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Microsoft unveiled a new version of its operating system last year breaking the mould and skipping ahead right to the number 10. Windows 10's main aim was to connect its ecosystem of devices using the same apps across desktop, tablet, smartphones and even its own Xbox One. All Microsoft devices from now on are likely to run with a certain version of Windows Phone 10 installed, even the mega exciting Microsoft HoloLens reportedly runs in conjunction with the OS. Windows 10 was made available at a press event before allowing our friends over atTechRadar Pro to have a go on it, but that was mostly with the desktop version of the system. This is primarily for the mobile version, yet there is a little crossover as both platforms are so closely interconnected. Microsoft shared some more details of the platform at MWC 2015 by revealing any device currently running Windows Phone 8.1 will be upgradeable to Windows Phone 10 by the end of the year. We man...

The OnePlus One came out of nowhere as the first product of a new company, but it didn't disappoint, thanks to high end specs and a surprisingly low price tag. One of the biggest complaints we could level at it was how hard it was to get hold of at launch and when that's the biggest problem a phone is facing you know you've got a winner on your hands. But while there were no expectations for the OnePlus One hopes are sky high for the OnePlus 2, so it's got a lot to live up to. News and rumors We don't know a huge amount about the OnePlus Two yet, but it's supposedly set to land during the third quarter of 2015. There are rumblings that it could have a premium metal build, while specs are rumored to include a 5.5-inch QHD screen, a Snapdragon 810 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 3300 mAh battery and older reports point to a 16MP main camera and a 5MP front-facing snapper. While we know it will land with OxygenOS almost certain...

Well, things have certainly become interesting now. On one side, we have the genius professor Stephen Hawking , CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors  Elon Musk , Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak with many other theorists backing the inevitable, and then there is LINUX creator Linus Torvalds. Torvalds, in a recent Q&A session with Slashdot users, has tipped the scales to balance in this ever debatable theory “Will the Machines Rise?”. The Linux creator does not think that Artificial Intelligence will ever reach the hypothesized ‘Skynet’ type situation to threaten human race. Although the internet was filled with the reports of a  robot crushing a human to death   in Germany last weekend, it still does not mean that the uprising has started. While in a recent statement at a Freescale technology forum in Austin, Wozniak has pegged the robots to make humans their pets. In other news, Elon Musk feels the technology sophistication is humans biggest existential threat and...

Everyone would agree at this point of time that Artificial Intelligence is the future. Machines have replaced humans most of the aspects of life. News like Hadrian-The Robot that   builds a home in 2 days is already a hit . The reason is pretty simple: Robots are precise, efficient and make no excuses. Panasonic has offered a way to enhance human skill in the factories by providing exoskeletons rather than replacing the workers with robots. Build by ActiveLink, a subsidiary of Panasonic, this exoskeleton aims to provide super strength to human workers in the factory. The Powerloader Panasonic Exoskeleton is powerful enough to allow its wearer carry a load up to 33 pounds whereas it itself weighs just 13 pounds. One thing that separates Panasonic Exoskeleton machines with humans is the factor of awareness and judgement. But, with the advancing technology this thin line between robots and humans will also be erased as seen in the recent experiment where bots  solved Wi...

To counter Reliance Jio's bid to capture the 4G services market with low cost bundled handsets, telecom major Bharti Airtel is planning to launch Airtel branded smartphones for Rs 4,000 by October-November. "Airtel is in advanced stages to finalise vendors to launch dual mode 4G handset in the price range of Rs 4,000-12,000. Negotiations are around if it should be only Airtel branded handset or co-branded handsets," a industry source privy to the development said. The company is in discussions with Chinese vendors and even held talks with Taiwan based Foxconn, which has set up its mobile manufacturing plant in India. However, no immediate comments were received from Airtel and Foxconn. RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani in the company's annual general meeting said that with the effort of Reliance Jio Infocomm, the country will get to see 4G mobile phones for less than Rs 4,000. This will be second time entry of Mukesh Ambani in the telecom space. In...

It adds, "A better mobile relationship is on its way. Join us on 7.28.15 to find out how we are changing things for the better."  As per recent leaks and rumours, it seems that the third-generation Moto G will retain the look of the second-generation model but sport a premium design with metal frame and textured back. It is rumoured to feature a 5-inch (720p) HD screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor, 13MP rear camera (with dual-LED flash), 5MP front camera, 8GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, and microSD card support. The smartphone is reported to run on Android 5.1.1 out-of-the-box

Multi-OS Booting, Android “With” Windows Phone  What is the news? Microsoft has recently bagged a very important patent that could change the shape of the future smartphone industry. Right now,  Microsoft  is busy investing millions into its Windows Phone venture and is unable to produce appreciable profits despite the fact that  Windows Phone  devices possess a solid build quality. Microsoft is now the owner of the multi-OS booting patent. Smart and futuristic! Now, let’s talk a bit more about it and the real meaning of this multi-booting patent. The usual theoretical notion of the simple multi-OS booting is dual-booting Android and Windows Phone on the same device. Earlier, we have read about a new software from Microsoft that was being developed and an Android Phone Xiaomi Mi4 was seen running on Windows 10. But, this patent is a lot more than that. What is the meaning of multi-OS booting? According to the United States Patent n...