Author Archives: Sayantani Singha

Rezvani Beast Alpha Picture Gallery

California-based supercar builder Rezvani unveiled a new model to its line-up – the Beast Alpha, at the ongoing LA motor show. Basically a hardtop version of the Beast two-seat roadster, the Beast Alpha comes with a removable targa-style top. The Beast Alpha’s unique ‘SideWinder’ doors are the talk of the town. Unlike anything we have seen so far, the doors Read More


Volkswagen Polo AllStar Edition Picture Gallery

With a hike of nearly Rs 30,000 over the standard Polo hatchback, Volkswagen India has recently introduced the AllStar edition. This premium translates to some cosmetic changes and new accessories over the standard Polo. The premium hatchback will be launched in a phased manner throughout the country. Check out these photos of the car, which was first teased during the Read More


Jeep India to launch Grand Cherokee Trailhawk next month

In an effort to further expand options for potential customers, Jeep has revealed its plans to introduce a petrol variant called the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk in India next month. Visually, the upcoming petrol variant shares an identical design with its diesel sibling, the Grand Cherokee. However, the upcoming SUV gets a few cosmetic upgrades for freshness. The upcoming Jeep Grand Read More


India-made Ford EcoSport to be exported to USA from 2018

American automaker Ford recently unveiled the EcoSport facelift at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. A vital product for the company, the American market will get the new model sometime by early 2018, while here in India we might see it in 2017. Fresh reports have emerged which indicate that the new model will be exported to the US market Read More


Android smartphones in US sending personal data to China: Report

Washington: US security firm Kryptowire has identified Android smartphones with a “backdoor” software in the country that collected sensitive personal data and transmitted this data to third-party servers in China without disclosure or the users’ consent. These devices were available through major US-based online retailers like Amazon and BestBuy and included popular smartphones such as BLU R1 HD devices, Kryptowire Read More


Karbonn launches two new smartphones

New Delhi: Ahead of the festive season, domestic smartphone-maker Karbonn Mobiles on Monday launched two new smartphones in India. Karbonn Titanium Vista (priced at Rs 5,499) comes with a 5-inch screen, 1.3MHz quad-core processor that runs on a Mediatek MT6580 chipset along with 2,300mAh Li-ion battery. The smartphone has 8GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. It Read More


Alcatel launches GPS-enabled smartwatch for kids, priced at Rs 4,799

New Delhi: Alcatel, TCL communication’s mobile brand, on Wednesday launched a GPS-enabled smartwatch in India which allows kids to communicate with pre-approved contacts at Rs 4,799. The “MoveTime-Track & Talk” smartwatch helps parents stay connected with their kids while also giving them control over their children’s communication. Weighing less than 40 gram, the watch comes with a Nucleus operating system, Read More


Facebook`s Oculus pushes virtual reality with new gear

Facebook on Thursday worked to ramp up enthusiasm for its virtual reality line, unveiling new gear including a lower-end wireless headset prototype. The company`s Oculus virtual reality division is set to release in coming months a new “Touch” controller and a more affordable computer for powering virtual experiences using Rift headsets. “We are here to make virtual reality the next Read More


Why the new Hyundai Tucson is bound for greatness in India

Okay. Greatness might be a little overstated here, but given the unique position (and proposition) the new Hyundai Tucson finds itself in, in the Indian car market, it is bound to be a sales success. But, before we dig deeper, here’s a little brief about the SUV itself. The new Hyundai Tucson is a five-seater, road-biased SUV, which is currently Read More


Spotify in advanced talks to buy SoundCloud

Swedish music-streaming service provider Spotify is in advanced talks to acquire German rival SoundCloud, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people briefed on the discussions. SoundCloud`s founders and investors were exploring strategic options for the company, including a sale, that could value it at $1 billion, Bloomberg reported in July, citing people familiar with the matter. The FT story Read More