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Lenovo Vibe K5 Note features a relatively new design language with rear fingerprint sensor and metal body (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo is set to launch its K5 Note smartphone in India next week. The company has started teasing the launch on its Twitter handle.
Lenovo India’s tweet reads “5 DAYS to something NOTEWORTHY.” We can expect Vibe K5 Note to launch next Wednesday.You don’t have to worry about a ‘house-full’ when you have the best seat in the

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note features a relatively new design language with rear fingerprint sensor and metal body (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo is set to launch its K5 Note smartphone in India next week. The company has started teasing the launch on its Twitter handle.
Lenovo India’s tweet reads “5 DAYS to something NOTEWORTHY.” We can expect Vibe K5 Note to launch next Wednesday.You don’t have to worry about a ‘house-full’ when you have the best seat in the

Idea Cellular said on Friday it has slashed mobile internet rates to offer more value to customers on their 4G, 3G and 2G data packs.
Idea Cellular today slashed mobile internet rates to offer more value to the customers on their 4G, 3G and 2G data packs.
With this new scheme, the Idea users can get up to 45 percent more data benefits on sachet packs below 1 GB.
The 2G data pack priced at Rs. 19 offering 75 MB data for 3 Days, will now offer 110 MB data for 3 Days – a 45 per cent more val

Asus had announced Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra at Computex, Taipei last month (Source: Shruti Dhapola)
Asus has expanded its Zenfone 3 range with the launch of Max and Laser variants in Vietnam. Asus had announced Zenfone 3 at Computex in Taipei last month.
Asus had announced Zenfone 3 in three variants – Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra. Now the company has silently expanded the portfolio with these new devices.
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser, as the name implies

Apple iPhone 7 leaked images reveals it will come in four standard colour options (Source: Macitynet)
Apple is set to launch the next-generation iPhone (likely to be named as iPhone 7) in the second week of September. The rumour mill is full of speculations just like ahead of any other iPhone launch.
Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus will skip the headphone jack and Cupertino could bring a dual rear camera to its larger iPhone 7 Plus. An iPhone 7 Pro version is also rumoured, and a WSJ report claimed that

Apple iPhone 7 leaked images reveals it will come in four standard colour options (Source: Macitynet)
Apple is set to launch the next-generation iPhone (likely to be named as iPhone 7) in the second week of September. The rumour mill is full of speculations just like ahead of any other iPhone launch.
Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus will skip the headphone jack and Cupertino could bring a dual rear camera to its larger iPhone 7 Plus. An iPhone 7 Pro version is also rumoured, and a WSJ report claimed that

Lenovo Vibe K5 Note features a relatively new design language with rear fingerprint sensor and metal body (Source: Lenovo India/Twitter)
Lenovo is set to launch its K5 Note smartphone in India next week. The company has started teasing the launch on its Twitter handle.
Lenovo India’s tweet reads “5 DAYS to something NOTEWORTHY.” We can expect Vibe K5 Note to launch next Wednesday.You don’t have to worry about a ‘house-full’ when you have the best seat in the

Idea Cellular said on Friday it has slashed mobile internet rates to offer more value to customers on their 4G, 3G and 2G data packs.
Idea Cellular today slashed mobile internet rates to offer more value to the customers on their 4G, 3G and 2G data packs.
With this new scheme, the Idea users can get up to 45 percent more data benefits on sachet packs below 1 GB.
The 2G data pack priced at Rs. 19 offering 75 MB data for 3 Days, will now offer 110 MB data for 3 Days – a 45 per cent more val

Pokémon GO addicts take note: This small hack will get you Pikachu to begin the game. (Image source: AP)
Pokémon GO is a phenomena that does not need an introduction anymore. Even if you were not a fan of the anime, you are bound to try this Augmented Reality (AR) game one time or another. But for those who know the saga, the importance of having Pikachu as your first Pokémon is pretty evident.
Pikachu is Ash Ketchum’s original Pokémon in the series, and d

Reliance Jio 4G preview SIM offer: Samsung and Lyf brand smartphone users can get the SIM and three months data free.
Reliance Jio Infocomm’s 4G service still awaits commercial launch, and a latest report claims this will take place in August with the company offering free voice-services bundled with data. Reliance Jio is currently offering a preview of its data services to a select few customers.
Reliance Jio is highly awaited because it will rely on a 4G LTE network. Speed-tests indicat

Asus had announced Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra at Computex, Taipei last month (Source: Shruti Dhapola)
Asus has expanded its Zenfone 3 range with the launch of Max and Laser variants in Vietnam. Asus had announced Zenfone 3 at Computex in Taipei last month.
Asus had announced Zenfone 3 in three variants – Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra. Now the company has silently expanded the portfolio with these new devices.
Asus Zenfone 3 Laser, as the name implies

