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COMPUTERS 
October 27, 2017 New ARM-powered Windows laptops may come with ‘multi-day battery life’
Microsoft will be launching its new laptop with a multi-day battery life. This ARM-powered laptop will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 systems-on-chip (SoC). It will support traditional desktop apps courtesy an emulator in Windows 10. During the Qualcomm summit in Hong Kong, Microsoft hinted at what to expect from the laptop. Qualcomm had earlier promised that […]
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ELECTRONICS 
October 13, 2017 Apple Reportedly Working With LG Display on a Foldable iPhone for 2020
iPhone X HIGHLIGHTS Samsung is currently supplying OLED panels for iPhone X LG Display said to be tasked for foldable iPhones The foldable iPhones are rumoured to launch by 2020 Apple is reportedly working with LG Display, a display solutions arm of LG, on a foldable iPhone. A report out of South Korea claims that […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 23, 2017 Master computer science with 124 hours of training
This bundle replaces an expensive college education, with 980 hands-on video tutorials. You learn a range of skills, from fintech with Python and R, to big data with Hadoop and Spark. Stack Commerce When the tech giants hire new talent, they invariably look for people with computer science skills. Knowing how machines think lets you […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 20, 2017 IBM Just Broke The Record of Simulating Chemistry With a Quantum Computer
The Future of Quantum Computing Engineers have modelled the interactions between subatomic components of a complex molecule using a quantum computer, making a significant leap forward in our modelling of chemical reactions. Image Source: Berkeley University The simulations were carried out by IBM on superconducting hardware, and this milestone just pushed into new territory for […]
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ALL DEALS 
September 20, 2017 All the Places with Free Burgers and Special Deals for National Cheeseburger Day
Monday, September 18, is National Cheeseburger Day. As you’d guess, restaurants all over the country are celebrating the event with special deals and discounts on cheeseburgers. McDonald’s and Burger King aren’t participating (at least not on a national level), but many other burger chains have great promotions. There are free cheeseburger upgrades, cheeseburger eating challenges, special […]
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ALL DEALS 
September 17, 2017 Get Your Music on Apple Watch with watchOS 4
Some readers have still expressed confusion about how to get music onto their Apple Watch wearable devices. While synchronizing music might be a moot point if you purchase an Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular capability, it’s still an important feature to talk about. Let’s walk through how to get music on Apple Watch with watchOS […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 14, 2017 Punjab to fix and use discarded machines to acquaint schoolkids with computers
Earlier, SAD-BJP government too had also announced the same programme several times, but the scheme could not be launched. Before starting the much awaited computer education programme in the government primary schools, the Punjab government had decided to use old, junked computers to make kids familiar with computers. The government has decided to go ahead […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 12, 2017 Over 1.65 Million Computers Infected With Cryptocurrency Miners in 2017 So Far
Telemetry data collected by Kaspersky Lab shows that in the first nine months of 2017, malware that mines for various types of cryptocurrencies has infected more than 1.65 million endpoints. According to Kaspersky, detections for cryptocurrency mining trojans rose from a lowly 205,000 infections in 2013 to nearly 1.8 million in 2016, and 2017 looks […]
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NEWS 
September 11, 2017 Mijia 4K Compact Action Camera With 6-Axis Stabilisation Launched
HIGHLIGHTS The camera has been priced at CNY 699 (roughly Rs. 6,700) The camera sports a 2.4-inch display It comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity Widening its ever increasing portfolio, Xiaomi has now launched Mijia 4K Compact Action Camera aka Mijia 4K Action Camera in China that comes with a rather affordable price tag of CNY 699 […]
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NEWS 
September 9, 2017 Honor V9 Play With 13-Megapixel Camera, 3000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
HIGHLIGHTS Honor V9 play will be available in China from September 12 The smartphone packs a 3000mAh battery It supports 4G VoLTE, and has fingerprint scanning support Huawei Terminal brand Honor has launched another smartphone – Honor V9 Play – expanding its portfolio further. The smartphone has been launched in China for now, and is set […]
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September 8, 2017 Clever clothing grows with your toddler
Petit Pli has won the UK national round of the James Dyson Award (Credit: Petit Pli) Every parent knows what it’s like to buy new clothes for their child, only to find they’ve already outgrown them by the second wash. A new kind of outerwear could reduce waste, hassle, and perhaps money by expanding in size as the […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
September 5, 2017 Belfast care home opens ‘magical memory’ garden for people living with dementia
An on-site caravan will be used to recall family holidays as part of a series of reminiscence areas in a first for Northern Ireland. The care home recreation area’s pathways and areas flow from one to another with no dead ends, a barrier for someone with the condition. A car port offers enthusiasts the opportunity […]
