Sony announces free PlayStation Plus games for July

Sony has announced the next line-up of free titles for PlayStation Plus subscribers on the official PlayStation Blog...

Microsoft considered buying Nokia's devices unit

A lot of companies seem to be keeping an eye on Finnish phone maker Nokia. According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has talked to the company...

Dotcom 'in tears' after Megaupload files deleted

Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom says he's "in tears" after a European company announced it had deleted all the data it was hosting from the shuttered file-sharing site...

Leading 3-D printer firms to merge in $403M deal

Stratasys, a leading maker of 3-D printers, is buying another 3-D printer manufacturer, MakerBot, for $403 million in stock. Stratasys Ltd. says the acquisition will enable it to offer affordable desktop 3-D printers.

3D-printed tiny batteries developed

US researchers announced they have successfully used the three-dimensional (3D) printing technique to print lithium-ion microbatteries the size of a grain of sand...

LG to start mass producting flexible displays later this year

It has been quite some time since we got our first look at flexible displays, and so far, it looked like Samsung would be leading the way...

Microsoft removes always-online requirement from Xbox One

In response to all the complaints from gamers and Sonys policies about DRM on the PlayStation 4, Microsoft has announced...

Microsoft to use Qualcomm chips on refreshed Surface RT: Report

Sources familiar with the development revealed Microsoft's refreshed Surface RT will use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips along side Tegra.

Researchers are now able to get inside iOS Wi-Fi hotspots in under a minute

iPad and iPhone users have always felt reasonably safe while using their devices as a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, but new research suggests it is possible to get inside any iOS hotspot within a minute...

Indian music service Gaana gets Android app update, adds online SingAlong app

Indian company Times Internet has updated its music streaming service, Gaana, which is now being called Gaana+, for the Android and has also added an online SingAlong app..

Concerned data protection officials write to Google CEO to discuss privacy on Glass

Google Glass is undoubtedly, among the search giant's most ambitious projects in recent times and in addition to innumerable reports in the past about how

Nvidia to license its GPU, visual computing portfolio to target bigger market

Nvidia is set to take on the likes of Qualcomm and ARM as the GPU maker, in its blog, has stated that the company will be licensing its GPU and the visual computing portfolio.

LG working on always-on voice commands for 2014 smartphones

LG is bringing the game to S-Voice, Google Now and Siri with its own implementation of voice search and commands that will be always-on.

Huawei Ascend Mate: A specifications review

Priced at Rs 24,900, the 6.1-inch Ascend Mate may face stiff competition from smartphone manufacturers like Samsung and LG...

Vodafone India slashes 2G rates by 80 percent in some circles

Vodafone India has announced an 80 percent price cut in charges for its data customers - all its prepaid and postpaid customers using 2G network on a

Zuckerberg meets with Samsung to discuss all things mobile

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made a quick stop by the Samsung office in Seoul that has sent the rumour mills working overtime about a potential partnership

Overview: Intel Haswell platform

Intels latest CPU architecture represents a "Tock" in its "Tick-Tock" upgrade cycle. Instead of going for faster performance at the cost of power, Intel has focused its efforts on lowering the TDP of the CPUs and in doing so, has expanded their SKUs to benefit mobile chipsets.

Evernote Web Clipper for Chrome lets you clip from Gmail

Popular note-taking service Evernote has added some more goodness to its Web Clipping feature that lets you save anything you see online to your account...

Google Search will now take you on a 'carousel' ride

The next time you search for Italian eateries in your area, Google will sweep you off for a carousel ride of sorts. Google is giving its search results page an

Sony shows off PlayStation 4's interface in new video

Sony has released a new video of the PlayStation 4 that gives us a close look at how the console's interface will work. The video shows three people

PC version of The Witcher 3 to get free DLC

PC gamers as in for some good news as Rock, Paper and Shotgun, an American all-gaming website has reported that the action role-play video game, Witcher 3

Google Drive gets support for 18 new languages; Urdu, Nepali included

Google Drive has been updated, with the addition of 18 new languages. Now considering how widely ...

Microsoft's social network Socl updated with GIF creator amongst other tools

Microsofts fledgling social networking website has been fixed with stronger wings. Socl has received tools that let you create short animated GIFs as

EA will showcase The Sims 4 at Gamescom

EA has announced on its Sims 3 Twitter account that the next game in its best-selling Sims franchise will be showcased at the Gamescom event in August. The

Lenovo S820 Review

Processor: The phone is powered by a powerful 1.2 Ghz Quadcore processor for ultra-smoothAndroid experience.Camera: A high-res 12MP camera captures ultra-fine images and a 2MP front camera. It is alsoequipped with SuperCamera software allowing you to take 100 photos in burst mode, take stillswhile video recording et al.

