https://www.gadgets360.com/ <![CDATA[Tech News, Latest technology news daily, new best tech gadgets reviews which include mobiles, tablets, laptops, video games. Being a tech news site we cover the latest tech news daily online from India and around the world, reviews, updates on technology today from companies like google, apple, samsung and others also new and mobiles, cameras, laptops, video games.]]> en Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:45:14 +0530 <![CDATA[https://cdn.gadgets360.com/gadgets360_logo.png]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/ https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-rich-fight-different-from-you-and-me-4289162 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-rich-fight-different-from-you-and-me-4289162#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:55:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The cage fight saga pitting Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk is stuck in the “is it happening or not” stage, to the amusement and fascination of millions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/imax-regular-cinema-theatre-viewing-audio-experience-barbie-oppenheimer-barbenheimer-pvr-inox-india-movies-4279142 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/imax-regular-cinema-theatre-viewing-audio-experience-barbie-oppenheimer-barbenheimer-pvr-inox-india-movies-4279142#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:11:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Recent trips to watch Barbie and Oppenheimer in different theatres - one in IMAX with laser projection, and one with old-school lamp projection - highlighted significant differences in not only the price, but also the viewing experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/they-cloned-tyrone-movie-netflix-india-watch-barbenheimer-july-21-4275883 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/they-cloned-tyrone-movie-netflix-india-watch-barbenheimer-july-21-4275883#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:23:07 +0530 <![CDATA[They Cloned Tyrone on Netflix is a whacky Sci-Fi thriller taking place in the strangest of settings, and featuring a set of social outcasts trying to take back the neighbourhood from sinister elements. The movie features John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx in the lead roles.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/meet-the-4-billion-ai-superstars-that-google-lost-4202748 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/meet-the-4-billion-ai-superstars-that-google-lost-4202748#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:39:07 +0530 <![CDATA[In 2017, researchers at Alphabet’s Mountain View, California, headquarters were talking over their midday meal about how to make computers generate text more efficiently. Over the next five months they ran experiments and, not realizing the magnitude of what they’d discovered, wrote their findings up in a research paper called “Attention is All You Need.” The ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-india-risks-falling-behind-in-the-ai-race-4165118 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-india-risks-falling-behind-in-the-ai-race-4165118#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:21:29 +0530 <![CDATA[This was the perfect time for the traditional Indian coding powerhouses — the likes of Tata Consultancy Services and its rival Infosys — to put their superior financial muscle to use and assert leadership in generative AI. But they have their own governance challenges.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-and-crypto-are-becoming-regulatory-frenemies-4145750 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-and-crypto-are-becoming-regulatory-frenemies-4145750#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:30:03 +0530 <![CDATA[AI is traditionally centralized, routines gobble up all data everywhere, and make decisions for a small group of human designers — or in dystopian science fiction versions — the natural limit of no humans. Crypto is radically decentralized. All actionable information is held by dispersed individuals in private keys. No one controls the system.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/sony-serious-script-for-india-is-now-a-farce-4136034 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/sony-serious-script-for-india-is-now-a-farce-4136034#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:43:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Sony and Zee's merger was doomed from the start. A legal drama creates a fresh problem for Sony. If the deal with Sony falls through, Zee would suffer more. Investors have already lost their enthusiasm.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/in-apple-we-trust-with-more-and-more-personal-data-4107407 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/in-apple-we-trust-with-more-and-more-personal-data-4107407#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:15:29 +0530 <![CDATA[At its World Wide Developers Conference this week, the company announced new products that would process more personal information about consumers than ever before, from retinal scans to mental health data. But privacy advocates this week were like mimes in a library — completely silent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/let-s-all-calm-down-about-ai-extinction-risk-4098873 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/let-s-all-calm-down-about-ai-extinction-risk-4098873#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:45:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Spotlighting AI’s world-destroying capabilities in vague ways allows us to fill in the blanks with our imagination, ascribing future AI with infinite capabilities and power. It’s a masterful marketing ploy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-openai-chatbot-ai-data-training-accuracy-parmy-olson-artificial-intelligence-4095335 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-openai-chatbot-ai-data-training-accuracy-parmy-olson-artificial-intelligence-4095335#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 14:42:52 +0530 <![CDATA[OpenAI trained ChatGPT on the vast, imperfect glory of the public internet — one reason why ChatGPT makes so many embarrassing mistakes. A lawyer who recently used the chatbot to write his court brief realized he’d blundered when it cited six nonexistent cases. It can get more accurate by having trained on better-quality data.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/would-you-let-elon-musk-implant-a-device-in-your-brain-4088072 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/would-you-let-elon-musk-implant-a-device-in-your-brain-4088072#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:23:44 +0530 <![CDATA[With Neuralink’s device, a robot surgically inserts a device into the brain that can then decode some brain activity and connect the brain signals to computers and other machines. A person paralyzed from the neck down, for example, could use the interface to manipulate her physical environment, as well as to write and communicate.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/nvidia-isn-t-the-only-one-getting-a-massive-ai-boost-4078111 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/nvidia-isn-t-the-only-one-getting-a-massive-ai-boost-4078111#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 30 May 2023 11:35:50 +0530 <![CDATA[There’s no doubt the AI revolution is here, with makers of cool chatbots, ubiquitous search engines and high-powered processors among the biggest winners. But those churning out boring old memory chips won’t be left out either.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-also-an-impressive-feat-of-marketing-4059641 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-also-an-impressive-feat-of-marketing-4059641#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 18:46:29 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT is often cited as the most rapidly adopted consumer product of all time. Quite aside from its technological capabilities, the success of ChatGPT is an impressive feat of marketing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-helping-us-read-minds-should-we-4008514 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-helping-us-read-minds-should-we-4008514#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 17:34:08 +0530 <![CDATA[The AI is now being said to be trained in scanning brain data to decipher stories that a person has read, heard, or even just imagined. This isn’t a rogue lab doing mad science but part of a long-term effort that’s been pursued by scientists around the world. However, scientific reviews have shown that the polygraph does not work as people think it does. But then,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-the-start-of-online-education-not-the-end-4000789 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-the-start-of-online-education-not-the-end-4000789#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 13:40:57 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT’s greatest strength is to mimic human language, allowing it to present information in a coherent and conversational manner that is easily accessible. It has been deployed for countless tasks, with the composition of school essays and writing code among the most productive examples.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-knock-knock-knockin-on-spotify-door-3947765 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-is-knock-knock-knockin-on-spotify-door-3947765#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:52:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Benoit Carre, a composer of AI-assisted music, says that there’s no “big red button” yet to generate ready-made songs, but he ticks off what artificial intelligence tools can do already: Create song snippets in various genres, imitate the styles of individual lyricists, and adopt the vocal timbres of particular singers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-zkevms-zero-knowledge-ethereum-virtual-machines-explained-3933039 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-zkevms-zero-knowledge-ethereum-virtual-machines-explained-3933039#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:18:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zkEVMs) add a layer of security to blockchains and smart contracts. By bringing together zero-knowledge proofs and Ethereum, zkEVMs let us use smart contracts and make transactions without anyone knowing the details.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-s-iphone-moment-poses-a-new-threat-to-google-3916042 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-s-iphone-moment-poses-a-new-threat-to-google-3916042#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:19:58 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT’s new plugins, released last week with relatively little fanfare, are a major leap forward for the technology. Here's how OpenAI's upgrades to ChatGPT make it even more of a threat to big tech companies such as Google.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/theres-no-such-thing-as-artificial-intelligence-3896499 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/theres-no-such-thing-as-artificial-intelligence-3896499#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:52:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) conjures the notion of thinking machines, but no software is really intelligent or capable of thinking. Here's why the phrase 'artificial intelligence' alone may be one of the most successful marketing of all time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/opinion/elon-musk-tesla-secret-master-plan-model-y-3811528 https://www.gadgets360.com/auto/opinion/elon-musk-tesla-secret-master-plan-model-y-3811528#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[auto]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:42:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk announced torelease the third iteration of his “Master Plan” for Tesla, something he has apparently been working on for almost a year. The original Master Plan, blogged in 2006 — four years before Tesla listed — planned to sell an expensive car to first adopters then use the proceeds to build cheaper cars for a bigger market and so on. However, Tesla...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-twitter-supreme-court-cases-won-t-break-the-internet-3811367 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-twitter-supreme-court-cases-won-t-break-the-internet-3811367#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:59:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Google is being sued based on the recommendations that YouTube’s algorithms make to s in the familiar “up next” box. Twitter is accused of making insufficient efforts to remove pro-terror postings.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/meta-verified-twitter-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-blue-tick-verification-subscription-service-3801153 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/meta-verified-twitter-facebook-mark-zuckerberg-elon-musk-blue-tick-verification-subscription-service-3801153#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:44:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg recently announced Meta Verified, a paid subscription service for s to receive a verification badge on the platform, after providing government-issued ID to prove their identity. Here's why Zuckerberg may have better luck with Meta Verified than Elon Musk's revamped Twitter Blue, which has reportedly floundered — only about 0.2 percent of Twitter...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/tech-sector-layoffs-silicon-valley-job-cuts-ceos-price-big-tech-ai-boom-vacancies-return-3769884 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/tech-sector-layoffs-silicon-valley-job-cuts-ceos-price-big-tech-ai-boom-vacancies-return-3769884#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:03:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Big Tech layoffs have affected nearly every noteworthy firm in Silicon Valley with almost 100,000 positions eliminated this year. Tech workers might have taken the brunt of firings, but their counterparts in finance have begun to feel the pressure of the ongoing financial slowdown. Here's how the ongoing layoffs in the tech sector could hurt CEOs at Big Tech firms in ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/layoffs-alone-wont-solve-tech-problems-parmy-olson-3761059 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/layoffs-alone-wont-solve-tech-problems-parmy-olson-3761059#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:54 +0530 <![CDATA[The tech sector has had a tough time recently with the prevailing economic downturn hitting all the big companies. Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet have all announced layoffs in the thousands to cut their losses. While these tech giants are tightening up on fringe benefits and showing their talent the door, there is still more to do.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-teaching-children-math-education-pitfalls-inaccurate-trustworthiness-3742997 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-teaching-children-math-education-pitfalls-inaccurate-trustworthiness-3742997#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:56:14 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT, the popular chatbot from OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to answer s' questions, has been cautiously praised by educators as a tool that could revolutionise education. The tool’s personalised responses are what make it so tantalising as an all-knowing digital tutor. Here's why you should beware of ChatGPT teaching your children math or any...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-machine-learning-human-unsettling-similarity-artificial-intelligence-3705978 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-machine-learning-human-unsettling-similarity-artificial-intelligence-3705978#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2023 14:56:26 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT, the popular chatbot that has taken the Internet by storm after it was recently made available for beta testing, sounds eerily similar to humans. This unsettling new reality is already being described as one of those “tipping points” in the history of artificial intelligence. With ChatGPT receiving updates and improvements from its developers, do we have t...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/spotify-music-revolution-profit-subscription-prices-challenges-3702391 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/spotify-music-revolution-profit-subscription-prices-challenges-3702391#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:37:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Spotify has never turned an annual profit; it seems to be in “perennial start-up mode,” as music royalties expert Phil Bird recently put it. The firm seems to be pursuing an alternative course, disrupting its own core product by folding into a new kind of tech offering pitched as the “Spotify machine” to investors. Here's why Spotify needs to profit from a mus...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/twitter-elon-musk-takeover-lessons-myspace-rupert-murdoch-facebook-competition-3675667 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/twitter-elon-musk-takeover-lessons-myspace-rupert-murdoch-facebook-competition-3675667#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:13:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter was followed by the reinstatement of banned s, introduction of blue ticks for all s, and important policy decisions taken by public Twitter polls. Here's why history may show that this is the moment that the billionaire "jumped the shark".]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-iphone-needs-a-shake-up-a-new-law-might-help-3619411 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-iphone-needs-a-shake-up-a-new-law-might-help-3619411#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:09:38 +0530 <![CDATA[iPhone maker Apple faces a new European law that will force the company to loosen its iron grip on its products. Apple's walled garden is how the company lures consumers into buying expensive earphones, watches and speakers that work seamlessly with its iPhone models, while keeping them locked to the company's ecosystem. Here's how the new EU law could shake up Appl...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-customers-us-sec-suit-fraud-charges-crypto-exchange-collapse-3605278 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-customers-us-sec-suit-fraud-charges-crypto-exchange-collapse-3605278#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 11:35:50 +0530 <![CDATA[FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried faces US SEC charges of fraud, after the crypto exchange collapsed last month. However, the SEC's lawsuit focused on a different group of alleged victims — the company's equity investors that reportedly included such firms as Sequoia, SoftBank, BlackRock and Temasek.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/elon-musk-apple-in-app-purchases-fight-tim-cook-twitter-blue-subscription-3603594 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/elon-musk-apple-in-app-purchases-fight-tim-cook-twitter-blue-subscription-3603594#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:53:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk relaunched Twitter Blue on Monday, as the company's $8 (roughly Rs. 660) subscription service was rolled out to s in select regions. However, iOS s will have to pay a higher fee, as the service is priced at $11 (roughly Rs. 900) for those who sign up using an iPhone. Here's why Musk's fight with Apple is one worth having.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ftx-collapse-sam-bankman-fried-apology-hollow-empire-arrest-bahamas-crypto-meltdown-3602967 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ftx-collapse-sam-bankman-fried-apology-hollow-empire-arrest-bahamas-crypto-meltdown-3602967#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:17:58 +0530 <![CDATA[FTX's former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested by Bahamian authorities on Monday, after weeks of making public statements and apologising for his role in the collapse of the crypto exchange. Here's why Sam Bankman-Fried’s apology is as hollow as his empire, and why it deserves as much value as the FTT token that once propped up his empire.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-openai-artificial-intelligence-text-generation-watermark-system-3598946 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-openai-artificial-intelligence-text-generation-watermark-system-3598946#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:19:36 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence and machine learning powered text-generation system from OpenAI can effortlessly write essays, screenplays and limericks within seconds. However, the better the artificial intelligence gets, the harder it will be to distinguish between human and machine-made text, which means that OpenAI needs to work on labelling the work of its m...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/elden-ring-game-year-2022-best-awards-god-war-ragnarok-open-world-story-3593358 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/elden-ring-game-year-2022-best-awards-god-war-ragnarok-open-world-story-3593358#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 19:04:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Elden Ring took home the big honours at The Game Awards 2022, winning Game of the Year and Best Game Direction. The fantasy RPG pipped the likes of God of War Ragnarök, Stray, Horizon Forbidden West, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for the top award.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-ai-openai-chatbot-google-better-search-option-3585601 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/chatgpt-ai-openai-chatbot-google-better-search-option-3585601#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:31:15 +0530 <![CDATA[ChatGPT, the popular new chatbot from OpenAI that allows s on the Internet to generate poems, screenplays, essay answers, marked the first time that OpenAI brought its powerful GPT3 language-generating system to the general public. Here's how ChatGPT could soon be a better way for s to search for information on the Internet.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-generated-art-microsoft-designer-technology-openai-dall-e-2-artificial-intelligence-prompts-safety-concerns-3430709 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ai-generated-art-microsoft-designer-technology-openai-dall-e-2-artificial-intelligence-prompts-safety-concerns-3430709#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:24:22 +0530 <![CDATA[AI-generated artwork is set to become a common feature with the arrival of Microsoft Designer to Microsoft 365, that was announced at the company's Fall event this week. Microsoft Designer is powered by OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 AI technology and will generate any image that s type into a box, such as “cake with berries, bread and pastries for the fall.” The company...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/this-linkedin-job-posting-does-not-exist-3405581 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/this-linkedin-job-posting-does-not-exist-3405581#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:24:07 +0530 <![CDATA[LinkedIn has become the latest target of inauthentic s with perpetrators appearing to be far more sophisticated and cunning than those afflicting Twitter. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and basically the entire internet have been platforms for nefarious actors for years.