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Technology

The new Apple TV is a prelude to the end of conventional television

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The expected fourth-generation of Apple TV is on the market. The device can now be booked in the online store of Apple at a price of 179 EUR for the 32 GB and 229 EUR for the 64 GB version. Of course, both models do not include the price of the HDMI cable, which costs 25 euros and the user must purchase separately. Another supplement that does not come standard on the new Apple TV is the so-called Remote Loop, a cable to hold the new control device in the…

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JK Tourism website hacked

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The J&K Tourism Department on Monday claimed that its website was hacked few days ago, which led to some of its content getting “destroyed”. “The Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir, has clarified that its website www.jktourism.org was hacked few days ago and some of its contents were destroyed,” a spokesperson of the department said. He said that the investigation into the matter is underway and further necessary safety measures to protect the content are being taken. The explanation came after a tender notice was posted on the department’s website inviting suppliers…

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Rs 136 cr allocated for expansion of telecom services in JK: Centre

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Centre has allocated Rs 136 crore for expansion of telecom services in Jammu And Kashmir State in 2 years. The allocations provided also include funds under Universal Obligation Service Fund (USOF). Giving details to the Lok Sabha, Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that during the financial years 2014-15 and 2015-16, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) allocated Rs 42.61 crore and Rs. 93.43 crore funds respectively for Jammu and Kashmir for expansion of communication services in the state. “In addition to this, under Universal…

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Li-Fi has just been tested in the real world, and it’s 100 times faster than Wi-Fi

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Sorry, Wi-Fi. We had some good times together. Expect to hear a whole lot more about Li-Fi – a wireless technology that transmits high-speed data using visible light communication (VLC) – in the coming months. With scientists achieving speeds of 224 gigabits per second in the lab using Li-Fi earlier this year, the potential for this technology to change everything about the way we use the Internet is huge. And now, scientists have taken Li-Fi out of the lab for the first time, trialling it in offices and industrial environments…

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Setting up home Wi-Fi? 7 things to remember

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Wi-Fi has become the new buzzword in today’s homes, courtesy tablets, smartphones, laptops and PCs. Not only does the technology let you break away from wires, but it also allows different users to share a single internet connection. So if you’re wondering about how you can go wireless at home, read on. Define your need In any wireless setup, your router is the most critical component, so buy the best that your budget allows for. But before you invest in a router, you will need to do some pre-planning. For…

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Buying second-hand smartphones? 7 things to remember

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Thinking of buying a used smartphone because it’s an awesome deal? You may be right, but it is always better to keep a check list with you while purchasing gadgets second-hand. Keep the following 7 tips in mind before you buy a second-hand smartphone to get the best deal… Ask for bill, box and accessories Asking for bill not only assures that the seller is not giving you a stolen product but also makes it easy for you if you ever need to sell it or replace it (Apple replaced…

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Deleting WhatsApp, Google Hangouts messages could become illegal in India

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You may soon need to keep a copy of all messages sent through encrypted messaging services such as WhatsApp (Android version supports encryption), Google Hangouts or Apple’s iMessage, for 90 days, if the proposed National Encryption Policy is implemented in its current form. Online businesses too would need to keep your sensitive information including passwords in plain text for the same period of time, thus exposing your information to potential hacking attacks. The government has published a draft of the policy document online to seek feedback from citizens and organisations.…

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Apple launches iPhone 6S, 6S Plus with 3D Touch

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Eight years after changing the way we use mobile phones with the first iPhone, Apple has once again heralded a big change in world’s best-selling gadget iPhone. The new iPhones, named iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, are not lighter, thinner or bigger anymore. They instead feature a new display technology called 3D Touch, a derivative of the Force Touch technology used in Apple Watch. According to Apple, 3D Touch will be able to differentiate between types of touches and taps in preloaded apps as well as on the homescreen. This…

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Internet radio launched by Sada-e-Hurriyet

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Radio Sada-e-Hurriyet-e Jammu Kashmir has launched its round-the-clock Internet transmission featuring current news after every hour, commentaries, reports, talk shows and revolutionary songs. The radio has been working for the last twenty-four years broadcasting programmes to strengthen the Kashmir liberation movement. It has been effectively projecting the human rights violations by Indian troops in occupied Kashmir. A link to the Internet radio of RSHK has been created at the website of Kashmir Media Service.

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Use only NIC emails, govt tells officials

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The J&K Government has issued recommendations to its officials and departments asking them to avoid private email service providers and rely on the online mailing service provided by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) citing safety and security measures. The state government in a circular “strongly recommended” to its departments and offices to used email accounts provided by the NIC. “The use of emails in government offices is growing drastically and the information is instantly required to be disseminated between various organisations on day-to-day basis as it is the fastest means…

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