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Dell Inspiron 17 is the first 2-in-1 Windows 10 convertible with really huge screen (Source: Dell)
Dell has launched a new 17-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop at Computex 2016. The laptop is world’s first 2-in-1 device with a 17-inch display.
Dell has unveiled a whole new range of Inspiron 2-in-1 devices aimed at students and enterprenuers. The company says its Inspiron 17 could also be an ideal desktop replacement notebook.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (BAY’-zohs) says when it comes to technology, ”We’re on the edge of the golden era.”
Bezos offered a glimpse of his vision of the future during an interview Tuesday at the Code Conference in Southern California.
Of artificial intelligence, Bezos says, ”It’s probably hard to overstate how big of an impact it’s going to have on society over the next 20 years.” Bezos says Amazon has 1,000 people working on its Alexa platform,

Lenovo Zuk Z2 brings the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 to smaller form factor (Source: Lenovo)
Lenovo has launched its Cyanogen-based flagship ZUK Z2 at an event in China. The smartphone can be called as ‘Lite’ variant of ZUK Z2 Pro, which the company had unveiled in April.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 is priced at 1,799 Yuan (roughly Rs 18,400) and is only available in China. Lenovo Zuk Z2 features a 5-inch Full HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. Lenovo Zuk Z2 come

More than 16 billion connected devices are yet to join the Internet of Things by the end of 2021.
Ericsson has announced the Mobility Report focusing on India specific data points. The report highlights how Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake mobile phones as the largest category of connected device by 2018.
Ericsson study says that mobile data traffic in India will grow by fifteen times by 2021. The report includes India’s growth as the most in terms of net additions during the q

More than 16 billion connected devices are yet to join the Internet of Things by the end of 2021.
Ericsson has announced the Mobility Report focusing on India specific data points. The report highlights how Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake mobile phones as the largest category of connected device by 2018.
Ericsson study says that mobile data traffic in India will grow by fifteen times by 2021. The report includes India’s growth as the most in terms of net additions during the q

The global smartphone market is sputtering in 2016, with Apple likely to see its first “down” year for the iPhone, a research report said today. The global smartphone market is sputtering in 2016, with Apple likely to see its first “down” year for the iPhone, a research report said today.
Research firm IDC said worldwide smartphone sales will likely increase just 3.1 per cent to 1.48 billion units, after 10.5 per cent growth last year.
IDC said it expects “low sing

Dell Inspiron 17 is the first 2-in-1 Windows 10 convertible with really huge screen (Source: Dell)
Dell has launched a new 17-inch Windows 10 convertible laptop at Computex 2016. The laptop is world’s first 2-in-1 device with a 17-inch display.
Dell has unveiled a whole new range of Inspiron 2-in-1 devices aimed at students and enterprenuers. The company says its Inspiron 17 could also be an ideal desktop replacement notebook.
Read MoreDell announces world's first 17-inch 2-in-1 Windows c

State-run telecom operators MTNL failed on all network based quality of service parameters.
Worried over worsening call drop menace, telecom regulator Trai today asked the government for powers to penalise mobile operators as most of them have failed to meet the quality benchmark in this regard.
“As hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgement has observed that Trai does not have power to impose such (call drop) penalty on telecom operators, we will write to DoT today for amendment in Tra

sus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company.
Asus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company. Asus has just launched its new revamped Zenfone 3, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 series at the ongoing Computex 2016.
“We are still finalising what configurations will come to India like with the Deluxe, which has up to 6 GB RAM and 256 GB space. Given that India is one of

sus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company.
Asus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company. Asus has just launched its new revamped Zenfone 3, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 series at the ongoing Computex 2016.
“We are still finalising what configurations will come to India like with the Deluxe, which has up to 6 GB RAM and 256 GB space. Given that India is one of

Soon, all you’ll need to do is Google yourself if you’re wondering how deeply Google has been digging into your digital life. (Reuters) Soon, all you’ll need to do is Google yourself if you’re wondering how deeply Google has been digging into your digital life.
In coming weeks, a shortcut to personal account information will appear at the top of Google’s search results whenever logged-in users enter their own names in the query box.
The feature is part of an update

LG G5 looks and feels like a flagship, an important point for people investing money in it.
LG has not shied away from experimenting when it comes to smartphones. So the Korean company has given us a curved phone, a power button at the back and knock codes. It has also made some pretty good flagships in the G series, and the Google Nexus phones that got them a good fan base. Hence, I am not surprised they are behind the first modular phone you can buy.
LG G5
The LG G5 looks and feels like a fla

LG G5 looks and feels like a flagship, an important point for people investing money in it.
LG has not shied away from experimenting when it comes to smartphones. So the Korean company has given us a curved phone, a power button at the back and knock codes. It has also made some pretty good flagships in the G series, and the Google Nexus phones that got them a good fan base. Hence, I am not surprised they are behind the first modular phone you can buy.
LG G5
The LG G5 looks and feels like a fla