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-tesla-indonesia-electric-cars-batteries-smart-bid-3270379 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-tesla-indonesia-electric-cars-batteries-smart-bid-3270379#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:00:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Indonesia wants Tesla to make cars — and batteries — locally. That might be the smartest bet Elon Musk can make, and it won’t be so hard. As part of its electrification roap, Indonesia wants to make around 400,000 EVs by 2025 and increase that severalfold thereafter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/china-tech-slowdown-sea-e-commerce-losses-3268255 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/china-tech-slowdown-sea-e-commerce-losses-3268255#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:57:29 +0530 <![CDATA[For the first time in history, China’s two largest technology companies posted a decline in revenue as the nation faces unprecedented growth hurdles and an uncertain outlook. But 2,000 miles away, even bigger challenges await one of Southeast Asia’s biggest companies.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/rbi-lending-apps-policy-fin-tech-india-wont-copy-china-3268232 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/rbi-lending-apps-policy-fin-tech-india-wont-copy-china-3268232#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:45:22 +0530 <![CDATA[There’s a lot about Beijing’s decades-long infrastructure push and investment-led growth that India wants to emulate. But when it comes to the consumer economy, aping China’s out-of-control digital lending boom is strictly off the policy agenda. The Reserve Bank of India’s recently released guidelines for app-based loans show a clear desire to rein in the indu...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/wazirx-binance-money-laundering-probe-enforcement-directorate-zanmai-labs-3245909 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/wazirx-binance-money-laundering-probe-enforcement-directorate-zanmai-labs-3245909#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:11:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Days after the Enforcement Directorate froze $8 million in WazirX assets, Binance Chief Executive Officer Changpeng Zhao denied owning the country's largest crypto exchange. Last month, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das termed cryptocurrencies as a “clear danger” in Singapore last month. Meanwhile, government agencies have trained their eye on India’s largest crypto ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/india-chinese-style-surveillance-capitalism-risk-opinion-3238787 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/india-chinese-style-surveillance-capitalism-risk-opinion-3238787#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:56:25 +0530 <![CDATA[India’s privacy debate has seen major changes in the last few years. The government has recently scraped the personal data protection bill, and decided to replace it with “a comprehensive legal framework”. This may bring little cheer to Big Tech if the replacement turns out to be even more draconian. Twitter and Meta’s WhatsApp have already initiated legal pro...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/wikipedia-recession-definition-business-cycle-neutrality-ideology-politics-3220898 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/wikipedia-recession-definition-business-cycle-neutrality-ideology-politics-3220898#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:46:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Wikipedia has suspended edits to entries for "recession” and “business cycle”, after a furious editing duel of partisans. Locking Wikipedia pages to prevent partisan edits is nothing new, and several other pages have been partially locked, including US President Joe Biden, former US President Donald Trump, and Hilary Clinton. Stephen L. Carter reader should be g...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-app-store-profits-slow-investors-3220839 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-app-store-profits-slow-investors-3220839#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:33:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's App Store has been the services segment’s biggest source of revenue. For this quarter, as Apple reported a dip in sales, it attributed the slowdown to foreign exchange. However, App Store is also being considered one of the major factors for the slight dip. Interestingly, for the Friday's listing this time, Apple didn't include the App Store as one of severa...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/emmanuel-macron-oneweb-eutelsat-bharti-merger-challenge-spacex-elon-musk-3199199 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/emmanuel-macron-oneweb-eutelsat-bharti-merger-challenge-spacex-elon-musk-3199199#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:40:57 +0530 <![CDATA[OneWeb announced its decision to merge with ’s Eutelsat on Tuesday, as part of the firm’s plan to create a “European champion” to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. Overall, though, this plan looks like a microcosm of the current geopolitical environment — and the kind of corporate strategies getting a chilly reception on ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/china-ev-battery-supply-chain-sourcing-india-brazil-3199152 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/china-ev-battery-supply-chain-sourcing-india-brazil-3199152#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:28:56 +0530 <![CDATA[As the world’s biggest battery company is working on upgrading power packs for electric vehicles (EVs) countries like India and Brazil could benefit from the increased demand for abundantly available materials, like manganese. As the battery supply chain gets concentrated in the hands of countries like China, it’s important for emerging and developing markets avoi...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-criticism-crypto-token-software-blockchain-rules-regulatory-practice-3199027 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-criticism-crypto-token-software-blockchain-rules-regulatory-practice-3199027#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:59:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Cryptocurrency treats regulatory arbitrage as a feature, not a bug. The arbitrage conveys the message that the old regulations need to change. In the post-COVID world, software automatically issues crypto tokens, based on smart contracts that specify conditions for issuance. Standard US regulatory practice typically focuses on regulating host firms and intermediaries,...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/defi-crypto-degrowth-capitalism-covid-19-lockdown-3198977 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/defi-crypto-degrowth-capitalism-covid-19-lockdown-3198977#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:47:06 +0530 <![CDATA[DeFi and Degrowth have emerged as alternative utopian narratives to capitalism. However, both lack some basic lessons. While degrowthers ignore the natural urge for status and advancement, DeFiers ignore the natural urge of bad actors to exploit unregulated systems.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/things-know-cryptocurrency-nft-law-india-3122042 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/things-know-cryptocurrency-nft-law-india-3122042#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Sat, 02 Jul 2022 21:26:09 +0530 <![CDATA[The Income Tax Department has come out with detailed disclosure requirements for TDS deductions for virtual digital assets, under which date of transfer and mode of payment will have to be specified. The 2022-23 Budget has brought in clarity with regard to levy of income tax on crypto assets. From April 1, a 30 percent I-T plus cess and surcharges, is being levied on ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-you-should-know-about-staked-ether-lido-finance-3112241 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-you-should-know-about-staked-ether-lido-finance-3112241#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:08:11 +0530 <![CDATA[stETH stands for staked Ethereum, on the Ethereum staking platform Lido – when people stake ETH on Lido they receive a synthetic, derivate version of it, known as stETH. The amount of stETH should therefore trade at a 1:1 peg to ETH itself.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/lessons-learn-crypto-crash-3077439 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/lessons-learn-crypto-crash-3077439#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 10:00:05 +0530 <![CDATA[At this point, when the global economic situation is facing recession-like circumstances, investors are running lowly on their risk appetite. With valuable assets like Bitcoin, Ether, and Cardano struggling with losses, investors are running lowly on their risk appetite. Crashes of Terra and Celsius networks also instilled fear among investors. Here are some lessons ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bear-market-invest-project-free-crypto-3045172 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bear-market-invest-project-free-crypto-3045172#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:57:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Bear markets might be stressful for investors but they can be seen as good investment opportunities to buy in at lower prices too. Here's a guide that can help you approach a crypto bear market without the risk of gambling on your hard earned money.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-keys-coins-wallets-2992020 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-keys-coins-wallets-2992020#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 23:24:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Recently, Coinbase crypto exchange, said in an SEC filing that in the event of a company bankruptcy, people holding crypto assets on its platform could lose direct claims to their ownings. Here we explore the types of crypto wallets that are available as alternatives to storing your crypto assets with centralised exchanges.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-many-blockchains-will-survive-the-great-crypto-crash-of-2022-2975108 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-many-blockchains-will-survive-the-great-crypto-crash-of-2022-2975108#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Sat, 14 May 2022 12:07:32 +0530 <![CDATA[2021 was an breakout year for the wider crypto market, but at a time when we are coping with what experts are calling the 'Big Crypto Crash of 2022', there is a major chunk expected with only a handful of blockchain networks strong enough to come out of it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-blockchain-bridges-2951725 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-blockchain-bridges-2951725#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 09 May 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Blockchain bridges receive one type of crypto, for instance, LUNA. It locks this LUNA as a deposit. It 'mints' an equal amount of another cryptocurrency, like, Wrapped LUNA and releases it on another blockchain e.g. Ethereum Mainnet. There are two kinds of blockchain bridges, trusted bridges and trustless bridges.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/web-3-bullish-defi-nft-metaverse-cryptocurrency-blockchain-technology-2909818 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/web-3-bullish-defi-nft-metaverse-cryptocurrency-blockchain-technology-2909818#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 19:35:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Web3 is the next phase of Internet as we know and use today. ed largely by the blockchain technology, Web3 is capable of ing advanced tech ecosystems such as the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) industry. In recent times, several big companies and brands have begun working on expanding their Web3 teams and presence in the mar...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/blockchain-crypto-jobs-metaverse-decentralised-finance-dao-nft-2890913 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/blockchain-crypto-jobs-metaverse-decentralised-finance-dao-nft-2890913#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Searches for careers in cryptocurrency and blockchain have spiked, and postings for careers in the field have jumped exponentially over the past two years too. But how does one find out the right crypto job based on aptitude and area of interest.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/polkadot-dot-cryptocurrency-blockchain-2873023 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/polkadot-dot-cryptocurrency-blockchain-2873023#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Polkadot offers governance, staking, and bonding services to its s and holders. The carbon footprint associated with Polkadot is the lowest in comparison with other top proof-of-stake blockchains like Algorand, Cardano, Tezos, and Avalanhe among others.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/terra-luna-algorithmic-stablecoin-burn-defi-2857341 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/terra-luna-algorithmic-stablecoin-burn-defi-2857341#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Terra is a public blockchain technology that uses a set of algorithmic decentralised stablecoins to power an ecosystem that makes DeFi accessible to the general population.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-ethereum-protocol-blockchain-eth-ether-cryptocurrency-defi-2843158 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-ethereum-protocol-blockchain-eth-ether-cryptocurrency-defi-2843158#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The Ethereum protocol is projected to sur its last all-time-high this year, while also tuning its operability to consume less power. These are two of the many reasons why I am bullish on Ethereum for 2022. It is also expected that over the next few months, the Ethereum Mainnet will ‘merge’ with the Beacon Chain to elevate its use cases in the blockchain indust...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-binance-coin-bnb-cryptocurrency-2830431 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-binance-coin-bnb-cryptocurrency-2830431#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Binance Coin is now ranked 4th in of market capitalisation, with a market capitalisation of around $64 billion (roughly Rs. 4,87,180 crore). Over the years, BNB’s use case has expanded. It is now used to pay transaction fees on Binance and send tokens via BSC (Binance Smart Chain).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-bitcoin-btc-cryptocurrency-2817628 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bullish-bitcoin-btc-cryptocurrency-2817628#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Bitcoin, born in 2009, has exploded to a market cap of over $758 billion (roughly Rs. 57,92,866 crore) in the last thirteen years. With Bitcoin payments maturing and its blockchain now ing smart contracts, NFTs, and dApps — the Bitcoin can cross the $100,000 (roughly Rs. 76 lakh) mark in the coming times.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/nft-metaverse-digital-art-collectibles-2022-decentraland-gala-cryptopunks-bored-ape-yacht-club-2804002 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/nft-metaverse-digital-art-collectibles-2022-decentraland-gala-cryptopunks-bored-ape-yacht-club-2804002#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Understanding NFTs can be hard to grasp in one go, so here’s a list of common NTF types that can give you a clearer idea of what’s going on and which ones are destined for success in 2022.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-price-in-india-apple-spring-event-2022-launch-5g-2805720 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-price-in-india-apple-spring-event-2022-launch-5g-2805720#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:58:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's iPhone SE refresh should have a powerful SoC, 5G, good camera and up-to-date software, but its old-fashioned design will work against it in India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-batman-2-joker-villain-dark-knight-matt-reeves-christopher-nolan-heath-ledger-oscars-2804052 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-batman-2-joker-villain-dark-knight-matt-reeves-christopher-nolan-heath-ledger-oscars-2804052#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:46:38 +0530 <![CDATA[The Batman 2: with Joker (Barry Keoghan) set to be the villain in Matt Reeves’ first sequel to the Robert Pattinson-led Batman reboot, I wonder the good sense of inviting comparisons to one of the greatest superhero movies and performances of all time: Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, and Heath Ledger’s Joker.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/daos-decentralised-autonomous-organisations-2789434 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/daos-decentralised-autonomous-organisations-2789434#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:01:38 +0530 <![CDATA[A Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAO) can be explained as a mutual fund where instead of a central manager, the participants decide on the investment and other decisions. Aave, Compound, Decred, MakerDAO, and Uniswap are some examples of DAOs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-decentralisation-myth-bitcoin-ethereum-tether-usdc-2776253 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-decentralisation-myth-bitcoin-ethereum-tether-usdc-2776253#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[In reference to blockchain, decentralisation refers to the transfer of control and decision-making from a centralised entity to a distributed network, but things aren't as black and white in the case crypto, even though they should be.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/digital-rupee-cbdc-central-bank-digital-currency-india-2763196 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/digital-rupee-cbdc-central-bank-digital-currency-india-2763196#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[CBDC, or the Central Bank Digital Currency, has emerged as quite the buzzword in India. Earlier this month, Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India will soon get its CBDC or digital rupee which will be regulated by the RBI. It will be India’s first national digital currency.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/budget-2022-crypto-tax-india-how-2749706 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/budget-2022-crypto-tax-india-how-2749706#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2022 08:08:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Indian exchanges are rejoicing over a recently announced crypto tax, but investors aren't necessarily happy and most of it is because of uncertainty on how their income from crypto will be taxed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/medium-of-exchange-crypto-bitcoin-dash-litecoin-zcash-2736034 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/medium-of-exchange-crypto-bitcoin-dash-litecoin-zcash-2736034#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Medium-of-Exchange Cryptos are those that can be used to buy and sell stuff (physical or virtual) or which can quickly be converted to "cash". The top six cryptocurrencies leading this category are Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dash, Litecoin, Monero, and ZCash respectively.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-defi-cryptocurrency-2022-aave-balancer-sushiswap-uniswap-pancakeswap-2723133 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-defi-cryptocurrency-2022-aave-balancer-sushiswap-uniswap-pancakeswap-2723133#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Decentralised finance, or DeFi, uses emerging technology to remove third parties in financial transactions with key components of the technology being stablecoins, software, and hardware that enables the development of applications.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-5-blockchain-2022-ethereum-avalanche-polygon-binance-smart-chain-algorand-2709318 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-5-blockchain-2022-ethereum-avalanche-polygon-binance-smart-chain-algorand-2709318#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Blockchain systems record transactions made in Cryptocurrency across several computers that are linked in a peer-to-peer network. The top five blockchains to look out for in 2022 are Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Avalanche, Polygon, and Algorand.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-gaming-metaverse-crypto-2022-2695064 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-gaming-metaverse-crypto-2022-2695064#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[In the year of 2022, the crypto space and its elements are projected to evolve in of uses as well as adoption. Web 3.0, public blockchain, and decentralised finance are some parts of the crypto space that are expected to boom.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-web3-web-3-crypto-2022-2681871 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-web3-web-3-crypto-2022-2681871#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[In the year of 2022, the crypto space and its elements are projected to evolve in of uses as well as adoption. Web 3.0, public blockchain, and decentralised finance are some parts of the crypto space that are expected to boom.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-2021-year-top-crypto-events-2671896 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/cryptocurrency-2021-year-top-crypto-events-2671896#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 27 Dec 2021 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Cryptocurrency is quickly evolving into an indisputable disruption for many traditional financial services and sectors globally, but while 2021's been a year of plenty wins for the crypto community, it hasn't always been smooth sailing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-5-decentralised-exchange-dex-2659442 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/top-5-decentralised-exchange-dex-2659442#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[There are several DeFi lending platforms that people can choose to trade. Here are the top five DEX lending platforms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/defi-decentralised-finance-exchange-dex-top-5-2645666 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/defi-decentralised-finance-exchange-dex-top-5-2645666#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 13 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The top five decentralised assets are ranked according to the number of funds locked in their smart contracts called "Total Value Locked" (TVL).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/opinion-decentralised-finance-defi-2635784 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/opinion-decentralised-finance-defi-2635784#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 08:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The top five DeFi assets are ranked on the basis of their "Total Value Locked" (TVL), which represents the amount of assets that are currently being staked in a specific protocol.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/decentralised-finance-defi-2626963 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/decentralised-finance-defi-2626963#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:30:01 +0530 <![CDATA[DeFi system allows financial products to appear on a public blockchain network which is not regulated by a central bank or intermediary. There are other elements to DeFi like basic metrics and valuing DeFi blockchains that need to be explored for in-depth understanding.