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DJI, the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, has officially marked its entry into India with the launch of Phantom 4 drone. Phantom 4 is the latest drone in the Phantom series and will be available at a price Rs 1,21,000.
DJI Phantom 4 is a significant upgrade over previous offering Phantom 3 drone. The Phantom 4’s highlight is the new self-aware feature which makes it the first intelligent drone in the market.

WhatsApp has announced over 100 million voice calls are made everyday using the app.
WhatsApp has announced over 100 million voice calls are made everyday using the app. It said, the numbers translate to over 1,100 calls a second. WhatsApp calling was introduced in April last year.
“For more than a year, people have used WhatsApp Calling to talk with friends and family around the world. It’s a great way to stay in touch, especially when connecting with people in other countries, or

Xiaomi also put out a Facebook post suggesting that gold colour variant will also hit the shelves soon.
Xiaomi has announced the availability of black colour variant of its flagship smartphone – Mi 5 – in India. Xiaomi Mi 5, which was launched in March was only available in white colour option until now. Users can get hold of the black colour version of Mi 5 on Amazon and Flipkart.
Xiaomi also put out a Facebook post suggesting that gold colour variant will also hit the shelves soon.

IT peripherals major Zebronics has launched its newest Monster sound 5.1 Bluetooth speakers ‘Dragon’, which is a perfect mishmash of power and looks. The company claims that they deliver a monster surround sound that ‘engulfs senses’. The speakers deliver monstrous sound with output of 125watts RMS.
With a stylish contemporary look, the 5.1 Dragon speakers are designed to enhance not just the decor with its unique RGB glow and LED Display that indicates volume and setting

WhatsApp has announced over 100 million voice calls are made everyday using the app.
WhatsApp has announced over 100 million voice calls are made everyday using the app. It said, the numbers translate to over 1,100 calls a second. WhatsApp calling was introduced in April last year.
“For more than a year, people have used WhatsApp Calling to talk with friends and family around the world. It’s a great way to stay in touch, especially when connecting with people in other countries, or

“Fruit Ninja” is the latest mobile app to get the big screen treatment after “Angry Birds”.
In its early years, the mobile video game market was dominated by simply designed, family-friendly games like “Fruit Ninja” and “Angry Birds.” Action and adventure titles with sophisticated graphics and complex story lines were seen as better suited to gaming consoles and personal computers.
Increasingly, however, developers are bringing console-style games

LeEco’s recent deal announcement with Coolpad has been described as one of the most significant consolidation deals in the industry
Chinese internet and technology conglomerate LeEco’s newly-launched second generation devices are currently making headlines for technology features at value prices.
LeEco’s recent deal announcement with Coolpad has been described as one of the most significant consolidation deals in the industry.
“As part of this vision, the company has pur

Instagram, which recently crossed 500 million monthly active users is updating its app with translate feature (Source: David Marcus/Facebook)
Instagram is aiming to increase interaction with users across the globe through a new translation button it plans to roll out in the next month.
The photo sharing app says the button will appear on feed stories and profile bios written in languages different from the language a user’s phone or tablet is set to. Instagram, which is owned by Facebook,

HP Inc and Apple Inc topped a list issued on Thursday ranking how well technology companies combat the risk of forced labor in their supply chains. (source: Express Archive/file)
HP Inc and Apple Inc topped a list issued on Thursday ranking how well technology companies combat the risk of forced labor in their supply chains.
Workers who make components in information and communications technology (ICT) companies’ supply chains are often migrants who are vulnerable to becoming forced labor

Phantom 4 is the latest drone in the Phantom series and will be available at a price Rs 1,21,000
DJI, the global leader in unmanned aerial vehicles, has officially marked its entry into India with the launch of Phantom 4 drone. Phantom 4 is the latest drone in the Phantom series and will be available at a price Rs 1,21,000.
DJI Phantom 4 is a significant upgrade over previous offering Phantom 3 drone. The Phantom 4’s highlight is the new self-aware feature which makes it the first intelli

According to Google, a lot of voters weren’t really sure about Brexit
The United Kingdom finally voted to leave the European Union after being a part of the group for decades. In a historic referendum held on Thursday, over 51 per cent of the British decided to leave the European Union.
What will happen if Britain leave the European Union? According to Google, a lot of voters weren’t really sure about it.+250% spike in “what happens if we leave the EU” in the past hourht

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What does Brexit mean for UK's technology sector?
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The UK's tech sector was overwhelmingly in favour of Britain remaining in the European Union. Despite that, the sector is well-poised to weather a British exit from the EU, according to investors, analysts and founders. "The core attributes that make ...
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How exactly does the UK's exit from the EU impa

