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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.
Intex to bring new free voice-calling app to India
A Singapore-based mobile application company has entered into a partnership with Indian smartphone maker Intex Technologies to make a free calling app named 'nanu' available to the Indian market.
New leaks reveal Gionee Elife S8’s 23MP camera could produce 100MP images
The Gionee Elife S8 is expected to have a 23 megapixel rear camera that will be able to produce 100 megapixel images.
Selfie obsession claims one life, critically injures another
A Singaporean man died after falling into the sea off a cliff while attempting to take a selfie.
Playboy launches article-based SFW smartphone app
The Playboy Now app only has a mix of articles and content geared towards men's lifestyle and news.
Worldwide Chromebook sales set to reach 7.3 million units in 2015: Report
Gartner Inc estimated 7.3 million Chromebooks would be sold this year, helped mainly by demand from the education industry.
Flipkart, Snapdeal copy Alibaba to expand into India's villages
Indian e-commerce firms are offering funding help and tech support to woo small retailers, emulating a strategy used by Chinese online retail giant Alibaba.
Intex Cloud M5 II with 5-inch display, 5MP camera launched in India for Rs 4,799
The phone will be sold exclusively on Flipkart and come with a price tag of Rs 4,799.
7 out of 10 people use smartphones while driving - not only for calls, but for selfies too
While texting (61 per cent) and emailing (33 per cent) are still the top activities of the drivers, 17 per cent study respondents said they take selfies while driving.
The controversial anti-Muslim film 'Innocence of Muslims' back on YouTube
The film sparked riots by those who considered it blasphemous to the Prophet Muhammad and world leaders, including Barack Obama.