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/abcde-cryptos-avalanche-bitcoin-chainlink-decentraland-ether-2617520 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/abcde-cryptos-avalanche-bitcoin-chainlink-decentraland-ether-2617520#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:43:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Cryptocurrency is part of the future of money, but that doesn't mean much if you don't know how to understand a crypto, how to gauge its potential, or know the metrics that you need to watch out for. But for people who are just starting off, here's a primer to get you started on your research. ]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/favourite-cryptos-for-2022-cryptocurrency-blockchain-bitcoin-dogecoin-2610292 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/favourite-cryptos-for-2022-cryptocurrency-blockchain-bitcoin-dogecoin-2610292#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:00:35 +0530 <![CDATA[With thousands of cryptocurrencies it is not possible to track each one individually. Earlier articles in this series have discussed the metrics to analyse in order to make your own picks, but this week I discuss my favourites for 2022.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-i-love-hate-and-fear-about-nfts-2602059 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-i-love-hate-and-fear-about-nfts-2602059#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 08:28:17 +0530 <![CDATA[As an author and content creator, I love NFTs. When you buy a book, the only thing you can do is read it. With an NFT, the author can give you the right to translate it into another language and make money by selling the translated version. NFTs make it easy for creators to monetise their content.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/binance-what-i-hate-love-and-fear-about-the-cryptocurrency-exchange-2594407 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/binance-what-i-hate-love-and-fear-about-the-cryptocurrency-exchange-2594407#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:59:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Binance is one of the biggest players in the cryptocurrency ecosystem but it is also facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges that could prove to be challenges. A negative impact on Binance could harm the entire Crypto market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/dogecoin-what-i-love-hate-and-fear-cryptocurrency-2586059 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/dogecoin-what-i-love-hate-and-fear-cryptocurrency-2586059#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2021 08:34:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Dogecoin is one of the most well-known crypto tokens, despite its extremely low price. It's backed by celebrities including Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, and although it was created as a 'joke' it's actually also got pretty high adoption.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ethereum-what-i-hate-love-and-fear-2570670 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/ethereum-what-i-hate-love-and-fear-2570670#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:54:04 +0530 <![CDATA[While Ethereum has enabled tremendous developments in the blockchain space, it is not without some shortcomings too. On top of that, the rising value of Ether is actually a potential threat to Ethereum.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bitcoin-deep-dive-love-hate-fear-2562263 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/bitcoin-deep-dive-love-hate-fear-2562263#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:00:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Starting from a value of less than 1 paisa, Bitcoin has grown into one of the most valuable assets around, although it is perhaps less successful as a currency. What is there to love about the world's most famous cryptocurrency, and what could stop it in its tracks?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-not-to-lose-money-in-crypto-2554100 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-not-to-lose-money-in-crypto-2554100#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:20 +0530 <![CDATA[India is investing in cryptocurrency, but it's easy to lose your money if you aren't doing your own research properly. The volatile cryptocurrency market can be hard to get into, and while many people will tell you what you should do, it's just as important to know what are the common mistakes people are making, and how to avoid them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-to-pick-good-cryptos-2545977 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-to-pick-good-cryptos-2545977#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:30:38 +0530 <![CDATA[With thousands of cryptocurrencies available to purchase on exchanges, how do you decide which is the right one to invest in, which will provide reliable returns? Although cryptocurrency is very volatile, by paying attention to a few key points, investors can lower their risk a little.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-13-iphone-13-pro-the-best-new-reasons-to-buy-an-iphone-12-price-india-2542006 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-13-iphone-13-pro-the-best-new-reasons-to-buy-an-iphone-12-price-india-2542006#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:16:23 +0530 <![CDATA[The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro series are expensive, but has enough changed to justify getting excited about them, especially considering that prices range from Rs. 69,900 to Rs. 1,79,900?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/crypto-metrics-investors-need-to-know-2538244 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/crypto-metrics-investors-need-to-know-2538244#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:30:21 +0530 <![CDATA[What do you need to know to invest in cryptocurrency? A lot, it turns out. But we've simplified the research you need to do to a few simple points, so that everyone can make more informed choices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-to-buy-sell-and-hold-crypto-2528525 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/how-to-buy-sell-and-hold-crypto-2528525#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:05:36 +0530 <![CDATA[The first thing to know is that cryptos are very different from other stuff that you invest in. People store their crypto in a mobile or Web wallet. That's a mobile app or Web service that stores your keys and addresses. The problem with the centralised exchange method is that the crypto is not in your "wallet". It's in the exchange's wallet. So if the crypto exchange...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/jiophone-next-price-in-india-sale-rs-3499-reliance-mukesh-ambani-credit-revolution-loan-bank-google-alphabet-2528347 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/jiophone-next-price-in-india-sale-rs-3499-reliance-mukesh-ambani-credit-revolution-loan-bank-google-alphabet-2528347#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:02:39 +0530 <![CDATA[If Mukesh Ambani’s JioPhone Next, an Android device custom-built for India by Google, is a hit in the price-conscious market, it will solve one problem for banks while posing another.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/should-you-invest-in-cryptocurrency-2520661 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/should-you-invest-in-cryptocurrency-2520661#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:30:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Investing in cryptocurrency in India is going up steadily, but how many people are doing this simply because of a fear of missing out? There are a number of things that you need to consider before you think about investing in cryptocurrency. Let's take a look.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-dogecoin-ether-2514871 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/what-are-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-dogecoin-ether-2514871#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 08:00:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Cryptocurrency of all sorts works on the basis of complex mathematics. But how do you go from there, to understanding how it can function in society? What is the role of proof, and what's the difference between a utility coin or a stable coin?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/world-photography-day-2021-art-form-mankinds-memories-2513556 https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/world-photography-day-2021-art-form-mankinds-memories-2513556#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cameras]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:37:10 +0530 <![CDATA[On this World Photography Day, let's talk deep about photography. Photography is as much an art as it is science. The science that goes behind the lens to capture the perfect shot as much as the aesthetics that make those shots remain etched for time immemorial. Visual thinking, as we know it, is the normal way of thinking for many – we might forget numbers, but we ...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/understanding-cryptocurrency-future-of-money-past-and-present-2509861 https://www.gadgets360.com/cryptocurrency/opinion/understanding-cryptocurrency-future-of-money-past-and-present-2509861#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2021 09:00:55 +0530 <![CDATA[We're all in the rat race for money, but most of us don't know what money actually is. And until we have a clear explanation for that, we can't define the future of money, or the role that cryptocurrency will play in that future.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/black-widow-hotstar-disney-plus-premier-access-reviews-india-release-date-covid-delay-cinemas-2480412 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/black-widow-hotstar-disney-plus-premier-access-reviews-india-release-date-covid-delay-cinemas-2480412#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Black Widow is out July 9 on Disney+ with Premier Access, but not on Disney+ Hotstar, where it’s not expected before October 8. That’s thanks to India’s video-on-demand failures, Disney’s insistence on cinemas-first even at the height of COVID-19, and its unwillingness to take bold bets like HBO Max.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/let-ecommerce-in-india-prosper-2466381 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/let-ecommerce-in-india-prosper-2466381#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:00:02 +0530 <![CDATA[E-commerce could be said to be around 3-4 percent of the market share of retail, but even then, it has significantly added value to the communities and economic growth of the country. There is huge potential for growth, and to develop global technologies that can integrate mom and pop stores, argues Lalit Kumar of J. Sagar Associates.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/zoom-work-from-home-citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-new-rules-measures-reduce-employee-fatigue-2398702 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/zoom-work-from-home-citigroup-ceo-jane-fraser-new-rules-measures-reduce-employee-fatigue-2398702#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:08:39 +0530 <![CDATA[It took a year of the pandemic but finally one of the world’s biggest banks has acknowledged the huge toll that working remotely is taking on its staff. Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser wants to ease Zoom fatigue and go back to regular working hours. That tells you how bad things have got — at investment banks and at large businesses generally.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/amazon-reliance-future-group-assets-sale-case-jeff-bezos-mukesh-ambani-supreme-court-india-ecommerce-retail-2396102 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/amazon-reliance-future-group-assets-sale-case-jeff-bezos-mukesh-ambani-supreme-court-india-ecommerce-retail-2396102#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:58:56 +0530 <![CDATA[The Supreme Court will soon decide on its bid to scuttle the $3.4 billion (roughly Rs. 24,630 crore) sale of debt-laden retailer Future Group’s assets to Amazon’s archrival Reliance. But the rivalry between Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Reliance’s Mukesh Ambani won’t end with a verdict in the Future Group case.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/falcon-winter-soldier-review-episode-1-embargo-spoilers-critics-2393653 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/falcon-winter-soldier-review-episode-1-embargo-spoilers-critics-2393653#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:58:08 +0530 <![CDATA[The Falcon and the Winter Soldier premieres Friday on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Marvel gave critics access to episode 1 for review purposes. But I’m not going to review it just yet. Here’s why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-snyder-cut-hbo-max-india-launch-subscribers-dc-fans-2392117 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-snyder-cut-hbo-max-india-launch-subscribers-dc-fans-2392117#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:47:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Justice League Snyder Cut is out March 18, partly thanks to HBO Max. But HBO Max is exclusive to the US. This is a huge missed opportunity for HBO Max, as the Snyder Cut was the perfect time to launch HBO Max in India. Justice League Snyder Cut’s global release nonetheless suggests it’s putting fans first.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/can-india-catch-up-to-global-standards-of-digital-safety-and-security-2382958 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/can-india-catch-up-to-global-standards-of-digital-safety-and-security-2382958#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:13:32 +0530 <![CDATA[The Internet connects over 2.5 billion s worldwide, offering opportunities to young people to connect, communicate, educate, and ultimately expand their horizons. In India, however, several socio-economic disparities along with other divisions, based on gender or race, affect equal access to and safe usage of digital platforms, widening the existing digital divide...]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/whatsapp-new-privacy-policy-sharing-data-with-facebook-2353796 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/whatsapp-new-privacy-policy-sharing-data-with-facebook-2353796#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:43:09 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp has been sharing metadata with Facebook for many years now, so it's new policy wouldn't have changed much for s. But that doesn't mean that people should not be concerned about their privacy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/21-tech-trends-tips-and-things-to-look-out-for-in-2021-2345291 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/21-tech-trends-tips-and-things-to-look-out-for-in-2021-2345291#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:06:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Here's your essential guide to navigating the world of PCs, phones, and online services in 2021]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/christmas-themed-movies-netflix-hallmark-festival-holiday-2340642 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/christmas-themed-movies-netflix-hallmark-festival-holiday-2340642#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 08:33:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Christmas-themed movies have easy to follow plotlines, characters that feel relatable, and an air of festivity around them. The themes of kindness, giving, love, and family overshadow everything else in the Christmas movies. Is escapism what pulls viewers to these ‘holiday’ movies, or is there more to it?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/cinemas-reopen-india-theatres-covid-unlock-5-precautions-problems-risky-movies-2311112 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/cinemas-reopen-india-theatres-covid-unlock-5-precautions-problems-risky-movies-2311112#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 14:21:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Cinemas are reopening across India after the government gave the go-ahead under “Unlock 5.0”. But experts say that going to theatres is high risk, there aren’t any new films worth watching, and the COVID-19 safety protocols being put in place aren’t necessarily aligned with science. Is this going to backfire?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/doomscrolling-negative-news-social-media-scrolling-facebook-twitter-instagram-2310062 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/doomscrolling-negative-news-social-media-scrolling-facebook-twitter-instagram-2310062#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:12:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Emotionally charged tweets are retweeted much quicker and triggering posts are shared way faster. Because of this, feel-good content is not the best for the social media engagement statistics. You are made to feel triggered after a session of doomscrolling so that you will come back for more.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-begins-ditching-bundled-chargers-eco-friendly-move-cynical-stinginess-apple-watch-ipad-iphone-2296286 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-begins-ditching-bundled-chargers-eco-friendly-move-cynical-stinginess-apple-watch-ipad-iphone-2296286#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:59:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple has announced that new Apple Watch models will not ship with chargers, fuelling speculation that the iPhone 12 series will also ditch the usual bundled accessories.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/tenet-christopher-nolan-coronavirus-cinemas-piracy-box-office-2285057 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/tenet-christopher-nolan-coronavirus-cinemas-piracy-box-office-2285057#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:24:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Tenet is releasing in cinemas this week, but Christopher Nolan’s insistence on a theatre-only approach is problematic on several levels. It puts Nolan fans at COVID-19 risk, spoils Tenet for many and drives them to piracy, which kills the big screen experience Nolan is so enamoured by, and in turn, hurt Tenet’s box office.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-better-than-stock-android-2273572 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-oxygenos-better-than-stock-android-2273572#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Stock Android might be the cleanest form of Android, but when it comes to form, functionality and customisability, paired with a near-stock Android experience, nothing beats OnePlus's take on Android. Read this guide as we give you 14 reasons why OxygenOS is better than stock Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-launch-price-india-foldable-phone-unpacked-2274885 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-2-launch-price-india-foldable-phone-unpacked-2274885#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2020 01:18:39 +0530 <![CDATA[The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 proves that being an early adopter can be disappointing, and that all gadgets will one day be replaced by something newer and better.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-flagship-killer-oneplus-8-value-price-oneplus-8t-2273926 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-flagship-killer-oneplus-8-value-price-oneplus-8t-2273926#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:09:25 +0530 <![CDATA[The OnePlus Nord is a great mid-tier phone, and its similarities to the OnePlus 8 in of functionality make me question if we need the 8 anymore.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/true-wireless-headphones-future-sony-wf-1000xm3-apple-airpods-pro-active-noise-cancellation-2273500 https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/true-wireless-headphones-future-sony-wf-1000xm3-apple-airpods-pro-active-noise-cancellation-2273500#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[audio]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2020 14:03:54 +0530 <![CDATA[The true wireless segment is growing at a rapid pace, thanks to the obvious convenience of the completely wire-free form factor and big improvements in sound quality and features. Soon, a time may come where true wireless earphones are as good as full-size wireless headphones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-launch-reaction-8-pro-qualcomm-snapdragon-765g-5g-mid-range-2267079 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-launch-reaction-8-pro-qualcomm-snapdragon-765g-5g-mid-range-2267079#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:33:05 +0530 <![CDATA[With the Nord, OnePlus is selling a reasonably priced smartphone once again, and the company recently introduced lower cost televisions and audio products as well. Is this new affordable approach the way forward for OnePlus?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/instagram-reels-tiktok-rival-feature-launched-in-india-features-2259796 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/instagram-reels-tiktok-rival-feature-launched-in-india-features-2259796#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 09 Jul 2020 14:31:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Instagram's TikTok alternative Reels is now rolling out across India on both Android and iOS. As TikTok remains banned in the country, we take a look at what works and what doesn't as Facebook taps into its next big opportunity in India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-pre-orders-starting-what-to-expect-wishlist-2256642 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-nord-pre-orders-starting-what-to-expect-wishlist-2256642#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:38:17 +0530 <![CDATA[The OnePlus Nord is coming to India but will it take the company is a whole new direction?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/coronavirus-lockdown-india-made-it-harder-to-work-from-home-2233220 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/coronavirus-lockdown-india-made-it-harder-to-work-from-home-2233220#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:49 +0530 <![CDATA[When the coronavirus lockdown started in India, it made it harder to work from home for a number of reasons. In this article, we talk about growing challenges everyone is facing as the world adopts the whole work from home culture.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/can-the-mi-10-help-xiaomi-be-seen-as-a--brand-in-india-launch-price-camera-2225710 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/can-the-mi-10-help-xiaomi-be-seen-as-a--brand-in-india-launch-price-camera-2225710#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 08 May 2020 22:52:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Xiaomi's low-cost Redmi models dominate the budget market, but that could hurt the Mi 10 5G, priced starting at Rs. 49,999]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-2020-old-iphone-8-design-apple-a13-bionic-2219549 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-2020-old-iphone-8-design-apple-a13-bionic-2219549#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:57:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple iPhone SE (2020) uses the same old design as the iPhone 8, but will people overlook old design for top-of-the-line hardware?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-7t-better-phone-price-in-india-2218296 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-7t-better-phone-price-in-india-2218296#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2020 20:32:13 +0530 <![CDATA[OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 7T price in India shows a difference of Rs. 7,000. Should you spend]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-11-se-2020-xr-best-affordable-apple-phone-in-india-2218251 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-11-se-2020-xr-best-affordable-apple-phone-in-india-2218251#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2020 18:15:51 +0530 <![CDATA[iPhone SE (2020), iPhone XR, and iPhone 11 are all excellent options if you are looking for an 'affordable' iPhone. Which of these should you buy?