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Does your child cry while getting injections? Virtual reality can help change that

A pediatrician has come up with an idea of reducing the fear and pain in kids while administering injections. Chad Rudnick has found a way that keeps needle phobia at bay.

Jul 5, 2018

Xiaomi Mi A2 launch imminent: Image of Android One phone with 8.1 Oreo spotted online

A leaked image of Mi A2 shows the device running Android 8.1 Oreo. It also hints that the device will be released soon. Read to know the key features of the upcoming Android One phone.

Jul 5, 2018

Reliance Industries Ltd's 41st AGM: Read full text of Mukesh Ambani's speech on Jio, GigaFiber, JioPhone

RIL hosted the 41st annual general meeting (post-IPO) in Mumbai on Thursday, shedding light on its various businesses, including Reliance Jio. Here's the full text of Mukesh Ambani's speech about Reliance Jio, Jio Gigafiber, JioPhone and JioPhone 2.

Jul 5, 2018

Digital India: Tata bags Bharat Net project worth Rs 3,057 cr for connectivity in rural Chhattisgarh

Tata Projects Limited will link 85 blocks and 5,987 village panchayats with hi-speed internet in rural Chhattisgarh under the Modi government's Digital India initiative.

Jul 5, 2018

How to get Jio GigaFiber? 1Gbps FTTH broadband rollout begins on August 15

After several months of wait, Reliance Jio will finally begin rolling out its high-speed FTTH broadband service, Jio GigaFiber, in India and here are all the details on how to register.

Jul 5, 2018

China says it has a laser assault rifle that can cause explosions and burn people

China says it has a weapon that is taken straight out of sci-fi, but how true are those claims? Is it even possible to build a battery-powered, handheld, silent, invisible laser blaster?

Jul 5, 2018

RIP Honda Asimo; world's most advanced humanoid robot retires

Honda has announced the retirement of Asimo, arguably the most well-known bipedal robot in the world, which was unveiled in 2000. 18 years of Asimo's lifetime included 7 versions.

Jul 5, 2018

Reliance AGM 2018 highlights: JioGigaFiber, JioPhone 2, smart home solution and more

Mukesh Ambani, Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and director members of the board, Isha Ambani and Akash Ambani, announced a slew of products and also outlined the company's vision.

Jul 5, 2018

Samsung Galaxy Note9 FCC filing reveals S Pen's new feature: All you need to know

FCC certification confirms that Galaxy Note9's S Pen will come with a Bluetooth module of its own. Read to know more about the new capabilities of this wireless communication tool.

Jul 5, 2018

Samsung Galaxy On6 with Infinity Display goes on sale in India: Launch offers and more

The new mid-range Android phone Galaxy On6 is exclusively available on Flipkart and Samsung e-store. Read to know the key features and launch offers.

Jul 5, 2018

'Addictive' Facebook bad for kids, admit insiders

The social networking giant is very much aware of the negative effects of addictive technology, according to Sandy Parakilas, a former Facebook platform manager.

Jul 5, 2018

Honor 10 launched with 8GB RAM: Special treat for 4GB, 6GB RAM variants await

Honor has launched a new variant called Honor 10 GT that levels with OnePlus 6 and Asus Zenfone 5Z by packing 8GB RAM.

Jul 4, 2018

WhatsApp announces generous reward programme to curb spread of misinformation in India: Will it work?

With the research information, WhatsApp will be able to bring out a set for pointers for its users to create awareness and also how to recognise whether the information they are reading is a fake news or any propaganda content.

Jul 4, 2018

Your smartphone's not listening to you, but it's recording your screen

Researchers tested more than 17,000 apps and found no single evidence linking smartphones to have the ability to listen to users.

Jul 4, 2018

Digital India: Public Wi-Fi to contribute $20bn to India's GDP, connect 40mn new users by 2019

Public Wi-Fi will help decongest cellular networks in India and contribute significantly towards Digital India vision. Here's how Google is doing its part in the project.

Jul 4, 2018