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Toshiba Tells Banks Chip Contract Delayed as Apple Yet to Agree
The struggling Japanese conglomerate announced last Wednesday it had chosen a consortium led by U.S. private equity firm Bain Capital LP to buy the prized chip unit.
Dubai Starts Tests in Bid to Become First City With Flying Taxis
The flying taxi developed by German drone firm Volocopter resembles a small, two-seater helicopter cabin topped by a wide hoop studded with 18 propellers.
Satya Nadella Aims to Make Microsoft Mighty And Mindful
In a surprising passage about the “perverse logic” of U.S. immigration law, Nadella reveals how during his early years at Microsoft, he gave up the security of a green card — which grants permanent American residency.
Smart Glasses Let You Control Phones by Touching Your Nose
The glasses are designed as an experiment by researchers from KAIST University in South Korea and Keio University in Japan to create a way to control a wearable device without calling attention to the user in public.
Classified US Spy Satellite Launched From California
National Reconnaissance Office satellites gather intelligence information for U.S. national security and an array of other purposes including assessing impacts of natural disasters.
Twitter Testing Android App That Uses Less Mobile Data
Twitter, which has over 328 million total monthly active users -- 68 million MAU in the US and 260 million outside -- said the app was currently in the test mode in the Philippines
Amazon Affiliate to Buy $27.6 Million Stake in Retailer Shoppers Stop
Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC, a foreign portfolio investor, will subscribe to about 4.4 million shares, equivalent to an about 5 percent stake, in the Indian retailer at 407.78 rupees apiece on a preferential basis, Shoppers Stop
Infosys Offers Sound-Based Payment Solution
The solution will be available on all mobile devices, including feature phones connected through Finacle mobile banking and Finacle digital wallet.
More Competition is Crucial to Grow VR Audience: Sony Exec
Sony has sold more than 500,000 headsets in the three months through June, showed data from IDC, giving it an "unmatched" lead over rivals such Facebook Inc's Oculus Rift and HTC Corp's Vive, the researcher said.
Now Print Old Photos Via Kodak Facebook Chatbot
To print an old photo, users have to start a chat thread with the Kodak Moments Assistant on Facebook Messenger, allow it access to the Facebook account.
Twitter Executives to Meet Senate Committee on Russia
Twitter executives would speak about the prevalence of bot accounts, as well as the widespread dissemination of fake news and misinformation, on its platform.
Moto X4 Android One Edition For Project-Fi Launched
Moto X4 Android One edition for Project Fi has been announced by Google. The smartphone carries the firepower of the original Moto X4 along with a Pure Android experience. Read to know more about the new edition Moto X4.
India vs Australia: Glenn Maxwell Imitates Virender Sehwag For Ashes Cricket Game
In the video, the Australian cricketer showcases his large variety of shots which included the cover drive, hook, pull, and his famous reverse sweep as well.
HP Unveils Secure, Enhanced POS System 'ElitePOS'
The POS system will be available at any HP authorised partner at a starting price of Rs 59,999 from October 15.
Facebook Suspending Accounts of Rohingya Activists: Report
The activists said their accounts are frequently being suspended or taken down and hoped that the social media giant Facebook would let them speak the truth.
Nokia's French Jobs Cut Plan Suspended Until October 2 - French minister
Griveaux will meet with unions and company management on Oct. 2 to check whether Nokia is following on an earlier pledge to increase research and development (R&D) jobs in France.