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Stream home the cinema

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

  Better Internet connections and increased video content are making it easier than ever to order or watch Indian and Hollywood movies online, legally   It was a weekend and instead of going to a mall to watch an expensive … Continue reading →

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The battle of the smartphones

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

Apple’s iPhone 4S or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus – which smartphone is smarter?   The two most hyped phones of 2011 are about to enter the Indian market. There’s the iPhone 4S with its magical personal assistant Siri, who listens … Continue reading →

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In the right direction

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

  These GPS navigators are custom-made for Indian streets, so you won’t need to stop and ask about the route any more Shweta Taneja   A map in hand is worth two on line when you are driving, says Amit … Continue reading →

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Pinch and swipe

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

Looking for a tablet? Here is how you can go the touch-screen way with devices that cost less than Rs. 15,000   Touch screens have transformed the way we browse the Internet and entertain ourselves. In fact, now we don’t … Continue reading →

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Caught in the net

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

Try these smart ways to keep a check on your Internet addiction. By Shweta Taneja   It’s a connected world out there. So much so that most of us cannot think of life without a phone or access to the … Continue reading →

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Tweaks for Twitter

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

  Are endless tweets giving you a pain in the neck? We list some cool apps and websites that guide, curate and arrange the massive sea of information into bite-sized pieces for you   Time was when life was simpler. … Continue reading →

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Powerhouse in your palm

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

  So, you don’t use your phone for anything other than calling, emailing and playing games? Read on for some super-smart tasks to boost your smartphone usage   The smartphone is bored. Day in and day out, we connect to … Continue reading →

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The circles of social networking

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Shweta Taneja

The virtual giant has done it yet again, with the Google+ Project. The latest rage, it is fun, easy to use and gives you a next-generation experience Shweta Taneja   It is a little more than two weeks old, in … Continue reading →

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