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India Should Have Law on Data Privacy: Parliamentary Panel
A parliamentary committee has suggested that the government should expeditiously bring in a legislation on data privacy.
Apple Rolls Out $29 Battery Swap Offer For Select iPhones
After apologising for slowing down ageing iPhone models, Apple reduced the price of an out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacement by $50 -- from $79 to $29 -- for anyone with an iPhone 6 or later whose battery needs to be replaced.
Snapdragon 670 Chip Likely to be Unveiled in Q1 2018
The mid-range processor from the California-based tech giant will be reportedly manufactured using Samsung's 10-nanometer (nm) LPP process technology.
Top 5 Flagship Smartphones of 2017: How The Trend Setters Have Paved Way For Future Smartphones
The year 2017 saw some major advancements in the world of smartphones, with full view displays, dual cameras and more. Here are the top 5 smartphones that were unveiled through the year and which set the trend for the upcoming smartphone launches.
App Lets Quadriplegics Use Phone Without Physical Assistance
Instead of swiping with a finger, the technology lets users control the device with small head movements or voice commands. The technology can help people who are paralyzed or have limited mobility due to neurodegenerative diseases such as MS or ALS.
Google Looking to Launch Stores in India to Boost Pixel Sales - Report
Google is exploring the idea of physical stores after finding an encouraging response to more than a dozen pop-up stores opened in malls across the country.
WhatsApp Gets Legal Notice Over Its Middle Finger Emoji
In the notice, the advocate said: "...showing of the middle finder is not only offensive but a highly belligerent, invasive, obscene, lewd gesture."
Hubble Spots 'Holiday Ornament in Space': NASA
When a star ages and the red giant phase of its life comes to an end, it starts to eject layers of gas from its surface leaving behind a hot and compact white dwarf.
Technology Not Taking Over Children's Lives: Study
The time children spend using digital devices sounds huge. However, when you break it down, you can see how children have embedded tech in their daily activities just like we have, researchers said.
China Closes More Than 13,000 Websites in Past Three Years
The government has stepped up already tight controls over the internet since President Xi Jinping took power five years ago, in what critics say is an effort to restrict freedom of speech and prevent criticism of the ruling Communist Party.
Student Receives Virtual Reality Glasses to Help Sight
Alyssa Baxter, a 16-year-old Portage Area High School student with legal blindness, now has an accessible, portable means for clear vision thanks to the Vuzix M300 augmented virtual reality glasses she received Tuesday.
Best Dual Camera Smartphones in India For Under Rs 15,000
If you are fascinated in purchasing a dual camera smartphone under Rs 15,000, this list will come in handy.
Facebook Changing How it Identifies ‘Fake News’ Stories
Facebook said Wednesday that in its tests, fewer hoax articles were shared when they had fact-checkers’ articles spooled up next to them than when they were labelled with “disputed” flags.
Dell Unveils Three New Inspiron Notebooks Starting at Rs 60,690
The new Inspiron notebooks sport a thinner and lighter build with integrated high-performance.
Twitter Permits Third-Party Apps For Account Verification
As an alternative to SMS, you can now use a third-party authenticator app such as Google Authenticator, Duo Mobile, Authy or similar installed on your mobile device.
Honor 7X Third Flash Sale Scheduled For Dec 21 With No Cost EMI Options on Amazon India
Honor has announced the third flash sale for the Honor 7X and is offering EMI options for the smartphone, at a value of Rs 1083 per month.