Dislike Adobe subscriptions? Xara updates its design suite

Dislike Adobe subscriptions? Xara updates its design suite Xara Designer Pro X9, which bundles the company's tools for image editing, illustration, Web design, and layout, now is available, and customers don't need a subscription. Xara Design Pro X9's illustration tools can be used to create complicated vector art. (Credit: Xara) Creative types alienated by Adobe Systems' Creative Cloud subscription...

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Microsoft details hardware requirements for Windows 8 devices

Microsoft details hardware requirements for Windows 8 devices New Bluetooth, audio, and TPM requirements, some of which take effect in 2014 and 2015, are coming for Windows 8.1 (and beyond) devices. Microsoft and Intel executives detailed some of the new hardware requirements for Windows 8 clients that will be introduced in 2014 and 2015 during a session at this week's Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference. During a session for Microsoft...

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BSNL announces roaming plans with free incoming calls

BSNL announces roaming plans with free incoming calls Following rivals, state-run BSNL Wednesday said it has launched special plans offering customers free incoming calls and cheaper rates for outgoing calls and SMS while roaming in the country.Other mobile operators have announced such schemes in order to comply with directions by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India last month...

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Micromax Canvas 4 is bearing the brunt of heightened expectations

Micromax Canvas 4 is bearing the brunt of heightened expectations Micromax has come a long way already in its relatively short, yet incredibly successful journey. The company first came to the limelight selling dual-SIM feature phones, sensing a gap in the market that was ruled at the time by single-SIM offerings from Nokia. Micromax was perhaps the first company to realise India's...

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Nokia Lumia 1020 with 41-megapixel camera, Windows Phone 8 officially unveiled

Nokia Lumia 1020 with 41-megapixel camera, Windows Phone 8 officially unveiled Finland's Nokia unveiled its latest smartphone Thursday with a powerful 41-megapixel camera touted as offering "more detail than the eye can see." In unveiling the new device in New York, Nokia said its Lumia 1020 smartphone "is able to produce some of the sharpest images possible by any digital camera." The...

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Bharti Airtel approaches Telecom Ministry to discuss roaming penalty issue

Bharti Airtel approaches Telecom Ministry to discuss roaming penalty issue Bharti Airtel has approached the Telecom Ministry to discuss the issue of Rs. 650 crore penalty which the Department of Telecom is likely to impose on the company for allegedly violating roaming norms, sources said.The company in a letter to Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal has sought a meeting to present its case, sources added."We understand from the media...

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Google may implement Internet-beaming balloons in India

Google may implement Internet-beaming balloons in India Internet search giant Google may implement its prestigious 'Project Loon', which is a balloon-mounted Internet access service, in various countries including India."We are doing a pilot project in New Zealand and going to see how it works. Once we get satisfactory results, we will be in a position to implement it in other countries as well," Google's Managing Director, Global Channel...

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Airtel ties up with Google to offer free search, Google+ and Gmail services

Airtel ties up with Google to offer free search, Google+ and Gmail services Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said it has partnered with Google to launch a service 'Free Zone', wherein subscribers will be able to access Google services such as Gmail, Google+ and Google search on their mobile phones without any data cost.The users, however, have to pay for advanced services such as attachment downloads, the company said in a statement."Free Zone...

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Videocon A55HD with 5-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 13,499

Videocon A55HD with 5-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 13,499 Videocon Mobiles has launched A55HD smartphone in the Indian market for Rs. 13,499. Videocon A55HD packs in 1.2GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. The latest flagship smartphone from Videocon deploys a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 720X1280 pixels. It has a pixel density of 295ppi. Videocon has adopted one-glass solution (OGS) technology for...

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Preview released

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Preview released Along with the Windows 8.1 Preview, Microsoft has also introduced Internet Explorer 11 (IE 11) Preview that, according to Microsoft, offers better touch performance, faster page load times and a continuous browsing experience across users' Windows devices.Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Preview is part of the Windows 8.1 Preview release and is optimised for touch-screen devices as...

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone with 6.4-inch screen announced

Sony Xperia Z Ultra smartphone with 6.4-inch screen announced After numerous leaks and rumours, Sony has officially announced the Xperia Z Ultra, a smartphone/ phablet that features a 6.4-inch display. The phone's design is based on Sony's OmniBalance philosophy in line with the design of the Xperia Z and Xperia Tablet Z. The phone sports a slim profile with a thickness of 6.5mm and weighs 212 grams. Sony says that the width of the...

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Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview now available for download

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Preview now available for download At its Build developers conference, Microsoft announced that it has made the preview version of Windows 8.1, the update to its Windows 8 desktop operating system, available to the public for download. As the word 'preview' suggests, this build is sort of a final beta and might contain some bugs so Microsoft recommends that you should only install it if you're comfortable with troubleshooting...

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How to boost your career by upgrading skills

How to boost your career by upgrading skills Sometimes, when you reach the highest position for your skill set in a particular job, you could find yourself stagnating in the firm or industry. You may not want to switch industries because starting afresh or taking a pay cut wouldn’t be palatable. The best option in such a situation is to acquire additional educational qualification or skill set, which can boost your career. Here’s how to determine...

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Why is EQ as important as IQ?

Why is EQ as important as IQ? Studies show that a high or low EQ affects a person’s abilities to perform under pressure, resolve conflict, and cope with challenges Ishita Royal Emotional Quotient is a person’s proficiency to control his/her emotions and manage them best according to the situation. It is  often confused with Intelligence Quotient (IQ). The difference between EQ and IQ  is understanding emotion and understanding...

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Lessons from My First Job: Abhishek Joshi, Zenga Media

Lessons from My First Job: Abhishek Joshi, Zenga Media Abhishek Joshi, CEO, Zenga Media, shares his first job experience with TimesJobs.com My First Job was: Ananda Bazaar Patrika Group of Publications My experience: It was a unique experience being the first corporate exposure for a young kid out of the MBA School, it was a fantastic journey wherein I was exposed to the different functions – circulation...

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5 Eat right ways to a slim you

5 Eat right ways to a slim you 5 Eat right ways to a slim you (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Shedding the kilos involves developing a healthy eating regime. Here are tips on getting that right...Don't miss mealsHave at least three meals or then four smaller ones at a certain time everyday. These should contain enough cereal, protein and vegetable and fruit. If you skip a meal not only do you lower the body's metabolic...

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HP working on smartphone with 'differentiated experience'

HP working on smartphone with 'differentiated experience' HP is looking at re-entering the smartphone race and is working on launching a new device BEIJING: Technology giant HP is looking at re-entering the smartphone race and is working on launching a new device, which will offer a "differentiated experience" to consumers.Without giving a timeline, HP senior director, consumer PC and media tablets, Asia Pacific...

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Lenovo K900 review: Slim and fast phablet

Lenovo K900 review: Slim and fast phablet Lenovo K900 smartphone Most people know Lenovo as the company that makes laptops and desktops. It is not a firm that we think of when we start looking for our next smartphone. Lenovo's goal this year is to change this. It wants to be known as a company that doesn't only sell laptops but also the one that makes great computing devices, whether they are traditional computers or smartphones. In...

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