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PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

PICS: The best smartphones unveiled at CES Las Vegas 2013

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Seven best smartphones unveiled at Consumer Electronic Show 2013 at Las Vegas

Prices of gadgets set to shoot up as rupee falls

Prices of gadgets set to shoot up as rupee falls

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Consumers would soon have to shell out more to buy mobile phones, TV sets, cameras, laptops and other consumer electronic goods.

Videocon's big telecom gamble

Videocon's big telecom gamble

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

In the debate whether spectrum was over- priced or not, the focus seems to have shifted from Videocon's telecom gamble.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

LG India gets tax demand on high advertising spend

LG India gets tax demand on high advertising spend

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Tribunal ruling in I-T's favour may open floodgates to claims against other MNCs.

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A firm had registered the trademark in 2000, seven yrs before Apple launched its phone.

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Consumers can effectively make payments using UPI and other debit cards, credit cards and internet banking across 120 banks and over 120 billers, Xiaomi said.

Sony looks to replicate Indian model in Europe

Sony looks to replicate Indian model in Europe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Company wants to implement similar working style, product strategy, distribution channel and marketing.

Infiniti buys Woolworths Wholesale for Rs 200 cr

Infiniti buys Woolworths Wholesale for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The acquisition comes in the wake of the Australian firm deciding to exit the specialty consumer electronics category and divest the business in Australia and New Zealand as well, apart from India.

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Videocon's value-for-money telecom gamble

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

It plans to offer 4G data with voice at rates 15-25 per cent lower than those of its competitors just as it has done with its TV sets. Many say it might be a recipe for disaster.

A refrigerator that connects to the Internet!

A refrigerator that connects to the Internet!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The refrigerator, which connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, has a variety of Apps including a grocery in ventory manager and a Twitter feed.

Five Indian companies among world's best brands

Five Indian companies among world's best brands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at best brands in the world, including five from India.

Check out these interesting and whacky gadgets!

Check out these interesting and whacky gadgets!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Some interesting and whacky gadgets showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Why automobile sector seems to be an interesting gamble

Why automobile sector seems to be an interesting gamble

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The front pages have been highlighting new vehicle launches, which are timed for the festive season. If these are successful, it could mark the bottoming out and turnaround of the automobile sector.

Philips re-positions itself in a newer, younger avatar

Philips re-positions itself in a newer, younger avatar

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

After abandoning the business of making televisions, Philips is trying to reposition itself as a master of youth-centric products.

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.

Will Sony PlayStation 4 hit bull's eye?

Will Sony PlayStation 4 hit bull's eye?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The pros and cons of Sony's 8th generation gaming console

Tata among top 40 global brands

Tata among top 40 global brands

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Cruises past Nestle, Hitachi, Tesco to be ranked 39th on BrandFinance list.

How Micromax used China to build its business

How Micromax used China to build its business

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Micromax has built a successful brand by harnessing the advantages China offered. Now it needs to change its strategies.

New wireless chipset to mirror mobile content on TV

New wireless chipset to mirror mobile content on TV

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Nasdaq-listed Silicon Image Inc, a provider of wireless and wired high-definition connectivity solutions for consumer electronics, mobile and PC markets, has developed GameChanger, a wirelessHD 60-GHz chipset that supports interactive wireless HD video and audio transmission between portable devices and mobile HD link-enabled displays and projectors.

Videocon pulls plug on Rs 20k-cr Bengal project

Videocon pulls plug on Rs 20k-cr Bengal project

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

This adds to the list of projects that left the state, whose industrial image has suffered

World's top 14 technology companies

World's top 14 technology companies

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Apple Inc tops the Forbes list of world's top technology companies.

XOLO X900, smartphone with Intel Inside now in India

XOLO X900, smartphone with Intel Inside now in India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The device will be available from April 23 for Rs 22,000, said a company statement.

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Chinese firms in India gear up for more boycott calls

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

People in the know said that from social and digital media campaign teams to communications specialists -- all hands were on deck, and every possible post or campaign with the potential to intensify the crisis, was being tracked.

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Review: PLAYGO BH47 headphones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

When it comes to performance and affordability, how do these Indian headphones fare when compared popular international brands like JBL and Sennheiser?

Consumer durable companies also had a tough year

Consumer durable companies also had a tough year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

According to the Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA), the estimated Rs 35,000 crore (Rs 350 billion) Indian consumer durables market, which has giants like LG, Sony, Videocon, Samsung and Panasonic, did not grow as expected, with air-conditioners being the biggest spoilsport.

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Durable firms gearing up for Dussehra-Diwali business

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Categories such as washing machines, refrigerators and television sets have seen sales growth of around 8-10 per cent in August compared to last year, industry sources said, with September also reporting a similar growth trajectory.

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Categories such as lifestyle, food and electronics accounted for over 1,350 sellers across the country last year.

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Apple-RIL might join hands to sell iPhones

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Indians prefer to buy electronic products such as smartphones offline. The reason being the ability to "touch and feel"

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Photos: A look at Nokia Lumia 900

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

It's the most powerful Nokia Windows Phone but lacks that unique differentiating factor to get a lead in an Android dominated market.

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Will end of Bezos-Murthy's e-com JV hit Amazon's biz?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Last year in January at Amazon's flagship event Smbhav, Infosys Co-founder N R Narayana Murthy had to shorten his keynote speech from 20 minutes to about five because the event was delayed by 1.5 hours. "I will try to finish it in five minutes, because I am not used to delays," said Murthy, while addressing hundreds of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) about building businesses that last. In the audience was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Murthy referred to Bezos' prediction that the 21st century will be the Indian century. "That confidence enhances our enthusiasm," said Murthy. The relationship between Murthy and Bezos dates to 2014, when Prione, a 49:51 joint venture (JV) between Amazon and Murthy's venture capital company Catamaran, was formed.

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a quick glance at what's happening at CES 2012.

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Reliance Retail will also sell Wi-Fi dongles.

Move over Siri! This Japanese phone has a heart

Move over Siri! This Japanese phone has a heart

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

'When the phone's battery is running out, it will make a charming statement like "I'm feeling a little low. Please recharge me".'

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

From market leader HP and premium player Apple to China's Lenovo and Asus, all major brands in the market are witnessing rapid surge in the demand for notebooks.

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

These consumer-friendly gadgets are designed to make your life simpler.

Reliance beats Street with record profit in Q1

Reliance beats Street with record profit in Q1

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The company raised Rs 53,124 crore through a rights issue and sold nearly 33 per cent stake in Jio Platforms Ltd - the firm that houses telecom business and apps - to likes of Facebook and Google for Rs 152,056 crore.

Philips to cut 4,500 jobs globally

Philips to cut 4,500 jobs globally

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Consumer electronics giant Royal Philips Electronics on Monday said it is planning to cut 4,500 jobs globally as part of a cost saving programme and did not rule out the possibility of this exercise affecting employees in India.

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Covid-19 surge makes corporate India nervous about Q1

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Since April, India has seen multiple strains of the coronanavirus sweep the nation, upending life and businesses alike. Out-of-home retail and discretionary categories such as durables, auto, fashion, lifestyle, hospitality, food services, travel, and tourism have been the worst-hit as Covid cases remain high, leaving state governments with no option but to curtail mobility and economic activity.

Samsung, LG eye bigger pie in India

Samsung, LG eye bigger pie in India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Despite their slugfest on the high street, Korean chaebols Samsung and LG have independently charted a similar strategy that will see India operations carve out a larger slice of their global turnover