Astak has announced that it will release its standalone computer camera called Mole, which can upload videos to YouTube, detect motion and alert users via Twitter or e-mail, and let them see what it sees via an iPhone or web browser.

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3 septembre 2010 : Facebook's new security feature: remote logouts

Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.

3 septembre 2010 : Now zoom into universe through Windows

Global software major Microsoft has designed a computer programme that allows you to scan the universe and zoom into outer space through its Windows.

3 septembre 2010 : Wipro partners with Oracle to offer analytics solutions

Indian IT bellwether Wipro has teamed up with global enterprise software products firm Oracle to offer a warranty management and analytics solution for industrial manufacturing, automotive and high-tech industries

3 septembre 2010 : YouTube making money thru ads in pirated videos

YouTube has many videos and clips uploaded that are not original. When the original makers contacted YouTube on the issue, instead of removing them, YouTube retained those videos and run ads parallel to them.

3 septembre 2010 : Indians are top spenders on music downloads in Asia

India leads the pack amongst Asian countries when it comes to paying for downloading music online. 17 percent of users in India pay for getting online music.

3 septembre 2010 : Facebook's new security feature: Remote logouts

Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.

3 septembre 2010 : India-South America trade deal to be expanded

India's Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jyotiraditya Scindia said that India and a trade bloc of South American countries have agreed to expand a trade agreement.

3 septembre 2010 : China's new computer does 1,000 trillion jobs per second

China has installed the country's first domestically-made supercomputer capable of doing 1,000 trillion operations per second. Tianhe-1 is scheduled to begin operations this month, according to the National Supercomputing Centre in (...)

3 septembre 2010 : New tech improves voice clarity on mobile phones

A technology that improves voice clarity on mobile phones by filtering out unwanted sounds is on offer. HD Voice claims to reduce the background noise and 'hisses' that often mar mobile phone calls and offer users 'crystal clear' (...)

3 septembre 2010 : Faster and simpler Chrome 6 out now

Google has released the latest version of its Chrome browser, the Chrome 6. The newest edition of the browser engine claims to be faster and simpler with a discreet interface.

3 septembre 2010 : Apple set to launch smaller, lighter iPod Nano

Apple is set to launch a new touchscreen iPod Nano which is almost half the size of its existing version and also 42 percent lighter.

2 septembre 2010 : India to build world's largest solar telescope

India is inching closer towards building the world's largest solar telescope in Ladakh on the foothills of the Himalayas that aims to study the sun's microscopic structure.

2 septembre 2010 : Capacitor with 'onion layer tech' to power gadgets

Scientists have invented a super capacitor using multi-layered design of onion. It is not only cheaper but also, compact and powerful to power laptops and phones for many days.

2 septembre 2010 : India all set to have 3G mobile service

3G mobile and broadband services are all set to be launched in India, with the government allotting air waves to private operators after making certain amends to the license terms.

2 septembre 2010 : Citrix unveils strategic expansion plans in India

itrix Systems, announced its strategic expansion plans for India, including moving its research and development (R&D) team to a new facility in Bangalore.

2 septembre 2010 : Cloud market leaders turn to 3par and WMware for cloud-scale vitualization

3PAR, provider of utility storage, announced that cloud computing market leaders in the Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) segments have combined the 3PAR InServ Storage Server with VMware vSphere.

2 septembre 2010 : Microsoft looks for China's Internet-search partner: Report

Software major Microsoft is looking for a Chinese partner to become a major player in China's Internet-search market.

2 septembre 2010 : Researchers at HP and Rice University to solve microchip roadblock

Scientists at Hewlett- Packard and Rice University are reporting that they can overcome a fundamental barrier of computer memory that has been the basis for the consumer electronics revolution.

2 septembre 2010 : Sony puts music on the cloud

Sony has announced a new service called Music Unlimited, through which its electronic products will stream music, converting them into online libraries. With this new service, Sony has taken the music and video on the cloud.

2 septembre 2010 : Apple launches in built iTunes service 'Ping'

In a move to enter the social networking business, Apple has introduced Ping, a service built into iTunes that aims to help users discover new music and, presumably, buy more songs from Apple.

