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August 12, 2016
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IT boom is going bust as freshers recruitment decreases: G Madhavan Nair

IT boom is going bust as freshers recruitment decreases: G Madhavan Nair

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Eminent space scientist G Madhavan Nair said the IT boom is going bust with increasing automation leading to shrinking employment opportunities for freshers even as he favored Indian companies focusing on creation of high end jobs and the domestic market. The former Indian Space Research Organization chairman said he had mentioned a couple of years ago that the so-called IT boom would go bust and "that is the phenomena we are now seeing". "The recruitment for freshers (IT engineers) last year was reduced and this year in many places it has come to zero, that means that type of job opportunities are not there," Nair said. More →
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August 12, 2016
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Using smartphone at night may not be as harmful as you think: Study

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Using smartphone at night may not be as harmful as you think: Study

Recent study suggests that ample exposure to daytime light may help combat sleep disturbances associated with the evening-time use of electronic devices. The findings showed that daytime bright light exposure, by means of outdoor activities or light interventions in offices, did not affect sleep in young healthy students who used a self-luminous tablet for two hours in the evening time. More →
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August 12, 2016
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Sanyo launches budget LED TV in India, price starting Rs 14,990

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Sanyo launches budget LED TV in India, price starting Rs 14,990

Japanese company Sanyo enters Indian market with its range of budget LED TVs. Sanyo unveiled four models of the LED IPS TV, a 49-inch XT-49S7100F full-HD TV priced at Rs 34,990, a 43-inch XT-43S7100F full-HD TV for Rs 24,990, a 32-inch XT-32S7100F full-HD TV at Rs 17,990, and a 32-inch XT-32S7000H HD TV for Rs 14,990. These products are now available for purchase in India. More →
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August 12, 2016
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Microsoft appoints Sriram Rajamani a MD of its India Research Lab

By on August 12, 2016 at 2:00 AM.

Microsoft appoints Sriram Rajamani a MD of its India Research Lab

Microsoft announced the appointment of Sriram Rajamani as the new Managing Director of its India Research Lab, effective from August 1. Rajamani will spearhead Microsoft India's continued focus on world-class research, innovation and collaboration with the scientific community, the company said in a statement. “I look forward to leading and expanding Microsoft's commitment to world-class research and innovation in India and deepening our partnerships with our academic partners,” Rajamani said. More →
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August 12, 2016
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Kyocera launches DuraForce smartphone with image processor, fingerprint sensor: Specifications and features

By on August 12, 2016 at 12:00 AM.

Kyocera launches DuraForce smartphone with image processor, fingerprint sensor: Specifications and features

Japan-based Kyocera has announced a new smartphone that packs "Super Wide View" 1080p action camera which has its own image processor that gives it slow-motion, sports, action and underwater mode. For security, the 5-inch DuraForce Pro smartphone packs a fingerprint sensor, built-in encryption, Android for work support and is expected to be priced around $418 (Rs 27,000 approximately), Engadget reported on Thursday.

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August 11, 2016
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Violent video games do not encourage anti-social behaviour: Study

By on August 11, 2016 at 11:00 PM.

Violent video games do not encourage anti-social behaviour: Study

Violent video games are not associated with anti-social attitudes or bullying behaviour and are associated rather with increased civic behaviour, says a new study. The study, published in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture, suggested that youths often turned towards playing video games to reduce stress and improve mood and considered it as a fun activity. More →
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August 11, 2016
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Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal sale violates FDI norms: Traders body CAIT

By on August 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM.

Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal sale violates FDI norms: Traders body CAIT

Traders body CAIT has filed a complaint with DIPP alleging that major e-tailers Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal are blatantly violating FDI norms. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has filed a complaint with the "DIPP against Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal for blatant violation of FDI Policy in e-commerce of the government", CAIT said in a statement. When contacted, Snapdeal declined to comment on the matter. Amazon and Flipkart did not respond to e-mail queries. More →
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August 11, 2016
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Government draws Draft National Policy on software products

By on August 11, 2016 at 9:00 PM.

Government draws Draft National Policy on software products

Government has drawn up the Draft National Policy on software products, aimed at strengthening the software products ecosystem in the country, Parliament was informed today. "Government has drawn up the Draft National Policy on Software Products with an aim to strengthen the software products ecosystem in the country and to give further impetus, so that software product sector contributes significantly in terms of business and employment," Minister of State for Electronics and IT PP Chaudhary said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. More →
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August 11, 2016
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Everyone would be able to buy Reliance JioFi 2 hotspot with Jio Preview offer from tomorrow: Report

By on August 11, 2016 at 8:04 PM.

Everyone would be able to buy Reliance JioFi 2 hotspot with Jio Preview offer from tomorrow: Report

Ahead of the commercial launch of its 4G LTE services, Reliance Jio has been running its Jio Preview offer with free unlimited data, voice calls and unlimited access to its suite of content services for a period of 90 days. Last week, the company expanded its preview program to HP desktop and laptop users for buying a JioFi 2 MiFi hotspot device. Now, a report suggests that the device will be available for purchase to anyone, starting August 12. More →
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Apple celebrates Independence Day with up to 95% discount on games, apps from Indian developers

By on August 11, 2016 at 7:20 PM.

Apple celebrates Independence Day with up to 95% discount on games, apps from Indian developers

Ahead of India’s Independence Day on August 15, Apple is celebrating the occasion by highlighting 15 home-grown games and apps with exclusive offers. The list includes both free and paid games and apps -- right from lifestyle and fashion focused apps, to news, business, social networking and gaming apps. Apple is also offering up to 95 percent off on select games for a limited period, which drops the price down to Rs 10 per game. More →
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