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The Indian Express
BRICS cities' conclave: Delegates to share knowledge, technology, expertise
The Indian Express
The 'BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave', to be held from April 14 to 16, will focus on various issues of urban development such as urban transport, affordable housing, successful models of city governance among others. Written by MANASI PHADKE Mumbai ...and more »

Oppo F1 Plus comes with a 16MP front camera and 13MP rear camera and pre-orders for the phone open from today. 
Oppo F1 Plus smartphone, with its 16 megapixel selfie camera, will be available for pre-order from today (April 11) to April 20. The phone can be pre-order from Oppo exclusive stores and customers will get a special gift pack as well. Oppo F1 Plus is priced at Rs 26,990.
Oppo is also giving away a special version of F1 Plus signed by Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh for the pre

Oppo F1 Plus comes with a 16MP front camera and 13MP rear camera
Oppo has announced that the pre-order for its selfie expert, F1 Plus smartphone will start from April 11 to April 20. Oppo says once pre-ordered the phone in OPPO stores, customers will get a special gift pack.
Oppo is also giving away a special version of F1 Plus signed by Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh. Oppo F1 Plus is an updated version of F1, which was launched last year.
Read: Oppo F1 Plus first impressions: This one is a

3DPrint.com
4WEB Medical Expands IP Portfolio Further with Patent for Truss Implant Technology, Just Granted
3DPrint.com
Untitled 4WEB Medical is in the business of making trusses, and 3D printing them. The word truss may throw you—just as it did me too, at first—because it brings to mind supports and frameworks for infrastructure or buildings usually, and perhaps is ...

HP Spectre 13 is the world’s thinnest laptop measuring 10.4 mm at its thickest point and weighs just 1.1 Kg (Source: HP)
Global printing and personal computer major HP Inc on Thursday launched world’s thinnest HP Spectre laptop – weighing 1.1 kg and as thin as an AAA-battery at just 10.4 mm with sixth generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors.
The $1,249 (India prices yet to be announced) notebook will be available in the Indian market from mid-June this year.
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India is one of the biggest markets for Xiaomi globally, which assembles devices like Redmi 2 and Redmi Note at the manufacturing facility of Foxconn, a leading contract manufacturer. (Reuters) Chinese mobile device maker Xiaomi has sought complete exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing norms for opening single brand retail stores in India. “The company has sought permission from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for opening single brand retail trad

GOQii has named former Google executive Amit Singhal to its Board of Directors.
GOQii has named former Google executive Amit Singhal to its Board of Directors. Singhal was earlier the head of Google Search.
“It’s an exciting time to be at GOQii and we are thrilled to have Amit join our board of directors,” said GOQii CEO Vishal Gondal. “Amit’s expertise is unparalleled and will be invaluable as we execute on our vision of helping millions of people shift to a

Phicomm Clue 630 is a budget 4G dual SIM smartphone that is available exclusively on Snapdeal (Source: Phicomm)
Phicomm has announced the launch of its budget smartphone, Clue 630 in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs 3,999 and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.
Phicomm Clue 630 is a budget 4G dual SIM smartphone that is priced affordably. Phicomm Clue 630 comes with a 5-inch WVGA display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor.
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It’s true that college students today have access to innovative technology but that does not make their life a bed of roses. The syllabus has become more laborious than ever and schedules have become extra strenuous. From struggling to attend early morning lectures to failing in taking notes speedily, a lot of problems are being faced by students today.
Luckily, there are several amazing gadgets available in the market today that will help them streamline their lif

‘Freedom 251’ mobile row: Ringing Bells launched ‘Freedom 251’ mobile priced at a sensational Rs 251 (world’s cheapest smartphone) in February in the presence of veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi. (AP) ‘Freedom 251’ mobile row: In a major relief to the makers of ‘Freedom 251’ mobile that was priced at Rs 251, the Allahabad High Court on Friday said the FIR filed against the Ringing Bells Pvt. Ltd. – the Noida-based firm that creat

The Independent
Solar storm scientists prepare for geomagnetic event that could destroy technology across the world for years
The Independent
Many people are still unconcerned or even unaware of the possibility of a geomagnetic storm coming from the sun that could cause huge damage to life on Earth. But such a possibility is referred to as a “low probability but high-impact event” that is ...
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Xiaomi sold over 100,000 units of its Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 smartphones during flash sales.
Xiaomi India sold over 100,000 units of its Mi 5 and Redmi Note 3 smartphones and other accessories sold in a day during its Mi Festival. The company said that with over 1.2 million people visited Mi.com during the festival. Also, a new game was launched on Mi Store app for fans, which recorded over 2 million gameplays.
Must Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review & video: A stellar comeback indeed
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Astronomers have uncovered a near-record breaking supermassive black hole, weighing 17 billion Suns, in the centre of a galaxy.
Astronomers have uncovered a near-record breaking supermassive black hole, weighing 17 billion Suns, in the centre of a galaxy in a sparsely populated area of the universe, indicating that these monster objects may be more common than once thought.
Until now, the biggest supermassive black holes – those with masses around 10 billion times that of our Sun –