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-pro-price-in-india-2020-oneplus-8-price-in-2020-flagship-killer-no-more-2213518 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-pro-price-in-india-2020-oneplus-8-price-in-2020-flagship-killer-no-more-2213518#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:29:21 +0530 <![CDATA[OnePlus 8 Pro price in India could be close to Rs. 60,000 and OnePlus 8 price in India is likely to be around Rs. 45,000. Should these phones really be branded as flagship killers at these price points?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-2020-launch-impressions-price-india-features-specifications-camera-2212493 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-2020-launch-impressions-price-india-features-specifications-camera-2212493#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:15:15 +0530 <![CDATA[The new iPhone SE (2020) is a refreshed iPhone 8, but that might not cut it anymore in a market that has moved on.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-oneplus-8-pro-launch-price-india-impressions-cameras-5g-charging-2211843 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-8-oneplus-8-pro-launch-price-india-impressions-cameras-5g-charging-2211843#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:24:51 +0530 <![CDATA[The new OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro have surprisingly high prices, but do they deliver enough to take on Apple and Samsung's flagships on their own turf?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/smartphone-launches-during-coronavirus-pandemic-india-amazon-flipkart-xiaomi-realme-samsung-apple-2197551 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/smartphone-launches-during-coronavirus-pandemic-india-amazon-flipkart-xiaomi-realme-samsung-apple-2197551#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 20:35:42 +0530 <![CDATA[We all want to get our hands on shiny new smartphones, but the Coronavirus outbreak should make us appreciate the people behind the scenes who make that happen.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-isnt-always-a-colourless-automaton-2144630 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-isnt-always-a-colourless-automaton-2144630#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2019 19:10:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Fifteen years after Zuckerberg started Facebook in his college dorm room - maybe you've heard that story before? - that scary-smart version of Zuckerberg remains the internet executive I want to hear from the most.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/the-silicon-six-spread-propaganda-its-time-to-regulate-social-media-sites-2138448 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/the-silicon-six-spread-propaganda-its-time-to-regulate-social-media-sites-2138448#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:13:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for his satirical characters Ali G and Borat, has penned an opinion piece for The Washington Post.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/how-violent-video-games-can-be-good-for-you-2093137 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/how-violent-video-games-can-be-good-for-you-2093137#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 18:23:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Similar to many other forms of art, gaming is a story-telling medium that reflects upon and critiques the society in which we live.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/the-usd-84-billion-dilemma-vexing-indias-three-telecom-tycoons-2058343 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/the-usd-84-billion-dilemma-vexing-indias-three-telecom-tycoons-2058343#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:39:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Some of India's billionaires are bracing for more as their next battle looms: 5G.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/let-youtube-be-youtube-2056320 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/let-youtube-be-youtube-2056320#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 14:04:51 +0530 <![CDATA[YouTube's latest attempt to crack down on hate speech has produced significant collateral damage.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-facebook-and-google-have-lost-the-monopoly-argument-2049064 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-facebook-and-google-have-lost-the-monopoly-argument-2049064#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 16:24:25 +0530 <![CDATA[The future of the tech industry was once decided by messianic entrepreneurs pumping out their sermons to rapt crowds in cavernous arenas.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2019-amd-intel-asus-bring-the-energy-back-to-pcs-and-hardware-2046091 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2019-amd-intel-asus-bring-the-energy-back-to-pcs-and-hardware-2046091#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:49:56 +0530 <![CDATA[As Computex 2019 draws to a close, we reflect on one of the most lively and action-packed weeks in recent years.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/us-china-trade-war-turning-into-a-tech-war-2041812 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/us-china-trade-war-turning-into-a-tech-war-2041812#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 13:41:27 +0530 <![CDATA[It may have begun as a trade war, but the US conflict with China is increasingly becoming a technology war.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-has-downsized-his-dreams-to-end-climate-change-2040778 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-has-downsized-his-dreams-to-end-climate-change-2040778#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 16:37:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Musk to vowed introduce more "hardcore" cost-cutting measures to save the company from running out of cash in 10 months.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-dream-hire-former-uk-deputy-prime-minister-nick-clegg-has-made-a-bad-start-2035357 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-dream-hire-former-uk-deputy-prime-minister-nick-clegg-has-made-a-bad-start-2035357#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 09 May 2019 18:03:38 +0530 <![CDATA[The forthcoming European parliamentary election was meant to be Facebook's big chance to please a constituency that trashes it on a regular basis: Politicians.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/spotify-turns-the-anti-apple-volume-up-to-11-2034623 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/spotify-turns-the-anti-apple-volume-up-to-11-2034623#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 08 May 2019 13:01:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Spotify Technology wants the European Union to probe Apple over the 30 percent cut of paid subscriptions that it takes from App Store vendors.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-3a-price-in-india-specifications-pixel-3a-xl-2033755 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-3a-price-in-india-specifications-pixel-3a-xl-2033755#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 06 May 2019 20:55:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL look set to officially launch, but will Google price them sensibly enough to disrupt the mid-range segment?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/the-aliens-among-us-2032384 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/the-aliens-among-us-2032384#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Fri, 03 May 2019 13:27:40 +0530 <![CDATA[For the last several years, the US military has observed an increase in what it calls "unexplained aerial phenomena."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-secret-crush-probably-wont-work-2031439 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-secret-crush-probably-wont-work-2031439#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 01 May 2019 17:02:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook says that if your Secret Crush doesn't put you on their list, no worries - they won't know you're lusting after them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/hearthstone-rise-of-the-shadows-is-fun-for-regulars-but-near-inaccessible-for-newbies-2029210 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/hearthstone-rise-of-the-shadows-is-fun-for-regulars-but-near-inaccessible-for-newbies-2029210#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2019 19:25:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Hearthstone Rise of Shadows adds fun mechanics, but the steep learning curve does put off new players or those returning after a long break.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/mortal-kombat-11-microtransactions-loot-boxes-review-2028320 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/mortal-kombat-11-microtransactions-loot-boxes-review-2028320#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:18:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Mortal Kombat 11's micro-transactions and loot boxes aplenty make it feel like a casino at times instead of a fighting game.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ps5-google-stadia-xbox-2-price-specs-ps4-sony-google-microsoft-2026177 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ps5-google-stadia-xbox-2-price-specs-ps4-sony-google-microsoft-2026177#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2019 09:30:22 +0530 <![CDATA[What the PS5 tells us about the future of gaming, Google Stadia, and Microsoft's Project xCloud.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/pubg-mobile-india-ban-prime-plus-tencent-addiction-2021745 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/pubg-mobile-india-ban-prime-plus-tencent-addiction-2021745#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2019 21:17:31 +0530 <![CDATA[As calls for a PUBG Mobile ban in India intensify, introduction of Prime and Prime Plus Subscriptions seems like a tone deaf move from Tencent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/black-hole-image-is-beautiful-and-profound-but-it-doesnt-tell-us-much-2021496 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/black-hole-image-is-beautiful-and-profound-but-it-doesnt-tell-us-much-2021496#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:40:02 +0530 <![CDATA[We yearn, as humans, to increase our knowledge, and a day like today - an image like this one - briefly satisfies that yearning.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-1-finale-biggest-tv-show-2021416 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-8-episode-1-finale-biggest-tv-show-2021416#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2019 13:10:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Can Game of Thrones stick its landing in its eighth and final season? Recent evidence suggests it might prove a task too big for the world’s biggest TV show.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/love-death-robots-netflix-s-latest-original-is-gory-thought-provoking-and-worth-your-time-2020450 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/love-death-robots-netflix-s-latest-original-is-gory-thought-provoking-and-worth-your-time-2020450#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:40:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The series is totally NSFW, but it’s also one of the most unique animated TV shows out there.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-on-new-rules-the-internet-needs-2015738 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-on-new-rules-the-internet-needs-2015738#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:01:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has written an op-ed piece for the Washington Post, detailing new rules the Internet needs.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-and-facebooks-next-big-fight-1996415 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-and-facebooks-next-big-fight-1996415#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 13:50:04 +0530 <![CDATA[For many people, it probably sounds a little rich to hear the European Union accuse Silicon Valley of being a graveyard of innovation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-instagram-egg-was-always-doomed-1989947 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-instagram-egg-was-always-doomed-1989947#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:41:20 +0530 <![CDATA[The story of the Instagram egg that set out to sur Kylie Jenner's record for most-liked Instagram photo late last month proves the poet's warning.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/can-silicon-valley-navigate-its-moral-choices-1989333 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/can-silicon-valley-navigate-its-moral-choices-1989333#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2019 16:34:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Welcome to your new ethics test, Silicon Valley: an adaptive quiz that becomes harder the more questions you get right.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-vs-facebook-its-not-all-about-privacy-1986970 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apple-vs-facebook-its-not-all-about-privacy-1986970#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2019 18:22:11 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook seems clearly to have earned its latest privacy black eye, but it's important not to overstate what's going on here. This is essentially a contract dispute.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/no-gamestop-buyout-no-surprise-1985410 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/no-gamestop-buyout-no-surprise-1985410#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:14:14 +0530 <![CDATA[It's game over for GameStop's attempt to sell itself, and I can't say I'm surprised.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/comcasts-new-streaming-service-rivalling-netflix-is-all-about-the-ads-1982792 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/comcasts-new-streaming-service-rivalling-netflix-is-all-about-the-ads-1982792#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:36:00 +0530 <![CDATA[When Comcast launches its worldwide rival to Netflix in 2020, one key difference will set the two services apart: digital advertising.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/its-shaping-up-to-be-a-stellar-year-for-space-flight-1977542 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/its-shaping-up-to-be-a-stellar-year-for-space-flight-1977542#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:45:47 +0530 <![CDATA[When it comes to space, there are always setbacks and delays. Getting off the surface of the Earth is difficult and dangerous.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/ces-so-far-has-been-less-about-products-and-more-about-experiences-1975319 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/ces-so-far-has-been-less-about-products-and-more-about-experiences-1975319#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:56:26 +0530 <![CDATA[CES 2019 has all the usual glitter and spectacle, but major currents are shifting beneath the surface in the world of personal technology.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/tim-cook-needs-better-ideas-than-this-for-apple-1972747 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/tim-cook-needs-better-ideas-than-this-for-apple-1972747#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:43:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Toward the end of Apple's stunning disclosure about its worse-than-expected sales, the company's boss suggested a tactic.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-iphone-warning-comes-years-too-late-1972486 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-iphone-warning-comes-years-too-late-1972486#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 04 Jan 2019 12:11:59 +0530 <![CDATA[The optimistic narrative about Apple's iPhone business is falling apart in front of our eyes.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/-wants-more-5g-faster-that-may-not-be-better-1972142 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/-wants-more-5g-faster-that-may-not-be-better-1972142#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:08:25 +0530 <![CDATA[5G mobile networks will be better, faster and stronger than their forerunners. In , at least, they could also make life a lot harder for carriers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/black-mirror-bandersnatch-is-the-wackiest-most-insane-thing-you-ll-see-this-year-1969259 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/black-mirror-bandersnatch-is-the-wackiest-most-insane-thing-you-ll-see-this-year-1969259#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2018 13:30:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, now released on Netflix, is an interactive film that’s self-aware, twisted, intelligent, and path-breaking. It’s insane is what it is.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/the-facebook-scandal-isnt-really-about-social-media-its-about-capitalism-1966318 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/the-facebook-scandal-isnt-really-about-social-media-its-about-capitalism-1966318#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:19:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Some arrangements enabled Facebook's partners to read and delete s' private messages; others had access to s' friends and their data.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/indians-are-reshaping-the-internet-1962478 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/indians-are-reshaping-the-internet-1962478#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 10:34:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Indians are an increasing powerful presence online, even with an Internet penetration rate of less than 30 percent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-emerges-unscathed-from-us-congress-hearing-1961455 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-emerges-unscathed-from-us-congress-hearing-1961455#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2018 12:30:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Pichai was the measured, mild-mannered political tenderfoot in a sea of Washington bombast.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ibms-usd-34-billion-red-hat-deal-is-a-risky-bid-to-boost-cloud-business-1939827 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/ibms-usd-34-billion-red-hat-deal-is-a-risky-bid-to-boost-cloud-business-1939827#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:52:42 +0530 <![CDATA[The path for revitalisation for IBM may be found in cloud technology, a driving force behind the blockbuster deal for Red Hat over the weekend.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/netflixs-firing-culture-works-for-netflix-1939192 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/netflixs-firing-culture-works-for-netflix-1939192#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:29:49 +0530 <![CDATA[If I were a shareholder - indeed, if I were an employee - I'd be hoping that Hastings never stops firing people.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-wants-to-write-your-emails-for-you-its-time-to-draw-the-line-1939154 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-wants-to-write-your-emails-for-you-its-time-to-draw-the-line-1939154#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:29:57 +0530 <![CDATA[I've been doing battle with Gmail. Every day my emails try to write themselves, and every day I try to prove I'm more clever than an algorithm.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-19-journey-review-story-mode-cast-ending-storyline-1937432 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-19-journey-review-story-mode-cast-ending-storyline-1937432#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:03:04 +0530 <![CDATA[The third edition of EA Sports’ story-based mode, The Journey: Champions in FIFA 19, puts you on the path for the Champions League and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Thanks to improved writing albeit with familiar gameplay trappings, it’s the most confident outing yet.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/laughing-at-the-google-bug-youre-making-a-big-mistake-1929081 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/laughing-at-the-google-bug-youre-making-a-big-mistake-1929081#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:13:20 +0530 <![CDATA[The idea that Google+ is some ancient relic of a bygone era is not relevant.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/how-facebook-is-damaging-freedom-of-expression-in-vietnam-1926041 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/how-facebook-is-damaging-freedom-of-expression-in-vietnam-1926041#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2018 14:00:24 +0530 <![CDATA[Today in Vietnam, Facebook is allowing its platform to be abused to divide and isolate people. Troll farms and cyber-army brigades roam the platform, manipulating public opinion and drowning out dissent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nba-2k19-mycareer-review-story-cast-microtransactions-1926035 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nba-2k19-mycareer-review-story-cast-microtransactions-1926035#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:55:12 +0530 <![CDATA[In NBA 2K19's story-based mode MyCareer, available on PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One, a better story is rushed through to service its publisher’s financial interests.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-sec-settlement-chairman-job-1924874 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-sec-settlement-chairman-job-1924874#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Mon, 01 Oct 2018 11:52:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Besides a new chairman, Tesla was also ordered to appoint two new, independent to its board.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/emmys-2018-time-india-emmy-awards-watch-live-game-of-thrones-the-handmaids-tale-the-americans-1917925 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/emmys-2018-time-india-emmy-awards-watch-live-game-of-thrones-the-handmaids-tale-the-americans-1917925#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:08:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Game of Thrones is a record-holder going into the Emmys but a strong slate on all fronts, thanks to The Handmaid's Tale, HBO's own Westworld, and The Americans, presents challenges at the 2018 Emmy Awards.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-finally-gets-how-to-play-the-china-market-1916498 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-finally-gets-how-to-play-the-china-market-1916498#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:08:02 +0530 <![CDATA[An important part of Apple's new strategy is that the lowest-priced device released this week, the XR, has the same processor and a camera resolution as high as its pricier counterparts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-letter-protecting-democracy-1911566 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-letter-protecting-democracy-1911566#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 11:32:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook has learned to identify and remove fake s and bad content leading up to the elections.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/spiderman-ps4-platinum-trophy-open-world-1911226 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/spiderman-ps4-platinum-trophy-open-world-1911226#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 19:35:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Smart game design makes Spider-Man PS4's open-world is fantastic because it never feels overwhelming.