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09 Nov 2017
South AfricaWorld's fastest rocket car completes its first trial
The world's fastest rocket car -Bloodhound SSC (Supersonic Car)- successfully finished its maiden run in England's Cornwall.
09 Nov 2017
IndiaA mobile app to help old people remember medicine schedules
How many mobile apps can you name that cater exclusively to senior citizens? None? Neither could 17-year-old Aryaman Kunzru. So he developed one himself.
08 Nov 2017
Google MapsGoogle launches restaurant "wait times" feature on Search, Maps
Love eating out, but tired of waiting in long queues before getting a seat at your favorite restaurant? Well, Google heard your woes!
08 Nov 2017
GoogleFully autonomous cars are here! Alphabet-Waymo cars have no safety-driver
While autonomous car companies are testing self-driving cars with a safety-driver behind the wheel to take control in case of problems, Alphabet's Waymo is set to launch robotaxis that are actually driverless: zero human interference!
08 Nov 2017
XYou can now tweet in 280 characters, but should you?
About 1.5 months after launching a new feature on an experimental basis, Twitter has finally made it official for all: everyone can now tweet up to 280 characters instead of its signature 140.
07 Nov 2017
iPhoneThe iBug: Now, users can't type letter "I" on iPhone!
If you have an iPhone and haven't updated to iOS 11.1 yet, you might want to wait!
07 Nov 2017
IndiaNokia 5 3GB RAM variant released for Rs. 13,499
HMD Global has announced the launch of its mid-range Nokia 5 smartphone in a new configuration with 3GB of RAM in India.
06 Nov 2017
IndiaLesser known tips and tricks of WhatsApp
Facebook-owned messaging platform, WhatsApp, is one of the most popular instant messengers in the world. WhatsApp enjoys the largest user base in India.
06 Nov 2017
Madhya PradeshMi A1 Plus, OnePlus 5 to get Airtel VoLTE support
The Xiaomi Mi A1 Plus and the OnePlus 5, despite being two of the best devices in their respective price ranges, still lack Airtel VoLTE support.
05 Nov 2017
SpaceXMangalyaan's 4th anniversary: Where we stand with Mars today
It's the fourth anniversary of ISRO's Mangalyaan today, and with each passing year, human dreams of colonizing Mars are inching closer and closer to reality.
05 Nov 2017
IndiaAlexa powered Amazon Echo devices can now understand your accent
Amazon has taken its own sweet time to launch the Echo range of smart speakers in India, and for good reason.
03 Nov 2017
IndiaFake 'WhatsApp Business' app on Google Play Store fools thousands
A fake 'WhatsApp Business' app on Google Store has been fooling users successfully and now has thousands of downloads.
03 Nov 2017
South KoreaSamsung rolls out Android Oreo beta to Galaxy S8, S8+
Samsung has finally launched Samsung Experience 9.0 beta, built on the latest Android 8 Oreo OS, for Galaxy S8 and S8+ users.
02 Nov 2017
TechnologyMove over facial-recognition! "Smart clothes" that store passcodes are here
Computer scientists at University of Washington, including an Indian-origin researcher, developed a new "smart fabric" that stores information in clothes invisibly without built-in sensors or power source.
01 Nov 2017
IndiaWhatsApp Pay: You can soon make payments on WhatsApp
The Facebook-owned messaging app, WhatsApp, is set to introduce a new in-chat UPI-based payments feature in the coming months, enabling its over one billion users to transfer funds directly from the app.
01 Nov 2017
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S9 leak reveals there's no headphone jack!
Samsung isn't going to let Apple steal the limelight with iPhone X. So, it's planning a radical redesign for the upcoming Galaxy S9, S9+ smartphones.
31 Oct 2017
XApple has been categorizing your 'bra' photos for a year
Apple's AI has been quietly analyzing photos to recognize "brassieres" and automatically categorize images featuring bras into a group in the iPhone's Photos app.
31 Oct 2017
IndiaBudget-friendly Nokia2 launched for Rs. 7500: Know all about it!
HMD Global has finally launched the much-awaited Nokia 2 smartphone at 99 (around Rs. 7,500) in an event in India.
31 Oct 2017
AndroidBeware! Android phones help Google track your every move
Android phones can reveal all of a user's physical activities in the real-world with Google and other third-party apps installed on the device, says a report.
31 Oct 2017
IndiaXiaomi Mi Max 2 is now Rs. 1000 cheaper!
The second-largest smartphone seller in India, Xiaomi, has announced a price-cut for its large-display Mi Max 2 phablet launched in July in the country.
