Teen refuses to give his smartphone, 'friend' kills him, burns his body in Hyderabad
The arrested youth picked the deceased from Uppal and took him to an isolated place in Adibatla where he attacked him with a stick before setting him ablaze.
Jul 17, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
Smartphone overindulgence blamed for weapons snatching in J&K; on-duty sentries banned from using it
The order said the tendency not only lowered the image of the police, but also compromises with personal security of individuals.
May 24, 2018, 12:53 PM IST
62% Indians run out of smartphone space every three months: Report
Almost 64% said they had lost a precious photo or video from their smartphone as a result of files not being backed up.
Mar 26, 2018, 20:45 PM IST
Smartphone addiction linked to anxiety, depression: Study
Are you addicted to your smartphone? Well, nowadays most of the people are hooked to their phones.
Mar 22, 2018, 15:50 PM IST
Vladimir Putin admits he does not have a smartphone
The 65-year-old, Putin has previously admitted to technological cluelessness by saying in 2005 that he did not have a mobile phone at all.
Feb 08, 2018, 21:51 PM IST
Negativity on social media got you down? There is now a name for that feeling
The continuous exposure to bad news on social media combined with excessive smartphone use can take a toll on the mind.
Nov 11, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
Chinese woman goes partially blind after 24-hour gaming binge
The gaming addict was reportedly playing the multiplayer online game "Honour of Kings" when she suddenly lost vision from her right eye.
Oct 11, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Third of smartphone notifications worsen our mood: Study
Researchers at the Nottingham Trent University in the UK studied the effect on mood in 50 participants who received thousands of digital alerts over a five-week period.
Oct 04, 2017, 11:47 AM IST
This new electronic skin can track heart rate, respiration
The electronic skin has better trackers, greater flexibility, smaller size and the ability to stick the self-adhesive patch just about anywhere on the body.
Aug 22, 2017, 22:49 PM IST
Don't panic if you don't see your phone nearby – It could lead to anxiety, say researchers
Nomophobia may serve as an indicator of a social disorder or phobia for individuals with a strong dependency on communication through virtual environments, research suggested.
Aug 20, 2017, 19:07 PM IST
LG unveils more details for V30
LG Electronics Inc on Monday revealed features for the upcoming flagship V30, which lets users fully utilise the "Full Vision" display that minimises bezels for a wider screen.
Aug 14, 2017, 15:39 PM IST
New handheld device turns smartphone into diagnostic tool
The USD 550 spectral transmission-reflectance-intensity (TRI) Analyzer attaches to a smartphone and analyses patient blood, urine, or saliva samples as reliably as clinic-based instruments that cost thousands of dollars.
Aug 11, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Most Indian smartphone users face poor Internet connection
Despite the massive growth in mobile data usage in the past eight months in India, 56 per cent of smartphone users have no access to Internet at least once a day, a new report said on Monday.
Jul 31, 2017, 23:47 PM IST
Jio phone: Idea flags net neutrality worries; to launch its own handset
Idea Cellular has flagged net neutrality concerns about Reliance Jio's proposed 4G phones, saying it will only allow the apps of the operator's choice and that it will also launch a slightly expensive handset as a counter to it.
Jul 30, 2017, 13:14 PM IST
'GST will not impact smartphone demand in India'
The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) will have no impact on the smartphone demand in India, according to a latest telecom research.
Jul 25, 2017, 17:05 PM IST
Four Apple contractors accuse Qualcomm of antitrust violations
iPhone chip supplier Qualcomm Inc faces a fresh set of antitrust allegations from a group of four companies that assemble the iPhone and other products on behalf of Apple Inc.
Jul 19, 2017, 12:56 PM IST
Sony India unveils 'smart' audio system at Rs 33,990
New Delhi: Sony India on Monday launched a new high-power, portable home audio system at Rs 33,990 in India.
Jul 10, 2017, 15:56 PM IST
New smartphone coating allows you to read in bright sunlight
The film, inspired by the nanostructures found on moth eyes, exhibits a surface reflection of just 0.23 per cent, much lower than the iPhone's surface reflection of 4.4 per cent.
Jun 24, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Parents take note! Excessive use of smartphone impacts teenager’s sleep, mood and mental health
A new study on child development has revealed that excessive use of smartphone among children and adolescents’ affects their sleep, mood and mental health.
May 30, 2017, 14:45 PM IST
Now, a smartphone for dolphins to play games
Researchers have developed an underwater computer touchscreen exclusively for dolphins to play games.
May 27, 2017, 17:56 PM IST