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/playstation-store-prepaid-cards-india-launch-could-save-sony-from-itself-1911247 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/playstation-store-prepaid-cards-india-launch-could-save-sony-from-itself-1911247#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 04 Sep 2018 18:17:41 +0530 <![CDATA[PlayStation Store gift cards India launch can keep Sony relevant in a country where Steam and Xbox Store work as they should.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/trumps-google-threat-smacks-of-chinese-government-style-internet-control-1908797 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/trumps-google-threat-smacks-of-chinese-government-style-internet-control-1908797#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:45:13 +0530 <![CDATA[In China, the Internet is censored so heavily, even references to Winnie the Pooh are blocked because Xi doesn't like being compared to the cartoon character.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-trump-feud-over-search-results-1908774 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-trump-feud-over-search-results-1908774#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 18:12:58 +0530 <![CDATA[What exactly can Trump do? The answer: Probably not much, at least on his own, because of the limits of presidential power.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/nvidia-geforce-rtx-gpus-arent-for-ready-for-gamers-yet-heres-why-1907535 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/nvidia-geforce-rtx-gpus-arent-for-ready-for-gamers-yet-heres-why-1907535#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:59:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Nvidia GeForce RTX might be great but its price and initial performance indicate otherwise.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/alter-army-review-made-in-india-game-vague-pixels-india-teenagers-jaipur-1907383 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/alter-army-review-made-in-india-game-vague-pixels-india-teenagers-jaipur-1907383#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:53:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Made by two Indian high schoolers from Jaipur, Alter Army is a fast-paced hardcore platformer that has caught the attention of well-known game developers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-screen-time-parental-control-test-reactions-1905600 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-screen-time-parental-control-test-reactions-1905600#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:51:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Coming soon to an iPad or iPhone near you, Apple's iOS 12 adds menus, buttons and bar charts to help monitor and control what kids (and adults) do with their devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/googles-plan-for-china-isnt-just-evil-its-bad-for-business-1898555 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/googles-plan-for-china-isnt-just-evil-its-bad-for-business-1898555#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 18:01:00 +0530 <![CDATA[Google is proposing a new Faustian bargain with the Chinese government that isn't just morally wrong; it's also terrible for business.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-9-shows-innovation-has-slowed-opinion-1898449 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-9-shows-innovation-has-slowed-opinion-1898449#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:53:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung's new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when hardware advances have slowed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/the-private-musings-and-short-fuse-of-elon-musk-1898433 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/the-private-musings-and-short-fuse-of-elon-musk-1898433#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:28:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent Twitter stylings indicate that he is getting rattled by persistent investor scepticism about a money-burning, never-profitable enterprise.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-usd-1-trillion-market-valuation-profit-margins-analysis-1894722 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-usd-1-trillion-market-valuation-profit-margins-analysis-1894722#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:54:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple is now a tale of incredibly shrinking profit margins. Apple generates less profit from each dollar of sales than it did in 2010, when it was worth one-quarter as much.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-says-sorry-starts-acting-like-a-real-ceo-1894653 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/elon-musk-says-sorry-starts-acting-like-a-real-ceo-1894653#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 14:31:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Elon Musk may have been on to something when he said Tesla was becoming a real car company. Just as importantly for investors, he's acting more like a real CEO.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-beta-campaign-gameplay-battle-royale-future-of-games-1893032 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-beta-campaign-gameplay-battle-royale-future-of-games-1893032#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:35:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta on PS4, Xbox One, and Windows PC may just shape the future of video games. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/to-succeed-in-silicon-valley-you-still-have-to-act-like-a-man-1889535 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/to-succeed-in-silicon-valley-you-still-have-to-act-like-a-man-1889535#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:03:46 +0530 <![CDATA[As a female start-up chief executive - and woman of colour, no less - I always knew pitching my company to potential funders would sometimes be maddening.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-dark-knight-10-year-anniversary-retrospective-1889258 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-dark-knight-10-year-anniversary-retrospective-1889258#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[Released a decade ago, Christopher Nolan’s 2008 masterpiece – the middle chapter in the Dark Knight trilogy – was a ground-breaking superhero movie that remains unparalleled and belongs in the pantheon of all-time greats.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/captain-toad-treasure-tracker-nintendo-switch-nintendo-3ds-1886698 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/captain-toad-treasure-tracker-nintendo-switch-nintendo-3ds-1886698#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2018 13:00:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a puzzle game for the Nintendo Switch and 3DS that plays better on Nintendo’s older console.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/how-elon-musk-used-the-thai-cave-saga-to-pioneer-a-new-form-of-viral-tourism-1882039 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/how-elon-musk-used-the-thai-cave-saga-to-pioneer-a-new-form-of-viral-tourism-1882039#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:18:40 +0530 <![CDATA[As disasters unfold in real time online, Musk is pioneering a new form of viral tourist: the would-be savior who becomes a part of the narrative.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fortnite-android-release-date-pubg-mobile-gain-1881000 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fortnite-android-release-date-pubg-mobile-gain-1881000#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:23:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Fortnite Android release date continues to be unclear and it's telling that the most popular game right now isn’t on the largest platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/igtv-can-instagrams-new-app-help-it-stream-past-youtube-1875665 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/igtv-can-instagrams-new-app-help-it-stream-past-youtube-1875665#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2018 11:03:32 +0530 <![CDATA[What would you do if YouTube disappeared today? Hypothetically, say YouTube fell off right now, where would you be?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/why-uberpool-is-the-best-and-worst-way-to-commute-in-indian-cities-1874177 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/why-uberpool-is-the-best-and-worst-way-to-commute-in-indian-cities-1874177#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:48:43 +0530 <![CDATA[UberPool saves you money, helps the environment, and cuts down on traffic, but I don't think Indian riders have embraced the ride-sharing phenomenon well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/self-driving-tech-may-be-ruining-the-tesla-model-s-1869922 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/self-driving-tech-may-be-ruining-the-tesla-model-s-1869922#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:50:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Much of the endless stream of chatter surrounding Tesla lately has centred around topics other than what the company actually sells.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2018-asus-rog-phone-screenpad-project-precog-intel-amd-nvidia-1865878 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2018-asus-rog-phone-screenpad-project-precog-intel-amd-nvidia-1865878#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 09:15:30 +0530 <![CDATA[After struggling to attract exhibitors and crowds for a few years, Computex is back on the map.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/apples-usd-1-trillion-chase-unprecedented-try-totally-logical-1862596 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/apples-usd-1-trillion-chase-unprecedented-try-totally-logical-1862596#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:12:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Right now, the iPhone maker is 4.2 percent of the S&P 500. That's a lot, but nowhere near a record.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-went-on-a-trip-and-came-back-with-flying-colours-1860421 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-se-went-on-a-trip-and-came-back-with-flying-colours-1860421#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 31 May 2018 14:17:59 +0530 <![CDATA[The iPhone SE is two years old but performs superbly in of multitasking, camera quality, and battery management]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-best-game-on-the-ps-vita-is-a-pc-port-1851899 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-best-game-on-the-ps-vita-is-a-pc-port-1851899#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 16:02:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Sony may have given up on the PS Vita but that hasn't stopped visual novels from releasing in droves, but the best of the bunch is actually a PC port.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-one-exclusives-backwards-compatibility-microsoft-1850913 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-one-exclusives-backwards-compatibility-microsoft-1850913#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 19:29:06 +0530 <![CDATA[The Xbox One backwards compatibility program lets you play select Xbox 360 and original Xbox games on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X and it's the best reason to own an Xbox One.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/care-about-digital-privacy-then-prove-it-1850727 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/care-about-digital-privacy-then-prove-it-1850727#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 13:31:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Consider whether you would trade the privacy of your friends for a free slice of pizza.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/deadpool-2-india-cuts-censor-board-cbfc-1850603 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/deadpool-2-india-cuts-censor-board-cbfc-1850603#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 11 May 2018 10:05:57 +0530 <![CDATA[India's censor board has taken a dim view of sex, violence, and profanity even in films meant only for adults, and that's bound to impact Deadpool 2, just like it did with the original.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/microsofts-turnaround-could-have-started-sooner-1847703 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/microsofts-turnaround-could-have-started-sooner-1847703#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Sat, 05 May 2018 18:52:21 +0530 <![CDATA[For the next 15 years after its famous antitrust trial, Microsoft's primary focus was on protecting its cash cow, Windows.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/xiaomi-is-more-like-facebook-than-apple-tim-culpan-1847687 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/xiaomi-is-more-like-facebook-than-apple-tim-culpan-1847687#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 05 May 2018 18:01:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Xiaomi has done quite a job of monetizing device buyers beyond the initial transaction, tripling sales from the services segment over the past two years.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-earnings-show-growing-immunity-to-smartphone-malaise-1847350 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apple-earnings-show-growing-immunity-to-smartphone-malaise-1847350#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 18:06:29 +0530 <![CDATA[The numbers show that Cook's strategy of selling a growing array of services through a base of more than 1.3 billion Apple devices is working.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-dating-service-is-a-chance-to-meet-the-catfisher-r-or-scammer-of-your-dreams-1847294 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-dating-service-is-a-chance-to-meet-the-catfisher-r-or-scammer-of-your-dreams-1847294#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 04 May 2018 16:53:05 +0530 <![CDATA[The love-seeking singles of Facebook's new dating service, privacy experts say, may not be prepared for what they'll encounter.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-knows-it-cant-offer-more-privacy-1844780 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-knows-it-cant-offer-more-privacy-1844780#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:15:13 +0530 <![CDATA[To make up for those sorts of customers opting out of data sharing, Facebook would have to charge a lot more than the average of $20 just to break even.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/central-bankers-cant-agree-on-cryptocurrencies-1843960 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/central-bankers-cant-agree-on-cryptocurrencies-1843960#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:50:47 +0530 <![CDATA[It's clear that the cross-border nature of digital currencies means coordination on the regulatory front is required; but there is little consensus over how to do this.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-7-plus-is-a-nexus-phone-that-google-stopped-making-1843262 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-7-plus-is-a-nexus-phone-that-google-stopped-making-1843262#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2018 13:46:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Miss Google's value for money Nexus line? The new Nokia 7 Plus could be for you.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/best-marvel-movies-to-watch-before-infinity-war-1843174 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/best-marvel-movies-to-watch-before-infinity-war-1843174#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:57:36 +0530 <![CDATA[It's the highest-grossing film franchise of all-time, and it's grown exponentially in the last decade. Here's our ranking of all films in the Marvel universe, ordered from worst to best.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/my-tv-is-10-years-old-and-i-still-cant-convince-myself-to-upgrade-1839827 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/my-tv-is-10-years-old-and-i-still-cant-convince-myself-to-upgrade-1839827#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2018 14:44:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Many of us have televisions that are several years old, but upgrading feels wrong because there's nothing wrong with the TV. How can you resolve this?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-knows-a-ton-about-your-health-now-it-wants-to-profit-from-that-1839767 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-knows-a-ton-about-your-health-now-it-wants-to-profit-from-that-1839767#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2018 13:12:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Zuckerberg's testimony about the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal alerted s about what personal data Facebook routinely collects and shares with third-party apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-campaign-battle-royale-discount-1839471 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/call-of-duty-black-ops-4-single-player-campaign-battle-royale-discount-1839471#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:12:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 doesn't have a single-player campaign. Does it make it worth the $60 asking price Activision will inevitably tack on to it?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-go-back-to-the-drawing-board-because-this-isnt-working-yet-1838288 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-go-back-to-the-drawing-board-because-this-isnt-working-yet-1838288#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:17:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Android Go has been designed for smartphones with low-end internals, but after spending some time using it, we've got our doubts on how well it fulfills that promise.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-barely-talked-about-facebooks-biggest-global-problem-1837292 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-barely-talked-about-facebooks-biggest-global-problem-1837292#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:42:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook's most vexing global problem is the misuse and abuse of the site in countries outside North America or Western Europe.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/legislators-are-missing-the-point-on-facebook-1837137 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/legislators-are-missing-the-point-on-facebook-1837137#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 13:30:29 +0530 <![CDATA[I'm getting increasingly baffled and disappointed by the scandal-cum-congressional-ragefest surrounding Facebook. Instead of piling on Mark Zuckerberg or worrying about who has our personal data, legislators should focus on the real issue: How our data get used.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cant-remain-a-benevolent-dictatorship-1837111 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cant-remain-a-benevolent-dictatorship-1837111#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:59:33 +0530 <![CDATA[As lawmakers grill Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg this week, it's clear many are wrestling with whether and how the government should regulate tech companies. A recurring question is whether they have any inherent ideological biases.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/no-mark-zuckerberg-were-not-really-in-control-of-our-data-1837100 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/no-mark-zuckerberg-were-not-really-in-control-of-our-data-1837100#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:46:23 +0530 <![CDATA[The Mark Zuckerberg that showed up in a suit in Washington this week is mature. He's sweat-resistant. But he's still hiding something.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-gets-it-right-kind-of-his-success-is-not-an-only-in-america-story-1836760 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-gets-it-right-kind-of-his-success-is-not-an-only-in-america-story-1836760#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:32:33 +0530 <![CDATA[It was one of the weirder exchanges in a surreal, five-hour Senate hearing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/god-of-wars-combat-borrows-from-dark-souls-and-improves-on-it-1836651 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/god-of-wars-combat-borrows-from-dark-souls-and-improves-on-it-1836651#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2018 16:09:47 +0530 <![CDATA[God of War wouldn’t be the first game to borrow elements from the successful Dark Souls formula but it does it the best.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-wore-a-suit-to-washington-theres-no-going-back-to-hoodies-1836139 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/mark-zuckerberg-wore-a-suit-to-washington-theres-no-going-back-to-hoodies-1836139#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:52:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Did anyone really think Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg would come to Capitol Hill to testify before Congress wearing a T-shirt or a hoodie?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-shouldnt-be-too-big-to-fail-1836130 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-shouldnt-be-too-big-to-fail-1836130#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:38:32 +0530 <![CDATA[The 2008 financial crisis made the phrase "too big to fail" a part of common parlance.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/its-not-just-america-zuckerberg-has-to-answer-for-facebooks-actions-around-the-world-1836094 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/its-not-just-america-zuckerberg-has-to-answer-for-facebooks-actions-around-the-world-1836094#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:46:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook its that the data of up to 87 million profiles from across the world may have been improperly used by the data firm Cambridge Analytica.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-hearings-presage-end-of-move-fast-break-things-era-1835590 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/zuckerberg-hearings-presage-end-of-move-fast-break-things-era-1835590#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 18:33:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has a well-worn strategy for fixing Facebook flaws - one that may soon change.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-could-learn-much-about-public-relations-from-community-banks-1835348 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-could-learn-much-about-public-relations-from-community-banks-1835348#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 13:39:37 +0530 <![CDATA[If you are looking for examples of companies that do well at public relations, start with what determines personal trust.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/big-tech-needs-strict-privacy-rules-not-a-breakup-1834179 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/big-tech-needs-strict-privacy-rules-not-a-breakup-1834179#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2018 17:34:44 +0530 <![CDATA[The list of people calling for antitrust action against Amazon, Facebook, Google, Apple, and other big tech companies is growing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-stopped-using-google-apps-and-services-for-5-months-heres-everything-i-learnt-1833752 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-stopped-using-google-apps-and-services-for-5-months-heres-everything-i-learnt-1833752#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2018 15:39:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Delete Facebook is the call of the hour, but even Google knows a lot about you. But is it even possible to live without Google apps and services?