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Apple's next goal: A VR headset?
It seems that Apple also senses the significance of virtual reality and is looking to harness the tech, or aspects of it, for its own purposes.
HP launches device-as-a-service for Indian businesses
They also get customised services and support from HP like PC configuration and software installation, onsite break-fix, data migration and proactive support.
Crowdfunding fast growing as way to fund journalism projects globally
Although journalism projects have been smaller than other Kickstarter categories from music, theater and film to technology and games, it has provided some momentum to a troubled sector.
Apple seeks government permission to open its own stores in India
Apple's plans come against the backdrop of initiatives unveiled by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who met with Apple chief Tim Cook during his US visit last year, to boost foreign investments in India.
IRNSS-1E to make Indian GPS a reality soon
The IRNSS space segment consists of seven satellites, with three satellites in geostationary orbit and four satellites in inclined geosynchronous orbit.
TRAI to hold open discussion on differential pricing for data services on January 21
The event will be held at PHD House in New Delhi. Telecom operators have favoured differential pricing for data services while net neutrality activists continue to oppose any differential pricing regime.
No hoax! Media giant Univision buys stake in satirical website The Onion for real
There was instant social media outpouring about what the future holds for a site whose satirical news stories skewer topics from gun ownership in the United States to the cliched dullness of media articles about ordinary people.
India readies to launch fifth navigation satellite today
The satellite's payload will transmit navigation service signals to users, operating in L5-band and S-band.
TRAI says much of public responses were on Facebook's Free Basics rather than Net Neutrality
TRAI advisor said, 'Of the 2 million or so responses, a large number of these responses were simply 'I support Free Basics'. I am asking 'are you in favour or otherwise of net neutrality' and 'should there be a guard'.'
Uber, Airbus team up to offer on-demand helicopter service
The service would offer on-demand rides on Airbus' H125 and H130 helicopters.
Al Jazeera America cable news network to shut down on April 30
Last month, Al Jazeera America was honored with an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University journalism award for a documentary that depicted the lives of working class Americans.
Google creates new VR computing division; to be headed by key executive
Clay Bavor, the executive running its product management team, will run the new arm.
Google I/O 2016 conference to be held from May 18-20
The event will take place in the company's backyard at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View from May 18-20.
Burberry debuts on Apple TV; to livestream its upcoming menswear show
The app offers access to a collection of Burberry Acoustic films from emerging British musicians, highlights from the brand's previous runway shows and beauty tutorials.
Binny Bansal is the new CEO of Flipkart
Binny as chief executive officer will now be responsible for operationally driving the company and will be accountable for Flipkart's overall performance.
US government meets tech leaders from Apple, Google, Facebook on anti-terror efforts
While the session was described by tech company representatives as cordial, no specific agreement or other outcome was announced.