2 septembre 2010 : Govt. to send notice to Google, Skype for access of data

The government will issue notices to search engine Google, internet phone call provider Skype, service provider Virtual Private Network (VPN) and a few other entities to make available their services to law enforcement agencies.

2 septembre 2010 : Kovair & Pegasys join hands to provide SaaS based solutions

Kovair Software has formed partnership with Michigan based Pegasys, which focus on reselling of SaaS based solutions, CRM services and custom software development to provide Kovair's SaaS solutions both for ALM/SDLC and ITSM tools (...)

2 septembre 2010 : Buffalo Technology unveils MiniStation Lite USB 3.0

Buffalo Technology, a global provider of design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions, unveiled a new design for the MiniStation Lite USB 3.0.

2 septembre 2010 : Third generation mobile services to hit the markets soon

Making certain amendments to the licence terms, the government Wednesday allocated airwaves to private telecom operators to roll out the third generation (3G) mobile and broadband services in the country.

2 septembre 2010 : Indian wins American science journalism award

India's Pallava Bagla has won the American Geophysical Union (AGU) David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism for his articles on the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers.

1er septembre 2010 : India will not compromise on security, firm on BlackBerry

India will not compromise on its security and all telecommunication data-related companies will have to comply with its demands, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Wednesday.

1er septembre 2010 : Internet users in India to touch 237 million by 2015

The number of internet users in India is likely to touch 237 million by 2015, which currently stands at 81 million, said a report by Boston Consulting Group.

1er septembre 2010 : Semiconductor revenue to hit record level by 2011

Semiconductor revenue in 2010 on worldwide to see a 31.5 percent increase from 2009. In 2009 the revenue was $228 billion and it is expected to reach $300 billion by year end.

1er septembre 2010 : Govt. to issue notice to Google, Skype

After mobile phone maker BlackBerry, the government will issue notices to search engine Google, internet phone call provider Skype.

1er septembre 2010 : iPhone app may replace stethoscope!

The iPhone could soon replace the doctors' best friend, the traditional stethoscope, thanks to a free application created by a University College London researcher.

31 août 2010 : Now, Google, Skype, VPN asked to give access to legal authorities

After mobile phone maker BlackBerry, the government will issue notices to search engine Google, internet phone call provider Skype.

31 août 2010 : Chandrayaan 2 to get three new Indian payloads

Chandrayaan 2, the second Indian space mission to the moon which is scheduled for 2013 will now have three new Indian payloads.

31 août 2010 : Only four percent of Indian females use mobile web

There is a remarkable discrepancy in the male or female split when it comes to mobile data usage. Only four percent of Indian users are female, which is very low compared to the worldwide average of 23 percent.

31 août 2010 : Transcend releases 4GB aXeRam DDR3-2400 Memory Kits

Transcend Information has announced the launch of 4GB aXeRam DDR3-2400 dual channel memory kits which are specifically designed for use with Intel's LGA 1156 Core i7 systems. The kits come with a lifetime warranty costing Rs. (...)

31 août 2010 : 'Priority Inbox', new Gmail feature to sort out bologna

Google has come up with a new Gmail feature in beta that will target the unimportant mails. The feature called 'Priority Inbox' will sort incoming e-mail into three sections, "important and unread," "starred," and "everything (...)

31 août 2010 : Diaspora to get an alpha release soon

The anti-Facebook project, Diaspora, a privacy-aware, personally controlled social network will launch its public alpha version in October this year.

31 août 2010 : Farmers to save Rs. 600 Crore courtesy mobile broadband

Farmers can save about $125 million crore over the next five years through mobile broadband based services that provide them quick information on market prices and vital crop inputs.

31 août 2010 : Bangalore firm's app among top 20 iPhone apps

Trellisys, a Bangalore based software company has developed a unique application with Harper Collins dubbed SAS Survival Guide and it has been ranked among the top 20 iPhone apps in over 60 countries globally.

31 août 2010 : BlackBerry gives in, India grants two month extension

BlackBerry phone maker Research in Motion (RIM) gave in to the Indian government's pressure and said it would consider setting up a server in India to help security agencies monitor its encrypted data.

31 août 2010 : Kaspersky to invest $2 Million in its Indian operation

Kaspersky, Russian anti-virus and IT solution provider, will invest $2 million (approximately Rs 10 crore) in its Indian operation during 2010-2011 to enhance is network in sales and marketing.