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/for-both-customers-and-restaurants-the-likes-of-swiggy-and-zomato-need-to-improve-1833341 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/for-both-customers-and-restaurants-the-likes-of-swiggy-and-zomato-need-to-improve-1833341#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2018 17:08:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Food delivery is booming again, but it's starting to get a little stale. There's need for a new recipe for success or we could see another 2015-style slowdown.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gaming-is-too-damn-expensive-in-india-1833274 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gaming-is-too-damn-expensive-in-india-1833274#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2018 15:25:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Thanks to low incomes, government duties, and publisher greed, video gaming – be it PS4, Xbox One or the PC – is a far more prohibitive hobby than all other forms of entertainment in India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-a-softbank-brokered-ola-uber-merger-would-be-bad-news-for-you-1830764 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-a-softbank-brokered-ola-uber-merger-would-be-bad-news-for-you-1830764#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2018 16:09:38 +0530 <![CDATA[It's possible that Uber and Ola are headed for a merger. But the monopoly this would create isn't good for us as s of the taxi services.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-i-found-doesnt-know-me-at-all-1830258 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-i-found-doesnt-know-me-at-all-1830258#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:49:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Unlike Google, Facebook provides a convenient interface to view the data files.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-a-boycott-of-facebook-is-a-bad-idea-1830241 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-a-boycott-of-facebook-is-a-bad-idea-1830241#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2018 15:04:54 +0530 <![CDATA[The latest scandal comes as proof to many that Facebook is an evil mega-corporation determined to exploit our personal information for profit.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/dont-regulate-facebook-1829339 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/dont-regulate-facebook-1829339#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 18:08:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The problems at Facebook, Google, Amazon, and Apple have led to an easy consensus: large technology companies should be regulated.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/only-a-tech-revolution-will-restore-privacy-1829307 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/only-a-tech-revolution-will-restore-privacy-1829307#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 27 Mar 2018 17:12:37 +0530 <![CDATA[One can't easily disable the constant data-sharing that occurs on every website that uses programmatic advertising (and lots of sites do).]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/bluetooth-is-getting-better-but-wireless-audio-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-1828846 https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/bluetooth-is-getting-better-but-wireless-audio-still-has-a-long-way-to-go-1828846#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[audio]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 18:11:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Wireless earphones still can not match up to their wired alternatives and the basic limiting factor is the Bluetooth technology itself.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cambridge-analytica-bigger-picture-1827787 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cambridge-analytica-bigger-picture-1827787#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:17:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook has allegedly allowed itself to become a tool for the instigators of hate speech, ethnic conflict, and even genocide.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cambridge-analytica-targeted-ment-opinion-1827721 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-cambridge-analytica-targeted-ment-opinion-1827721#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:12:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Seeing a few ads here and there based upon your online behaviour seems like a small price to pay for instant and free access to Facebook.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/social-media-has-become-toxic-and-lost-all-sense-and-purpose-1827273 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/social-media-has-become-toxic-and-lost-all-sense-and-purpose-1827273#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:35:35 +0530 <![CDATA[In the light of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, it is time to take a long hard look at social media in general.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/no-driverless-cars-arent-far-safer-than-human-drivers-1826908 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/no-driverless-cars-arent-far-safer-than-human-drivers-1826908#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:00:23 +0530 <![CDATA[More than 37,000 people were killed by human-piloted vehicles in 2016. Compared with that, one pedestrian fatality, however sad, looks pretty good. This argument is appealing. Unfortunately, it's wrong.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/tinder-women-first-messaging-feature-vs-reality-1824801 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/tinder-women-first-messaging-feature-vs-reality-1824801#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Mar 2018 18:01:07 +0530 <![CDATA[I say this is because the genders are so much more similar than they appear.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/smart-home/opinion/siri-already-bumbling-just-got-less-intelligent-on-the-homepod-1813172 https://www.gadgets360.com/smart-home/opinion/siri-already-bumbling-just-got-less-intelligent-on-the-homepod-1813172#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[smart home]]> Thu, 15 Feb 2018 17:20:01 +0530 <![CDATA[Siri, we need to talk. You're embarrassing yourself. You were the Neil Armstrong of voice assistants. But what did you do with that lead?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/uber-may-be-paying-women-less-for-driving-better-1812037 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/uber-may-be-paying-women-less-for-driving-better-1812037#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:42:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Uber is trying to defeat the gender pay gap by relying on an algorithm that has no idea whether drivers are men or women. But is it working?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-movie-game-of-thrones-creators-opinion-1810667 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-movie-game-of-thrones-creators-opinion-1810667#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2018 14:51:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Game of Thrones meets Star Wars is very exciting on paper – David Benioff and D.B. Weiss’ work has been a hit with critics and viewers – but some concerns need addressing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/firefox-quantum-vs-google-chrome-ram-benefits-problems-1809861 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/firefox-quantum-vs-google-chrome-ram-benefits-problems-1809861#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2018 19:15:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Chrome is the undisputed winner in the browser wars, but a revamped Firefox promises better efficiency and features Google doesn’t offer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/design-by---the-customer-isnt-always-right-1809315 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/design-by---the-customer-isnt-always-right-1809315#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:46:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Going all-in on what customers say isn't a sure-fire winner, but ignoring is just as short sighted.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ps4-drawbacks-problems-sales-not-perfect-1800371 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ps4-drawbacks-problems-sales-not-perfect-1800371#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:03:14 +0530 <![CDATA[At the height of Sony's dominance, it's worth looking at the Playstation 4 with a critical eye and noting what could have been done better.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/netflix-hotstar-zomato-swiggy-aggregators-problem-india-1797843 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/netflix-hotstar-zomato-swiggy-aggregators-problem-india-1797843#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:32:52 +0530 <![CDATA[With a number of platforms for everything from shopping to streaming, we've gone from needing aggregators, to needing aggregators of aggregators.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/run-dont-walk-to-replace-your-iphone-battery-1796241 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/run-dont-walk-to-replace-your-iphone-battery-1796241#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2018 14:20:34 +0530 <![CDATA[An Apple store or repair shop will pop the hood of your iPhone 6, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE, or iPhone 7 and swap out the battery.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-india-needs-to-avoid-us-like-digital-divide-at-all-costs-1793339 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-india-needs-to-avoid-us-like-digital-divide-at-all-costs-1793339#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 04 Jan 2018 18:27:45 +0530 <![CDATA[The East-West digital divide is real, but there are lessons to be learned from the one that exists within the US as well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/three-things-i-want-from-smart-tv-boxes-in-2018-1793341 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/three-things-i-want-from-smart-tv-boxes-in-2018-1793341#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:10:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Smart set top boxes come with too many compromises and unnecessary limitations. For starters, they need to embrace and integrate the live TV experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/new-years-resolution-2018-read-books-1794426 https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/new-years-resolution-2018-read-books-1794426#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[culture]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:05:10 +0530 <![CDATA[I don't believe in resolutions, but here's one anyway: spend less time on the Internet.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-the-last-jedi-spoilers-discussion-rian-johnson-1788447 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-the-last-jedi-spoilers-discussion-rian-johnson-1788447#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2017 00:38:45 +0530 <![CDATA[The eighth episode in the saga isn't just a bold film, it's filled with tiny moments that show the brilliance of writer-director Rian Johnson.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-last-jedi-star-wars-reviews-positive-1788140 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-last-jedi-star-wars-reviews-positive-1788140#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:22:54 +0530 <![CDATA[The ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic tell us more about audience expectations than the actual quality of the film at this point. It's a lot of fun, but don't get carried away by the hype.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-doesnt-apple-make-its-devices-as-carefully-as-its-making-apple-park-1786633 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-doesnt-apple-make-its-devices-as-carefully-as-its-making-apple-park-1786633#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:05:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The most valuable publicly traded company in America, with a market capitalization nearing $1 trillion, has also found itself incapable of keeping its computer lineup current.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-the-last-jedi-vs-empire-strikes-back-1785806 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-wars-the-last-jedi-vs-empire-strikes-back-1785806#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Sun, 10 Dec 2017 06:42:38 +0530 <![CDATA[The Force Awakens reminded us on A New Hope at nearly every step but we hope The Last Jedi stands out as a completely original entry to the Star Wars series.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/broken-phone-display-recover-data-android-teamviewer-1782168 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/broken-phone-display-recover-data-android-teamviewer-1782168#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:43:10 +0530 <![CDATA[A broken phone display is a major issue, but this simple Android app might help you to at least save your data.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/avengers-infinity-war-trailer-release-date-india-mcu-10-years-1781677 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/avengers-infinity-war-trailer-release-date-india-mcu-10-years-1781677#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2017 16:37:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Avengers: Infinity War trailer promises the movie will close the arc that Nick Fury started off 10 years ago in the Iron Man post-credits scene, but can it pay off?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-critics-fans-mcu-dceu-1780714 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-critics-fans-mcu-dceu-1780714#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:15:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Justice League might not be hitting the same highs as some of Marvel's best movies, but let's not pretend that the MCU has no middling films either.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-superhero-films-dc-marvel-dark-knight-1778255 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-superhero-films-dc-marvel-dark-knight-1778255#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:13:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Is the superhero genre here to stay forever, or can we find a way around it?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-industries-mukesh-ambani-rival-amazon-flipkart-1776822 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-industries-mukesh-ambani-rival-amazon-flipkart-1776822#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2017 17:28:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Mukesh Ambani has already disrupted the country's telecom industry. His next big foray may be online retail.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/upi-2-0-good-for-consumers-bad-for-paytm-simpl-pay-later-mobikwik-1774720 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/upi-2-0-good-for-consumers-bad-for-paytm-simpl-pay-later-mobikwik-1774720#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:32:37 +0530 <![CDATA[UPI has suddenly hit the accelerator, and more is expected. What's more, with the impending launch of UPI 2.0, it could grow exponentially - potentially disrupting a number of payments businesses.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-tech-companies-need-humanities-students-along-with-engineers-1771793 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-tech-companies-need-humanities-students-along-with-engineers-1771793#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2017 16:15:34 +0530 <![CDATA[For tech companies around the world, it's time to recognise that they're become so big that they're the system, not scrappy underdogs. We're well past the point of moving fast and breaking things, and a little deliberation is badly needed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-nemesis-system-humanises-orcs-1770278 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/middle-earth-shadow-of-war-nemesis-system-humanises-orcs-1770278#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2017 15:06:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Shadow of War improves on the previous game's nemesis system, but when your only meaningful interactions in the game are with orcs, killing them starts to feel weird.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-release-date-delayed-1768765 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-release-date-delayed-1768765#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:04:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition’s delay made me revisit Age of Empires II: HD and the result was glorious.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-18-journey-review-hunter-returns-1767401 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-18-journey-review-hunter-returns-1767401#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:48:36 +0530 <![CDATA[The second season of FIFA's story-driven mode continues the story of Alex Hunter, which takes place in three different countries.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/shadow-of-war-shows-that-loot-boxes-arent-ruining-games-1764937 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/shadow-of-war-shows-that-loot-boxes-arent-ruining-games-1764937#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2017 12:22:34 +0530 <![CDATA[From in-app purchases, the latest evil from game publishers are loot boxes, but they're a response to the complex economics of making games, and without such means of monetisation, your favourite games will likely not get made.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nba-2k18-mycareer-review-1762589 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nba-2k18-mycareer-review-1762589#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2017 16:49:53 +0530 <![CDATA[The single-player story mode in 2K's basketball sim is a mess. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/two-factor-2fa-authentication-problems-issues-1761420 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/two-factor-2fa-authentication-problems-issues-1761420#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:44:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Securing my s has made it harder for hackers, and me too.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-release-date--1760517 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/age-of-empires-definitive-edition-release-date--1760517#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:06:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Age of Empires: Definitive Edition brings back a fantastic game that wasn’t available anywhere for a long time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-trek-discovery-orville-netflix-hotstar-watch-1759346 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/star-trek-discovery-orville-netflix-hotstar-watch-1759346#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 06 Oct 2017 10:56:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville both started a couple of weeks ago, and ahead of the next instalments this weekend, we look at which one is the true heir to the Star Trek series.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/tesla-crash-shows-man-and-machine-must-cooperate-1750398 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/tesla-crash-shows-man-and-machine-must-cooperate-1750398#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:57:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla's Autopilot was actually designed for use on well-marked, protected highways with no chance of cross-traffic.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-x-looks-great-but-it-s-also-okay-to-think-its-not-for-you-1749674 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-x-looks-great-but-it-s-also-okay-to-think-its-not-for-you-1749674#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:35:49 +0530 <![CDATA[iPhone X is a great phone, but it's getting harder to justify the price tag that flagship phones come with these days. And if you're thinking about switching to a cheaper phone, the options are really good now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/apple-watch-series-3-voice-calling-turns-fantasy-into-reality-1749611 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/apple-watch-series-3-voice-calling-turns-fantasy-into-reality-1749611#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:55:50 +0530 <![CDATA[The ability to make calls with a wristwatch has captured the imagination of tech enthusiasts at least since it was prominently featured in Dick Tracy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-x-vs-samsung-galaxy-s8-note-8-evolution-revolution-1749594 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-x-vs-samsung-galaxy-s8-note-8-evolution-revolution-1749594#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:22:14 +0530 <![CDATA[While iPhone X's edge-to-edge screen is crisp and beautiful, it still looks ever-so-slightly boxed in by its thin bezel, as compared to the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/bojack-horseman-rick-and-morty-animated-comedy-sadness-analysis-1746235 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/bojack-horseman-rick-and-morty-animated-comedy-sadness-analysis-1746235#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:55:52 +0530 <![CDATA[How two adult-oriented animated comedies are going beyond simple jokes for a more powerful punch.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/uber-needs-a-tim-cook-can-its-new-ceo-deliver-1746089 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/uber-needs-a-tim-cook-can-its-new-ceo-deliver-1746089#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:01:12 +0530 <![CDATA[The reinvention process needed to turn Uber into a properly functioning, profitable business is a dangerous, lonely undertaking.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/personalisation-artificial-intelligence-and-iot-your-digital-footprint-1743784 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/personalisation-artificial-intelligence-and-iot-your-digital-footprint-1743784#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:30:44 +0530 <![CDATA[A wealth of data on consumers, coupled with the right analytics, can enable providing unique experiences to customers, and building better products.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-8-premier-date-trailer-season-7-review-1743771 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-8-premier-date-trailer-season-7-review-1743771#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:05:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Game of Thrones has been a victim of its own success as it tries hard to please fans while rushing to its conclusion - the results however feel very far from what the show used to be.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/us-politics-impact-on-the-internet-in-india-1741452 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/us-politics-impact-on-the-internet-in-india-1741452#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:17:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Recent events in the US show how even politics can change the Internet worldwide.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-7-jumped-the-shark-timeline-problem-1740984 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-season-7-jumped-the-shark-timeline-problem-1740984#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 14:31:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Game of Thrones has done a great job of adapting the books so far, but without the source material, it seems to be rushing to close the storylines, at the expense of the story.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/my-first-two-months-of-cord-cutting-experience-in-india-1740844 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/my-first-two-months-of-cord-cutting-experience-in-india-1740844#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:15:41 +0530 <![CDATA[I received a text message from Tata Sky today, telling me how my DTH connection hasn't been recharged in two months.