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Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Review: The Bose Home Speaker 300

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Veer Arjun Singh brings you the pros and cons.

Women will love the Micromax Canvas Knight 2

Women will love the Micromax Canvas Knight 2

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The Canvas Knight 2 impresses in terms of design.

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha steps down

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Jha, who revived Motorola's Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Google acquires Motorola Mobility, CEO Sanjay Jha quits

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing.

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Need a good feature phone that has the features as well as budget range? Well, read on.

BlackBerry launches Classic in India for Rs 31,990

BlackBerry launches Classic in India for Rs 31,990

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The device was launched globally last month.

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Judge rejects Apple injunction bid vs. Samsung

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Judge noted that Apple had not presented enough evidence that its patented features drove consumer demand for the entire iPhone.

Review: Google's Nexus 7 tablet is a strong performer

Review: Google's Nexus 7 tablet is a strong performer

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Get Ahead reader Bhautik Joshi reviews Google Nexus 7 tablet in response to our reader invite

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Why Alexa scores over Google Home

Rediff.com3 May 2018

We tried both out.

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

As it is with all Hyundais, the quality of the materials used is good and the cabin feels premium, practical and well put together.

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.

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Google fired 48 employees in 2 yrs for sexual misconduct: Pichai

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The letter was in response to a New York Times report that Android creator Andy Rubin received a whopping $90 million exit package despite facing misconduct allegations.

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

PHOTOS: Google staff walk out in protest over sexual harassment

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The employees are demanding several key changes in how sexual misconduct allegations are dealt with at the technology giant, including a call to end forced arbitration, a move which would make it possible for victims to sue.

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.

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.

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Watch: The unboxing and first look of the OnePlus 7T

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the phone is about.

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pixel and Pixel XL will be put up for pre-order from October 13 onwards in India, and will be sold by the end of the month. They will be priced at Rs 57,000 onwards, and will be available in 32GB and 128GB versions.

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

For a budget phone, the camera becomes a crucial variable in distinguishing itself from its competitors, says Khalid Anzar.

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

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Airtel overtakes Jio for first time in new 4G subscriptions

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Analysts say that Jio's substantial slowing down in net additions is possibly because the company has dramatically reduced its bundled 4G feature phone offering, which contributed an average 30-40 per cent of its net additions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Sony Xperia 5 inherits almost all the features from its flagship sibling, Xperia 1, launched earlier this year.

Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

With versatile imaging and unmatched gaming experience, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has the makings of an all-round smartphone, says Khalid Anzar.

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.

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.