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Reuters It has been raining tablets in the Indian market over the past few weeks. But how to determine which one works best for you? ET takes a look at different tablet categories in search of an answer.
Twelve months is a very long time in technology. An Indian consumer wanting to purchase a tablet at [...]
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It has been raining tablets in the Indian market
Posted by admin on September 12th, 2011
Posted in Sciene & technology 
Tags: Apple fan boys, iPad, iPad 2, uber-expensive gizmos 
No Comments »In a twist, Google reviews Zagat and decides to bite
Posted by admin on September 9th, 2011
For years, a wave of online competitors eroded Zagat’s formidable empire of quotation-mark-happy reviews of restaurants and bars around the world. But on Thursday, Zagat found an ally in the biggest online giant of all, selling itself to Google.
The deal will unite Zagat, whose burgundy-covered guides were among the first examples of user-generated content, and [...]
Honda to Recall 962,000 Cars
Posted by admin on September 7th, 2011
TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. said it would voluntarily recall 962,000 cars world-wide to repair problems with power windows and computer equipment.
The car maker said no serious injuries or fatal accidents have been reported as a result of the problems. The company estimated it would spend ¥1.29 billion ($16.8 million) in Japan for the recall. Honda declined [...]
Largest recall: Honda to replace window switch in 72,115 Citys
Posted by admin on September 6th, 2011
If you drive a Honda City manufactured between 2005 and 2007, then your power window switch will soon be replaced by the company for free as a ‘preventive’ worldwide initiative.
The switch is being replaced to prevent any malfunctioning though no accidents have been reported because of it anywhere in the world so far, Honda Siel [...]
NEC’s M260GX Projector
Posted by admin on September 5th, 2011
Projectors are evolving from being just business tools to much more. NEC’s M260GX projector is one such projector that is fantastic for boardrooms, but also works great for entertainment purposes.
Weighing 2.9kg, the M260GX looks very elegant in white. The matte finish on the body keeps it free from fingerprints, but it does tend to get [...]
Sony to Ship First Android-based Tablet in September
Posted by admin on September 2nd, 2011
Sony’s Android Honeycomb-based single and dual-screen tablets will be called Tablet S and Tablet P, and cost from €479 (US$690) and €599, the company said on Wednesday at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin.
The two tablets were announced in April and have until now been known as the S1 and the S2.
Like so many [...]
Posted in Sciene & technology Tags: Android-based Tablet, CEO and president, company's chairman No Comments »WikiLeaks Prompts New Diplomatic Uproar
Posted by admin on September 1st, 2011
WASHINGTON — In the Philippines this week, officials are fuming about criticism by a former American ambassador of the late Corazon C. Aquino, a national icon. Australians have learned that just two years ago American authorities were considering declaring that Australia’s air safety system no longer met international standards. People in Botswana could read a [...]
Posted in Sciene & technology Tags: American account, Corazon C. Aquino, Philippines, WikiLeaks No Comments »MapmyIndia collaborates with Qualcomm to launch new CarPad
Posted by admin on August 31st, 2011
MapmyIndia have collaborated with Qualcomm Incorporated to announce the launch of their new CarPad. The device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S1 processor, and comes with a 7-inch capacitive touch display, 3G connectivity and a 3D GPS navigation interface.
The CarPad comes pre-installed with Aura, their latest navigation interface – with 3D navigation for maps, [...]
Samsung unveils 3 smartphones to run on own platform
Posted by admin on August 30th, 2011
(Reuters) – Samsung Electronics unveiled three smartphone models that run on its own operating system, as it seeks to expand market share in the low-end segment and diversify its lineups heavily focused on Google’s Android software.
The Wave series models backed by Samsung’s proprietary system “bada” reflects the South Korean firm’s shift in strategy from being [...]
Posted in Sciene & technology Tags: 3.2-inch display, Samsung Apps, Samsung Electronics No Comments »All eyes on Apple’s new CEO Tim Cook to dish out next recipe for success
Posted by admin on August 29th, 2011
NEW YORK/SAN FRANCISCO: Tim Cook has big shoes to fill and he can’t do it by just pushing out snazzier versions of the iPhone or iPad. Apples newly minted CEO needs a revolutionary product to prove he has the chops to succeed Steve Jobs, and that may be a full-on assault on the living-room space [...]
