Finally, eBay and Paypal have officially become two different companies. The online retailer and payment company under the eBay Inc have been together since the Paypal was acquired by eBay in 2002. Both companies announced the spilt in 2014 in order to focus the two companies on making profits separately but it has just become […]
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Intex announced as Jolla’s first Sailfish OS licensee
Jolla has officially announced Intex as its first licensing partner for the Sailfish OS. The Finland based company made the announcement at the MWC Shanghai stating that its Sailfish OS 2.0 now available for licensing with a scalable 4G reference platform. Jolla has also partnered with Snapdeal which would see the company handle selling the […]
Geeksphone exits smartphone business, turns attention to wearables
Geeksphone has announced its departure from the smartphone scene. Founded in 2009 by Rodrigo Silva-Ramos and Javier Agüera, the company made a total of six smartphones to its name including the multi OS based Geeksphone Revolution. Citing the stiff and unfavourable conditions in the smartphone industry, the company would no longer make hardwares and it […]
Mazda Mobile Start – a $500 Mobile App with Remote Vehicle Features
Mazda has announced the Mobile Start app, a new mobile app with different remote control vehicle features amongst others. The service in total costs $500 to start using, can be purchased at Mazda dealerships and it involves an annual subscription fee of $65. For that huge amount, what does the Mazda Mobile Start app does? […]
Samsung Pay Beta Testing commences in South Korea
Samsung introduced its own mobile payment solution – the Samsung Pay at the MWC 2015. The South Korean company has now launched a beta version of the mobile payment service in its home country which is widely anticipated to be open to the general public in the US and South Korea by September 2015. According […]
Jide Remix Mini is a $30 priced Mini PC based on Remix OS
Jide, the Chinese company behind the Jide Remix Ultra tablet and Remix OS has announced the Jide Remix Mini, a mini PC or TV Box which would run on the Android based Remix OS and bring desktop based Android experience with easy to use interface. Jide gained traction with the Remix Ultra Tablet which runs […]
BBC micro:bit: BBC micro computer will be given to 1 million school children in the UK
As part of the Make It Digital Campaign, British Broadcasting corporation (BBC) has announced it will be giving out the BBC micro:bit, a microcomputer each to every child in the UK of the age of 7 to enhance digital literacy. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized device which can be programmed into being used to […]
Flipkart will start using app-only business model by September
Largest e-retailer in India, Flipkart is reportedly planning to start using the app-only business model by September this year. The company is expected to phase out its website and focus on mobile where the company sees most of its traffics. The move has already been finalised as the company’s Chief Product Officer, Punit Soni informed […]
6 Gadgets that Can Save Your Life in a Desert
The desert is no friendly environment, but it sure offers some unforgettable experiences. It attracts people with a streak of adventure and an affinity for exploration. If you are one of the few people who dare to test your limits and enter the desert by foot, on a bike or by car, there are few […]
Facebook opens its first office in Africa
Facebook has opened a new business office in Johannesburg, South Africa which would mark the company’s first ever on the African Continent. The company would partner with telecom operators, government bodies, agencies and other stake holders to deliver localised content for users and also advertisers. The Facebook Africa office which would serve as a sales […]