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Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Sassy woman or machine? Tech giants divided over digital assistants

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Digital assistants are a gateway to powerful artificial intelligence tools

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.

The 20 year old arrested for speaking against demonetisation

The 20 year old arrested for speaking against demonetisation

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

'If they felt that my post was wrong they should have filed a defamation case against me.' 'Why pick up in the night and detain me?' 'I was scared and thought I will be beaten up. I thought anything can happen to me and I can even die.' Abhishek Mishra on his detention.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Most men say things they don't really mean

Most men say things they don't really mean

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Men have a small attention span and find it really difficult to listen to women.

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Apps that offer location-based services, like Foursquare or maps, can be turned off when not required.

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

This duo have 1,800 children they call their own

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The efforts of two women have given hundreds of street and slum children of Dehradun the hope to dream of a promising future.

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Take a selfie! Send a girl child to school

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The craze of clicking a selfie is now being used as a harbinger of social change. In a unique attempt to create awareness about education of girl child among the younger generation, a global human rights group has taken up the challenge of sending girls to school by urging people to take their selfies.

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 4 to keep pace with iPhone 6

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Korean electronics giant says it will get more aggressive on pricing and focus on a narrower set of products for its mid-to-low tier products.

How payments banks will make your life easier

How payments banks will make your life easier

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.

Paytm chief shares tit-bits of his life & alliance with Alibaba

Paytm chief shares tit-bits of his life & alliance with Alibaba

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Paytm will cross 100 million wallets ahead of its self-determined deadline of 2015-end. It currently has 66 million.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Sports Shorts: Rupinder, Akash back in Asian Games squad

Sports Shorts: Rupinder, Akash back in Asian Games squad

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We will teach horse riding and swimming to our children. But when it comes to dealing with emotions, none of the parents or teachers will ask the child: "How are you feeling today?"'

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

Carry your bank everywhere, literally

Carry your bank everywhere, literally

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The preference for digital banking now cuts across all customer segments.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Google Inc is expected to command more than a third of the world's $140 billion digital advertising spending this year

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Takes on UberEats, Swiggy; experts question cash burn.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

Discrimination at IIT-Madras? 'It's subtle, you can feel it'

Discrimination at IIT-Madras? 'It's subtle, you can feel it'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

In the wake of Fathima Lateef's tragic suicide at IIT-Madras, A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com speaks to students and professors to find out if one of India's leading educational institutions has a dark side to it.

Twitter accounts of Anupam Kher, Ram Madhav, Kiran Bedi, Swapan Dasgupta hacked

Twitter accounts of Anupam Kher, Ram Madhav, Kiran Bedi, Swapan Dasgupta hacked

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Twitter said its, "Teams are working to resolve an issue affecting a small number of Indian users".

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The Fortune's 40 under 40 list for this year was topped by Adam Neuman, Co-founder and CEO, WeWork.

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian IT giants are outstanding companies with great management teams, but they have been held hostage by their past success.

It's the best time for smartphone buyers

It's the best time for smartphone buyers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Companies are playing the price game to woo customers.

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Does s/he turn violent when the gadget is taken away?

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Government issues new social media guidelines for security forces

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

The three-page guidelines, issued by the home ministry recently and notified to Central Armed Police Forces headquarters in New Delhi, speak specifically of instances where force personnel have used personal cell phones to click pictures of an ongoing or concluded ambush or operation

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

15 outstanding women honoured with Nari Shakti Puraskar

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The winners for the year 2019 are from fields as diverse as agriculture, sports, handicrafts, afforestation and wildlife conservation, armed forces and education.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Inspiring stories of India's top Internet entrepreneurs

Inspiring stories of India's top Internet entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Internet entrepreneurs are the next big thing in India.

Are you a nomophobic?

Are you a nomophobic?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Nomophobia is the fear of being out of mobile phone contact.

Indian Navy sailor rescued 3 days after his boat was damaged in storm

Indian Navy sailor rescued 3 days after his boat was damaged in storm

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Tomy was battling for life on the dismasted sailboat Thoriya with a severe back injury, the officials said.

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said universal connectivity and net neutrality "can and must" coexist.

India has photos, details of Pak terrorist's kin, friends

India has photos, details of Pak terrorist's kin, friends

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Twenty-four pages of a 39-page dossier prepared by India are devoted to the photographs and Google Maps locations of Naved's residence.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

Now, get small loans in an hour!

Now, get small loans in an hour!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

While start-ups are making it easier to borrow, one needs to choose carefully.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.