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Moto E3 Power Now Available For Rs 999 on Flipkart Under Exchange

04-01-2017 17:05

Flipkart is offering massive discounts on the budget Moto E3 Power smartphone which was launched in September last year. The Moto E3 Power, which is priced at Rs 7,999, can be purchased for as low as Rs 999 (excluding delivery charges) on Flipkart under the exchange offer.

CES 2017: Weird and wonderful gadgets from the world's biggest technology show - Mirror.co.uk

04-01-2017 15:33

Mirror.co.uk
CES 2017: Weird and wonderful gadgets from the world's biggest technology show
Mirror.co.uk
From the TV that rolls up like a newspaper to the fridge cam that lets you check if you're running out of milk, CES in Las Vegas is the birthplace of some of the world's most weird and wonderful gadgets. The annual technology show attracts more than ...and more »

Meet The Members Of Forbes Technology Council - Forbes

04-01-2017 15:02

Forbes
Meet The Members Of Forbes Technology Council
Forbes
Responsible for overseeing engineering departments, working with teams across the globe, and leading efforts to build new innovative hardware and software, Forbes Technology Council members play significant roles' in their companies' success and ...

NHS principal outlines technology improvements - The Daily News of Newburyport

04-01-2017 14:40

NHS principal outlines technology improvements
The Daily News of Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Technology headed the list as the School Committee heard from Principal Michael Parent Tuesday about ongoing improvements taking place at Newburyport High School. "We're greatly invested in advancing our technological resources," ...

Smartphones With 4,000mAh Battery is The New Minimum

04-01-2017 14:28

Smartphones offering batteries of up to 3,000mAh had ruled the affordable segment in 2016, but going forward, it seems brands will have to pump in more juice to satiate the demand for better battery life.

Ola Share Express to Make Share Rides Cheaper

04-01-2017 14:28

Ola Share Express feature to make share rides cheaper by 30 percent on over 100 routes in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Jaipur, Delhi and NCR.

NASA Sets Its Eyes on Black Holes; to Launch a Probe in 2020

04-01-2017 14:28

Objects such as black holes can heat surrounding gases to more than a million degrees. The high-energy X-ray radiation from this gas can be polarised - vibrating in a particular direction.

Green Tech Needs to Grow 10 Times Faster to Meet Climate Targets

04-01-2017 14:28

The study used delayed differential equations to calculate the pace at which global per-capita emissions of carbon dioxide have increased since the Second Industrial Revolution -- a period of rapid industrialisation at the end of the 19th century and start of the 20th.

CES 2017: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC Announced

04-01-2017 14:28

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 is designed to support next-generation entertainment experiences and connected Cloud services for premium consumer and enterprise devices.

CES 2017: New LG Super UHD TVs Packed With Nano Cell Tech

04-01-2017 14:28

Nano Cell LCD displays use uniformly-sized particles of around one nanometer in diameter (hence the name) and provide a wider viewing angle with "virtually no colour difference" for those watching from off-center angles, the US branch of South Korea's LG Corporation said in a statement ahead of CES 2017.

Resurgent MacBook Pro Hobbled By Intel's New Technology - Forbes

04-01-2017 14:24

Forbes
Resurgent MacBook Pro Hobbled By Intel's New Technology
Forbes
As expected, Intel's formal announcement of its seventh-generation 'Kaby Lake' Intel Core processors at CES in Las Vegas has set the tone for this year's generation of high-end laptops. The new Core chips join the Y- and U-Series processors announced ...and more »

Technology Stock Roundup: Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New - Zacks.com

04-01-2017 14:22

Business Insider
Technology Stock Roundup: Ring Out The Old, Ring In The New
Zacks.com
Last week was the end to an eventful year for technology companies, in which technologies continued to evolve as did the environment in which they operated. Computing is hitting new frontiers, far away from the traditional computer table where it ...
11 enterprise technology predictions for 2017 - Business InsiderBusiness Insiderall 38 news articles »

Mark Zuckerberg admits technology and globalisation are creating huge 'divisions' in society - The Sun

04-01-2017 13:55

The Sun
Mark Zuckerberg admits technology and globalisation are creating huge 'divisions' in society
The Sun
BILLIONAIRE Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has said technology and globalisation has created huge divisions in society. In a frank post on his own social network, the billionaire said some people were benefiting from the digital revolution, whilst ...and more »

Could 'camouflage' fashion help you hide from facial recognition technology? - Telegraph.co.uk

