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Nikon 100th Anniversary Products Now Available For Pre-Orders

16-06-2017 16:45

The company developed commemorative editions of seven models. In addition to these commemorative models, Nikon will also release a special collection of four unique items with a story behind each item glimpsing at the company’s 100-year journey.

Indian IT Spend in Securities, Banking to Rise by 8.6% in 2017

16-06-2017 16:45

IT services will grow the fastest at 13.8 percent in 2017 followed by software at 13.4 percent.

Twitter Launches Blue Umbrella Emoji For Indian Users as Monsoon Arrives

16-06-2017 14:11

In the past, Twitter has celebrated the local culture with customised emojis such as Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Independence Day, Republic Day, International Day of Yoga and Ambedkar Jayanti.

Telenor Launches Initiative to Prepare 4 Million Kids Against Cyberbullying

16-06-2017 14:11

Telenor India has been conducting workshops for school children, teachers and parents and has educated more than 55,000 students

Samsung Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8 Beats Apple iPhone 7 Plus, LG G6 in Latest Rankings

16-06-2017 14:11

Placed at the top position, the Galaxy S8+ was termed as having the “biggest screen in our ratings” by the reports, just beating the Sony Xperia XA Ultra.

ISRO 'Fat Boy' GSLV Mk-III Has Very Low Carrying Capacity: Experts

16-06-2017 14:11

The rocket powered by its own cryogenic engine at the upper stage, placed communication satellite GSAT-19 weighing 3,136 km or 3.1 tonne.

Intex FitRist Cardio Review: Great Budget Tracker For Beginners

16-06-2017 14:11

What caught our attention was the design of the Intex FitRist Cardio, which does not shout for attention.

HTC U11 Review: One of The Best Looking Smartphones of 2017

16-06-2017 14:11

HTC U11 is a smartphone that competes with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8 and even the iPhone 7 for a price of Rs 51,9990.

Honor 8 Pro to Launch in India Next Month at Around Rs 37,000

16-06-2017 14:11

Scheduled to be launched in the first half of July, "Honor 8 pro" may be priced around Rs 37,000.

Four Major Happenings at The E3 2017: Xbox One X, Spider-Man, Ubisoft, Super Mario Odyssey

16-06-2017 14:11

Here is a roundup of four best happenings in the E3 2017.

Uber Sued by Rape Victim in India

16-06-2017 11:46

An Indian woman raped by an Uber driver in New Delhi in 2014 has filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company.

Twitter's New Look Fails to Impress Twitterati

16-06-2017 11:46

Twitter has unveiled a new look, and much like some previous changes the company has made to its short-messaging service, it's not going over so well with the Twitterati.

India Top Global Exporter of Information, Computer and Telecom Services

16-06-2017 11:46

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) has ranked India as the top global exporter of information, computer and telecommunications (ICT) services.

HTC U11 Squeezable Smartphone Launched For Rs 51,990: Specs, Video and More

16-06-2017 11:46

A major highlight of the U11 is the Edge Sense: a user can interact with it through a squeeze. Opening applications and the camera can be done by squeezing the U11.

China-backed Chip Deal Links Haunt Former Oracle Board Member

16-06-2017 11:46

Cypress said its board concluded there was no conflict of interest because there were no active talks or considerations about a possible deal with either Lattice or Canyon Bridge.

British Cyber-Security Blames North Korea For NHS Cyber Attacks

16-06-2017 11:46

It is also believed to have targeted Sony Pictures in 2014.

Bitcoin Drops to Three-week Low on Profit Taking

16-06-2017 11:46

Bitcoin fell to a three-week low as investors took profits partly in response to a bearish report from Goldman Sachs.

Angry Birds Maker Rovio Says IPO Possible in Future

16-06-2017 11:46

The company is 70-percent owned by Kaj Hed, the uncle of the company's co-founder Niklas Hed.

WATCH: What Makes Japan No. 1 In Toilet Technology - NPR

16-06-2017 11:05 via npr.org

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WATCH: What Makes Japan No. 1 In Toilet Technology
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Japanese toilets have come a long way from the early 20th century, when many people in Japan still used "squatters," which were built into the floor. Western toilets became popular after World War II. And today, signature Japanese toilets offer the ...and more »

Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll Meets Modern Technology as Bob Seger Goes Digital - Wall Street Journal (subscription)

16-06-2017 11:00 via wsj.com

Old-Time Rock 'n' Roll Meets Modern Technology as Bob Seger Goes Digital
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After years of runnin' against the wind of 21st century music technology, culture and business, Bob Seger has gone digital. At midnight Friday, a dozen of the “Old Time Rock & Roll” singer's biggest albums were finally released for downloads and streaming.and more »

Want to be a safer driver? The technology and psychology that can help - The Guardian

16-06-2017 10:43 via theguardian.com

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Want to be a safer driver? The technology and psychology that can help
The Guardian
More than 1 million people worldwide are killed on roads each year. Psychologists are working on ways to nudge drivers towards being safer. Drivers tend to drive in a habitual way, with little conscious thought. Photograph: Wojciech Lorbiecki/Alamy.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi 4A, Redmi 4 up For Pre-Bookings

16-06-2017 09:33

In parallel, the Redmi Note 4 will be available in a flash sale on Flipkart as well, starting at the same time i.e. 12pm IST.

Snap Inc Shares Dip to IPO price For First Time Since Stock Market Debut

16-06-2017 09:33

Snap climbed to $29.44 in the days immediately after its market debut but has since declined. Thursday's price was the lowest since the IPO and it did not sink below $17.00.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leak: New Note to Have Extremely Thin Bezels

16-06-2017 09:33

Samsung had earlier confirmed that it will bring back the Note brand.

