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Chinese mobile phones: All bling no surety

All that glitters is not gold and not every gizmo loaded with bling will last you the long haul. Take for example Chinese phones. They are unknown brands with unknown quality, so if the screen conks off or the batteries explode - grin and bear it.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chinese-mobile-phones-all-bling-no-surety/73585-11.html

Chrome, Google's latest blockbuster on the web

What's the number one followed by a hundred zeroes called? A Googol. That was the inspiration behind the word, Google. Now, everybody's favourite search engine is launching another blockbuster for the web.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/chrome-googles-latest-blockbuster-on-the-web/72741-11.html

iPhone may not be all that cool

The new iPHONE has created a lot of excitement amongst buyers in the Indian market. The gizmo has been in India unofficially for almost a year now. However, the worth of the phone is yet to be gauged.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/iphone-may-not-be-all-that-cool/71770-7.html

Net telephony allowed in India, make calls from PC

The telecom regulator has recommended that Internet telephony be allowed in the country, which means that one can make calls to a landline phone or a mobile through a personal computer. So will it really change things for us? CNN-IBN's Varun Kumar and Rati Chaudhary tell us about it.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/net-telephony-allowed-in-india-make-calls-from-pc/71612-11.html

Stop freeloaders from using your wi-fi connection

Siddarth Chaudhary works from home for an IT company. Recently, he got himself a wireless Internet connection that lets him enjoy the comfort of browsing the web from wherever he pleases. However, there's a serious catch to that.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/stop-freeloaders-from-using-your-wifi-connection/70105-11.html

Protect yourself from being a virtual terror victim

Police traced Ahmedabad's terror email to Mumbai, but found that it was sent from a hacked email account. What's to prevent criminals from sending the next email from your account?

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/protect-yourself-from-being-a-virtual-terror-victim/69790-3.html

Mobiles can be used for spying

A cyber security expert proved that spying with a mobile phone is possible. Within 10 minutes the man can completely control your mobile and get through all your bank details and see what you doing in your day-to-day life.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mobiles-can-be-used-for-spying/69771-11.html

Football: Spray to mark right spot for free kicks developed

When an adventurous football game is on even few seconds of haggling over the positioning of football game can be irritating. Not any more, with the help of a spray - which can be used to mark the right spot for free kicks - and the place where a defensive line must stand.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/football-spray-to-mark-right-spot-for-free-kicks-developed/69420-5.html

Now shop till you drop without cash or credit cards

One can now go shopping without worrying carrying cash or credit cards. All one needs, is their mobile phone. 8000 different companies, including Reebok and Levis now accept payments through mobiles. Shop clerks either call Paymate directly with the bill or send you an SMS

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-shop-till-you-drop-without-cash-or-credit-cards/69093-11.html

Now shop till you drop without cash or credit cards

One can now go shopping without worrying carrying cash or credit cards. All one needs, is their mobile phone. 8000 different companies, including Reebok and Levis now accept payments through mobiles. Shop clerks either call Paymate directly with the bill or send you an SMS

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/now-shop-till-you-drop-without-cash-or-credit-cards/69093-7.html

With new iPhone launch, 3G is the way forward

When Apple launched the iPhone on July 11, customers stood in line for days to get their hands on the gadget. And the new phone boasts of an advanced mobile standard called 3G or Third Generation. While 1G mobile phones were only capable of turning voice into a radio wave, the 2G phones could digitise voice.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/with-new-iphone-launch-3g-is-the-way-forward/68893-11.html

Oil's not well? Don't worry, sunny days ahead

With oil now unbelievably expensive, perhaps it’s time to turn heavenward. While the sun above burns with the power of a billion nuclear bombs, your little kitchen could get by on far less.

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/oils-not-well-dont-worry-sunny-days-ahead/68343-11.html

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