News for 'wearable technology'

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.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

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.

Now,a robot that lets users feel physical contact!

Now,a robot that lets users feel physical contact!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Lead scientist Prof Dzmitry Tsetserukou of Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan, said the iFeel-IM robotic device was designed to add a human touch to the ethereal world of cyberspace.

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

At 7k, IIT grads design device to detect heart health

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The device is powered by AI engine that conducts risk analysis on an individual's health data to note the slightest of deviations from their healthy baselines and detect any early signs of health deterioration.

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.

Indian IT geek develops digital 'sixth sense'

Indian IT geek develops digital 'sixth sense'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

It's a digital prototype called "sixth sense" that is currently being evaluated by major companies like Microsoft, Google, Hewlett-Packard and Samsung. The brain behind this device is the 28-year-old Indian-born Pranav Mistry, a researcher at the Media Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

Moto 360 will impress you despite a few glitches

Moto 360 will impress you despite a few glitches

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

At Rs 17,999, Motorola's smartwatch is a real contender in the Android category.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

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.

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

ICC not sure if sensors will do enough to check chucking menace

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

The ICC is cautiously optimistic that wearable sensors can provide the technological breakthrough needed to stamp out illegal bowling actions but does not expect them to be ready for trial in matches before mid-2015.

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.

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

One key suggestion is to be mindful to practise respect and empathy consciously.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The company plans to bring more 4G-enabled devices in near future in a lower price range.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

Apple Watch gets an Indian touch

Apple Watch gets an Indian touch

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Apple Watch is expected to be available for preview from April 10.

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

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

LG to launch smartphones with curved display

LG to launch smartphones with curved display

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Last month Samsung said that it will launch smartphones with curved display in October.

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.

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Even though Note 4 happens to be a marquee device, it faces stiff competition from iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3. Having said that, we bring you features of this phone that sets it apart from the competition.

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

General insurance 2.0: Settling claims automatically

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

With mobile data getting cheaper, insurers are introducing technologies that eases buying and lodging claims.

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.

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Which one suits your budget and needs?

Flipkart raises $1 bn funding, highest ever in Indian e-commerce

Flipkart raises $1 bn funding, highest ever in Indian e-commerce

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

The company did not disclose its new holding pattern.

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.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc may have disappointed many consumers by not putting sapphire glass covers on its new iPhone, but the scratch-resistant material is gradually making its way into mobile devices despite manufacturing challenges and high costs.

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.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Kolkata-based firm already has a presence in 22 states with over 2,000 branches and 5.9 million borrowers.

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Many app makers have stopped work on their projects or abandoned them, mostly because of the lack of customers or limitations of the device.

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.