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/voltron-ducktales-bring-cartoon-remakes-golden-era-1740490 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/voltron-ducktales-bring-cartoon-remakes-golden-era-1740490#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:29:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Classic cartoons like Voltron and DuckTales are making a comeback in a big way, but it's not just remakes - we're in a golden age of animation right now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-netflix-of-apps-is-coming-are-you-ready-1738622 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-netflix-of-apps-is-coming-are-you-ready-1738622#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:24:48 +0530 <![CDATA[As subscription pricing becomes increasingly common for software, the market is ripe for a service such as Netflix for apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/google-anti-diversity-memo-gender-debate-left-right-conservatives-1737471 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/google-anti-diversity-memo-gender-debate-left-right-conservatives-1737471#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:11:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Despite all the outrage they inspired, neither the James Damore nor his anti-diversity memo is the most interesting part of this story.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/lawbreakers-borrows-from-quake-champions-and-overwatch-but-gets-it-all-wrong-1735823 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/lawbreakers-borrows-from-quake-champions-and-overwatch-but-gets-it-all-wrong-1735823#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:23:14 +0530 <![CDATA[LawBreakers borrows from Overwatch and Quake Champions. Just not how you’d like.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-coop-mode-1735551 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/mario-rabbids-kingdom-battle-coop-mode-1735551#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2017 18:06:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has a full-fledged co-op mode that could be the unique feature which sells the game.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-and-twitter-are-too-big-to-allow-fake-s-1735290 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-and-twitter-are-too-big-to-allow-fake-s-1735290#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2017 11:00:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Social networks should be obliged to ban anonymous s. If they refuse to do so voluntarily, government regulators should force the issue.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/wallets-upi-blockchain-digital-wallets-evolving-in-india-1734805 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/wallets-upi-blockchain-digital-wallets-evolving-in-india-1734805#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2017 10:31:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Niche payment providers will need to extend their services down to the very last mile and feature phone to sustain the business, as the digital payments space continues to evolve in India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-online-app-splatoon-2-fail-1730812 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-online-app-splatoon-2-fail-1730812#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:16:39 +0530 <![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch Online app confirms that Nintendo doesn’t know how to approach multiplayer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/digital-payments-cash-the-future-infosys-finacle-1729330 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/digital-payments-cash-the-future-infosys-finacle-1729330#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2017 12:03:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Even though digital payments have dropped post the demonetisation surge, cash is not going to remain king in India, says Infosys Finacle’s Senior Vice President and Regional Head, Venkatramana Gosavi.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/hotstar-game-of-thrones-streaming-app-problems-1726090 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/hotstar-game-of-thrones-streaming-app-problems-1726090#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 12:16:42 +0530 <![CDATA[From Game of Thrones to the latest Disney movies to live sports, Hotstar has some of the best content - wrapped up in one of the least -friendly apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/arkit-augmented-reality-vr-spam-apps-clones-app-store-1723726 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/arkit-augmented-reality-vr-spam-apps-clones-app-store-1723726#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:50:31 +0530 <![CDATA[I've been a big believer in AR and VR, but Apple's ARKit, which will see widespread apps in the coming months fills me with dread, as big brands and spammers will suck the oxygen out of a nascent space.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/spiderman-homecoming-marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-reboot-mcu-1721724 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/spiderman-homecoming-marvel-cinematic-universe-avengers-reboot-mcu-1721724#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 07 Jul 2017 11:20:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Marvel Studio boss Kevin Feige says that the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming will come after the "end" of the Avengers' arc. That's great news for fans.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/retro-gadgets-saregama-carvaan-nintendo-sega-fujifilm-instax-1718310 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/retro-gadgets-saregama-carvaan-nintendo-sega-fujifilm-instax-1718310#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:36:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Retro gadgets are steadily gaining in popularity because technology has become too complex, and even intimidating.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/sega-forever-ios-android-review-netflix-retro-gaming-1717033 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/sega-forever-ios-android-review-netflix-retro-gaming-1717033#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:45:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Sega Forever for Android and iOS is out now, but it’s not everything it’s being cracked up to be.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-5-android-updates-google-nexus-1715624 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-5-android-updates-google-nexus-1715624#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:15:15 +0530 <![CDATA[OnePlus 5 can be the perfect replacement for your ageing Nexus smartphone. It packs in the latest processor and runs near stock Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/american-gods-handmaids-tale-season-1-book-adaptation-1714689 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/american-gods-handmaids-tale-season-1-book-adaptation-1714689#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[The first season of 2017's new prestige dramas forge new yet similar paths in their quest for adapting a short book.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-games-success-sales-mario-fifa-18-pokemon-metroid-prime-4-1714159 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-games-success-sales-mario-fifa-18-pokemon-metroid-prime-4-1714159#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:35:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Nintendo has aced its game release schedule for the Switch, which is great news for anyone who wants to play games.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/monument-valley-2-framed-2-must-play-iphone-games-1713210 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/monument-valley-2-framed-2-must-play-iphone-games-1713210#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 17:35:20 +0530 <![CDATA[A game sequel needs to innovate and remain fresh, even as it stays true to the original. While Monument Valley 2 accomplishes the latter, it falls short on the former.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2017-intel-amd-asus-gaming-chairs-1712829 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2017-intel-amd-asus-gaming-chairs-1712829#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Fri, 16 Jun 2017 15:04:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Computex 2017, the world's largest trade show for the PC and IT manufacturing industries, seemed to lack energy, but that doesn't mean that everyone has run out of ideas.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-the-xbox-one-x-could-be-microsoft-s-wii-u-1712192 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-the-xbox-one-x-could-be-microsoft-s-wii-u-1712192#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:30:47 +0530 <![CDATA[The Xbox One X claims of native 4K and 60fps fly in the face of what Microsoft really delivered at E3 2017.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/jio-broadband-plans-impact-india-act-airtel-1710047 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/jio-broadband-plans-impact-india-act-airtel-1710047#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2017 14:05:54 +0530 <![CDATA[Wired broadband in India has improved tremendously, but only in very limited pockets. Can Reliance Jio launch change that?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/destiny-2-battlenet-steam-1703752 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/destiny-2-battlenet-steam-1703752#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 12:39:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Blizzard announced that Destiny 2 for the PC will be on its own launcher Battle.net, instead of Steam. That's a good thing for gamers - we explain why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/twin-peaks-return-david-lynch-tv-auteur-1697613 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/twin-peaks-return-david-lynch-tv-auteur-1697613#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 24 May 2017 13:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[David Lynch returns to his most influential work with a third season, airing May through September.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/cord-cutting-india-netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-1696440 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/cord-cutting-india-netflix-amazon-prime-video-hotstar-1696440#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Sun, 21 May 2017 19:37:36 +0530 <![CDATA[Better data, more content, and new devices for more convenient access mean that cord cutting is no longer a dream, but a reality.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-ai-machine-learning-io-2017-sundar-pichai-1695768 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-ai-machine-learning-io-2017-sundar-pichai-1695768#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 19 May 2017 16:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[CEO Sundar Pichai laid down Google's focus in his keynote address at I/O 2017.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-india-price-drop-offer-analysis-1690792 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-india-price-drop-offer-analysis-1690792#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 08 May 2017 12:12:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Are the Google Pixel and Pixel XL worth buying after a price drop? We look at the pros and cons.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/why-amazons-use-of-self-driving-technology-would-be-a-game-changer-1686214 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/why-amazons-use-of-self-driving-technology-would-be-a-game-changer-1686214#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:20:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Amazon has assigned a dozen employees to determine how it can use the technology as part of its business, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazons-fire-tv-stick-is-here-but-the-indian-apps-just-dont-seem-ready-1684182 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazons-fire-tv-stick-is-here-but-the-indian-apps-just-dont-seem-ready-1684182#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:28:27 +0530 <![CDATA[The Indian apps for the new Amazon Fire TV Stick are here, but they leave a lot to be desired.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/facebook-augmented-reality-f8-2017-snapchat-stories-1684173 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/facebook-augmented-reality-f8-2017-snapchat-stories-1684173#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[The size of audience at its disposal allows Facebook to lift ideas, and triumph by the power of network effect.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/facebook-google-are-managing-the-internet-when-it-suits-them-1682219 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/facebook-google-are-managing-the-internet-when-it-suits-them-1682219#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:15:00 +0530 <![CDATA[The two digital giants increase or reduce s' exposure to news content based on whether publishers agree to play by their rules.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-scorpio-isn-t-for-gamers-here-s-why-1678450 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-scorpio-isn-t-for-gamers-here-s-why-1678450#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 07 Apr 2017 11:10:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft's new Xbox addresses some of the issues that have left it trailing behind Sony, but there are still plenty of problems holding it back.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/how-apple-watch-series-2-became-the-perfect-smartwatch-for-me-1676545 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/how-apple-watch-series-2-became-the-perfect-smartwatch-for-me-1676545#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Mon, 03 Apr 2017 11:13:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The Apple Watch went from being a luxury gadget to a daily driver in record time.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/legion-fx-x-men-marvel-superhero-noah-hawley-1675742 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/legion-fx-x-men-marvel-superhero-noah-hawley-1675742#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 15:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[With an interesting mix of bold colours, experimental camera work, and puzzling edit style, the FX series has crafted a visual niche for itself, unlike anything on television.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-s8-launch-5-things-you-should-look-forward-to-1674954 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-s8-launch-5-things-you-should-look-forward-to-1674954#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 17:07:59 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ will launch at 8:30pm IST on Wednesday. We look at some of the features that Samsung needs to get right for a successful flagship.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-f-word-the-internet-doesnt-hear-1674928 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-f-word-the-internet-doesnt-hear-1674928#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2017 15:40:13 +0530 <![CDATA[Internet adoption is growing in India, but there's a quietly growing problem - a digital divide based on gender, stemming from a culture of patriarchy that's resisting change.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/is-iron-fist-being-defended-by-fanboys-or-did-the-critics-make-a-mistake-1673158 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/is-iron-fist-being-defended-by-fanboys-or-did-the-critics-make-a-mistake-1673158#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 18:03:52 +0530 <![CDATA[On Rotten Tomatoes, Iron Fist comes in lower than Batman v Superman and Suicide Squad, but the fans place it firmly next to the other Marvel-Netflix shows. The critics should really take note.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/samsung-pay-galaxy-s8-india-1673078 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/samsung-pay-galaxy-s8-india-1673078#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 24 Mar 2017 15:15:15 +0530 <![CDATA[The option to leave my wallet behind is enough to make it worth switching to the Samsung ecosystem.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/unblocking-blockchain-the-challenges-and-their-solutions-1671423 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/unblocking-blockchain-the-challenges-and-their-solutions-1671423#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 20 Mar 2017 15:43:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionise the financial sector, but there are plenty of hurdles to overcome as well.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/a-legend-of-zelda-noob-took-on-breath-of-the-wild-what-happened-next-is-hilarious-1668206 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/a-legend-of-zelda-noob-took-on-breath-of-the-wild-what-happened-next-is-hilarious-1668206#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:18:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Wondering what the Zelda hype is about? If you play Breath of the Wild, you’ll find out.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-game--xbox-one-windows-10-exclusivity-microsoft-1667768 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/xbox-game--xbox-one-windows-10-exclusivity-microsoft-1667768#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2017 11:03:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Xbox One and Windows 10 have the potential to be one. Their parent, Microsoft, can't decide what it wants.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/millions-of-kids-are-being-shaped-by-know-it-all-voice-assistants-1665881 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/millions-of-kids-are-being-shaped-by-know-it-all-voice-assistants-1665881#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2017 18:07:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Many parents have been startled and intrigued by the way these disembodied, know-it-all voices are impacting their kids' behaviour.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/streaming-devices-still-leave-a-lot-to-be-desired-1665700 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/streaming-devices-still-leave-a-lot-to-be-desired-1665700#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2017 11:47:07 +0530 <![CDATA[There are a lot of streaming devices that are available in India today, but most of them leave a lot to be desired.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-and-blackberry-are-back-the-proof-will-be-in-the-sales-1665451 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-and-blackberry-are-back-the-proof-will-be-in-the-sales-1665451#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:54:16 +0530 <![CDATA[As manufacturers back away from MWC, Nokia and BlackBerry got an unexpected chance to shine. That doesn't mean that they're making a comeback.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/delhi-to-mumbai-in-80-minutes-hyperloop-one-s-vision-is-great-but-don-t-get-too-excited-1664612 https://www.gadgets360.com/transportation/opinion/delhi-to-mumbai-in-80-minutes-hyperloop-one-s-vision-is-great-but-don-t-get-too-excited-1664612#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[transportation]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 19:21:55 +0530 <![CDATA[As of now, Hyperloop One’s vision faces a lot of hurdles in India and the world.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-3310-whats-in-a-name-as-it-turns-out-everything-1663988 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-3310-whats-in-a-name-as-it-turns-out-everything-1663988#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:33:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Nokia 3310 launch shows that HMD Global knows its biggest assets are the nostalgia and the Nokia name.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jios-next-100-million-subscribers-wont-come-as-easy-1662590 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jios-next-100-million-subscribers-wont-come-as-easy-1662590#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:31:24 +0530 <![CDATA[If Reliance Jio can double the number of subscribers, investors who endured seven lean years will get a decent harvest.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-is-the-only-manufacturer-that-actually-has-a-flagship-phone-1659285 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-is-the-only-manufacturer-that-actually-has-a-flagship-phone-1659285#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2017 14:02:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's strategy of releasing just one or two phones each year, and letting the older phones continue to be sold with price cuts helps ensure better , regular updates, and means that your phone will stay usable for longer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/nintendos-mobile-games-are-so-successful-it-cant-be-sure-what-works-1658793 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/nintendos-mobile-games-are-so-successful-it-cant-be-sure-what-works-1658793#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2017 10:53:51 +0530 <![CDATA[For Nintendo, launching two games in quick succession with diametrically opposed monetisation strategies is an experiment to understand making money on mobile. But it might need more trials before it has a real answer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/hey-nintendo-india-wants-your-games-so-why-dont-you-release-them-here-1657261 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/hey-nintendo-india-wants-your-games-so-why-dont-you-release-them-here-1657261#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:15:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Fire Emblem Heroes is the latest Nintendo game that's not available at launch in India. Here's why this needs to change.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/in-india-the-iphone-has-an-unlikely-new-challenger-feature-phones-1657191 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/in-india-the-iphone-has-an-unlikely-new-challenger-feature-phones-1657191#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2017 12:38:29 +0530 <![CDATA[A new generation of feature phones is suddenly looking like a threat to Apple and its rivals.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/how-netflix-is-losing-ground-to-amazon-and-hotstar-in-india-1656444 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/how-netflix-is-losing-ground-to-amazon-and-hotstar-in-india-1656444#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:47:54 +0530 <![CDATA[The streaming service remains the most talked about, but its competitors have come up with better strategies to counter its influence in the country.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/indian-tech-was-on-the-brink-even-before-trumps-shove-1655781 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/indian-tech-was-on-the-brink-even-before-trumps-shove-1655781#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2017 17:59:28 +0530 <![CDATA[As clients spend more on artificial intelligence, analytics, mobile and cloud, the budget for legacy IT services, such as application maintenance, declines.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/poker-winning-machine-is-no-threat-to-humans-1655245 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/poker-winning-machine-is-no-threat-to-humans-1655245#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2017 11:38:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Even with all the complexity-reducing shortcuts researchers have developed, beating a good poker player requires a huge amount of computing power.