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Google Web Rangers Aims to Reach Every School in India in 5 Years
Google Web Rangers is making inroads into government schools too.
UberHIRE Arrives in India
After a successful pilot run in Kochi, UberHIRE will go live on Monday in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Vizag and Nagpur with more cities slated for launch in the weeks to come.
Bat Bot: A Flying Robot Which Mimics Bats
The robot weighs 93 grammes, with dynamic wing articulations and wing conformations similar to those of biological bats.
South Korea to Strengthen Battery Safety Rules After Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Fires
Manufacturers of lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in portable devices, would be subjected to greater oversight and regular inspections.
Google, Unlike Microsoft, Must Turn Over Foreign Emails: US Judge
Relying on the Microsoft decision, Google said it believed it had complied with the warrants it received.
Alibaba Group Expands Presence in Australia, New Zealand
Chinese online retailer Alibaba Group opened its Australian and New Zealand headquarters in Melbourne.
UIDAI Shuts 24 Fraud Aadhaar Websites, Android Apps
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has also directed further 26 more such fraudulent and illegal websites or applications be closed down, an official statement said.
Facebook Celebrates 13th Birthday With 'Friends Day' Theme
Facebook hosted an event at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, where members who have been using "Groups" to connect with friends around the world shared how technology made it easier for people to build truly global communities.
Honor 6X First Flash Sale on Amazon India to be Held Today
The 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM version of the Honor 6X cost Rs 15,999 while the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM version of the phone are priced at Rs 12,999.
Government to Set Up Special Agency to Check Cybercrimes
Google India, Microsoft India, Yahoo India and Facebook, who were issued notice by the apex court said it was not possible for them to auto-block the contents.
Amazon.in Launches Fresh Flower Store Across 5 Cities
The store offers customers a selection of over 1500 products including 10 types of unique flora.
Evidence of Holographic Universe Found: Scientists
Although holographic properties could be thought of as rather like watching a 3-D film in a cinema -- for example, we see the pictures as having height, width and crucially, depth -- when, in fact, it all originates from a flat 2-D screen.
Daiwa Launches 40-Inch Smart TV at Rs 22,900
The TV also supports multimedia connectivity, Wi-Fi, USB to USB data transfer, Smart Energy Saving Eco Vision, wireless headphone control, screen capture and a gaming system.
Budget 2017: Tech Players Brace For GST Impact, Want Manufacturing Norms to Ease
Some of the leading tech companies and IT manufacturers are bracing up for the implementation of the much anticipated Goods and Services Tax (GST), demanding that the excise duty structure should be rationalised.
Lenskart Unveils App That Doesn't Need Internet
Lenskart has launched a unique 'Lenskart Lite' app for Android users which requires no internet connection to shop from its website. The app is based on SMS.
Motorola Brings Secure Android Smartphone For Israeli Army Soldiers
The Motorola secure Android smartphone has both 4G and military networks which would enable the soldiers to securely send classified visuals and footage from the field.