31 août 2010 : Cities owe competitive advantage to technology, not size

Smaller cities can now compete with huge metros like New York and Chicago, thanks to advances in technology.

31 août 2010 : India's second moon mission to carry five instruments

India's second moon mission in 2013 will carry five scientific instruments on board the spacecraft Chandrayaan-2 that will also have a lander and a rover to ride on the lunar surface.

31 août 2010 : Microsoft takes Word patent battle to U.S. apex court

Microsoft, which lost its patent battle over Word processing software to a tiny Toronto firm, i4i and was ordered to pay $290 million in damages last year, has taken the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court.

30 août 2010 : Indian farmers to save $125 Million: Thanks to mobile broadband

Farmers can save about $125 million crore over the next five years through mobile broadband based services that provide them quick information on market prices and vital crop inputs.

30 août 2010 : Now, oil from plastic to fuel your cars

Blest, a Japanese company, has invented a way to recycle plastic. The company has created a small, safe and easy to use machine that can convert several types of plastic back into oil.

30 août 2010 : Suspension of BlackBerry service may not give solution: Canada

Maintaining that it has a consistent global standard for lawful access requirements and does not have special deals for specific countries, RIM had recently said in a statement.

30 août 2010 : More than 9 Million Brits never use internet: Survey

More than nine million adults in Britain have never used the internet, says a survey.

30 août 2010 : Privacy issue still a concern for Facebook users

More and more Indians might be hooked to social networking site Facebook, but experts feel that privacy issues still remain a concern since users face the vulnerability of their personal data getting hacked.

30 août 2010 : Pay-per-view services on the horizon for YouTube

Google is in talks with leading Hollywood studios to launch a global pay-per-view video service on YouTube by the end of 2010.

30 août 2010 : Still a lot of room to grow in global IT market: Premji

If the global IT services market is growing at 3 percent to 5 percent and global exports from India are growing at 5 percent, evidently that proposition is more attractive to the customer.

30 août 2010 : IE9 Platform Preview 4 showcased, heightens curiosity for Beta

The development of the Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) that was started in March this year, has reached to its final frontier. With the Beta version expected to launch in mid-September, we got to experience the Platform Preview 4 (PP4) of the (...)

30 août 2010 : Google acquires Indian co-founded Angstro

As part of its effort to create a social networking service to counter the aggressive growth of Facebook, Google has acquired Internet company Angstro and hired its Co-Founder Rohit Khare.

30 août 2010 : India's e-commerce likely to grow as 3G begins: eBay

Once 3G and mobile broadband services start in India, buying and selling of products over the internet are likely to grow at a rapid space, according to a top official of the e-commerce site eBay.

30 août 2010 : Oxford dictionary to be offered only in virtual space?

The Oxford dictionary may now be available only online. The publisher of the dictionary, Oxford University Press, said that the ever increasing demand for the online version of the dictionary may see the print version getting (...)

30 août 2010 : Mozilla launches mobile browser Fennec Alpha

Mozilla has launched the Alpha version of its mobile browser Fennec for Android devices and the Nokia N900. The browser offers add-ons, and is quicker and more responsive, thanks to technologies called Electrolysis and Layers.

28 août 2010 : In India, Traffic to Business and Finance Web Sites Surged 45 Percent in Past Year

Internet users in India visited Business/Finance sites, representing a 45-percent increase from the previous year, as a growing number of Indians turned to the Web for business and finance-related content

27 août 2010 : Govt warns Indian websites of cyber attack by Pak hackers

The government on Thursday said it had warned the defence services, financial institutions, PSUs, Internet service providers and prominent private sector organisations of a possible cyber attack by Pakistani hacker groups.

27 août 2010 : Buzzom introduces language translation to its social media client

InRev Systems, the developer of Buzzom and Buzzom Premium has updated Buzzom to include the language translation feature.

27 août 2010 : Now, swimming robots will clean the oil spill: MIT

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently announced the development of a prototypical robot called Seaswarm, a new way of looking at oil spill clean-up.

27 août 2010 : Two Indians appear in MIT's Technology Review list

Two Indians figure in Massachusetts Institute of Technology's prestigious Technology Review's 2010 TR35 list for their outstanding contribution in the fields of energy, biomedicine, communications, information technology, transportation and the (...)

