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Scientists have invented a “smart” paint spray can that robotically reproduces photographs as giant murals.
The computerised technique which basically spray paints a photo is not likely to spawn a wave of giant graffiti but it can be used in digital fabrication, digital and visual arts, artistic stylisation and other applications, said the team from Dartmouth college and colleagues.
The system uses an ordinary paint spray can, tracks the can’s position relative to the wall or c

The Facebook Messenger chatbots expedite Facebook’s efforts to build out Messenger as the go-to place for users to contact businesses rather than through third-party websites and 1-800 lines. (Reuters) Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it will begin allowing developers to build chatbots inside its Messsenger app that will enable users to communicate with businesses one-on-one in its latest efforts to dominate enterprise transactions and customer service.
The chatbots expedite Facebook’s

Only 61 per cent of consumers falling in the age bracket 46-50 have shopped online in the past year, while only 37 per cent have intentions of doing so in the next 12 months, showing a stark conservative approach towards online purchasing as we move up the age ladder, it said. Indians voted online shopping as the top reason to access internet, spending an average of about Rs 9,400 a month on ecommerce purchases, followed by social networking, according to a survey.
The survey by American Expres

Although Facebook has been tightlipped on what the developers in attendance are going to finally witness, it is expected that chatbots are going to take the centrestage.
As the world waits for the social media giant Facebook to roll out its two-day annual developer conference F8 in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, the focus this year may be on chatbots, “Live” video streaming, virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) phenomenon.
Although Facebook has been tightlip

People using Facebook Messenger service in the US can already send and receive money using the app, technology website CNET.com reported on Tuesday. The service is soon expected to be rolled out in other countries as well. (Reuters) Social networking giant Facebook may soon allow on its Messenger app a PayPal-like mobile money transfer service free of cost that will only require a debit card at both ends of the transaction, a media report said.
People using Facebook Messenger service in the US

Sony has launched its A68 A-mount camera (ILCA-68) with 4D focus.
Sony has launched its A68 A-mount camera (ILCA-68) with 4D focus at Rs 55,990. The phase detection in A68 uses 79 autofocus detection points including 15 cross points, and a dedicated F2.8 AF sensor point for dimly-lit scenes.
Sony A68 comes with AF with predictive tracking that locks onto fast-moving subjects. Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology provides constant AF tracking at up to 8 fpsii continuous shooting.
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Yahoo Messenger will now support Hindi and five other non-English languages
Yahoo Messenger will now support Hindi and five other non-English languages in order to help bridge the language gap and create personalised experiences for its users, tech giant Yahoo announced on Tuesday.
Read: Yahoo to shutdown its Games, LiveText app and more
“On popular demand, we have added new features to Messenger which now syncs and matches users’ mobile contacts instantly, and will enable the

The Nativ Vita speaker system, which plays both audio and video files.
The world has moved on from music systems, and the smartphone is pretty much the primary music source for most of us now. But Nativ wants to change that with a touchscreen based centralised hi-fi music system, the Nativ Vita.
What you might ask. Well, to put it simply Nativ Vita is a music system that plays both audio files and music videos. So it has an 11.6-inch touchscreen interface that lets you stream your music, n

Karbonn has now announced its VR headset which will be available with its new Quattro L52 and Titanium Mach Six smartphones.
Karbonn VR Glasses is made of ABS plastic fibre and are fitted with bi-convex lenses for immersive experience. It is compatible with Quattro L52 and Mach Six smartphones. Also, users can create their own VR videos using the pre-embedded VR app.
Karbonn Quattro L52 4G LTE features a 5-inch IPS display and comes with 2.5D curved glass at Rs 8,790. The smartphone sports an ei

Lenovo PHAB is encased in a unique design with round edges and polished buttons, crafted from durable yet lightweight material. It sports a 4,250mAh battery and boasts of a 360 Voice feature. Lenovo, on Tuesday launched PHAB, a blend of smartphone and a tablet priced at Rs 11, 999 The device merges all the functions of a tablet with the true portability of a smartphone. PHAB is optimized for single-hand use with a 6.98-inch screen and offers a good battery life and speedy internet .
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Apple is starting a corporate leasing programme for its new Apple iPhone SE smartphone by offering it for a consideration of Rs 999 per month for two years. Apple is starting a corporate leasing programme for its new Apple iPhone SE smartphone by offering it for a consideration of Rs 999 per month for two years. Apple iPhone 6 and Apple iPhone 6S will also be available on similar leasing plans for two years priced at Rs 1,199 and Rs 1,399 a month, respectively.
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For the first time, Messenger will now support non-English languages, which now syncs and matches users mobile contacts instantly, and will enable the users to find and chat with their friends even more quickly. (Reuters) Yahoo messenger announced new feature on Tuesday which allows users to send and unsend any photo, message or animated GIF quickly and easily. For the first time, Messenger will now support non-English languages, which now syncs and matches users mobile contacts instantly, and

Facebook Messenger and Dropbox have announced a new integration to let people share videos and photos directly on the messaging app.
Facebook Messenger has announced a new feature where by users can photos and video files saved on their Dropbox account directly via the messaging app. Users can now share media files saved in their Dropbox account, without leaving the Messenger app using the More button.
Dropbox, in a blogpost said, “Today, we’re launching a new feature that makes it

Lenovo Phab has been launched on Flipkart at a price Rs 11,999.
Lenovo Phab a smartphone/tablet has been launched by the company in India at a price of Rs 11,999. This phablet with voice-calling is Flipkart exclusive for now.
Lenovo Phab is the cheaper version of the Lenovo Phab Plus, that was launched last year at Rs 17,999.
Lenovo Phab has a 6.98-inch HD IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 Ghz, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage space (expandable via microSD card to 64G

Google has announced a slew of features for Android and Chromebook to make its devices more accessible to visually impaired users.
Google has announced a slew of features for Android and Chromebooks to make these devices more accessible to visually impaired users, people with motor restrictions, and those with hearing impairments. It has launched tools like Voice Access Beta app, an Accessibility Scanner for Android developers, Vision settings, an improved screen reader on Chromebooks and more.

