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Space Weather Activities Need International Cooperation: NASA Scientist

28-02-2017 18:38

Addressing scientists at Radio Astronomy Centre (RAC), Judith expressed pleasure that the Indian and US space agencies recently signed a MoU that will make it much easier to collaborate and exchange important information and build space missions.

Sony India May Set up Plant in NE; to Launch Super-Premium Mobiles

28-02-2017 18:38

The wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese major Sony is also looking to enter the 'super-premium' mobile handset category by launching products in the range of Rs 50,000-Rs 1,00,000 before Deepavali this year.

Ola to Introduce Dedicated Zones in Select City Metro Stations

28-02-2017 18:38

Ola said, a similar MoU with the Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore City Junction Railway Station for a designated zones had been signed and was exploring associations with the Indian Railways for designated Ola Zones.

Nuance Loop AI platform for mobile operators launched

28-02-2017 18:38

'Nuance Loop' is available globally and is currently deployed in India, north America and Australia.

New Computer Method to Predict Time of Body Clock

28-02-2017 18:38

In addition to predicting the circadian time, the researchers demonstrated that ZeitZeiger can also be used to show how disruptions to sleep-wake and light-dark cycles affect the circadian clock.

MWC 2017: Jolla Sailfish OS Aims a Comeback With Sony Xperia X

28-02-2017 18:38

Jolla is aiming to release an official version of its Sailfish OS for a range of Sony Mobile’s Xperia devices - the first project is a Sailfish OS powered Xperia X.

Xiaomi Unveils In-House Chipset 'Surge S1' to Streamline Production, Cut Prices

28-02-2017 16:09

The Surge S1, deployed in Xiaomi's newest smartphone, the Mi 5c, is the first chipset - which manages data flow - from the company's wholly-owned chip research subsidiary, Beijing Pinecone Electronics.

Wipro Offers IoT-Based Solution to Power Wind Parks And Turbines

28-02-2017 16:09

The solution manages wind turbines and associated IT infrastructure, including IT applications and security aspects to optimise operational expenditure, generate new revenue streams and future-proof a customer's business.

Wells Fargo Robo-Adviser to Target Young, First-Time Investors

28-02-2017 16:09

Devon McConnell, Wells Fargo Advisors' head of digital and direct investing, said the digital advice platform, which will initially be rolled out to employees in the first half of 2017, would be marketed to Wells Fargo customers who have savings and are comfortable taking big life steps online.

Uber Says Thousands of London Drivers Threatened by English Language Test

28-02-2017 16:09

Tens of thousands of London private hire drivers could lose their licences due to new English reading and writing requirements, taxi app Uber said on Tuesday at the start of a court battle to halt the plans.

Stars Ripped Apart by Black Holes in Colliding Galaxies

28-02-2017 16:09

However, the pioneering study conducted by leading scientists from the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Sheffield, recorded a star being destroyed by a supermassive black hole in a survey of just 15 galaxies, an extremely small sample size by astronomy standards.

Star Wars' Tatooine-Like Binary Star System Found by Astronomers

28-02-2017 16:09

In a study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, the researchers described the remains of shattered asteroids orbiting a double sun consisting of a white dwarf and a brown dwarf roughly 1000 light-years away in a system called SDSS 1557.

SpaceX to Fly Two Private Tourists Around Moon in 2018

28-02-2017 16:09

"Fly me to the moon ... Ok," SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted after the announcement was made.

SoundCloud Launches Budget Plan to Attract Paying Subscribers

28-02-2017 16:09

The $4.99 per-month offer will give subscribers access to 120 million music tracks without having to listen to ads. Its $9.99 premium subscription, rebranded as SoundCloud Go+, offers 150 million tracks, with new features to be announced this year.

Science & Technology in Northeast Suffers From Poor Infra, Lack of Good Governance

28-02-2017 16:09

Biotechnologist and an advocate of bio-entrepreneurship, Assam's Utpal Bora, deplored the dearth of quality manpower in adequate numbers. He said the number of science postgraduates joining doctoral research is very low.

Sapient India Appoints Sanjay Menon as its New Managing Director of India

28-02-2017 16:09

Menon will drive the strategy, capability development and growth of Sapient's India presence and maintain its status as hub of the company's globally distributed delivery network, the company said in a statement.

Samsung India Contributes For 'School Kit Programme' in Bengaluru

28-02-2017 16:09

Volunteers from Samsung R&D Institute, Bengaluru visited more than 500 schools and distributed essential stationery items -- including 3,000 dictionaries, 14,000 stationery pouches, 300 bags, 18,000 exam pads and geometry boxes -- over two days across Bengaluru, Doddaballapura, Kolar and Mulbagal districts in the state.

