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A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

After selling out to Google, the 27-year-old has now turned into an angel investor.

Palatable cells: Tech giants spark off OS war

Palatable cells: Tech giants spark off OS war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

With mobile OS becoming the new battleground for Google, Apple and Microsoft, it is the smartphone users who stand to benefit the most.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

It provides an option of data connectivity through USB dongles.

Alphabet beats Apple to become world's most valuable company

Alphabet beats Apple to become world's most valuable company

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

For a time it looked as if Apple would never relinquish the top spot in terms of market value.

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Earlier, Holachef had raised a seed fund of Rs 2 crore or Rs 20 million from India Quotient in February 2015.

Oppo F1S: The best phone for selfie lovers

Oppo F1S: The best phone for selfie lovers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The F1s comes with a powerful 16-megapixel (MP) front camera.

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

How voice & video will dominate in 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

'What amazes me the most is that today users communicate with voice-activated speakers like as if they were talking to another human being, using words like "please," and "thank you," and even "sorry"!', says advertising guru Sandeep Goyal.

Samsung Galaxy A5 review: As good as a flagship, but SO MUCH cheaper!

Samsung Galaxy A5 review: As good as a flagship, but SO MUCH cheaper!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

With major tweaks -- and at 29k -- Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 ticks all the right boxes, says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Pichai wants to get a billion Indians online.

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

6GB RAM, 16MP camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor... Himanshu Juneja reviews the OnePlus 3

Over half of Yahoo! users on mobile, says Merissa Mayer

Over half of Yahoo! users on mobile, says Merissa Mayer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Mayer stressed on the transformation of the firm from a technology company to a media, news, entertainment and advertising platform utilising products focusing on search, communications, digital and videos.

Mobile Congress focuses on 4G

Mobile Congress focuses on 4G

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The conclave also focused on the need for more spectrum, a key issue for India.

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

All-women Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Bharatiya Mahila Bank to have 60 branches by Mar 31: CMD

Nokia E7: Recommended for business users

Nokia E7: Recommended for business users

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Get Ahead reader Rohit Sane reviews Nokia E7. His verdict: Recommended for business users as they won't mind a steep price tag of Rs 29,999.

'Cricketers hardly care about what's happening off the field'

'Cricketers hardly care about what's happening off the field'

Rediff.com4 May 2014

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has said that "off-field distractions" is something that cricketers are hardly bothered although last 12 months have seen a lot of controversies in Indian cricket.

This tablet PC costs only Rs 13,999!

This tablet PC costs only Rs 13,999!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A tablet PC, though smaller in size, has PC-like functionalities.

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Top five 4G smartphones under Rs 15k

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

These five are budget-friendly yet feature rich.

3 robots and a soccer team

3 robots and a soccer team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

'Android FC,' is a three-robot team, consisting of a two-foot-high striker, defender and goalkeeper.

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Xiaomi signs former Google exec as India lead products manager

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Xiaomi, which sells its phones exclusively through e-commerce website Flipkart.com in India, is looking to find a foothold in a market that has at least 80 different phone companies fighting it out for market share.

Huawei's Honor 8 An All-rounder

Huawei's Honor 8 An All-rounder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Kakoli Chakraborty checks out the memory-loaded smartphone that will sit well with photography enthusiasts

Nokia X5: Premium design, budget price

Nokia X5: Premium design, budget price

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

If we consider the design, the Nokia X5 topples all its competitors at this price range but the hardware specs are a concern.

Now, Motorola Xooms into Indian tablet market

Now, Motorola Xooms into Indian tablet market

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

After the launch of PlayBook and Flyer this month, Motorola Mobility India has entered the burgeoning "tablet" space in India with the introduction of its "Xoom" device, priced at Rs 32,990 onward.

Google partners with wireless carriers to push Wallet service

Google partners with wireless carriers to push Wallet service

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Google launched Wallet in 2011.

Which tablet PC to buy? Take a look

Which tablet PC to buy? Take a look

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

There are at least five big brands in the market that are selling tablet PCs. Here's what you should keep in mind while on tablet shopping.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

An app to scan nutritional contents in packed food

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The George Institute for Global Health has launched a nutrition application in India for this, called FoodSwitch.

Can Dell XCD win the smartphone race?

Can Dell XCD win the smartphone race?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

After taking leadership in the personal computer space in India, Dell now wants a piece of the market for smart phones.

Smart, trendy phones launched this November

Smart, trendy phones launched this November

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

India, being a huge market for these latest toys known as smartphones, saw a flurry of smartphone launches this September. Here are some of the smart and trendy cellphones that caught ThinkDigit's eyes.

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

According to industry studies, the Hindi Internet user base is likely to outgrow the English user base by 2021 and along with Marathi and Bengali users, will drive volume growth.

Is the Thomson UD9 smart TV worth Rs 39,999?

Is the Thomson UD9 smart TV worth Rs 39,999?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The screen does the job, the speakers don't.

Acer India launches five new tablet PCs

Acer India launches five new tablet PCs

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Acer India on Wednesday launched five tablets under the Iconia brand, priced between Rs 27,990-Rs 70,000. The world's second largest PC vendor launched five tablets - Iconia Tab A500, Iconia dual screen notebook, Iconia A100, Iconia smart A300 and Iconia W500.

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Google Pixel 2 vs Pixel 2XL: Which one should you buy?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The two new Pixel phones are finally available in India.

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.

Now, HTC Pulse free with a one-year contract

Now, HTC Pulse free with a one-year contract

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Here's a quick round up of the latest and hottest happenings in the world of gadgets and gaming this week.

 Dell launches Streak at Rs 34,990 in India

Dell launches Streak at Rs 34,990 in India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Dell on Tuesday announced the launch of its smartphone-tablet device 'Dell Streak' in India, in association with Qualcomm and Tata DOCOMO.

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.

Lenovo launches Apple iPad rival LePad

Lenovo launches Apple iPad rival LePad

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

LePad, which is based on the Android 2.2 operating system, was launched in Shanghai with a starting price of 3,499 yuan ($533) against the iPad's $800 price tag. LePad comes in two versions that support Wifi and 3G services.