Author Archives: Sayantani Singha
Microsoft may launch Surface all-in-one PC at Oct 26 event
Microsoft has announced a Windows 10 Event on October 26 to be held in New York City. On its homepage, Microsoft says “Please join us to see what’s next for Windows 10”, however, it is rumoured that the company may launch an all-in-one Surface desktop at the event. The event will start at 10am EDT (or 7:30pm IST) on October Read More
Apple shares rise on chip supplier’s revenue growth
Shares of Apple Inc rose 1 percent on Thursday after German supplier Dialog Semiconductor Plc said its quarterly revenue were higher than expected, adding to recent enthusiasm about demand for the newest iPhone. With global demand for smartphones on the wane, Apple is counting on the iPhone 7 to help wrest market share from rival Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Read More
Sony enters virtual reality race with PlayStation VR headset
Sony Corp will join the race for virtual reality (VR) dominance on Thursday with the $399 PlayStation VR, a headset the Japanese electronics group hopes will beat pricier rivals and revive its reputation as a maker of must-have gadgets. Emerging from years of restructuring, Sony is reshaping itself to focus on lucrative areas such as video games, entertainment and camera Read More
BlackBerry is done making smartphones, will focus solely on software now
Ailing Canadian smartphone manufacturer BlackBerry will not manufacture smartphones any more. Instead, the company will focus solely on software, something that it is already very good at. Since the information comes straight from the horse’s mouth, well, that’s all that there is to it. “The company plans to end all internal hardware development and will outsource that function to partners,” Read More
Lava’s 4G VoLTE-enabled A97 smartphone launched at Rs 5,949
Adding to its A series of smartphone, domestic mobile handset maker Lava on Wednesday launched its A97 smartphone with VoLTE-enabled 4G for Rs 5,949. The device sports 5-inch display, a 5MP rear and front cameras — both with LED flash — to deliver high-quality selfies even in low-light conditions. The smartphone is packed with camera features such as Face Beauty, Read More
Nougat coming to OnePlus 3 soon, OnePlus X to get Marshmallow next week
ePlus, in a Reddit AMA yesterday, has revealed that it’s “actively working” on the Oxygen update based on Android 7.0 Nougat for the OnePlus 3. Carl Pei, the co-founder of OnePlus, also confirmed that Android Marshmallow update will roll out to the OnePlus X starting next week. Earlier OnePlus decided to merge its two OS teams, Oxygen and Hydrogen into Read More
Alert! 59 per cent Indian online daters are at security risk
With the growing trend of online dating services and apps, three in five (59 per cent) Indian online daters are now facing security issues as these platforms have become hotbeds for cybercriminals, a new study revealed on Wednesday. “In India, about 38 per cent of consumers admitted to have used online dating apps at some point in their lives. In Read More
Facebook At Work to be launched soon
Facebook is set to launch its enterprise communication and collaboration network “Facebook At Work” globally in a few weeks on a per seat pricing model for businesses to make it easier for employees to exchange ideas easily, a media report said on Wednesday. “Facebook believes it can keep individual employees engaged with the product, so it is betting on a Read More
Hiking How-To: Dress for the Trails
Get ready for adventure! Travel off the beaten path in trailblazing style. Share via facebook dialog ① Grippy rubber outsoles can handle rugged terrain. Adidas Terrex Swift R GTX, $160; REI.com ② A side zipper pocket safely stows your phone. Northway Henley, $40; REI.com ③ Stay hydrated: Insulation keeps beverages cold for 24 hours, hot for 12. Vacuum-insulated bottle, $30; Read More
Top phones to buy this August
ly and early August have been rather busy months for phone companies in India. There are a number of new launches and there has been a lot of price specific movement. Some phones, such as the Xiaomi Mi 4, are now available at a very hefty discount. This all necessitates that we have a new buying guides for you. And Read More