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NASA sends hi-tech ‘sandals’...

NASA sends hi-tech ‘sandals’ into space

NASA has sent a pair of high-tech ‘space sandals’ to the International Space Station (ISS) to better understand how heavy loads can damage an astronauts’ bones and muscles. The ForceShoe will be worn by astronauts to further our knowledge of the forces at play when operating at... read more »

Students find 7,000-year-old mummy

Students find 7,000-year-old mummy

ARICA, CHILE (ARICA TV/CNN) – A group of students in Chile made an incredible discovery while out on an archaeological dig, a 7,000-year-old mummy. The find comes from the ancient Chinchorro Civilization, who lived in what are now Chile and Peru. Authorities say human remains found in the... read more »

NASA develops high-tech cages to carry r...

NASA develops high-tech cages to carry rats to ISS

NASA has developed high-tech cages to carry rodents from Earth to the International Space Station (ISS) to allow researchers to study the long-term effects of microgravity on mammalian physiology. The Rodent Habitat modules will first fly in August aboard an unmanned SpaceX Dragon cargo ship.... read more »

Maruti Launches Celerio ‘GreenR...

Maruti Launches Celerio ‘Green’ CNG Model

India’s leading carmaker, Maruti Suzuki has now rolled out the popular Celerio with a CNG kit. Called as the Celerio Green, the new version will come up with a factory-fitted CNG kit, and will return an impressive 31.79km/kg (claimed) mileage. Powering the Celerio Green is the same 1.0-litre... read more »

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18 killed in China plant fire

Beijing: At least 18 people were killed after a major fire at a food company in east China`s Shandong province, authorities said Monday.The fire broke out at 7 pm Sunday at a carrot packaging... read more »

Islamic State says it plans tIslamic State says it...

They have paraded their own flag, formed courts and ministries, issued passports and even license plates. Now, the leaders of the Islamic State, the... read more »

Imran Khan dares Pakistan government to arrest him

Islamabad: Pakistan`s Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party chairman Imran Khan has refused to seek bail after being charged with attacks on the parliament and PTV... read more »

Bus mishap: 56 killed after passenger bus collides with...

At least 56 people, including 21 women and 18 children, were killed and several others injured today when a passenger bus collided with a truck in Pakistan’s... read more »

Angry Arabs march in north Israel after shooting

KFAR KANA, Israel: Angry Arab-Israeli protesters took to the streets across the country on Sunday and police raised alert levels nationwide amid shock waves... read more »

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Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in de...

Dust to data centers: The year AI tech giants, and billions in debt, began remaking the American landscape **Title: The Rise of AI Infrastructure: Tech Giants Transform the American Landscape** The... read more »

A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warr...

A 5 million percent return in 60 years leaves Warren Buffetts legacy unmatched **Buffett Era Concludes: Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Chapter After... read more »

Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data ...

Bernie Sanders and Ron DeSantis speak out against data center boom. It's a bad sign for AI industry **Title: Political Leaders Express Concerns Over Data... read more »

Retail investors close out one of their best years ever...

Bharti Retail appoints Former Walmart India president Raj Jain as CEO

Retail investors close out one of their best years ever. How they beat Wall Street at its own game **Title: Individual Investors Achieve Significant Gains,... read more »

Nike shares move higher on big insider purchases by CEO...

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Nike shares move higher on big insider purchases by CEO Elliott Hill, director Tim Cook after down year **Nike Executives Demonstrate Confidence with... read more »

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants more yorkers

Kochi: Mahendra Singh Dhoni knows a thing or two about pushing his teammates to bring out the best in them. But rarely does he draw comparisons out in the public to let his players know where they... read more »

Gavaskar: Bowlers with suspect action should be ta...

New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar says instead of reporting a bowler with suspect action, umpires can straightaway call the offender or... read more »

Bhuvneshwar among players nominated LG People’s C...

Bhuvneshwar Kumar : Series win will lift morale ahead of South Africa tour

Promising India medium pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has emerged as one of the five players nominated for the LGPeople’s Choice Award ahead of the ICC annual... read more »

Narine will emerge as a better bowler, says Gautam Gamb...

