News for 'gadgets'

Philips, Swarovski to launch lifestyle goods

Philips, Swarovski to launch lifestyle goods

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Philips, the Dutch electronics company, has entered into a partnership with Swarovski, the Austrian cut crystal and jewellery manufacturer, to introduce consumer lifestyle electronics and fashion accessories for women.

Sahara City sets up quality-control lab

Sahara City sets up quality-control lab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

SIHL has invested about Rs 25 lakhs (Rs 2.5 million) in establishing the present facility at its Lucknow township. The Lucknow laboratory has impact-testing machines, and is also equipped to test compression factor, stone and sand aggregate value, crushing value, and moisture content.

Railways to step up safety measures

Railways to step up safety measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Auxiliary warning system, cab-signalling device, centralised traffic control system are some of the state-of-the-art measures that are being considered to enhance safety measures in India

New Treasure, less fun

New Treasure, less fun

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

National Treasure: Book Of Secrets plays out like a repeat ride on an exciting rollercoaster. It is still fun the second time around but with nowhere near the excitement and mystery that accompany a 'first time'.

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Start-up tips: How to be your own BOSS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

An entrepreneur must have the courage to act on great ideas and plans, says Satanik Roy.

Your mobiles & iPods may cause allergies

Your mobiles & iPods may cause allergies

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Todd Resengart, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Stony Brook University, said that in addition to pollen-producing allergies, gadgets like cell phones and iPods in particular can affect the users allergic to certain metals and minerals used in manufacturing.

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

This is how one should not smuggle 94 iPhones in China

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

A man was caught with 94 iPhones attached to his body with cling film and sticky tape in China.

Kundapura: India's new solar town

Kundapura: India's new solar town

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Selco Solar has illuminated the lives of many poor with over 95,000 solar installations.

Nokia, Samsung, Motorola unfazed by iPhone

Nokia, Samsung, Motorola unfazed by iPhone

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

A lot of hype has been generated ahead of the launch of iPhone, which would be available at Rs 31,000 a piece for the 8Gb memory model and Rs 36,100 for 16GB from the stroke of midnight on Thursday. Leading service providers Vodafone-Essar and Bharti Airtel, who have been accepting bookings from customers, have said the response has been extremely good.

Innovative mobile phones? Read this!

Innovative mobile phones? Read this!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

One of the world's most futuristic phones began life as a block of wood with a painted-on screen. Swedish start-up Neonode created what was at the time an innovative design for a phone--a super-compact device with a large touchscreen and menus that flipped with the swipe of a thumb.

Unlocking the iPhone

Unlocking the iPhone

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

From teenagers in New Jersey and New Delhi to a leather bag shop owner in Mumbai's Heera Panna, they've cocked a snook at Jobs, enjoying the experience and, guess what, making money as well.

Ch'garh: Naxal camp busted; Rs 29 lakh cash, ammunition seized

Ch'garh: Naxal camp busted; Rs 29 lakh cash, ammunition seized

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

In a major haul, a whopping Rs 29 lakh were seized from a Maoist dump in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district, the police said on Tuesday.

The Apple MacBook defines me!

The Apple MacBook defines me!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

I would love a special laptop designed personally by Steve Jobs, which integrates my spiritual and business worlds. There should be customised programmes on it to capture my vision and help me shape it.

Politics? Not interested, says Nitish's son

Politics? Not interested, says Nitish's son

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nishant is an engineer like his father. He is tech-savvy and likes to visit religious places as well.

10 years of iPhone, 10 years of madness!

10 years of iPhone, 10 years of madness!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

What will you do for the latest iPhone?

Looking for consumer durable loans? Think again!

Looking for consumer durable loans? Think again!

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Banks no more entertain borrowers who need a loan to buy consumer durables. Credit cards are being encouraged, instead.

A big fan of iPod and iPhone

A big fan of iPod and iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Having graduated from the days when his Windows machine gave up mid-presentation, Ajay Adiseshann, managing director and founder, PayMate, has found true love in Apple iPod and iPhone.

Microsoft unveils new blogging service

Microsoft unveils new blogging service

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Microsoft Corporation has begun rolling out Windows Live Spaces, the next generation of the 'world's most widely' used blogging service, MSN Spaces.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

Make your mobile phone an electronic wallet

Make your mobile phone an electronic wallet

Rediff.com22 May 2007

Modern technology is helping you use your mobile phone for all your banking activities. Very soon, your bank may become obsolete.

Which company introduced the Blackberry?

Which company introduced the Blackberry?

Rediff.com9 May 2007

But how much do you know about this quintessential gadget?

My other car is a Tata!

My other car is a Tata!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

The $2,500 'People's Car' to be unveiled on January 10 is a natural fit for India, but don't expect rivals to match it.

What you would like to buy in 2008

What you would like to buy in 2008

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and MacWorld in San Francisco, both this January, promise to mark an exciting beginning for all those who can't get enough of gadgets.

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

SP-rank officer to lead CRPF convoys in Kashmir

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A set of new standard operating procedures have been issued by the force headquarters in Delhi for vehicle-mounted movement of troops in Jammu and Kashmir, and it has also been ordered that the 'passenger manifest discipline' for each vehicle in the convoy be strictly adhered to.

Oppo F7: A phone for the selfie-obsessed!

Oppo F7: A phone for the selfie-obsessed!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

An identical twin of Vivo V9, the Oppo F7 will interest the GenY.

NRI Om Malik among world's top 25 Web celebrities

NRI Om Malik among world's top 25 Web celebrities

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Blogging might be a leisure activity for many famous personalities but it has brought fame to people like India-born Om Malik who has been named as one of the global web celebrities by American magazine Forbes.

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Why India loves Rahul Dravid

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Fondly called The Wall, India's former captain has a lot to be inspired from.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Techies develop smart fatigues for Indian soldiers

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The device has been sent to the Defence Research and Development Organisation for approval and supply to the armed forces.

A videogame that helps rehabilitate elders

A videogame that helps rehabilitate elders

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The device helps players to invigorate their brains as they use their toes and muscles in their thighs while playing the game, researchers say.

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The easy-to-wear Jabra Elite Bluetooth earphones offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation and a trio of microphones, say Dhruv Munjal and Veer Arjun Singh.

Army arrests senior ULFA leader

Army arrests senior ULFA leader

Rediff.com9 Jun 2007

According to a source in the Army, the top leader of the ULFA's 28th battalion, which is most dreaded and highly active in eastern Assam districts, was handed over to the police in Tinsukia district on Saturday.

What Bill Gates forecasts

What Bill Gates forecasts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

High-tech luggage

High-tech luggage

Rediff.com12 May 2007

Simply put, there's no point to gadgetry without utility.

The hottest tech stuff for 2006

The hottest tech stuff for 2006

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Are you a 'Gizmo' freak?

Are you a 'Gizmo' freak?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Send us reviews of gizmos or gadgets you have recently purchased.

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

10 modern health problems and how to prevent it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Heard of poshitis, text neck? See what you can do to alter your habits and lead a healthy life.

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A UK professor predicts mobile computers will take the place of cell phones.

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Samsung's smartphone primacy under threat from Apple

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

It's earnings from mobile gadgets dropped 64%

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Navy, IAF join operation to rescue trapped Meghalaya miners

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Pump manufacturing company Kirloskar Brothers Ltd and Coal India on Friday are jointly moving 18 high-powered pumps to the mine, officials said.