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Samsung Galaxy S8 to Feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Processor But Will it Come to India?

29-03-2017 22:05

The Galaxy S8 is the first smartphone to feature Qualcomm TruSignal adaptive antenna tuning technology for carrier aggregation.

Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Launched, Shipping Starts April 21

29-03-2017 22:05

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ also has industry’s first 10nm processor. It is also gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for up to 1 Gbps so users can quickly download files, regardless of the file size.

Samsung launches Galaxy S8 and dreams of recovery from Note 7

29-03-2017 18:21

Two versions of the Galaxy S8, code-named Dream internally, were launched at a media event in New York on Wednesday, with 6.2-inch (15.75 cm) and 5.8-inch curved screens - the largest to date for Samsung#39;s premium smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy S8+: What's The Difference?

29-03-2017 18:17

Samsung has announced that both the devices will start shipping from April 21, 2017. The India launch date is yet to be confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy S8 And S8 Plus Launched: All You Need to Know

29-03-2017 18:17

Samsung will launch the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones in New York. Here are the live updates from the Samsung Unpacked 2017 event. The Samsung Galaxy S8 will house a 5.8-inch display powered by a 3,000mAh battery while the Galaxy S8 Plus will offer a 6.2-inch screen with a 3,500mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus: 17 Cool Features to Look Out For

29-03-2017 18:17

Here are the top features of Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Launched, Shipping Starts From April 21, 2017

29-03-2017 18:17

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ also has industry’s first 10nm processor. It is also gigabit LTE and gigabit Wi-Fi ready with support for up to 1 Gbps so users can quickly download files, regardless of the file size.

Mozilla 'Equal Rating Innovation Challenge' Won by Indian Project For Affordable Rural Broadband

29-03-2017 18:17

Nearly 6,000 votes were polled in the online community voting in the final phase of the competition, with Gram Marg and Zenzeleni emerging as the leading vote-getters.

Government admits Aadhaar was a #39;great initiative of Congress regime#39;

29-03-2017 16:55

Admitting that Aadhaar was a "great initiative" of the previous UPA government, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said it was being expanded by making it mandatory for direct benefit transfer of subsidy and checking of tax evasion.

ZTE Corp Removed From US Trade Blacklist

29-03-2017 14:49

U.S. Commerce Department temporarily suspended the trade restrictions with a series of three-month reprieves.

US House Votes to Repeal Broadband Privacy Rules Approved by Barack Obama

29-03-2017 14:49

Major Silicon Valley companies shied away from the fight over the rules because they profit from consumer data.

Twitter Expands Pre-roll Ads to Periscope Video

29-03-2017 14:49

The app would help publishers and creators to monetise their content.

Sony World Photography Awards 2017: The 'Reckless Kids' Wins From India

29-03-2017 14:49

The Sony World Photography Awards is the world’s largest photography competition, and the National Awards is a global program open to photographers of all abilities.It aims to find the best single photograph taken a local photographer in 65 countries.

Snapdeal Says Anti-fraud Steps Lead to Savings of Rs 3 Crore Per Month

29-03-2017 14:49

E-commerce firm Snapdeal said various anti-fraud measures taken by it have resulted in savings of Rs 3 crore per month.

Pokemon GO Helping Parents Bond with Kids Over Play

29-03-2017 14:49

Parents also appreciated how the game motivated both them and their children to go outside and exercise.

Oppo India Fires Chinese Employee Who Tore Indian National Flag

29-03-2017 14:49

Oppo India today in a statement has announced that the company has fired the employee from China who reportedly tore the Indian national flag and dumped it in a dustbin. This action comes within a day after huge protests were held at Oppo’s Noida sector 63 facility.

NASA Stopwatch Can Measure Billionth of Second

29-03-2017 14:49

The timing clock itself consists of several parts to better keep track of time.

Meet NASA Astronauts Assigned For The Next Space Station Mission

29-03-2017 14:49

These astronauts will join a long and distinguished line of astronauts who have crewed the International Space Station since November 2000.

HP Inc Launches Commercial Desktops, All-in-Ones Starting at Rs 62,990

29-03-2017 14:49

HP launched its EliteDesk 800 Series desktops and HP EliteOne 800 AIO to feature a range of industry and HP firsts.

Himachal Promotes Energy Efficiency, Launches 'Ujala' Scheme

29-03-2017 14:49

The Chief Minister said Ujala was an integral part of state's energy conservation initiative and had been successfully adopted by the people.

Google Rolls Out Knowledge Graph, Spell Correction in Bengali Language

29-03-2017 14:49

Aimed at helping Bengali speakers discover new information quickly, Google on Wednesday announced the introduction of Knowledge Graph in the Bengali language on Google Search.

Dubai to Bring in Robots in Government Sectors

29-03-2017 14:49

The lab, launched on Monday during a workshop by the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) and Smart Dubai Government Establishment, will begin training a batch of 200 persons next month but will later on be open to researchers, students and the general public.

Dubai Based Ride-Hailing Firm Careem Seeks Acquisition, IPO an Option

29-03-2017 14:49

Careem has been quoted in Middle East media in recent months as saying it is looking at an initial public offering in the next two to three years, but Sheikha said an IPO was only one option under consideration.

Chinese City Announces Stiff Punishment for VPN Users

29-03-2017 14:49

VPNs are used widely by diplomatic and foreign media in China to access world wide Internet.

