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World'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.
A 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.
Google 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!
Fully 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!
You 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.
The 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!
Nokia 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.
Lesser 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.
Mi 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.
Mangalyaan'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.
Alexa 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.
Fake '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.
Samsung 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.
Move 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.
WhatsApp 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.
Samsung 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.
Apple 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.
Budget-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.
Beware! 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.
Xiaomi 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.
Google 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.
There'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.
Nokia'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.
4 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.
Type quickly on iPhone's iOS 11 calculator. You'd be surprised
Have you used iPhone's calculator on iOS 11 lately?
WhatsApp'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.
How 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.
7 tricks to make the best of your JioPhone
Reliance says it sold 6mn JioPhones within days when it opened bookings.
Facebook 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.
People 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.
Beware 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.
Google 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.
Know 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.
Samsung 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.
Stephen 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.
iPhone 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.
Top smartphones coming soon to the Indian market!
The year 2017 has so far seen some exciting smartphone launches globally across various price segments.
Google'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.
Thistlegorm 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.
The 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.