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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Pre-Orders Off to a Strong Start in India

NewZNew (Sci. & Tech.) : The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went up for pre-orders in the country on Tuesday, and it seems India cannot get enough of the two new iPhone models. Sources close to Apple India tell NDTV Gadgets that the...

Microsoft CEO Nadella Criticised for Suggesting Women Not Ask for Raises

NewZNew (Sci. & Tech.) : Microsoft Corp's chief executive officer suggested on Thursday that women in technology should not ask for raises but have faith in the system, bringing a torrent of criticism and causing the executive to backtrack after the statement. Satya Nadella, who...

Talking to Your Car Can Be Dangerous

NewZNew (Feature) : Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of better. The systems let drivers do things like tune the radio, send a text message, or make a phone call...

100,000 Asus ZenFone Smartphones Go on Sale via Flipkart

NewZNew (Gadgets) : Asus has announced that 100,000 units of its ZenFone smartphones (ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5, and ZenFone 6) will be available for sale starting Monday on Flipkart, the company's exclusive online retail partner. Notably, the Taiwanese company recently claimed that the India...

Facebook Got Official Stamp On Whatsapp: Acquisition Completes

It is now official that Whatsapp is acquired by Facebook, legally. Earlier this year Facebook acquired Whatsapp for $19 Billion and the deal is now final after green light from European Union Regulators. As part of the deal, WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has been appointed...

Lip movements may be your new password

NewZNew (London) : Lip-reading computers that unlock with a word may soon become a possibility after a new study has found that every person moves their lips a little differently when they speak. Ahmad Hassanat at the University of Mu'tah in Jordan trained software...