04-01-2017 13:44

Telegraph.co.uk
Could 'camouflage' fashion help you hide from facial recognition technology?
Telegraph.co.uk
Could 'camouflage' fashion help you hide from facial recognition technology?
Anti-surveillance clothing aims to hide wearers from facial recognitionThe Guardian
Artist finds brilliant way to mess with facial recognition technologyMashableall 7 news articles »

New blockchain innovation group aims to boost awareness of the technology - CNBC

04-01-2017 13:41

CNBC
New blockchain innovation group aims to boost awareness of the technology
CNBC
The blockchain industry is looking to gain a global voice with the formation of a new blockchain advocacy group. The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), being launched by blockchain technology company Bitfury Group and international law-firm ...and more »

OnePlus Explains The Dash Charging Technology In A Video - Huffington Post India

04-01-2017 12:41

Huffington Post India
OnePlus Explains The Dash Charging Technology In A Video
Huffington Post India
There is no doubt that OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are great smartphones. One of the most appreciated features of these devices is the dash charging technology incorporated by OnePlus. In our test of OnePlus 3T we found that within half an hour the phone ...and more »

Self-Driving Cars, Artificial Intelligence to Rule CES 2017

04-01-2017 12:21

Technology giants that forayed into AI and self-driving cars last year are expected to update their designs to be put on display at the event.

Samsung Electronics in Talks With LG Display For LCD Panel Supply

04-01-2017 12:21

Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported in December that a joint venture company between Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd and Sharp Corp will halt the supply of LCD panels to Samsung.

NetApp Leads in AFA Storage Category in India

04-01-2017 12:21

An all-flash array is a solid state storage disk system that contains multiple flash memory drives instead of spinning hard disk drives.

IBM Names Karan Bajwa as Managing Director for India

04-01-2017 12:21

Software giant IBM announced the appointment of Karan Bajwa as Managing Director and Vanitha Narayanan as Chairman of IBM India.

Google India Announces Free Digital Training For Small Businesses

04-01-2017 12:21

Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the Digital Unlocked event Wednesday in New Delhi announceda training programme in association with B-school Indian School of Business and FICCI to empower SMBs with essential digital skills that will enable them to get online and start using the power of the internet to grow their business.

CES 2017: Samsung Rolls Out 10 Smart Fridges to Transform Home Kitchens

04-01-2017 12:21

As well as being able to check via cameras to see if there's enough milk, the system will automatically add it to your digital shopping list or even order it for you thanks to integration with the Groceries by MasterCard app.

CES 2017: Microsoft Surface Keyboard Unveiled by Brydge

04-01-2017 12:21

Named the Brydge 12.3, the keyboard is the only option for the Microsoft Surface Pro that removes the dependency of a kickstand, effectively turning it into a laptop.

CES 2017: Lenovo Debuts Legion: A Series of Gaming Laptops With VR Support

04-01-2017 12:21

Introduced in time for the Consumer Electronics Show 2017, which runs January 5-8 in Las Vegas, a pair of Lenovo Legion laptops represent first steps for the company's new gaming-oriented sub-brand.

CES 2017: Hyundai Seeks Integration With Google Smart Assistant

04-01-2017 12:21

Hyundai has been quick to adopt advances in the consumer electronics industry for the benefit of its customers. For example, it was one of the first car makers to offer support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra Review: A Sensible Captain America in a Hulk's Body

04-01-2017 12:21

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra is priced at Rs 49,999 and it intrudes the tablet territory.

Amazon Floats Fire TV Integration Through Seiki, Westinghouse Sets

04-01-2017 12:21

Dates and prices for the 43 to 65 inch TV sets are yet to be announced, but the displays will include a microphone that makes Alexa-powered voice control a go.

A Sticker to Wireless Charge Your Phone

04-01-2017 12:21

A new technology can wireless charge almost any device including those without inbuilt wireless charging capabilities, such as Apple's iPhone and iPad.

Google India Announces Free Digital Training Programme For Small Businesses

04-01-2017 10:15

Google CEO Sundar Pichai at the Digital Unlocked event Wednesday in New Delhi announceda training programme in association with B-school Indian School of Business and FICCI to empower SMBs with essential digital skills that will enable them to get online and start using the power of the internet to grow their business.

CES 2017: Home Robot Kuri, Cuter Version of Wall-E Revealed

04-01-2017 10:15

Described by its creators, Mayfield Robotics, as an intelligent robot for the home, Kuri can capture HD video footage, stream music in any room, navigatearound the home, interact with other connected appliances and can even read the children a bedtime story.

