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WhatsApp Working On Adding QR Codes And NFC Tags

May 7, 2016    
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WhatsApp continues to release more new features to further separate itself from other popular free messaging apps like WeChat and Line. Now, rumor has it that the latest feature that could be added would make it even easier and quicker to add multiple friends to a chat at once. WhatsApp is reportedly working on adding a few ways users can send group invites. These include QR codes, NFC tags and links. Currently, new…    read more 

Scientist Builds Fully Functional Hoverbike

May 5, 2016    
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British plumber and inventor Colin Furze builds amazing hoverbike in his backyard!used a pair of motor and propellers designed for parasailing to build a FLYING HOVERBIKE and it really works. It is one of his most dangerous builds to date, But seeing how it flies it almost us want to own one too.   That being said, even though Colin is about the farthest thing you’ll find from a trained professional, you…    read more 

Video:Texas Father and Son’s Seat Belt Releases During Terrifying Roller Coaster Ride

April 30, 2016    
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A fun outing at the Wonderland Amusement Park in Amarillo, Texas, turned into a horrifying nightmare for a father and his young son last Friday. Delbert Latham and his 6-year-old son Kaysen were riding the Mouse Trap roller coaster at the popular Texas park when their seatbelt released mid-ride. Kaysen slid to the bottom of the car and Latham quickly grabbed his son, pulling him back up in his seat. He continued…    read more 

BSNL revises prepaid 3G data packs

April 21, 2016    
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Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) has announced revision of its popular 3G data packs by reducing validity. The new revision comes in less than two months after last revision of 3G data packs. The new tariffs will come into effect from 20 April 2016 on PAN India basis. BSNL has reduced validity of popular data STV 57 offering 250MB data for 27 days has been reduced to 21 days. Similarly, STV 68 offering 1GB data now comes with…    read more 

Apple has reportedly ordered a number of components for the Apple Watch 2 & iPhone 7S

April 16, 2016    
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As is usually the case with Apple devices, rumours are flying about its next generation or even devices that are expected to arrive in the coming years. It’s no surprise then that the latest reports talk about two upcoming devices, the first being about the next Apple Watch, and the second being about the 2017 iPhone, which will most likely be called the iPhone 7S. Starting off with the Apple Watch rumour,…    read more 

Huawei officially announces VR headset in China

April 16, 2016    
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There are many companies getting into virtual reality like the Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR, and HTC Vive. Smartphone companies like Samsung and LG have also made their own headsets, and now Huawei in coming in as well. At today’s P9 smartphone launch, the company unveiled the Huawei VR headset.  Just like the Samsung Gear VR, it works with a smartphone and shows the display and it also has sensors to detect movement….    read more 

India Trades Free Basics for Internet Freedom

February 11, 2016    
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India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority on Monday ruled in favor of Net neutrality, effectively banning Facebook’s Free Basics Internet access app. “This is a very important decision for the future of the Internet in India,” said Barbara van Schewick, director of Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society, whose paper the TRA cited in its ruling. The TRAI decided “ISPs should not pick winners and losers online,” . “The Internet is a…    read more 

Google to issue flood alerts in India using its apps

February 10, 2016    
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Google will provide flood warnings in India via its Google Public Alerts, according to an announcement by the company. These alerts are likely to help people with critical information during natural disasters. Google said that it will be using the data provided by the Central Water Commission (CWC). “Users can now find flood alerts with river level information for more than 170 areas in which the CWC has active observation stations,” the company…    read more 

Asus Live with MediaTek Quad-core CPU launched

January 15, 2016    
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Taiwanese consumer electronics major Asus has launched a new smartphone dubbed Live in Brazil. It is an entry-level handset and houses the same features as the 5.0-inch Zenfone Go (model no: ZC500TG). Asus Live sports an HD (1290x720p) display and comes packed with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, 1.3GHz quad-core CPU with 3GB RAM, 16GB inbuilt storage and a 2,070-mAh battery. It also comes shipped with 8MP camera on the rear with single-LED…    read more 

Microsoft to end Support For Internet Explorer 8,9 And 10

January 14, 2016    
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Redmond tech giant, Microsoft has finally decided to kill off its older versions of Internet Explorer. Support for IE 8,9, and 10 will officially end on January 12th. “Customers have until January 12, 2016, to upgrade their browser, after which time the previous versions of Internet Explorer will reach end of support. End of support means there will be no more security updates, non-security updates, free or paid assisted support options, or…    read more