Monthly Archives: July 2016
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 BBC Micro:bit Mini Computer Goes Up for Pre-Orders Starting GBP 13
HIGHLIGHTS The mini computer was originally meant for students. Like Raspberry Pi, it is now available to buy for regular users. The starter bundle costs GBP 15 (roughly Rs. 1,500). Following its rollout to British schools in March, the BBC Micro:bit mini computer is now up for pre-orders for regular users. The mini computer starts […]
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ALL DEALS 
July 31, 2016 Critical Flaws Found in Laptops From Several Major Manufacturers: Report
HIGHLIGHTS The researchers investigated 10 laptops from popular OEMs. Software update tools on laptops contained at least one critical flaw. HP, Dell, and Lenovo have already released fixes for vulnerabilities. Duo Labs, the research team at Duo Security, has discovered new security vulnerabilities in the software update tools preloaded on laptops of some popular brands. […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Home | Mobiles | Mobiles News India All Set to Produce Its First Lithium-Ion Battery: CECRI
In a step towards self-reliance to meet defence requirements and to cut the dependence on imports, especially from China, India is all set to produce its first lithium ion (Li-ion) battery. The Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi in Tamil Nadu, has set up the first indigenous Li-ion fabrication facility that has applications in defence, […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Microsoft Unveils Porsche Design 2-in-1 Laptop; Opens Up Windows Hello Platform
HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft at Computex 2016 unveiled the Porsche Design 2-in-1 laptop. It demoed the Windows Hello feature for unlocking PCs with third-party wearables. Microsoft has also opened up the Windows Holographic platform. Microsoft has made several announcements at Computexin Taipei. The company showcased a Windows 10 2-in-1 made by an undisclosed OEM and Porsche Design. […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 AMD CEO Says Expects to Return to Operating Profit in H2 2016
US semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Device Inc expects to return to operating profitability in the second half of this year, Chief Executive Lisa Su said Wednesday. “I expect our revenue to grow for the full year,” said Su, speaking on the sidelines of the Computex technology trade show in Taipei. In mid-April, AMD reported first-quarter […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Samsung Unveils World’s Smallest 512GB SSD That Weighs Just 1 Gram
HIGHLIGHTS The SSD offers read and write speeds of up to 1500MB/s and 900MB/s. It weighs just one gram. It is the world’s smallest NVMe SSD in the market. Samsung has launched a new ‘really fast’ SSD that is smaller than a postage stamp, and is said to be the world’s smallest 512GB SSD and […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 AMD Unveils 7th Generation APUs, Budget VR-Ready GPU, and More at Computex
HIGHLIGHTS AMD showcased its Bristol Ridge, Stoney Ridge APUs at Computex. The Bristol Ridge range comes with 15W and 35W TDPs. The Stoney Ridge range comes with 15W TDPs. AMD at Computex 2016 has unveiled its 7th generation laptop processors. Apart from two FX-Series APUs, the company introduced seven new APUs in its A-Series and […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 US Court Rules $24.9 Billion Dell Buyout Underpriced by 22 Percent
HIGHLIGHTS Dell buyout took advantage of a dip in the company’s stock price. The added cost to the buyers from Tuesday’s ruling is about $36 million. One of the biggest losers from the Dell case may be T Rowe Price. Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners under priced their 2013 $24.9 billion buyout of Dell […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Microsoft CEO Visiting China as Anti-Trust Probe Nears Third Year
HIGHLIGHTS Nadella is expected to meet government officials to discuss the probe. Investigation relates to compatibility issues with Windows. Microsoft is one of several firms to have come under scrutiny in China. Microsoft Corp chief executive Satya Nadella is in Beijing this week, a company spokesman said on Tuesday, as China’s anti-trust investigation of the […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Intel Launches Its First 10-Core Desktop CPU With Broadwell-E
HIGHLIGHTS The Core i7-6950X Extreme Edition is Intel’s newest flagship. Broadwell-E lineup of processors is based on the 14nm process. The 7th generation ‘Kaby Lake’ Core processors are in production. Intel at Computex 2016 has introduced its latest lineup of enthusiast processors, the Broadwell-E series of Core i7 offerings. The entire series is unlocked for […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 31, 2016 Dell Launches ‘World’s First 17-Inch 2-in-1 Laptop’ and More at Computex
HIGHLIGHTS The Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 is the most expensive of the lot. Brings facial recognition with the help of Windows Hello. The 2-in-1 devices to hit the market on June 2. Dell unveiled a new line of Inspiron 2-in-1s and notebooks at Computex 2016. In the 2-in-1 category, Dell unveiled the Inspiron 7000, Inspiron 11 […]
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NEWS 
July 31, 2016 Pokemon Go: Windows 10 Mobile Users Petition Makers to Bring It to the Platform
HIGHLIGHTS The game has been released only in three countries so far It is not available for Windows 10 users Users petitioned Niantic to bring game to Windows The Pokemon Go game app has taken the world by storm as hordes of Android and iOS users have been downloading and playing the game on their […]
