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LinkedIn Seeks More Usage by Members as It Rolls Out New Technology - Wall Street Journal

22-09-2016 21:43 via wsj.com

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LinkedIn Seeks More Usage by Members as It Rolls Out New Technology
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SAN FRANCISCO— LinkedIn Corp. LNKD 0.04 % rolled out new technology and products Thursday aimed at keeping members on its network longer, a move that could help generate more data and make it more valuable to Microsoft Corp. MSFT 0.10 %.
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Breakthrough Gene Technology Attracts Investors Amid Patent Dispute - Wall Street Journal

22-09-2016 20:05 via wsj.com

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Breakthrough Gene Technology Attracts Investors Amid Patent Dispute
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Companies are rushing to capitalize on a hot new gene technology before a high-stakes patent dispute has been settled. The gene-editing tool, known as ...and more »

Mitashi Launches Two 4K Android TVs starting at Rs 67,990

22-09-2016 19:20

The 55-inch model costs Rs 67,990 while the 65-inch variant is priced at Rs 1,29,990.

Say hello to Google's new messenger 'Allo'

22-09-2016 18:57

In today's edition of Tech Toyz, CNBC-TV18's Megha Vishwanath got to test out Google's new messenger, 'Allo'.

This Gadget Monitors The Air You Breathe

22-09-2016 15:53

The Crusaders PM 2.5 Air Quality Monitor can provide real-time reading of PM2.5 pollutants.

[Alert] Updating Nexus 5X to Android N Might Kill it

22-09-2016 15:53

The problem cannot be solved by a software update as it’s “strictly a hardware related issue.”

Sony launches 256GB Class 10 SD Card at Rs 11,500 for 4K Content

22-09-2016 14:38

The new memory card comes with data transfer speeds of 94MB per second (read) and 70MB per second (write).

Portronics SoundChief Aims to Boost Your TV Experience For Rs 5,999

22-09-2016 14:38

Connectivity options include Bluetooth, AUX, USB, Micro SD card, and COAX cable.

Digital technology reveals secret of ancient biblical scroll - BBC News

22-09-2016 13:56 via bbc.co.uk

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Digital technology reveals secret of ancient biblical scroll
BBC News
The oldest hand-written passages from the Hebrew Bible identical to versions in use today have been identified by researchers using digital technology to read an ancient scroll. The relic, which had been too fragile to unwrap, was deciphered by Israeli ...
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Vodafone Group Infuses Rs 47,700 Crore in India Unit Ahead of Spectrum Auction

22-09-2016 13:18

The investment comes ahead ofIndia's biggest-ever telecom spectrum auction that will start from October 1.

Targus Brings New Wireless Mouse For Rs 699

22-09-2016 13:18

The Targus W575 Wireless Mouse is armed with 2.4GHz wireless technology.

Now You Can Schedule an Uber Ride 30 Days Before; Here's How

22-09-2016 13:18

Uber will send reminders both 24 hours and 30 minutes in advance of your pickup.

LeEco Le Pro 3 With Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 6 GB RAM Launched in China

22-09-2016 13:18

The phone will start at 1799 Yuan (Rs 18,000) in China for the 4GB RAM / 32 GB storage model and 1999 Yuan (Rs 20,000) for the6GB RAM/ 64 GB variant.

This BMW Transformer by Letrons is Real and Has all the Coolness by its Side

22-09-2016 11:56

Letrons is based in Ankara, Turkey and their parent company Letvision who was a startup and R&D company, that has been supported and awarded by the Ministry of Industry and KOSGEB as a registered successful R & D company.

Panasonic Launches 4G/VoLTE Enabled P77 Smartphone at Rs 6,990

22-09-2016 11:56

The dual-SIM P77 sports a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1GHz Quad-core Processor backed by 1GB RAM.

BlackBerry to Resell Anti-hacking App That Found Major Android Bug

22-09-2016 11:56

BlackBerry seeks to leverage ties to corporate and government clients to boost its software revenue.

Science & Technology - The Local.de

22-09-2016 10:54 via thelocal.de

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A decade on from the accident, the test track lies deserted, and locals are unsure how to commemorate the event. World's first hydrogen train to go into service in Germany. Photo: Alstom press office ...

South Korea asks Samsung to extend Galaxy Note 7 refund

22-09-2016 10:40

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards, the government agency responsible for product safety and recalls, has not approved Samsung's smartphone recall plan because its measures on how to remove Note 7s already in the market were inadequate, Nam Taek-joo, the agency official, said by phone today.

Twitter Sees Jump in Post Removal Requests Over Privacy Concerns

22-09-2016 10:39

However, the United States led when it came to government requests for information about Twitter accounts.

LuDela Will Make You Light Candles With a Smartphone App

22-09-2016 10:39

The app has numerous features allowing one to ignite and extinguish the specially formulated natural wax cartridge with natural, lead- free wicks.

Lenovo Z2 Plus With Snapdragon 820 Processor Launched At Rs 17,999

22-09-2016 10:39

The Z2 Plus is just the rebranded version of the ZUK Z2 smartphone, which was launched in China earlier.