Lenovo S920 Review

IPS screen: Fronted by a 5.3 (1280 x 720) IPS display, and framed in a smooth, roundedchassis, the Lenovo S920 smartphone is eye-grabbing, either when viewing the 16M-color screenor admiring it from afar.Camera: The S920s rear-mounted super camera shoots at 8MP for clearer images, and allowsfor up to 100 consecutive shots in burst mode, capturing still shots within video and advancedphoto editing functions.Processor: Backed by a 1.2GHz, quad-core processor, the S920 handles videos and demandinggame graphics with ease.Size & Weight: The phone weighs only 159g and has a depth of merely 7.9mm, with a uniquehourglass design that gives it an even slimmer feel.

Asus may develop its own wearable device

Taiwan-based firm Asustek Computer Inc. or Asus as it is better known, is reportedly toying with the idea of developing wearable devices, like Google Glass.

HTC announces Snapdragon 600-powered Butterfly S with 3200 mAh battery

HTC has officially announced Butterfly S, a refresh to the companys first 1080p smartphone and this one seriously improves on the originals specs.

Best online resources for GMAT

Indian students planning to pursue GMAT have sufficient paid as well as free resources online...

Latest firmware update bricks PS3s with modified HDDs

If youve connected your PlayStation 3 to the Internet today and it asked you to update your firmware, dont do it. The firmware, numbered at 4.45,

Lenovo P780 Review

Battery: The P780 has the best battery life of all smartphones in the market today and boasts 25hours of active standby thanks to Lenovo Smart Energy and a 4000mAH battery, the largest in itsclass.Processor: The P780 is equipped with a 1.2GHz quad-core processor for a smooth experience.IPS screen: The P780 has a large, high-resolution IPS Screen offering clearer images, betterrefresh rates and show accurate colors from all viewing angles (178 Degrees).

Apple could add LinkedIn integration to iOS 7

The release of iOS 7 could see a deep LinkedIn integration into Apples newest operating system. Even while Twitter has been given a special treatment as

If Huawei acquires Nokia, Windows Phone is doomed

Huaweis Ascend P6 launch also brought forward revelations that the company is considering buying Nokia, a move that could cause a whole lot of damage to Microsoft's platform.

Humble Bundle with Android 6 now available

The folks over at Humble Bundle have kicked off the latest bundle. This time, along with the Windows, Mac and Linux versions of the games, you'll also get

Lenovo K900 Review

Processor: Lenovo K900 is the first smartphone in the world to leverage the latest Intel Z2580processor, a dual core chip, which runs up to 2.0 GHz and utilizes Intel Hyper-Threadingtechnology to boost performance efficiency.Display: The K900 is one of the first smartphones in the world to combine a 5.5 IPS display with1080p high-definition resolution performance at 400+ pixels-per-inch, all under the latest, touchcapacitiveGorilla Glass 2.Camera: The phone is equipped with a 13 MP camera and an industry-leading Sony Exmor BSIsensor. Moreover, the camera has an F1.8 focal length lens, making it the first smartphone tooffer such a wide aperture on its camera. The front camera has also been widened to an 88viewing angle, the widest available on a smartphone front camera for convenient self-photos andvideo calls.

Huawei Ascend Mate Review

To term it as a Pocket Cinema wont be an exaggeration for Huaweis new Ascend Mate with its 6.1 inch HD IPS display which is no less than a mini theatre. Its your passport to complete entertainment, especially when you take into account its 1.5 GHz Quad Core Processor & Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Just to prolong your entertainment, its 4050 mAH battery complements your Gaming and 1080p Video Recording & Playback perfectly, continuously for upto 10 hrs. With an ultra-large 6.1 HD Toshiba IPS+ Screen, the visual experience of a tablet and the convenience of a mobile phone have been merged into one mega powerhouse. The Huawei Ascend Mate offers a remarkable experience for gaming, reading text and viewing photos and videos. It comes equipped with host of cutting edge technology features like OGS screen for brighter & clearer images, Gorilla Glass 2 technology that aids scratch resistance and 73% of Screen Proportion for a remarkable gaming experience. Its all fun & play with super powerful 1.5 GHz Quad Core Hi-Silicon Processor which makes high definition games a pure delight for you. The complimentary addition of 16 Core GPU adds to the fun by boasting a rich gaming experience. Multitasking becomes seamless & easy when your phone comes loaded with 2 GB RAM. Ascend Mate features a stunning 4050 mAh battery that just prolongs theexcitement and fun as long as you like. Huaweis smart patented QPC andADRX smart power saving technology unleashes nonstop action for upto48 hrs & poses a great potential for next generation of mobile users. Super sensitive touch sensors in Ascend Mate make it convenient foryou to access its touch even when you have your gloves on. Now dontworry about the cold weather, wear those mitts and get going! Yetanother way, how Ascend Mate makes your life simpler & better! Huawei Ascend Mates GPS maps include Huaweis patented Guiding Wizard, which uses the phones video camera to guide you with arrow overlaid on steaming video of the road ahead, accurate down to the lane. With the mate, dealing withconfusing traditional GPS maps is a thing of the past. Experience the whole new world of preloaded smart apps like DLNA and Wi-Fi Display, Smart Reading etc. that enlighten your whole experience of using Ascend Mate.

