Technology

‘Research Allows You to Take Risks,’ Says Microsoft Research’s Sriram Rajamani

HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft Research is separate from Microsoft R&D Its researchers publish peer reviewed papers like any research body Some of the work that it does may not be seen by consumers for years One of the tech veterans at this point, Microsoft has remained an important player over the years even if it doesn’t get the same kind of attention ... Read More »

Apple Still a Star Without Steve Jobs, but Doubts Linger

Five years after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the Silicon Valley tech giant is bigger and stronger, despite lingering doubts over its future without the visionary leader. In financial terms, Apple has been an unstoppable juggernaut: Its profit for the 2015 fiscal year was a whopping $53 billion (roughly Rs. 3,52,647 crores) on revenues of $234 billion (roughly Rs. ... Read More »

Microsoft Releases Fix for Users Affected by Windows 10 Cumulative Update Issue

Last week, Microsoft released Cumulative Update KB3194496 for users running Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1067), and, this caused problems for some users – trapping them in a loop after the installation failed. The issue only affected those who were previously on the Windows Insider Program before migrating the the public branch earlier this year, as well as some users ... Read More »

Still Hashtagging Every Word? You Could Be Hurting Your Brand

Social media brings together people of all practices and experience levels. Yes, novices and experts tweet right alongside one another, bringing together the best of social media etiquette and the worst. From a brilliant marketing campaign to misplaced selfies on LinkedIn, we’ve all likely seen both ends of the spectrum. While it’s wonderful to see new users and brands getting ... Read More »

Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal Sales: Gadgets 360 Writers Pick Their Favourite Deals

Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal Sales: Gadgets 360 Writers Pick Their Favourite Deals HIGHLIGHTS The Deals Season is Showering Amazing Offers Upon Us Team Gadgets 360 Pick Their Best Deal Grab Them Fast, Before The Deals Expire It’s been a crazy first week of October this 2016, as major ecommerce players are firing all cylinders with deals, in a bid to win ... Read More »

How to Watch Google Pixel Phones Event Live

The Google Pixel event is the company’s biggest launch of the year, where the software giant will unveil its new portfolio of hardware products, ranging from the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, to the Google Home smart speaker. Other products expected to be launched at the October 4 event are the Google Wi-Fi smart router and the Chromecast Ultra dongle. ... Read More »

Facebook Says Will Appeal German Order to Delete WhatsApp User Data

HIGHLIGHTS German privacy regulator said Facebook was infringing data protection law Facebook acquired WhatsApp in an effort to reach a younger audience Facebook has its German headquarters in Hamburg Facebook said it would appeal against an order by a German privacy regulator on Tuesday to stop collecting and storing data of German users of its messaging app WhatsApp and to ... Read More »

3D Printer Returns: Will MakerBot’s Replicator+ Suit Small Businesses?

MakerBot started shipping 3D printer kits in 2009, and since then the company has been having its ups and downs as the market continues to define itself. With the DIY market for 3D printing so crowded, MakerBot has decided to change directions by going after the professional and educational segment with the new Replicator+ 3D printers. This is a great ... Read More »

Sharkk Bravo Hybrid Electrostatic Headphones Review

HIGHLIGHTS The Sharkk Bravo headphones feature electrostatic drivers The headset is priced much lower than other electrostatic headsets Gadgets 360 rates the headphones 4/5 The price of a pair of headphones is usually dictated by various factors, including the brand, the engineering and design, the sonic tuning, and more importantly, the type of driver that powers them. While most affordable ... Read More »

iPhone 7 Plus Unboxing Pictures

  The iPhone 7 Plus is available in Apple Stores and other outlets starting last Friday in mostly four colours – Rose Gold, Gold, Black and Silver. The Jet Black variant was, however, not available in Apple stores. We got the Black colour variant of iPhone 7 Plus. It is packed in the standard Apple retail box. Inside the box, ... Read More »