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A solar storm to hit Earth, but you shouldn't worry
According to reports, a solar storm will hit the Earth on March 15.
Amazon Prime subscribers are now being offered free games
If you happen to be an Amazon Prime subscriber and haven't yet connected your account with Twitch, now is the time.
Huawei launches the Nova 2 Lite smartphone in Philippines
Huawei has launched it latest smartphone - the Nova 2 Lite - in the Philippines.
Google Assistant officially becomes available in Hindi
Google Assistant, the tech giant's voice-enabled digital assistant, has officially become available in Hindi, complete with conversational support in the language.
Bye-bye 2FA, this start-up verifies user-identity based on your typing
US-based start-up TypingDNA has come up with a unique solution to verify user identity online based on how you type.
Micromax launches Bharat5 Pro with 5,000mAh battery at Rs. 7,999
Micromax has launched its Bharat 5 Pro smartphone in India.
WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook following probe
UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has ordered WhatsApp to not share user data with Facebook since according to the former, doing so would be illegal.
Leaks reveal price and specs of the Vivo V9
Vivo will reportedly unveil the Vivo V9 at the company's March 23 launch event in India. While it has been quite secretive about the V9, several leaks have given us a somewhat clearer picture about the smartphone.
Bose announces sound-based augmented reality glasses
Audio company Bose has announced a pair of sound-based augmented reality (AR) glasses called Bose AR.
Sign up to get your brain preserved after you die
A new start-up called Nectome can reportedly preserve human brain and upload memories and consciousness onto a computer.
Love iPhoneX's "top-notch" design? Here are 10 Android 'iPhoneX lookalikes'
Apple wowed the world last year when it unveiled iPhone X that represented the most radical iPhone redesign ever.
Chennai has fastest fixed broadband download speed in India: Report
According to a report by global speed test service Ookla, Chennai has the fastest fixed broadband download speed in India at 32.67 Mbps.
Intel gave Stephen Hawking his distinct voice
Little did Stephen Hawking know when he met Intel co-founder Gordon Moore at a conference in 1997 that it would spark a series of events resulting in him getting a computer-generated synthesized voice that would became his most-recognized personality trait.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 launched in India, starts at Rs. 7,999
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 5 smartphone in India; it will be available via Amazon India, Mi.com and the Mi Home stores from March 20.
6 things you probably didn't know about Stephen Hawking
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking died today at his Cambridge home. He was 76.
Sending money through UPI IDs becomes easier on WhatsApp Pay
WhatsApp's recently beta-launched UPI-based digital payments feature WhatsApp Pay allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
An affordable house, 3D-printed in less than 24 hours
Technology has touched human lives in more ways than one. And now, this marvel creation of technology can help build homes for the 1.2 billion people who lack shelter.
Fitbit launches Ace, a fitness tracker just for kids
With several companies including Garmin already offering wearables for kids, Fitbit's newest fitness tracker is not much of a surprise. However, the company is definitely late to catch up with the trend.
The best and worst features of Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+
Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S9 and S9+ last month that will be available in India from 16 March.
LIVA Q mini-PC with Windows 10, Intel Apollo Lake processors
As an addition to its family of ultra-compact mini PCs, Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) has launched its latest model called the LIVA Q.
You can now find places with no addresses on Google-Maps
With a host of new features rolled out today, Google Maps has become more relevant and useful than ever before, especially in India where navigation can be a daunting task.
Top 6 WhatsApp secrets you probably didn't know about
WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular instant messengers having more than 1.5 billion users across the globe, with nearly 250 million in India itself.
Leaked images reveal design, specs of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S
While its official launch is on March 27, leaked images of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S have already given plenty of hints towards the design and specifications one can expect in Xiaomi's upcoming smartphone.
These are the best smartphones coming soon to India
In almost three months into 2018, we've seen some of the biggest smartphone launches, thanks to tech events like Mobile World Congress and Consumer Electronics Show.
JioTV brings interactive sports experience for ongoing T20 Nidahas Trophy
JioTV, India's popular Live TV app by Reliance Jio, has introduced the country's first 'interactive sports experience' after acquiring exclusive digital rights for the ongoing T20 Nidahas Trophy.
Huawei Y9 gets four cameras, Android Oreo; Launched in Thailand
Huawei has launched its Y9 smartphone in Thailand. This new smartphone features four cameras while retaining some internals from the previously launched Mate 10 Lite and Honor 9i.
Google is redesigning its search bar for its mobile site
Google is known for bringing in design customizations and UI changes in Android and its other native apps.
Musicians can now directly post updates to Google Search
Google is allowing musicians to post updates about themselves directly in Google Search.
World's first rechargeable proton battery that doesn't use lithium created
In a step towards cheaper and environment-friendly energy storage, a team of scientists from the RMIT University in Melbourne has created the world's first rechargeable proton battery that uses carbon and water instead of lithium, which is a relatively rare and pricey metal.
Facebook quietly deletes app from Play Store that collected user-data
Israel-based data security app maker Onavo, which Facebook acquired in 2013, launched a new app called 'Bolt App Lock' on Android.
Vu Televisions' first Android TV to launch on March 13
California-based Vu Televisions will launch its first Android TV in India on March 13.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 won't feature in-display fingerprint scanner?
According to reports, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9, which will be launched later this year, will not feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Oppo to launch F7 in India on March 27
Chinese phone maker Oppo will launch its new flagship smartphone, called the Oppo F7, in India on March 27.
Instagram, Snapchat remove Giphy feature due to a racist GIF
Instagram and Snapchat have temporarily disabled the Giphy sticker features from their respective apps after users reported of an extremely racist GIF option that could be added to the stories or images.
Forget blue arrows, Google Maps lets you navigate as Mario
Celebrating Mario Day (March 10=Mar10=Mario) in style, Google Maps has partnered with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps on iOS and Android apps.
Google Chrome may now let you export saved passwords
Remembering several passwords can be tedious, especially when you change browsers or move to another password manager app or simply switch to a new device.
Samsung's new TVs magically disappear: Here's what it means
Samsung recently unveiled its new range of flagship QLED smart TVs at an event in New York.
Looking for Android-Oreo smartphones? Only these currently run latest Android-OS
Google introduced its latest mobile operating system, Android 8 Oreo, last year bringing several features like enhanced security, picture-in-picture mode, color icons, pinned shortcuts/widgets, notification dots, etc.
ZTE Nubia N3, with 5,000 mAh battery, launched in China
ZTE-owned Nubia has launched a new smartphone titled Nubia N3 in China and it will hit the stores on March 24.
Here's how you can port your Aircel number
Aircel has recently filed for bankruptcy and prepares to shut down its services in India.