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Skype Offers Free Calls to US And Canada From India Until March 1

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 10:42 AM EST

Shortly after unveiling its real-time Translator preview, Skype has announced a limited time offer in which Skype users in India will be able to call any landline or mobile number in the US or Canada for free. The offer is valid for existing and new users until March 1 2015.

What We Searched for the Most on Google in 2014

By Steven Hogg - Dec 16, 2014 07:51 AM EST

As the year 2014 almost comes to an end, Google, the search engine giant, has revealed what the world searched for most in the past 12 months and the list is endearing.

HTC One M9 Release: Flagship To Miss CES, MWC Events In Favor Of A Standalone Launch

By Steven Hogg - Dec 16, 2014 07:50 AM EST

HTC is reportedly planning a separate event for its next flagship, One M9's release in March instead of taking the stage at CES and MWC events.

Apple Struggles To Keep Up With iPhone 6 And iPhone 6 Plus Demands

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 01:36 AM EST

Apple releases a new iPhone and chasm between supply and demand arises. The story gets repeated every time a new iPhone is launched and this time is no different. According to a key analyst, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus demand continues to exceed supply worldwide.

Microsoft's Real-Time Skype Translator Available For Windows 8.1 And Windows 10 Technical Preview Users

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 01:14 AM EST

Microsoft released the first public preview of real-time Skype translator, kicking off with two spoken languages, Spanish and English. The service provides real-time translation for voice calls and online chats.

You Can Control Nest Thermostat With Google Now

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 16, 2014 12:56 AM EST

Owners of Nest thermostats will be able to monitor and control their thermostat from the Chrome browser or by using Google's app on Android and iOS devices. The latest update will let Google Now accept commands such as "OK Google, change temperature to", "set Nest to", "turn the thermostat to" and other followed by a temperature.

Baidu Partners With Nokia Here To Provide Location Services Outside China

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 12:17 PM EST

Baidu will be joining hands with Nokia Here maps for its mobile and desktop map services outside of China. Nokia Here will improve Baidu's location services support for Chinese users who plan overseas trips ahead of time.

Google To Work With French Space Agency For Broadband Balloons

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 11:48 AM EST

Google will be partnering with French space agency Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES) to advance the Project Loon broadband balloons project. France has been dealing with balloons for the past 60 years. The CNES has around 60 staff working with the balloons.

Dutch Watchdog Issues Privacy Ultimatum To Google, May Be Fined Up to $18.7 Million

By Kamal Nayan - Dec 15, 2014 10:55 AM EST

A Dutch privacy watchdog on Monday ordered an ultimatum to Google, asking to change the way it handles users' personal data or face fines up to $18.7 million. It will be the third round of European fines that Google has to face in the last few months.

“Spectre” Script Leaked by Sony Hackers

By Casey Morada - Dec 15, 2014 09:30 AM EST

Eon Productions, the producers of the James Bond movie series, has confirmed that a draft script for "Spectre" was among the stolen documents in a recent attack of Sony hackers.

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