Envent Bluetooth Earphones With Dual Pairing Feature Launched at Rs 1,399

22-09-2016 10:39

The LiveTune Bluetooth earphones are engineered with Bluetooth 4.1 version and available with three sizes of foam covers for a better grip.

Video Games Can Beat Tutors in Improving Math Skills: Study

22-09-2016 09:15

The effect on math achievement scores was greater than what has been reported for one-on-one tutoring, said the study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

South Korea Government Asks Samsung to Extend Galaxy Note 7 Refund Period

22-09-2016 09:15

The agency asked Samsung earlier this week to say how long it could extend the refund period for consumers who missed Monday's deadline.

Microsoft Told to Compensate After Windows 10 'Affected' PCs

22-09-2016 09:15

Of 2,500 people surveyed, who had upgraded to Windows 10, more than 12 per cent said they ended up rolling back to their previous version of the operating system.

Hulu to Launch New Virtual Reality News and Comedy Shows

22-09-2016 09:15

Five episodes of 'Virtually Mike and Nora' and ten of 'The Big Picture' have been ordered.

McLaren Refutes Acquisition Talks With Apple

22-09-2016 08:02

Earlier media reports said that the iPhone maker was considering to buy McLaren for 1 billion pounds.

Ericsson to Axe 3,000 Jobs in Sweden: Report

22-09-2016 08:02

Manufacturing facilities in the cities of Boras and Kumla will be closed, ending 140 years of production in Sweden for the company which began as a producer of telegraph and telephony equipment.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Pledge $3 Billion to Eradicate All Diseases

22-09-2016 06:57

Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are committing $3 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate basic scientific research. That includes creating research tools — from software to hardware to yet-undiscovered techniques — they hope will ultimately lead to scientific breakthroughs, the way the microscope and DNA sequencing have in generations past.

Apple iPhone 7 Has the Smallest Profit Margin: Report

22-09-2016 06:57

The report also notes that the new jet-black colour option really is an expensive procedure, and that could explain why stocks are limited.

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Pledge $3 Billion to Eradicate All Disease

22-09-2016 05:25

Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan are committing $3 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate basic scientific research. That includes creating research tools — from software to hardware to yet-undiscovered techniques — they hope will ultimately lead to scientific breakthroughs, the way the microscope and DNA sequencing have in generations past.

Google Asked to Blur Satellite Images of South China Sea

22-09-2016 05:25

The images seen on Google Earth show four three-pronged structures sitting in a semi-circle just off the northwestern shoreline of Itu Aba, across from an upgraded airstrip and recently constructed port that can dock 3,000-ton frigates.

How India is shaping the global smartphone market

22-09-2016 04:34

"Normally what happens in emerging markets is they leapfrog others in terms of forging ahead," said Satish Meena, forecast analyst at Forrester. "India has the advantage of volume â€” they have sufficient volume so they can tell smartphone makers to build certain features."

LinkedIn Seeks More Usage by Members as It Rolls Out New Technology - Wall Street Journal

Breakthrough Gene Technology Attracts Investors Amid Patent Dispute - Wall Street Journal

Mitashi Launches Two 4K Android TVs starting at Rs 67,990

Say hello to Google's new messenger 'Allo'

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This Gadget Monitors The Air You Breathe

[Alert] Updating Nexus 5X to Android N Might Kill it

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Portronics SoundChief Aims to Boost Your TV Experience For Rs 5,999

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Digital technology reveals secret of ancient biblical scroll - BBC News

Vodafone Group Infuses Rs 47,700 Crore in India Unit Ahead of Spectrum Auction

Targus Brings New Wireless Mouse For Rs 699

Now You Can Schedule an Uber Ride 30 Days Before; Here's How

LeEco Le Pro 3 With Qualcomm Snapdragon 821, 6 GB RAM Launched in China

This BMW Transformer by Letrons is Real and Has all the Coolness by its Side

Panasonic Launches 4G/VoLTE Enabled P77 Smartphone at Rs 6,990

BlackBerry to Resell Anti-hacking App That Found Major Android Bug

Science & Technology - The Local.de

South Korea asks Samsung to extend Galaxy Note 7 refund

Twitter Sees Jump in Post Removal Requests Over Privacy Concerns

LuDela Will Make You Light Candles With a Smartphone App

Lenovo Z2 Plus With Snapdragon 820 Processor Launched At Rs 17,999

Envent Bluetooth Earphones With Dual Pairing Feature Launched at Rs 1,399

Video Games Can Beat Tutors in Improving Math Skills: Study

South Korea Government Asks Samsung to Extend Galaxy Note 7 Refund Period

Microsoft Told to Compensate After Windows 10 'Affected' PCs

Hulu to Launch New Virtual Reality News and Comedy Shows

McLaren Refutes Acquisition Talks With Apple

Ericsson to Axe 3,000 Jobs in Sweden: Report

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Pledge $3 Billion to Eradicate All Diseases

Apple iPhone 7 Has the Smallest Profit Margin: Report

Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Pledge $3 Billion to Eradicate All Disease

Google Asked to Blur Satellite Images of South China Sea

How India is shaping the global smartphone market