CES 2017: Acer Launches Gaming Laptop 'Predator 21 X' With Curved Screen

04-01-2017 10:15

The notebook features world's first curved screen as per the company, with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and a 21-inch IPS display (2560 x 1080 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate).

US Stock Market is a Technology Sector Play - Morningstar

04-01-2017 09:37

US Stock Market is a Technology Sector Play
Morningstar
The U.S. has been one of the strongest performers over 10 years and Italy one of the worst. Why? U.S. equities have a high exposure to technology of 21%, whilst Italy does not. Dan Kemp 4 January, 2017 | 8:30AM ...

Yahoo Messenger Introduces Read Receipts And Typing Indicators

04-01-2017 08:19

The new features like read receipts and typing indicators allow users to be sure when their friends or colleagues are checking their phones or reading their messages.

Logistics Solutions Firm 'FarEye' to Extend Services to Europe

04-01-2017 08:19

The firm currently serves customers in 15 countries in Asia Pacific, Northern Africa, Oceania, South Asia and Western Asia regions through its offices in its home turf India, Singapore, Dubai among others.

Facebook CEO Gets Offline; Resolves to Meet People Across US in 2017

04-01-2017 08:19

Zuckerberg ran 365 miles in 2016 and read 25 books in 2015, but this year's resolution appears his most radical yet.

Digital Unlocked: Google CEO Sundar Pichai Announces 'My Business' Site', Courses

04-01-2017 08:19

Google India Wednesday is hosting a press conference to announce new initiatives for Indian businesses.

CES 2017: VR Shoes That Let You Kick Your Enemies

04-01-2017 08:19

Called Taclim, the set of shoes and gloves are built for a virtual reality experience with built-in tactile devices.

CES 2017: Upcoming Blackberry Mercury Leaked; All You Want to Know

04-01-2017 08:19

As announced earlier, TCL will design, build and oversee the upcoming Blackberry Mercury phone.

The world is getting fatter with technology as part of the problem and not the cure - The Conversation AU

04-01-2017 07:41

The Conversation AU
The world is getting fatter with technology as part of the problem and not the cure
The Conversation AU
If you are one of the majority of people who make New Year's resolutions, you are also very likely to fail at keeping them. Losing weight and being more active are always in the top 5 resolutions and unfortunately for the majority, the hardest to ever ...and more »

Shenzhen and Hong Kong partner on technology park - ZDNet

04-01-2017 07:38

ZDNet
Shenzhen and Hong Kong partner on technology park
ZDNet
Shenzhen and Hong Kong will partner on constructing a technology park in Lok Ma Chau Loop on their border after city authorities signed a memorandum of understanding for its development on Tuesday. The Hong Kong/Shenzhen Innovation and ...
HK, Shenzhen to develop technology parkSBSall 12 news articles »

Cruise company Carnival to unveil personalized concierge technology - Fox News

04-01-2017 06:54

Fox News
Cruise company Carnival to unveil personalized concierge technology
Fox News
LAS VEGAS – What if your room on a cruise ship were to unlock automatically as you approach, or if the wait staff could bring your favorite cocktail before you even ask? Carnival Corp., the operator of such cruise lines as Princess, Holland America and ...
Carnival Introduces Revolutionary Wearable Cruise Technology at CESCruise Critic
Carnival's Ocean Medallion Class harnesses technology to persona

Telecom Subscriber Base Touched 1 Billion in September End

04-01-2017 06:40

The year-on-year growth rate of wireless subscribers for September 2016 is 5.33 per cent.

PM Narendra Modi Says We Must develop Scientific Social Responsibility

04-01-2017 06:40

Speaking at the inauguration of the Indian Science Congress, the Prime Minister also said that research needed to be strengthened in line with international standards.

Panic Button: Mobile Phone Makers Given 2 More Months For Implementation

04-01-2017 06:40

The Centre has said that it either wants a dedicated panic button or wants the power button to have this as an add-on feature.

Newly Launched BHIM App is Not Free; Here is Why?

04-01-2017 06:40

People trying to download the BHIM app get a notification code via SMS after which the amount (Rs1.50) gets deducted from their account balance instantly.

Microsoft to Showcase Concept Car with Artificial Intelligence at CES 2017

04-01-2017 06:40

At this year's CES, Microsoft is revealing its own plans for putting drivers in the passenger seat.