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August 1, 2016 Dell India Launches ‘Aarambh’ PC for Education Initiative
Dell India on Monday announced the launch of its initiative that aims at making students aware of the importance a personal computer in education. ‘Aarambh’ – a pan India initiative aimed at spearheading the use of the personal computer (PC) for education, a company statement said. The year-long project aims to reach 1 million students […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 Google Demonstrates How Android Apps Run on Chrome OS
HIGHLIGHTS The video shows us Android apps running on Chromebooks. The demo shows how apps can be installed It also shows how games apps will work seamlessly on Chrome OS. Google finally let the cat out of the bag and announced at I/O 2016 that Android apps were coming to Chromebooks, alongside support for Google […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 Synaptics’ USB Fingerprint Module Can Add Biometric Authentication to Any PC
HIGHLIGHTS The USB dongle solution can add biometric authentication to any PC. It is expected to be available in devices later this year. The USB dongle solution uses Natural ID fingerprint authentication. Synaptics, the company with a product portfolio of touch, display, and biometrics, has introduced its new biometric solution for PCs. The company’s new […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 Airbus Presents 3D-Printed Mini Aircraft
Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show this week – the small Airbus marvel is the world’s first 3D-printed aircraft. Windowless, weighing in at just 21 kilos (46 pounds) and less than four metres (13 feet) long, the drone Thor – short for “Test […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 Russia’s VisionLabs Collaborates With Facebook, Google on Machine Vision
HIGHLIGHTS The joint project with Facebook and Google was launched last year. VisionLabs integrated two popular libraries – OpenCV and Torch. Google and Facebook funded the work and tested the results of VisionLabs. A Russian developer in Skolkovo has created an open source computer vision platform, in collaboration with Facebook and Google, that acts as […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 AMD to Partner With Telangana VLSI Academy
US chipmaker AMD has agreed to partner with VLSI Academy, proposed to be set up by the government of Telangana. Telangana’s Information Technology and Electronics Minister K.T. Rama Rao, who is currently on a visit to the United States, met AMD officials at the company’s headquarters in Sunnyvale, California. The delegation led by the minister […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 HP Launches New EliteBook Laptops, Elite x2 1012 2-in-1 in India
HIGHLIGHTS EliteBook Folio is claimed to be the thinnest business notebook from HP. HP Elite x2 1012 is just 8.1mm thin and weighs less than 840 grams. HP EliteBook 840 is priced at Rs. 69,000. HP India on Thursday unveiled a new line of thin and light notebooks in its EliteBook lineup that it claims […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 HP Unveils New Portfolio of Next-Gen PageWide Printers in India
Global printer and personal computer major HP Inc. on Thursday launched a new portfolio of business printers that will help small businesses in India focus on enhanced data security, faster and low-cost printing and energy savings. “The government’s ‘Digital India’ vision is driving transformation for Indian businesses and citizens. There are immense opportunities for HP […]
COMPUTERS August 1, 2016 Apple Working on External 5K Display With Dedicated GPU: Report
HIGHLIGHTS Apple is expected announce updates on Thunderbolt Display at WWDC. Apple’s WWDC 2016 kicks off June 13. The company is expected to reveal Apple Watch 2 at the event. Apple is all set to make several announcements at itsWWDC 2016 Developer Conference which kicks off on June 13 in San Francisco. The Cupertino-based company […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
