Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 | Last Update : 08:25 AM IST

search on deccanchronicle.com

Technology

The breakdowns listed no parts from Samsung and no chips from Qualcomm Inc. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

As new iPhones go on sale, teardowns reveal chips from Intel and Toshiba

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

Supplying parts for Apple’s iPhones is considered a coup for chipmakers and other manufacturers.

Best known of the three is Shudu, a black digital model created by visual artist Cameron-James Wilson last year.

Fashion world split over digital supermodels

DC CORRESPONDANT | PTI

The computer-generated trio at the centre of Balmain’s new campaign is the latest example of fashion brands embracing technology.

The Justice Department is considering holding the social media discussion during a November meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General

US Justice Department may delay meeting on possible social media bias

Paytm’s letter to NPCI indicates the increasingly fierce competition in India’s digital payments market.

Google alters privacy policy for Indian payment app after Paytm complaint

GoPro has also introduced cameras for newbies, active go-getters and social sharers of all ages.

GoPro launches new HERO7 series in India

Users can customize Galaxy Watch with a wide selection of watch faces and straps.

Samsung launches Galaxy Watch in India

Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks about the new Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new Apple products in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Is $1,100 too much for an iPhone? Get an older one for less

A Huawei representative approached the crowd and started giving away Huawei power banks, for free. (Image: Facebook/Tech360)

Huawei trolls Apple! Gives free powerbanks to people queued for iPhone

The new iBall DrumFire BTS9speaker will be available in a few days with a price tag of Rs 26,999.

iBall launches 'DrumFire:' A party speaker with drums

The robot’s height is less than one meter, while its walking speed reaches one meter per second.

Alibaba AI Labs launches Hospitality Robot

Email theft is favored by hackers the world over, including the Russian military agents.

State-backed hackers target Gmail of US senators, aides

ADVERTISEMENT

Tech Reviews

Synology DS1618+ review: The one-stop data centre for SMEs

The Diskstation DS1618+ looks simple, but is more of a mean machine with intelligence that takes complete care of your data and business.

MevoFit Play N100 review: All about that bass

The Play N100 that offers an enhanced audio bass response.

Vivo V11 Pro review: Innovative, all rounder, glamorous

The Vivo V11 Pro offers the biggest display with the least bezels and doesn't hurt the wallet.

HyperX Pulsefire Surge review: A subtle mouse, a style statement

The RGB light ring is a spectacle and beats the boredom during long sessions of office work.

ADATA HD710M/A Pro review: The rugged data banks

boAt Rockerz 430 Review: Immersive audio delivered on a budget

We spent a few days with it, listening to the melodies of various genres, watching movies and playing games.

Gallery

The 2018 range of iPhones have been finally unveiled — the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. While the XS is an upgrade to last year’s X, the XS Max is a bigger version of X with largest iPhone display. The XR offers the thrills of the iPhone XS for a lower price with an edge-to-edge LCD display and single rear camera setup.

Apple Keynote September 2018: Drool over the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

Apple Keynote September 2018: Drool over the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

More Galleries

The 2018 range of iPhones have been finally unveiled — the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR. While the XS is an upgrade to last year’s X, the XS Max is a bigger version of X with largest iPhone display. The XR offers the thrills of the iPhone XS for a lower price with an edge-to-edge LCD display and single rear camera setup.

Apple Keynote September 2018: Drool over the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR

Smartphones are evolving faster than the consumer’s expectation. A few years ago, we had been treated to large curved displays and multi-core chipsets on these mini handheld computers. Today, manufacturers are pushing boundaries in smartphone designs, bringing true-bezel-less designs and advanced biometric verification systems. And, it’s not that only the established players have their names registered for bringing a new technology to the masses — emerging players from China are raising eyebrows. Most of them have made the future ready for commercial purposes and we look at some of them that lightens up every techie’s face.

