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Augmented Reality Mapping Out Tech’s Next Mind-Bending Trip

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Virtual reality is a trip, but an even wilder ride could be around the corner as mind-bending startups and technology trendsetters try to emblazon the world with interactive holograms that enlighten, entertain and empower us. The concept, known as augmented reality, looks like something out of a science-fiction movie. Think Tony Stark, the comic-book character who scans information-filled holograms beamed in front of his “Iron Man” mask, or John Anderton, the character that Tom Cruise played while flipping through digital screens floating in the air in “Minority Report.” It hasn’t…

Dear Startups, It’s Time to Be the Best, Not Just the Biggest

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Launched in India in 2010, Ola has been one of the most successful companies here. It was the most funded startup in 2015, and it’s one of the few companies that has been able to compete with Uber. In September 2015, the company rolled out Ola Shuttle in Bengaluru and Gurgaon, essentially a private bus shuttle, with air-conditioned buses that offer Wi-Fi connectivity. They’ve expanded in scope, and now cover parts of Noida as well as part of a trial, but using them on a daily basis shows the gulf…

Do Indian Startups Have a Service Problem?

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Indians are notorious for being paranoid about spending money online. Few people even have cards to pay online in this country, and fewer still like to use them, which means that cash truly is king. Although a growing cadre of companies such as FreeCharge and Paytm are boldly predicting the death of cash, the actual experience of using these services shows how far we have to go before they earn the trust needed to hold on to our money. There are many reasons to actually use a virtual wallet –…

I Have Five Digital ‘Personal Assistants’ and Still Can’t Get Anything Done

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There comes a point in every adult’s life when one stops and thinks: I could really use a personal assistant. I know I could. The Washington Post’s budget, however, doesn’t stretch to provide each reporter with a personal aide. But thanks to the magic of technology, I have regular access to five digital assistants: Siri, Cortana, Alexa, Google Now and an email-based scheduling assistant called Amy. It should be a breeze for anyone trying to get themselves organized as part of a New Year’s resolution. It should be fantastic. But,…

Web Apps Like Flipkart Lite Are the Only Logical End for Apps

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Look at your phone right now, and aside from a few games and media players, you’ll find that most of the apps that are sitting in your storage eating up space are basically containers for the Web. Do we, for example, really need separate apps for Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal, all installed on our phones? The apps that are available on our smartphones are what make them useful for every task – Android and iOS have thousands to choose from, and although Windows Phone trails a little on this front,…

Huawei P9 Back Panel Image Leaked Ahead of Wednesday Launch

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The Huawei P9 is the company’s long-rumoured flagship smartphone that has already been leaked in images, gone through benchmarking websites, and confirmed to have a Leica camera, is set to launch on Wednesday. However, the leaks keep coming in – giving us a better idea of what the smartphone will feature and look like when it finally launches. This time the smartphone’s leaked press image has hit the Web giving us another clear look at its dual-rear camera setup and fingerprint sensor. The alleged Huawei P9 press image shared by…