News for 'wearable devices'

How smart is Sony?

How smart is Sony?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

To take on competition from Motorola, Samsung and Apple, Sony recently launched two wearable devices: Smartwatch 3 and Smartband Talk. Shruti Puri finds out their worth

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

D2C brands hitch a ride on the quick commerce wagon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

As quick-commerce players find their foothold among consumers, brands are all set to step up their presence on these platforms.

New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The researchers built small, battery-free devices with antennas that can detect, harness and reflect a TV signal, which then is picked up by other similar devices.

Micromax set to enter services biz

Micromax set to enter services biz

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For the next few years, the company would tap services in the areas of education, health and security, through partnerships.

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Note 7 features 5.7-inch display, 12MP rear and 5MP front camera, 64GB onboard memory and 3,500 mAh battery

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Many imported things became costlier as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked customs duties on these products in the Union Budget 2018-19.

India has 146,000 ultra-high networth individuals

India has 146,000 ultra-high networth individuals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The total wealth of the ultra HNIs, or those with a networth of over Rs 25 cr, grew by five per cent to Rs 1.35 lakh cr.

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Apple unveils the Watch, larger iPhones at star-studded event

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

OK To Carry Your Phone To The Toilet?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

One should use the mobile with needed discipline, advises Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.

Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge

Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

When computing moved to the cloud, it brought a lot of advantages of managing data at scale. Computation of large sets of information sourced from several locations allowed experts to interpret data at scale with flexibility. Artificial intelligence (AI) played a critical role in helping understand patterns which could lead to business insights. In the new scenario, using AI in the cloud is not enough anymore.

Digital India Act won't be in place before 2024 election

Digital India Act won't be in place before 2024 election

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

The government may not be able to put in place the Digital India Act, which aims to replace over 23 years old IT Act 2000, before the next general election, as there is not much time left for extensive consultation, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. While speaking at the Global Technology Summit 2023, the minister, however, said the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act will be out later this month for consultation and are expected to be notified by the end of December or early January. Chandrasekhar said the existing IT Act doesn't even have the word internet, and there is a consensus that it can be safely superseded and replaced.

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

It is the most-awaited smartphone of 2018.

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Honor Band 4: Worth your time and money?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Honor Band 4 comes with a 0.95-inch 240 x 120 display that is sufficiently sharp and lively, says Dhruv Munjal.

India hub gives Tesco stores robotic technology leg-up

India hub gives Tesco stores robotic technology leg-up

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Helping UK outlets get wearable devices, robotics; apps to identify empty kitchen jars and auto-order likely soon

Electronics manufacturing gets a reality check; only $225 bn value by FY26

Electronics manufacturing gets a reality check; only $225 bn value by FY26

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The government's ambitious vision document that aims at achieving electronics manufacturing with a value of $300 billion by FY26 (including exports of $105-130 billion) could end up far lower than the target, according to a reality check this month. The reality check came from the Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), which partnered with the government in preparing the document. The members of the ICEA are mobile and electronics companies, and its assessment, based on current trends, indicates that the total electronics production in FY26 will be around $225 billion.

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Apple set to unveil smartwatch, bigger iPhone

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Shares of the company rose more than 1 percent to $99.44 in heavy trading.

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Can Apple beat competitors with iPhone6, watch?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

With the world of technology evolving at a rapid pace, 2014 witnessed a sea change in terms of the gadgets that arrived to the party.

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Tatas develop world's first safety watch for workers

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The watch has been designed by multiple Tata Group companies

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dixon Technologies right now is a beehive of activity. It is building a new facility in Noida to make 1.3 million laptops for Taiwanese PC maker Acer. The facility must be up and running in four months. The pace of activity will only increase. Last week Dixon won a similar contract from Lenovo, the Chinese personal computer maker and the third largest information technology (IT) hardware brand in India, to assemble laptops and notebooks. Though the clientele in these two cases is Taiwanese and Chinese, Dixon is a company reaching for the stars with its feet planted firmly in the Indian government's policy.

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her fourth Budget in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said. The department of consumer affairs on Wednesday called a meeting with industry stakeholders. After the meeting, Singh said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.

Few Takers For Sub-Rs 10k Smartphones

Few Takers For Sub-Rs 10k Smartphones

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

As many as 37 per cent of smartphones sold in India in 2022 cost Rs 15,000 or more.

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Wrist bands range from leather and stainless steel to sports models in hues from pink to blue.

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Will Apple Do in India What Samsung Did In Vietnam?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Apple is hoping to assemble in India 25 per cent of all iPhones produced globally to reduce its heavy dependence on China.

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Monday launched a facility which allows account-holders to transfer funds through Twitter.

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Drones are of course, remotely controlled and modern ships are also chip-driven.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

They are lighter and cheaper than their older sibling, the Gear Icon X, says Khalid Anzar.

Infosys to acquire US-based Kaleidoscope Innovation

Infosys to acquire US-based Kaleidoscope Innovation

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It designs microsurgical instruments, devices used in minimally invasive surgery, drug delivery devices for ophthalmic therapies and user-centric wearables.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

A fitness band from Vishal Gondal to take on gyms

A fitness band from Vishal Gondal to take on gyms

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The Goqii fitness tracker is a wrist band that measures one's steps, calories burnt, distance travelled, and even tracks the sleeping patterns.

Realme Eyes Top Spot In Mobile Market

Realme Eyes Top Spot In Mobile Market

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'Last year we sold 18 million phones in India, this year we should do 23-24 million, and next year our target is to hit 40 million.'

Explained: What tokenisation means and how it will affect card users

Explained: What tokenisation means and how it will affect card users

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently said no entity in the card transaction or payment chain, apart from the card issuers and card networks, will be allowed to store sensitive user data from January 1, 2022. Instead, in transactions card data will be converted to tokens.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based NorthStar uses Internet of Things platform to monitor school buses, facilitate disaster prevention & better emergency management.

How RBI plans to ensure security of card data

How RBI plans to ensure security of card data

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

In a bid to ensure security of card data, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the scope of tokenisation and permitted card issuers to act as token service providers (TSP). Under tokenisation services, a unique alternate code is generated to facilitate transactions through cards. The RBI on Tuesday extended the device-based tokenisation to card-on-file tokenisation (CoFT) services, a move that will bar the merchants from storing actual card data. Card-on-file refers to card information stored by payment gateway and merchants to process future transactions.

Will smartwatches catch the fancy of Swiss companies?

Will smartwatches catch the fancy of Swiss companies?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

With their hundreds of years of watch making experience, Swiss watchmakers can afford to take a long view of technological fads and fashions.

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The new design begins with a layer of thermally conductive material that rests on the skin and spreads out the heat.