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Sovan Mandal

Sovan Mandal
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A keen tech enthusiast who loves to keep a tab on the tech scene, with special emphasis on things like smartphones, tablets, laptops, convertibles and such. Cars happen to be his other passion, not to mention the recent trend here comprising of electric cars and autonomous cars. Off late, he has also started tinkering a bit with stuff like electronic circuits, electric motors a bit though he's just a novice there.

Siri’s sibling Viv or The Global Brain to debut next week

The creators of Siri said they have come up with their version of a personal digital assistant - call it Viv - which they...

Facebook to introduce new features on WhatsApp, might launch on Windows and Mac

Facebook is believed to be working on an update for its WhatsApp messaging app which includes the ability to send zip files as attachments...

Apple to boost iPhone sales on upcoming Mother’s Day through emotional ad

Apple is extending its 'Shot on iPhone' ad campaign with the focus, this time, being on Mother's Day. Spanning 30-secs, the ad comprises of...

Windows 10 Anniversary Update to add support for WebM, VP9 and Opus in Microsoft...

Microsoft announced its Edge browser will soon be supporting the open source video codecs - WebM and VP9 both of which in turn are...

Microsoft Edge won’t get native ad-blocking feature, Extensions support to fill the gap

Microsoft unveiled grand plans for its Edge browser which unfortunately does not include the native ad-blocking support as has been reported widely. While it's...

Instagram’s new algorithmic timeline sparks backlash among its users

Instagram's new algorithm-based timeline which seeks to place contents based on user preferences seem to have hit a raw nerve with its users. Fortunately,...

Facebook following in WhatsApp’s footsteps, dropping support for BlackBerry 10 in 2017

Blackberry's cup of woes seems to be spilling over fast now that Facebook has also announced it is pulling the plug on the Canadian...

HTC sends out invites to HTC 10 (One M10) Launch event on April 12...

HTC has started sending out press invites for an event planned on April 12, a date that tech enthusiasts have already earmarked as the...

How to Watch Apple iPhone SE Launch Event Live Stream

The much-awaited Apple iPhone SE launch event is just around the corner, and the excitement among Apple fans and tech enthusiasts is palpable. Apple,...

Windows 10 not being forced on Windows 7 users, claims Microsoft

With Microsoft going all out in their efforts to push uptake of Windows 10, users have complained about the software giant being too assertive...

Apple iOS Chief confirms Background apps on iPhones don’t eat battery

That the usual chore of killing background apps usually followed by iPhone and iPad users is a waste of time has been proved once...

Apple Customer Service @AppleSupport in 140 chars or less already Hit among Twitteraties

Apple has registered a Twitter presence though that won't serve to project the company's official status among the Twitteraties. Instead, the @AppleSupport account is...

Raspberry Pi 3 with Windows 10 IoT Core brings ‘more possibilities’ for Internet of...

There is a new iteration of the Raspberry Pi computer for the taking, one that comes with enhanced power and capabilities but at the...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet.org aka Free Basics Dilemma in India

Facebook wants to expand its footprint beyond the urban centers of the world where it has already made a mark for itself. And in...

LG G5 and Friends – The story you need to know

The annual LG flagship launch event has gone for a twist this time round as it’s not just the G5 alone that's coming our...

Facebook Messenger reportedly turning into Advertising platform by Q2 2016

Facebook has begun the process of introducing paid ads in Messenger, which should start appearing in the popular messaging platform by the second quarter...

Freedom 251 emerges as the Cheapest Smartphone on Earth, costs $4 only

How low is low enough for a phone to be considered cheap and affordable. The phone in question is the Freedom 251 smartphone from...

Samsung aims Exynos 7870 for budget phones to strengthen its SoC business

Samsung announced it has a new Exynos mobile processor – the Exynos 7 Octa 7870 – to offer to the mid-range phone segment. Based...