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5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

QUIZ: How well do you know HTC One M8!

QUIZ: How well do you know HTC One M8!

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Answer these 10 simple questions to find out...

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Will you buy Apple's iPhone SE for Rs 42,500?

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The SE is up against some sweet deals from China and South Korea, not to mention Apple's own XR.

50 crore cyber attacks in 90 days: Android phones worst hit!

50 crore cyber attacks in 90 days: Android phones worst hit!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The third quarter of the year -- in the months of July, August, September -- the world has witnessed 500,284,715 cyber attacks, according to a report by an Internet security firm.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Norton Wi-Fi Privacy Review: How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Abhik Sen tests the Norton Wi-Fi Privacy on PC as well as iOS and Android phones.

10 must-have mobile apps for students

10 must-have mobile apps for students

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Read on to know why and how these Android based applications will make your life easier.

iOS, Symbian, Android, BB: OS that work for YOU!

iOS, Symbian, Android, BB: OS that work for YOU!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

US-based Get Ahead reader Rangaprabhu Parthasarthy takes a look at different operating systems available to Indian consumers of smartphones and explains what works best for whom.

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The company wants to put Android handset in every hand.

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Snapchat touches 100 mn user mark in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Photo-messaging app Snapchat on Wednesday said its monthly user base has reached 100 million in the country, and the company will continue to anchor its efforts towards growing and providing more resources to its community of Indian creators. Snap Inc, the parent company of Snapchat, virtually hosted the second edition of 'Snap in India'. At the event, Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel announced the milestone of reaching 100 million Snapchatters monthly in India.

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola Electric to power its electric scooters. Qualcomm is providing the key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software.

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with an all-new wider and longer body, full new interiors, a new crash-compliant, high-strength chassis, new coil spring suspension on all four wheels fine-tuned to achieve the right balance and offer the best in class ride quality on multiple surfaces -- tarmac, rough rural roads and off the road, the Pune-based company said.

Nokia reboot: 5 new phones launched at Mobile World Congress!

Nokia reboot: 5 new phones launched at Mobile World Congress!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

This MWC 2018 Nokia is going all guns blazing.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

Preview: Is the OnePlus 6T a risky gamble?

Preview: Is the OnePlus 6T a risky gamble?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Does the phone's cosmetic and hardware changes make it worth the price?

Your OTT Guide for the week

Your OTT Guide for the week

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Sci-fi blockbusters, massy masala, poignant classics, playful cartoons, Sukanya Verma has something for every taste on OTT this week.

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Huawei P30 Pro's 50x digital zoom is not a gimmick

Rediff.com3 May 2019

The Huawei P30 Pro has unmatched imaging capabilities, says Khalid Anzar.

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

India is a challenging market in the short-term: Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Cook further said that Apple would like to place retail stores in India and is working with the government to seek approval to do that.

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

You are welcome :)

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

'India is Amazon's second-largest technology hub'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

India is the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally and its teams are powering innovations not only for customers in the country but globally as well, a top company executive said on Thursday. Speaking at Amazon India Career Day, Amazon global senior vice president and country head India Amit Agarwal said the e-commerce company employs over one lakh professionals in India across diverse areas from engineering, supply chain, content creation, marketing, video and others. "India is also the second-largest technology hub for Amazon globally, with some of the most talented software developers, product managers, machine learning scientists, and research scientists as part of the team," he said.

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Beware of fake Pokemon GO apps!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

These malicious apps are capable of locking the victim's device.

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Zync Z999 plus is a significant improvement over its predecessor and stands tall among the competition. If you are in the market to buy a tablet in the price range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, you can consider this device.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

Why Nexus devices will get a lot smarter

Why Nexus devices will get a lot smarter

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

We take a look at the new features that have been added in Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 for Nexus devices

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Pak using Aarogya Setu app to target Indian military: Army

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The army in its warning has asked personnel about the need to be sensitised about the Pakistani spy agencies' designs while downloading the application.

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday said the company continues to engage closely with partner Jio on the initiative of building an affordable smartphone and that work is underway on the project. Last year, Google had picked up a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore. It had also entered into a commercial agreement with Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level, affordable smartphone.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Got to buy the best Android smartphone under Rs 10,000? Then look no further.

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

SEE: Rajasthan Royals introduce virtual coaching, set up digital cricket academy app

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

In future versions, the app will not only expand its cricket coaching features, but will also focus on other aspects of the sport including mental and physical health, merchandising, and education.

Nexus 6: Bigger, better and beautiful, but costly!

Nexus 6: Bigger, better and beautiful, but costly!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Nexus 6 is still worth the splurge if you love the Android experience.

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

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The move by the two Silicon Valley companies came the day when Twitter permanently suspended Trump's account due to "risk of further incitement of violence".

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

#GadgetSpeak: Is the Realme 2 better than the Redmi Y2?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale makes the comparison for you.

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Their startup investments number 13 so far, compared to 17 deals in 2020.

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Hyderabad boys develop Ave, an Android tablet PC at 12,999

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

A new tablet PC enters into the fray, iPhone 4S becomes the costliest smartphone in India and Motorola RAZR makes its debut in India. All this and more news from the world of gadgets and gaming.

How to secure your PC and smartphone

How to secure your PC and smartphone

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The Android version of Bitdefender Family Pack 2018 is useful, especially the anti-theft feature.

Top 5 'must have' apps for tablets

Top 5 'must have' apps for tablets

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Here are some 'must have' applications if you happen to own an Android tablet.

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

MapMyIndia plans to go public, raise Rs 1,200 crore

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

India's first home-grown mapping company MapMyIndia is looking to list in the public market by raising around Rs 1,200 crore at a Rs 6,000-crore valuation. Sources said the company is ready with its draft red herring prospectus documents and is likely to file as early as next week. While the money will be used for business expansion, it will also give MapMyIndia's early investors, including Qualcomm, PhonePe, and Japanese mapmaker Zenrin Co., a chance to exit. The Verma family, which founded the company, will continue to remain promoters.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.