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An ex-Tesla engineer's herbal cure for hangovers

A South Korean engineer, who has worked with Facebook and Tesla, has launched his new venture.

Google Drive app gets replaced by Google Drive File Stream

Google will discontinue the Google Drive app by the end of next year. However, there is no need to panic, as it will get replaced by Drive File Stream.

A pen, capable of identifying cancer in seconds!

Facebook is beta testing a Tinder-like feature for friends

Facebook wants you to meet your friends more often, for which it's now beta testing a new feature in Messenger.

Satya Nadella turns author with 'Hit Refresh'

More than three years ago, on a cold February day, Microsoft's board of directors placed a huge responsibility on Indian-origin business executive Satya Nadella.

Artificial Intelligence, let's talk about the elephant in the room

Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk, Steve Wozniak, Bill Gates are not regular Joes. So when they repeatedly warn you about something, you listen.

Vivo V7 Plus with 24 MP selfie camera launched

Chinese device maker Vivo recently launched the Vivo V7+ at a Mumbai event. This selfie-focused flagship smartphone features a whopping 24-megapixel front camera with f/2.0 aperture bundled with a selfie soft light.

Come March 2018, BSNL to begin 5G field trials

In an attempt to bring the latest innovation in communications to its users, telecom firm BSNL announced that it signed an agreement with American tech company Coriant.

Is there a Mars-like 'Planet 9' hidden? Evidences say so!

There are currently eight planets in our solar system; but according to astronomers, there could be many more.

Facebook trains bots to understand human expressions, using Skype videos

Social media giant Facebook is revamping its AI-trained bots to mimic human facial expressions, reports said.

With Truecaller, you can scan numbers, access emergency helplines offline!

Truecaller will now let you scan phone numbers, including from billboards and street signs, and quickly save it to your contacts' list.

Making food is now as easy as turning on switch!

While we are nowhere close to producing any desired food using replicators like in Star Trek, a recent study has proven that food can be created out of thin air.

Panasonic P9 launched with a price tag of Rs. 6,290

Panasonic India has brought a new budget smartphone in the market called Panasonic P9, which comes with a 5-inch HD Asahi IPS display and is priced at Rs. 6,290.

Opera brings AI-based news feed for Indian iPhone users

A new version of Opera Mini has been launched to cater iPhone users in India. It comes with an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based news feed and offers Gujarati, Hindi and Tamil versions of it along with English.

Deutsche Bank finally ditches BlackBerry devices, opts for iPhones

Deutsche Bank AG will finally let go of the Blackberry devices that it has been issuing to its staff for office purposes; they will now be replaced with iPhones.

Bitcoin gets spooked, fails future safe-haven test

Digital currencies are perceived to be above regional crisis and political strife.

ASUS to launch Zenfone 4 series in India in September

Post the launch of ASUS Zenfone 4 series, an upgrade over the Zenfone 3 series, in Taiwan, the company is likely to bring its camera-centric series to India on September 14, two days after the much-touted iPhone 8 launch.

Planes without a pilot, are you okay with that idea?

We are very close to having driverless cars. Therefore, it's about time that we discuss the natural progression -pilotless planes.

What NOT to do on Facebook!

Social media giant Facebook lets you do many things.

SBI to launch SIA, its own chatbot!

India's largest public sector bank is gearing up to go hi-tech. Its new offering- SIA- is currently under beta-testing.

All Nokia smartphones will get Android Oreo update

Bringing a smile on the face of Nokia users, HMD Global has now confirmed that all of its Nokia smartphones will receive the latest Android version i.e. Android 8.0 Oreo.

Want to win a million dollars? Just solve this puzzle

A lucrative offer is up for grabs for coders: if you can build a program to solve the age-old Queens Puzzle, you could win a million dollars.

Men, beware! Binge drinking more risky for men than women

While the general perception is that binge drinking affects women more than men, researchers say that the opposite is true.

How should you decide your next cellphone?

We don't live in the times of Nokia 1110 anymore. There's a reason why I brought it up.

A medical camera that can see through the human body

A camera can see through the human body and, no, I am not joking.

This device will tell you if you're stinking!

The Japanese tech company Konica Minolta has come up with an app that will help you self-test if your sweat is bothering others too.

Can robots write news? Well, Google thinks so!

When technology evolves, the tremors of it are felt even at the unlikeliest of places.

Samsung launches Galaxy J7 plus with dual camera, Bixby

Recently Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus has been launched in Thailand. It's the second phone by the South Korean giant, after Galaxy Note 8, which comes with a dual-camera setup.

Are you ready to ride in a pilotless sky taxi?

We all know at least one person around us, who has a fear of flying or "aviophobia" and that includes flying on a commercial airplane, which has a licensed pilot. Therefore, it shouldn't be hard to understand, why some people are petrified of riding a pilotless passenger-carrying sky taxi.

How to secure cryptocurrency? Do's and Don'ts

Cryptocurrency is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting avenues to invest due to the great return over investments.

Huawei claims its new chip can beat Apple and Samsung

The third-largest smartphone maker in the world, Huawei, has made a powerful new AI-powered smartphone chip, which it says would give the company an edge over rivals Apple and Samsung.

Microsoft confirms the date for next major Windows 10 upgrade

It's official! Microsoft's next major update for Windows 10 is set to be released on 17th October this year.

Launch failure not due to overloading, says ISRO chairman

Following the failure of ISRO's PSLVC39 rocket to launch India's eighth navigation satellite IRNSS-1H, the space agency has been investigating the failure.

Facebook ended up mapping 23 countries to expand the Internet

Facebook wants to ensure that the Internet reaches every corner of the world.

Tinder is at the very top of Apple App Store

Love is a right swipe away. Kidding! But then again it just might be because a lot of people are downloading Tinder now.

India: Climate-based system to identify and predict dengue outbreaks

International researchers developed a climate-based system to predict the spread of dengue disease in various parts of India.

Proof of aliens? Stephen Hawking mission detects mysterious signals

A mission to find alien life has picked up mysterious radio signals coming from a galaxy three billion light years away.

Soon, charge your cellphone by just walking!

Smartphones aren't a choice but a necessity today; mobile phones are becoming smarter, but most of them come with dumb batteries.

Apple 10th anniversary iPhones to be unveiled on 12 September

On 12 September, tech-giant Apple is going to unveil its much-anticipated 10th anniversary iPhone with a brand new design.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2: Read this review before you buy!

Last May, Xiaomi introduced the Mi Max, a phone with a difference; unlike most others, it came with a massive 6.44-inch display.