News for 'wi-fi'

IM hacked net connection of Navi Mumbai resident

IM hacked net connection of Navi Mumbai resident

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

The Indian Mujahideen module, which sent the terror mail claiming responsibility for the Varanasi blast, had hacked into the broadband Internet connection of a Navi Mumbai resident.Police sources said that the Wireless Fidelity that was used to send the five-page email was traced to a house in sector 17, Vashi in Navi Mumbai.The house owner's insecure WiFI was hacked into, the sources said, adding the logger of the router has been disabled.

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

At an hourly payment of Rs 315 or $7, you can avail of these 'snooze cabins' equipped with a bed, a working table, wi-fi facility, electric-plugs, flat screen TV, DVD player and cell phone charging sockets, airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited said.

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

2 bulbs that emit all colours from 3,000K (warm white) to 6,500K (cool day light).

Delhi blasts: IM man provided logistical support

Delhi blasts: IM man provided logistical support

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The Delhi police on Wednesday accused a suspected member of the Indian Mujahideen of providing logistical support to enable the terror group's media cell head and others to hack a wi-fi system to send emails minutes before the serial blasts in the capital last year.

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The Global Positioning System doesn't work in buildings as the satellite signals it uses cannot get through walls. But, in this system, a cellphone can use nearby Wi-Fi transmitters instead of satellites -- it triangulates their signals to calculate its position, which it then displays on a map, the New Scientist reported. The system is being currently tested in Finland.

Fight mobile battery woes with these portable chargers

Fight mobile battery woes with these portable chargers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

To find out how many times a phone can be charged with the portable charger, you would need to divide the mAh of the charger by the mAh of the phone.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 7.7 in India, Tab 2 globally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 DT-P6800, also known as the Galaxy Tab 680, has been launched in India, with the device listed on Flipkart at Rs. 33,571. The device runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb, but will get an Android 4.0 ICS upgrade soon.

Trevor Chesterfield: enthusiasm unmatched!

Trevor Chesterfield: enthusiasm unmatched!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Bikash Mohapatra says the interactions he had with the late cricket journalist during the just-concluded World Cup left him with memories for a lifetime.

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Firstlook: Asus M10, an all-in-one smartphone

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Here are some salient features of the Garmin-Asus M10 smartphone that was launched in India on March 30.

Indians spend more on security gadgets

Indians spend more on security gadgets

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Indians have been splurging huge money on securing their houses and new-found wealth, pushing demand for security gadgets by over 50 per cent to Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion).

Verify and issue SIM cards, Govt tells telcos

Verify and issue SIM cards, Govt tells telcos

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

Home Ministry sources said all telecom operators in the country had been asked not to issue SIM cards without verification or in bulk.

New Windows OS, old concerns

New Windows OS, old concerns

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Users find W10 a definite improvement over the Windows 8.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

Rural folks too love loaded mobiles

Rural folks too love loaded mobiles

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Keeping this in view, the company is aiming to launch mobile devices with Wi-Fi and near field communication capabilities, touch-screen facility and location based services in the Indian market.

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"We are strengthening our communication and other infrastructure to continue the agitation for a long period," said Deep Khatri associated with managing logistics at the Singhu Border protest site.

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Cupertino, California-based company, according to Apple retail sources, said initially the 8 GB version of the much-hyped touchscreen device -- which combines Wi-Fi capabilities with a powerful email client, TV feeds, online music store and map-based location guide -- will be launched at a price ranging between Rs 27,200 and Rs 28,000.

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

RCom buys African firm for $500 mn

RCom buys African firm for $500 mn

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

RComm has reportedly acquired an African firm for $500 million to offer telecom access services in Uganda.

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Hotels go hi-tech to woo travellers

Rediff.com18 May 2009

Today, when you check into a hotel, be sure to expect more than just a helpful bell-boy and a smiling concierge. As it is, the category of business travellers has been growing at a healthy clip. However, the rise of low-cost airlines and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has now given the entire travelling space a shot in the arm.

Rly stations to have Wi-Max Internet

Rly stations to have Wi-Max Internet

Rediff.com19 May 2007

Railtel has entered into an agreement with US-based Pronto Services, which will create facilities at 50 railway stations through Wi-Max technology.

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The plea was filed by advocate Chaitanya Rohilla who stated that WhatsApp changed its privacy policy in "most arbitrary manner" and had made it compulsory for its users to accept its terms and conditions, failing which the accounts and services would be terminated after February 8, 2021 for the respective user.

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Most Covid-tracking apps don't ensure privacy protection: Study

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Professor Masooda Bashir and doctoral student Tanusree Sharma from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign analysed 50 COVID-19-related apps available in the Google Play store for their access to users' personal data and their privacy protections. The researchers noted that it is disconcerting that these apps are continuously collecting and processing highly sensitive and personally identifiable information, about health, location and direct identifiers like name, age, email address and voter or national identification of a user.

Top 7 tablets under Rs 20,000

Top 7 tablets under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

This list does not follow any particular ranking, but remains a collection of the most popular tablets in this price category.

Services that will make your travel cheaper

Services that will make your travel cheaper

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Start-ups are changing the way people take vacations.

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

5 trendy smartphones launched this November

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The best in their class, all these five offer premium quality, exciting features that suit different budgets

COVID-19 patients can end home isolation after 17 days

COVID-19 patients can end home isolation after 17 days

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'Patient under home isolation will end home isolation after 17 days of onset of symptoms (or date of sampling, for pre-symptomatic cases) and no fever for 10 days. There is no need for testing after the home isolation period is over,' the revised guidelines stated.

A laptop with whole-day-battery life at Rs 26,000

A laptop with whole-day-battery life at Rs 26,000

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The 10-inch LED backlit Eee PC with a keyboard 92 per cent the size of a conventional desktop keyboard comes with 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0 and a 160GB hard disk with an additional 10GB of Eee online storage.

Beware! Virus can kill your mobile

Beware! Virus can kill your mobile

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

Cellphone users are unaware that there are almost 200 viruses that can get into their phones, and wipe out the entire address book, data and music files while they perform an everyday tasks.

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

New to online learning? 14 TIPS for beginners

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Choose a place with bright lighting and always sit at the opposite angle so that people can see you clearly.

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Meet Giiro, an Alexa-powered bot which can be your health companion at work.

Five rules for web security

Five rules for web security

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Want to impress upon somebody how internet savvy you are? Here are five simple rules that will protect you and your data online.

ITC plans 3-star hotels in rural areas

ITC plans 3-star hotels in rural areas

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The rooms will be priced between Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,400, based on the location, and will provide a basic room and dining service, gym and a wi-fi connection.

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

There are so many, discovers Pallavi Aman Singh.

DTH gets strong govt signal

DTH gets strong govt signal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Mobile calls for a dime

Mobile calls for a dime

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Recently, Hutchison 3G announced a commercial VoIP service for mobile phones

Spice launches the value for money Stellar 520n

Spice launches the value for money Stellar 520n

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

The phone is equipped with a 1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor and a majestic 5-inch HD IPS display.

McDonald's gets a new look

McDonald's gets a new look

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

Wireless broadband is here!

Wireless broadband is here!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005