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Gautam Gambhir hopes that teammate and West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine will emerge a “better bowler and a... read more »

Sammy has no regrets over early Test retirement

Ahead of both his previous tours to India, Darren Sammy was hounded by the Indian press with questions related to Sachin Tendulkar. If he was pestered about... read more »

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Indian students surge in the US

Indian students surge in the US

By Arun Kumar Washington – Indian students largely drove the growth of new foreign enrolment in US graduate schools this year with a 40 percent surge, while growth from China slowed to 5... read more »

Jamia launches free mobile dental clinic

Jamia launches free mobile dental clinic

New Delhi – Jamia Millia Islamia has launched a mobile dental unit to provide primary dental healthcare to people living around the varsity, an... read more »

IIM Lucknow achieves 100 percent summer placements

IIM Lucknow achieves 100 percent summer placements

Lucknow – The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, a premier business school in the country, Wednesday announced 100 percent summer placements... read more »

HCL founder commits Rs.3,000 crore for education

HCL founder commits Rs.3,000 crore for education

New Delhi – A foundation run by founder and chairman of HCL Corporation Shiv Nadar Tuesday committed Rs.3,000 crore to develop education institutions... read more »

Indians to benefit from Australian student visa ‘...

Indians to benefit from Australian student visa 'simplification'

By Paritosh Parasher Melbourne – Australia’s new government is set to change its strict visa laws to attract more students from “high... read more »

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Kim's executed uncle's wife likely involved in husband's execution

Ilhan Omars Husband Reportedly Purges Names from Firms Website Am...

Ilhan Omars Husband Reportedly Purges Names from Firms Website Amid Minnesotas Massive Welfare Fraud Investigation **Minneapolis Firm Under Scrutiny as Minnesota Welfare Investigation... read more »

Father Finds 15-Year-Old Daughter, Who Was Kidnapp...

Father Finds 15-Year-Old Daughter, Who Was Kidnapped at Knifepoint on Christmas, by Tracking Her Phones Location ## Father’s Resourcefulness... read more »

Abby Phillip Turns the Tables After Scott Jennings Defe...

Abby Phillip Turns the Tables After Scott Jennings Defends Trump Renaming Kennedy Center for Himself: Im Glad You Said That, Because ## Debate Erupts Over... read more »

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a hu...

Millions vote in Madhya Pradesh

Millions of Afghans face hunger as aid cuts deepen a humanitarian crisis ## Aid Shortfalls Exacerbate Food Insecurity Crisis for Millions in Afghanistan KABUL... read more »

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn the...

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy ## Cypriot Fishermen Spearhead Initiative to Combat Lionfish Invasion, Turning... read more »

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Aguero shrugs off suggestions to `go down more` by saying `he's bad at diving`

Aguero shrugs off suggestions to `go down more` by saying `heR...

London – Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has said that he is really bad at diving and therefore unwilling to risk a yellow card by going down too easily, according to reports. According... read more »

Liverpool makes Suarez almost inaccessible with new whopping 100 mln-pound release clause

Bad boy` Suarez turns Santa for ill children to `t...

London – Striker Luis Suarez is trying to change his image of a bad boy as he became a Santa and dished out gifts at Liverpool’s Alder... read more »

Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting f...

Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting first child

London – Arsenal star Theo Walcott is expecting his first child with wife Melanie Slade, it was announced today, according to reports. According to the... read more »

Schmeichel says Man U should `axe` six players who `don...

Schmeichel says Man U should `axe` six players who `don't care about club`

London – Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has slammed the club’s current crop of underperforming players, insisting they... read more »

`Young sensation` Januzaj says `would be happy` to stay...

Young sensation` Januzaj says `would be happy` to stay at Man U `for life`

London – Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj has said that he never wants to leave the club and could play at Old Trafford for all his... read more »

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Gold declines further on reduced offtake, global cues

Gold prices jumped by Rs. 25 to Rs. 31,850 per ten gram

Gold prices advanced further by Rs. 25 to Rs. 31,850 per ten gram in the national capital on Saturday on sustained buying for the wedding season demand while silver tumbled Rs. 500 to Rs. 47,500 per... read more »

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram

Gold prices rising by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per te...

Amid rising wedding season demand and firm global trend, gold prices rose further by Rs. 105 to Rs. 31,825 per ten gram while silver remained steady... read more »

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten g...

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram

Gold prices moved up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on marriage season demand amid a firm global trend. However,... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Wednesday on heavy selling by stockists driven by a weak global trend. Gold prices declined by Rs 315 to... read more »

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gra...

