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Kodak 65-Inch QD Mini LED TV Packs 108W Sound, 120Hz Gaming

Kodak 65-Inch QD Mini LED TV Packs 108W Sound, 120Hz Gaming

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

65-inch Mini QD screen combining Mini LED lighting with Quantum Dot enhancement, delivering 4K Ultra HD clarity with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG support.

Xiaomi Unveils S Mini LED TV Series

Xiaomi Unveils S Mini LED TV Series

Rediff.com4 days ago

Xiaomi has introduced its new S Mini LED series of smart televisions in India, marking its entry into Mini LED technology with enhanced picture quality, superior contrast and increased brightness. The series is available in 55, 65, and 75-inch sizes, with prices starting from 51,999, and offers banking discounts and EMI options.

Will Google TV become a success?

Will Google TV become a success?

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Google TV follows Apple and Microsoft whose attempts have not been a roaring success.

Will Google TV become a success?

Will Google TV become a success?

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Google TV follows Apple and Microsoft whose attempts have not been a roaring success.

Haier Launches H5E Series 4K Google TVs

Haier Launches H5E Series 4K Google TVs

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Haier's latest H5E range arrives in four sizes: 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch.

'Hormuz is still closed': Iranian embassy mocks Trump as 'idiot'

'Hormuz is still closed': Iranian embassy mocks Trump as 'idiot'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Iranian Embassy in South Africa has launched a biting social media attack on US President Donald Trump, using a viral maritime audio clip to label him an "idiot".

While Security Forces Intercept Thousands Of Drones, The Psychological Toll Is Immense

While Security Forces Intercept Thousands Of Drones, The Psychological Toll Is Immense

Rediff.com2 days ago

Occasionally, the silence of the night shift would be shattered by an ear-splitting alarm: 'ALERT, ALERT... This is a security warning.' We were drilled to move away from the windows and avoid the lifts, recalls Krishna Kumar NP, a veteran Dubai-based journalist.

IRGC threatens to destroy offices of 18 US tech giants from Apr 1

IRGC threatens to destroy offices of 18 US tech giants from Apr 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a chilling ultimatum to 18 major American corporations, warning that their regional infrastructure will be targeted following allegations of their involvement in hostile operations.

Apple Names John Ternus As New CEO To Succeed Tim Cook

Apple Names John Ternus As New CEO To Succeed Tim Cook

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Apple has announced that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in 2026. Ternus, the current senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will take over as Cook transitions to executive chairman of the board. This change marks the end of Cook's long tenure and the beginning of a new chapter for Apple.

Google settles Android TV case; pays Rs 20.24 cr to CCI

Google settles Android TV case; pays Rs 20.24 cr to CCI

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Google has settled with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) a case related to alleged unfair business practices in the Android TV segment and paid a settlement amount of Rs 20.24 crore to the regulator. This is the first case to be settled under the amended Competition Act, wherein settlement and commitment provisions were introduced in 2023.

Google brings Web to TV

Google brings Web to TV

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Google TV would be accessed through Internet-enabled televisions, which would be manufactured by Sony and Google will provide the software.

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

The OTT Battle Is For Audiences And Their Time

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Only firms that have scale in content and a technology engine that drives its discovery and monetisation can compete,' explains Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 sticks to fiscal discipline, shuns populist measures despite five key state elections coming up, but ends up rattling stock markets with a higher transaction tax on derivatives trading.

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Internet TV: Google ties up with media, web cos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

In a blog post, Google said it is offering 'a new world of apps available for TV', including NBC's CNBC Real-Time, an application that will allow Google TV users to track stocks.

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

'I Just Flowed Where Life Took Me'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The Dhamaal director wanted an innocent guy who's still like a child. He hinted that my voice was very strong.' 'I worked it out: I got this dungarees look, made him slouch, got rid of the bass in my voice, and added a lisp to make him cuter.' 'These are things an actor does because you want to bring something to the table.'

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Why YouTube Is Investing In India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'As a nation, we create beautiful content and a high volume of it (films) but we are limited by the number of theatres and screen density.' 'You now have a living-room large screen available to showcase that.'

Google working with Intel, Sony on TV project

Google working with Intel, Sony on TV project

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Internet search engine giant Google has teamed with Intel and Sony to develop Google TV, a platform for bringing the web into the living room via televisions and set-top boxes

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Spies, Biryani, Indira Gandhi In Georgia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

We were talking to a real-life spy!! Wow!