Airtel Sells Bharti Infratel's 11% Stake to Nettle

29-03-2017 14:49

Nettle is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel.

A Scramble at Cisco Exposes Uncomfortable Truths About US Cyber Defense

29-03-2017 14:49

Senior Cisco managers immediately reassigned staff from other projects to figure out how the CIA hacking tricks worked.

Samsung Galaxy S8 To Launch Today at 8:30 PM IST: Here's How You Can Watch It Live

29-03-2017 11:39

This will also be Samsung's biggest launch after the Note 7 fiasco and a lot will be riding on the S8 to salvage the image of Samsung's mobile division.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Launching Tonight: 10 Things You Must Know

29-03-2017 11:39

With Samsung ready to launch its comeback smartphone - the Galaxy S8 at 8:30pm IST - the South Korean giant will make the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ available globally at the same time.

Micromax Dual 5 Launched With Dual Camera Setup, Anti-Theft Features at Rs 24,999

29-03-2017 11:39

Micromax Dual 5 is powered by a 3200 mAh battery and supports Quickcharge 3.0. Connectivity options include VoLTE support and a USB Type-C charging option.

Dhoni's Aadhaar details leaked, Sakshi Tags Ravi Shankar Prasad

29-03-2017 11:39

Former Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife Sakshi made her displeasure public after his Aadhaar details were allegedly leaked on Twitter by CSC e- governance.

Toshiba Nuclear Unit Westinghouse to File for Chapter 11: Japan govt

29-03-2017 08:12

Toshiba Corp's troubled U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse intends to file for Chapter 11 protection from creditors, Japan's government said.

Oppo Noida Office Faces Agitation After Executive 'Trashes' Indian Flag

29-03-2017 08:12

Police registered a case for showing disrespect to the national flag, based on a complaint filed by the company employees against the Chinese national.

Infosys Becomes 'Open Invention Network' Member

29-03-2017 08:12

The IT giant believes that open source software is a necessary enabler as enterprises worldwide use the internet to build new consumer-centric and connected applications.

Dhoni's Aadhaar details leaked, Sakshi Complains to Ravi Shankar Prasad

29-03-2017 08:12

Former Indian cricket team skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's wife Sakshi made her displeasure public after his Aadhaar details were allegedly leaked on Twitter by CSC e- governance.

Datawind Plans to Offer Data Services at Rs 200 Per Year

29-03-2017 08:12

Datawind will look at providing 3G or 4G speed for which details are being worked out.

Uber to End Services in Denmark After 3 Years

29-03-2017 07:57

Uber said it would allocate resources to help Danish Uber drivers through the shutdown process.

Samsung Dials Down Safety Message Ahead of Galaxy S8 Launch

29-03-2017 07:50

Samsung now has an eight-point safety check protocol that includes x-raying the batteries.

Technology in school is about collaboration and ideas - not passively swiping at a screen - Irish Examiner

29-03-2017 07:41 via irishexaminer.com

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Technology in school is about collaboration and ideas - not passively swiping at a screen
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Cormac Cahill teaches 4th class pupils at Carrigaline Educate Together in Co Cork and he is an organiser of this week's #TeachMeetSouth event. “Technology is pretty wonderful — I have a great bunch of students. We have written books, which are out on ...

Hyderabad-based firm can continue to use Monsanto's Bt cotton technology, rules Delhi High Court - Scroll.in

29-03-2017 07:38 via scroll.in

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Hyderabad-based firm can continue to use Monsanto's Bt cotton technology, rules Delhi High Court
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The judge held that Monsanto's termination of its contract with Nuziveedu Seeds was illegal and directed it to cut the royalty payable as per Indian laws. Scroll Staff. Published 2 hours ago. Hyderabad-based firm can continue to use Monsanto's Bt ...and more »

Home automation is a childish misuse of technology - Financial Times

29-03-2017 06:01 via ft.com

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Home automation is a childish misuse of technology
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Mark Zuckerberg published a video on Facebook a few months ago, showing off the artificially intelligent gadgetry he has installed in his family home in Palo Alto. Sample the FT's top stories for a week. You select the topic, we deliver the news ...

Online needs to work for us, we have no Plan B: Aegon Life Insurance

29-03-2017 05:36

In an interview to Moneycontrol, Martijn De Jong, Chief Digital Officer at Aegon Life Insurance, said that it hasn#39;t been easy going digital in India, where agents are the core distribution platform for the insurance industry.

Scarlett Johansson on motherhood, technology, and Ghost In The Shell - KING5.com

29-03-2017 05:33 via king5.com

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Scarlett Johansson on motherhood, technology, and Ghost In The Shell
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Scarlett Johansson, star of Ghost In The Shell, talked to Kim Holcomb about making the movie, motherhood, and using technology without getting lost in it. Kim Holcomb, KING 8:01 PM. PDT March 28, 2017. Scarlett Johansson talks to Kim Holcomb about her ...and more »

Deulofeu and video technology help Spain tame France - Eyewitness News

29-03-2017 04:49 via ewn.co.za

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Deulofeu and video technology help Spain tame France
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David Silva put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot on 68 minutes after Deulofeu was fouled in the box by France defender Laurent Koscielny. Soccer ball in a net. Picture: sxc.hu. Spain soccer team · France soccer team · Fifa international friendly.
Video technology used to disallow Antoine Griezmann's opening 'goal' and award Gerard Deulofeu strike in France's ...Daily Mail
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