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CM Fadnavis Rolls Out Largest Public Wi-Fi Service in Mumbai

09-01-2017 19:41

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced the largest public Wi-Fi service in Mumbai with 500 Wi-Fi live hotspots across the city.

Rejig at Flipkart: Binny Bansal Group CEO, K Krishnamurthy CEO

09-01-2017 17:48

In a major restructuring, e-commerce major Flipkart on Monday brought all its units under an umbrella firm and elevated Binny Bansal as Group Chief Executive Officer.

Best of CES 2017: Technologies That Dominated The Biggest Electronics Show

09-01-2017 17:48

Here are some key highlights of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Virat Kohli is the New Face of Gionee India

09-01-2017 15:43

Virat Kohli will soon be seen in the upcoming Gionee campaign and will be involved in a slew of innovative marketing and customer experience initiatives.

UberPITCH Winners Announced; Uber to Invest $50,000 in Each Startup

09-01-2017 15:43

With an investment of USD 50,000 in each of these companies, they plan to invite them to San Francisco, where they will get advice and guidance from top Uber executives and other venture capitalists.

Gionee S6 Pro With VR Headset Review: Decent Phone But VR Headset Needs Better Content

09-01-2017 15:43

The Gionee S6 Pro along with the Gionee VR Glasses is the company’s first attempt at Virtual Reality. Here is the review of Gionee S6 Pro smartphone.

Digital India: TRAI to Finalise Recommendation on Public Wi-Fi in 25 Days

09-01-2017 15:43

TRAI today said it will finalise in 20-25 days its views on 'public wifi networks'. Public wifi networks would offer data connectivity at just 10 per cent of the prevailing data rates. "We will give our recommendations in 20-25 days.

Demonetisation Just a Bump; India to Maintain 7 Percent Growth: Cisco

09-01-2017 15:43

Describing demonetisation as only a "bump", Cisco Executive Chairman John Chambers today said India is well-positioned to maintain GDP growth rate of over 7 percent for the next few years.

BSNL to Connect Over 1500 Gram panchayats Via Optical Fibre in Assam

09-01-2017 15:43

BSNL plans to connect 1,518 gram panchayats with Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) this year in Assam to ensure rural connectivity.

Best of CES 2017: Technogolies That Dominated The Biggest Electronics Show

09-01-2017 15:43

Here are some key highlights of the 2017 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Apple to Launch Three New iPads This Spring

09-01-2017 15:43

The 9.7-inch iPad would be a cheaper option with an A9 chip, first used for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

250 Indian IT Firms to Showcase Products at Hyderabad Event

09-01-2017 15:43

Close to 250 Indian ICT firms of various sizes will display their products and solutions at the event, according to a statement released by ESC.

AP has developed infrastructure for e-Governance: CM Naidu

09-01-2017 12:48

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged the Centre to first start the e-Governance and IT related projects in Andhra Pradesh as the state has already developed necessary infrastructure for its implementation.

Xolo Era 2X With Fingerprint Sensor Starts retailing at Rs 6,666 on Flipkart

09-01-2017 11:12

Placed on the rear panel of the phone, the sensor can register up to 5 IDs and can also facilitate multiple functions.

Snapdeal to Boost Growth, Focus on Customer Experience in 2017: Kunal Bahl

09-01-2017 11:12

E-commerce major Snapdeal is geared up to push the pedal on growth by focussing on "economics and customer experience", said CEO Kunal Bahl.

Maha CM Devendra Fadnavis Rolls Out Largest Public Wi-Fi Service in Mumbai

09-01-2017 11:12

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced the largest public Wi-Fi service in Mumbai with 500 Wi-Fi live hotspots across the city.

Kuaizhou-1A Rocket Launches First Chinese Commercial Mission

09-01-2017 11:12

The rocket, carrying the satellite JL-1 and two CubeSats XY-S1 and Caton-1, blasted off from China's Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu at around 12.11 p.m.

BHIM UPI App Records 10 Million Downloads: PM Narendra Modi

09-01-2017 11:12

The Prime Minister said the mobile-based application, launched to promote digital transactions, achieved the 10-million-downloads-mark within a span of only 10 days.

After Nokia 6 Launch, Budget Nokia E1 Android Nougat Smartphone Leaked

09-01-2017 11:12

The Nokia E1 Android Nougat smartphone is speculated to be powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor with 2GB of RAM. There will be a 13MP rear camera along with a 5MP front camera.

