3 ways to speed up your old smartphone

As smartphones age, they tend to slow down and lag too much while performing the simplest of tasks. But worry not, you can make your old gadget operate faster, just follow these three tips:UpdatesFirmware updates take care of lags, bugs, and other issues that you may not be aware of. Such issues crop...

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An algorithm to help you find best dating partner

US researchers have developed an algorithm for dating sites that uses a person's contact history to recommend partners with whom they may be more amorously compatible.The team, led by assistant professor Kang Zhao, developed a model that combines two factors to recommend contacts: a client's...

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3 tips to set up a blog

A blog can be a great outlet to express your personal opinions on any subject. But many people are not sure how to create a blog on the internet. Here are three tips to help you set up a blog from the scratch.The blog addressThe domain name is probably the most important when it comes to a blog,...

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LG to launch curved smartphone in India on Dec 11

LG is slated to unveil its curved screen smartphone G Flex in India on December 11. The company has sent press invites for a launch event to be held in New Delhi.Though the G Flex made its debut in October, its sales had been restricted to South Korea only. Last week, LG announced the international...

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Yahoo buys Evntlive, an online live concert service

Yahoo has reportedly acquired an online platform for live concerts, Evntlive, for an undisclosed amount.Evntlive was founded in late 2011 and launched in beta in April 2012 after raising $2.3 million in funding from notable investors including Vint Cerf.According to Mashable, post the deal,...

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Email authentication has reduced phishing: Google

The development of email authentication standards has finally reduced email phishing scams, according to Googlesecurity researchers.Elie Bursztein, Google's anti-abuse research lead, and Vijay Eranti, Gmail's anti-abuse technical lead, said that these authentication standards,...

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Healthkart appoints ex-Zynga exec as CTO

Gurgaon-based online health store Healthkart has named former Farmville executive Gaurav Agarwal as its chief technology officer and head of products, an announcement that highlights Indian internet companies' focus on attracting managerial talent as they look to ramp up operations.Agarwal, 35, was...

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Why you should avoid extended warranty for gadgets

So, you've selected the gadgets to give your loved ones, and you're at the checkout line. Suddenly you're asked if you want an extended warranty or protection plan for a modest sum, and the line is piling up behind you. Do you opt for the foot-long receipt with terms and conditions that...

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Look who‘s hiring online: Hotels, spas & hospitals

Chef Kunal Kapoor, executive sous chef at The Leela in Gurgaon and a judge on MasterChef India, remembers posting his resume on Naukri.com 10 years ago, a move that was unusual at the time, especially for someone engaged in the culinary arts. Kapoor had just put in his papers at the Taj Holiday...

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New consoles, online games to keep market soaring to 2017

The global video gaming market is set to grow 11.1 percent a year until 2017, boosted by a new generation of consoles and the increasing popularity of online games, according to IDATE digital research and consultancy firm.The market, estimated at 53.9 billion euros ($73.8 billion) this year, is expected to soar to 82.1 billion euros in 2017, the France-based firm said in a report.Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft, which...

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Google to launch Android-based rival to Apple TV: Report

 Google is speculated to be working on a Nexus TV that with run on Android and stream videos from YouTube along with offering a selection of video games.Sources said that the device which will stream videos from service like Netflix and Hulu will be ready for the launch by the...

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PayPal hackers plead guilty to cyberattack charges

A group of 13 defendants who had been charged in a cyberattack on PayPal's website pleaded guilty and admitted to the December 2010 attack over PayPal's suspension of WikiLeaks accounts.The pleas took place in a California federal court on Thursday and were announced on Friday by the US Attorney's...

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Online images can help create brand associations

The images people share on social media -- of themselves at bars, sporting events and weddings -- could be valuable to marketers assessing their customers' attitudes toward a brand, a new study has found.Carnegie Mellon University researchers have taken a first step toward this capability in study where they analysed five million...

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