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Amazon to launch Kindle Paperwhite in India next month
Company starts taking orders from today, shipping to start from Feb 4
 "Amazon to launch Kindle Paperwhite in India next month")
Bookmycab.com launches Android app to book cabs on the go
The company has more than 3,000 registered taxis in the city
 "CES 2014: The eye-catchers")
Ok Google! Let's see what you've got
A peek at Google Now's features that help users in their daily tasks
 "Ok Google! Let's see what you've got")
Desirable devices
With a plethora of smartphones in the market to choose from, you are spoilt for choice. We pick a few for you to see what's inside
 "Desirable devices")
Snapchat 'sorry' for security breach, rolls out update
Snapchat had promised a more secure version of its app following the breach
New Gmail feature lets strangers send you emails
However, a user's email address won't be visible till one chooses to respond to the email sent via Google+
 "New Gmail feature lets strangers send you emails")
Samsung plans Galaxy S5 by April
Company adding new features and models to fend off Apple in the high-end smartphone market
 "Samsung plans Galaxy S5 by April")
 "Top 5 free texting apps for Android")
After Nirbhaya-app, now app for employee safety
Company to take this service to international market; to raise second round of Angel funding
 "After Nirbhaya-app, now app for employee safety")
Nasscom rules out dramatic uptick in IT demand in 2014
Says outlook for the year positive and direction of change to be upward
 "Nasscom rules out dramatic uptick in IT demand in 2014")
Nokia launches Lumia 1320, Lumia 525
These models will bring the smartphone experience at a more affordable prices
 "Nokia launches Lumia 1320, Lumia 525")
PC makers shift course in the face of assault by tablets
Demand for PCs has been affected by tablets, forcing Indian companies to stop making computers. But they may find solace in the fact that the tablet market is fast maturing
 "PC makers shift course in the face of assault by tablets")
Delhiites surf most for home appliances, Mumbaikars for shoes
The report identifies shift in consumer preference with respect to pricing
 "Delhiites surf most for home appliances, Mumbaikars for shoes")
Physical tokens as passwords for Google, Facebook!
While Microsoft is looking into the technology, Facebook and Google have already begun making their workers use the system
 "Physical tokens as passwords for Google, Facebook!")
2013: A chatty year for Indian smartphone users
WhatsApp leads the category with 76% using it
 "2013: A chatty year for Indian smartphone users")
 "'Appy' to help: Surge of SOS generation")
US Court rules against Google in Street View privacy row
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that payload data transmitted over a Wi-Fi network is not 'radio communications' as defined under the federal Wiretap Act
 "US Court rules against Google in Street View privacy row")
Internet spy 'Netra' soon
'Netra' will be deployed by all security agencies to capture any dubious voice traffic passing through software like Skype or Google Talk
 "Internet spy 'Netra' soon")
 "Aam Aadmi smartphones: Options for the budget-conscious")
