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Here's how GPS tracking device can help in daily life routine

If you already own a GPS device, you will put it to best use post you go through the top 10 uses listed.

23 Sept 2017 10:58 AM IST

In Australia, hundreds of people usually gather at Apples Sydney city store, with queues winding down George Street in the central business district. But there were fewer than 30 people lining up before the store opened on Friday, according to a Reuters witness. (Photo: AFP)

Apple receives an underwhelming response for iPhone 8 around the world

In San Francisco's Union Square, just 80 people were lined up at the company's flagship store, a sharp contrast to years...

23 Sept 2017 8:12 AM IST

Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg again rejected the idea that the social network affected the US presidential election. (Photo:AP)

Facebook backs off plan for non-voting shares

The plan unveiled last year had been designed to allow founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg to maintain voting...

23 Sept 2017 7:34 AM IST

The bug in the Uber software was not a one-off case and had been experienced by other users. (Photo: Representational Image)

Uber stripped of London license, plans to appeal

Uber, whose 40,000 drivers in London account for a third of private vehicles hired, said it would contest the decision.

22 Sept 2017 9:20 PM IST

The deal for HTCs smartphone design unit would give the US tech giant more control of its mobile handset hardware. (Photo:AFP)

At smartphone pioneer HTC: a new, or virtual, reality

But the gamble to rebuild the early smartphone pioneer's reputation failed, as its market share has continued to...

22 Sept 2017 9:19 PM IST

Tokyos Olympic organising committee is aiming to collect eight tonnes of gold, silver and bronze from old smartphones and other electronic devices to make 5,000 Olympic and Paralympic medals. (Photo: AFP)

Broadcom next-gen chips will have powerful GPS chips

Broadcom is working on chips with enhanced GPS detection but use lesser power.

22 Sept 2017 7:36 PM IST

Snapchat yesterday revealed four new features to its app.

iOS 11 creates a bug for Snapchat

A loophole in Snapchat allows users to take screenshots of other people's post without notifying them.

22 Sept 2017 6:42 PM IST

Its Dual Micro USB (20W) input offers recharge speeds up to twice as fast as standard portable chargersa full recharge takes just over 6 hours.

This power bank can fully charge your iPhone up to 10 times

It comes with 26800mAh of fuel and is capable of charging your iPhone up to ten times and has three USB ports.

22 Sept 2017 6:39 PM IST

That will be a major boost to the front camera quality as the current iPhones only record videos from the front camera at 1080p resolution.(Photo: iDROP NEWS)

Here's why Apple removed the 3D touch app-switch gesture with iOS 11

With the new iOS 11, many users complained that switching between apps is not as easy as it was on iOS 10.

22 Sept 2017 2:24 PM IST

Some even said they watched porn when they were five (Photo: AFP)

nRansom asks for nudes as ransom

The nRansom malware will even verify that the nudes belong to you only for giving you the codes.

22 Sept 2017 2:19 PM IST

Businesses today need to urgently and proactively invest in it, Sivarama Krishnan, partner and leader Cyber Security, PwC India, said.

Third party cybersecurity failures cost businesses the most

According to the report: the most costly cybersecurity breaches for businesses of all sizes result from the failures of...

22 Sept 2017 1:41 PM IST

Headphones are an important part of a smartphone user these days and the wireless ones make it more convenient to listen to your favourite soundtrack without worrying about managing the clutter of wires under the jacket. With advanced wireless standards, wireless audio now sounds as good as a professional wired headphone. They are also extremely portable. If you are looking for the best wireless headphone with appreciable sound quality, you should take a look at these five specimens to make your decision making easier. (Source:Deccan Chronicle)

Google Assistant now comes to your headphones

Google has worked with Bose to optimise the QC 35 II headphone for Google Assistant on both Android and iOS.

22 Sept 2017 12:20 PM IST