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World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.

Will Microsoft now woo Nokia?

Will Microsoft now woo Nokia?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The possibilities are: Apple, Google and a third player. The pursuit of that third slot is where there will be blood on the streets -- who will win, RIM or HP or Microsoft?

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It is an aspirational smart-speaker with few rivals, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Securing the Future of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Google and Facebook need to be tamed, their garb of 'Investing in India's future' need to be pulled off,' observes Vibhu Arya.

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

PayPal to acquire mobile wallet Paydiant

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

According to reports, the deal is estimated to be close to $300 mn.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday put on sale 1 lakh seats on its select domestic flights for just Re 1.

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

3 India-born CEOs on Fortune Business Person of the Year list

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

These include Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga, and Harman International Chairman Dinesh Paliwal.

This Bluetooth neckband is worth your money

This Bluetooth neckband is worth your money

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The SoundOne X60 neckband wireless Bluetooth earphones are good, affordable and comes with decent sound and battery life, says Ashish Narsale.

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

LG Urbane is the best-looking Android watch

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Android Wear watch that could give the Apple Watch a run for its money.

India Inc's missing whistle-blowers

India Inc's missing whistle-blowers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The latest whistle-blower revelations of multiple shenanigans at global ride-hailing app Uber, coming thick and fast after serial exposes of various dodgy practices at Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google in the recent past raises uncomfortable questions about India Inc. If the FAANGs, Twitter and Uber can be guilty of multiple and diverse transgressions what's happening in Indian corporations? It can be nobody's case that India's largely family-owned and - managed private sector is a beacon of transparency or best corporate governance practices, bolstered as it is by an informal omerta among employees, managements and even boards.

IT greats who changed the world

IT greats who changed the world

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Marc Zuckerberg of Facebook, Sergei Brin and Larry Page of Google, Steve Jobs of Apple and Bill Gates of Microsoft -- visionaries, missionaries or monopolists? A bit of all, I suspect, says B S Prakash.

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

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

California calling: Modi makes his way to Silicon Valley

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

During his two-day stay in Silicon Valley, he would begin and conclude his engagements with the Indian-American community, the last one being an address to a crowd of over 18,500 Indian-Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

Main bhi James Bond! Smart wearable gadgets are here

Main bhi James Bond! Smart wearable gadgets are here

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG, Nike and Google are all betting big on smart wearables that can help you connected with your home whenever, wherever!

Microsoft unveils Surface tablet to rival iPad

Microsoft unveils Surface tablet to rival iPad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Microsoft has launched its own tablet called Surface.

10 worst paid tech CEOs

10 worst paid tech CEOs

Rediff.com21 May 2014

These include executives from firms such as Google, Facebook and Apple.

Kundra's custody extended, Shilpa's statement recorded

Kundra's custody extended, Shilpa's statement recorded

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

A court in Mumbai on Friday extended till July 27 the police custody of businessman Raj Kundra in a case related to the alleged creation of pornographic films and uploading them through some apps.

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Pichai thanks his well wishers for overwhelming response

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'It's been overwhelming to see such generous and warm responses,' Pichai tweeted.

World's 20 best tech companies to work for

World's 20 best tech companies to work for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

There are many big tech companies, such as Apple and Google, but which are the best to work for?

Motorola unveils low-cost smartphone, Moto G

Motorola unveils low-cost smartphone, Moto G

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Motorola is betting that low-cost smartphones can provide the spark to rekindle its struggling business, even as the company's ownership by Google Inc will force it to sit out of China, the world's largest smartphone market.

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

At 1.39 crore, is this IITs' highest job offer this year?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The likes of Microsoft and Cohesity have offered crore plus salaries to some students.

Bill Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Bill Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and retiring Chief Executive Steve Ballmer are standing for re-election to Microsoft Corp's board of directors, despite recent moves by some investors to reduce their influence.

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.

Smartphones and tabs: What's coming out of these giants' bag in 2014?

Smartphones and tabs: What's coming out of these giants' bag in 2014?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Shruti Puri, who keeps her ears tuned to the Internet chatter and the buzzing grapevine it hosts, offers a sneak peak into what all smartphones and tablets are coming your way in the New Year

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

Flappy Bird is dead! Long live the clones!

Flappy Bird is dead! Long live the clones!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Enormously popular Flappy Bird's grounding by its Vietnamese developer Nguyen Ha Dong seems to have given wings to several other birds who are now flapping all over the web.

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.

Top 10 tablets to expect in 2014

Top 10 tablets to expect in 2014

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Some are rumoured, some confirmed. These devices will undoubtedly make their own unique mark this year.

Lenovo hots up competition after Motorola deal

Lenovo hots up competition after Motorola deal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Lenovo Group, the Chinese technology company that earns about 80 percent of its revenue from personal computers, is betting it can also be a challenger to Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc in the smartphone market.

Funding may dry up for next 12-18 months: Unacademy CEO tells employees

Funding may dry up for next 12-18 months: Unacademy CEO tells employees

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Unacademy may see a funding dry spell for at least next 12-18 months and even last till 24 months and will cut costs to weather the lean period, said the chief executive of the education technology unicorn that recently laid off more than 600 employees. "This is a test for all of us. We must learn to work under constraints and focus on profitability at all costs. We must survive the winter," said Unacademy's co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal in a letter to the employees. "Winter is here. We are looking at a time when the funding will dry up for at least 12-18 months.

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

RBI Norms Don't Tackle Illegal Apps Menace

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Of the 2,562 customer complaints received between January 2020 and March 2021, a majority relate to illegal apps. At least two dozen suicide cases have been reported, perpetrated by the harassment by loan app operators, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

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

Tech giants set to battle over game consoles and other gadgets

Tech giants set to battle over game consoles and other gadgets

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

End of the smartphone battle may be coming into sight, but the operating system war is heating up.

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.

10 global business trends of 2006

10 global business trends of 2006

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

Here's a review of ten business innovations, digital media products, and trends from 2006.

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.

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.

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.

To Lonar Crater With The Blue Beast

To Lonar Crater With The Blue Beast

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Rajesh Karkera journeys in monsoon rains and through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.