27 août 2010 : Tech evolution, smart attacks, Indian cos key concern: Survey

Rapid evolution of technology and more sophisticated ways of attacking the company data like spam, are some of the key concerns of Indian companies when it comes to securing information.

27 août 2010 : Strong encryption of wireless technology not unique: BlackBerry

Research in Motion (RIM) stocks sank to a 17-month low as the BlackBerry maker Thursday said that use of strong encryption in wireless technology is not unique to them and "it is unquestionably an industry wide matter".

27 août 2010 : More Indian varsities want to launch student satellites

After the successful launch of India's first Pico-satellite (StudSat) designed by students, around 25 universities are aspiring to launch satellites built by their students.

27 août 2010 : Two Indians appear in MIT's Technology Review list

Two Indians figure in Massachusetts Institute of Technology's prestigious Technology Review's 2010 TR35 list for their outstanding contribution in the fields of energy, biomedicine, communications, information technology, transportation and the (...)

27 août 2010 : India retains 2nd rank in sending spam, US leads: Report

India has retained its second position in originating spam, accounting for about 12.55 per cent of the global junk mails sent in July, even after reducing the number of mails sent, says a study.

27 août 2010 : Indian universities aspire to launch student satellites

Around 25 universities are aspiring to launch satellites built by their students but the Indian space agency says its hands are full as it has to launch four more student satellites by the end of next year.

27 août 2010 : Indian firms confident to deal with external cyber threats

A majority of Indian companies are confident of dealing with the cyber security threats, says a survey released by financial advisory firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India

26 août 2010 : Diamond may replace silicon in computers

Diamond could be the next key component in making computers, as scientists in California are working on diamond-based computers. This new set of computers would store information millions of times more than the existing silicon-based (...)

26 août 2010 : Cost control deterring innovation of R&Ds in India

Despite the rapid pace at which the Indian R&D industry has evolved over the years, the perception of globalization practitioner's in the headquarters regarding the R&D system in India has not changed much from 2007.

26 août 2010 : Now, make phone calls from your Gmail account

Google will now facilitate Gmail users to call telephones directly from their email. It will be in direct competition with Skype and traditional operators like AT&T and Verizon Communications.

26 août 2010 : Real time application is the need of the hour: Shunji Hu

Flash platform ecosystem in India has seen spectacular growth in the last 3 years. Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) are the future of web applications.

26 août 2010 : Now illegal tapping on mobile will be fined Rs.1 Crore

Illegal tapping equipment is becoming an easily accessible medium to record mobile phone conversations without proper authorization. Government has acknowledged that it is a huge area of concern as it places national security and privacy of (...)

26 août 2010 : Qualcomm launches lab to develop mobile technology

Wireless telecommunications research and development company Qualcomm has launched a lab facility, which will develop new services and applications to tap mobile technology.

26 août 2010 : Carbon menace? Indian man's device to help the world go green

Virendra Kumar Sinha, who runs a workshop in East Champaran in Bihar, was ignorant about the possibilities of his pollution control device that can be attached to generators or other diesel engines to reduce noise and air pollution.

26 août 2010 : Call from Gmail! Google will now allow it

Google will now facilitate Gmail users to call telephones directly from their email. It will be in direct competition with Skype and traditional operators like AT&T and Verizon Communications.

26 août 2010 : SmartBear introduces new pricing flexibility schemes

In an effort to build its channel capacity, SmartBear Software is offering a software suite that offers partners greater margin flexibility and more competitive pricing than competitors.

26 août 2010 : Synopsys announces immediate availability of DesignWare IP

Synopsys has announced immediate availability of the DesignWare MIPI M-PHY IP for next-generation high-speed interfaces based on the newly ratified MIPI Alliance M-PHY specification.

26 août 2010 : CSC launches Vendor Solutions Suite

CSC released new Web-based software called Vendor Solutions Suite, which help firms to improve the quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness of their third-party vendor relationships.

26 août 2010 : Best minds in Mobile Space to speak at MAC 2010 in Delhi

The excitement around mobile applications is going to have a major impact on our economy, and our way of life. Keeping this in mind, siliconindia is organizing Mobile Application Conference in Delhi on August 28, 2010.

