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iBall launches Edu-Slide i-1017 tablet with Android 4.1 for Rs. 12,999

iBall has launched a new tablet in the Indian market dubbed iBall Edu-Slide i-1017. As per the company this tablet has been made specially keeping in mind the needs of students. iBall Edu-Slide i-1017 features a 10.1-inch screen that comes with a resolution of 1280X800.  It packs in a dual-co

India makes 13 requests a day for web user data: Google

NEW DELHI: In signs of growing Internet snooping by the enforcement authorities, India made an average of 13 requests a day to Google for access to personal web details of web users during 2012. In terms of the number of requests for web user details during 2012, India is next to only the US, which

Reveal Your Analytical Attitude to Thrive

Facing an interview is more of a talent than knowledge, which can be acquired. While your knowledge, academics, and other qualifications play a major part in the hiring assessment, the appointment is still very much base on the judgment of the interviewer. Interviewer decides whether to appoi

Microsoft's Kinect powers 'magical' smart home in Spain

  With a flick of the wrist, residents of a futuristic home developed in  Spain can browse Internet pages displayed on the living room walls,  switch off a giant projected alarm clock in the bedroom or transform the entire interior into a busy streetscape or tranquil beach. It may  seem l

’روس بشار الاسد پر دباؤ نہیں ڈالے گا‘

روس نے کہا ہے کہ اس بات کا قطعاً کوئی امکان نہیں کہ ماسکو شام کےصدر بشارالاسد کو اقتدار چھوڑنے کا کہے گا۔ روسی وزیرِ خارجہ سرگئی لاوروف نے بی بی سی کو بتایا ان کا ملک ’ریاست کو تبدیل کرنے کے کھیل‘ میں شامل نہیں ہے۔ انہوں نے کہا ’میں صرف یہ کہنا چاہتا ہوں کہ ہم نے اس بات کا فیصلہ نہیں کرنا کہ ش

Karbonn Retina A27 with Android 4.1 available online for Rs. 9,090

Karbonn has added yet another budget Android smartphone to its Duple  series. Dubbed as the Karbonn Retina A27, the device is now available with online retailer Saholic for Rs. 9,090 The device comes with a 4.3-inch qHD (960x540 pixels) IPS display running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It featur

Salora launches Protab, Protab HD Android-based budget tablets

Salora International Ltd (SIL) has jumped into the tablet market with  two new tablets - Salora Protab and Salora Protab HD. Salora Protab HD  sports a 7-inch LCD multi-touch capacitive screen with 16 million  colours and a resolution of 1024X600. The tablet is powered by ARM  Cortex A9 1.2GHz p

How I blew up my chance to bag a great job!

A Truly Smart Job Seeker, before a long awaited interview is intricate about details like formal attire, information about the company and the job he is applying for. But not everyone is so smart! Here are some mind boggling incidences on how some "not-so-smart" Job Seekers blew up their chance

Nokia Lumia 620 officially goes on sale for Rs. 14,999

Nokia Lumia 620 is now officially available on Nokia India's store for  Rs. 14,999. This makes Nokia Lumia 620 the cheapest Windows 8 smartphone currently available in India. The Lumia 620 sports a 3.8-inch TFT  WVGA display (800X480) with ClearBlack technology. It features a  5-megapixel rea

Apple may release new iPads in April, iPhone 5S in August: Report

If rumours are to believed, the next generation iPads might make their way as soon as April. According to a report by iMore, Apple is expected to release the 5th generation iPad and the next generation iPad Mini in April, while it's planning to unveil the next generation iPhone, iPhone 5S, in Au

Nokia joins Apple in bid to ban Samsung devices

Nokia has filed a brief in support of Apple's bid to secure permanent injunctions against several Samsung Electronics phones, making the Finnish smartphone maker the only outside group to come forward in backing the iPhone maker's appeal. The full brief filed on Monday at the US Court of Appeals

Idea launches dual-SIM Zeal with Android 2.3 for Rs. 5,390

Telecom operator Idea Cellular has launched yet another Android  smartphone in India in the form of Zeal. Zeal runs on the dated Android  2.3.6 (Gingerbread) operating system. It is powered by 1GHz Qualcomm  Snapdragon processor, along with 256 MB of RAM. This phone comes with a  microSD Card sl

UPSC: More weight to general studies, aptitude skills

NEW DELHI: Ushering a major change in the country's premier civil services examination, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Tuesday notified the test for this year giving more weight to general studies and aptitude skills. It also introduced an English language paper, whose marks will coun

Negotiating with your Interviewer

You excelled in the interview, you've been offered the job, and now you're down to negotiating the deal... But how do you make sure you secure the best deal for you? A few tips: Know your worth You may have an idea of what you are worth based on anecdotal information about what people l

Swipe launches Halo Value tablet with Android 4.1 and voice calling for Rs. 6,990

Swipe Telecom has added another tablet to its Halo portfolio in the form of the Halo Value priced at Rs. 6,990. The company's current Halo lineup includes Halo Tab X 74S, Halo Edge and Halo 3G. The Halo Value tablet will be available with leading online portals as well as at Swipe Telecom's websit

Tips to crack tricky interview questions

Do you wonder that despite a good resume why you haven't landed a good job? Most likely the problem lies with you and not with your resume. It's not always that your resume gets you the dream job. It also depends how well you manage the interview part, especially the 'tough and tricky' questi

Top 5 Android 4.1 tablets under Rs. 15,000

Tablets seem to be the flavour of the season. From the established names to Indian brands everyone seems to be offering a tablet device of their own. As per data from Indian research firm CyberMedia, 1.1 million  tablets were sold in the 3rd Quarter (July-September) 2012 and it  expects the tabl

Brin sees Google glasses hitting market this year

Sergey Brin envisions Google’s Internet glasses hitting the market this year with an eye toward freeing people from unsocial habits engendered by ‘emasculating’ smartphones. Brin spoke of inspiration behind Google Glass eyewear during a brief appearance Wednesday on stage at a TED Conference know