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Russians attempt to topple Google

Vietnam's booming Internet scene is littered with failed startups that tried to take on Google and other entrenched U.S web companies. That's not deterring a newly launched Russian-Vietnamese outfit w......read more

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Eco-friendly LED lights can damage your eyes, says study

The so-called eco-friendly LED lights may cause permanent damage to your eyes, a new research has claimed. The study found that exposure to light-emitting diode (LED) lights can cause irreparable harm......read more

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Now, robot bartender Makr Shakr to serve cocktails, apps allow personalisation from scratch

Scientists have developed a robot that can act as the perfect bartender - from shaking a martini to slicing a lemon. Makr Shakr consists of three robotic arms which mimic the actions of a bartender. ......read more

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Erratic teenage behaviour: Cambridge University experts to study their brains

In an attempt to unravel the cause behind erratic teenage behaviour, Cambridge University experts have begun a 5-million pound study of the adolescent brain. The psychiatrists aim to pinpoint changes......read more

Micromax launches Canvas Music A88 at priced Rs 8,499

Strengthening its Canvas series, handset manufacturer Micromax on Wednesday launched Canvas Music A88 price at Rs 8,499. The new device marks Micromax’s association with the leading headphones brand ......read more

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Google poised to show off latest devices, services

Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile phone and other devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its e......read more

LinkedIn now has more than 20 million users in India

Professional networking site LinkedIn now has more than 20 million users in India, accounting for about nine per cent of its total memberships worldwide. India is also the second largest country in te......read more

Ram fitted with artificial heart doing well in China

A sheep implanted with a new type of artificial heart developed by Chinese scientists using cutting edge aerospace technology has lived for 62 days thus far. The heart has been developed jointly by th......read more

Windows XP: The clock is ticking

A report by data analysis major International Data Corporation (IDC) titled ‘The Risks of Staying with XP – The Financial and Business Imperative’* says with the looming end-of-support deadline for Wi......read more

Mount Everest shedding frozen cloak

Mount Everest is shedding its frozen cloak as its glaciers have shrunk at an alarming rate of 13 per cent over the last 50 years due to global warming, a new study has warned. Glaciers smaller than on......read more

Albert Einstein's theory aids discovery of new planet

Astronomers, for the first-time, have discovered an exoplanet using a new method that relies on Albert Einstein's special theory of relativity. "Einstein's planet," formally known as Kepler-76b, i......read more

German court orders changes to Google search hints

A top German court has ordered Google Inc. to act on requests to remove autocomplete entries from the search engine after a suit claimed the feature made defamatory suggestions. The Federal Court of J......read more

Microsoft embraces a Google service for a change

Microsoft's disdain for Google doesn't extend to all of its rival's products. In a rare bit of cooperation, Microsoft's Outlook.com is giving users of its free email service the option of logging ......read more

New apps bring live music into the home

Music lovers wanting to hear live tunes without going to a concert or club or leaving the comfort of their home can use new computer apps that connect them to events in venues around the world. Althou......read more