dialling keys and cradle charger.
Also Read: Samsung Gear VR priced Rs 8,200; Gear S2 smartwatch starts Rs 24,300
Easyfone comes with Photo-dial, which allows users to dial contacts through a single key press. It also has a SOS button at the back. Pres

Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, specially designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375.
Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, a phone specifically designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375. It features a large screen and big font, large dialling keys and cradle charger.
Also Read: Samsung Gear VR priced Rs 8,200; Gear S2 smartwatch starts Rs 24,300
Easyfone comes with Photo-dial, which allows users to dial contacts through a single key press. It also has a SOS button at the back. Pres

A day after the sparring match with social networking site Facebook over the issue of Free Basics came out in the open, India’s telecom regulator on Thursday said its norms on the issue of differential pricing of data will be firmed up by January-end.
“We will take into consideration all valuable comments on differential data pricing. We will come out with the regulation by the month-end,” said R.S Sharma, chairman of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), after an o

Panasonic VIERA TH-49CS580D features a 49-inch screen with super bright IPS LED panel with close to 180 degree wide viewing angle.
Panasonic has introduced VIERA TH-49CS580D LED TV, which is an addition to its CS580 series in India. It is equipped with hexa chroma drive technology that uses 6 primary colours for a sharp picture quality.
Panasonic VIERA TH-49CS580D features a 49-inch screen with super bright IPS LED panel with close to 180 degree wide viewing angle. The TV can also be connected

Digital payments company TranServ has launched its social mobile wallet Udio, which enables users extend and replicate social behaviours like squaring of dues, sharing dinner bills or a cab ride.
While other mobile wallet players depend upon cash-backs and discounts to drive consumer adoption, TranServ’s Udio wallet brings the user experience to life with its smooth, immersive interface, a company statement said here on Thursday.
“With the Udio app, we are taking the next step in the

India’s first homegrown messaging app hike messenger has crossed the 100 million-users-mark in January this year, now logging a monthly messaging volume of 40 billion messages, the company said on Thursday.
The mobile messaging app crossed the 70 million-users-mark in October 2015, and achieved the monthly messaging volume of 20 billion in August 2015. This means that users are now spending over 120 minutes per week on hike, a company statement said.
“We’re off to a great start

Samsung Gear VR was first showcased at IFA 2014
Samsung has launched its Gear S2 smartwatch and Gear VR headset in India. While the Gear VR headset will cost Rs 8,200; Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic will be available on Flipkart for Rs 24, 300 and Rs 25,800, respectively.
The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch features a 1.2-inch circular dial with Super AMOLED display. The Classic version of the device will be available with a leather band. The company is also offering a variety of band options in mendin

Panasonic India on Thursday launched its new LED TV equipped with advanced Hexa Chroma Drive technology that offers a sharper picture quality.
The VIERA TH-49CS580D in the Panasonic CS580 series is up to 57 percent brighter than a normal Full HD LED TV and has the ability to connect with any Bluetooth speaker.
“Taking forward its commitment of providing the best home entertainment to the customers, Panasonic has introduced the new CS580 LED TV with Hexa Chroma Drive,” Ashish Sasidhar

In hopes of rebuilding neighbourhood participation, the neighborhood association launched Facebook and Twitter accounts and an email, which they advertised throughout the neighborhood.  (Reuters) Facebook may have connected many a friend, but its role in strengthening neighbourhood bond may be limited as face-to-face communication is still the norm among neighbours, suggests new research.
People are not comfortable with neighbours seeing details of their private life on Facebook, the study

Google Cultural Institute has now made the artefacts at Mumbai’s Dr. Bhau Daji Lad museum accessible online globally.
Google Cultural Institute has now made the artefacts at Mumbai’s Dr. Bhau Daji Lad museum accessible online globally. Users can take a virtual tour of the museum in 360 degree, zoom and view ultra-high resolution images of the collection. Specially curated virtual exhibitions has also been developed for online visitors.
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Samsung has launched two variants of the popular Gear S2 smartwatch and the gadgets are available at all Samsung retail chains and on e-commerce website Flipkart.
Boasting a smart circular design, the Gear S2 smartwatch is available in two different variants – the Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic – at Rs 24,300 and Rs 25,800, respectively.
“Samsung Gear S2 is a true testimony to our commitment to provide breakthrough technology to make lives of our consumers better,” Sharma ad

Samsung Gear VR priced in India at Rs 8,200 was launched Thursday and it will enable users to augment and personalise their entertainment experience – gadget is available at all Samsung retail chains and on e-commerce website Flipkart.
The device is compatible with Galaxy smartphones, including Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge.
Users can download and play over 150 games from the Oculus Store on the headset.
The Gear VR has a trackpad, back button along with motion sensors off

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, in New Delhi. (Source: PTI)
Japan-based SoftBank has invested an additional Rs 100 crore in Housing.com to drive the growth of the realty portal.
Announcing the fresh funding, Mumbai-based Housing.com said that “it has secured a fresh round of funding from SoftBank, its largest investor”. “The new Rs 100 crore infusion will well-capitalise the company to drive its new strategy and growth pla

Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, a smartphone specifically designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375.
Seniorworld.com unveiled easyfone, a smartphone specifically designed for senior citizens at Rs 3,375. It features a large screen and big font, large dialling keys and cradle charger.
Also Read: Samsung Gear VR priced Rs 8,200; Gear S2 smartwatch starts Rs 24,300
Easyfone comes with Photo-dial, which allows users to dial contacts through a single key press. It also has a SOS button at the

Hike Messenger has announced that it has crossed 100 million user mark in India.
Hike Messenger has announced that it has crossed 100 million user mark in India. It also said that the service is now logging a monthly messaging volume of 40 billion messages, which has doubled since August 2015.
Must Read: Samsung Gear VR launched in India at Rs 8,200; Gear S2 smartwatch starting at Rs 24,300
Kavin Bharti Mittal, CEO and Founder, Hike Messenger, “We’re off to a great start i

Samsung Gear VR was first showcased at IFA 2014
Samsung has launched its Gear S2 smartwatch and Gear VR headset in India. While the Gear VR headset will cost Rs 8,200; Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic will be available on Flipkart for Rs 24, 300 and Rs 25,800, respectively.
The Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch features a 1.2-inch circular dial with Super AMOLED display. The Classic version of the device will be available with a leather band. The company is also offering a variety of band options in mendin

Using a special app and Google cardboard stereoscopic viewer and smartphone, pupils from selected countries will be guided through the palace’s grand entrance, up the grand staircase etc.
The royal corridors of Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II’s home, which is usually the preserve of paying visitors or guests, can now be seen through a new virtual reality tour.
The queen’s primary residence can be accessed via a new video uploaded on the ‘British Monarchy YouTube Ch