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Samsung Galaxy S9 could be launched in January 2018
India is yet to get its hands on the much-touted Samsung Galaxy Note 8. However, that hasn't stopped tech aficionados from getting hyped about the firm's next big release - Galaxy S9.
You can now order from KFC with only one click
KFC India has decided to take the food and technology nexus to the next level.
You can't block Zuckerbergs on Facebook!
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been immune to Facebook's block feature for some time now.
7 browsers that would make you more productive!
Despite hundreds of internet browsers being out there, most users generally stick to favourites like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
Samsung permitted to test self-driving cars in California
Reportedly, Samsung has been given permission, by the Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program from the California Department of Motor Vehicle, to conduct self-driving car tests on the state's public roads.
Musk's hyperloop pod breaks own speed record
Earlier one of the pods of Elon Musk's hyperloop transport system had managed to hit 324km/h speed in the test tunnel.
Android Oreo users complain about Bluetooth issues
It's expected that when Google releases an Android version, it will do its due diligence to make sure that the mobile OS is not buggy.
Instagif: A Polaroid-like camera that can instantly print GIFs!
If you always wanted Harry Potter-style moving pictures, then your wish might have just come true!
711 million email accounts susceptible to malignant spambot
One of the biggest spamming operations of its kind, involving 711.5 million email addresses, has been discovered by a malware researcher.
Private details of celebs stolen from Instagram
Hackers have attacked Instagram and accessed contact details of "a number of" stars including their phones numbers and email addresses, the social network confirmed.
How will these 4 augmented reality apps change iPhone's future?
Augmented Reality is the next big thing in technology and the two biggest mobile operating systems, i.e. Android and iOS both have invested in it.
iPhone will not have a home button, says report
Just when Apple fans were feeling giddy about the new iPhone launch, after recuperating from the shock of the last one lacking a 3.5mm jack, they've been hit again.
Snapchat: We call police to check facts before publishing
Snapchat has an in-house editorial team of journalists which cross check user-generated coverage with other sources to ensure accuracy in news coverage.
Burger King launches WhopperCoin, its own crypto-currency
In a surprising turn of events, Fast-food chain Burger King has now launched its own crypto-currency called WhopperCoin, in Russia.
Scientists develop app to detect pancreatic cancer through selfies
Pancreatic cancer is one of the worst medical conditions with a low survival rate; only 9% patients survived past five years.
YouTube gets a revamp, new logo introduced for first time
It sounds incredulous, but it's been 12 long years of YouTube. When it was first launched, it supported only one video format i.e 320x240 at 4:3 aspect ratio.
A computer that is capable of smelling explosives
At the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania, a computer based on mice neurons was unveiled by Oshi Agabi.
Twitter: Some lesser-known facts about the blue bird
Twitter, which was created back in 2006, over the span of 11 years, has ballooned into one of the biggest social media platforms out there.
India, Pakistan targeted by a "state-sponsored" cyber attack: Symantec
At a time when India is embroiled in conflicts with Pakistan, security firm Symantec discovered a cyber-attack against India and Pakistan that is likely "state-sponsored".
Sarahah app is uploading your address book to their servers!
Sarahah app has emerged as one of the five most-downloaded apps on Apple and Google app-stores.
Xiaomi's Mi 5X to launch in India on Sept 5?
After launching it in China, Xiaomi is now looking to release the Mi 5X in India reportedly on September 5.
Apple to bring wireless charging to iPhone 8
It may have started as a rumor but now the vibes are getting stronger. Apple's upcoming iPhone 8, among other things, will also bring in wireless charging.
Android Oreo update: Will your phone get it?
As we already know, Android's latest iteration is called Android Oreo. However, now the question among the users is whether their smart device is going to get updated to this new version or not.
Google Chrome's new feature will let you mute noisy websites
Websites, which have the habit of auto-loading videos with sound, are a general nuisance. However, thanks to a new development, this will be a thing of the past.
AI is set to revolutionize the way we manage content
It has been an inverse relationship till now. The more the content, the harder it is to manage it.
WhatsApp will soon have verified accounts like Twitter, Facebook
WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile messaging applications out there and it also enjoys a strong user base in India.
WeChat users have started self-improvement groups with failure tax
While Chinese social media app WeChat was already offering loads of features from instant messaging, online publishing, online payments, business networking, online shopping etc., Chinese WeChat users have started using the app's features for self-improvement purposes.
Research on athletes' poop samples may lead to endurance pills
A microbiologist at Harvard Medical School, Jonathan Scheiman may soon come up with an endurance probiotic pill.
Samsung launches Note 8, Note 7 users to get discounts
The South Korean electronics giant Samsung has launched the high-end Galaxy Note 8 phablet at its latest Galaxy Unpacked event in New York.
Internaut day, to remember the Internet's baby steps
Today we celebrate the Internaut day. Not the Internet Day, it's Internaut.
Is UC Browser leaking your mobile data?
According to the IT Ministry, UC Browser is under the scanner for allegedly sending mobile data of Indian users to Chinese servers.
Mini Google Home speaker to compete with Amazon Echo Dot
Google is reportedly planning to launch two Pixel smartphones and a Pixel-branded Chromebook at a hardware event expected to be held in October.
Moto G5S Plus to arrive in India on August 29
Motorola's new G5S Plus will be launched in India at noon on August 29. It will be available exclusively on Amazon.
Rubin's solution for smartphone addiction is way off the mark
The millennial generation has a million problems and half of them stems from the so-called "smart" devices in our hands.
Can Apple find a way to "dazzle" with iPhone 8?
Amid growing competition from Xiaomi, Oppo, and Huawei, Apple and Samsung are desperately seeking a wow factor to overcome challenges to fend off Chinese players' threat.
Ban killer robots, "we do not have long to act"
The Terminator fear, aka watching robots chomping off humanity without blinking an eye, is pretty real and the UN should act on it.
Xiaomi, Google working on the next Android One smartphone: Reports
Tech giant Google and Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi are reportedly collaborating to build the next Android One device.
The dead shouldn't be an environmental hazard for the living
Talking about death and lifeless bodies is hardly anyone's idea of a coffee table conversation.
Voyager: The world's most audacious space mission
This August and September, humankind's most audacious space mission(s) turns 40.
Is your partner cheating? New app reveals their Tinder activity!
Do you feel your partner might be going on Tinder behind your back? Thanks to a new app, their (possible) straying ways might soon be over.