6 unique smartphones to crave for

People across the globe are celebrating the International Yoga Day — an ancient form of holistic development. With an aim of peace and internal rejuvenation, every year a lot of people participate in an event and practices several yoga Asanas that involve physical, mental, and spiritual training. Yoga has around 84 different Asanas that can be varied with thousands of positions. And what better way to capture them than the extremely capable iPhone X, which has got one of the best smartphone cameras. Therefore, check out some of the shots clicked by Amit Mehra and Ashish Parmar through the eyes of the iPhone X.

World Yoga Day: From the eyes of Apple's iPhone X

OPPO has recently unveiled their flagship smartphone — Find X, which is drawing eyeballs all over the world for an almost bezel-less fullscreen display with no notch. The clever idea of using a sliding mechanism for the entire camera mechanism — both front and rear setup, has captured the imaginations of tech reviewers and geeks alike. While it might be some time before OPPO actually starts selling it various markets across the world, we have a close look at this technological gem from China to see what it makes it truly special.

Up close with OPPO Find X: All you need to know

Mobiles and Tabs

The breakdowns listed no parts from Samsung and no chips from Qualcomm Inc. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

As new iPhones go on sale, teardowns reveal chips from Intel and Toshiba

A Huawei representative approached the crowd and started giving away Huawei power banks, for free. (Image: Facebook/Tech360)

Huawei trolls Apple! Gives free powerbanks to people queued for iPhone

The robot’s height is less than one meter, while its walking speed reaches one meter per second.

Alibaba AI Labs launches Hospitality Robot

What to expect from your future smartphones? 15 notch smartphones up to Rs 25K in India Adcom unveils selfie camera feature phone for Rs 790

ADVERTISEMENT

Gadgets

GoPro has also introduced cameras for newbies, active go-getters and social sharers of all ages.

GoPro launches new HERO7 series in India

Users can customize Galaxy Watch with a wide selection of watch faces and straps.

Samsung launches Galaxy Watch in India

Bounce has a smooth and strong silicon body which gives it a better stability on higher volumes.

Portronics launches 'Bounce' portable Bluetooth speaker

Optoma UHD51A integrates with smart voice assistant, including Amazon Alexa Smart Home and Google Assistant.

Optoma announces range of projectors at InfoComm India 2018

The new Echo Auto is designed to sit on a car’s dashboard and give directions or play music, while plugged into a car’s power outlet.

Amazon introduces Echo devices for home and car in bid to dominate voice gadgets

With its built-in Zigbee smart home hub, the new Echo Plus makes setting up compatible smart home devices easy.

Amazon announces updated Echo Dot, Echo Plus and all new Echo Sub

Equipped with Android 8.0 Oreo, the smart TV has several state-of-the-art features.

iFFALCON launches Google-certified Android TV with AI Assistant

The new flagship seems to be impressive that offers multi-dimensional sound for home theatre enthusiasts, One Slate design, coupled with the latest Android TV OS and Hands-Free Voice Search.

First impressions: Sony Bravia 4K OLED TV — a master indeed

In Other News

Best known of the three is Shudu, a black digital model created by visual artist Cameron-James Wilson last year.

Fashion world split over digital supermodels

The Justice Department is considering holding the social media discussion during a November meeting of the National Association of Attorneys General

US Justice Department may delay meeting on possible social media bias

Paytm’s letter to NPCI indicates the increasingly fierce competition in India’s digital payments market.

Google alters privacy policy for Indian payment app after Paytm complaint

Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks about the new Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and the iPhone XR at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new Apple products in Cupertino, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Is $1,100 too much for an iPhone? Get an older one for less

The new iBall DrumFire BTS9speaker will be available in a few days with a price tag of Rs 26,999.

iBall launches 'DrumFire:' A party speaker with drums

Email theft is favored by hackers the world over, including the Russian military agents.

State-backed hackers target Gmail of US senators, aides

President Donald Trump’s travel ban temporarily barred visitors and immigrants from seven majority Muslim countries.

Google staff discussed tweaking search results to counter travel ban: WSJ

Industry watchers said it is likely to affect the ongoing view at Japanese regulator Financial Services Agency.

Japan's hacked crypto exchange says $62 million worth of coins stolen