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The ultra-lightweight and slim power banks feature multiple safety protection and comes in three variants Ray 5, Ray 10, and Ray 20.

Riversong launches Ray series ultra-lightweight power banks

Ray series power banks can be recharged using both USB Type-C cable and micro USB cable.

22 Nov 2018 4:05 PM IST

EBay blamed fewer games in major US sporting events for lower ticket sales at StubHub.

eBay polishes plans for online second-hand luxury watch market

While new watch sales have grown more slowly, the used market has been boosted by younger consumers happy to buy online.

22 Nov 2018 3:57 PM IST

$Rather than waiting to respond to a famine after many have already died, the tech firms, including Amazon, \will use the predictive power of data to trigger funding\ to take action before it becomes a crisis, the World Bank and UN announced. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)$ Technology

Amazon re-opens US store to Australian shoppers after backlash

The reversal relieved shoppers who had complained since July about being locked out of the much larger range of...

22 Nov 2018 3:47 PM IST

GameStop also said that it continues to engage with third parties regarding a possible deal.

GameStop to sell Spring Mobile business for USD 700 million

GameStop said proceeds from the sale may be used to reduce debt, fund share repurchases and reinvest in core video game...

22 Nov 2018 12:43 PM IST

The drone strike killed a mid-level commander from the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network, according to local officials.(Photo: AFP )

Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones

With neither propellers nor jets, the airplane gets its thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air.

22 Nov 2018 11:00 AM IST

Amazon declined to put a price tag on the program, called Amazon Future Engineer, but said it will take up a big chunk of the USD 50 million that it committed to spend on computer science education last year.(AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Amazon says error exposed customer names and emails

The online retail giant says it has fixed the issue and emailed those affected.

22 Nov 2018 10:58 AM IST

Google has New York real estate deals in the works that would give it room for nearly 20,000 workers. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Google reveals new policy for election ads ahead of EU vote

Google also said it would publish an EU transparency report, along with a searchable ad library.

22 Nov 2018 10:40 AM IST

Kelvin Chan Photo- AP

European privacy search engines aim to challenge Google

Sites like Britain's Mojeek, France's Qwant, Unbubble in Germany and Swisscows don't track user data, filter results or...

22 Nov 2018 9:57 AM IST

One can take as many screenshots of Instagram Story posts as they please.

Instagram is taking action against fake followers and likes

Instagram has built machine learning tools to help identify accounts that use these services and remove the inauthentic...

21 Nov 2018 2:20 PM IST

Reliance Jio will start offering cashback and benefits totalling Rs 2,599 from Friday to its Jio Prime members opting for recharge of Rs 399 and above. (Photo: AFP)

Reliance Jio introduces India's first VoLTE-based international...

Japan-based KDDI Corporation is the first international mobile service provider to avail of Jio's VoLTE calling.

21 Nov 2018 1:08 PM IST

Spanning across an average size of 300 square feet, Mi Stores reflect the design of Xiaomis Mi Home stores.

Xiaomi opens 500 Mi stores in India, creates Guinness World Record

Xiaomi achieved this feat by launching over 500 Mi Stores simultaneously.

21 Nov 2018 11:32 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

Bitcoin for payments a distant dream as usage dries up

The value of bitcoins handled by major payment processors shriveled nearly 80 percent in the year to September.

21 Nov 2018 11:04 AM IST