The Rs 5,999 device features a 7-inch multi-touch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and runs on Android 5.1 operating system. (FE) DataWind, a wireless web access products and services developer, on Friday launched a new affordable 4G tablet “moreGmax 4G7”.
“As the leading player in the tablet category, we want to offer incredible top-end specifications technology to all at an affordable price,” said Suneet Singh Tuli, President and CEO, DataWind, in a state

These events can include such things as riding a horse, baking cookies or eating at a restaurant. (website) Scientists have developed a computer software that can recognise events in YouTube videos, even those that it has not previously seen.
The new approach uses both scene and object features from the video and enables associations between these visual elements and each type of event to be automatically determined and weighted by a machine-learning architecture known as a neural network.
The

Xiaomi also put out a Facebook post suggesting that gold colour variant will also hit the shelves soon.
Xiaomi has announced the availability of black colour variant of its flagship smartphone – Mi 5 – in India. Xiaomi Mi 5, which was launched in March was only available in white colour option until now. Users can get hold of the black colour version of Mi 5 on Amazon and Flipkart.
Xiaomi also put out a Facebook post suggesting that gold colour variant will also hit the shelves soon.

Qualcomm has filed a complain against smartphone maker Meizu over patent licensing agreement
Qualcomm Inc has filed a complaint in a Chinese court against smartphone maker Meizu Technology Co after the tech giant said it was unable to reach a licensing accord with one of the top 10 handset suppliers in its biggest market.
The filing by San Diego-based Qualcomm, submitted to the Beijing Intellectual Property Court on Friday, is the first legal action by Qualcomm as it seeks to uphold terms of it

Facebook Live developing Snapchat like filters soon for users. (Source: File photo)
In a bid to expand and improve its live video platform, Facebook users can soon go live from the face-swapping MSQRD app and utilise different Snapchat-like masks and filters while the video is running.
Facebook first acquired Masquerade, the Belarusian startup behind MSQRD back in March with the intention to “continue enhancing the Facebook video experience,” technology website The Verge reported on

The Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike has good features given what it is priced at. For 2,999 yuan (around Rs 30,000) riders get a bike that can assist the riders pedalling for 45 kilometers on a single charge. (Picture: Twitter) Xiaomi, after recently having launched various internet-connected devices, including air purifiers, wearables, rice cookers, and kettles has now launched folding electric bicycle, under the Xiaomi’s QiCycle brand.
The Mi QiCycle Electric Folding Bike has good feat

The limited edition Watt a Box is only available at select KFC outlets in Delhi and Mumbai. KFC has put out a contest on its Facebook which gives users a chance to win the box. KFC has come up with a new innovation! A 5-in-1 Meal Box that will charge a user’s smartphone while they eat. The fast food chain has partnered with a Mumbai-based digital agency – Blink Digital – to launch ‘Watt a Box’.
The limited edition Watt a Box is only available at select KFC outlets

Huawei P9 is the first smartphone to feature a Leica branded camera.
Huawei, the Chinese telecom equipment major could soon launch its flagship P9 smartphone in India. Speaking at the launch of Honor 5C, Allen Wang, President, Huawei Consumer Business Group (India) told IndianExpress.com,”We are looking at the right time for launching P series devices in India.”
Huawei which is riding high on the success of its Nexus 6P wants to take the brand further with its P9. Allen adds,”

YouTube app users will have to click on the red capture button in the corner of the app to start live streaming.
YouTube is set to bring the live-streaming service to its mobile app across Android and iOS platforms. YouTube, the world’s biggest video-sharing platform made the announcement at VidCon in Anaheim, where it showed a demo of how the feature works.
“Today, we are announcing a new chapter in bringing the power of live video to creators everywhere. Soon, we’ll be putti

Ringing Bells had in mid-February this year planned to deliver 25 lakh units of Freedom 251 before June 30. (source: IANS)
The world’s cheapest smartphone at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, finally. Its makers, the Noida-based startup Ringing Bells Pvt Ltd, say they have made it possible despite allegations from various quarters that such a phone would not see the light of the day. Even an FIR was lodged against the company.
According to Ringing Bells’ Founder and CEO Mohit Goel &mda

Ringing Bells had in mid-February this year planned to deliver 25 lakh units of Freedom 251 before June 30. (source: IANS)
The world’s cheapest smartphone at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, finally. Its makers, the Noida-based startup Ringing Bells Pvt Ltd, say they have made it possible despite allegations from various quarters that such a phone would not see the light of the day. Even an FIR was lodged against the company.
According to Ringing Bells’ Founder and CEO Mohit Goel &mda

Apart from two new scanners, Zebra had announced other 2D-capable devices – The TC8000 and RFD8500, in the first quarter of the year. (Photo: Lars Curfs) US-based Zebra Technologies which deals in marking, tracking and computer printing technologies has launched two new 2D scanners in India.
The two scanners – 3600 series and DS4308-XD are rugged devices that will offer manageability in demanding industrial environments, said a statement from Zebra Technologies.
The 3600 Series, a 1

