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Apple announces iPad with 128gb storage capacity

Apple announces iPad with 128gb storage capacity

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Wi-Fi only model costs $799 and one with cellular connection costs $929.

Spicing it up: Tata plans to expand Ginger hotels

Spicing it up: Tata plans to expand Ginger hotels

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

After taking a few knocks, the Tata group-owned no-frills hotel chain is putting its expansion plans on the fast track.

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Jio launches India's first in-flight mobile services

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Jio has partnered with AeroMobile to launch mobile services on 22 flights on international routes, with plans starting at Rs 499 per day.

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

New Asha 310 to come with a full-touch 3-inch display, 2 MP camera and Wi-Fi.

India Inc bets big on rail orders

India Inc bets big on rail orders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.

PICS: Incredibly crazy hotel rooms around the world

PICS: Incredibly crazy hotel rooms around the world

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

From rooms in a former prison and a discarded Boeing 747 to ones made entirely of chocolate and for doggies. We bring you the weirdest hotel accommodations in the world.

Vote - Are you happy with the Railway Budget?

Vote - Are you happy with the Railway Budget?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Railway Budget for 2016-17 spared passengers and freight from any increase in tariffs.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

Amazing phablets you can buy under Rs 20,000

Amazing phablets you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The Zenfone 6 is based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system but is upgradable to Android 4.4 KitKat version.

Microsoft Surface tablet at $499: Will YOU buy it?

Microsoft Surface tablet at $499: Will YOU buy it?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

US based Get Ahead reader Rangaprabhu Parthasarthy feels the Microsoft Surface tablet would have given Apple's iPad a tough time had it been priced at $300.

Navy's reluctance to vacate spectrum may delay 5G auction

Navy's reluctance to vacate spectrum may delay 5G auction

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The Indian Navy has expressed reservations in vacating 100 Mhz of the spectrum, proposed to be sold in the tender expected next year, sources said. This could delay the Centre's plans to proceed with the 5G auctions in 2022. A department of telecom (DoT) official said, "The Indian Navy is showing reluctance in vacating the spectrum from the 3.3 GHz-3.4 GHz band that it is using. "Unless there is some traction with them on this issue, we can't seek consultation from TRAI." The 3300 MHz-3600 MHz (or 3.3GHz-3.6GHz) will be auctioned for the first time in the proposed 5G auctions, likely next year.

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If you are mulling the idea of buying a smartphone with great specs in the sub-50K range, then these five launched in 2014 are worth a look.

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Who says feature phones have become a thing of past?

iPad Air is the best money can buy

iPad Air is the best money can buy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

iPad Air is thinner in width and depth and considerably lighter and easier to hold.

WB: Shouts of change, whispers of scepticism

WB: Shouts of change, whispers of scepticism

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Sumit Bhattacharya listens in to conversations in poll-bound Kolkata.

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Affordable and packed with features, these devices score high on the value-for-money proposition.

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

UK police probing alleged Google privacy breach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The Metropolitan Police has said it was probing into complaints that the search engine picked up people's online activities through unprotected home and business networks while photographing neighbourhoods for its 'street view' mapping feature.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

It will take on Samsung Galaxy Tab models that start at about Rs 24,000.

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Apple cuts iPad-2 prices 17% to Rs 24.5K

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

It will take on Samsung Galaxy Tab models that start at about Rs 24,000.

Review: Should YOU buy Nokia Asha 300?

Review: Should YOU buy Nokia Asha 300?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

A phone that gives you access to basic mail on the go, a bit of web browsing and social networking, the Nokia Asha 300 at Rs 7,409 offers some nice features such as 3G connectivity, a 1GHz processor and a strong build. The biggest downer however is the absence of Wi-Fi and a cumbersome resistive touchscreen experience.

Apple iPad Mini: Will YOU buy it for Rs 18k?

Apple iPad Mini: Will YOU buy it for Rs 18k?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Apple unveiled the iPad Mini on October 23 and is likely to make its presence felt in India next month. But at Rs 18k for a Wi-Fi-only model, will you go for it?

At Rs 2,999, tablet PC Aakash 2 is now up for grabs!

At Rs 2,999, tablet PC Aakash 2 is now up for grabs!

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Aakash 2 aka UbiSlate 7 to be tentatively released in January 2012 comes with a better processor and Wi-Fi + 3G option.

Google may face US probe over data collection

Google may face US probe over data collection

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The search engine giant Google Inc may face probe from German and American US agencies following its disclosure that it had recorded messages sent over unsecured wireless networks.

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Will YOU buy this Android ICS tablet for Rs 12k?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Zync Z999 plus is a significant improvement over its predecessor and stands tall among the competition. If you are in the market to buy a tablet in the price range of Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000, you can consider this device.

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

If you are searching for low cost tablets in India, you must be aware of the fact that most of these products come along with some truly great features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. Therefore, the low price tags do not relate to low quality. Here, then, is a list of nine most affordable tablets that are available in India these days.

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The device will allow users to operate electrical appliances at their home from anywhere in the world at any time at a very low cost, a college spokesman said.

Individual brilliance and collective productivity

Individual brilliance and collective productivity

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

We have not yet internalised the need for reliability in our schema to emerge as an industrial society, says Sonali Ranade

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

This is the $30-laptop developed in India!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

India has unveiled a $30 'laptop' which makes it the world's cheapest computing device of this kind.

India's first 3G tablet is here!

India's first 3G tablet is here!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Designed as a multi functional device, Olive Pad operates on an Android Operating System and supports 3.5G High-Speed Uplink Packet Access, Wi-fi, and Bluetooth.

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.

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Check out the new Apple iPad

Check out the new Apple iPad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The new iPad lands in stores on April 27, and all those who haven't got an iPad or a tablet PC yet, but are considering to buy the device, could go and try the third-generation model that goes on sale on Friday.

The curious case of Kenneth Haywood

The curious case of Kenneth Haywood

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Kenneth Haywood, the US national who gave the Indian police a slip, remains a mystery. Rediff's Matthew Schneeberger investigates.

Navi Mumbai duo questioned about IM's terror email

Navi Mumbai duo questioned about IM's terror email

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The terror mail, traced to a residential complex in Navi Mumabi, had claimed responsibility for Tuesday's blast at a crowded bathing ghat in Varanasi that left a child dead and 37 others injured. The five-page email sent by Indian Mujahideen has been sent using an unsecured WiFi of Airtel Broadband belonging to the two, official sources said

Apple's new stunning iPad

Apple's new stunning iPad

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The new iPad Wi-Fi models will be available in black or white at price of $499.

Naval ship arrives in Kochi with Indians from Maldives

Naval ship arrives in Kochi with Indians from Maldives

Rediff.com10 May 2020

This is the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Apart from the Google team led by AI scientist Manish Gupta, the company will also partner with the research community across the country to focus on tackling challenges in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Why India's $30-laptop joke isn't funny anymore

Why India's $30-laptop joke isn't funny anymore

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The government is wasting tax money and making a laughing stock of Indian technological prowess. It isn't its job to create and sell cheap PCs.

Now, rent an apartment at world's tallest tower!

Now, rent an apartment at world's tallest tower!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

For those who would like to spend a night at the world's tallest tower, an online company in the UAE is offering a lucrative deal.