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This clock by Amazon's Jeff will run for 10,000 years

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced that construction has started on the #10000YearClock project that aims to build a clock that will run for 10,000 years.

Google combines Android Pay and Google Wallet, launches Google Pay

Google has combined all of its different payment services into one unified service called Google Pay.

French company unveils world's first Android-powered electric scooter

French electronics company Archos has unveiled the first Android-powered electric scooter of the world.

These 72 smartphones are getting the big Android Oreo update

Google introduced Android 8 Oreo, the successor to Nougat, last year, but it has only 1.1% adoption rate; the figures are expected to grow as smartphones start shipping with Oreo out-of-the-box.

Galaxy S9, S9+ are Samsung's fastest and most expensive secrets

In a few days from now, at the company's 'Unpacked' event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung will unveil its fastest and most expensive secrets - their latest flagships - the Galaxy S9 and S9+.

This AI algorithm scans eyes to predict heart diseases

Scientists from Alphabet's health-tech subsidiary Verily have devised a way for artificial intelligence engine to assess a person's risk of heart disease just by looking at their eyes.

India records slowest 4G LTE speed in the world

According to a report by UK-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, India has recorded the slowest 4G LTE speed in the world at an average speed of 6.13 Mbps.

Samsung patents drones that can be controlled with eyes

Samsung might create drones in the future that will be able to recognize and interpret users' gestures, voice commands, and even eye movements.

US start-up making skin patches for delivering medicines into body

Life sciences start-up Avro is developing a method to deliver medication through the skin.

Jivi Mobiles' Energy E3 smartphone available for just Rs. 699

Indian smartphone maker Jivi Mobiles is offering its Energy E3 smartphone for just Rs. 699.

ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission to cost less than the movie 'Interstellar'

The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) upcoming lunar mission, called Chandrayaan-2, to the moon's South Pole will be cheaper than the Hollywood movie Interstellar.

LG's next flagship 'smartphone Judy' is coming this summer

According to latest reports, LG is planning to unveil a new flagship phone this summer; multiple leaks suggest an altogether different design.

You heard that right! Facebook's smart speakers are coming soon

According to a recent report, Facebook is set to launch two smart speakers in July this year to take on the likes of Amazon's Alexa, Apple's HomePod and Google's smart speakers among several others.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S leak hints at iPhone X-like gestures

According to reports, a leaked video reveals that Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2S could come with gesture support.

Scientists recreate human intestine environment inside organ-chip

Researchers have been able to successfully replicate a human intestinal lining inside an organ-chip to carry out personalized treatments for gastrointestinal diseases.

Google app testing built-in screenshot-editing feature

The Google app has rolled out an update in beta that allows users to edit and share screenshots from within the app itself.

Here's how you can bring back Google's 'View Image' button

Last week, Google removed the 'View Image' button from its Images platform in a bid to prevent users from stealing pictures that are not licensed for free reuse.

Scientists discover cancer-fighting properties in regional varieties of rice

Indian scientists have reportedly detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice, namely Gathwan, Maharaji, and Laicha, which are found in the state of Chhattisgarh.

Six-year-old asks NASA to make Pluto a planet again

Cara O'Connor, a six-year-old girl from Ireland, has written a letter to NASA and requested the US space agency to reclassify Pluto as a planet.

Now control your paper planes with a smartphone app

US-based start-up PowerUp has created paper planes that can be controlled by smartphones.

iOS vs. Android: What can iPhones do that Android-phones cannot?

The debate over which smartphone OS -iOS or Android- is better has been ongoing for years.

Petition asking Snapchat to reverse its redesign crosses million signatures

A petition that is rooting for Snapchat to reverse its recently rolled out redesign has crossed one million signatures.

Airtel TV becomes top free app on Google Play Store

Airtel TV has become the top Android app under the 'Free Apps' category on Google Play Store.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 mission to moon's South Pole

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a lunar mission, called Chandrayaan-2, to the moon's South Pole in April, Minister of State for Department of Space Jitendra Singh has announced.

Facebook launches Messenger Kids on Android amid widespread criticism

Facebook has launched its Messenger Kids app on Android amid heavy criticism from industry leaders and development experts.

NASA discovers 95 new planets, beyond our solar system

NASA has discovered 95 new planets outside our solar system.

Tinder to let women decide who they want to message

Dating app Tinder is set to introduce a new feature on its platform that will allow only female users to text their matches first.

Facebook launches Lists feature to make users share personal content

Facebook has started rolling out a Lists feature on Android that allows users to share content in list format.

Now your DNA will help you find an ideal date

Singles looking for more compatible first dates can now use an app that wants them to swab their way to love.

WhatsApp's 'Delete for all' feature doesn't work in this case

Popular tech website The Next Web has figured out a workaround to save deleted messages on WhatsApp.

Is Google's new Chrome adblocking feature too self-serving?

Google removes 'View Image' option from image search platform

In a change that will irk many users, Google has finally removed the 'View Image' button from its Images platform.

Motorola launches Moto Z2 Force smartphone with shatter-proof screen

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its Moto Z2 Force smartphone in India.

Virtual Reality: This Japanese firm takes you on virtual holidays

First Airlines, a Japan-based virtual reality (VR) tour firm, takes its customers on VR holidays and provides them with a first- and business-class airline experience.

Bug makes Apple devices crash when Telugu character is entered

Apple has confirmed that a bug in its operating systems is causing its devices to crash when a particular character in the South Indian language of Telugu is either received by the devices or typed in the text editor.

SpaceX to launch its first internet satellites this week

Ahead of its proposed plans, SpaceX is set to launch its first internet satellites on February 17th that will put two test satellites, Microsat 2a and 2b, into the orbit.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Launch: What do we know so far

Samsung is all set to unveil its Galaxy S9 line of smartphones on February 25.

Bye-bye ads! Google Chrome's integrated ad blocker to go live

As of today, Google is firing up an integrated ad blocker in Chrome in a bid to combat what it calls 'intrusive' ads.

Nokia 1, Nokia 7 plus leak ahead of MWC launch

The latest offerings by the HMD Global owned Nokia, namely the Nokia 1 and Nokia 7+ (or Plus), have been leaked just days ahead of their launch at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event starts on February 26.

Aliens can destroy Earth without even setting foot here: Researchers

After all these years, what if our first alien contact isn't via spaceships, but through messages?