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Zopo Mobile Wins 'Affordable Quality Chinese Brand' Award at The 3rd Mobility Excellence Awards 2017

24-03-2017 15:35

Since Zopo started its operation in India, it has registered significant growth and has emerged as a popular brand among youth fraternity of India. Zopo was nominated in several other award categories too.

Smartphone Designs Experiencing New Trend With Standout Screens

24-03-2017 15:35

With boosted dimensions, new aspect ratios, bezel-busting designs and curved edges, innovative displays are perhaps the most striking -- and immediately noticeable -- feature of the latest cutting-edge smartphones presented in recent months. The trend is also expected to spread to sector heavyweights Samsung and Apple, bringing new codes of smartphone design firmly into the mainstream.

Opera Mini Update: New Download Manager, Video Boost

24-03-2017 15:35

This auto scan feature is now available on Facebook, Pagalworld, Tubidy, DJPunjab (as a big high five to our awesome community in India) and a few others. The list will continue growing, as per the company.

Now Save Live Instagram Videos to Your Phone

24-03-2017 15:35

From the moment a user terminates a live video session, a "save" option will be displayed on the top right of the screen.

New Ford Pedestrian Detection Technology Eliminates Night Driving Fears

24-03-2017 15:35

This very latest Pedestrian Detection technology is to be introduced on the next-generation Ford Fiesta in Europe. This soon-to-be released supermini was on display at the Geneva Motor Show. In North America, the new technology will debut first on the 2018 Ford F-150 and the 2018 Ford Mustang.

Lava Z25, Z10 Launched With 'Bokeh Effect' Starting at Rs 11,500

24-03-2017 15:35

Priced at Rs 18,000 and Rs 11,500 respectively, Lava Z25 and Lava Z10 will be available in select retail stores in Delhi from March 23, 2017.

Grab Announces Myanmar Expansion, Uber to Follow?

24-03-2017 15:35

Grab claims to already have over 700,000 drivers across 39 Southeast-Asian cities, as well as a presence in Seattle and Beijing, and has plans for further expansions in Indonesia, India and Vietnam.

Google Updates Search Feature, Allows Users to Tap on Shortcuts

24-03-2017 15:35

The shortcuts have been introduced for "moments when you just want to catch up on the latest for topics of interest" according to the Google blog.

Google Updates News & Weather App, Expands News Feature

24-03-2017 15:35

Over the coming days, the app will allow users to browse through hundreds of stories in business, tech, entertainment, sports and other sections in a browsable stream called "More Headlines".

Gionee A1 With 16MP Selfie Camera Launched at Rs 19,999

24-03-2017 15:35

Pre- booking customers will be offered a two-year warranty on the phone along with gifts such as JBL headphone or a Swiss Military Bluetooth Speaker.

Facial Recognition Tech Helps Diagnose Rare Genetic Disease

24-03-2017 15:35

The technology used to diagnose the disease, 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as DiGeorge syndrome and velocardiofacial syndrome, is similar to that used in airports and on Facebook.

Facebook Unveils New Shopping ad Format 'Collection'

24-03-2017 15:35

'Collection' elevates the likelihood of discovery and a purchase by featuring a primary creative video or image above relevant product images.

Facebook to Rival Twitch; Targets Gamers With New Live Streaming Options

24-03-2017 15:35

While these new options could be used to make content like tutorials, for example, Facebook is largely targeting gamers, looking to live stream games sessions with commentaries.

China's Selfie App Meitu Reports Smaller Loss in 2016

24-03-2017 15:35

Xiamen-based Meitu listed on the Hong Kong market in December in a rare floatation for unprofitable companies, fetching $630 million in the IPO. That was Hong Kong's largest tech IPO in a decade.

Snapdeal Looks For Funds, Acquisition Possible

24-03-2017 11:46

Founded in 2010, Snapdeal was valued at $6.5 billion after a fund-raising last year. But valuations of Indian e-commerce firms are believed to have softened since then.

Over 80 Percent Reliance Jio Users to be Active Post Free Offers: Survey

24-03-2017 11:46

The report said the findings indicated a "decent interest" from consumers to continue with Jio service when the free offering ends this month. It added that 98.7 per cent of customers surveyed used a smartphone and 63 per cent of users had monthly bills of Rs 250 plus.

Gionee A1 Review: A Phone That's Custom Made For Selfie Lovers

24-03-2017 11:46

With so many selfie smartphones in the market, this is Gionee's attempt to please the selfie-obsessed consumer in India. The phone was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress 2017 that was held in Barcelona, Spain in February 2017. We get you the review of the Gionee A1.

EU Considering Lower Requirements For Fintech Services

24-03-2017 11:46

Lower legal or capital requirements would reduce costs for fintech companies, but are likely to increase pressure on banks that are already squeezed in Europe by low-interest rates and stiff competition.