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday on renewed demand from stockists and retailers backed by wedding... read more »

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‘Made in China’ plant can fight chronic pain

New York –  Suffering from chronic pain? Well, a plant used in Chinese medicine may be of help. A plant used for centuries as a pain reliever in Chinese medicine may also help relieve chronic... read more »

Insured people use emergency rooms more

New York – People covered under health care plan use emergency rooms 40 percent more than those who do not have health insurance, claimed a... read more »

‘Junk DNA’ in brain may cause schizophrenia

'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia

Tokyo – Often dubbed ‘junk DNA’, retrotransposons – short sequences of DNA that autonomously amplify and move around the genome –... read more »

Smoking affects good night’s sleep too

Smoking affects good night's sleep too

New York – Here is a wake-up call. Smoking ruins productive sleep, leading to cognitive dysfunction, mood disorders, depression and anxiety. “This... read more »

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

`Good night`s sleep` essential for brain health

Washington – Researchers have found that one night of sleep depravity can cause morning blood concentrations of molecules NSE and S-100B to increase in... read more »

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Gold Market Update : Gold Hit High Of $1262

Gold prices rose by Rs. 246 to Rs. 28,664 per 10 gm

New Delhi – Gold prices rose by Rs. 246 to Rs. 28,664 per 10 gm in futures trade today as speculators created fresh positions taking positive cues from overseas markets. At the Multi Commodity... read more »

Gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams

Gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 gra...

Snapping a two-day rising trend, gold prices fell by Rs 170 to Rs 29,950 per 10 grams in the national capital Monday on profit selling by stockists... read more »

Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten gram...

Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams

Gold prices rose for the second straight day on Saturday by gaining Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams in the national capital largely in tandem with a firming... read more »

Gold price rebounds from intraday low, HK premiums up

Gold price rebounds from intraday low, HK premiums up

Singapore – [schema type=”product” name=”GOLD” description=”Gold rebounded from intraday low on Friday on physical buying,... read more »

Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams

Gold dropped Rs. 275 to Rs. 29,900 per ten grams

Gold prices dipped below Rs. 30,000 per ten grams level for the first time in over four months in the national capital on Thursday on stockists selling against... read more »

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Daily habits of happy people

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act but a habit, according to Greek philosopher Aristotle. The world is changing faster than you can wrap your head around new ideas, but the... read more »

How to avoid emotional fatigue

Stress, a poor diet, or a hormone imbalance, are known factors that play havoc with your mood. But there are subtle contributors that can cause a... read more »

Poor eating habits affect your heart

Poor eating habits can affect your heart for a long time and the effects can persist long after dietary habits are improved, shows a research. Poor eating... read more »

The key to successs

One of the common purposes of life for most of us is to achieve success that gives rise to prosperity, peace, happiness, and a sense of inner fulfillment. In... read more »

Aqua aerobics and water sports

Although traditional workout methods are preferred by a wide majority, aqua exercises are being pursued by many for variety in their exercise routine and to... read more »

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Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

Saudi Arabia jails organiser of women’s protests for six years

A Saudi court jailed a man for six years for organizing women’s demonstrations and taking part in protests against the regime, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The report... read more »

“no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state ...

West Bank – The Palestinian President says there’s “no way” he’ll recognize Israel as a Jewish state and accept just a portion of... read more »

Iran: throwing acid on the face of girl the eyes of cul...

Tehran . Iranian court convicted of throwing acid in the face of a girl ‘s eyes are ruled out . Acid attack girl had lost both eyes . According to the... read more »

WORKERS DIE IN BLAZE

MANAMA – Three Bangladeshis were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in Mukharqa yesterday. The men died of smoke inhalation in their... read more »

Bomb blasts as rioters fight police

MANAMA: Two home-made bombs exploded last night as security forces confronted saboteurs who were blocking roads and pelting policemen with Molotov cocktails in... read more »

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Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenlands future

Vance steps in to host White House talks on Greenlands future **Vance to Lead White House Discussions on Greenland’s Geopolitical Landscape** Washington D.C. – In a move signaling the Biden... read more »

Iran: The killing of peaceful demonstrators must s...

Iran: The killing of peaceful demonstrators must stop, UN rights chief says **UN Condemns Escalating Violence Against Iranian Protesters** Geneva –... read more »

A torture that never stops: Sri Lanka failing survivors...

