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Google's next phase in driverless cars: No brakes or steering wheel
The only things the driver controls is a red "e-stop" button for panic stops and a separate start button
LG G Pro 2: The dark horse
LG's latest smartphone has all the right ingredients to give a tough challenge to its peers
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Samsung Gear 2: Good to go
Gear 2 is a distinct improvement over its predecessor, and besides being a smartwatch also bundles in a number of functions of a fitness band
 "Samsung Gear 2: Good to go")
Music, wire-free
Abhik Sen looks at some speakers that you could yoke to your mobile phone
 "Music, wire-free")
India IT security spend to see exponential growth
Spending has increased 20-35 per cent in past two years
 "India IT security spend to see exponential growth")
Lumia series the smartest in our line up: Nokia India
Nokia India, a subsidiary of Microsoft Mobiles Oy, launched its latest smartphone, Nokia XL, in the affordable category
 "Lumia series the smartest in our line up: Nokia India")
A smartphone for everyone
When Motorola launched the Moto E, I ordered it 20 minutes after it went on sale
 "A smartphone for everyone")
Lumia 630 opens new Windows
Nokia Lumia 630 is a competent Windows Phone device, and a good option for those who do't want to buy an Android smartphone
 "Lumia 630 opens new Windows")
Google buys written language translation startup Quest Visual
Quest Visual to become part of Google team, financial details not disclosed
 "Google buys written language translation startup Quest Visual")
Apple, Google call truce in smartphone patent war
Agree to dismiss current lawsuits, work together in some areas of patent reform
 "Apple, Google call truce in smartphone patent war")
Cans for everyone
If you're a discerning audiophile, you'll walk the extra mile to choose the best pair of headphones. The author reviews some of the best
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LinguaNext bags Best Value Proposition award
Its product, Linguify, allows users to operate the software in any language of their choice
Apple to introduce split screen iPad multitasking feature in iOS 8
The new feature will allow two apps to be used side by side
Microsoft set to launch low priced Xbox One on June 9
The new and cheaper Xbox One will allow the company to match the 399 dollar PS4
 "Microsoft set to launch low priced Xbox One on June 9")
 "BlackBerry unveils budget handset")
Moto E: A good run for first-time smartphone users
The phone will be up for sale on Flipkart.com from Wednesday for Rs 6,999
 "Moto E: A good run for first-time smartphone users")
NSR registers half of directly-employed IT workforce
Expects to touch 70%-mark by 2020
 "NSR registers half of directly-employed IT workforce")
Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 in India
According to CNET, company's India division announced the release of Lumia 630, the first dual-SIM Windows Phone
 "Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 in India")
Samsung mulling launch of its largest 13.3-inch tablet
According to CNET, the device will be one of three new upcoming tablets from the Korean company
 "Samsung mulling launch of its largest 13.3-inch tablet")
Xperia Z2 has subtle class
Sony's latest smartphone is a big improvement over its predecessor but may still find the competition tough
 "Xperia Z2 has subtle class")