Tech
Idea hikes pre-paid data tariffs by 18% in Delhi; 1 GB pack of 3G will now cost Rs 295
According to industry sources, the company also plans to increase the data tariffs in five-six more circles in the coming days.
Apple Maps could soon be available on Android
Apple Maps is only available through dedicated apps on iOS 6 and later and OS X 10.9 Mavericks and newer.
Apple recalls Beats Pill XL speakers due to fire risk
Apple will issue store credit or a refund worth $325 within about three weeks of receiving the faulty speakers, which were introduced by Beats in November 2013.
Online dating sites leading to surge in HIV-infection cases: Study
The study says that online hookup sites have made it easier for people to have casual sex, and also easier to transmit sexually transmitted diseases.
Samsung launches first SUHD 65-inch curved TV in India at Rs 4,40,900
The 55-inch SUHD TV costs Rs 3,14,900, while the 65-inch variant is priced Rs 4,40,900.
Nintendo confirms it is not using Android for its next game console
Nintendo spokesperson said that the company was not planning to adopt Android for new gaming console- codenamed Nintendo NX.
Disney launches new line of wearable superhero toys
Disney's Playmation combines high-tech wearable gadgets and old-school superhero role-playing to keep kids moving while engrossing them in sub-plots from "The Avengers," ''Star Wars" and "Frozen."
Pinterest to soon introduce buyable pins that let you purchase directly via app
Users will be able to buy items directly through the company's app using a new type of pin.
Diamond Comics, Amar Chitra Katha comics to be available for free download this weekend
A mix of iconic and contemporary comics sourced from over 100 publishers will be available for free download all over the country this weekend beginning June 6.
Pirates will have to shell out $199 for Windows 10 upgrade; free for genuine users
Users running the counterfeit versions of Windows 7 and 8.1 will have to shell up to $199 for the authentic Windows 10 version.
Intel to buy Altera for $16.7 billion to boost data centre business
Intel will be able to bundle its processing chips with Altera's programmable chips, which are used, among other things, to speed up Web-searches.
88% of Facebook users admit stalking their exes on the site
After the break-up, instead of trying to move on, they would continually feel pulled back into the relationship through the digital component.
Apple acquires German augmented-reality software maker Metaio
Metaio's augmented-reality software is used in applications in retail, industrial and automotive markets.
Dazen 1, Dazen X7: Coolpad enters Indian smartphone market with two new phones; priced at Rs 6,999 onwards
The new dual-SIM phones will be exclusively available in India on Snapdeal from June 9.
Oppo plans to set up handset assembly unit in India by August
Oppo, which has presence in North America, Europe and Asia, entered the Indian market in January 2014, aiming for rapid growth and expansion across target markets in India.
Microsoft announces Siri-like Cortana assistant for iPhones, Android phones
Everything in Cortana’s Notebook will show across all your devices and any changes you make on one device will be reflected on other devices.