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Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+: Drop Test Video Doubts Durability

24-04-2017 18:37

If you are buying the Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+, do not forget to invest in a good quality back cover to protect your S8 or S8+ against accidental falls.

Flying Cars Made Real by Silicon Valley Startup 'Kitty Hawk'

24-04-2017 18:37

As seen in a recent video released by the company, the flying invention of the firm was taken for a test-ride by an outdoor sports enthusiast Cimeron Morrissey.

Visa wars: Nasscom defends Indian IT firms, battles with White House over H1-B issue

24-04-2017 15:27

The industry body said that the high number of H-1B allotments to Indians was #39;a testimony to the high skill levels of Indian-origin professionals#39;, especially in the very coveted STEM skills category

Vodafone India launches unlimited roaming plans for US, UAE, Singapore

24-04-2017 15:03

Vodafone i-RoamFREE is an international roaming pack which offers home-like tariffs while roaming in 47 countries of the globe.

Uber Replies to Report Claiming Apple Threatened to Kick It Out of App Store

24-04-2017 15:03

A New York Times report said that Tim Cook convened a meeting with Uber CEO Travis Kalanick in 2015 when he found Uber was directing his employees to help camouflage the ride-hailing app from Apple's engineers.

TCL VR Headset Launched With TCL 562 Smartphone For Rs 13,999

24-04-2017 15:03

The set is priced at Rs 13,999 and will be available from April 20, 2017 on Amazon.in and select retail stores across India.

Sennheiser Launches Two Wireless Headphones Starting at Rs 10,990

24-04-2017 15:03

Aimed for everyday listening pleasure, the first Bluetooth models in the audio specialist’s HD 4 series combine Sennheiser sound with wireless listening in a robust headphone.

Schneider Electric to Make India's First Green Field Integrated Smart City Project in Naya Raipur

24-04-2017 15:03

Schneider Electric will be responsible for executing the entire gamut of integrated Command & Control Center and its overall integration covering transportation, surveillance, citizen applications, end-to-end Smart Grid solutions, end-to-end Water Management system and integrated Building Management System.

'Roomba 960' Vacuuming Robot Now in India at Rs 64,900

24-04-2017 15:03

The robot helps keep floors clean with intelligent visual navigation and has iRobot 'HOME App' control with wireless connectivity.

LG V20 Price Drops From Rs 54,999 to Rs 36,862 After LG G6 Launch

24-04-2017 15:03

The LG V20, successor to the V10, features a 5.7-inch QHD display offering 2560 x 1440 resolution with a secondary, always-on IPS display.

LG G6 Smartphone in Pics: Launch Offers, Price, Specs, Video and More

24-04-2017 15:03

The Lg Electronics LG G6 smartphone has been launched in India for a price of Rs 51,990. Here are the detailed specifications, price, launch offers and more.

Kalaari Capital 'Has Okayed' Snapdeal Sale to Flipkart

24-04-2017 15:03

The move was being stalled by the early investors as they valued the company at its peak value of $6.5 billion.

Improving Web Performance Across Multiple Platforms Key to E-commerce Growth: Report

24-04-2017 15:03

The increase in demand requires these businesses to scale up their operations and provide the best online shopping experience to customers in order to maintain the competitive edge.

HTC U Ultra Review: Beautiful Phablet with a Hefty Price Tag

24-04-2017 15:03

The HTC U Ultra falls in the phablet category with a big 5.7-inch screen and sports a metal and glass body. The company calls it the ‘liquid surface’ design. This is the first time HTC has ditched the all-metal design for its flagship device. Is this phone good enough to compete with other flagships?

Samsung Confirms Fix for 'Red Tint' Display Issue in S8

24-04-2017 14:46

The launch of the device is a key step for the South Korean tech firm as it seeks to move on from last year's humiliating withdrawal of the Galaxy Note 7.

On the Bright Side: SUNY Delhi professor honored for technology work - Oneonta Daily Star

24-04-2017 12:47 via thedailystar.com

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On the Bright Side: SUNY Delhi professor honored for technology work
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A professor of nursing at SUNY Delhi has been named a recipient of the SUNY Faculty Advisory Council on Teaching and Technology "Excellence in Instruction" award for innovations in teaching with technology, according to college officials. The honor ...and more »

Japan's Nikon sues ASML, Zeiss over chip-making technology - ABC News

24-04-2017 12:12 via abcnews.go.com

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Japan's Nikon sues ASML, Zeiss over chip-making technology
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Nikon Corp. said Monday it has taken legal action in the Netherlands, Germany and Japan over the use of semiconductor lithography technology in products made by Dutch and German companies. Nikon said it is seeking to stop Dutch company ASML ...
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Internet of the future via massive mobile antennae technology - Phys.Org

24-04-2017 12:10 via phys.org

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Internet of the future via massive mobile antennae technology
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At the lab at the Department of Electronic Systems at Aalborg University, Elisabeth De Carvalho and her team are developing a massive MIMO-system; hundreds of antennas that will make mobile data transmission far more efficient and safe in the future.