Udacity has partnered with Google to introduce “Android Basics Nanodegree by Google” programme in India. (Source: File photo)
Online education company Udacity has partnered with Google to introduce “Android Basics Nanodegree by Google” programme in India that will provide a guided path for new beginners to learn essential skills needed to build apps for Android.
The programme will cost Rs 9,800 per month and if the new developers complete the course before 12 months, the

Uber however, said that the rates will still fluctuate when rates go up due to demand but users will now see the amount they are paying well in advance. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
Uber has done away with surge pricing and will present users in the US and some parts of India with ‘upfront fare’, the company said in a blogpost. Now, Uber riders will no longer have to deal with lightning bolt denoting surge pricing while booking a cab.
Uber will calculate upfront rates using exp

Facebook Live developing Snapchat like filters soon for users. (Source: File photo)
In a bid to expand and improve its live video platform, Facebook users can soon go live from the face-swapping MSQRD app and utilise different Snapchat-like masks and filters while the video is running.
Facebook first acquired Masquerade, the Belarusian startup behind MSQRD back in March with the intention to “continue enhancing the Facebook video experience,” technology website The Verge reported on

Uber however, said that the rates will still fluctuate when rates go up due to demand but users will now see the amount they are paying well in advance. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo
Uber has done away with surge pricing and will present users in the US and some parts of India with ‘upfront fare’, it said in a blogpost. Yes, Uber riders will no longer have to deal with lightning bolt denoting surge pricing while booking a cab.
Uber will calculate upfront rates using expected tim

Samsung Gear 360 camera is equipped with two fish-eye lenses, and each packs a 15MP sensor.
Samsung Gear 360 camera, which was unveiled at MWC 2016 has finally been launched in the US at $349.99 (Rs 24,000 approx). The company however, did not disclose the availability and other details of the device.
Samsung Gear 360 camera is equipped with two fish-eye lenses, and each packs a 15MP sensor. The camera records 360 degree videos in 4K. Users can also shoot 180 degree videos through one side of G

BlackBerry hits a major loss and may exit the smartphone business. (Express photo)
BlackBerry, the Canadian mobile company sold just 5 lakh phones globally in the first fiscal quarter – down from six lakh in the previous quarter – reporting a $670 million loss which is its biggest loss in over two years.
Although much of the loss was down to restructuring charges, sales also fell to $400 million, down 39 per cent on a year earlier, The Telegraph reported on Friday.
“I rea

Ringing Bells had in February, 2016 had planned to deliver 25 lakh Freedom 251 mobile phones priced at Rs 251 before June 30. However, it received over 7 crore registrations before its payment gateway crashed within three days. There were widespread calls of it being a scam and there was a FIR registered against teh company too. (PTI) After a huge controversy and even a FIR being lodged, Freedom 251 mobile, world’s cheapest smartphone, priced at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, and Noida-ba

Ringing Bells had in February, 2016 planned to deliver 25 lakh Freedom 251 mobile phones priced at Rs 251 before June 30. However, it received a whopping 7 crore registrations before its payment gateway crashed within three days. There were widespread calls of it being a scam and there was a FIR registered against the company too. (PTI) After a huge controversy and even a FIR being lodged, Freedom 251 mobile, world’s cheapest smartphone, priced at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, and Noida-

Ringing Bells had in February, 2016 planned to deliver 25 lakh Freedom 251 mobile phones priced at Rs 251 before June 30. However, it received a whopping 7 crore registrations before its payment gateway crashed within three days. There were widespread calls of it being a scam and there was a FIR registered against the company too. (PTI) After a huge controversy and even a FIR being lodged, Freedom 251 mobile, world’s cheapest smartphone, priced at Rs 251 (less than $4) is here, and Noida-

Micro-blogging website Twitter suffered a brief outage in India today. The Twitter app however, seemed to be working fine on smartphones.
Micro-blogging website Twitter suffered a brief outage in India today. The Twitter app however, seemed to be working fine on smartphones.
While the reason for the outage is not clear, we will have to wait for an official statement to know whether the outage was global. Twitter site, during the downtime, did not reload, despite refreshing several times.
Twitte

Huawei P9 is the first smartphone to feature a Leica branded camera.
Huawei, the Chinese telecom equipment major could soon launch its flagship P9 smartphone in India. Speaking at the launch of Honor 5C, Allen Wang of Huawei Consumer Business Group told IndianExpress.com,”We are looking at the right time for launching P series devices in India.”
Huawei which is riding high on the success of its Nexus 6P wants to take the brand further with its P9. Allen adds,”We are evaluating