An app for mobile phones was launched on Thursday which allows users to text like William Shakespeare.
An app for mobile phones was launched on Thursday which allows users to text like William Shakespeare.
The free app is called ShakeSpeak and can be downloaded onto digital devices. It uses predictive keyboard technology to complete sentences in the manner of Shakespeare, Xinhua reported.
Read: Inbox, Outlook and more: Apps for managing your professional life
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Phicomm Clue 630 is a budget 4G dual SIM smartphone that is available exclusively on Snapdeal (Source: Phicomm)
Phicomm has announced the launch of its budget smartphone, Clue 630 in India. The smartphone is priced at Rs 3,999 and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.
Phicomm Clue 630 is a budget 4G dual SIM smartphone that is priced affordably. Phicomm Clue 630 comes with a 5-inch WVGA display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 processor.
Watch: Top Tech announcements and Vide

Huawei’s flagship device P9 is the first result of the tie-up between the world’s third biggest smartphone maker and Leica Camera AG
China’s Huawei Technologies presented its latest flagship smartphone on Wednesday, featuring a dual-lens camera co-engineered with Germany’s Leica that it hopes will set it apart from all the other Android devices on the market.
The P9, Huawei’s flagship device, is the first result of the tie-up between the world’s third biggest

GOQii has named former Google executive Amit Singhal to its Board of Directors.
GOQii has named former Google executive Amit Singhal to its Board of Directors. Singhal was earlier the head of Google Search.
“It’s an exciting time to be at GOQii and we are thrilled to have Amit join our board of directors,” said GOQii CEO Vishal Gondal. “Amit’s expertise is unparalleled and will be invaluable as we execute on our vision of helping millions of people shift to a

Federal Bureau of Investigation’s secret method for unlocking the iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino shooters will not work on newer models
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s secret method for unlocking the iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino shooters will not work on newer models, FBI Director James Comey said.
“We have a tool that works on a narrow slice of phones,” Comey said at a conference on encryption and surveillance at Kenyon University in Oh

Facebook adds support for codes, username and links after crossing 900 million monthly active users
Facebook has announced that its messaging platform, Messenger has crossed 900 million monthly active users. Facebook has also announced messenger codes, usernames and links on its platform.
With 900 million monthly active users, Facebook wants to simplify conversations for its users with the introduction of Messenger Codes, Messenger Usernames and Messenger Links.
Messenger Codes: Facebook calls

The Echophonz BT500 comes with Bluetooth version 3.0 support and offers a range of up to 8-10 metres
Advent has announced Echophonz BT500 Bluetooth headset in India. The new wireless headset is part of company’s Echophonz series which comes with a built-in mic.
The Echophonz BT500 comes with Bluetooth version 3.0 support and offers a range of up to 8-10 metres. The new Echophonz BT500 comes with a playback time of 4-6 hours.
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Apple iPhone SE will be available in Silver, Gold, Space Gray and Rose Gold colour option.
Apple has finally launched its iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7-inch in India. The iPhone SE will start at Rs 39,000 for the 32 GB storage variant, while the 64 GB version will set you back by Rs 49,000. The 4-inch smartphone is available both online and offline through Apple’s retail partners.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro, on the other hand, comes in 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB variants costing Rs 49,900, Rs

Apple iPhone SE will be available in Silver, Gold, Space Gray and Rose Gold colour option.
Apple has finally launched its iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7-inch in India. The iPhone SE will start at Rs 39,000 for the 32 GB storage variant, while the 64 GB version will set you back by Rs 49,000. The 4-inch smartphone is available both online and offline through Apple’s retail partners.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro, on the other hand, comes in 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB variants costing Rs 49,900, Rs

Apple iPhone SE will be available in Silver, Gold, Space Gray and Rose Gold colour option.
Apple has finally launched its iPhone SE and iPad Pro 9.7-inch in India. The iPhone SE will start at Rs 39,000 for the 32 GB storage variant, while the 64 GB version will set you back by Rs 49,000. The 4-inch smartphone is available both online and offline through Apple’s retail partners.
The 9.7-inch iPad Pro, on the other hand, comes in 32 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB variants costing Rs 49,900, Rs

Apple iPhone SE, iPad Pro 9.7-inch and Apple Watch. Read buying guide for the new Apple devices before you put your money on the shop table.
The latest wave of Apple devices, including a new iPhone SE made primarily for emerging markets, will start selling in India from today. Before you put your money on the shop table, read our buying guide for the new devices.
Apple iPhone SE
Price: Rs 39,000+
Yes, this is the most powerful 4-inch smartphone. Given that the best alternatives are all Apples p

Apple iPhone SE, iPad Pro 9.7-inch and Apple Watch. Read buying guide for the new Apple devices before you put your money on the shop table.
The latest wave of Apple devices, including a new iPhone SE made primarily for emerging markets, will start selling in India from today. Before you put your money on the shop table, read our buying guide for the new devices.
Apple iPhone SE
Price: Rs 39,000+
Yes, this is the most powerful 4-inch smartphone. Given that the best alternatives are all Apples p

Apple iPad Pro 9.7 inch offers a great screen, best in class audio and powerful performance. If you are a power user, then this is a great upgrade for all older iPad users. But hold on to buying the expensive keyboard, and figure out whether you actually need it. The latest wave of Apple devices, including a new iPhone SE made primarily for emerging markets, will start selling in India from today. Before you put your money on the shop table, read our buying guide for the new devices.
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An app for mobile phones was launched on Thursday which allows users to text like William Shakespeare. The free app is called ShakeSpeak and can be downloaded onto digital devices. It uses predictive keyboard technology to complete sentences in the manner of Shakespeare, Xinhua reported.
The year 2016 is the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.
The app has been developed by SwiftKey, a technology company founded in 2008, as part of a tourism campaign for London.
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