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Future Nokia phones will be waterproof

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:29:36 GMT

Nokia wants to make all its handsets waterproof so as to enhance its life and usability as well.

Coming soon: HTC One S for Rs 33,000

Tue, 29 May 2012 05:18:33 GMT

HTC's One S is now available in India. The Mobile Store, an online retailer, is selling the phone for Rs 33,000. However, the phone will be available from June 8.

RIM to slash around 2,000 jobs: Reports

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:51:47 GMT

BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) is likely to slash around 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a massive restructuring plan that will begin in the next couple of weeks, according to a report.

Microsoft appoints first official Iraq distributor

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:42:00 GMT

Microsoft Corp. says it has appointed a local company to distribute its products in Iraq in what it says is a sign of growth for the war-plagued country.

RIM loses another senior executive

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:36:36 GMT

Struggling BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion Ltd. said Monday that it is losing another senior executive as its chief legal officer is retiring from the company after 12 years.

New York is vying to become global high-tech hub

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:26:05 GMT

Just as a trench dug in the 1800s created a shortcut to the nation's interior and helped make New York a global trading hub, the city is now hoping for another "Erie Canal moment" with a high-tech research complex to be built on an island in the East River.

Samsung launches Galaxy S III in Europe

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:17:51 GMT

Samsung Electronics Co launches its latest Galaxy S smartphone in Europe on Tuesday, with the third generation model expected to be even more successful than its predecessor, which helped the South Korean company topple Apple Inc as the world's top smartphone maker.

Watch: Zuckerberg's surprise Chinese TV cameo

Tue, 29 May 2012 03:00:33 GMT

A few seconds of footage showing Zuckerberg and Chan walking behind two police officers were shown included in a brief clip posted online by the Hebei province satellite station.

Powerful 'Flame' cyber weapon found in Iran

Mon, 28 May 2012 20:42:42 GMT

The virus, dubbed Flame, may have been built on behalf of the same nation(s) that commissioned Stuxnet.

LG unveils 5-inch full HD display for mobiles

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:40:11 GMT

This new 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution takes display resolution to a whole new level.

Galaxy Tab 2 gets free 50 GB Dropbox storage

Mon, 28 May 2012 19:34:15 GMT

This offer is available in all countries where Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (P3100) and Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 are being sold.

Facebook plans to make its own smartphone: Report

Mon, 28 May 2012 06:47:38 GMT

After Google, which recently closed the deal with Motorola, now Facebook is trying to get into the hardware game.

Technical snag hits BSNL broadband users in Chandigarh, Punjab

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:39:21 GMT

BSNL broadband users in Punjab and Chandigarh have been unable to access internet since morning today due to a server problem.

Bump for Android now transfers photos to your PC

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:26:16 GMT

Bump is one really handy wireless data sharing software app, available for iOS and Android platforms. Now the creators of Bump have announced yet another nifty feature for the Bump Android app which allows direct photo transfer to PCs.

Dell Latitude 10, first Windows 8 tablet shows up

Mon, 28 May 2012 05:09:42 GMT

While Nokia shrugged aside reports about a Windows 8 tablet, calling it 'misconstrued,' a Windows 8 tablet unexpectedly emerged from Dell.

Green thumb app tells users when plants need watering

Sun, 27 May 2012 22:27:26 GMT

Wilted, starving, thirsty houseplants could soon be getting more tender loving care thanks to a new plant sensor and app that tells owners when it is time for watering and feeding.

Govt websites under hacker threat: Cyber agency

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:01:57 GMT

Computer security analysts have issued an alert for Internet users and operators against hackers attempting to target websites of "reputed" government and private organisations.

Tech Toyz: Bring the cloud inside your house

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:55:30 GMT

On Tech Toyz we tell you all you need to know about Ubuntu operating system and answer your other tech queries.

Government websites under hacker threat

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:49:49 GMT

Computer security analysts have issued an alert for Internet users and operators against hackers attempting to target websites of "reputed" government and private organisations.

China successfully launches telecommunication satellite

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:44:10 GMT

China has successfully launched telecommunication satellite "ChinaSat 2A" to boost broadcasting and multimedia transmission.

Airtel forays into mobile advertising segment

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:30:04 GMT

Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has forayed into Indai's mobile advertising segment, a company official said here Sunday.

New tech can prevent suicide attempts in metros

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:49:37 GMT

The growing number of suicides on metro tracks in India could be avoided if a new advanced technology and communications system, which provides for driverless trains and quick response to prevent such accidents, is put in place.

Citi unit lost $ 20 mn in Facebook IPO: Source

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:54:36 GMT

Citigroup Inc's Automated Trading Desk had trading losses of about $20 million from Facebook Inc's botched initial public offering on Nasdaq OMX Group Inc's US exchange, a source with knowledge of the situation said on Friday.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg ducks questions about IPO debacle

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:24:38 GMT

Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg spoke to Harvard University students in her first public appearance since the company's disappointing initial public offering, but refrained from addressing the controversy around its messy, glitch-plagued debut.

Satyamev Jayate app launched for iOS

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:48:03 GMT

The official app for Satyamev Jayate, a TV series featuring Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has been released for iOS devices including iPhone, iPad and iPod.