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Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

'Hear2Read' -- an open-source Text To Speech (TTS) software that offers audio books in Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu -- is a first of its kind initiative in the country.

Google Nexus 7: Value for money tablet

Google Nexus 7: Value for money tablet

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

While you can buy the basic model for Rs 15,999, the 3G model is priced at Rs 21,999.

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Top five Windows 8 phones worth checking out!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

With five new handsets ready to raid the cellular market from big names like Nokia, HTC and Samsung, it can be a little difficult to pick the right handset. Here's a guide to help you choose the best for your needs.

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chinese handset maker OnePlus on Tuesday said it expects India to become its biggest market in the next few months.

Top 5 music phones under Rs 6,000

Top 5 music phones under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Check out these mobile music wonders that not only fit your budget but are nonetheless are great entertainers.

Vivo V9 has a camera which thinks

Vivo V9 has a camera which thinks

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Vivo V9 becomes the first to bring 19:9 aspect ratio phone to India.

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Trump Tower renamed as 'Dump Tower' on Google Maps

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

If one searches for Trump Tower on Google Maps, they will not find that exact name there. Instead, they will find "Dump Tower," WPIX-TV reported.

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The Bentayga can go from a standstill to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds, and, if you can keep your foot down, the speedometer will climb all the way to 290 km/hr!

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Pichai on how to bring the web to more people

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

"I feel that this is the new power of democracy," Modi said.

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Two affordable phones with long battery life

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Lenovo's Vibe P1m ticks most boxes for phones available at this price and has a monster of a battery to boot.

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

We list the most coveted smartphones launched in 2014 by the South Korean electronics giant

Is India finally moving towards a 'less cash' economy?

Is India finally moving towards a 'less cash' economy?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The Unified Payment Interface could propel banking into a new era

Congratulate Google CEO Sundar Pichai!

Congratulate Google CEO Sundar Pichai!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Join Rediff.com in congratulating Sundar on his new job and wish him all the very best here!

BHIM app for UPI payments is now on Apple iOS

BHIM app for UPI payments is now on Apple iOS

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

BHIM is a platform designed to make payment through UPI and USSD modes simpler.

Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the best premium hatchbacks in the market today

Hyundai Elite i20 is one of the best premium hatchbacks in the market today

Rediff.com15 May 2019

One of the main selling points of the i20 is its easy to drive nature.

Chief of Google+ quits after 8 years

Chief of Google+ quits after 8 years

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Google Chief Executive Officer Larry Page also praised Gundotra in his own Plus post.

Mobile handset industry: Is change the name of the game?

Mobile handset industry: Is change the name of the game?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Android and iPhone, considered outsiders from a mobile industry perspective were able to revolutionise the industry and have created immense positive network externalities.

The 22-yr-old behind 'Save the Internet' campaign

The 22-yr-old behind 'Save the Internet' campaign

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Karthik Balakrishnan, an engineering student from Bangalore spearheaded the campaign that will inspire and educate millions from across the country.

#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

#GameReview: PlayerUnknown's Battleground is very addictive

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

It's a fun game especially if you have friends to team up with, writes Khalid Anzar

Top 5 Wi-Fi enabled phones under Rs 5,000

Top 5 Wi-Fi enabled phones under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Best of the best Wi-Fi enabled mobiles that come really cheap.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Google Navigation works well but isn't foolproof

Google Navigation works well but isn't foolproof

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

The novel feature fails to give a fair idea of delay in reaching a destination

Microsoft launches Nokia X2 for Rs 8,699

Microsoft launches Nokia X2 for Rs 8,699

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

In February this year, Nokia had announced the 'Nokia X' family of affordable smartphones, running Google's Android apps, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

HURRAY! It's iPhone 5 day

HURRAY! It's iPhone 5 day

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

Apple Inc is likely to unveil the latest iteration of its blockbuster iPhone, the iPhone 5 today

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

HTC U11+ review: It's a fully loaded smartphone

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

A peek inside the new HTC flagship phone.

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Lenovo launches Vibe X2 smartphone for Rs 19,999

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Chinese tech giant Lenovo unveiled its new 'layered' smartphone - Vibe X2 - priced at Rs 19,999 in India.

5 things you didn't know about the Apple Watch

5 things you didn't know about the Apple Watch

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Tips for those who are planning to buy the $17,000 watch.

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Will you buy the OnePlus TV at Rs 99,900?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com takes a look at OnePlus's latest offering.

PICS: Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

PICS: Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com15 May 2012

We present some smartphones that are not just cheap but also perform well.

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Your sibling will thank you for these, says Ashish Narsale.

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan in the market

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard of in this segment. It is neither outdated nor unreliable and no other car in its segment can come close to the Aspire's VFM proposition.

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Review: Is A9G Master Series Sony's best in India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

With 19 per cent market share, Samsung rules supreme in India.

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

PHOTOS: Top 5 smartphones above Rs 30,000

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Here is a quick list of top five smartphones that promise almost best of all round performance for a price over Rs 30,000.

Nokia Lumia 610: Will YOU buy it at Rs 12,990?

Nokia Lumia 610: Will YOU buy it at Rs 12,990?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

A Windows Phone 7.5 device looking to take on the likes of the HTC Explorer, Samsung Galaxy Ace and LG Optimus Hub.

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

Fairfax consortium offers $4.7 bn for BlackBerry

Fairfax consortium offers $4.7 bn for BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

BlackBerry has signed a letter of intent agreement under which a consortium to be led by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has offered to acquire the company subject to due diligence, it said in a statement.

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Google aims to reduce digital gender gap in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Google was using Tata Trust's rural network for the same

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

19 tablets that cost less than Rs 15,000

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Tablet market is getting hotter day by day in India and it is propelled by low cost tablets that are flooding market. In October, 19 tablets were launched in the country and all of them were low cost tablet and the cheapest tablet was priced at Rs 3,999.