When it comes to your job search, Google Alerts can be a useful ally. What are Google Alerts? They are notifications you get from Google after you have instructed it to monitor the Internet for new information about a topic of interest. Using the watchful eye of the world’s largest search engine is

Temperatures higher than 30 degrees Celsius can be bad for your smartphone in the long run. Indeed, if left out in the sun for too long, a smartphone’s touch-screen will stop working properly, warns German telecommunications portal Teltarif.de. Batteries can also give up their charge faster in th

CHENNAI: For increasing number of Indians, Germany is emerging a favoured higher education destination overseas. There has been 114% increase in the number of Indian students enrolling for higher education courses there since 2008, according to the latest figures released by the regional office of t

Xiaomi has come out of nowhere and captured the imagination of the Indian market. We might be extremely brand conscious, but that's never stood in the way of a fantastic bargain. The upstart Chinese smartphone manufacturer promises just that - a Rs. 14,000 phone with specifications that match those

With the dawn of the 21st century came along technology that continues to make our lives easier by the minute. So much so, that we have now become accustomed to these things and have made them an indispensible part of our lives, for example, cars. The automobile world has boomed over the years but i

What if you can type on any surface to get rid of the pain of mobile phone typing? With the AirType project, this is a near possibility. A Texas-based hardware and machine learning startup, AirType is developing a “keyboardless keyboard” accessory that allows you to type on any surface for your p

Is your goal this year to get that promotion? Good for you! A promotion doesn’t just magically happen because you want it to or because you feel like you spent enough time in your current position. Promotions take place because of demonstrated ability to perform at the next level. If you reall

Swiss drug developer Novartis will team with technology giant Google to develop a “smart” contact lens that could improve some eye conditions or help diabetics manage their disease. Terms of the agreement between the companies were not detailed in a statement released Tuesday by Novartis. The

Samsung on Wednesday announced the launch of its Tab S series of tablet computers in India in two screen sizes — 8.4 inch and 10.5 inch — priced at Rs 37,800 and Rs 44,800, respectively. “We are excited to unveil the new Galaxy Tab S offering. It is thin, light and comes equipped with Super AMOLED

IT and ITeS companies are no longer mass hirers of technical talent but refined recruiters who are looking for a combination of skills. Thus the best jobs will go to freshers who understand what the industry wants and work on getting there. So how do you stand out against the few lakhs who are vy

The state of the job market in the UAE and most of the Gulf countries seems to be on the upswing again, with more employers starting to recruit new staff, raising hopes for the jobless and those who are looking for better opportunities. The latest employment index released on Tuesday by Monster

Xiaomi has on Tuesday launched its first smartphone for the Indian market, the Mi 3, priced at Rs. 13,999. The smartphone, first announced for India last week, is available from July 22, 12pm IST, exclusively on Flipkart. Pre-registration opens on Tuesday and will last until July 21 midnight. The

Seoul: LG Display Co. has developed an 18-inch flexible display that can be rolled into the shape of a thin cylinder, a step toward making a large display for flexible TVs. The South Korean display panel maker said yesterday the flexible display has a resolution of 1200 pixels by 810 pixels and

KAURI: Indian engineers are toiling in the Himalayas to build the world's highest railway bridge which is expected to be 35 metres taller than the Eiffel Tower when completed by 2016. The arch-shaped steel structure is being constructed over the Chenab River to link sections of the spectacular

The Union Budget 2014 announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday covers a lot of ground, and at first glance, there are some very interesting announcements that apply to tech and Internet companies.   Some of it hurts - radio taxis come under service tax now, and could become

Find out how to avoid the mistakes that can stall your search for the job of your choice. 1. Waiting for consultants’ response Job seekers irrationally believe that sharing resumes with consultants is enough to land them a job and, thus, await calls that never come. The market operates different

SAN FRANCISCO: By next summer, most new smartphones may no longer be quite so attractive to thieves. Microsoft and Google said Thursday that phones using their operating systems — including handsets produced by big names like Samsung, Nokia and Motorola — will have a so-called kill switch that ca

The admission process for MBA and MCA courses this academic year will begin with the seat counselling on July 15. Admissions will be based on only one entrance exam-PGCET 2014-across all colleges in the State.  The counselling will be held in Bangalore and Belgaum. Students can appear for the cou