Global FinFET Technology (10nm, 14nm, 20nm FinFET) Market, Analysis and Forecast Research Report 2016-2022 ... - GlobeNewswire (press release)

09-01-2017 10:28

Global FinFET Technology (10nm, 14nm, 20nm FinFET) Market, Analysis and Forecast Research Report 2016-2022 ...
GlobeNewswire (press release)
The global FinFET technology market is estimated to witness growth at a CAGR of 28.6% over the period of 2016 to 2022. This growth rate is expected due to increasing Integrated Circuit (IC) industry which is providing ample growth opportunities to ...and more »

Samsung Executives Grilled Over Political Scandal

09-01-2017 09:51

Two senior Samsung executives were questioned by investigators as they accelerated the probe into allegations surrounding the influence-peddling scandal.

Nokia May Launch its Own Virtual Assistant Viki to Take on Siri, Google Assistant and Cortana

09-01-2017 09:51

Nokia has filed a trademark in the EU for the name Viki, which will take on its counterparts - Google Assistant, Microsoft Cortana, and Apple Siri.

Genpact, Cisco Launch 'Global Centre of Excellence' in Jaipur For Smart City Innovations

09-01-2017 09:51

Hosted and operated in Genpact's state-of-the-art facility, the centre will serve as an innovation lab to rapidly test and deploy latest technology advances from Cisco to help Jaipur become a smart and connected city.

Basketball Fans Watch NBA on Facebook Live For The First Time

09-01-2017 09:51

In a first, the National Basketball Association (NBA) streamed a regular-season game on Facebook Live for basketball fans in India on Sunday evening.

HUB and Dutch health insurance companies to test use of organoid technology for CF treatment - News-Medical.net

09-01-2017 09:38

News-Medical.net
HUB and Dutch health insurance companies to test use of organoid technology for CF treatment
News-Medical.net
Hubrecht Organoid Technology (HUB), and the health insurance companies CZ, Zilveren Kruis, and Menzis announced today that they will start a €3 million validation trial for use of HUB Organoid Technology to test if it can be used to determine the ...and more »

Happy Tenth Birthday Apple iPhone

09-01-2017 08:34

At Macworld 2007 in San Francisco, Steve Jobs introduced the world to iPhone as three products in one -- a widescreen iPod with touch controls, a revolutionary mobile phone and a breakthrough internet communications device.

Best Apple iPhone Yet to Come: Tim Cook on Tenth Anniversary

09-01-2017 08:34

“iPhone set the standard for mobile computing in its first decade and we are just getting started. The best is yet to come," said Apple CEO Tim Cook.

As technology advances, PDS works to lure top talent - BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)

09-01-2017 08:13

BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)
As technology advances, PDS works to lure top talent
BizTimes.com (Milwaukee)
Asif Naseem said one of his early realizations after moving to the Milwaukee area was that attracting employees here would come with challenges. “It's very hard to attract technical talent. I don't want to get myself into trouble, but it's just next to ...

US Defense Department explores Japan's commercial technology - Japan Today

09-01-2017 07:40

US Defense Department explores Japan's commercial technology
Japan Today
The U.S. Defense Department held a seminar in Tokyo in November for Japanese companies to study whether their technologies could be used for U.S. military equipment, Japanese and U.S. officials said Sunday. It was the second time the Pentagon held ...and more »

Lenovo P2 With Massive 5,100mAh Battery Launching Exclusively on Flipkart on January 11

09-01-2017 07:24

Lenovo P2 smartphone with a massive 5,100mAh battery will launch on January 11 and be available exclusively on e-Commerce site Flipkart.

PAR Technology Corp. - Food Safety News

09-01-2017 07:10

PAR Technology Corp.
Food Safety News
A breach in food safety is enough to knock restaurants, grocers, retailers and everyone in the supply chain to their knees when contaminated food contaminates the trust consumers have in their products. Take Chipotle Mexican Grill for example, the most ...

