Latest News about General from www.thinkdigit.com http://www.thinkdigit.com Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:46:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.thinkdigit.com/images/logo.jpg http://www.thinkdigit.com General News http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Apple-confirms-acquiring-Beats-for-3-billion_20954.html   Apple has officially announced it will be acquiring Beats Music and Beats Electronics. The Cupertino-based company reveals it will pay $3 billion for the purchase, consisting of a purchase price of approximately $2.6 billion and approximately $400 million that will vest over time. Apple expects the transaction to close in fiscal Q4. “Music is such an important part of all of our lives and holds a special place within our hearts at Apple,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Tha [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20954 kul.bhushan@9dot9.in (Kul Bhushan) Thu, 29 May 2014 05:34:58 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Apple-confirms-acquiring-Beats-for-3-billion_20954.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/4D-Printing-research-could-lead-to-shape_20941.html   The 3D printer already lets users print simple objects at home, but now researchers are now working on developing 4D printing, using “smart” materials that can change shape by themselves. Researchers are developing 'Smart' materials by combining different types of plastics and fibers that can change shape by themselves when they come into contact with stimuli such as heat or water. This new technology that allows objects to be designed in this way so they can expand or fold into pr [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20941 editor@thinkdigit.com (Silky Malhotra) Tue, 27 May 2014 10:13:37 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/4D-Printing-research-could-lead-to-shape_20941.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/ZeniMax-sues-Oculus-for-stealing-VR-headset_20921.html   Oculus VR and its founder Palmer Luckey have been sued by ZeniMax Media, the owner of Id Software. Current CTO of Oculus, John Carmack co-founded Id Software 23 years ago. According to ZeniMax, Oculus, with its Rift virtual reality headset, is "illegally misappropriating ZeniMax trade secrets to VR technology and infringing ZeniMax copyrights and trademarks." Carmack was hired by Oculus back in August 2013 and he later joined the company in November that year. ZeniMax says that Carmac [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20921 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Fri, 23 May 2014 10:25:20 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/ZeniMax-sues-Oculus-for-stealing-VR-headset_20921.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Mamma-Mia-Drone-used-to-deliver-pizza_20910.html   Well, this was one headline I never thought I’d get to write. Mumbai’s Francesco Pizzeria used an unmanned aerial drone to deliver a pizza to one of its customers on May 11. The customer, whose apartment was in a high-rise building, lived about 1.5 kms away from the pizzeria outlet and received the pizza from the drone in less time than it would take a delivery person. As Medianama points out, this does appear to be a well thought out and well planned publicity event. Nonetheless, i [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20910 editor@thinkdigit.com (Nikhil Pradhan) Thu, 22 May 2014 12:11:03 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Mamma-Mia-Drone-used-to-deliver-pizza_20910.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Flipkart-acquires-online-fashion-retailer-Myntra-for_20905.html   India's largest e-commerce company Flipkart has finalized the acquisition of the Bangalore-based online fashion store Myntra according to official sources at both the companies. Myntra's founder, Mukesh Bansal will join the Flipkart board and both the entities will remain independent. According to reports, Flipkart will invest around $100 million in the fashion business. Flipkart's co-founder Sachin Bansal has said that "its a 100 percent acquisition and going forward we have big plans in [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20905 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Thu, 22 May 2014 09:10:01 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Flipkart-acquires-online-fashion-retailer-Myntra-for_20905.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Google-overtakes-Apple-to-become-most-valuable_20893.html   Thanks to a particularly busy year, Google has now shot up to the top of the list of the 9th “Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands” published by BrandZ, pushing Apple to second place. Unlike standard top lists that just take into account a company’s financials, the BrandZ list considers a brand’s value to its customers, its contribution to its parent company’s value and financial performance. Not surprisingly, the Top 100 list is primarily comprised of tech and consu [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20893 editor@thinkdigit.com (Nikhil Pradhan) Wed, 21 May 2014 07:07:57 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Google-overtakes-Apple-to-become-most-valuable_20893.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Modi-effect-5-ways-BJP-government-can_20865.html   With Narendra Modi-led NDA expected to form the government, India's political landscape is set for a big change. The change in government is likely to have a strong socio-economic impact. NDA's PM candidate Narendra Modi has been a huge advocate for increased usage of technology in governance. In fact, Modi's election campaigns across the country were massively powered by social networks, SMS campaigns and the most significant - 3D hologram projection. With Modi in power, we can expect more push [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20865 kul.bhushan@9dot9.in (Kul Bhushan) Fri, 16 May 2014 10:40:33 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Modi-effect-5-ways-BJP-government-can_20865.