Category Archives: Technology
Ford reveals all-new generation of the Fiesta
Mahindra launched two new digital platforms today – SYOUV and With You Hamesha. The digital platforms are aimed at enhancing the ownership experience of the Mahindra products right through the pre-sales, sales and post-sales phases for the customer. The SYOUV is a pre-sales platform which currently features only the XUV500. This platform assists the customer in researching about a new Read More
Ford adds ABS and EBD in Trend variants of Figo and Aspire
The Trend variants of the Ford Figo and Aspire now get anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) as a standard feature. This variant gets even safer as it was already equipped with dual airbags. Earlier, it was only the high-end Titanium and Titanium+ trims that were equipped with ABS and EBD. Now with this update, it’s only Read More
Trai expresses concern over India’s low broadband penetration
New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday said demonetisation has accelerated digital transactions in the country, but expressed concern over India trailing nations like Singapore and Malaysia at the level of broadband connectivity, a key component of digital infrastructure. “There is one area where we need to do a lot of work and that area is broadband connectivity,” Trai Chairman, Read More
Motorola Moto M India launch: Key things you should know
Mumbai: The official Twitter handle of Moto India took to the micro-blogging site to announce the arrival of Moto M. However, the exact date of the launch of the brand new model hasn’t been revealed. Going by @Moto_IND’s tweet, Moto M is “Majestically metal” and a phone “that reflects who you are”. Check out the tweet below: The smartphone company Read More
Reliance Jio crosses 50 million subscriber mark in 83 days
New Delhi: Emerging as the largest broadband operator in the country, Reliance Jio has crossed the 50 million subscriber mark in 83 days after its full-fledged 4G services launch. According to sources, Jio — setting a new record — has acquired 1,000 customers per minute (since September 05) and 6 lakh per day. “Jio continues to be the fastest growing company in the world and has crossed 50 million Read More
Google rebrands cloud business, adds more artificial intelligence
Alphabet Inc`s Google said on Thursday it renamed its business-to-business cloud computing brand and enhanced some enterprise applications using artificial intelligence, the company`s latest gambit to better compete with Amazon.com and Microsoft Corp. in the lucrative cloud business. Discussing the rebranded Google Cloud, Diane Greene, senior vice president of Google`s enterprise business, said the company has made good progress courting 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
Are Google Glass, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 tech failures of recent times?
New Delhi: As we enter a technology era where Next-Gen devices are launched every single day, some are bound to fail as they don`t connect with consumers — while a few will be remembered as being ahead of their time. So what exactly went wrong with two recent much-hyped devices: Google Glass and Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Let us first Read More
Dell launches new convertible laptop in Latitude 3000 series
New Delhi: US-based computer technology company Dell on Monday launched a new convertible laptop — Latitude 3379 — in its Latitude 3000 series. The Rs 64,990 device is built for business on-the-go, offers four modes for users for a great business computing experience. “With Dell Data Protection, the new convertible Latitude 3379 of the 3000 Series range becomes a secure Read More
Panasonic targets 20% growth bolstered by good monsoon, 7th pay commission
Bengaluru: Panasonic India today said it is expecting “tremendous” growth in the consumer businesses, on good monsoon this year and 7th Pay Commission giving boost to consumer confidence for spending. “While we look forward, there is a tremendous growth which we are targeting from consumer businesses, we are?targeting about 20 per cent compared to last year,” Panasonic?India President and CEO Read More