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Modi all set for tryst with Silicon Valley CEOs

Modi all set for tryst with Silicon Valley CEOs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

He will visit the campuses of iconic Tesla, Facebook and Google

Two India-born executives among the highest paid men

Two India-born executives among the highest paid men

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Technology companies such as Google, Apple and Oracle pay senior staff more money than the CEOs in best of the companies.

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

A look at the sleek and stylish gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas showcased smartphones, tablets, 3D- and Internet-enabled TVs that are expected to make the biggest splash in 2011.

Telecom regulator launches app to help TV subscribers

Telecom regulator launches app to help TV subscribers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday launched a channel selector application which will facilitate consumers to view their TV subscription and choose the channels of their interest while removing the unwanted ones.

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Amazon unveils two powerful tablets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

It has a feature which instantly brings up a video chat with a tech-support representative who can tell a user how to operate the device.

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

The INSIDE of a smartphone is what really matters

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Seamless integration and intuitive flow of information between mobile OS & hardware is the only make-or-break feature.

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

And if you have started wondering why such innovations come only from American companies, Ajit Balakrishnan offers the answer.

In your mobile app store, the dollar is still just Rs 55

In your mobile app store, the dollar is still just Rs 55

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Playing games on your fancy tablet or mobile continues to be cheap.

10 things you didn't know Android could do

10 things you didn't know Android could do

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Control your PC, add contacts to your home screen, automate everything at will and more...

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Microsoft executives feel they needed to keep pace with the growing popularity of smaller tablets like Google Inc's 7-inch Nexus and the 7.9-inch iPad Mini.

iPad 4 and iPad Mini: Too fast and too late

iPad 4 and iPad Mini: Too fast and too late

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Will Apple continue to maintain its supremacy in the tablet market with the iPad Mini and iPad 4?

Most innovative companies in the world

Most innovative companies in the world

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Bangalore based mobile advertising company InMobi has made it to MIT Technology Review's 50 Disruptive Companies of 2013.

Check out these interesting and whacky gadgets!

Check out these interesting and whacky gadgets!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Some interesting and whacky gadgets showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

World's five tech CEOs to watch in 2013

World's five tech CEOs to watch in 2013

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Heads of Apple, Microsoft and HP, Infosys and Wipro's IT business would be keenly watched.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Jio ranked 5th strongest brand globally

Jio ranked 5th strongest brand globally

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's four-year-old telecom venture Reliance Jio has been ranked the fifth strongest brand globally behind the likes of Ferrari and Coca-Cola. The Brand Finance's Global 500 ranking of the strongest brands globally, which determined the relative strength of brands, is topped by WeChat, according to its annual report on most valuable and strongest global brands.

Rise and fall of a telecom giant

Rise and fall of a telecom giant

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at the rise and fall of the giant.

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Apple and Google got a judicial rap on the knuckles recently for indulging in 'silly' patent battles.

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

SPECIAL: All about the patent wars

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

Apple and Google got a judicial rap on the knuckles recently for indulging in 'silly' patent battles.

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.

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'There is no tried and true recipe for creating Silicon Valleys.' 'Attracting and creating a mass of truly dynamic entrepreneurs is at the core and among the hardest and most necessary ingredients.' 'In the US, close to 60% of the top valued tech companies were started by immigrants who found the start-up climate to be superior to where they came from.' 'India would clearly benefit from attracting back its talented Diaspora, but it also needs to hold onto those entrepreneurs.'

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim-majority nations widened the rift between the Trump administration and several leading American companies.

Microsoft Surface tablet at $499: Will YOU buy it?

Microsoft Surface tablet at $499: Will YOU buy it?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

US based Get Ahead reader Rangaprabhu Parthasarthy feels the Microsoft Surface tablet would have given Apple's iPad a tough time had it been priced at $300.

Samsung brings Galaxy S10 to India, offers 1TB storage in + variant

Samsung brings Galaxy S10 to India, offers 1TB storage in + variant

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Galaxy S10+ will be available in 1 TB, 512GB and 128 GB storage variants and will be priced at Rs 1,17,900, Rs 91,900 and Rs 73,900, respectively. The Galaxy S10, on the other hand, will retail for Rs 84,900 (512 GB variant) and Rs 66,900 (128 GB). S10e would be available in only 128 GB storage variant and will be priced at Rs 55,900.

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

All but 500 who booked Note 7 phones have bought older devices instead of cancelling their orders but Samsung may still lose market share this festive season.

Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Nokia, Microsoft in JV to boost smartphone biz

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The two entities would form a "broad strategic partnership that would use their complementary strengths and expertise to create a new global mobile ecosystem."

Why Cloud computing is not big in India, yet

Why Cloud computing is not big in India, yet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Globally, the music industry will now have to deal with content's privacy on cloud services such as iCloud. But Indian companies are putting up a brave face.

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

5 reasons why WebOS doesn't make the cut

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Sure, there is tremendous potential in WebOS. In fact, its SDK is rated as one of the best platforms to develop for, on par with iOS SDK. Yet, most WebOS devices are still sitting in stores waiting for consumers to grab them. here are 5 reasons why WebOS could not make it...

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The denial rate jumped from 4% to 41% for Tech Mahindra, from 6% to 34% for TCS, from 7% to 53% for Wipro and from just 2% to 45% for Infosys.

India may tweak IT Act to allow tracing of social media posts

India may tweak IT Act to allow tracing of social media posts

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

Ministry of home affairs and the IT ministry are planning to have a series of discussions with representatives from Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Google on issues around national security and the problem of fake news. Asking for decryption keys from WhatsApp to track conversations on the chat app is also part of the agenda.

Tata among world's most-valued brands

Tata among world's most-valued brands

Rediff.com20 Mar 2012

Tata has moved up the ladder in a list of the world's most-valued brands.

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Rajeev Srinivasan on why consumers must be careful with their powerful mobile devices.

Larry Page named business person of the year 2014

Larry Page named business person of the year 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Google's Larry Page has emerged as the 'business person of the year' for 2014, edging past the likes of Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to Fortune magazine.

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

TikTok's future to be decided on Wed

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

The app, which has close to 1 million users per day, its lawyer, is losing close to Rs 4.5 crore in revenues every day.

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Ola to raise $1 billion to fend off Uber

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The development comes close on the heels of Uber planning to invest substantial part of $3.5 bn Saudi money in India.

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Nikesh Arora's tweet on Pichai: Now I feel cheated

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

In an earlier tweet Arora who recently left Google to join SoftBank Corp and is now its President said, "Brilliant guy, clear thinker, gets things done and a wonderful person at that.

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

How e-commerce sites track and trick you

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Beware of spot offers and discounts aimed to lure you into binge buying.

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society