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Is Apple planning to launch its biggest iPhone in 2018?
People have enough reasons to expect something novel from Apple this year and Apple knows it too.
#CES2018: Facebook's Oculus, Xiaomi partner for two standalone VR headsets
In a surprise move, at the ongoing CES, Facebook's Oculus VR has announced a partnership with Xiaomi for building standalone VR (virtual reality) headsets.
#CES2018: Google partners with LG, Sony for Assistant-powered "Smart Displays"
To stop Amazon's Alexa from taking over the smart speaker space, Google has -at the ongoing CES-2018 in Las Vegas- announced it's bringing the AI-powered Assistant to a ton of home speakers.
Remembering Noble prize-winner Har Gobind Khorana on 96th birth-anniversary
Though the actual birthdate of Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana is unknown, according to his official documents, he would have turned 96 today.
Amazon to host Samsung Galaxy A8+ launch on January 10
Taking its flagship variant one step beyond, Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A8 Plus in India exclusively on Amazon on January 10.
WhatsApp to bring Facebook-style stickers, group calls and more!
Facebook-owned popular messaging app WhatsApp, used by over 1.3bn users, has been on a roll lately, introducing new features almost every week and constantly improving the app.
Internet Association joins battle to protect net neutrality
Internet Association, the lobbying group that represents Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Twitter and several other technology companies, is joining the legal battle against the US government to protect net neutrality.
SpaceX to launch world's most powerful rocket by January end
The world's most powerful rocket - the Falcon Heavy - is scheduled for launch by January end, according to SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
A week into 2018, and four cyber-attacks have already happened
It's been a week into 2018, and already the internet is flooded with reports of major cybersecurity breaches.
CES 2018: Here's what you can expect from it
CES'18 is all set to kick off next Thursday and tech enthusiasts from all over the world have started coming to Las Vegas.
In 2018, Zuckerberg vows to rid Facebook of hate, interference
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's 33-year-old founder-CEO, famously gives himself a personal challenge at the beginning of every year.
Second-generation Nokia 6 unveiled; priced at Rs. 14,600
HMD Global has officially launched the second-generation Nokia 6 -its first smartphone of 2018- in China.
This Android malware has affected almost all Indian banking apps!
In India, banking apps are increasingly being used for carrying out Internet-enabled transactions conveniently. Almost every bank has a mobile app. But it looks like net banking isn't really safe in an era of increasing cybercrime.
Bezel-less, AI-powered Honor View10 priced at Rs. 29,999 in India
Huawei's sub-brand Honor is finally releasing the much-awaited bezel-less "View 10" smartphone in India on 8 January.
Over 75 billion WhatsApp messages sent on December 31
WhatsApp achieved a new milestone this New Year's Eve. Over 75 billion messages were sent by users on the Facebook-owned app.
You can soon post Instagram Stories directly on WhatsApp!
Facebook-owned popular image sharing platform Instagram is soon rolling out a feature to allow users to post Instagram Stories directly as a WhatsApp Status.
Micromax bringing Rs. 2,000 Android-Go smartphone on Republic Day
Nearly a month after Google launched the lightweight Android Go variant, reports have surfaced that homegrown device-maker Micromax will be the first one to launch an Android Go-based smartphone in the country.
CES 2018: What innovations to expect from Samsung Creative-Lab?
The countdown to the biggest consumer electronics/technology show, the CES 2018 from 7-12 January, in Las Vegas has already begun.
Intel chips not secure: Major flaw revealed in their design
Intel chips have reportedly been identified with a "serious flaw" in design concerning cyber security.
Using autofill for passwords? Well, you're being secretly tracked!
Almost everyone uses browsers' inbuilt login managers to save their login information that is auto-filled by the browser on websites.
Xiaomi starts rolling out Android Oreo update for Mi A1
When Xiaomi launched its first ever Android One device, the Mi A1, with Android Nougat in September, it promised an update to Android Oreo before 2017 end. Fulfilling its promise, the Chinese device maker started rolling out Oreo to the Android One device in India.
Samsung to reveal next Exynos chip on 4th January
Samsung has announced that it'll launch its next generation Exynos chip on 4th January, just days before the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas.
NASA sets 2018 goal: Will launch mission to "touch" Sun!
NASA, which is turning 60 this year, has released a "2018 to do list" including an exciting mission to "touch" Sun!
Your smartphone can be easily hacked using its own sensors!
For hackers, smartphones are a treasure trove of data, including emails, contacts, photos, passwords, valuable banking information, etc. Security experts have long warned that smartphones are due for a massive cyber-attack.
New Nokia 3310 will have 4G capability, will support WhatsApp
A new, revamped, 4G capable version of the classic Nokia 3310 is set for release.
#ThatWas2017: Biggest technologies that died in 2017
2017 saw the development and introduction of some wonderful new technologies.
World's first robot citizen's India debut at IIT Bombay
The world's first robot citizen, Sophia, made her first India appearance at the IIT Bombay's cultural extravaganza TechFest on Saturday.
Which Android phone should you buy in 2018?
If you're looking to buy a smartphone, you'll have to make a choice between an iPhone or Android devices.
Bug merging contacts on Xiaomi-phones: Here's how to fix!
Xiaomi users are facing a strange issue with their contacts list. Many complained that contacts on the devices are being randomly mixed up or jumbled, resulting in mismatched data.
India's first app-based Bitcoin wallet launched; transact using your mobile-number!
Despite RBI's warnings and the rising concerns about the potential risks involved in investing in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, investments in virtual currencies are on the rise in India.
Painless skin-patch for diabetics developed; no more painful insulin injections!
One of the worst things about diabetes, apart from the life-threatening complications and increased risk of other health problems, is taking insulin injections every day to regulate blood sugar levels.
Fresh problem for Samsung: Galaxy Note 8 just won't charge
Looks like troubles aren't yet over for Samsung. A year after several Galaxy Note 7 devices exploded due to defective batteries, similar problems are being reported about the Galaxy Note 8.
Xiaomi users can track phone repair status online; here's how!
It is nothing less than a headache to get smartphones repaired. Everyone knows how annoying it is to repeatedly call the customer service to track the repair/service status.
Facebook now wants you to use your Aadhaar name
The primary goals of Aadhaar were to give everyone an identity and ensure efficient implementation of government schemes.
Convert your phone into a spy tool with Snowden's app
Edward Snowden needs no introduction. The National Security Agency whistleblower exposed classified information about the US Government's surveillance programs and monitoring activity in 2013.
OnePlus bringing Face Unlock feature, Android Oreo to OnePlus 5
When OnePlus unveiled OnePlus 5T back in November, one of the huge differences between OnePlus 5T and its predecessor OnePlus 5 was "Face Unlock" feature.
Here's how you can get Mi A1 for Rs. 999!
Flipkart is offering deals and discounts on Xiaomi Mi A1 - one of the best mid-range smartphones.
#ThatWas2017: As 2017 wraps up, here are 9 hottest gadgets!
In 2017, the tech world witnessed a lot of changes and exciting launches as companies constantly tried to bring innovative products and improve their offerings as well.
WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones after 31st Dec
Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp will withdraw support for a number of dated smartphones at the end of the year.
This malware infects Facebook Messenger users to mine Monero, bitcoin-alternative
Tokyo-based cybersecurity giant Trend Micro has warned that a new cryptocurrency mining bot is spreading across the world fast through Facebook Messenger.