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Apple buys machine learning startup Turi to make Siri better
Turi offers tools that are meant to let developers easily scale machine learning applications
 "Apple buys machine learning startup Turi to make Siri better")
Head of Google's self-driving car effort hits the road
Google has driven its autonomous cars some 1.5 million miles (2.4 million kilometers) with only some minor dust-ups
 "Head of Google's self-driving car effort hits the road")
FB's news feed to show fewer 'clickbait'
To eliminate clickbait from the site, Facebook created a system that identifies and classifies such headlines
Facebook changes News Feed algorithm to clamp down clickbait headlines
It is detecting specific words, styles in titles which intentionally leave out crucial information, forcing people to click to find answer
 "Facebook changes News Feed algorithm to clamp down clickbait headlines")
Indian smartphone makers warm up to Sony's camera sensors
Companies like Micromax, Lava and Karbonn are already using Sony's imaging technology in their camera phones
 "Indian smartphone makers warm up to Sony's camera sensors")
Google aims to take net users in India to 1 bn-mark
Google executive said this is possible by making the Internet more accessible and affordable
 "Google aims to take net users in India to 1 bn-mark")
Google India showcases cloud-centric enterprise solutions
Google India hosted over 2,000 business leaders and also arranged livestreaming sessions at the event
 "Google India showcases cloud-centric enterprise solutions")
After android, 9Apps to cater shopaholics with its new venture
The discount aggregation/coupon zone is a one-stop shop for all discounts and coupon codes available on 9Apps
 "After android, 9Apps to cater shopaholics with its new venture")
Global iPhone sales drop 15% in June quarter
Samsung's shipment grow 5.5% to 77 million in the quarter
 "Global iPhone sales drop 15% in June quarter")
Ringing Bells claims to deliver 65,000 more Rs 251 smartphones
A fortnight ago the company claimed to have started off with the delivery of 5,000 units of Freedom 251
 "Ringing Bells claims to deliver 65,000 more Rs 251 smartphones")
Pokemon Go fans shocked after update resets their progress
Some fans called for any money spent on Pokemon Go to be refunded
 "Pokemon Go fans shocked after update resets their progress")
Automation to shave off 25k jobs in IT sector
The tech investor said half of the people earning between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 70 lakh will lose their jobs in next 10 years
 "Automation to shave off 25k jobs in IT sector")
Sony Bravia KD-55X9350D: Watching films out of the box
The Sony Bravia KD-55X9350D is for those who don't want a separate sound system
LG X Screen: Smart screens, smarter price
LG X Screen is a pretty device and makes a strong entry at this price point
 "LG X Screen: Smart screens, smarter price")
Smartphone sales slowed down in June quarter
Experts say price continues to be a barrier in wider adoption of smartphones, whose shipments were at around 44%, still lower than those of feature or basic phones in Q2
 "Smartphone sales slowed down in June quarter")
Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times
With future prospects being difficult to predict, hiring for a short period is proving to be cost-effective
 "Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times")
With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report
A new breed of hackers has emerged, whose main aim is not necessarily financial gain but causing disruption
 "With IT's spread, cyber attacks also expanding: Report")
