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BlackBerry launches major ad campaign to reassure its dwindling customers
BlackBerry is publishing an open letter in major publications around the world in a bid to reassure customers that they can count on the distressed smartphone company.The letter was released Monday on Twitter and will be published in 30 publications in 9 countries Tuesday.…
Bionic man' walks, breathes with artificial parts
Gentlemen, we can rebuild him, after all. We have the technology.The term "bionic man" was the stuff of science fiction in the 1970s, when a popular TV show called "The Six Million Dollar Man" chronicled the adventures of Steve Austin, a former astronaut whose…
Oops! Apple iPhone 5s not 'a gimmick'
When one of your biggest customers makes its new 64-bit mobile processor a huge focus as it unveils its next-generation flagship smartphone, calling that new processor nothing more than a “marketing gimmick” probably isn’t the best idea.Qualcomm finally realized that on Wednesday and it…
The one money-saving secret carriers don't want you to know
Did you know that last year cellphone users sent an average of 17.6 billion text messages every day? Yes, I did say billion. Given how technology is growing, this year they should send even more. Or will they?Traditional text messaging is actually losing steam,…
Galaxy Note 3 to release in India on Sept 25
Even as it plans to roll out its latest Galaxy Note smartphone in the US in October, Samsung Electronics will release the device, along with its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, in India on September 25.The technology giant had unveiled the products - the Galaxy Note…
Here's why Apple once fired Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, the temperamental visionary who helped create the personal computer and built Apple into one of the world’s most valuable companies wasn’t the world’s best leader at first.“He was not a great executive back in those days,” said John Sculley, former CEO of…
The world’s most important watch: Would Dick Tracy have approved?
Unveiled at Germany’s IFA consumer electronics event and a joint event that took over New York City’s Times Square, Samsung's Galaxy Gear is not the next big thing but rather the next small thing -- a smartwatch designed to connect to your smartphone and beam…
Let’s hope this isn’t the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch
Those excited for Samsung’s Galaxy Gear smartwatch were treated to an early look at the device over the weekend, thanks to a set of leaked pictures published by Venture Beat. Except it’s a bit of a concern, as it’s not the best looking device in…
Finally, a worthy phablet challenger
LG Optimus G ProPrice Rs 42,000Specs: 5.5 inch display; 13MP camera; 1.7GHz quad core processor; 2GB RA M; 16GB internal storage, expandable memory card slot; GPS, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth; Android v4.1; 172 grams; 3140mAh batteryLG might not be among India's favourite mobile…
Apple to pay up to $280 for used iPhones
Apple confirmed its long-awaited iPhone trade-in program for its U.S. retail stores on Friday."In addition to helping support the environment, customers will be able to receive a credit for their returned phone that they can use toward the purchase of a new iPhone," a…