Sony KD-55X9004A Review

The ultimate expression of BRAVIA delivers your viewing experience in 4K Resolution. The powerful 4K X-RealityTM PRO picture engine is matched with TRILUMINOSTM Display and Magnetic Fluid Speaker technology. Effortless usability integrates BRAVIA seamlessly with your mobile devices. 4K Resolution for four times more resolution than Full HD. TRILUMINOS Display for richer colour and detail. 4K X-Reality PRO that gives you outstanding picture quality from any source. World\'s first Magnetic fluid speaker design for TV enables extraordinary audio. A passion for simplicity embodied by the pure, expressive new Sense of Quartz design. Effortless usability integrates BRAVIA seamlessly with your mobile devices and online entertainment networks.

Sony KD-65X9004A Review

The ultimate expression of BRAVIA delivers your viewing experience in 4K Resolution. The powerful 4K X-RealityTM PRO picture engine is matched with TRILUMINOSTM Display and Magnetic Fluid Speaker technology. Effortless usability integrates BRAVIA seamlessly with your mobile devices. 4K Resolution for four times more resolution than Full HD. TRILUMINOS Display for richer colour and detail. 4K X-Reality PRO that gives you outstanding picture quality from any source. World\'s first Magnetic fluid speaker design for TV enables extraordinary audio. A passion for simplicity embodied by the pure, expressive new Sense of Quartz design. Effortless usability integrates BRAVIA seamlessly with your mobile devices and online entertainment networks.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 to get Vengeance DLC on July 2

Activision has announced the release date for its next DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Dubbed Vengeance, the DLC will be hitting the Xbox 360 on July 2

Facebook app for iOS updated with status icons

Facebook has updated its iOS app with some important and fun new features in version 6.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

HCL Value AE1V3495-I Review

HCL Value AE1V3495-I is featured with Intel Pentium B820 with a 2GB RAM and 500GB hard drive capacity. Value AE1V3495-I is equipped with 14 inch. It has HD Graphics. It comes with Free DOS operating system.

Samsung’s Tizen smartphones to be powered by Exynos 4 SoC

The first Tizen devices are not going to be out for a couple of months, but we've already seen a hint at what chipsets the two new phones will be using.

Steam could soon allow sharing of games

Valve might be taking a page out of Microsofts book when it comes to digital copies of games.

Huawei announces Ascend P6, the world's slimmest smartphone

Huawei has revealed the Ascend P6 today in an event in London. The company has positioned it as the world's thinnest phone...

Instagram video could be Facebook's only announcement at upcoming event

Rumours of Instagram getting a video feature are growing stronger by the day, even as Facebook prepares for its all-important event on June 20.

Leaked database entries suggest Valve is working on Half-Life 3 and Left 4 Dead 3

Its been six years since the last Half-Life game and Valve still hasnt made any announcement for a sequel. However, the rumour mill...

PlayStation 4 first party titles to cost the same as Xbox One games

After Microsoft just recently having revealed the pricing for its first party Xbox One games, Sony has made the same announcement. The company told Shacknews

Facebook facing outage, is down for some users on web and iOS

Facebook has been facing a service disruption and is inaccessible to certain users in countries across America and parts of Asia. Trying to access the website

Icahn changes tack, seeks $16 billion Dell stock buyback

Activist investor Carl Icahn on Tuesday proposed a $16 billion share buyback in his latest effort to thwart Dell Inc. founder...

Amazon gets into social gifting, introduces Birthday Gift service

Considering how much you'd love the idea of getting a gift on your birthday from a whole lot of your friends, Amazon and Facebook are giving ...