Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has introduced a next generation 100G Optical Transport Network (NG-OTN) that will enable it to provide broadband connection with download speed of up to 1,000 mbps. The NG-OTN network was launched by Telecom minister Manoj Sinha in Mumbai. Continue reading “BSNL gears up to offer 1,000 Mbps broadband connection”
Last year in June, Google updated its two step verification with a new feature dubbed as prompt that enabled easier sign-ins. Now, Google is urging SMS two-step verification users to switch to prompt.
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Last month, WhatsApp started testing the ability for users to send any type of file on its platform. With a latest update, the enhanced file sharing feature is now allowed all users on Android and iOS.
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Google has released the New Release Radio to Play Music for all users. The company had rolled out this feature for Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ last month. However, a workaround allowed non Samsung users to access the feature.
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Luxury smartphone maker Vertu is shutting down its operations in the UK. The company was bought by a Chinese holding firm in 2015 and then acquired by a Turkish businessman Murat Hakan Uzan, earlier this year for £50 million. It is reported that Vertu was running on a deficit of £128 million.
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Facebook-owned Oculus is planning to release a cheaper VR headset that in 2018, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The standalone VR headset that will not require a dedicated PC to function is expected to cost $200. Continue reading “Oculus is tipped to announce $200 standalone VR headset for 2018”
Shyam Telecom has launched the Motorola Verve Loop Sports Bluetooth in-ear headphone. It features Sweat and weather resistance (IP54) for reliability while exercising.
Google has won a legal battle and is not liable to pay $1.1 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in back taxes demanded by the French authorities. The courts stated the company did not have a “permanent establishment” in France to justify the large amount of money. Continue reading “Google wins tax case in France, not liable for $1.3 billion tax bill”
Google has added support for 4K HDR streaming for Play Movies. However, the support is currently available for users of the Chromecast Ultra streaming dongle. HDR (High Dynamic Range) video essentially improves color reproduction and contrast in videos. Compared to HD quality (1920 x 1080 pixels), 4K UHD has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels.
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Microsoft has launched Seeing AI app for iPhone. It uses an iPhone’s camera to tell people about objects in front of them. The app is designed for visually impaired people. Continue reading “Microsoft Seeing AI app launched for iOS”
Google has released Backup and Sync desktop app launched for Mac and Windows, as promised last month. The new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for your PC. Continue reading “Google Backup and Sync desktop app launched for Mac and Windows”
Google has acquired Halli Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup which specialized in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading “Google acquires Bengaluru based AI startup Halli Labs”
At a time when smartphone displays are getting bigger, a new smartphone from that Unihertz is so tiny that it will fit right into coin pocket of your jeans. The Jelly project was launched on Kickstarter in May and is touted as the ‘world’s smallest smartphone’ that supports 4G and runs Android 7.0 Nougat. I have been using the phone for sometime so let’s see if the Jelly Pro can be your secondary phone. Continue reading “Unihertz Jelly Pro Review”
Earlier this month, Samsung officially announced the refurbished Galaxy Note7 units as Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition (Galaxy Note FE) in South Korea. We have got our hands on the phone so let’s take a quick look at the hardware and specifications of the phone.
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Dell has launched Latitude 7285 laptop which is touted as the world’s first laptop that can charge wirelessly. The Latitude 7285 is a 2-in-1 detachable laptop similar to Microsoft’s Surface Pro laptops. Continue reading “Dell Latitude 7285 is world’s first 2-in-1 that supports wireless charging”
