Android devices to auto-reboot after three days of inactivity in latest Google security updateIf a device remains locked and unused for 72 hours, it will automatically restart. Upon reboot, it enters the “Before First Unlock” (BFU) s...
16 Apr, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
Viral video: Frustrated parent takes TV from Byju's office over refund disputeIn an unconventional attempt to recover money from Byju’s after facing difficulties obtaining a refund for an unused tablet and learning pr...
23 Feb, 2024, 08.49 AM IST
Mobile retail firm Celekt launches 'Mission E-waste'Celekt Mobiles, a mobile retail chain in India, has launched its 'Mission E-waste' initiative to combat electronic waste. The scheme will s...
11 Aug, 2023, 06.16 PM IST
India explores mandating common charger for all devices. How will you benefit?The Indian government will be consulting stakeholders next week as it explores the option of adopting a common charger for all devices. Onc...
11 Aug, 2022, 01.17 PM IST
One plug and done: EU to require common way to charge phonesThe new rules, which will take effect by fall 2024, mean EU consumers will only need to use a common USB Type-C cable for small and medium-...
07 Jun, 2022, 06.57 PM IST
Soon, this new device will let you charge your smartphone by a simple swipe!The new device will harvest unused mechanical energy from wind, ocean waves and human motion.
21 Dec, 2016, 05.33 PM IST
Looking for second-hand gadgets? This tip could helpWebsites selling refurbished goods are safer bets. The sites offer warranty and carry out thorough checks before putting devices up for sal...
07 Dec, 2015, 08.36 AM IST
No more carrying of heavy documents in cockpit, pilots to get electronic flight bagsCompared with updating paper documentation, which can take several days for a large fleet, all tablets can be charged and updated every nig...
03 Sep, 2015, 05.29 AM IST
Indian scientists' DNA device generates power from touchThe device can help avoid the use of traditional batteries as power source for our everyday used portable electronic gadgets, researchers s...
16 Aug, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
eBay India to sell refurbished products through 'eBay Choices'“Offering buyers unlimited variety at various price points has been the core proposition of eBay globally for nearly 20 years,” said Latif ...
13 Aug, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
It's time to replace your old Guitar Hero instrumentsIt's time to let go of those old plastic guitar peripherals. Or maybe you already threw them out? You probably should have; it's been four ...
17 Apr, 2015, 01.36 PM IST
Internet of Things to grow 30-times by 2020: GartnerThe Internet of Things (IoT) will grow to 26 billion units by 2020, representing an almost 30-fold increase from 0.9 billion in 2009.
12 Dec, 2013, 05.35 PM IST
- Delhi BJP woos young voters
To woo young voters, the party promised to open 15 new colleges and at least one university in association with a leading world university ...
20 Nov, 2013, 09.05 PM IST
ET Review: Sony Xperia Z UltraThe Ultra is the first device to be powered by a 2.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core processor.
02 Sep, 2013, 04.55 AM IST
Desi companies like Micromax, Karbonn corner quarter of tablet marketWhile Apple and Samsung continue to train guns on each other across device categories, smaller local players like Micromax and Karbonn are ...
18 Apr, 2013, 03.38 PM IST
- Is a budget tablet like Micromax Funbook really value-for-money?
While Micromax Funbook, an Android device that costs only Rs 6,500, isn't the greatest tablet, but it certainly proves that low cost doesn'...
16 Apr, 2012, 08.41 AM IST
- ISPs to direct web traffic through new Net protocol by Dec 2011
India has directed all internet service providers (ISP) to direct their web traffic via the new protocol (version six) from December next y...
24 Aug, 2010, 07.28 AM IST