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Mobile phone production in India may reach 500 million in 2 years: Report
In 2015, production of mobile phones in the country has already reached 100 million.
Google doodles Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table on the Russian chemist's 182nd birthday
Dmitri Mendeleev had devised the periodic table - the comprehensive system for classifying the chemical elements.
Fears about 'going dark' in encryption-related investigations overblown
The study sought to evaluate claims by US law enforcement and intelligence officials that encryption is leading to a situation where they are unable to obtain data even with a legitimate warrant -- a scenario described by some as 'going dark.'
New Tinder-like app for women helps them find like-minded female friends
Called 'Hey! VINA,' it works similarly to the popular dating app Tinder but instead of sexy hook-ups, it connects new female friends with each other through shared interests, favourite activities and 'life stage'.
Google erases all Glass data; starts working on a new version
It has wiped all the related data regarding this $1,500 smart device, which it stopped selling in January 2015, from the social-media channels, including Facebook and Twitter.
Mobile phone production in India reaches 100 million benchmark
Smartphone sales in India also reached 100 million by the end of December, 2015
Apple recalls wall plug adapters sold outside US; warns of the risk of electric shock
These adapters were sold with Mac computers, Apple mobile gadgets and in an Apple World Travel Adapter Kit between 2003 and 2015.
Apple quietly working on virtual reality; aims to take on Oculus Rift, Microsoft HoloLens: Report
Apple has been building headset prototypes for months, according to the Times.
'Father of artificial intelligence' Marvin Minsky dies at 88
Minsky's greatest contribution to computers and artificial intelligence was the notion that neither human nor machine intelligence is a single process.
Five eclipses to be seen in 2016; two will be visible in India
The celestial events will start with a total solar eclipse on March 9, which will be partially visible in North East.
Virtual reality movies create a buzz at the Sundance Film Festival
While everyone agrees that virtual reality technology is gaining traction as more and more people and companies explore the medium, developers say it will take some time before it is ready for consumers or becomes part of the movie experience.
Housing.com raises Rs 1 billion from SoftBank
Housing.com had been pegged as one of the most promising Indian startups, but has since run into trouble on rising costs amidst a management shake-up.
Facebook tackles Twitter with new real-time Sports Stadium service
Facebook's Sports Stadium service appears to be an effort to encroach on Twitter's territory.
TRAI comes down hard on Facebook, calls its Free Basics campaign 'crudely majoritarian, orchestrated'
TRAI accuses Facebook of organising a 'crudely majoritarian and orchestrated opinion poll' that could have 'dangerous ramifications for policy-making in India.'
Apple wins ban on older model Samsung smartphones
Samsung devices targeted at the trial included an array of Galaxy, Stratosphere, Nexus and Admire models from prior generations.
Battery energy storage costs could fall by 70% over next 15 years
Grid-scale electricity storage would make the variable supply of renewable sources such as wind and solar more flexible, and it could add energy to the grid quickly when power needs spike.