Sunday, 21 April 2013

CBI may take over Google Mapathon case from Delhi police

CBI may take over Google Mapathon case from Delhi police

CBI may take over Google Mapathon case from Delhi police

The CBI is likely to take over an investigation by the Delhi police, which is probing whether Google violated rules in holding a competition that asked users to add information about their local areas for its online mapping services. The agency will take over as ...
HTC Desire L to be released in Taiwan, price unknown

HTC Desire L to be released in Taiwan, price unknown

HTC doesn't seem like one of those manufacturers who likes to stay out of the news for too long, seeing as it has now launched the Desire L in Taiwan, almost immediately after announcing the much-hyped First Facebook Home smartphone. However, there ...
Russian BadNews bug found in Android app store

Russian BadNews bug found in Android app store

Security researchers have identified 32 separate apps on Google Play that harboured a bug called BadNews. On infected phones, BadNews stole cash by racking up charges from sending premium rate text messages. The malicious program lay dormant on ...
Nikon launches Coolpix cameras

Nikon launches Coolpix cameras

Camera manufacturer Nikon expects India's contribution to its global revenue to grow to 5 per cent in the next three years, Nikon India Managing Director Hiroshi Takashina said here on Friday. During 2012-13, India's contribution stood at about 2 per cent of ...
Amazon woos Indian developers

Amazon woos Indian developers

E-commerce giant Amazon has joined the race to woo Indian mobile application developers with the launch of its Android app store in the country. The competition to attract developers and cash in on sale of content and mobile applications has seen Google, ...
Honda hopes to smile now in Amaze-ment

Honda hopes to smile now in Amaze-ment

Japanese auto giant Honda has had a tumultuous last few years. Plagued with depleting sales, intense competition and slowed production, the company promises to swing back into action with the launch of its entry level compact sedan in India, the Amaze.
Mercedes-Benz to roll out 3 new models in 3 months

Mercedes-Benz to roll out 3 new models in 3 months

P_V_SIVAKUMAR Eberhard Kern, CEO and Managing Director, Mercedes-Benz India, in Hyderabad on Saturday. He said the company would soon expand its portfolio to address a much larger luxury car market in the country. -- P.V. Sivakumar ...
2013 Shanghai Auto Show: Suzuki Authentics Concept revealed

2013 Shanghai Auto Show: Suzuki Authentics Concept revealed

After releasing the first batch of teaser images, Suzuki has finally revealed its all-new Authentics Concept at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. The Concept is said to preview the next-generation SX4 sedan and the SX4 crossover, which was shown at this year's ...
Rumour: Leaked NPD Results Show 211000 PS3 Units Sold for March

Rumour: Leaked NPD Results Show 211000 PS3 Units Sold for March

With Microsoft confirming that their Xbox 360 console sold 261,000 units in March, the upcoming NPD results for the United States have supposedly leaked, giving us a look at the overall performance of other platforms. To start off with, the PS3 apparently sold ...
Get in the right

Get in the right 'light' mood

Lights are like a magic mantra which work wonders to set the right mood in a room. Ever wondered why the interiors of a spa are always dimly lit with a soft yellow light or why nightclubs are done up with ultra-violet lights or why offices have bright tube-lights?