Can Amazon outsmart Apple in Tablet PC space?

It is certain that Amazon is going to release an Android based tablet by the end of this year, and it makes perfect sense to predict that this device will have a significant impact on the market. The biggest factor in Amazons favour is that the company has already sold millions of Kindles around the world. Every satisfied Kindle user can be a potential buyer of the new Amazon tablet. Amazon also... By shashwatdc gupta

Angry Birds lead to $1.2 billion bonanza for Rovio

According to sources, a new mystery investor, who is probably from the world of entertainment, is in talks with the Finnish gaming company, Rovio Entertainment, with the intention of making strategic investments. The talks are pointing to a valuation of $1.2 billion for Rovio. The list of likely investors include some of the big names like - Electronic Arts, Zynga, the social gaming company... By shashwatdc gupta

Jeff Bezos files patent for mobile phone airbags

All of us have become used to airbags that get deployed if the car crashes and save the life of the driver and the passenger. If Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has his way, our smartphones in future could be incorporated with a similar safety mechanism. If the device falls, the airbag gets into action to cushion the blow. With sky-high prices of smartphones, this kind of system is the need... By shashwatdc gupta

Now wear a computer as an electronic tattoo

Latest advances in science are leading to the rise of a new generation of super-smart and nano scale computing machines, which tend to blur the distinction between electronics and biology. These machines are as flexible as human skin or the tissue. Instead of existing outside the body, they become part of the bodys intrinsic biological system, and make all kinds of computing functionalities... By shashwatdc gupta

Nokia slips further, ZTE rises: Gartner report

The latest sales estimates made by the technology analysts at Gartner show that Nokia will not be able to hold on to its position as the leading cellphone maker in the world for long. In second quarter of the year Nokia was still the number one, but its worldwide market share slipped to 22.8 percent from 30.1 percent in the same quarter a year ago.The main problem with Nokia is that it is unable... By shashwatdc gupta

RCom is planning $1.5 billion outsourcing deal

According to sources, RCom, Indias second largest mobile operator by subscribers, is currently in advanced talks to finalise a $1.5 billion, multi-vendor managed services outsourcing deal with major telecom gearmakers like ZTE, Huawei and Ericsson. If the deal gets inked, it would be the first instance of RCom handing over operations, planning, maintenance and management of its countrywide CDMA... By shashwatdc gupta

Telecom sector is struggling: COAI - PwC report

The report titled Indian Mobile Services Sector: Struggling to Maintain Sustainable Growth has now been released. It highlights many emerging trends in the mobile services industry. Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) had commissioned this report from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). The report begins by stating that India has witnessed unprecedented growth of more than 700 percent, from... By shashwatdc gupta

Google+ follows Facebook into gaming

Many of us are still not on Google+. Still waiting for that elusive invite. But if you have already made it into the select circle of Google+ users, you might be able to play some really interesting games. Google has begun introducing games on its network. Some of the highly popular games like Angry Birds from Rovio, Bejeweled Blitz from PopCap Games and most notably, Zynga Poker, have already... By shashwatdc gupta

Now start brushing with USB powered toothbrush

The device that is being billed as the iPod of toothbrushes has now hit the market. This is perhaps the worlds first USB powered toothbrush. Launched by Philips, the DiamondClean HX 9332 can be charged via the USB port found in all computers and laptops. However, you should not expect a device built on such an original idea to come cheap. The DiamondClean HX 9332 will cost you around $405. You... By shashwatdc gupta

Beats Electronics goes to HTC for $300 million

The Taiwanese smartphone maker, HTC, has announced that it will be investing $300 million in Beats Electronics, which is a USA based headset maker founded by record executive Jimmy Iovine and rapper Dr. Dre. The company sells gear under the Beats by Dr. Dre brand.According to the terms of the deal, the two companies will join hands to release a line of HTC devices that will be incorporated with... By shashwatdc gupta

iFirst: Apple becomes worlds number one company

Founded with borrowed money in the 1976 by two youngsters, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple has come a long way. The technology giant has now surpassed the global leader Exxon Mobil to win the title of worlds most valuable company. Exxon has held the top spot since 2005. At the time the markets closed on Wednesday, the market capitalisation of Apple had touched $337 billion, which is ahead of... By shashwatdc gupta

Piramal dials into Vodafone with 5.5% stake

In a surprise move, billionaire Ajay Piramal owned corporate entity, Piramal Healthcare has picked up a 5.5% equity stake in Vodafone Essar, the Indian operations of the worlds largest mobile operator Vodafone Plc. Late on Wednesday, the two companies made a joint statement in this regard. According to the terms of the deal Piramal will pay $640 million (nearly Rs 2,900 crore) for the stake,... By shashwatdc gupta