LG G5 looks and feels like a flagship, an important point for people investing money in it.
LG has not shied away from experimenting when it comes to smartphones. So the Korean company has given us a curved phone, a power button at the back and knock codes. It has also made some pretty good flagships in the G series, and the Google Nexus phones that got them a good fan base. Hence, I am not surprised they are behind the first modular phone you can buy.
LG G5
The LG G5 looks and feels like a fla

Communication route selection from a terminal outside of the communication area to a base station.
NEC Corporation has announced the development of a ‘Device-to-Device’ communication technology that enables emergency response personnel, such as police and firefighters, to transmit high quality images from the scene of a disaster or accident when outside of the service area of the public safety Long Term Evolution network.
NEC’s technology supports transmission of images by ena

Lenovo Zuk Z2 brings the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 to smaller form factor (Source: Lenovo)
Lenovo has launched its Cyanogen-based flagship ZUK Z2 at an event in China. The smartphone can be called as ‘Lite’ variant of ZUK Z2 Pro, which the company had unveiled in April.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 is priced at 1,799 Yuan (roughly Rs 18,400) and is only available in China. Lenovo Zuk Z2 features a 5-inch Full HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. Lenovo Zuk Z2 come

More than 16 billion connected devices are yet to join the Internet of Things by the end of 2021.
Ericsson has announced the Mobility Report focusing on India specific data points. The report highlights how Internet of Things (IoT) is set to overtake mobile phones as the largest category of connected device by 2018.
Ericsson study says that mobile data traffic in India will grow by fifteen times by 2021. The report includes India’s growth as the most in terms of net additions during the q

Lenovo K4 Note bundle with VR headset is priced at Rs 12,499, while just the K4 Note is priced at Rs 11,998.
Lenovo has rolled out Android Marshmallow 6.0 for K4 Note through OTA update. Android Marshmallow will bring a number of new features including revamped app permissions, Google Now on Tap, Doze, adoptable storage and more.
Lenovo announced it sold 6, 00,000 units of K4 Note and 1, 50,000 units of ANT VR headset on Amazon so far. Lenovo K4 Note, which was launched in January, is successor

Once the Truecaller feature is switched on, it identifies unknown numbers from WhatsApp, Line, Viber and Telegram.
Truecaller users can now identify unknown senders on messaging apps, according to the company’s blogpost. The feature is only available on Android, and can be turned on in the Auto Search Truecaller settings. Once switched on, it identifies unknown numbers from WhatsApp, Line, Viber and Telegram.
Truecaller also comes with several new features, including the ability to make c

Dubai hopes the project will kick-start its plans to transform the sheikhdom into an incubator for emerging technologies. (AP Photo)
There are office printers that spit out documents and others that always seem to jam. And then there those that make the office itself.
A small group of employees in Dubai is starting to move into a new workspace that the emirate says is the world’s first functional office building made using three-dimensional printer technology.
Dubai’s ruler quietly

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to chat with astronauts in space on June 1, 2016.
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook, will conduct the first ever Facebook Live with three astronauts in space.
Zuckerberg is scheduled to go live from the Facebook headquarters with astronauts currently living and working on the International Space Station on June 1, at  9.55 am PT or 10.25 pm IST. The Earth to space call can be seen Live on NASA’s Facebook page.
During the 20 minute Facebook Live call with 

LG G5 looks and feels like a flagship, an important point for people investing money in it.
LG has not shied away from experimenting when it comes to smartphones. So the Korean company has given us a curved phone, a power button at the back and knock codes. It has also made some pretty good flagships in the G series, and the Google Nexus phones that got them a good fan base. Hence, I am not surprised they are behind the first modular phone you can buy.
LG G5
The LG G5 looks and feels like a fla

Lenovo K4 Note bundle with VR headset is priced at Rs 12,499, while just the K4 Note is priced at Rs 11,998.
Lenovo has rolled out Android Marshmallow 6.0 for K4 Note through OTA update. Android Marshmallow will bring a number of new features including revamped app permissions, Google Now on Tap, Doze, adoptable storage and more.
Lenovo announced it sold 6, 00,000 units of K4 Note and 1, 50,000 units of ANT VR headset on Amazon so far. Lenovo K4 Note, which was launched in January, is successor

sus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company.
Asus’ new Zenfone 3 series will launch towards the beginning of Q3 2016 in India, confirmed the company. Asus has just launched its new revamped Zenfone 3, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 series at the ongoing Computex 2016.
“We are still finalising what configurations will come to India like with the Deluxe, which has up to 6 GB RAM and 256 GB space. Given that India is one of

Currently available on Android, the app is equipped with face lock, the fastest and most accurate unlock solution in the world, which enables users to unlock their protected apps through a one-second-selfie. Chinese mobile internet giant Alibaba Group has announced the launch of Privacy Knight, India’s first free app-lock with Face Lock feature that protects mobile privacy from intruders.
Currently available on Android, the app is equipped with face lock, the fastest and most accurate unl

