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Old Technologies’ still kicking- Do you know any?
Recently, I wrote an article about old technologies that should be dead but go on because people are not willing to part with it. I sincerely thought that people’s inertia that was the reason that these Industries thrived even today….…
Online Videos and Television – Frenemies?
With more and more well-to-do TV networks hosting their channels on the popular digital video site, YouTube, speculations are around regarding life and cycle of Television as being the coveted household medium. All popular TV channels like…
Free Wi-Fi Access at a Shop near you, Courtesy Facebook!
It sounds awesome doesn’t it? And impractical too…. But here is what Facebook actually has in mind – You have a shop, and have your own Wi-Fi hotspot. Facebook will provide you with a router. All you have to do is keep it there (your…
How really secure are we online? [A Cluback–Trak.in Survey]
Is the internet really secure? Is my money safe? How private are my private details?
As Indians, we are very cautious about our lives, even more cautious about our money. People were skeptical about the internet and the openness it…
State of E-Commerce in India: online user base grows 50% YoY!
India's online population grew by over 50% in July 2012 as compared to July 2011, according to a joint study by Internet analytics and audience measurement company comScore and trade association ASSOCHAM. According to the State of…
Indian Smart TV market to reach Rs. 54000 Crore by 2017!
Technology is bringing about a sea-change in the way we consume content. We are lost without our Smartphones or notebooks or tablets. And, the biggest reason of course is because they keep us connected and social.
For nearly 2 decades,…
Are Operating Systems really that important in today’s browser oriented world?
The disclaimer first: I am here talking about a normal user. Not the one who is a hardcore gamer or hardcore professional. I am not talking about the guy who cannot let the day go without counter strike or the guy whose photos do not get…
Product Comparison Websites – A Boon to Online Ecommerce Ecosystem
The search feature on the world-wide-web has improved for the past few years and has always worked towards bringing a huge amount of information to the potential customer who spends most of his/her valuable time searching for the stuff that…
Youtube to Soon Launch Pay-Per-View Service in India
Google is all set up to introduce pay per view rental services on its video sharing site Youtube in India. This is really great news for the entertainment industry which is facing the problem of piracy for a long time.
Youtube has been…
Average Internet Connection Speed in India Crosses 1 Mbps for First Time [Akamai]
The average Indian internet connection speed in India is more than 1 Mbps, the highest till date, according to Akamai Technologies' State of the Internet report for Q2 2012. It indicates a more than 21% growth as compared to the same period…
Government to set up Joint Working Group to address Cyber Security
Indian Government is planning to setup a Joint Working Group which will include Information Sharing & Analysis centers, training law enforcement agencies in cyber crime investigation, making the general public aware of cyber security.
Top 10 Indian Tech news of the week [Oct8th-14th 2012]
Here's a look at this week's Top 10 tech news. Indian Railways launches RailRadar: Real time train tracking application Indian Railways launched RailRadar, a real time tracking application using the Google Maps platform. The app will…
Now, Send Free SMS through your Gmail!
Gmail has yesterday started rolling out “Free SMS on Gmail” facility for all the Google Apps customers in India. It is available for all App users, Free as well as paid. Although, many users have reported seeing the pop-up (shown above),…
How safe is your PIN Number? [Infographic]
We use PIN Numbers on many devices, but most widely, it is used on our Debit or Credit cards or on Mobile devices. Have you ever given a thought on how safe your PIN number is? Studies have shown that close to 27% PIN numbers can be guessed…
Flipkart launches Apparel Segment – More diversification?
A newly introduced section that sells men's clothing has heralded a fresh expansion by the popular Indian online shopping site, Flipkart. The newest move apparently aims to offer competition to existing players like Jabong and Myntra,…
Top 10 Twitter Trends of the Week [Oct 1st-7th 2012]
Missing our list of Top 10 twitter trends? We are back with the top 10 topics that were buzzing on twitter this week. Here are this week’s Top 10 twitter trends: 1. The World Cup T-20 This has been the most used hash tag in India on…
Can we Survive without Technology?
In the movie “Matrix Reloaded” we see that a whole city (almost the size of a small country) is living underground. A character in the movie exclaims that there are machines out there to kill the humans and there are machines inside keeping…
Accelerators Programmes for Tech Startups in India [Infographic]
In past few years, culture of Entrepreneurship has definitely grown in India – And nurturing this growth are the various Startup Accelerator programs that have been launched during this time.
In 2007, when I came back to India, I…
Google announces Google4Doodle Contest!
It is that time of the year again and Google has announced their annual Google4Doodle contest in celebration of the Children's Day – A contest that will probably make the winner of this Doodle contest a sort of a mini-celebrity. The…
Browsing hampers productivity – 5 ways to boost productivity by patterned browsing!
Have you ever wanted to take a 2-minute break that extended to several hours of pointless surfing leading to a wasted workday? Don’t worry! You’re not alone. This is especially common in free-culture environments where companies provide…