Is technology taking over UAE classrooms? - gulfnews.com

24-04-2017 12:01 via gulfnews.com

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Is technology taking over UAE classrooms?
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A YouGov survey released on Monday found that 28 per cent of schools have built technology into their curriculum. Published: 13:54 April 24, 2017. Mariam M. Al Serkal, Senior Web Reporter. SMALL; MEDIUM; LARGE. Dubai: Schools in the UAE have ...and more »

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis lauds garbage disposal technology used in Goa - Financial Express

24-04-2017 11:53 via financialexpress.com

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Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis lauds garbage disposal technology used in Goa
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has appreciated the garbage treatment technology used in Goa and wants to replicate it in his state. By: PTI | Panaji | Published: April 24, 2017 3:23 PM. 0. Shares. Facebook · Twitter · Google Plus · Whatsapp.
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Samsung to update software over #39;red screen#39; smartphone

24-04-2017 11:46

The launch of the device is a key step for the South Korean tech firm as it seeks to move on from last year#39;s humiliating withdrawal of the Galaxy Note 7 over exploding batteries, which hammered the firm#39;s once-stellar reputation.

QuintilesIMS in Deal to Use Salesforce.com's Cloud Technology - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

24-04-2017 11:30 via wsj.com

QuintilesIMS in Deal to Use Salesforce.com's Cloud Technology
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Quintiles IMS Holdings Inc. aims to provide its clinical-trial and prescription-drug data through the cloud-based technology developed by Salesforce.com, in an effort to integrate the various data used by drug-company clients in a single software ...and more »

Twitter Under Fake 'Bot' Account Attack by Romanian Spammer

24-04-2017 11:20

These fake accounts are there to post spams like links to dating sites and even propaganda and while it has been steadily getting worse.

Ricoh India Launches Pentax KP DSLR Camera at Rs 88,584

24-04-2017 11:20

Within its compact body, it features a new-generation CMOS image sensor.

Ola Launches Ola Partners League - Virtual Cricket Game For Driver Partners

24-04-2017 11:20

Kick starting today, OPL is open to all Ola driver partners across Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Pune, and will be Live till May 20, 2017.

Nikon Files Patent Lawsuit Against ASML, Carl Zeiss Over Lithography Technology

24-04-2017 11:20

Nikon said it had filed patent infringement cases against the two in the Netherlands, Germany and Japan.

LG G6 Launched in India for Rs 51,990: All You Need to Know

24-04-2017 11:20

LG G6, launched at Rs 51,990 will compete with the recently-launched Samsung Galaxy, which was launched at Rs 57,900.

HCL to Spend $30 Million For Acquiring US-based Mortgage BPO Provider

24-04-2017 11:20

With over 350 professionals, UFS operates out of three centres in the US.

Wipro Said to Have Fired Hundreds After Performance Review

24-04-2017 11:20

Indian IT companies get over 60 percent of their revenues from the North American market.

TCS, Infosys Accused by US of Violating H-1B Visa Norms

24-04-2017 11:20

The US has accused top Indian IT firms TCS and Infosys of unfairly cornering the lion's share of H-1B visas by putting extra tickets in the lottery system.

Qualcomm, Smartron Sign 3G/4G Patent License Agreement

24-04-2017 11:20

Qualcomm and Smartron will also strategically collaborate on early technology access and advancements in RF, camera testing and tuning and other critical calibrations required for smart devices.

Music Lovers Embracing High-resolution Audio in India: JBL by Harman

24-04-2017 11:20

With a growing tribe of audiophiles, high-resolution audio (HRA) is emerging as the first choice

Facebook COO Urges Everyone to Help Tackle Fake News; Says Facebook Not The Only Judge

24-04-2017 11:20

The company has been making efforts to tackle the proliferation of misinformation on its platform and has taken several steps, including asking users to identify and weed out fake stories.

BSNL Unveils Cheap Data Plan, Offers 270GB Data for Rs 333

24-04-2017 11:20

BSNL has announced three new data plans and is offering up to 270 GB of 3G mobile internet along with unlimited voice calls for 90 days.

Snapchat 'Rich Country Only' Trial May be Tougher Than Just Damage Control

24-04-2017 11:13

Pompliano's lawsuit filed in redacted form in Los Angeles Superior Court in January. Snap Inc. dropped its efforts to keep the unredacted complaint under seal and released it in a public filing last week.

Uber Drivers Can't Be Stopped From Plying: Bombay High Court to Taxi Associations

24-04-2017 11:02

Uber India has approached the HC seeking Rs. 12 crores in damages from taxi owners and drivers associations.

Jack Ma: Technology disruption will bring decades of pain as jobs and the economy change with automation - City A.M.

24-04-2017 10:52 via cityam.com

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Jack Ma: Technology disruption will bring decades of pain as jobs and the economy change with automation
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I'm City A.M.'s award-winning technology editor, covering everything from happen [..] Show more. Follow Lynsey. THAILAND-ECONOMY-FORUM-ALIBABA. Chinese billionaire Jack Ma signalled the pros and cons of change ahead (Source: Getty).and more »

Soda Affects Brain Fizz-iology - Technology Networks

24-04-2017 10:40 via technologynetworks.com

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Soda Affects Brain Fizz-iology
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Americans love sugar. Together we consumed nearly 11 million metric tons of it in 2016, according to the US Department of Agriculture, much of it in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages like sports drinks and soda. Now, new research suggests that ...and more »