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Google unveils search engine for children: Kiddle

Google has finally launched the much awaited Kiddle, a customised search engine for children. The search giant's new offering will include features like safe search, kid-oriented results, big thumbnails, large fonts, and modified privacy settings. Entering the search site, one finds Kiddle written in the characteristic colourful Google style, this time set not against the plain white of Google, but a colourful alien planet surface. There is also a red droid alien waiting to answer all your queries.

How to Turn Off Automatic App Updates in Android

How to Turn Off Automatic App Updates in Android, Android gives you a fair amount of freedom about updates. You can turn off all updates, or limit updates to Wi-Fi downloads only. You can also enable updates for only specific apps - so for example, you might want the latest versions of apps you use very frequently, but you don't want to waste bandwidth downloading updates for

Six Tips to Keep Your Facebook Clean, Secure, and Private

Now is a good time to do some digital cleanup, while the year is still fresh. Review your security and privacy settings, and make sure those casual acquaintances you met at a bar eons ago aren't still getting the most intimate details of your life. Get rid of games and apps that might have latched onto your account years ago, but that you no longer use. Here are six cleanup tips: 1) Secure your account You've doubtless heard you should have a strong password. It's especially important for email and social-networking accounts because so much of your digital life revolves around them. Plus, many other

Google is giving away 2GB data free on Drive till tomorrow: Here’s how to get it

Google has rolled out a set of guidelines and several new features to stay secure online as a part of Safer Internet Day. It is also offering 2GB worth of Google Drive Storage for those who complete security check-up by February 11. Users can take a Security Check-up to manage their Google Account’s security settings by a two-step verification system. The two-step verification requires users

Google public alerts to offer flood information in India via Maps and Google Now

After the recent spurt in natural disasters in the sub continent, Google has activated a public alert system that would offer valuable information on the water level across 170 areas in India. Through a tie-up with the flood forecasting network of India, Google users could now receive real time information on the water level of rivers across India. Since Google now has access to this information from Indian authorities, users could get this information across Google Now cards, Google App, Google Maps, as well as the Google Public Alerts homepage.

Lenovo Vibe S1 launched in India at Rs 15,999

Details Get Attention The VIBE S1 is the ultimate showstopper. That’s because, the front Gorilla Glass 3 disperses reflections in such a manner that the images will always appear softer and richer. While an 8 -step engineering process has gone into creating the VIBE S1’s impeccable curved-glass, rear-panel and premium rounded metal frame. At just 131 grams, this sleek smartphone also feels as light as a feather. Powerhouse Of Performance

HTC Desire 626 Dual SIM with 4G LTE launched in India at Rs. 14,990

HTC Desire 626 Dual SIM with a 5-inch display is priced in India at Rs. 14,990. HTC’s recent addition to its Desire lineup is available in Blue Lagoon and White Birch color variants. Commenting on the launch of the HTC Desire 626 Dual SIM, Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia said that the smartphone delivers the distinctive features with an outstanding user experience in a sleek, chic and slim package.

InFocus Bingo 21 With 4.5-Inch Display, 2GB of RAM Launched at Rs. 5,499

"Our first endeavour is BINGO 21 which is designed for the 'selfie-first’ generation, who love clicking and sharing on the go. BINGO 21 promises exceptional performance and a great selfie experience, letting more users be a part of the selfie phenomenon,” Thapar added.

3G vs. 4G: What's the Difference?

If you're buying a new smartphone, you'll need to choose a type of data network. We explain 3G and 4G in simple terms. For average consumers, '3G' and '4G' are two of the most mysterious terms in the mobile technology dictionary, but they're used relentlessly to sell phones and tablets. If you're shopping for a new phone, the answer isn't clear-cut, and you shouldn't always go for the higher number. Our primer will help explain which technology to pick.

4G / LTE mobile network poses greater chronic health risks than previous incarnations

If you're one of the people who has suspected cell phones/cell towers were bad news, get ready for the latest affront to our health: The 4G/LTE network. This is the latest scheme cooked up by the greedy telecommunications industry. It promises much faster bandwidth than the previous 3G incarnation, thereby providing lightning-fast mobile internet on your mobile phone or device (great for watching YouTube/Hulu). Unfortunately, there is a major downside to 4G technology (and all wireless technology that emits radiation for that matter), and it comes as a cost to our health and well-being.

Wireless Thumb Cursor Controller - Ring Mouse

Slide your thumb on the touch panel area for an in-air cursor movement and scrolling Touch Control technology enables a 1000 dpi movement sensitivity 2.4GHz radio frequency minimizes interference and extends the working distance up to 10 meters Use the portable USB charger to charge the built-in Li-ion battery from a notebook or PC

How Android Wear Works

Picture a device that serves up timely, localized info from your smartphone's apps and Web searches based on what it predicts you want to know. Look, here's a traffic report as you head off on your daily commute. Here's a notice about a meeting change. Here's a flight update as you head to the airport. Now imagine that you don't

How to Search Like a Professional: Tips for your smart search.

The internet is big, really, really big. And it keeps growing bigger every day. If you want to search it effectively you’re going to need to develop a couple of tricks to help you narrow the search.  Here’s a few real easy ones to integrate into your next search: