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Nanotech device can charge your phone in seconds now

New Supercapacitors -- energy-storage devices -- are a promising, green alternative to traditional batteries, with benefits including improved safety and reliability, in addition to much faster charging

Oct 26, 2017

TV still the queen among all viewing devices in Asia Pacific: Report

Despite increasing mobility, the TV remains the enduring centrepiece of the consumer's entertainment experience with the shift from the linear to connected world.

Oct 26, 2017

Tokyo Motor Show 2017: AI technologies, eco-friendly cars take spotlight

Tokyo Motor Show may be a small one compared to other international shows held in Frankfurt, Detroit, New York and Los Angeles but what makes it different is its focus on new concept cars

Oct 26, 2017

Trump to allow states to expand drone use

If approved, the FAA will grant the localities a waiver and use testing data from those operations to inform federal policymaking.

Oct 26, 2017

China tells US and North Korea to hit the brakes on threats

N.Korean official orders to take hydrogen bomb threat literally

The threat came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to "totally destroy" North Korea in a speech to the UN.

Oct 26, 2017

Thailand begins royal cremation ceremony for late King Bhumibol

Members of royal families and dignitaries from more than 40 countries will attend the cremation.

Oct 26, 2017

India's apex court orders demolition of parking structure near Taj Mahal

The project site, closer to the western gate of the 17th century monument, proposed to house 400 four-wheelers.

Oct 25, 2017

Why Chinese smartphone giants Huawei, Oppo, Vivo, Lenovo have failed to succeed in US?

It is expensive to support the costs of testing, training, marketing and handle returns of low volume brands. New brands must present very unique or compelling cases to carriers, says market research.

Oct 25, 2017

Huawei

No Passwords, Lenovo, Intel take first step toward in-built authentication

Instead of relying just on passwords, users now have a safer way to log into websites with the touch of a finger on an integrated fingerprint reader or a quick click of a button in real-time.

Oct 25, 2017

FIFA under-17 world cup: Kolkata to host semifinal match between Brazil and England

Intense rain forced FIFA to shift Brazil v England match from Guwahati to Kolkata.

Oct 25, 2017

ASEAN defence ministers connected by secure hotline now

The ASEAN Direct Communications Link (ADI) helps to diffuse possible misunderstandings among ASEAN member states during emergencies

Oct 25, 2017

Secret Superstar boxoffice collection: Amir Khan starrer mints $2.8 mn in overseas markets

"Secret Superstar" released in India on Diwali on October 19.

Oct 25, 2017

Seoul airport plans to open plastic surgery clinic

The Korean Association of Plastic Surgeons and other medical associations have also condemned the idea based on the dangers a patient might face on flights even after undergoing the simplest operations, such as double-eyelid surgeries, which are very popular in Asia.

Oct 25, 2017

Apple acquires New Zealand-based wireless charging firm PowerbyProxi

Apple bought PowerbyProxi which specialises in wireless charging technologies based on the Qi wireless standard.

Oct 25, 2017

Xi Jinping becomes most powerful Chinese leader since Mao

China's Xi Jinping emerges as strong as Mao, Deng in party

Chinese President Xi Jinping was able to muster the strength to get his political thought incorporated into the party's constitution, signifying his growing power over the Communist Party and the nation.

Oct 25, 2017

Three suicide bombings kill at least 17 in Baghdad

23 terrorists killed as Taliban, IS fight in Afghan province

Neither Taliban nor IS has made comments on the report.

Oct 25, 2017

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej funeral: Thousands gather to show respect

The monarch died in a Bangkok hospital after a year of illness, having ruled for seven decades, one of the longest reigns by a Thai King in history.

Oct 25, 2017

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