'India can't treat Saurabh Kalia's torture as war crime'

A torture that never stops: Sri Lanka failing survivors of conflict sexual violence, UN says **Sri Lanka’s Lingering Scars: UN Report Highlights... read more »

Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepar...

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Trump hints at Iran decision as advisers meet to prepare strike options **Title: Administration Weighs Options on Iran Amidst Escalating Tensions** Washington... read more »

Photos emerge from Irans protests, veiled by government...

Photos emerge from Irans protests, veiled by government blackout **Title: Civil Unrest Grips Iran Amidst Government Restrictions on Information** Nationwide... read more »

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Obama orders 'review of spy operations'

Obama orders ‘review of spy operations’

US President Barack Obama says he has ordered a review of the way US spy agencies gather intelligence. It follows a string of embarrassing revelations which include bugging millions of phone... read more »

NSA snooped on porn habits of Islamist radicals to discredit them: Report

WikiLeaks sets up website to collect money to defe...

Washington – Whistleblowing website WikiLeaks has reportedly set up a website to collect charity money to free former NSA analyst Edward... read more »

What did Obama know about US spying abroad?

What did Obama know about US spying abroad?

By Arun Kumar Washington – Amid a brewing controversy over reports that the US was spying abroad, questions are being raised about what did President... read more »

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peac...

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss issues including Iran and the... read more »

Kerry says nuclear weapons important for US national se...

Kerry says nuclear weapons important for US national security

US Secretary of State John Kerry has emphasized the importance of nuclear weapons in the defense doctrine of the United States. “It ensures that a strong... read more »

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Sena wants Amit Shah to meet Uddhav

BJP national President Amit Shah’s visit to Mumbai on Thursday is becoming a bone of contention between the party and its ally the Shiv Sena. The latter has made it clear that it expects Mr. Shah... read more »

Rahul should’ve become minister: Prithviraj Chavan...

New Delhi: A day after Congress leader Digvijaya Singh asked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to speak out more often in the public domain,... read more »

Another Trinamool MLA’s shocker: As long as the w...

Another leader in Mamata Banerjee’s  Trinamool Congress has sparked off a controversy by mocking rape. “Rapes were committed earlier, rapes are... read more »

Lalu Prasad Yadav’s aide candidate for lone Legis...

JD(U) has decided to give its seat in the Bihar Legislative Council to its alliance partner RJD, which is set to nominate Bhola Yadav, a close aide of Lalu... read more »

Kerala governor Sheila Dikshit’s meeting with Raj...

Dikshit calls for action in Tehelka sexual assault case

NEW DELHI: Amid reports that she may be shunted out of Kerala, governor Sheila Dikshit on Monday met home minister Rajnath Singh. She will also meet President... read more »

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Russia’s dual-screen YotaPhone ‘kind of gimmicky̵...

Washington – A Russian company has developed a dual screen smartphone called the YotaPhone. The phone comes with all the features, but on the backside it has an electronic ‘paper’... read more »

eBay likely to launch own virtual currency

Washington –  Online commerce site eBay’s PayPal has reportedly filed a patent application that hints to a possible launch of its own... read more »

NSA racing to build `mother of all encryption breaker` ...

NSA racing to build `mother of all encryption breaker` quantum computer

Washington –  The US’ National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to build a quantum computer that could break any and every type of encryption used... read more »

Snapchat unapologetic for 4.6mn user phone number leak ...

Washington – Snapchat is reportedly not sorry for the recent breach of data of around 4.6million of its users that exposed their phone numbers and... read more »

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfu...

Countdown for India joining cryogenic rocket club begins

The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has successfully completed the launch rehearsal Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV)-D5, which is... read more »

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Afghan opium poppy cultivation hits record levels: UN

Afghan opium poppy cultivation hits record levels: UN

United Nations – A new survey found that opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan rose to record levels this year, with a 36 percent increase compared to last year, a UN official said... read more »

Rift in ISI-Haqqani network?

Rift in ISI-Haqqani network?

Islamabad – The killing of senior Haqqani network leader Naseeruddin Haqqani has fuelled talks of a rift between Pakistan’s spy agency... read more »

Pak court sets Nov 18 for Musharraf’s plea to lea...

