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Court rules against Apple in video streaming patent case
The ruling on Tuesday from the Dusseldorf District Court said Apple products sold in Germany must not use streaming software which infringes OpenTV's patents.
Xiaomi to open single-brand retail stores in India; process begins
Xiaomi confirms that it has initiated a process to set up single-brand retail stores and expects to complete the same in the next few weeks.
Samsung adds a dash of virtual reality to roller coaster rides
On Saturday, Six Flags Over Georgia officially opened the New Generation VR Roller Coaster ride to the pubic.
How to stop harassment of women video gamers
Many women say popular video games are rife with harassment, stalking and sexism that game companies don't police effectively.
Microsoft plans to take on Oracle with new Linux database software
Microsoft's new database product will work with the Linux operating system. The move is the latest to show Microsoft’s increasing willingness to work with competing products, a radical change for the once fiercely protective company.
Twitter lauded for efforts to thwart use by IS militants
The centre's Digital Terrorism and Hate Project gave Twitter a grade of "B" in a report card of social networking companies' efforts to fight online activity by militant groups such as IS.
Filming the Sun, using the Sun: Panasonic to live broadcast total eclipse using only solar energy
As Sumatra, Borneo and Sulawesi, Indonesia plunge into darkness during a rare total eclipse on March 9, Panasonic will deliver the live broadcast of the four-minute phenomenon from the eastern Indonesian island, Ternate through its portable Power Supply C...
UN human rights chief warns anti-encryption tool for iPhones could open 'Pandora's Box'
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein warned it could infringe the rights of millions worldwide and ease the way for authoritarian rulers and criminal hackers.
Adcom threatens to sue Freedom 251-maker Ringing Bells
In another twist, IT products firm Adcom said that it sold mobile handsets to Ringing Bells for Rs 3,600 a unit and was unaware of its plans to resell the device at Rs 251.
Google testing ways to make digital wallets hands-free
The Internet colossus is testing ways to let people use digital wallets without having to even take smartphones out of their pockets.
5 things to know about the rumoured iPhone 5 variant
Apple is expected to unveil a new 4-inch iPhone, possibly called the 'iPhone 5se' or simply the 'iPhone se', on March 21.
Micromax launches 7-inch 4G tablet Canvas Tab P702 at Rs 7,999
The tablet comes with an internal storage of 16 GB (expandable up to 32 GB via a microSD card) and includes 2 GB of RAM.
SpaceX delays Falcon 9 launch for third time over glitches
A fuel problem forced the sudden delay, following a postponement - known as a hold - earlier in the evening due to a ship that ventured into the waters off Cape Canaveral, Florida,
China to send second orbiting space lab in 2016
As part of the country's space lab programme, China also plans to launch the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft, which will carry two astronauts on board, in the fourth quarter of this year to dock with Tiangong-2.
Reliance launches 4G-enabled LYF Flame 1, Wind 6 smartphones at Rs 6,399 onwards
Both the Flame 1 and Wind 6 phones are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset paired with 1 GB of RAM and come with 5 MP front and rear cameras.
Maharashtra has the highest Internet userbase in India
Maharashtra has the highest number of Internet users at 27.71 million, with 9.74 million coming from rural areas and 17.97 million in urban areas.