Mi India 2nd anniversary will take place from July 20-22 and the company is offering a lot of discounts, and holding Re 1 flash sales.
Xiaomi is hosting its second Mi Anniversary special sale in India from July 20-22, where it will be giving away Mi 5, Mi Max and Redmi Note 3 smartphones at Re 1 only. Other accessories like the Mi Bluetooth Speakers, Mi Band and 20,000 mAh Mi PowerBank will also be available in the Re 1 flash sale deal.
Xiaomi is also promising a Mi TV to one lucky customer, wh

The Weibo even teaser hints at Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 launch (Source: Weibo)
Xiaomi is likely to launch Redmi Note 4 smartphone in China on July 27. Xiaomi has posted invite for a event on July 27 in Beijing where it could announce Redmi Note 4.
Xiaomi’s event invite on Weibo is asking fans to purchase the tickets for the event. We have already seen a purported image of the device on Weibo.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is tipped to feature dual rear camera. A recent Weibo teaser showed Redmi ambassad

Intex Aqua View is the first VR-geared budget smartphone from the company. Here’s our review
Foraying into the mobile Virtual Reality (VR) segment, Indian manufacturer Intex has pushed its first VR-ready device: Intex Aqua View with its own cardboard headset called the Eyelet. The domestic handset maker banks on Google Cardboard for its viewer.
Latest in the Aqua series, View is designed to offer VR experience at a sub-Rs 10,000 budget. The device is also first from the brand to incor

Google’s first-ever Play Indie Games Festival will take place in San Francisco on September 24. (Source: Reuters)
Google has announced the first-ever Play Indie Games Festival that will take place in San Francisco on September 24. The event will highlight 30 of the best Indie games on Google Play Store, or those that will be launched on the store.
Google is inviting game developers to showcase their Indie titles to the public at the event. Developers can increase their network and can comp

Apple iPhone 7 leaked images reveals it will come in four standard colour options (Source: Macitynet)
Apple is set to launch the next-generation iPhone (likely to be named as iPhone 7) in the second week of September. The rumour mill is full of speculations just like ahead of any other iPhone launch.
Apple iPhone 7, 7 Plus will skip the headphone jack and Cupertino could bring a dual rear camera to its larger iPhone 7 Plus. An iPhone 7 Pro version is also rumoured, and a WSJ report claimed that

Pokemon GO’s launch has seen Nintendo’s net worth add $17 billion
The head of the developer behind Nintendo’s Pokémon GO said he wanted to launch the smash-hit mobile game in roughly 200 countries and regions “relatively soon” and was working on bolstering server capacity to enable the wider rollout.
The game, which marries a classic 20-year old franchise with augmented reality, has taken the world by storm despite having been launched in only five countries

Keeco Mobile launched a mobile phone that features a hexagonal design and boasts a size that fits into “the small hands of women”. (Representational image)
A Chinese startup Keeco Mobile has launched its first smartphone “especially desgined for women” that features a hexagonal design and boasts a size that fits into “the small hands of women”.
Keeco K1 has a front-facing selfie camera that “automatically makes your skin look delicate and smooth”,

The smartphone industry is already starting to feel the far-reaching impacts being generated from the work by two leading names in technology, global internet and ecosystem conglomerate, LeEco and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated. In just a few months, LeEco sold an astounding number of its superphones powered by the latest Qualcomm Technologies’ processors.
It’s important to note that even a high performance processor, placed in a poo

The Indian Express
Global Internet Technology Giant, LeEco Works with Qualcomm – A World Leader in Mobile Processors
The Indian Express
In just a few months, LeEco sold an astounding number of its superphones powered by the latest Qualcomm Technologies' processors. Updated: Jul 15, 2016, 16:40. technology. Intex Aqua View Review · Apple iPhone 7 rumours: Device pictures, Pricing, ...and more »

Computerworld
Tesla needs to rethink its Autopilot technology
Computerworld
In light of several accidents that have involved its assisted driving technology, Tesla should rethink just how much automation it provides to drivers, automotive experts said today. While Tesla's Autopilot advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) uses ...
Consumer Reports urges Tesla to disable autopilot after driver's deathThe Guardianall 401 news articles »

Twitter recently signed a deal with the US television network CBS to stream both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions later this month.
In a quest to become a leading live-streaming service, micro-blogging website Twitter has signed a new partnership with Pac-12 universities that will bring live events to its social network.
Twitter and Pac-12 Networks — a US sports-oriented digital cable and satellite television network that is owned by the Pac-12 Conference — are tea

Reliance Jio 4G preview SIM offer: Samsung and Lyf brand smartphone users can get the SIM and three months data free.
Reliance Jio Infocomm’s 4G service still awaits commercial launch, and a latest report claims this will take place in August with the company offering free voice-services bundled with data. Reliance Jio is currently offering a preview of its data services to a select few customers.
Reliance Jio is highly awaited because it will rely on a 4G LTE network. Speed-tests indicat