Pak court sets Nov 18 for Musharraf's plea to leave country

Karachi – Pakistan’s Sindh High Court has set November 18 for a decision on former president Pervez Musharraf’s plea against a government ban... read more »

Meeting with Hurriyat counterproductive to India-Pakist...

Meeting with Hurriyat counterproductive to India-Pakistan dialogue: Khurshid

Gurgaon – In strong disapproval of the meeting between Pakistani prime minister’s foreign affairs advisor Sartaj Aziz with Hurriyat leaders here,... read more »

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader’s k...

Pakistani Taliban vows revenge af! ter leader's killing

Islamabad – Confirming the killing of senior leader of the Haqqani Network, Naseeruddin Haqqani, the Pakistani Taliban has vowed to take revenge of the... read more »

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Quiz: Name England players to score century in 2025

Quiz: Name England players to score century in 2025 **England Cricket: A Year of Contrasts Marked by Individual Brilliance** The year 2025 has proven to be a complex and multifaceted one for English... read more »

Dazed Anthony Joshua's miracle escape after c...

Dazed Anthony Joshua’s miracle escape after crash on ‘Nigeria’s deadliest road’ **Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua Involved... read more »

I thought I was going to die after collapse – Rus...

I thought I was going to die after collapse – Rush **Liverpool Icon Ian Rush Recounts Harrowing Health Scare** Liverpool football legend Ian Rush has... read more »

El Passico at Fir Park, Gassama & Martindale in foc...

El Passico at Fir Park, Gassama & Martindale in focus **Title: High Stakes as Scottish Premiership Heads into Final Fixtures of 2025** The Scottish... read more »

Leeds 'brimming with confidence' in full-team...

Leeds 'brimming with confidence' in full-team goal – Hart ## Leeds United’s Evolving Attacking Prowess Garners Expert Acclaim Leeds,... read more »

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North Korea launches ballistic missile near Japan as Kim Jong-un ...

North Korea launches ballistic missile near Japan as Kim Jong-un stokes WW3 fear **North Korea Conducts Ballistic Missile Test, Escalating Regional Tensions** Pyongyang, North Korea – The... read more »

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accus...

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer accused of spreading hatred ## Australian Authorities Revoke Visa of Social Media Personality Over Hate... read more »

Trumps approval on immigration falls to record low, new...

Trumps approval on immigration falls to record low, new poll finds Just 39 percent of Americans approve of Donald Trump's handling of immigration, new... read more »

LIVE: US, Iran ratchet up rhetoric as big armada forms ...

LIVE: US, Iran ratchet up rhetoric as big armada forms in the Middle East **Tensions Escalate in the Persian Gulf as Naval Presence Intensifies** **Washington... read more »

Who is Iraqs former leader Nouri al-Maliki?

Who is Iraqs former leader Nouri al-Maliki? **Prominent Shiite Bloc Taps Former Premier Maliki for Top Post** Baghdad, Iraq – In a significant political... read more »

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Microsoft Skype's Facebook, Twitter social media accounts hacked

Microsoft Skype’s Facebook, Twitter social media accounts hacked

Los Angeles – The Syrian Electronic Army, an amorphous hacker collective that supports Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, claimed credit for hacking into the social media accounts of... read more »

Grippity unveils first-ever `transparent dual-side operable tablet`

Grippity unveils first-ever `transparent dual-side operable tablet`

Washington – Grippity has reportedly unveiled what is touted to be the first-ever transparent dual-side operable tablet. The tablet features a semi-transparent 7-inch 800 x 480... read more »

More Chinese handset vendors to launch smartwatches in 2014

ZTE,Huawei Chinese handset vendors to launch smartwatches in 2014

Washington – More China-based handset vendors, including ZTE and Huawei, are expected to launch their own brands of wearable smart devices in the first half of 2014 following a huge... read more »

Top 2013 app downloads for Windows and Mac revealed!

Top 2013 app downloads for Windows

Washington –  2013 ended with a lot of tech talk around Apple’s iPhones, Microsoft Surface, battle between PSP 4 and Xbox One, wearable computing and Google Glass, and the... read more »

Google Glass available to Music All Access users before public rollout

Google Glass available to Music All Access users before public ro...

Washington –  Google has reportedly given a chance to its music streaming service subscribers to get a first-hand experience of its latest wearable computing gadget Google Glass by skipping... read more »