Gadgets

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File photo shows customers outside an Apple store in Munich. Apple on Thursday released a developer preview of an update for the Mac operating system.
Apple previews Mac OS update
The update, dubbed "Mountain Lion," will copy more features and apps from the iPhone and iPad to the Mac.
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Fujifilm X10 gen x, retro style
If you had read my Fujifilm FinePix X100 review of a few months ago, you would have deduced that I fell head over heels in love with the camera. Typical rangefinder looks, excellent manual control...
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NFC #101: All you need to know about NFC
Of late, there has been a lot of talk about the advent of NFC. In CES this year, a handful of NFC-enabled smartphones were launched and created quite a buzz. And why not? After all it's a nascent...
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San Francisco,
February 16, 2012
Report: Apple plans mini-iPad
Apple is working on a mini-iPad that would allow it to better compete with smaller competitors from the likes of Amazon and Samsung, according to The Wall Street Journal.
The repor...
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New York,
February 14, 2012
U.S., EU approve Google’s $12.5 bn Motorola Mobility takeover
The U.S. and European regulators have approved Google’s USD 12.5 billion acquisition of cell-phone maker Motorola Mobility Inc, a move that will boost the technology giant’s efforts to strengthen...
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February 2, 2012
Technostreet: iPad3 soon, iPhone to get NFC?
The recently concluded iWorld expo of Apple has had the buzz getting louder about the impending iPad3 launch. It is now widely acknowledged, even by reliable news agencies, that the next generatio...
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February 1, 2012
Nokia Luna: Tap to talk
The Luna headset was launched as part of Nokia's NFC gadget line-up and can be used either with NFC or Bluetooth protocols. It is available in five colour options – white, black, green, blue and p...
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February 1, 2012
HTC Rhyme review
Some of us just hate settling for that dowdy-looking budget handset while on the other hand we can never seem to save up enough for the likes of a Samsung Galaxy S II or an Apple iPhone 4. It come...
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CHENNAI,
January 29, 2012
Now, a mobile application for MTC information
During his frequent visits to Chennai, Bangalore-based T.Skandha faced a peculiar problem. He was bent on using public transport to get around the city, but had no clue which bus to take or how to...
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January 25, 2012
The world at your fingertips
What do you do when you have a problem with your phone? You go to the nearby support store and get it fixed or check online for troubleshooting forums, right? For B Krishnaswami from Hyderabad, be...
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January 22, 2012
Praxis: Mobile application development for Indian market still a dream
India is witnessing the penetration of mobile phones in a big way. With the number of operators going up, the subscription tariffs have come down. The market is flooded with affordable devices, an...
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New Delhi,
January 19, 2012
Mobile radiation: Phones may soon come with SAR tag in Delhi
Mobile phones sold in Delhi may soon prominently display the level of radiation emitted by them as the city government plans to make such tags on handsets mandatory.
Concerned over possib...
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Kolkata,
January 17, 2012
Nokia launches three feature-phones
Mobile handset manufacturer Nokia on Tuesday said the company was ready to support Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology when it arrives in India, a company official said.“Nokia is ready to...
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Upgraded Aakash-II tablet from govt in April
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February 15, 2012
The Next Level: A defiance of fate
The 38 Studios and Big Huge Games' Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning felt like your typical big-budget EA title long before release. There were hardly any of the usual signs you would expect to see wh...
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BANGALORE,
February 5, 2012
Spam in SMS is back with a vengeance
Just a few months ago, cellphone users rejoiced over the death of that pesky irritant: SMS spam. The new TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) regulations, first restricting the number of S...
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February 1, 2012
Nokia Play 360°: Time to unplug
Although the Nokia Play 360° was first shown to reviewers a few months ago, it has only recently debuted in the market. Initially launched to complement the N9's NFC capabilities, this NFC speaker...
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February 1, 2012
Lesser Lumia is no small fry
With all the fuss surrounding the Nokia Lumia 800 and the recently unveiled Nokia Lumia 900 creating a stir at CES 2012, many of you may have forgotten the other Lumia – the 710. Nokia received it...
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Berlin,
January 29, 2012
Motorola Xoom 2 is lighter and quicker
Motorola has announced a follow-up model for its Xoom tablet. The Xoom 2 will come with a 10.1-inch glass display though the manufacturer is also coming out with a more manageable version at 8.2 i...
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January 25, 2012
The Next Level: An exhilarating Drive
Cyanide gas bombs, Dodge Challengers, comas, Google maps, unpaid college fees, driving instructors and fake medication; these are just some of the seemingly unrelated things that await you in Driv...
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Waterloo/New Delhi,
January 23, 2012
RIM gives reins to Heins as President and CEO
Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of BlackBerry smartphone, has appointed Thorsten Heins as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company with immediate effect.
“Acting o...
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NEW YORK,
January 19, 2012
Apple starts selling interactive iPad textbooks
Apple Inc. on Thursday launched its attempt to make the iPad a replacement for a satchel full of textbooks by starting to sell electronic versions of a handful of standard high school books. <...
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January 18, 2012
The Next Level: Project Fiona
Razer has become a household name these days; if you live in a house that happens to be the dwelling place of a hardcore PC gamer, anyway. Famous for innovation and a regular fixture in the compet...
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London,
January 17, 2012
Skype 'coming soon' on Microsoft's Windows phone
Instant messaging and video calling service Skype will soon be fully integrated into the Windows phone.
The Internet application was to have been built into windows Phone by the end of th...
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Using digital tools to animate the classroom
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Lenovo announces Google TV, smartphone plans
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Analysts: Gadget sales to top $1 trillion in 2012
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Slideshow
CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2012 was innovation at its best. Here is a lineup of the top product launches showcased at this year’s show. (All product photos are sourced from their respective company websites)
