SAP launches biggest software product overhaul in two decades

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 23:03

SAP has launched the most high-stakes overhaul of its core software line in more than two decades, aiming to convince multinational corporate customers that its software can now run their most critical business applications much faster.

Patent filings in India fairly low, says official

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 19:50

Expressing concerns over low number of patent applications filed in the country, a senior government official today said there was a need to create awareness about IP creation and protection across industry.

SRF acquires Dupont's Dymel pharma propellant biz for $20mn

Last Updated: Thursday, January 1, 2015, 21:20

The company signed a definitive agreement with E I DuPont De Nemours and Company USA on December 31 for the transaction, SRF Ltd said in a filing to the BSE.

Samsung to shut ChatOn across countries in first quarter of 2015

Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2014, 13:00

The app would be shut down in most of the countries by February 1. However, it would stay a little longer in the United States, till at least the end of March, reported the Verge.

Vodafone to encourage start-ups in mobile apps

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 19:59

Vodafone would actively encourage start-ups in the mobile applications arena as part of facilitating young entrepreneurs, MD and CEO Marten Pieters said.

Govt nod to 15 FDI plans; CCEA to consider HDFC proposal

Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2014, 18:46

The proposals were cleared by Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) headed by the Economic Affairs Secretary in its meeting held earlier this month.

NASA invites public to send names on 2016`s asteroid mission

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 12:18

NASA is inviting people to submit their names to be etched on a microchip aboard a spacecraft headed towards the asteroid Bennu in 2016.

Govt to scrutinise applications for 4 coal mines by Jan 15

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:47

The Coal Ministry will scrutinise the applications for the allotment of four coal blocks to power producers through tariff-based bidding by January 15.

Twitter adds photo sharing to direct messages

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 08:47

Updated mobile software rolled out by Twitter lets smartphone users send pictures in direct, personal messages seen only by recipients instead of being shared publicly on the social network.

Mobile phone camera turned into mini-microscope for low-cost diagnostics

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:03

Researchers have used novel techniques to modify inexpensive imaging devices, like a webcam selling for ten euros and a mobile phone camera, into a mini-microscope.

Twitter loses popularity in Asia for being `too crowded`

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 16:03

The microblogging site made its public debut in the year`s most-anticipated IPO, this week, however, Twitter`s popularity is reportedly ceasing in part of Asia, as users are increasingly finding it difficult to deal with.

New app locks phone for 2 hours if user doesn't sleep!

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 15:28

The app called ' I want to sleep early' sets off an alarm every five minutes if the user does not click 'sleep' for the time it has been set, and once the 'sleep' command is clicked, the mobile phone is locked for two hours.