Home Ministry website hacked?
The website of the Union Home Ministry was non-functional on Sunday and officials said cyber experts were trying to ascertain if it had been hacked.
"I don't know when the site developed the snag," ministry spokesperson K.S. Dhatwalia told IANS. "Details will be available after we find out the glitches.
Tim Cook predicts: Augmented Reality could be as big as smartphone
"I regard it as a big idea like the smartphone. The smartphone is for everyone, we don't have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: it's for everyone. I think AR is that big, it's huge," Cook said.
"I view AR like I view the silicon here in my iPhone, it's not a product per se, it's a core technology," he added.
Apple’s new mystery device spotted yet again
Apple has asked for permanent confidentiality for this particular product, which means we’re still pretty much in the dark about what this could be. All we know for now is the fact that it comes with Bluetooth LE and NFC. Given that the secret is still pretty much intact, there have been quite a lot of speculations as to what this could be.
Google Assistant could be coming to your old Android phone as well
Based on the code in a new alpha release of the Google app for Android , it looks like Google Assistant could be coming to older phones as well. The app includes code for adding the AI-powered bot to any phone, as Android Police reports .
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X price announced
Price for the Redmi Note 4X starts from RMB 999 (Approx. Rs. 9,700), whereas the limited edition Hatsune Miku edition is priced at RMB 1,299 (Approx Rs. 12,600). The Hatsune Miku variant has the same specifications as the normal version but it comes bundled with a customised power bank, phone casing, and a Hatsune theme pack.
LG G6 confirmed to have top-tier audio skills
That news comes straight from LG itself, with the company claiming that with this new DAC there will be almost no loss of acoustic information, and distortion levels of just 0.0002%, leading to clean sound that’s almost identical to the original recording.
This new 32-bit DAC can also control the left and right earphones separately, for more balanced sound, which LG reckons brings the experience closer to feeling like you’re actually at a live concert.
Tim Cook wants steps ahead to fight fake news
Apple CEO, Tim Cook has urged companies to raise their voices in unison about the growing menace of fake news that’s floating around on Facebook and Twitter. He mentioned that people are merely complaining now, and there needs to be something like a PSA (public service announcement) to call out fake news when they emerge. Cook mentioned that fake news today is “killing people’s minds.” Those are pretty strong words coming from the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the world.
Reliance Jio customers to get 6-Series numbers
Reliance Jio has been granted permission by theDepartment of Telecommunications (DoT) to use 6-Series numbers, i.e. mobile numbers that begin with ‘6’. The carrier can use these numbers in Assam, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.
Indian smartphone market grew by 5.2 per cent in 2016
According to a recent report from market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), India registered 109.1 million units of smartphone shipments in 2016. Despite of the demonetisation drive in November, there is a marginal 5.2 per cent of annual growth in 2016.
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The website of the Union Home Ministry was non-functional on Sunday and officials said cyber experts were trying to ascertain if it had been hacked.
"I don't know when the site developed the snag," ministry spokesperson K.S. Dhatwalia told IANS. "Details will be available after we find out the glitches.
"I regard it as a big idea like the smartphone. The smartphone is for everyone, we don't have to think the iPhone is about a certain demographic, or country or vertical market: it's for everyone. I think AR is that big, it's huge," Cook said.
"I view AR like I view the silicon here in my iPhone, it's not a product per se, it's a core technology," he added.
Apple’s new mystery device spotted yet again
Apple has asked for permanent confidentiality for this particular product, which means we’re still pretty much in the dark about what this could be. All we know for now is the fact that it comes with Bluetooth LE and NFC. Given that the secret is still pretty much intact, there have been quite a lot of speculations as to what this could be.
Google Assistant could be coming to your old Android phone as well
Based on the code in a new alpha release of the Google app for Android , it looks like Google Assistant could be coming to older phones as well. The app includes code for adding the AI-powered bot to any phone, as Android Police reports .
Price for the Redmi Note 4X starts from RMB 999 (Approx. Rs. 9,700), whereas the limited edition Hatsune Miku edition is priced at RMB 1,299 (Approx Rs. 12,600). The Hatsune Miku variant has the same specifications as the normal version but it comes bundled with a customised power bank, phone casing, and a Hatsune theme pack.
That news comes straight from LG itself, with the company claiming that with this new DAC there will be almost no loss of acoustic information, and distortion levels of just 0.0002%, leading to clean sound that’s almost identical to the original recording.
This new 32-bit DAC can also control the left and right earphones separately, for more balanced sound, which LG reckons brings the experience closer to feeling like you’re actually at a live concert.
Tim Cook wants steps ahead to fight fake news
Apple CEO, Tim Cook has urged companies to raise their voices in unison about the growing menace of fake news that’s floating around on Facebook and Twitter. He mentioned that people are merely complaining now, and there needs to be something like a PSA (public service announcement) to call out fake news when they emerge. Cook mentioned that fake news today is “killing people’s minds.” Those are pretty strong words coming from the CEO of one of the biggest companies in the world.
