Tech
Amazon hires Barack Obama's former spokesman Jay Carney: Report
Jay Carney stepped down as Obama's press secretary in June after more than three years in the high-profile job.
Noggin: Nickelodeon unveils paid streaming service for kids; to be launched on March 5
Paid streaming service for children called Noggin will launch on March 5 for $5.99 a month.
HP in talks to buy WiFi gear maker Aruba Networks: Report
HP is preparing to split into two listed companies this year, separating its computer and printer businesses from its corporate hardware and services operations.
Google tests live chat service for businesses in search results
The feature shows whether a business is currently available and immediately launches the chat via Google Hangouts.
New software developed for robots to aid dementia patients
Japanese developers has created software for robots that will monitor and help dementia patients in their daily lives.
HTC elevates Indian marketing chief Manu Seth to head South Asia division
Seth will be responsible for designing the marketing strategies for South Asia markets and helping to establish HTC as a brand of choice amongst the consumers.
The hunt for Earth-like planets could soon become a lot easier
A new laser technique will allow a spectral analysis of distant stars with unprecedented accuracy, as well as advance research in other areas of astrophysics.
Images and sounds in videos may soon help users locate where they were filmed
Researchers have developed new algorithms which can locate where a video was filmed from its images and sounds.
Samsung Galaxy S4 price slashed by Rs 3,550; now available at Rs 18,350
Galaxy S4 smartphone is now available in online shopping site Amazon at Rs 17,999, with an additional offer of gift cards worth Rs 1,000.
BlackBerry Passport, Classic smartphones to become available on US carrier starting February 20
The BlackBerry Classic phone, an upgrade to the BlackBerry Bold 9900, will feature the iconic QWERTY keyboard, trackpad and navigation keys.
Apple may launch its new premium music service in the next few months
Apple is said to use iOS 8.4 which will put the premium service into the hands of the iPhone users without the need of any standalone app download.
People insecure in their relationships are more active on Facebook: Study
People who worry that other people don't love them as much as they want to be loved have greater amounts of "feedback seeking" on Facebook.
Samsung India to launch the Galaxy Grand Max on February 17, not the Galaxy Grand 3: Source
The Galaxy Grand Max that will be exclusively available on e-commerce site Snapdeal.com is expected to be priced under Rs 20,000.
Apple hiring auto experts for secret research project: Report
Apple is speculated to be venturing into the automobile sector with its software for cars that go beyond navigation and communication.
Spice Mobility launches Stellar 431 budget 3G smartphone priced at Rs 3,499
Stellar 431 is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and Android KitKat 4.4.
Flipkart to double value of goods sold as demand rises
Online retailers often use gross merchandise value based on monthly online sales, as a measure of performance, as they typically make revenues from the commissions they get from sellers.