When users upload something offensive to disturb people, it normally has to be seen and flagged by at least one person. (Reuters) In an attempt to combat hate speech, Facebook has said its artificial intelligence (AI) systems now report more offensive photos than humans do, which can help remove such content before it hurts the sentiments of people.
When users upload something offensive to disturb people, it normally has to be seen and flagged by at least one person.
Offensive posts include con

Mobile data traffic in the country is expected to grow the fastest globally at 15 times by 2021, according to a report. (Reuters) Mobile data traffic in the country is expected to grow the fastest globally at 15 times by 2021, according to a report.
The country also grew the most in terms of net additions in mobile subscriptions during the March quarter at over 21 million, followed by Myanmar and Indonesia with 5 million net additions each and US and Pakistan with over 3 million net additions e

LG G5 was earlier available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart, where it was priced at Rs 52,990.
LG G5, the company’s 2016 flagship modular smartphone, has been launched in India at Rs 52,990. Pre-orders for the phone have been live exclusively on Flipkart. Users who pre-booked LG G5 will get the companion device – the LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
LG G5 is also the first flagship from the Korean company to feature a metal unibody design. The smartphone, launched

LG G5 was earlier available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart, where it was priced at Rs 52,990.
LG G5, the company’s 2016 flagship modular smartphone, has been launched in India at Rs 52,990. Pre-orders for the phone have been live exclusively on Flipkart. Users who pre-booked LG G5 will get the companion device – the LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
LG G5 is also the first flagship from the Korean company to feature a metal unibody design. The smartphone, launched

LG G5 was earlier available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart, where it was priced at Rs 52,990.
LG G5, the company’s 2016 flagship modular smartphone, has been launched in India at Rs 52,990. Pre-orders for the phone have been live exclusively on Flipkart. Users who pre-booked LG G5 will get the companion device – the LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
LG G5 is also the first flagship from the Korean company to feature a metal unibody design. The smartphone, launched

LG G5 was earlier available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart, where it was priced at Rs 52,990.
LG G5, the company’s 2016 flagship modular smartphone, has been launched in India at Rs 52,990. Pre-orders for the phone have been live exclusively on Flipkart. Users who pre-booked LG G5 will get the companion device – the LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
LG G5 is also the first flagship from the Korean company to feature a metal unibody design. The smartphone, launched

The deal also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software.
Software maker Microsoft Corp is selling about 1,500 of its patents to Chinese device maker Xiaomi, a rare departure for the US company and part of what the two companies say is the start of a long-term partnership.
The deal, announced on Wednesday, also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software, in

The deal also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software.
Software maker Microsoft Corp is selling about 1,500 of its patents to Chinese device maker Xiaomi, a rare departure for the US company and part of what the two companies say is the start of a long-term partnership.
The deal, announced on Wednesday, also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software, in

The LG G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. LG has launched its flagship device LG G5 modular smartphone in India priced at Rs 52,990, which will be available exclusively on Flipkart. LG says customers who pre-book LG G5 will get the companion device, LG Cam Plus, free with the smartphone.
The LG G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. The smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB expandable memo

The LG G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. LG has launched its first modular smartphone LG G5 in India priced at Rs 52, 990. LG G5 is flagship smartphone of the company and will be available exclusively on the Flipkart. LG had said says customers who pre-book LG G5 will get the companion device – LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
The LG G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset

Xiaomi in April had approached the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for opening single brand retail trading in India. (Twitter/Xiaomi)
Chinese mobile device maker Xiaomi has withdrawn its request seeking complete exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing norms for opening single-brand retail stores in India.
The company in April had approached the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) for opening single brand retail trading in India. “They w

The deal also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software.
Software maker Microsoft Corp is selling about 1,500 of its patents to Chinese device maker Xiaomi, a rare departure for the US company and part of what the two companies say is the start of a long-term partnership.
The deal, announced on Wednesday, also includes a patent cross-licensing arrangement and a commitment by Xiaomi to install copies of Microsoft software, in

LG G5 was earlier available for pre-order exclusively on Flipkart, where it was priced at Rs 52,990.
LG G5, the company’s 2016 flagship modular smartphone, has been launched in India at Rs 52,990. Pre-orders for the phone have been live exclusively on Flipkart. Users who pre-booked LG G5 will get the companion device – the LG Cam Plus – free with the smartphone.
LG G5 is also the first flagship from the Korean company to feature a metal unibody design. The smartphone, launched

The SDMC will also provide a ‘unique registration number’ to the dog owner along with a Pet Dog Registration Certificate. (Reuters) To simplify the process of registration of dogs, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) Tuesday cleared a proposal to register pet dogs online. Dog owners in south Delhi can now register their pet dogs online after which the corporation will provide a ‘unique registration number’ for them.
However, the SDMC will require proof of reside

telecom regulator is trying to resolve the larger problem of “involuntary download of data” to bring in more transparency to the user’s data consumption.
The online video advertisements industry, which is pegged to be a Rs 500 crore business in India, could see some regulations coming its way. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is in the process of examining the problem of automatic video advertisements that buffer and use internet data on a website without the e