Google is holding an event on Tuesday where it is expected to launch the highly anticipated Pixel smartphones. But that’s not all that the company will be showcasing. Google is also set to unveil its Daydream VR headset. The virtual reality headset could be priced at $79 (roughly Rs. 5,250), according to a report. Variety… Read More Google Daydream VR Headset Tipped to Cost $79; to Be Unveiled on October 4 Event

Sony has launched the MDR-1000X active noise-cancelling headphones in India at a price of Rs. 30,990. The headphones are also Bluetooth-enabled, letting you wirelessly connect to smartphones and other devices for a more convenient listening experience. At this price, the MDR-1000X takes on the Bose QC35, which is currently our favourite noise-cancellation headset and also… Read More Sony MDR-1000X Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched at Rs. 30,990

Alphabet’s Google has been given until the end of October, the fourth extension, to rebut EU antitrust charges that it uses its dominant Android mobile operating system to block competitors, the European Commission said on Monday. The Commission in April said the US technology giant’s demand that mobile phone makers pre-install Google Search and the… Read More Sony MDR-1000X Noise Cancelling Headphones Launched at Rs. 30,990

WhatsApp on Monday introduced new customisation options for images and video those are shared on the instant messaging app. With the new camera features, users will be able to write or draw on photos and videos while they will be also able to add emojis. WhatsApp says that the new camera features has started rolling… Read More WhatsApp’s New Camera Features Let You Write and Draw on Images and Videos, Apart From Adding Emojis and Text

Facebook on Monday launched a new online Marketplace allowing members of the huge social network to buy and sell with each other. The new feature puts Facebook squarely in competition with local online selling platforms led by Craigslist, and offers an alternative to marketplaces like eBay. Facebook said the new program formalises what some members… Read More Facebook Marketplace Launched, Lets Users Buy and Sell With Their Local Community

Telecoms equipment maker Ericsson on Tuesday confirmed recent media reports that it will cut 3,000 jobs in Sweden, including in production, research and development. The company said however that it also planned to hire 1,000 people in research and development over the next three years, as the company undergoes a “large transformation”. “We continue to… Read More Ericsson to Lay Off 3,000 in ‘Large Transformation’ Agence France-Presse, 4 October 2016

The Supreme Court Monday initiated a scrutiny of “deleterious” effects of radiation emanating from mobile towers and sought a report from the Centre on several aspects including steps taken to enforce standards for such emissions. “What are adverse impacts of such mobile towers? Is there any agency to monitor? Have you (Department of Telecom) got… Read More Supreme Court to Scrutinise Impact of Mobile Tower Radiation; Seeks Centre’s Report

The search giant will ramp up its consumer electronics strategy with expected announcements of new gadgets including new smartphones and an Internet-connected personal-assistant for the home similar to Amazon’s Echo speaker. All are intended to showcase Google’s software and online services. A new virtual reality headset and other devices, such as a home router, could… Read More Google Pixel Event: Android Maker Readies New Phones, Gadgets Featuring Its Software

Popular messaging app Telegram now lets you play games with your friends. The encrypted messaging service has introduced chatbot-powered HTML5 games for its 100 million strong user base. Telegram last year introduced Bots that allowed third party applications to run inside the app. The Bot Platform allowed users to access a wide range of services… Read More Telegram Adds Bot-Powered Games to the Messaging App