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01 Mar 2018

X

Twitter launches Bookmarks feature to privately save tweets

Twitter has now globally launched its Bookmarks feature, which provides users a way to save the tweets they like or might want to revisit.

01 Mar 2018

Facebook

Facebook does a LinkedIn: Rolls out job application feature

Facebook is rolling out its job application feature, which was previously only available in the US and Canada, to over 40 countries.

01 Mar 2018

France

Google received 2.4mn "Right to be Forgotten" requests since 2014

According to Google's latest transparency report, the tech giant has received 2.4 million "Right to be Forgotten" requests since 2014, when the law regarding the same was first passed.

01 Mar 2018

India

Here is how you can pre-book Galaxy S9 in India

Pre-registrations for Samsung's latest Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ smartphones are now open on Airtel's online store for buyers in India.

01 Mar 2018

Android

ASUS ZenFone 5Z, 5: iPhone X's Android brothers

ASUS has unveiled two new smartphones, namely the ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5, at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

28 Feb 2018

Apple

Apple patents full OLED display touch keyboard

Apple has recently patented a keyboard in the form of a full OLED display.

ASUS launches ZenFone Max (M1) with 4,000-mAh battery

ASUS, the Taiwanese computer and electronics manufacturer, unveiled the ZenFone Max (M1) yesterday at the Mobile World Congress.

28 Feb 2018

India

India's first Aadhaar Pay-enabled payment terminal launched

Bengaluru-based payment services company Ezetap has launched India's first open-platform, smart GPRS payment terminal which is enabled with Aadhaar Pay.

28 Feb 2018

India

Royal Enfield launches two new Thunderbird models starting Rs. 1.56L

Niche bike-maker Royal Enfield launched a new range of its popular model Thunderbird -Thunderbird 500X and Thunderbird 350X- priced at Rs. 1,98,878 and Rs. 1,56,849 (ex-showroom Delhi), respectively.

28 Feb 2018

India

Changes you can expect in the upcoming WhatsApp update

The much-awaited WhatsApp update will soon hit the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

28 Feb 2018

Moon

Vodafone to create the first 4G network on the moon

Germany-based new-space company PTScientists has partnered with Vodafone and Nokia to create a 4G network on the moon in 2019.

28 Feb 2018

Xiaomi

Lava Z50 becomes India's first Android Go smartphone

Indian phone maker Lava International has launched the first Android Go smartphone in the country called the Z50.

28 Feb 2018

iPhone

Apple to launch three new iPhones this year

Apple will reportedly launch three new smartphones this year: the largest iPhone ever, an upgraded device the size of iPhone X, and a cheaper iPhone with some of the flagship phone's key features.

28 Feb 2018

India

Sony's latest flagships Xperia XZ2, XZ2 Compact coming this March

At the MWC 2018, Sony Mobile has unveiled its two new flagship smartphones namely the Xperia XZ2 and the Xperia XZ2 Compact.

28 Feb 2018

Samsung

#Holi2018: These waterproof smartphones will survive the splash

Holi - the feStival of colors, pichkaris, and water balloons - is just around the corner.

27 Feb 2018

Social Media

Vero: The new, popular kid on the social block

Vero, a social media app that has been around since 2015, is gaining sudden popularity.

27 Feb 2018

YouTube

YouTube updates live streaming, adds new features

YouTube has announced a slew of updates to its live streaming feature for both creators and viewers.

27 Feb 2018

India

Mercedes-Benz's new car becomes India's first BS-VI vehicle

Mercedes-Benz has launched the new S-Class 350d car at a starting price of Rs 1.33 crore.

27 Feb 2018

Fashion Tips

Drones carry D&G handbags in fashion show

Italian luxury fashion brand Dolce & Gabanna has made a bunch of flying drones carry handbags down the runway at the Milan Fashion Week.

27 Feb 2018

Samsung

AR Emoji is not inspired by Apple's Animoji: Samsung

Samsung's recently launched Galaxy S9 smartphone is creating a lot of buzz with its impressive features, be it the dual aperture camera or the real-time translate support.

27 Feb 2018

India

Nokia Sirocco 8: Nokia's best Android smartphone yet

The HMD Global owned Nokia brand has launched its best Android phone to date. Named Nokia 8 Sirocco, the flagship smartphone was launched on Sunday at Nokia's mobile launch event in Barcelona.

