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Facebook to Shut Down Its Virtual Assistant 'M'
According to a report, 'M' which was available through a bot on Facebook Messenger and it was available to only about 2,000 people, 'M' was first introduced in August 2015.
CES 2018: Sony Unveils Three Appealing Budget Smartphones: Xperia XA2, Xperia XA2 Ultra And Xperia L2
Sony has unveiled three new budget smartphones at the CES 2018 and it looks like these smartphones are worth waiting for.
India to Launch 31 Satellites on January 12: ISRO
The rocket launch to carry Cartosat and other satellites, including 28 from the US and five other countries, will take place on January 12 at 9.30 a.m.
Acer Launches New Chromebook 11 With USB-C
The Acer Chromebook 11 aims to provide access to the Google ecosystem including Google Drive, Gmail, and a variety of useful Chrome apps and extensions.
Indian Railways to Equip All 8,500 Stations With Wi-Fi
As part of the government's ambitious Digital India initiative, the national transporter has currently commissioned Wi-Fi services at 216 major stations enabling about seven million rail passengers to log on to the free Internet facility.
Google Invests in Chushou; Eyes Chinese E-Sports Market
The companies did not reveal the size of Google's stake or the valuation of Chushou after the round.
2018 Expects New Job Landscape With 2 Lakh Hirings in IT
The Indian job market is in a state of flux, thanks to rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), and according to experts, upskilling is the only way employees will be able to survive this transitory phase.
China's WeChat Denies Storing User Chats
"WeChat does not store any users' chat history. That is only stored in users' mobiles, computers and other terminals," WeChat said in a post on the social media platform.
Google's High Altitude Internet Balloon Crashes in Kenya
The balloon, a part of a 10-balloon batch, was deployed for testing in Nakuru, Nanyuki, Nyeri and Marsabit in July 2017. It crashed at Nthambiro in Meru on Friday night.
Google Withdraws YouTube App From Amazon Fire TV
The move is in retaliation for Amazon's refusal to sell some Google products that compete with the retailer's gadgets, and Fire TV devices now encourage people to access YouTube via one of the gadget's web browsers instead.
Indian Science Congress 2018 to be Held in Manipur
The decision regarding the change of date and venue of the event was taken by the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) at a meeting held in Kolkata, the ISC said on its website today.
10 Most Trending Twitter Hashtags of 2017: 'Mann ki Baat' Tops The Chart
According to Twitter "Mann Ki Baat" was the most trending hashtag on Twitter in 2017, followed by #jallikattu and #GST.
Honor 7X Becomes Amazon's Best Seller During Christmas
Honor X-series have achieved over 40 million unit sales in the global market with the Honor 7X being recognized as the best-seller during the Christmas week sales on Amazon according to the company.
Cosmic Rays From Exploding Stars Affecting Earth's Climate: Study
The study showed that high-energy particles from exploded stars knock electrons out of air molecules. This produces ions -- positive and negative molecules in the atmosphere.
Xiaomi Redmi 5A 3GB RAM Variant Now Available Offline For Rs 7,499
Redmi 5A was initially made exclusively available on Flipkart, company's official website and Mi Homes, but the 3GB RAM/ 32GB inbuilt storage variant will hit offline partners.
NASA Eyes 3D Printing Tech to Cut Cost of Powering Heavy Rocket
The 3-D printed part, called the pogo accumulator, is a beachball-sized piece of hardware that acts as a shock absorber by regulating liquid oxygen movement in the engine to prevent the vibrations that can destabilise a rocket's flight, NASA said.