Google reportedly working on 3D tablet with advanced vision under ‘Project Tango’

Google is reportedly working on tablet that boasts of advanced vision capabilities that can take precise 3D images of objects, according a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. As per the sources, the 7 inch tablet is based on technology developed within Project Tango which is supervised by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects group.

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HTC M8 Ace surfaces again, likely to feature a 4.7-inch display

HTC M8 Ace first surfaced online in April via press leaks which was followed by rumors that it will come in plastic built body and bear a lower price tag.  Yesterday, a Chinese website claimed that the phone will have a curved body along with only one camera on the back with LED flash. This was followed by a tweet from HTC teasing “more beautiful curves coming soon,” suggesting the launch of  HTC M8 Ace.

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Lenovo to debut its first Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone later this year

Lenovo, which is one of the leading smartphone makers in India will introduce Windows Phone 8.1 device later this year. Lui Jun, President of Lenovo’s Mobile Division, confirmed the news in an interview with the German website mobilegeeks.de.

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BBM Protected emerges in a leaked video

BlackBerry’s BBM Protected that was announced in February this year at the MWC, has come back in news. A demo video about the secure and reliable instant messaging service has surfaced online. BBM Protected is basically BBM for enterprise customers and offers secure and reliable real-time mobile messaging.

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Samsung reportedly working on Virtual Reality headset for its Galaxy devices

Samsung is reportedly working on a Virtual Reality(VR) headset that will be compatible to its Galaxy line of devices. The South Korean tech giant plans to release the headset later this year.

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Mumbai’s Francesco’s Pizzeria delivers pizzas via drone

It’s a bird, it’s a place, it’s not Superman but a drone. Francesco Pizzeria, a eatery joint in Mumbai tested drone for its food delivery. Drones had come into limelight last year, when Amazon announced that it is testing its Prime Air service for 30 minutes delivery.

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Flipkart finally acquires Myntra in India’s biggest e-commerce deal

Flipkart and Myntra merger is a done deal. India’s big daddy Flipkart has acquired 100% stake in fashion and lifestyle e-retailer Myntra. The exact amount of the deal is not disclosed by either of the companies, but as per few reports it might be more than $300 million (Rs. 2000 crore approx.).

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Secret app released for Android, goes global

Secret, a social networking app that lets users send text and images to others anonymously has now landed on Android. The four month old app that made its debut on iOS earlier this year, preserves user identity as it does not have profile name or photo. It uses address book of users to see what your “friends” and “friends of friends” are also posting. Users can sign in, post public, anonymous confessions, and let others comment on, like, and share them.

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More LG G3 specs revealed via presentation slides

Another day another leak related to LG G3 surfaces on the net. This time it seems like the company does not want to keep any surprises related to the phone’s features. Today, a leaked slides from an LG presentation has revealed list of specifications related to hardware.

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Google plans to bring low-cost WiFi network to SMBs

Google is putting its best foot forward to help small and medium business offer better internet access. The tech giant is planning to offer WiFi network hardware and software at subsidized rates to SMBs, as per a report from The Information.

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Facebook adds music and TV recognition to mobile apps

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Facebook is making easy for its users to identify a song and share them on the go. The social network is adding audio recognition to its mobile app that will enable users to identify songs they are listening to. In addition to music, the feature will also add TV shows and  movies recognition to the service.

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Google Project Ara likely to be powered by Toshiba chips

Google Project Ara, an open hardware platform for creating highly modular smartphones will come in January next year. Fresh new details about the project are coming from Nikkei business wire. Toshiba will provide Google with the processor chip for the Project Ara according to the report.

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Dropbox acquires 3D photo-stitching app Bubbli

With an aim to enhance its photo offerings further, Dropbox has acquired Bubbli for an undisclosed sum. It is a 3D photo startup that enables users to create 360-degree photo “bubbles,” with sound. In other words the app incorporates 3D technology into 2D photos.

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Two variants of LG G3 visits FCC before launch

LG G3 with OIS in camera and unique brushed metal finish is gearing up for its upcoming release on May 27th. FCC filing of the much awaited phone reveals two variants of the G3 – D850 and D851. Both these models had made a pit stop at FCC for certification process.

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Google Chrome 35 for Android brings multi window, full screen for videos and more

Google has updated Chrome for Android with a bunch of features and UI improvements. For starters, Chrome now supports multi-window devices including the support for folders within the Chrome OS Launcher. This will enable users to organize their apps properly. The version 35.0.1916.122 includes the ability to undo a tab close.

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