Reliance Jio has been granted permission by the
According to a recent report from market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), India registered 109.1 million units of smartphone shipments in 2016. Despite of the demonetisation drive in November, there is a marginal 5.2 per cent of annual growth in 2016.
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#TodayInTech: February 10, 2017 - TechRadar India
Nokia may revive the legendary N-series
Nokia has filed the “Nseries” trademark with the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC). The trademark documents were first spotted on SAIC’s website on Wednesday. This hints that the company may come up with all new Nseries in China by the end of this year.
You can now pre-order Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro in India
The latest mid-ranger Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro was launched recently in India. The smartphone is now available for pre-order on company’s official online store at a price of Rs. 36,900. Shipping will begin from February 24th 2017 and the device will be available in Gold and Rose colours.
Booking cabs gets difficult as Uber and Ola drivers go on strike
The strike is applicable across the whole Delhi-NCR region including Noida and Gurugram. The drivers are demanding better pay, relaxed hours for targets, more perks and amenities, accident insurance and more.
WhatsApp rolls out 2-step verification
Two-step verification is an optional feature that adds more security to your account. With the feature enabled, any attempt to verify your phone number on WhatsApp must be accompanied by a six-digit passcode of your choosing.
Google Chrome now supports VR content for your web browsing enjoyment
Google announced today that it's updated the Chrome browser to support VR-enabled websites, allowing those surfing applicable parts of the net to strap on their goggles and dive in.
US may ask you for your social networking credentials to let you in
If you are planning a visit to the US, you could be asked to hand over Facebook and other social media passwords as part of an enhanced security process, media reports said.
Paytm plans to kill card transactions in India soon
The CEO of Paytm, Vijay Shekhar, has mentioned that he remains optimistic about soon replacing conventional card transactions in the country. With Paytm already seeing 8.5 million transactions on a daily basis, this day might not be far away.
Ola CFO and CMO resign
Ola has been struggling to gather funds to stand against its rival Uber in recent times. Looks like things are not cooling down for the company as Chief Financial Officer and former Infosys employee Rajiv Bansal has resigned from his position, as per sources linked to the company. Along with Bansal, the Chief Marketing Officer Raghuvesh Sarup has also departed from the company.
OnePlus 3T receives oxygen 4.0.3 update
The new updates includes Wi-Fi IPv6 support toggle, optimized smart Wi-Fi switcher, increased stability of the camera app, optimized exposure when taking night time photos, upgraded audio parameters and Amazon Prime app which will be pre-installed.
Another iPhone rumours pops up
It is strongly anticipated that Apple will introduce wireless charging in at least one of the new models. According to a report by KGI Analyst Ming Chi Ko, procured by MacRumors, all three models releasing in 2017 will sport wireless charging.
Nokia may revive the legendary N-series
Nokia has filed the “Nseries” trademark with the Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC). The trademark documents were first spotted on SAIC’s website on Wednesday. This hints that the company may come up with all new Nseries in China by the end of this year.
You can now pre-order Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro in India
The latest mid-ranger Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro was launched recently in India. The smartphone is now available for pre-order on company’s official online store at a price of Rs. 36,900. Shipping will begin from February 24th 2017 and the device will be available in Gold and Rose colours.
Booking cabs gets difficult as Uber and Ola drivers go on strike
The strike is applicable across the whole Delhi-NCR region including Noida and Gurugram. The drivers are demanding better pay, relaxed hours for targets, more perks and amenities, accident insurance and more.
WhatsApp rolls out 2-step verification
Two-step verification is an optional feature that adds more security to your account. With the feature enabled, any attempt to verify your phone number on WhatsApp must be accompanied by a six-digit passcode of your choosing.
Google Chrome now supports VR content for your web browsing enjoyment
Google announced today that it's updated the Chrome browser to support VR-enabled websites, allowing those surfing applicable parts of the net to strap on their goggles and dive in.
US may ask you for your social networking credentials to let you in
If you are planning a visit to the US, you could be asked to hand over Facebook and other social media passwords as part of an enhanced security process, media reports said.
Paytm plans to kill card transactions in India soon
The CEO of Paytm, Vijay Shekhar, has mentioned that he remains optimistic about soon replacing conventional card transactions in the country. With Paytm already seeing 8.5 million transactions on a daily basis, this day might not be far away.
Ola CFO and CMO resign
Ola has been struggling to gather funds to stand against its rival Uber in recent times. Looks like things are not cooling down for the company as Chief Financial Officer and former Infosys employee Rajiv Bansal has resigned from his position, as per sources linked to the company. Along with Bansal, the Chief Marketing Officer Raghuvesh Sarup has also departed from the company.
OnePlus 3T receives oxygen 4.0.3 update
The new updates includes Wi-Fi IPv6 support toggle, optimized smart Wi-Fi switcher, increased stability of the camera app, optimized exposure when taking night time photos, upgraded audio parameters and Amazon Prime app which will be pre-installed.
Another iPhone rumours pops up
It is strongly anticipated that Apple will introduce wireless charging in at least one of the new models. According to a report by KGI Analyst Ming Chi Ko, procured by MacRumors, all three models releasing in 2017 will sport wireless charging.
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