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With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India
The premium online map service has a bevy of features up its sleeve as it nears completing its ten years in India
Smartphone app 'Catch It' can help you manage emotions, beat the blues
The app uses some key principles of psychological approaches to let users understand their moods better
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Facebook refutes allegations of manipulating 'Trending Topics'
The social media giant has reiterated that it does not allow its reviewers to discriminate against sources of any political origin
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Islamic State launches app explicitly for children
The app, named Huroof, is made to teach children Arabic alphabets
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New Intel India initiative to infuse technology in education
The processor delivers power savings and is optimal for devices designed for running education applications in semi-urban and rural India
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Social media influencers helping brands reach more people: Twitter
It said the number of social media influencers available to brands has grown from 6,000 to over 25,000 in a year.
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Mark Zuckerberg to meet conservative leaders, denies 'Trending Topic' bias
He said every tool they build is designed to give more people a voice and bring our global community together
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Google's new VR app 'Tilt Brush' lets you paint in 3D
The app is used with the HTC Vive VR lens and is available on Steam
Facebook to turn panoramas into '360 Photos'
People can click these photos with no special equipment but an iPhone running iOS 6 or later, an Android 4.2 or later or one of several 360 photo apps available for download
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Pebble launches smartwatches in India starting at Rs.5,999
Pebble Classic comes with a 1.26-inch ePaper display -- an ultra-low-powered Sharp LCD with a 144x168-pixel resolution. Once fully charged, Pebble Classic can run for 7 days
 "Pebble launches smartwatches in India starting at Rs.5,999")
Facebook tells Thai users their data not given to government
User concerns that their online privacy has been infringed, whether justified or not, have affected other online services as well
iBall launches Windows 10 laptop for Rs.9,999
The 11.6-inch Excelance is for Rs.9,999 and 14-inch Exemplaire is for Rs.13,999
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Indian Navy launches underwater vigil system in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Navy has launched the state-of-the-art harbour defence systems
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First Impression: Micromax Canvas 6
A big phone with some chinks
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Need to make internet more accessible in India: World Bank
There is little doubt about the transformative potential of digital technologies. However, they are not a shortcut to development
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Social duties of a brand ambassador are increasing: Shah Rukh Khan
Interview with Actor, co-owner, Kolkata Knight Riders
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Aurionpro to acquire Silicon Valley-based Spikes Security
Aurionpro will own 80% of new combined subsidiary; closure of merger process to be completed in six weeks
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Oppo F1 Plus: Too good to resist
It might very well be a dark horse in the battle for market share
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Smartron t.book: Solid device with scope for improvement
At Rs 39,999, an ultraportable is a better bet if you need a more capable PC
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