Worldwide PC shipments declined 9.6 per cent globally. Representational Image (Source: Reuters)
Worldwide shipments of Personal Computers (PCs) declined 9.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2016, and shipment volume fell below 65 million units globally, says a report on Gartner.
According to Gartner all the major regions showed year-over-year shipment declines, with Latin America showing the steepest drop. The report says that PCs are not being adopted in new households, especially in emerging

Facebook has seen a decline in sharing of original content from users, say reports.
Facebook is now more of a platform for sharing news articles, videos and memes, with personal updates from users going down, says a report in The Information. (Article is Subscription-read only.)
According to the numbers accessed by The Information, “total sharing had declined by about 5.5% year over the year,” for mid-2015, and overall original broadcast sharing was “down 21 per cent year on y

Microsoft Surface Phone launch is set for 2017, and will come in three variants.
Microsoft’s Surface Phone, which the company’s CMO Chris Capossella referred to as a breakthrough device, will launch in 2017, according to a report.
The report on Windows Central blog cites sources from Microsoft, and says that the phone’s launch the Surface Phone will come in three different variants based on pricing and markets. It also says that the Surface Phone will also mean an end for

The new HTC 10 will launch today at 5.30 pm IST online. However a leaked video has revealed what the phone looks like.
HTC 10, the new flagship from the struggling Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, has been launched today. The HTC 10 features a 5.2-inch 2K display and an aluminium uni-body design. The pre-orders for the smartphone open today in the US.
HTC 10 will have a new BoomSound technology; HTC skipped its BoomSound speakers with the previous flagship device, the One A9.  This one a

HTC 10 smartphone with a 5.2-inch 2K display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 12 megapixel Ultrapixel camera has been launched.
HTC 10, the new flagship from the struggling Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, has been launched and it features a 2K display, an aluminium uni-body design and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. Pre-orders for the smartphone are now open in the US, which is priced $699.
HTC 10 will come with new BoomSound technology, Dolby Surround Sound and best in c

The new HTC 10 will launch today at 5.30 pm IST online. However a leaked video has revealed what the phone looks like.
HTC 10, the new flagship from the struggling Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, is all set to launch today, but a leaked video has given the Internet a good look at the smartphone. HTC is planning an online event for the launch of its new device.
The latest video, which can be seen here, appears to be one of the promotional videos that HTC would have used to highlight the new &

Lenovo Ideapad 100s with Windows 10 OS has been launched at Rs 14,990 and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.
Lenovo Ideapad 100s with Windows 10 OS has been launched by the company at a price of Rs 14,990. Ideapad 100s is exclusive to Snapdeal, and the laptop is powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor.
“Light weight notebooks that offer superior functionality at affordable price points are a compelling choice in an era where consumers are always on the go and want to stay con

In coming months, users of Facebook’s Messenger app, Microsoft’s Skype and Canada’s Kik can expect to find new automated assistants offering information and services at a variety of businesses.
The robots are coming – to help run your life or sell you stuff – at an online texting service near you.
In coming months, users of Facebook’s Messenger app, Microsoft’s Skype and Canada’s Kik can expect to find new automated assistants offering information

Microsoft Surface Phone launch is set for 2017, and will come in three variants.
Microsoft’s Surface Phone, which the company’s CMO Chris Capossella referred to as a breakthrough device, will launch in 2017, according to a report.
The report on Windows Central blog cites sources from Microsoft, and says that the phone’s launch the Surface Phone will come in three different variants based on pricing and markets. It also says that the Surface Phone will also mean an end for

Lenovo Phab has been launched on Flipkart at a price Rs 11,999.
Lenovo Phab a smartphone/tablet has been launched by the company in India at a price of Rs 11,999. This phablet with voice-calling is Flipkart exclusive for now.
Lenovo Phab is the cheaper version of the Lenovo Phab Plus, that was launched last year at Rs 17,999.
Lenovo Phab has a 6.98-inch HD IPS display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 Ghz, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage space (expandable via microSD card to 64G

Lenovo Ideapad 100s with Windows 10 OS has been launched at Rs 14,990 and will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.
Lenovo Ideapad 100s with Windows 10 OS has been launched by the company at a price of Rs 14,990. Ideapad 100s is exclusive to Snapdeal, and the laptop is powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor.
“Light weight notebooks that offer superior functionality at affordable price points are a compelling choice in an era where consumers are always on the go and want to stay con

The new HTC 10 will launch today at 5.30 pm IST online. However a leaked video has revealed what the phone looks like.
HTC 10, the new flagship from the struggling Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer, is all set to launch today, but a leaked video has given the Internet a good look at the smartphone. HTC is planning an online event for the launch of its new device.
The latest video, which can be seen here, appears to be one of the promotional videos that HTC would have used to highlight the new &

It has a 0.3 megapixel webcam, and comes with Dolby Advanced Audio for better sound. Lenovo Ideapad 100s is available in silver, and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal. Lenovo Ideapad 100s with Windows 10 OS has been launched by the company at a price of Rs 14,990. Ideapad 100s will be exclusively available on Snapdeal, and the laptop is powered by an Intel Atom quad-core processor. Here are five things to know:
– Lenovo Ideapad 100s has a 11.6-inch HD display(1366 x 768 pixel