Samsung Group Chief Charged With Bribery, Corporate Nerve Centre Shut

28-02-2017 16:09

The charges against Lee included pledging bribes to a company and organisations tied to Park's confidant, Choi Soon-sil, the woman at the centre of the scandal, to cement his control of the smartphones-to-biopharmaceuticals business empire.

Rural Innovation, Startup Conclave in Hyderabad Next Month

28-02-2017 16:09

The focus of the two-day event to be held at NIRDPR is to build capacities and promote fresh talent by giving them a platform to display their innovations, encourage greater learning, and strengthen the cadre of young rural innovators and start-ups

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Hails Scientists on Science Day

28-02-2017 16:09

On National Science Day, my greetings and best wishes to our scientific community. "Their role in nation building and advancement is paramount," he tweeted.

Nagaland Tops IT, e-Governance Sector

28-02-2017 16:09

The Computer Society of India is the first and largest body of computer professionals in India. The award was given by the CSI -- which has 72 chapters across India, 511 student branches, and about 100,000 members -- is the highest award in the country by an NGO.

MWC 2017: ZTE BLADE V8, ZTE BLADE V8 LITE Launched

28-02-2017 16:09

ZTE launched the ZTE BLADE V8 and V8 LITE devices at on-going Mobile World Congress (MWC).

MWC 2017: Meizu Introduces 'Super mCharge' Fast Charging Solution

28-02-2017 16:09

The charging connector has a maximum power of 55W for an accelerated full charge time of 20 minutes, providing a significant enhancement in user experience.

MWC 2017: HP Pro x2 612 G2 Detachable Laptop Launched

28-02-2017 16:09

The new HP Pro x2 612 G2 is a versatile 2-in-1 detachable laptop, featuring multiple modes ideal for commercial use, including presentation mode, inking mode for taking notes, tablet mode for data collection, and notebook mode.

Man Jailed in US For Hitting Woman With Drone

28-02-2017 16:09

The sentence, which also included a USD 500 fine, was imposed on Paul M. Skinner, 38, by the Seattle Municipal Court, according to the City Attorney's Office. Skinner was earlier found guilty of reckless endangerment by the judge.

India Among Top 3 Markets For Hyperloop, Says CEO

28-02-2017 16:09

The US-based company, which is hopeful of launching the prototype within next three to four years, is ready to invest "billions of dollars" if India evinces interest and provides a conducive environment.

IIT-Guwahati, National Institute of Design- Ahmedabad Students Win Honeywell Aerospace Design Competition

28-02-2017 16:09

Akhil Patel and Harmeet Singh from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and Harshika Jain and Salil Parekh from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad, were named winners of this year's contest at the award ceremony held at the Honeywell campus in Bangalore.

Idea 4G And Digital Idea Apps Now Available in Gujarat: All You Need to Know

28-02-2017 16:09

Idea aims to rapidly expand 4G services to cover 10 major cities including Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Gandhidham, Vadodara and Jamnagar covering 25 percent population of the state, by end March ‘17.

Gionee M2017 First Look: Check Out the Rs 1.66 Lakh Gionee Phone

28-02-2017 16:09

The base price of the Gionee M2017 smartphone is CNY 6,999, which roughly translates to Rs 68,400. There is an Italian custom alligator leather back version as well which costs CNY 16,999 or around Rs 1.66 lakhs.

EU Lawmakers Consider Lifting Marine Le Pen's Immunity Over Tweets

28-02-2017 16:09

Le Pen is under investigation in France for three graphic images of IS executions she posted on Twitter in 2015, including the beheading of the United States journalist James Foley.

ED Attaches Rs 80 Crore of Devas in Antrix Deal

28-02-2017 16:09

The attachment of the satellite services provider company's money came over a month after ED officials searched Devas office here on January 23 and recorded the statements of its Director (Finance) Ranganathan Mohan, founder-Director Desaraju Venugopal and former Director D. Nataraj.

Assistance Cell Set up to Deal With Cyber Crimes in Meghalaya

28-02-2017 16:09

The CAC was set up in the cyber crime wing of CID of Meghalaya police, officials said. It will render assistance to stop harassment or criminal activities through mobile phones or internet.

Victoria technology firm helped sway Brexit vote - Times Colonist

28-02-2017 15:33

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Victoria technology firm helped sway Brexit vote
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Zack Massingham is co-founder and president of AggregateIQ, which is based in Victoria. Photograph By Vancouver Sun. A small technology company in Victoria is being credited with helping Britain's Vote Leave campaign secure an unlikely win in the ...and more »

Delhi to Mumbai in 80 minutes: Hyperloop aims to tap Indian mkt

28-02-2017 15:31

The company is planning to locally source few parts of the components such as steel if it continues with the plan.

Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo turn to cutting-edge technology to take on global giants - Livemint

28-02-2017 14:36

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Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo turn to cutting-edge technology to take on global giants
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Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi are becoming aggressors on foreign soil from Southeast Asia to India, where Chinese labels occupied four of the top five spots in 2016's final quarter. Photo: AFP. Beijing: Cheap handsets helped Chinese smartphone makers climb ...and more »

Meizu's new Super mCharge technology is 11 times faster than that of Apple iPhone; charges 3000 mAh battery in 20 ... - Financial Express

28-02-2017 14:13

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Meizu's new Super mCharge technology is 11 times faster than that of Apple iPhone; charges 3000 mAh battery in 20 ...
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At the Mobile World Congress, Chinese smartphone maker Meizu showcased a new fast charging technology. The company claimed that the 3rd generation fast charging tech called Super mCharge will be able to charge the phone from zero to full in just 20 ...
Meizu's Super mCharge technology promises to fully charge a 3000mAh battery in just 20

Top 10 Technology Stocks For Growth And Income - Seeking Alpha

28-02-2017 13:28

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Top 10 Technology Stocks For Growth And Income
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Technology has traditionally been known as one of the higher growth and more speculative sectors of the market. Some of the high-flying tech stocks of the 90's have matured and now pay attractive dividends. This article will identify 26 of the best ...

YouTube Users Watch a Billion Hours of Video Every Day: Google

28-02-2017 13:20

YouTube early in February began letting popular online video personalities broadcast on the go using mobile devices.

Xiaomi Launches Xiaomi Mi 5C With In-House 'Surge S1' Processor

28-02-2017 13:20

Xiaomi Mi 5c comes with a 5.15-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) with a curved glass display. The smartphone runs on a 3GB RAM coupled with a 64GB internal storage.

Vodafone to Challenge TRAI's Clean Chit to Reliance Jio Offers

28-02-2017 13:20

Vodafone told the Delhi High Court that it would amend its plea to challenge the two TRAI orders giving a clean chit to the free offers of Reliance JIO.

Samsung Unveils Its Commercial 5G Products Portfolio at MWC 2017

28-02-2017 13:20

Samsung Electronics unveiled its end-to-end portfolio of 5G mobile network products and solutions for 2017.

Nokia Aims to be Top Smartphone Player Globally With Key Focus on India

28-02-2017 13:20

Nokia, once the undisputed leader of the mobile phone space, now operates through HMD Global and unveiled the Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3 and a revamped version of the iconic Nokia 3310 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017.

No AT&T-Time Warner Merger Review Expected, Says US FCC Chairman

28-02-2017 13:20

Time Warner said it plans to sell a broadcast station in Atlanta to Meredith Corp for $70 million.

New Mobile Networks Set to Enable Remote Driving: Telefonica

28-02-2017 13:20

The brave new world of remote-controlled cars is now technically possible using wireless technologies which are set to be commonplace early in the next decade.

Netflix to Soon Support HDR Technology on Mobiles

28-02-2017 13:20

Netflix users now don't have to have an expensive TV to get HDR as Netflix brings the best picture quality to a small screen and making the best picture quality even more accessible.

Netflix CEO Shows Friendly Face to Telcos at MWC 2017

28-02-2017 13:20

Telecoms carriers are resentful that Netflix can profit from their investments in network improvements.

Moto G5 First Look Video at MWC 2017: Great Design But Pricing Will be The Key Factor

28-02-2017 13:20

The Moto G5 comes with a 2800 mAh battery and a 1.4 GHz octa-core processor. The phone also sports a fingerprint reader in the front.

India-Born Uber Executive Quits Over Old Harassment Claim in Google

28-02-2017 13:20

"Harassment is unacceptable in any setting. I certainly want everyone to know that I do not condone and have not committed such behaviour," Singhal said in a statement.

Hitachi Consulting Unveils IoT Experience Centre in Pune

28-02-2017 13:20

Called MIRAI which means "future" in Japanese, the centre will demonstrate the connected factory and predictive maintenance capabilities of Hitachi consulting and displays its IoT capabilities.

Exoplanets With Volcanic Hydrogen May Support Alien Life

28-02-2017 13:20

The idea that hydrogen can warm a planet is not new, but an Earth-like planet cannot hold onto its hydrogen for more than a few million years. Volcanoes change the concept.