26 août 2010 : Turn away from optimization, focus more on innovation

Despite the rapid pace at which the Indian R&D industry has evolved over the years, the perception of globalization practitioner’s in the headquarters regarding the R&D system in India has not changed much from 2007.

26 août 2010 : Spies hacked U.S. military computers with a flash drive

An infected flash drive put in a U.S. military laptop in 2008 set off the most significant cyberattack ever against the military by a foreign spy agency, according to a top U.S. defence official.

25 août 2010 : New IP to replace the existing version by Dec 2011

The number of internet protocol (IP) addresses globally are close to their exhaustion date of January 2012.

25 août 2010 : Intelligent seats to wake up drowsy motorists

Researchers are working on textiles of the future with integrated sensors that not only adjust the seat automatically to the optimal seating position but also wake up a driver in danger of falling asleep behind the wheel.

25 août 2010 : Space expo begins in India's tech hub

Organised by the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the four-day Bengaluru Space Expo 2010 focuses on commercialization of space, remote sensing and navigation.

25 août 2010 : Samsung to quit e-book production

Samsung, one of the leading Asian manufacturers of cell phones and memory chips, is going to quit the production of e-book readers or displays, saying it to be too costly.

25 août 2010 : BEML- SAS ink pact for Service Parts Optimization solutions

To analyze its complicated inventory data, BEML, the second largest heavy earth-moving machinery Manufacturing organization in Asia, has recently installed the Service Parts Optimization solutions of SAS.

25 août 2010 : Adobe Flash 10.1 player now available on Android platform

Adobe Flash 10.1 Player is officially available on the Android platform, It is fully redesigned with new performance and mobile-specific functionality.

25 août 2010 : New Protocol to replace the existing version by Dec 2011

The number of internet protocol (IP) addresses globally are close to their exhaustion date of January 2012.

25 août 2010 : Dell introduces $100 smartphone in U.S.

Dell has officially announced its entry into the U.S. smartphone market stating that its Aero smartphone is now on sale in the U.S. for $99 with a two-year AT&T contract.

24 août 2010 : Planning holiday in US, beware of cybercrooks

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of a relatively new U.S. requirement for travelers from other countries, who register online for travel authorization

24 août 2010 : Software that can identify people from internet

Now, people can be identified from their images posted on the internet, as a software firm named Face.com has developed a facial recognition technology.

24 août 2010 : Now laptop batteries can run for 3 years

Boston Power's Sonata batteries have brought a noticeable improvement in rechargeable batteries by bringing out batteries that can run for 3 years.

24 août 2010 : Email gaffes at work can lead to sacking

Inappropriate email at work can result in a severe reprimand and even sacking, a survey in Britain has revealed.

24 août 2010 : New software that identifies unnamed faces to go public

A new software which can identify unnamed faces and then collate photographs of that individual on the net will go public soon.

24 août 2010 : Software that can identify people from their online images

Now, people can be identified from their images posted on the internet, as a software firm named Face.com has developed a facial recognition technology.

24 août 2010 : Android license server may be easy to crack

The cool folks at Android Police have put together a demonstration video which shows how the Google Android Market Server License can be easily circumvented without rooting your device.

24 août 2010 : Nokia to launch dual SIM phones in India

Nokia is preparing for entry-level dual SIM phones, and the company announced they're in the final pre-release stages, and will be launching the Nokia C1-00 for Rs, 1,700, and Nokia C2-100 for Rs. 2,500 simultaneously in the next couple of (...)

24 août 2010 : Foursquare's Crowley is bored with 'Facebook Places'

Foursquare founder Dennis Crowley said he is not impressed with the new location sharing service. Foursquare which offers multiple gaming aspects feels Facebook places could copy this gaming mechanism but Foursquare is determined to face (...)

24 août 2010 : Government to hold a crucial meeting on BlackBerry soon

On August 31, the deadline for BlackBerry to put on the table a solution to intercept its corporate email service, the government will hold a crucial meeting to decide BES would face a blackout in India.

23 août 2010 : Google to provide live search to avoid keystroke

Google is developing and testing a new kind of search capability that displays live-updating search results instantly on a type your search query. It doesn't require keystroke on "Enter" or "Return".