Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 14 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 Aug 2017

The leak of the episode, titled 'The Spoils of War,' was separate from a hack on HBO that was disclosed earlier this week.

Four arrested in India for leaking 'Game of Thrones' episode

The case was filed by a Mumbai-based company responsible for storing and processing the TV episodes for an app, local media said.

14 Aug 2017 11:52 PM

The apex court indicated that if Article 35A relating to special rights and privileges of the citizens of J&K violates the basic structure of the Constitution or if it is ultra vires, the issue may be dealt with by a five-judge Constitution bench. (Photo: PTI)

5-judge Constitution bench may hear pleas challenging Article 35A: SC

The SC tagged a plea challenging Article 35A of the Constitution with a similar pending petition to be heard by a three-judge bench.

14 Aug 2017 9:23 PM

North Korea said its last test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in late August was a “perfect and big success” with both re-entry and warhead control capabilities showing no fault. (Photo: AP)

N Korea hasn’t mastered missile re-entry tech, may take 1-2 yrs: South Korea

Under the orders of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korea has been testing missiles at an unprecedented pace since last year.

14 Aug 2017 9:13 PM

Virat Kohli said that Hardik Pandya is a great 'gun fielder' and extremely handy with both bat and ball, thus bringing a lot of balance to the team. (Photo: AP)

Hardik Pandya's innings changed Sri Lanka's mindset: Virat Kohli on Pallekele Test

Hardik Pandya stood out with the bat in the 3rd Test as he struck his maiden century to guide India to a first-innings total of 487 runs.

14 Aug 2017 8:47 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in bizarre fashion, collecting a yellow card for taking his shirt off during a goal celebration before being shown a second for diving.(Photo: AP)

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo hit with five-match ban after shoving referee

Cristiano Ronaldo came on as a substitute in the UEFA Super Cup win over Manchester United on August 8.

14 Aug 2017 8:41 PM

Addressing the Independence Day ceremony in Islamabad, Yang said China stands with Pakistan in its efforts to achieve progress and development. (Photo: AP)

China, Pak have always stood by each other: Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang

He is also expected to inaugurate projects related to the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

14 Aug 2017 8:37 PM

The banks plans to adopt 100 gram panchayats in the next three years. (Photo: PTI)

SBI gives leg-up to CSR initiatives, adopts 50 villages

SBI Gram Seva which will work in the areas of health, education, environment and rural infrastructure.

14 Aug 2017 8:19 PM

Android 8.0 will bring also bring support for Bluetooth 5.0 technologies, which is currently rumoured to hit HTC’s U11 smartphones.

Android 8.0 to roll out on Pixel and Nexus on August 21

Android 8.0 is slated to bring a lot of user interfaces and under-the-hood enhancements.

14 Aug 2017 8:13 PM

Users have stated that Google Assistant no longer works correctly after they have updated their smartwatch devices to the latest patch which Google had released on Thursday.

Android Wear 2.0 reports issues with Google Assistant, recurring reminders

Users have started reporting issues with the Google Assistant personal intelligent assistant, which Google implemented in Android Wear 2.0.

14 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

Furthermore, Apple analyst KGI securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the iPhone 8 will come in three color options.

Next iPhone gold colour may be called ‘Blush Gold’

The rumor was shared on Twitter by Benjamin Gaskin, who attributed a post on Weibo from “Foxconn insider.”

14 Aug 2017 8:10 PM

The pension body has also launched a housing scheme under which the members can make down payment for a house and also pay EMIs out of their EPF corpus.

EPFO has received Aadhar details of 1.8 cr members

Members whose Aadhar details have been verified are getting the facility of online transactions in the PF account.

14 Aug 2017 8:09 PM

Apple has stated that there are “multiple companies” now developing Smart Connector accessories. As for when their accessories will enter the market, however, remains to be seen.

New Smart Connector accessories on the way

When asked why accessory makers have not adopted the Smart Connector — they have cited wait times and high prices for components.

14 Aug 2017 8:09 PM

Dr Kafeel Khan was the nodal officer at the paediatric department of Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College Hospital, where 72 children have died since August 7. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sacked Dr Kafeel Khan made 'scapegoat': AIIMS docs on UP tragedy

Khan was hailed as a hero after he reportedly bought oxygen cylinders with his own money during the crisis.

14 Aug 2017 8:07 PM

This Renaissance Man of infotech has contributed to information theory, communications, filtering theory, linear systems and control, signal processing, semiconductor manufacturing and more.

'Renaissance Man of telecom'

This is only the sixth time in the society’s almost half century history that the award has been given.

14 Aug 2017 8:00 PM

The case is related to alleged irregularities in FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds in 2007 when Karti's father was the Union FM. (Photo: PTI)

SC asks Karti to appear before court, prohibits him from travelling abroad

The apex court has stayed till Friday the Madras HC order that stayed Centre's lookout notice against Karti Chidambaram.

14 Aug 2017 7:57 PM

Total income of the public sector firm declined to Rs 812.66 crore in the reported quarter from Rs 881.93 crore in the corresponding quarter of 2016-17.

MTNL posts Rs 703 crore loss for April-June

Shares of MTNL closed at Rs 17.95 a unit up by 4.06 per cent compared to previous close at the BSE.

14 Aug 2017 7:53 PM

Smartphones can achieve a commendable solar eclipse shot with certain tweaks and modifications. (photo: abcnews)

Here’s how you can capture a solar eclipse from your smartphone

Some simple tweaks and additions can make your humble smartphone camera into a professional eclipse-capturing specialist.

14 Aug 2017 7:45 PM

The Army has already been pressed into relief and rescue operations in different districts of Assam. (Photo: DC/Manoj Anand)

Assam floods: Over 22 lakh people affected, PM assures support to CM

Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal regarding the incessant rains that have flooded the state.

14 Aug 2017 7:40 PM

Company had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 3,065.2 crore in the year-ago period, Coal India Ltd (CIL) said in a filing to BSE.

Coal India Q1 consolidated profit dips 23 per cent to Rs 2,351 cr

Coal India posted a profit of Rs 32.18 crore for April-June 2017 against that of Rs 3.6 crore.

14 Aug 2017 7:39 PM

The bill calls for the Defence Ministry and the Guard to increase spending, without elaborating. (Photo: AP)

Iran increases spending on missile program, Revolutionary Guard to defy US

In a session on Sunday, 240 lawmakers voted for the bill, with only one abstention.

14 Aug 2017 7:38 PM

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