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Samsung increases its margin as smartphone leader in India
A recent market survey has revealed Samsung has increased its lead significantly in the smartphone segment in India, leaving rival Nokia far behind in the first quarter this year. According to Cyber Media Research, from January to March of 2012, Samsung held a massive 40.4 percent share leading the smartphone segment.
Nokia was lagging far behind with a 25.5 percent share. Taking third spot with a...
One Laptop per Child Program in Peru sees Red
The One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program which started in Peru 5 years back seems to be facing its worst nightmare. More than 800,000 children from various schools across the country were distributed low cost laptops through a program dedicated to fighting poverty through technology.
However, five years down the line the OLPC initiative has raised controversies and questions in regard with the Peruvian...
Apple keen on introducing smaller iPad to compete with Google Nexus
Apple Inc seems keen on introducing a smaller iPad towards the end of this year to maintain its stronghold in the tablet market and also eliminate competition. The handheld segment has been dominated by Apple, but with many players jumping in for a piece of the pie, it’s certainly not going to be easy for Apple in the days to come.
Google Inc. and Microsoft Inc have already announced that they will...
Sony makes the Big Move: Acquires Gaikai cloud gaming service for $380 million
The competition in the gaming segment is heating up, and this shouldn’t come as a surprise. With the gaming industry set to increase revenue drastically in future, major players are strategizing and planning to gain a stronghold in this segment.
To ensure its dominance in the gaming segment is strengthened further, Sony Inc has acquired California based Gaikai cloud gaming service for a staggering...
Rs 2,190 for a Windows 8 upgrade
There’s good news for Microsoft Windows users. The company has announced that upgrade for Windows 8 Pro will be available at just Rs 2,190 when released this year. Yes, it may seem hard to believe the low price structure considering an upgrade for Windows 7 cost $199 and Windows 7 Home Premium $120.
Windows Pro 8 will be available for digital download during the promotional period starting 13 January...