30 Oct 2017
GoogleGoogle invites applications for 12-month AI research program
Google has invited applications for its AI Residency Program (formerly called the Google Brain Residency Program) for those interested in machine learning research.
30 Oct 2017
XThere's something wrong about Google's cheeseburger emoji!
Microblogging site Twitter has erupted into "delicious" debate over Google's cheeseburger emoji thanks to Baekdal Media founder, Thomas Baekdal.
30 Oct 2017
IndiaNokia's new budget-phone spotted; specs leaked ahead of launch
After launching some high-end Nokia smartphones, HMD Global is all set to unveil Nokia 2, a budget device.
29 Oct 2017
Air Pollution4 wearable gadgets that can help you in everyday life
We live in a world of excesses. Too much pressure, too much pollution, too many things to do, too little time.
28 Oct 2017
iPhoneType quickly on iPhone's iOS 11 calculator. You'd be surprised
Have you used iPhone's calculator on iOS 11 lately?
27 Oct 2017
iOSWhatsApp's new message recall is finally being rolled out
WhatsApp's much-awaited 'Delete for Everyone' feature is finally being rolled out across Android, iOS and Windows devices, as confirmed by its updated FAQ page.
27 Oct 2017
SamsungHow will Samsung's Galaxy X be different from Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy X, the first foldable smartphone ever, is undoubtedly one of the most eagerly awaited devices.
27 Oct 2017
Reliance Industries7 tricks to make the best of your JioPhone
Reliance says it sold 6mn JioPhones within days when it opened bookings.
26 Oct 2017
FacebookFacebook releases "Workplace Chat" app for desktop/mobile with game-changing features
A year after launching Workplace, the business-focused social networking platform, Facebook is now releasing "Workplace Chat" desktop and mobile apps, which have Workplace's existing messaging functionality.
26 Oct 2017
SamsungPeople can soon "talk" to our devices via Bixby: Samsung
Samsung, after announcing the upgraded version of its Bixby digital assistant -the Bixby 2.0- now wants users to "talk and communicate" with its phones in order to "get more value" out of them.
25 Oct 2017
FacebookBeware of your online activity. It may haunt you later
Tired of Facebook showing up your old, embarrassing posts? You aren't the only one. Also, FB isn't the only website to remind you that what you post online, in most cases, stays forever and is never truly private.
25 Oct 2017
AndroidGoogle launches third-party add-ons for Gmail on web, Android
Google has finally launched third-party add-ons for Gmail, making its email service more engaging, especially for enterprise users.
25 Oct 2017
Health & WellnessKnow all about 'golden blood,' the rarest blood type
We all know people who have variations of blood types A, B and O. But have you ever come across someone who has golden blood? Most likely not. Because only 43 people in the world have been discovered with this blood type in the last 56 years, making it the rarest of all.
25 Oct 2017
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S9 latest leak reveals killer features
2017 has been the year of full-screen display phones, and Samsung would continue this trend with Galaxy S9, expected to be launched around Feb'18.
24 Oct 2017
PhysicsStephen Hawking's 1966 PhD thesis posted online, breaks the internet!
The general public's interest in "Properties of Expanding Universes", the 51-year-old PhD thesis by Stephen Hawking, has crashed Cambridge University's website on the very first day it was made available for free.
24 Oct 2017
IndiaiPhone X pre-booking has already started at a few stores
There are still three days left for Apple to start taking pre-orders for its iPhone X. But if any of you Apple fans are in a hurry, you will be glad to know that many stores in India have already started taking pre-orders.
24 Oct 2017
XiaomiTop smartphones coming soon to the Indian market!
The year 2017 has so far seen some exciting smartphone launches globally across various price segments.
24 Oct 2017
GoogleGoogle's Pixel 2 has an unexpected burn-in problem, among others
Google has a new problem to deal with. Reviewers who have been testing its newest smartphones for about two weeks have complaints about its screen.
24 Oct 2017
EgyptThistlegorm Project: 360-degree online VR tour of British WWII shipwreck
Scientists comprehensively digitized a World War II shipwreck to develop an online Virtual Reality experience, allowing users to explore one of the world's most famous shipwreck-diving sites, the British freighter SS Thistlegorm.
24 Oct 2017
SmartphonesThe 2018 batch of new emojis is ready!
Though we are still waiting for the 2017 batch of new emojis to come to our smartphones, the drafts of the next batch are already ready. 67 new emoji candidates have been shortlisted for the 2018 panel.
