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Lenovo plans to launch smartphones in the US

Lenovo Group Ltd, which is making a concerted global push into tablets and ultrabooks, now expects to launch a smartphone in a lucrative US market dominated by Apple Inc and Google Inc gadgets.

RIM upgrades PlayBook and BlackBerry software

The BBmaker showed off a major update to the QNX-based software running its poor-selling PlayBook tablet and unveiled minor improvements to its legacy BlackBerry phone software at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Intel exploring ways to help Stephen Hawking speak

Hawking, 70, is losing the use of the nerves in his face and his rate of speech has slowed to one word per minute.

Netflix launches in UK; to compete with Amazon's Lovefilm

US online video and DVD rental company Netflix launched in the UK and Ireland on Monday, taking on Amazon-owned rival Lovefilm with a promise of a huge range of instant entertainment.

Harley-Davidson looks to small towns for growth in India

Iconic bike-maker Harley-Davidson is looking beyond India's metros for growth and is eyeing smaller towns to achieve its target.

Apple hires Adobe's former vice president to lead iAd

Apple Inc has appointed Adobe Systems Inc's Todd Teresi to head its iAd mobile-advertising business, Bloomberg said, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.

Now, US State Dept to interact with people on Twitter

The US State Department has decided to open up its daily press briefings by letting people across the globe tweet their questions in several languages, including Hindi and Urdu.

Hackers steal Israeli credit card numbers

Computer hackers published details of thousands of active Israeli credit cards after breaking into Israeli websites, the chief executive of Israel's largest card company said on Tuesday.

Himachal Pradesh wants to criminalise sending unwanted SMS

Himachal Pradesh government proposes to make sending of an unwanted message on mobile phone a cognizable offence.

China launches first 3D television channel

China has launched its first three-dimensional television (3D TV) channel on a trial basis coinciding with the New Year.

US co sues former employee for taking Twitter followers‎

An Internet company has sued one of its former employees, saying the worker cost the company thousands of dollars in lost business when he took 17,000 Twitter followers with him when he left the firm.

Handset manufacturer to offer support in Hindi, Tamil

Global handset manufacturer HTC Corporation today said it would offer support in Hindi and Tamil languages in its latest device "Explorer" allowing mobile users to communicate effectively.

Delhi Court wants FB, Google to remove anti-religious content

A Delhi court has restrained social-networking sites including Facebook, Google and Youtube from webcasting any "anti-religious" or "anti-social" content promoting hatred or communal disharmony.

Samsung files new claims in patent row with Apple

Samsung Electronics has filed new claims in its patent war with Apple Inc over alleged patent infringements in Germany, a spokesman for the company said on Monday.

Indian firms not ready for cloud computing yet: Symantec

According to a survey by Symantec, the maker of Norton security products and a cloud services provider, Indian organisations are not adequately prepared to adopt cloud computing yet, mainly due lack of skilled IT staff.

Sony launches first WiFi-enabled tablet PC in India

Electronic consumer device maker Sony today launched its first tablet PC in India and unveiled 3G tablets which will be launched mid next month.

Google donates $11.5 million to fight slavery

Tech giant Google is donating $11.5 million to organisations fighting to end the slavery of 27 million people around the world.

Science shines light on buttercup mystery

The strong yellow reflection is mainly due to the epidermal layer of the petal that reflects yellow light with an intensity comparable to glass.

Japan launches spy satellite for intelligence gathering

Japan successfully put a spy satellite into orbit on Monday and expects to complete its network of intelligence-gathering satellites with another launch next year.

With Lumia, Nokia hopes leadership in smartphones

The two devices, Lumia 800 and Lumia 710, launched last month are the first devices from the handset major's partnership with software major Microsoft.

'Bullet-proof' evidence of past water found on Mars

In the strongest evidence yet, a vein of gypsum, a mineral deposited by water was found by NASA's rover.

Google India says its tax structure complies with rules

The Income Tax Department is believed to have served a notice to Internet search engine giant Google, seeking information about its tax structure.

Yahoo Mail adds eight Indian regional languages to profile

Users can also reply instantly to messages from contacts on their Facebook, Yahoo Groups and Yahoo Mail accounts, besides other email providers, through a new reply bar.

Pope illuminates big Christmas tree via Tablet

Pope Benedict XVI has illuminated a huge Christmas tree lighting display in Umbria by tapping on a tablet computer from the comfort of the Vatican.

NASA says $8.8 bn space telescope on track for 2018

After a series of delays and billions spent over budget, the potent James Webb Space Telescope is on track to launch in 2018 at a total project cost of $ 8.8 billion, NASA has vowed.

A spoonful of sugar to curb cardiac failure?

An international team discovered that their seleno-sugar compounds are able to prevent hypohalous acids from damaging important amino acids in human plasma, a key step in stopping the development of disease.

Dell to halt Android tablet sales in US

A message on the Texas-based computer's website said that the seven-inch (17.8-centimeter) Streak tablet powered by Google's mobile operating software would no longer be sold in the United States.

Apple beats Android in Britain: report

Apple took a whopping 42.8 percent share of all smartphone sales, giving it a significant lead over Android — feat many thought was impossible.

After Buzz, it's curtains down for seven more Google products

The off-season "spring cleaning" would mark the end of various Google services such as Wave, Knol, Gears, Bookmarks Lists, Friend Connect and Search Timeline.

Google's internet bus to begin Bengal journey

Google will run a bus across West Bengal from tomorrow to familiarise people with the importance and usage of the internet.