NASA Records May 2017 as Second Hottest in 137 Years

16-06-2017 09:33

The two top May temperature anomalies have occurred during the past two years as May 2016 was the hottest on record.

Mobile Internet Connectivity Blocked in Kashmir

16-06-2017 09:33

The internet speed on fixed landline broadband connections was also reduced.

Microsoft, Intel, NVIDIA Invest in Canadian AI Startup

16-06-2017 09:33

Element AI, that came on the scene eight months ago, is a platform to help companies of all sizes build AI into their businesses and it has raised $102 million.

Iran Keen on Expanding IT Ties With India

16-06-2017 09:33

A draft MoU has been prepared to be signed with India in near future.

Infosys Appoints New Global Heads for RCL, Manufacturing

16-06-2017 09:33

Vaswani and Banga will replace Sandeep Dadlani, President and Head of MRCL who is leaving the company.

GST Launch Spawns Tech Cottage Industry For Compliance

16-06-2017 09:33

Neeraj Athalye, head of SAP's GST adoption drive, sees many smaller firms that adopt basic GST packages graduating, eventually, to SAP's premium range.

Facebook to Counter Terrorism Using AI

16-06-2017 09:33

Facebook uses image matching technique to identify and remove a terror-related content.

Facebook Plans to Keep Terrorists Off its Platform. Here's How

16-06-2017 09:33

The technology is not yet at the point where it can understand nuances of language and context, so humans are still in the loop.

Facebook Gives Details on Anti-Terrorism Measures on Platform

16-06-2017 09:33

They revealed that the company has a team of more than 150 counterterrorism specialists, including academic experts on counterterrorism, former prosecutors, former law enforcement agents and analysts, working exclusively or primarily on countering terrorism as their core responsibility.

Bike-Sharing Startup 'Mobike' Raises $600 Million For IoT, AI Technology

16-06-2017 09:33

The new financing round will also fund investment in Internet-of-Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence technology to support the brand.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Asks Twitter Followers For Donation Ideas

16-06-2017 09:33

The request signalled a shift for Bezos, who has invested in longer-term bets like space exploration and kept quieter about other givings.

AI dominates first day of Viva Technology Paris 2017 - CampaignLive

16-06-2017 09:18 via campaignlive.co.uk

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AI dominates first day of Viva Technology Paris 2017
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The first day of Viva Technology Parys 2017 dwelled on the applications, advances and consequences of artificial intelligence. AI dominates first day of Viva Technology Paris 2017. Following a welcome by Publicis Groupe chairman Maurice Lévy, senior ...

Apple confirms they are building the technology to power self-driving cars - Economic Times

16-06-2017 08:38 via economictimes.indiatimes.com

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Apple confirms they are building the technology to power self-driving cars
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SAN FRANCISCO: Apple views autonomous driving systems as a "core technology" for the future, chief executive Tim Cook said in an interview aired Tuesday. Cook told Bloomberg television that Apple wants to move into the automotive sector because ...
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Xiaomi Announces Mi.com Reward Programme: All You Should Know

16-06-2017 07:21

The third phase of the programme includes Tier privileges.

Verizon to Incur $500 Million in Pre-tax Costs From Yahoo Deal

16-06-2017 07:21

Verizon Communications Inc said it expected to incur about $500 million in pre-tax expenses in the second quarter as a result of its $4.48 billion purchase of Yahoo Inc's core business.

Telecom Operators Urge TRAI to Impose Floor Price on Voice, Data

16-06-2017 07:21

The other suggestions which came from the operators include promoting wireline connections, facilitating ease of doing business and giving infrastructure status to the telecom sector.

Storytel Aims to Expand, Become Spotify of Books

16-06-2017 07:21

The company made an operating profit of 25.5 million crowns last year, though heavy expansion and high marketing costs pushed it into the red again in the first quarter.

HTC U11 With Edge Sense, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Chipset to Launch in India Today

16-06-2017 07:21

HTC U11 doesn't have a standard 3.5-mm jack and features a USB Type-C port.

Flipkart eBay India Deal Gets Go-ahead From Competition Commission

16-06-2017 07:21

E-commerce major Flipkart's proposed acquisition of eBay India has received approval from the Competition Commission.

Einstein's 'Theory of Relativity' Used For Quantum Communication to Space

16-06-2017 07:21

It's another effort to prove that a physical phenomenon once described by Albert Einstein as "spooky" exists at a large distance and eventually on a global scale.

Cyber Attacks: British Insurer Aviva to Expand Cyber Insurance in UK

16-06-2017 07:21

British insurer Aviva plans to launch a new product to cover small and medium-sized businesses against cyber attacks later this year.

Canada's Telecom Regulator to Ban Unlocking Fees For Phones

16-06-2017 07:21

Canada's wireless market is dominated by three major players: Rogers Communications Inc, Telus Corp, and BCE Inc's Bell Mobility.

Bike-Sharing Startup 'Mobike' Raises $600 Million For IoT, AI Technology - News18

16-06-2017 07:20 via news18.com

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Bike-Sharing Startup 'Mobike' Raises $600 Million For IoT, AI Technology
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Chinese bike-sharing start-up Mobike said it has raised $600 million in a financing round led by Tencent Holdings Ltd, its biggest financing round to date as it seeks to expand aggressively. With the latest injection the firm, which has operations in ...and more »

Deloitte Technology Fast 20 Program lands in Hong Kong - AsiaOne

16-06-2017 06:54 via asiaone.com

Deloitte Technology Fast 20 Program lands in Hong Kong
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HONG KONG, CHINA - Media OutReach - June 16, 2017 - Today, Deloitte announced its launch of the first Deloitte Technology Fast 20 Program (TF20) and Rising Star Program in Hong Kong, both of which aim to recognize fast-growing companies with ...and more »