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What this 8-year-old aspires to do as Microsoft CEO?
So, what were you up to when you were 8-year old? Perhaps, playing gully-cricket with your friends or busy with your play-station or spending your time counting your trump cards. Sigh! However, here’s this 8-year-old who is determined to think
A library without books to keep the geeks hooked
Imagine a library without any books in it. Impossible, right? Wrong! At Omaha in the US, it is a reality. A technology library promoting high-tech equipment and classes inside is revolutionising the way libraries work. You might mistake it for
ID proof will be must for matrimonial ads online
There have been various stories which we hear regarding various cheating or fake identities on matrimonial sites. In a move to curb such incidents, soon, ID proof must to place matrimonial ads online. A government official explained, “the guidelines, are
Tata group bullish on e-commerce site CliQ to drive sales
The Tata group of companies is depending heavily on its newly launched e-commerce platform to push consumer sales. The importance laid on the platform is evident by the money the group has splurged on it. Tata Unistore, Tata group’s online
Online RTIs for AAP
AAP is known to do things differently all the time. Yet again, they have pulled off a unique thing, they are now to open doors for online Right to Information (RTI) queries. If experts are to be believed, this would
Chili’s backing up personal service with table-top tech
It’s a game night, and you wonder whether you should dine out with a match playing in the foreground, or just order-in. Most people choose dining out because of the experience. Almost all of us have a deep-seated expectation of
Scientists develop tech to offer 5G like data speeds
The webpage on the phone takes ages to load, even with a 4G connection, and we wonder when the time will come when internet connections will fast as a flash. We guess the time is near. Scientists in the University
Panasonic to double India revenue by end of FY17
Panasonic India plans to expand its product portfolio and upgrade its distribution network in the country, in a bid to increase its India revenue from mobile phones to Rs 2,500 crore by the end of this fiscal. “India is an
Google thwarts Oracle’s claim for copyright infringement
In what can be called a big victory, Google bagged a jury verdict in its favour against Oracle Corp.’s accusation that the search-engine giant developed Android by copying its core Java technology illegaly, without a licence. Oracle had alleged that
Ads acceptable if Internet is for free
According to a new study by Zogby Analytics people are largely fine with ads if it means the Internet is free. The study said, nearly 85% of respondents preferred an ad-supported internet, instead of paying for online content. It was
Google Maps Ads with a twist
After guiding you on roads with the right directions, Google maps will give you prompts that will highlight restaurants and other merchants located along your way. It is a new way to treat ads that are acceptable to the audience
WhatsApp DOWN in the UK and parts of Europe
Whatsapp has become a part and parcel of our lives, and imagine a day without it? So, users have been complaining about the popular chat app’s sudden halt. It is not working in the UK, WHATSAPP is DOWN for parts
Adobe launches ‘visual storytelling’ web app
Adobe‘s Spark says it about “communicating with impact.” By looking and feel and also purpose it is like Canva. Previously, Adobe had provided free iOS apps: Adobe Post visually rich social media posts; Adobe Slate for web-based stories; Adobe Voice
NASA successfully launched a super pressure balloon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Successfully Launches Space Monitoring Balloon From Wanaka Airport, New Zealand. It was launched at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, on what can be called a potentially record-breaking, around-the-world test flight. Come to think of it,
Girls outperform boys in technology test
How many times have you woken up to see the newspapers report that girls have secured more marks than boys? While it is not only true for India, but also for the US. In a test by National Assessment of
Holograms to prevent frauds
Researchers at the Harvard University have finally found a way to prevent credit card frauds with compact holograms. Scientists have developed a new method to create holograms that can protect credit cards, driver’s licences etc from fraud. The research appears
Urban poor or not, Gayatri Jayaraman touched a nerve
“Objectively and relative to a vast majority of Indians, they aren’t “poor” at all. But they’re certainly hungry and broke a lot.” writes Gayatri Jayaraman in her Buzzfeed article. While the article has been getting a lot of eyeballs. It
Panama Papers leaked online
It has been a while, that the Panama Papers have been doing the round in our social media and news networks. What widened the scope and enormity of the entire debate is this database going online. Yes, there has been
Beauty startups find it difficult to survive
Within a year of inception, Amber Wellness an online beauty startup, has ended its services in Indian cities of Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai. The startup which was launched in August 2015 decided to shut down due to low-profit margins; though
