Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...
Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by...
Apple unveils 18% thinner iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iMac with 5K Retina display
Apple on Thursday unveiled two all-new tablets — iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, with the former supposedly being the world's thinnest tablet. Apple also introduced iPad mini 3, which is essentially the iPad mini with Retina display and Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It also announced its desktop computer, the new iMac with Retina display, which has a 27-inch 5120x2880 pixel display and an upgraded Mac Mini personal computer. The company also made its desktop OS, OS X Yosemite available to the public.
Google announces Android 5.0 (Lollipop), Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet
Google ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a new tablet and smartphone, and unveiling its revamped Android software, to be dubbed "Lollipop." The US tech giant also announced the launch of a streaming media player for music, movies and videos, which can also allow users to play games via the Android TV device.
7 million Dropbox passwords stolen, hacker asks for donations
Hundreds of alleged usernames and passwords for online document-sharing site Dropbox were published on Monday on Pastebin, an anonymous information-sharing website. The anonymous user, who claims to have hacked close to 7 million accounts, is calling for Bitcoin donations to fund the operation.
Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus go on sale in India
Apple has started selling its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in India. It is the first time that Apple made the iPhone available at midnight in India, in line with the practice it follows elsewhere.
Facebook, WhatsApp, others must be taxed: Vodafone
Vodafone has said that the government should tax over the top (OTT) players like WhatsApp, Viber, Hike and Facebook as they are getting a "free ride" on telecom networks without paying for spectrum or any other fee.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launched in India at Rs 58,300
Just a month after its global unveiling, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been launched in the India at Rs 58,300. The phablet has hit the market just ahead of Diwali and will face fierce competition from Apple's first-ever phablet, iPhone 6 Plus.
Motorola cuts prices of first-gen Moto X, G smartphones
After almost a fortnight of making the second-generation Moto X available in India, Motorola has reduced the price of the first-generation Moto X to Rs 17,999. It has also started selling the first-generation Moto G smartphone again, at a reduced price. The 8GB version of the phone has been listed at Rs 8,999 while the 16GB variant is being sold at Rs 9,999.
Google's revenue falls short despite curbing price declines
Google's revenue fell short of Wall Street's expectations as growth in internet advertising slowed in the most-recent quarter, offsetting a modest improvement in ad pricing, sending its shares down about 3%.
Tata Consultancy Services Q2 profit up 13.6%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, India's biggest software services exporter, posted a 13.6% rise in quarterly profit on strong demand from global clients. Net profit for the three months to September 30, its financial second quarter, rose to Rs 52.88 billion ($854.46 million) from Rs 46.54 billion a year ago, the Mumbai-based company said.
Journalist recants comments linking Schumacher injuries to GoPro camera
French journalist Jean-Louis Moncet recanted his comments suggesting that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's injuries in a skiing accident last year may have been caused by a wearable camera made by GoPro.
Apple unveils 18% thinner iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3, iMac with 5K Retina display
Apple on Thursday unveiled two all-new tablets — iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3, with the former supposedly being the world's thinnest tablet. Apple also introduced iPad mini 3, which is essentially the iPad mini with Retina display and Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It also announced its desktop computer, the new iMac with Retina display, which has a 27-inch 5120x2880 pixel display and an upgraded Mac Mini personal computer. The company also made its desktop OS, OS X Yosemite available to the public.
Google announces Android 5.0 (Lollipop), Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet
Google ramped up its mobile arsenal, upgrading its Nexus line with a new tablet and smartphone, and unveiling its revamped Android software, to be dubbed "Lollipop." The US tech giant also announced the launch of a streaming media player for music, movies and videos, which can also allow users to play games via the Android TV device.
7 million Dropbox passwords stolen, hacker asks for donations
Hundreds of alleged usernames and passwords for online document-sharing site Dropbox were published on Monday on Pastebin, an anonymous information-sharing website. The anonymous user, who claims to have hacked close to 7 million accounts, is calling for Bitcoin donations to fund the operation.
Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus go on sale in India
Apple has started selling its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones in India. It is the first time that Apple made the iPhone available at midnight in India, in line with the practice it follows elsewhere.
Facebook, WhatsApp, others must be taxed: Vodafone
Vodafone has said that the government should tax over the top (OTT) players like WhatsApp, Viber, Hike and Facebook as they are getting a "free ride" on telecom networks without paying for spectrum or any other fee.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launched in India at Rs 58,300
Just a month after its global unveiling, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been launched in the India at Rs 58,300. The phablet has hit the market just ahead of Diwali and will face fierce competition from Apple's first-ever phablet, iPhone 6 Plus.
Motorola cuts prices of first-gen Moto X, G smartphones
After almost a fortnight of making the second-generation Moto X available in India, Motorola has reduced the price of the first-generation Moto X to Rs 17,999. It has also started selling the first-generation Moto G smartphone again, at a reduced price. The 8GB version of the phone has been listed at Rs 8,999 while the 16GB variant is being sold at Rs 9,999.
Google's revenue falls short despite curbing price declines
Google's revenue fell short of Wall Street's expectations as growth in internet advertising slowed in the most-recent quarter, offsetting a modest improvement in ad pricing, sending its shares down about 3%.
Tata Consultancy Services Q2 profit up 13.6%
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, India's biggest software services exporter, posted a 13.6% rise in quarterly profit on strong demand from global clients. Net profit for the three months to September 30, its financial second quarter, rose to Rs 52.88 billion ($854.46 million) from Rs 46.54 billion a year ago, the Mumbai-based company said.
Journalist recants comments linking Schumacher injuries to GoPro camera
French journalist Jean-Louis Moncet recanted his comments suggesting that Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher's injuries in a skiing accident last year may have been caused by a wearable camera made by GoPro.
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