IBM's 5 Year Vision Focuses On New Technology For Visualizing The World - Forbes

09-01-2017 07:00

Forbes
IBM's 5 Year Vision Focuses On New Technology For Visualizing The World
Forbes
Last week IBM focused attention on “five technologies that [they] believe have the potential to change the way people work, live, and interact during the next five years.” They call their vision “5 in 5“. The technologies they chose all have to do with ...and more »

Obama's Technology Legacy - MIT Technology Review

09-01-2017 06:01

MIT Technology Review
Obama's Technology Legacy
MIT Technology Review
The 44th president of the United States is getting ready to leave the White House, and on Tuesday will give his farewell address. Recommended for You. The Latest Driverless Cars Don't Need a Programmer Either · Alexa May Have Won CES, But It Still Has ...and more »

Jaguar Land Rover buys stake in car technology firm CloudCar - The Star Online

09-01-2017 05:56

The Star Online
Jaguar Land Rover buys stake in car technology firm CloudCar
The Star Online
Laying the groundwork: CloudCar, which has developed technology including to improve voice activation, has been a supplier to JLR for several years, with plans to use the next generation of its technology in Jaguar's first fully electric model. — Reuters.and more »

Jet White Apple iPhone to Release Soon?

09-01-2017 05:49

The image has a pair of black Beats Studio wireless headphones placed beside the 'white' iPhone 7.

Golden Globes 2017: Facebook, Twitter to Show Videos and Photos for First Time

09-01-2017 05:49

In a first, the Golden Globes’ official Facebook page will host a 360-degree live video from the red carpet of the 74th Golden Globes 2017.

Digital Economy to Create 400 Million Jobs in China

09-01-2017 05:49

Alibaba, China's biggest online trader, is expected to generate over 100 million of those jobs.

Apple Officials to Meet Govt on January 25 for Make in India

09-01-2017 05:49

Apple should set up the manufacturing unit in India without seeking additional support.

Apple, Google Asked to Remove Linkedin from App Stores by Russia

09-01-2017 05:49

A Russian court blocked the Microsoft-owned LinkedIn service for breaching the country's data protection rules.

How new technology quickens Life EMS Ambulance's response time - WZZM13.com

09-01-2017 05:47

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How new technology quickens Life EMS Ambulance's response time
WZZM13.com
LIFE EMS Ambulance on average responds to a call in 8 minutes or less -- here's the technology behind the response. Nina DeSarro, WZZM 11:25 PM. EST January 08, 2017. Life EMS uses new technology to pin-point locations of call outs. (Photo: Nina ...

Learn about the technology that helped save a couple in plane crash - 9NEWS.com

09-01-2017 05:28

9NEWS.com
Learn about the technology that helped save a couple in plane crash
9NEWS.com
KUSA - The couple on board a small plane that crashed on the western slope is lucky to be alive. That's what members of the rescue team are saying after the plane crash-landed Saturday in Garfield County then came dangerously close to sliding off a cliff.

Technology pours into happy hour at Consumer Electronics Show - Economic Times

09-01-2017 05:01

Economic Times
Technology pours into happy hour at Consumer Electronics Show
Economic Times
LAS VEGAS: The array of products featured at the Consumer Electronics Show flowed into all aspects of modern life -- even freshening up happy hour. Those inspired to reach for a cocktail after navigating seemingly endless CES show floors packed with ...and more »

Chief Justice urges legal sector to embrace technology - THE BUSINESS TIMES

09-01-2017 04:28

THE BUSINESS TIMES
Chief Justice urges legal sector to embrace technology
THE BUSINESS TIMES
Singapore's legal process must be transformed in response to the advances of technology, which threatens to disrupt how the sector operates. PHOTO: ST FILE. SINGAPORE'S legal process must be transformed in response to the advances of technology, ...
New blueprint to chart legal sector's harness of technology: Chief Justice Sundaresh MenonThe Straits Timesall 3 news articles »

Technology: Customer convenience will drive innovation - Financial Express

09-01-2017 01:46

Financial Express
Technology: Customer convenience will drive innovation
Financial Express
The first word that comes to mind when one says technology is 'future'. Technology is bringing the future closer and simplifying what is complicated. Published: January 9, 2017 6:13 AM. The future of AR is bright, even as it already has found its way ...

University of Utah technology on display at top electronics show - KSL.com

09-01-2017 00:44

University of Utah technology on display at top electronics show
KSL.com
SALT LAKE CITY — As a man in his 50s, Carlos Mastrangelo is well aware of the subtle but distinct realities of aging — like having your vision change enough to make reading or driving more challenging. It's what eventually prompts many people get ...and more »