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Japanese-beverage-maker-Otsuka-to-put-first_20869.html   For the first time in history, a company will put its product on the moon for advertisement and "in a bid to inspire young people to become astronauts." Japanese beverage manufacturer, Otsuka will send a 1kg titanium can filled with powdered sports drink to the moon aboard a private moon-landing mission set to fly in October of 2015. This stunt will make Otsuka's Pocari Sweat powder the first commercial product that has ever been delivered to another celestial body for marketing purpo [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20869 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Fri, 16 May 2014 10:25:27 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Japanese-beverage-maker-Otsuka-to-put-first_20869.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/MSI-showcases-their-latest-Z97-motherboards-and_20860.html   At an event in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam MSI unveiled their latest line up of Z97 boards and the user-upgradable Nightblade barebones PC. Out of the 26 motherboard SKUs showcased, 23 are gaming models and this clearly establishes the focus for MSI in the coming year. Henry Lu, Senior Vice President and Founder of MSI opened the proceedings by saying the PC has been in trouble for the last five years but despite this, 2013 was the best year for MSI since 2008 and Q1 2014 was even better – a [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20860 siddharth.parwatay@9dot9.in (Siddharth Parwatay) Thu, 15 May 2014 17:16:51 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/MSI-showcases-their-latest-Z97-motherboards-and_20860.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Samsung-launches-6000mAh-external-battery-pack-for_20837.html   South Korean manufacturer, Samsung has introduced a new 6000mAh battery pack in a faux leather design which is similar to the Galaxy Note 3 for Rs 3,599. The battery pack is capable of charging the Galaxy S5 two times. The Samsung EB-PG900B battery pack is very compact and measures 74 x 140 x 11mm only. It comes with a built-in retractable microUSB cable for charging and it also has an LED charging indicator. The battery weighs 173 grams and is available in white color. The battery pack is avai [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20837 editor@thinkdigit.com (Silky Malhotra) Wed, 14 May 2014 08:50:30 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Samsung-launches-6000mAh-external-battery-pack-for_20837.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/New-clothing-line-to-end-your-smartphone_20830.html   A Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga has launched a new line of clothes called Focus: Life Gear by Trident, that blocks radio waves from reaching your smartphone. The clothing range includes dresses, shirts, skirts, jackets and pants made out of material that will block radio signals from your phone. If you keep your smartphone in the pockets of your pants, it will be as good as having your smartphone turned off. The signals will bounce of the clothes making your smartphone useless. Although [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20830 editor@thinkdigit.com (Silky Malhotra) Tue, 13 May 2014 12:07:02 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/New-clothing-line-to-end-your-smartphone_20830.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/This-finger-enlarger-stylus-can-help-you-work_20829.html   With smartphone displays becoming bigger and bigger, it has become difficult for some users to use their gigantic screen. To solve this problem, a Japanese manufacturer Thanko, has launched a thumb-shaped stylus, designed for smartphones that can extend your finger by .59 inches. Smartphone screens have become considerably bigger in the last few years, with manufacturers launching devices that are as large as some 7-inch tablets, while some are even bigger. Large displays are good for watching [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20829 editor@thinkdigit.com (Silky Malhotra) Tue, 13 May 2014 10:02:26 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/This-finger-enlarger-stylus-can-help-you-work_20829.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Scientists-create-the-first-living-organism-with_20809.html   Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute have successfully created the first living organism with an "alien" DNA which contains two extra bases, X and Y. Such a DNA has never occured in billions of years of evolution on Earth. In a normal DNA, which is present in every living organism on Earth, there are only two bases of double helix that are bonded together with four bases known as T (thymine), G (guanine), A (adenine) and C (cytosine). The new semi-synthetic alien organism has [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20809 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Fri, 09 May 2014 09:55:43 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Scientists-create-the-first-living-organism-with_20809.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Now-you-can-watch-live-video-stream_20786.html   The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has started an experiment called High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) which shows the station's view of our planet via an internet stream. The project has been developed and run by NASA together with some high school students. The students have helped with the design of some of the HDEV components through the High School United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program. The experiment includes both multiple 720p camera feeds and the ISS [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20786 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Wed, 07 May 2014 09:50:04 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Now-you-can-watch-live-video-stream_20786.html http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Oral-B-launches-a-toothbrush-that-pairs-with_20749.html   Oral-B has launched an electric toothbrush which comes with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. The brush connects to smartphones with the help of Oral-B's app which allows you to choose different brushing routines. The app will be available for iOS devices only which will be launched in May. The Android version of the app will be available in August. The Bluetooth-enabled toothbrushes help you to realize how good or bad your oral hygiene is, so that you can use the brush for better results. The app wi [...]
Read the entire article]]> http://www.thinkdigit.com/rss_news/articledetails_rss.php?id=20749 editor@thinkdigit.com (Mir Ubaid) Fri, 02 May 2014 10:00:51 +0100 http://www.thinkdigit.com/General/Oral-B-launches-a-toothbrush-that-pairs-with_20749.html