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Aiming to list Jio in first half of 2026: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Reliance Jio, India's biggest telecom operator, is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO) and listing on bourses in the first half of 2026, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Friday. Jio is currently a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company.

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Youths on way to hospital following Google Maps drive into Kerala river

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

They could escape and contact the fire force personnel only because their vehicle, which was carried away by the water currents, got stuck in a tree.

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Pahalgam attack: India bans Pak PM Sharif's official YouTube channel

Rediff.com3 May 2025

When searched for his account, YouTube displays an error message.

Google delays TV-set offerings: Report

Google delays TV-set offerings: Report

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Google Inc has asked some television-set makers to delay the launch of TV sets based on the internet company's software, says a media report.

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

'Jiostar's Content Library Is Larger Than Netflix'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'As you're watching the IPL live, there's a conscious effort to showcase the entertainment portfolio.'

How Smart TV Is Changing India

How Smart TV Is Changing India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The way video is being watched and monetised is changing. This is the first thing that stands out as the penetration of smart TVs continues to rise.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Google, Dish Network test TV search service

Google, Dish Network test TV search service

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Internet search engine giant Google is testing a new TV-programming search service with satellite television operator Dish Network Corp, a move that would allow users to find content from television and the web.

Meet The New Influencers

Meet The New Influencers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the Internet, through mainstream media.

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

IPL money inflow shot in the arm for county cricket

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

While GBP 50 million is earmarked for grassroots and recreational cricket, the 18 English county teams will get a share of GBP 470 million with larger pie allocated for those clubs that don't own a 'Hundred Franchise'.

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Google unveiled on Wednesday a slate of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies for Indian developers at its first I/O Connect event for India, being held in Bengaluru. The company made accessible for Indian developers its faster, more accurate large language AI model accessible through PaLM API, Makersuite, as well as features on Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Google Cloud officially launched a new initiative in collaboration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, to help sellers build and scale commerce platforms across the country.

Google switches on to prime time TV

Google switches on to prime time TV

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The move is a part of the online giant's efforts to improve Chrome's market share in India.

Google probed for alleged unfair business

Google probed for alleged unfair business

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The Competition Commission has ordered a detailed probe against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in the smart television operating systems market in the country. After assessing a complaint, the watchdog has reached the prima-facie view that Google is dominant in the relevant market for licensable smart TV device operating systems in India. In a 24-page order, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said that prima-facie mandatory pre-installation of all the Google applications under TADA amounts to imposition of unfair conditions on the smart TV device manufacturers.

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

5 Must Watch Titles From This Supergirl of Bollywood!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Sukanya Verma captures everything Reema Kagti has created so far and where you can watch it.

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Can Uday Shankar Recreate At Reliance-Disney What He Did In Star TV?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'The whole narrative will change from TV is dying to TV-plus-digital is the future.'

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Google on Rs 936 cr fine slapped by CCI

Google on Rs 936 cr fine slapped by CCI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Slapped with a second hefty fine for anti-competitive practices, Google India on Wednesday said it remains committed to users and developers and is reviewing the antitrust body's order to evaluate next steps. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday slapped a Rs 936 crore fine on Google for "abusing" its dominant position on its Android mobile app store and ordered it not to prevent app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India. That penalty came just days after a Rs 1,337.76 crore fine was imposed on it for abusing the dominant position of its Android smartphone operating system. Commenting on Tuesday's CCI order, a Google India spokesperson said Indian app developers have benefited from the technology, security, consumer protection, choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play provide.

Now, TV programmes on Google!

Now, TV programmes on Google!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

Google Inc is on an innovative spree. After digitising libraries, launching free Internet-telephone through its website, it is now tuning into the world's favourite medium: television.

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Tribunal refuses interim relief to Google on Rs 936-cr penalty imposed by CCI

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Google seeking a stay on competition watchdog CCI's penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on the tech giant for abusing its dominant position with respect to Play Store policies. The appellate tribunal has directed Google to deposit 10 per cent of the fine before its registry in the next four weeks. A two-member bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar and Alok Srivastava issued notices to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and other respondents and posted the matter for hearing on April 17, 2023.