Category Archives: Lifestyle
Did you know Malware can turn your laptop into an eavesdropping device?
New Delhi: Laptops have become an essential part of our everyday live – work, entertainment, fund, etc. It’s almost impossible to imagine a day without them. And as much important they are, did you know that laptops can be turned into an eavesdropping device? A new study has warned that Malware can covertly transform headphones into a pair of microphones Read More
‘Over 1 million Google accounts breached by Android malware Gooligan’
New Delhi: A new variant of an Android malware called “Gooligan” is believed to have breached the security of over one million Google accounts. According to security firm Check Point Software Technologies, the malware roots Android devices and steals email addresses and authentication tokens stored on them. This can give attackers access to users’ sensitive data from Gmail, Google Photos, Read More
Nokia cuts price for OZO virtual reality camera
Helsinki: Nokia has cut the price of its OZO virtual reality camera by 25 percent from its initial launch price, the Finnish company said on Thursday. Nokia, whose main business is now telecoms network equipment, started selling the camera earlier this year as the first device to be produced for its digital media business, one of its new hopes for Read More
Maruti Suzuki Ritz production expected to end soon
Production of the Maruti Suzuki Ritz is expected to stop soon. Sales of the B-segment hatchback had been steadily dropping over the last few months and the final straw came last month when the sales dropped from 2515 units to just 5 units. However, the automaker is still listing the car on its official website and has priced it in Read More
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS spied on the Nurburgring
Porsche unveiled the facelifted ‘718’ Boxster with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Geneva Motor Show this year in both a base and ‘S’ variant. However, going by the latest spy shots, it sure looks like Porsche has got the ‘GTS’ in the works too. While the more performance oriented 718 Boxster ‘GTS’ could show up in the international arena Read More
Volvo announces updates for XC90 and S90
Swedish automaker Volvo has announced a series of updates for its 90 series cars. The updates deliver new safety, powertrain and connectivity options for cars including the XC90, the S90 and the V90. Barring the latter, Volvo is selling the XC90 and the S90 in the Indian market as full imports. Volvo has updated the smartphone integration in the range Read More
Amkette launches affordable Bluetooth speaker at Rs 2,299
New Delhi: Electronics manufacturer Amkette on Wednesday launched a new range of “Trubeats” portable Bluetooth speakers at Rs 2,299. The portable speaker “Sonix” comes with a battery backup of eight hours along with features like near-field communication (NFC) and AUX for smartphones, tablets and laptops. “The speakers are well designed and are built in a way that appeals to the Read More
Porsche 718 Boxster GTS spied on the Nurburgring
Porsche unveiled the facelifted ‘718’ Boxster with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine at the Geneva Motor Show this year in both a base and ‘S’ variant. However, going by the latest spy shots, it sure looks like Porsche has got the ‘GTS’ in the works too. While the more performance oriented 718 Boxster ‘GTS’ could show up in the international arena Read More
Xolo beefs up portfolio to cash in on 4G wave
New Delhi: Smartphone maker Xolo will ramp up its 4G portfolio with handsets priced between Rs 4,500-10,000 over the next few months to cash in on the burgeoning demand for LTE-supporting devices following the commercial rollout of Reliance Jio’s service. Xolo, a sub-brand of home-grown handset maker Lava, is also looking at entering the wearables category this fiscal. “Come September, Read More
Nissan India provides cashless payment options for aftersales service
With the demonetisation of money causing chaos in the automotive industry, Nissan India has taken an initiative to provide cashless payment options to the customers coming in for the after sales service. Nissan and Datsun dealerships will now accept cashless transactions like cheques, debit or credit cards, and eWallets for car services or for purchasing parts. Furthermore, the company promises Read More