Pokémon GO addicts take note: This small hack will get you Pikachu to begin the game. (Image source: AP)
Pokémon GO is a phenomena that does not need an introduction anymore. Even if you were not a fan of the anime, you are bound to try this Augmented Reality (AR) game one time or another. But for those who know the saga, the importance of having Pikachu as your first Pokémon is pretty evident.
Pikachu is Ash Ketchum’s original Pokémon in the series, and d

LeEco has announced EUI 5.8 update for its Le Superphones with with tons of improvements
LeEco, the internet and technology conglomerate, is known to offer Superphones that come with a power-packed features and cutting edge design at a disruptive price. Another major feature that distinguishes LeEco Superphones with the other Android smartphones is the user interface that they offer.
LeEco’s EUI (Ecosystem User Interface), is the first smart operating system that is available across all d

Livemint
L&T to sell 15% stake in L&T Technology Services via IPO
Livemint
L&T Technology Service is a pure-play global engineering, research and development services company. Photo: Mint. Mumbai: India's largest engineering and construction company Larsen and Toubro Ltd (L&T) will sell up to 15% stake in its unit L&T ...
L&T Technology Services IPO on the anvilMoneycontrol.comall 12 news articles »

Mi India 2nd anniversary will take place from July 20-22 and the company is offering a lot of discounts, and holding Re 1 flash sales.
Xiaomi is hosting its second Mi Anniversary special sale in India from July 20-22, where it will be giving away Mi 5, Mi Max and Redmi Note 3 smartphones at Re 1 only. Other accessories like the Mi Bluetooth Speakers, Mi Band and 20,000 mAh Mi PowerBank will also be available in the Re 1 flash sale deal.
Xiaomi is also promising a Mi TV to one lucky customer, wh

Sony’s 20,000 mAh Power Bank will set you back by Rs 7,500.
Sony has launched two new Power Banks in India; one is of 15,000 mAh capacity, while the other is 20,000 mAh.
Sony’s Power Banks have a Lithium-ion polymer battery, and support pass-through charging, which allows the connected device as well as the charger itself to be charged at the same time.  The Power Banks can retain 90 per cent of its capacity even after 1,000 charges, claims Sony.
The 15,000 mAh version wil

Skype for Linux Alpha is an early build with features similar to Windows, iOS and Android counterparts (Source: Skype)
Microsoft’s Skype has announced a new alpha version of its popular video calling service for Linux. Skype for Linux Alpha is a WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) version, and the team promises to continue supporting it for years to come.
Skype for Linux Alpha is not a full-fledged client yet. The team is inviting Linux users to test the app, which is way different from

For Pokémon GO to work, users need to install VPN on their phones to bypass censorship and sign in with a Google account
The world’s latest favourite smartphone game Pokémon GO might never release in China owing to strict censorship and other technical problems but a clone called City Spirit Go, is now topping charts in the country.
The Chinese copy, locally developed by Shenzhen Tanyu, is the most downloaded app in the Apple iOS store and is also popular on the Android plat

One slice through the map of the large-scale structure of the Universe from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and its Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey. (Source: Daniel Eisenstein and SDSS-III)
The largest-ever, three-dimensional map of 1.2 million distant galaxies has revealed one of the most precise measurements yet of the dark energy, currently driving the accelerated expansion of the universe, say a team of scientists.
“We have spent five years collecting measurements of 1.2 million

Evidson Audio’s Sound Supreme X88 earphone comes with Hi-Fi Dynamic Driver System and lightweight design (Source: Evidson Audio)
Evidson Audio has announced the launch of its Sound Supreme X88 earphones in India. The earphone is a from company’s audiophile basic series. The Sound Supreme X88 is the sibling to X55 earphone which was announced last month.
Evidson Audio’s Sound Supreme X88 earphone comes with Hi-Fi Dynamic Driver System and lightweight design. The earphone is com

Facebook Safety Check feature was last activated after a suicide attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport.
Facebook on Friday turned on its Safety Check feature after a large truck mowed through a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice, France, killing at least 80 people.
According to CNET, it is the third time in nearly a month that the social networking giant has activated the tool.
The feature allows people to notify their friends if they are in the affected area and mark themselves as safe

LG Stylus 2 Plus features a 5.7-inch Full HD display
LG is all set to launch its latest smartphone Stylus 2 Plus in India for Rs 24,450. The Stylus 2 Plus was launched globally last month and is finally headed to Indian shores. While the design of the phone matches the original LG Stylus 2, it has been upgraded to give a better performance.
LG Stylus 2 Plus features a 1920 x 1080 pixels (5.7-inch) Full HD IPS Quantum display. A 1.4 GHz octa-core Snapdragon Processor with Adreno 505 GPU wil