27 Feb 2018

India

BlackBerry to launch high-end smartphone called Ghost in India: Reports

According to media reports, BlackBerry is working on bringing a premium phone to India called the BlackBerry Ghost.

27 Feb 2018

Astronauts

A Spacesuit that helps to keep astronauts happy

Scientists are developing 'happy space suits' that can monitor symptoms of depression in astronauts, and provide real time feedback to improve the atmosphere of the spacecraft as well as boost the occupants' mood.

27 Feb 2018

Samsung

Galaxy S9 or Pixel 2 XL: Which phone to buy?

While Samsung has just launched its much-awaited Galaxy S9 at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, Google's Pixel 2 XL was launched in October last year as an all-encompassing Android favorite.

26 Feb 2018

Moon

ISRO to build lunar habitats for astronauts on moon

With the potential to become India's biggest science program, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has started working on a project that aims at building igloos or "lunar habitats" on the moon.

26 Feb 2018

Smartphones

MWC'18: Vivo unveils concept phone with world's highest screen-to-body ratio

Chinese phone maker Vivo has unveiled a FullView concept smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona, which has the world's highest screen-to-body ratio at 98%.

26 Feb 2018

Samsung

Xiaomi to launch Mi Mix 2S smartphone on March 27

Xiaomi has announced that the company will launch its Mi Mix 2S smartphone on March 27.

26 Feb 2018

Technology

JLab launches third generation of its Epic Sport wireless headphones

Audio devices company JLab has launched its third-generation of Epic Sport earbuds that are wireless headphones designed to be used while running or exercising.

26 Feb 2018

Smartphones

Mobile World Congress: ZTE announces three new budget smartphones

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE has announced three new budget smartphones at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona.

26 Feb 2018

Technology

Children struggle to hold pens/pencils due to excessive touchscreen use

According to a new study, children are struggling to use pens/pencils because of the excessive use of touchscreen phones. Touchscreen is damaging their dexterity, specialists have claimed.

26 Feb 2018

Huawei

Mobile World Congress: Huawei launches world's first commercial 5G-modem

Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled the first ever commercial 5G modem in the world at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 in Barcelona.

26 Feb 2018

Technology

A smart contact lens that can monitor blood sugar levels

Scientists have developed a smart contact lens that can monitor blood sugar levels from tears of the patients suffering from diabetes, spelling an end for painful needle pricks.

26 Feb 2018

Lifestyle

Tinder helping youngsters cheat on their partners: Study

Dating app Tinder, which is supposed to help people form new relationships, is increasingly helping youngsters cheat on their partners, a study claims.

25 Feb 2018

Samsung

#MWC2018: Samsung finally unveils much-awaited Galaxy S9, S9+

Samsung has finally unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S9 and S9+ at the MWC 2018 in Barcelona.

25 Feb 2018

Nokia Mobiles

#MWC2018: HMD Global officially launches affordable Nokia 1 Android-Go smartphone

Nokia phone-maker HMD Global is all set to launch a bunch of new Android smartphones at the Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona.

25 Feb 2018

Qualcomm

Mobile World Congress 2018: AI, 5G, IoT to take center-stage

Mobile World Congress (MWC), a pilgrimage for smartphone and gadget lovers, has grown to become the launch-pad for digital transformation as well.

25 Feb 2018

India

HMD Global may launch upgraded Nokia 8110 with 4G LTE

According to a report, HMD Global is expected to launch an upgraded version of the Nokia 8110 (originally launched in 2008) along side a slew of smartphones to be unveiled at their company event in Mobile World Congress, tomorrow.

25 Feb 2018

Sweden

Scientists to develop AI-powered robot clones of dead people!

Scientists from Sweden are reportedly developing ways related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to create "fully conscious copies" of people after they die.

25 Feb 2018

Health & Wellness

Wearable tech to help stroke patients with recovery

US scientists at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed wearable sensors that could help speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

25 Feb 2018

India

A step-by-step guide to using WhatsApp Pay

WhatsApp is testing its payment feature in India which will allow users to send and receive money through the chat app.