Airbnb to Double Investment in China, Adopt New Name

24-03-2017 11:46

Airbnb, the home rentals website, said on Wednesday it would double its investment in China, triple its workforce there and change its name to "Aibiying" in Chinese.

Use of digital technology to push biz growth: Study

24-03-2017 10:54

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YouTube Aim to Monetise From TV Risked by Advertiser Backout

24-03-2017 08:48

The immediate financial impact of the controversy is likely to be limited, in part because a big chunk of YouTube revenue comes from smaller advertisers who lack the budget for TV campaigns and do not have easy alternatives. Some analysts also believe that departing advertisers, eager to reach YouTube's millennial audience, will quickly return.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A Review [Update]: An Affordable Redmi 3S Facelift

24-03-2017 08:48

For the price of Rs 5,999, the Xiaomi Redmi 4A offers great value for money. This is a complete phone with all you need right out-of-the-box, except for earphones.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S, 3S Prime to be Available Every Friday on Amazon.in

24-03-2017 08:48

Both Xiaomi Redmi 3S and Redmi 3S Primesmartphones will be available on Amazon.in every Friday at 12PM starting March 24.

Twitter Explores Subscription-Based Version of Tweetdeck for Professionals

24-03-2017 08:48

Twitter has failed to attract enough in advertising revenue to turn a profit even as its popularity with U.S. President Donald Trump and other celebrities makes the network a constant centre of attention.

TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra Bag Top IT Exporter Awards by Hyderabad IT Body

24-03-2017 08:48

The apex body of more than 300 IT, ITeS companies on Thursday held 25th Annual HYSEA Summit and Software Product Awards.

SoundCloud Raises $70 Million in Debt

24-03-2017 08:48

The funding is to meet the company's expected 2.5 times year-on-year revenue growth in 2017, a company spokeswoman said.

Samsung Electronics Rejects Calls For Holding Company Structure at Present

24-03-2017 08:48

Investors had expected the global leader in smartphones and memory chips to adopt a holding company structure, as the founding Lee family tries to solidify its control of the Samsung Group flagship.

New Taxi App 'Baxi' to Provide Roadside Pickup

24-03-2017 08:48

The app 'Baxi', which has been joined by some of the taxi drivers who had stuck work last month over financial issues related to major taxi aggregators, offers fixed pricing -- which means no surge pricing.

Massive Black Hole Kicked Out of Galactic Core by Gravitational Forces

24-03-2017 08:48

Researchers estimate that it took the equivalent energy of 100 million supernovas exploding simultaneously to jettison the black hole.

LG Stylus 3 Priced At Rs 18,500 Launched in India With 5.7 Inch Display and 3,200mAh Battery

24-03-2017 08:48

The specs of the phone are just about average but the icing on the cake is provided by a 'Pen Pop 2.0' stylus with a 'Precision Tip'. It might remind you of the good old Samsung Galaxy Note.

Kiran Bedi Stresses on E-Learning in Police Training

24-03-2017 08:48

The two-day event is being organised by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Bangladesh to Join India's South Asia Satellite Initiative

24-03-2017 08:48

India, through ISRO, will launch a 2 ton class communication satellite with 12 Ku band transponders (36 Mhz each) using ISRO's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk-II) for serving the South Asia region.

Astronauts to Spacewalk Outside International Space Station For Station Hardware Upgrade

24-03-2017 08:48

The spacewalks will be the 198th, 199th and 200th in support of space station assembly and maintenance.

Apple Acquires iOS Automation Tool 'Workflow'

24-03-2017 08:48

'Workflow' enables users to drag and drop any combination of actions to create powerful workflows for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Amazon.com Wins $1.5 Billion Tax Dispute Over IRS in US

24-03-2017 08:48

Amazon made just $2.37 billion of profit in 2016, four times what it made in the four prior years combined, on revenue of $136 billion.

180 Million Indians Watching YouTube on Mobile Phones Only

24-03-2017 08:48

With nearly 300 millions smartphone users in the country as better connectivity and affordable data plans come to the fore, YouTube on Thursday said it has now reached 180 million Indians on mobile phones alone.

News - Investor's Business Daily

24-03-2017 01:56 via investors.com

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Memory-chip maker Micron Technology (MU) late Thursday posted fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat expectations on in-line sales. It also guided to much higher sales and earnings for the current quarter. Micron stock jumped nearly 10% in after ...
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Innovative 3-D technology helps prepare surgeons for tough operations - KREM.com

24-03-2017 01:52 via krem.com

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SPOKANE, Wash. – The innovative use of 3-D printing is helping local surgeons plan their approach to surgery, before it even happens. The innovative surgery all began with a boy named Nate. Nate was born with a congenital heart defect. When his parents ...and more »