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/trump-immigration-ban-is-harmful-to-the-tech-economy-1654562 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/trump-immigration-ban-is-harmful-to-the-tech-economy-1654562#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:51:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Study after study has found that immigrants are more likely to start job-creating businesses, not only in tech but across the economy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/cloud-kitchens-take-the-risk-out-of-trying-new-places-and-the-reward-1653230 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/cloud-kitchens-take-the-risk-out-of-trying-new-places-and-the-reward-1653230#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2017 12:51:22 +0530 <![CDATA[Online ordering faces some tough challenges, and cloud kitchens could be one solution, but the ones we've seen so far are too boring.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/upi-has-an-identity-problem-thats-stopping-it-from-taking-off-1652093 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/upi-has-an-identity-problem-thats-stopping-it-from-taking-off-1652093#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:45:58 +0530 <![CDATA[UPI payment apps have been facing an identity crisis, and that’s not helping their adoption in the post-demonetisation world.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-legal-assault-on-qualcomm-is-part-of-phone-margin-grab-1652002 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-legal-assault-on-qualcomm-is-part-of-phone-margin-grab-1652002#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:35:50 +0530 <![CDATA[For Apple investors, any means necessary to bring down the iPhone maker's costs is the right move.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-india-launch-release-1650415 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/nintendo-switch-india-launch-release-1650415#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:20:00 +0530 <![CDATA[Nintendo Switch looks like a console that could succeed in India. Will Nintendo bring it to the country?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/why-most-battery-life-tests-are-a-useless-indicator-of-real-world-usage-1649780 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/why-most-battery-life-tests-are-a-useless-indicator-of-real-world-usage-1649780#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:58:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Battery life lab tests don't tell you much about how long your device will run - they're only good for rough comparisons.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-modular-gadgets-might-be-the-holy-grail-of-computing-1648031 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-modular-gadgets-might-be-the-holy-grail-of-computing-1648031#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2017 14:20:27 +0530 <![CDATA[No matter how hard companies try to keep modular hardware together, it almost always keeps falling apart.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-hiring-process-hinders-push-to-diversify-workforce-1647236 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebooks-hiring-process-hinders-push-to-diversify-workforce-1647236#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:40:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Facebook started incentivising recruiters in 2015 to find engineering candidates who weren't already well represented at the company.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/sorry-hotstar-your-sports-live-streaming-experience-just-isnt-good-enough-1646859 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/sorry-hotstar-your-sports-live-streaming-experience-just-isnt-good-enough-1646859#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2017 09:54:30 +0530 <![CDATA[Hotstar is not the awesome, sports streaming service it pretends to be.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/how-i-learned-to-buy-less-and-live-more-1646743 https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/how-i-learned-to-buy-less-and-live-more-1646743#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[culture]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0530 <![CDATA[Technology companies continue to put out new products for the sake of their shareholders and their bottom line. But you don't need to be on an annual upgrade cycle.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-6-launch-hmd-global-will-need-more-than-just-good-design-and-a-nokia-logo-to-sell-its-smartpho-1646723 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-6-launch-hmd-global-will-need-more-than-just-good-design-and-a-nokia-logo-to-sell-its-smartpho-1646723#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:16:25 +0530 <![CDATA[The Nokia 6 smartphone offers great design, but need more than design and Nokia brand name to sell, especially in of pricing and specifications.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/so-whats-the-deal-with-these-convenience-fees-1645748 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/so-whats-the-deal-with-these-convenience-fees-1645748#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:57:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Convenience fees are a badly named surprise that can take the fun out of bookings - isn't there a way these can be made more transparent and upfront?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-has-to-do-more-to-fight-fake-news-and-it-has-to-do-it-now-1644476 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-has-to-do-more-to-fight-fake-news-and-it-has-to-do-it-now-1644476#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2017 12:37:04 +0530 <![CDATA[We talk about social media when it comes to fake news, but Google has just as much, if not more, of a role to play in this fight.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/new-years-day-2017-why-2017-might-just-be-the-worst-year-ever-for-gaming-1643430 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/new-years-day-2017-why-2017-might-just-be-the-worst-year-ever-for-gaming-1643430#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Sun, 01 Jan 2017 13:56:03 +0530 <![CDATA[You don't own the games you buy. And the games you buy are far from complete. This is why 2017 may just be the worst year for gaming ever.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/2016-was-a-terrible-year-for-big-movies-1642645 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/2016-was-a-terrible-year-for-big-movies-1642645#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:49:46 +0530 <![CDATA[Ask anyone, and they’ll likely tell you what a disastrous year we’ve had. It’s not been much better for Hollywood, and its big-budget productions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/hardware-issues-make-google-pixel-phones-feel-like-expensive-beta-products-1640992 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/hardware-issues-make-google-pixel-phones-feel-like-expensive-beta-products-1640992#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:07:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Google’s products are generally very reliable, but that isn’t the case with the Pixel phones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-shows-dc-is-unfortunately-following-in-marvel-s-footsteps-1640755 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/justice-league-shows-dc-is-unfortunately-following-in-marvel-s-footsteps-1640755#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:05:15 +0530 <![CDATA[DC's Justice League releases in 2017. Unfortunately, it's already looking at bloated as Marvel at its worst.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/how-far-are-we-from-the-technology-depicted-in-westworld-1640224 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/how-far-are-we-from-the-technology-depicted-in-westworld-1640224#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:06:32 +0530 <![CDATA[There are a number of technological similarities in what Westworld depicts and what exists in our present day.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-the-latest-update-has-made-the-uber-app-entirely-unusable-1639773 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/why-the-latest-update-has-made-the-uber-app-entirely-unusable-1639773#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:56:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Uber wants to access your location even when you're not using the app, but it shouldn't force everyone to opt in.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/super-mario-run-android-early-2017-release-date-is-bad-for-nintendo-and-gamers-1638272 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/super-mario-run-android-early-2017-release-date-is-bad-for-nintendo-and-gamers-1638272#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 17:39:44 +0530 <![CDATA[No Super Mario Run Android APK until next year. This is bad for Nintendo and gamers. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-is-hamstrung-in-india-and-amazon-wont-talk-about-it-1638533 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-is-hamstrung-in-india-and-amazon-wont-talk-about-it-1638533#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:31:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Amazon Prime Video's India head says he'll 'check' about censorship, but viewers have already found lots of it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-can-be-the-streaming-worlds-android-to-netflix-s-iphone-1638031 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-can-be-the-streaming-worlds-android-to-netflix-s-iphone-1638031#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:22:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Amazon Prime Video has launched at a tenth of the price of Netflix, but outside of the US, the two don't have to compete directly.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-is-the-franchises-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1637209 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-is-the-franchises-guardians-of-the-galaxy-1637209#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:05:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is going to prove whether or not the Star Wars franchise has a future beyond the adventures or Luke, Leia, and Han Solo.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-playstation-could-harm-not-help-sony-s-mobile-gaming-prospects-1636948 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-playstation-could-harm-not-help-sony-s-mobile-gaming-prospects-1636948#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2016 14:14:02 +0530 <![CDATA[With the PlayStation brand, Sony could do more harm than good to its latest iPhone and Android games. ForwardWorks, PlayStation Android, PlayStation Mobile, PlayStation Smartphone Games, PlayStation iOS, SIE, PlayStation iPhone, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Yokai Watch, Hot Shots Golf, Disgaea, Project Field, Parappa, wild arms, arc the lad]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/heres-why-you-shouldnt-get-rid-of-your-otp-right-now-1635481 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/heres-why-you-shouldnt-get-rid-of-your-otp-right-now-1635481#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:21:33 +0530 <![CDATA[The RBI says that the need for OTPs can be relaxed for under Rs. 2,000, but we'd recommend you keep it enabled for now anyway.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/final-fantasy-xv-future-updates-are-an-insult-to-fans-1635172 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/final-fantasy-xv-future-updates-are-an-insult-to-fans-1635172#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 18:32:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Final Fantasy 15 planned updates will patch critical components of the game such as its story. Here's why this shows Square Enix taking its biggest fans for granted.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-annoying-habits-that-make-you-look-like-a-technology-douche-1634973 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-annoying-habits-that-make-you-look-like-a-technology-douche-1634973#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2016 12:24:53 +0530 <![CDATA[We make an attempt at laying out the basics of technology etiquette everyone should follow.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/fitbit-may-buy-pebble-but-can-it-really-make-a-killer-smartwatch-1634138 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/fitbit-may-buy-pebble-but-can-it-really-make-a-killer-smartwatch-1634138#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:29:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Fitbit and Pebble teaming up together will still not solve the inherent problems with third-party smartwatch makers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/what-nokia-android-phones-need-to-get-right-to-become-a-success-1633515 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/what-nokia-android-phones-need-to-get-right-to-become-a-success-1633515#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2016 15:00:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Nokia's brand still holds a lot of value, but a generic Android phone won't be enough to bring the brand back.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/how-should-trumps-istration-regulate-the-internet-1632649 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/how-should-trumps-istration-regulate-the-internet-1632649#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:26:12 +0530 <![CDATA[With virtually nothing to go on, speculation about the new istration's approach to technology is mostly just hot air rushing to fill a vacuum.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/what-does-paytms-app-pos-actually-solve-1632105 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/what-does-paytms-app-pos-actually-solve-1632105#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:47:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Paytm's App POS generated a lot of attention, but there are security issues, and lots of friction in the design, so the actual impact is likely to be limited.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/twitter-is-not-the-internet-and-the-internet-is-not-india-1631082 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/twitter-is-not-the-internet-and-the-internet-is-not-india-1631082#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 12:38:35 +0530 <![CDATA[The Internet is a very important part of our lives today, and can shape opinions. But we all need to take a step back and realise it isn't our entire life either.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-phones-make-androids-fragmentation-problem-worse-1629611 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-phones-make-androids-fragmentation-problem-worse-1629611#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:57:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Google taking control of hardware with Pixel phones is causing further fragmentation in an already-fragmented Android ecosystem]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-8-with-no-home-button-how-the-iphone-experience-could-change-1628096 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-8-with-no-home-button-how-the-iphone-experience-could-change-1628096#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:54:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple is said to remove the home button in its tenth anniversary iPhone. We explore the ways in which it will change using an iPhone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-i-deleted-whatsapp-1626101 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-i-deleted-whatsapp-1626101#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:12:22 +0530 <![CDATA[WhatsApp may seem like an app no one in India can live without, but that wasn't enough for this correspondent.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/demonetisation-wallet-companies-are-expanding-but-where-is-upi-1625630 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/demonetisation-wallet-companies-are-expanding-but-where-is-upi-1625630#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2016 14:14:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The UPI could simplify digital payments for everyone, and reduce some of the cash-pressure we're facing, but many people don't even know it exists.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-3t-launch-is-bad-news-for-those-who-already-bought-the-oneplus-3-1623672 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-3t-launch-is-bad-news-for-those-who-already-bought-the-oneplus-3-1623672#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:01:53 +0530 <![CDATA[OnePlus 3 buyers will be left out in the cold if OnePlus 3T with better features is launched just months after they got their phones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/narendra-modi-500-1000-2000-rupee-notes-1622983 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/narendra-modi-500-1000-2000-rupee-notes-1622983#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:52:08 +0530 <![CDATA[PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that 500 and 1000 rupee notes will be demonetised, and a new 2000 rupee note will be introduced.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-17s-the-journey-is-a-half-baked-addition-that-needs-work-1622681 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/fifa-17s-the-journey-is-a-half-baked-addition-that-needs-work-1622681#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2016 13:00:13 +0530 <![CDATA[The first-ever narrative mode to EA Sports' long-running football simulation franchise is an attempt at telling the story of a young footballer, and unfortunately it's not at all flexible.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/how-apple-lost-last-week-to-microsoft-1587235 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/how-apple-lost-last-week-to-microsoft-1587235#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2016 12:26:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft did a good job of framing its incorporation of touch as expansive, liberating, and a universal way to unlock potential.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/macbook-pro-2016-is-the-touchscreen-mac-youve-always-wanted-1586247 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/macbook-pro-2016-is-the-touchscreen-mac-youve-always-wanted-1586247#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:32:08 +0530 <![CDATA[The Touch Bar isn't exactly a new idea, but Apple is the first company to get the execution just right for this.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/paint-3d-has-microsoft-ruined-paint-for-everyone-or-given-it-a-new-lease-of-life-1585967 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/paint-3d-has-microsoft-ruined-paint-for-everyone-or-given-it-a-new-lease-of-life-1585967#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:10:41 +0530 <![CDATA[MS Paint's 3D avatar will make it unlike any version of the software have seen. Will this alienate s or turn them towards 3D drawings?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apple/opinion/apples-macbook-event-about-time-the-mac-got-some-much-needed-love-1521136 https://www.gadgets360.com/apple/opinion/apples-macbook-event-about-time-the-mac-got-some-much-needed-love-1521136#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apple-hub]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:31:13 +0530 <![CDATA[A little over thirty years ago, the Macintosh was the prime focus at Apple Computers. Today it appears somewhat lost in a world of smartphones and post-PC devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-could-disrupt-indias-video-streaming-market-all-over-again-1479125 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/amazon-prime-video-could-disrupt-indias-video-streaming-market-all-over-again-1479125#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:06:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Netflix stirred things up with its launch in January, but Amazon Prime Video could change things completely.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/indian-e-commerce-industry-showing-signs-of-becoming-rational-1476217 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/indian-e-commerce-industry-showing-signs-of-becoming-rational-1476217#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2016 13:22:34 +0530 <![CDATA[It's hard to know how reasonable the internal targets were for e-commerce companies this season, but a decrease in discounting is important if the industry is to stand on its own merits and slow the cash burn.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/smartphone-specifications-have-become-meaningless-1475299 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/smartphone-specifications-have-become-meaningless-1475299#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:55:43 +0530 <![CDATA[The spec-wars seem to have peaked, where phone specifications aren't seeming to be as important as they were a few years ago.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/china-has-now-eclipsed-us-in-ai-research-1474153 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/china-has-now-eclipsed-us-in-ai-research-1474153#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:43:18 +0530 <![CDATA[In fact, as more industries and policymakers awaken to the benefits of machine learning, two countries appear to be pulling away in the research race.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-phones-are-here-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-the-samsung-galaxy-note-7-1473581 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-phones-are-here-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-the-samsung-galaxy-note-7-1473581#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2016 12:26:52 +0530 <![CDATA[The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall has provided Google the perfect platform to promote its new Pixel smartphones in the high-end segment of the market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-d1c-and-other-android-phones-may-just-be-worth-the-wait-1473208 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nokia-d1c-and-other-android-phones-may-just-be-worth-the-wait-1473208#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2016 14:03:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Nokia's return to the smartphone market may be a cause for celebration for the company's fans, as the leaked reports and last year's N1 tablet suggest that we may finally be getting the Nokia-made Android phone we have been waiting for.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-7-recall-the-name-that-wasnt-meant-to-be-1472827 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-7-recall-the-name-that-wasnt-meant-to-be-1472827#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2016 14:19:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung is facing a tough challenge as it tries to emerge from the ashes of the Galaxy Note 7 recall and is faced by more setbacks in its efforts to contain the fiasco.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/life-after-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-the-nexus-will-be-missed-1471424 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/life-after-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-the-nexus-will-be-missed-1471424#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:18:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Google would like us to forget the Nexus range with the Pixel and Pixel XL, but that's far from the case.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-killing-nexus-smartphones-was-the-right-thing-to-do-1471413 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-killing-nexus-smartphones-was-the-right-thing-to-do-1471413#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:04:19 +0530 <![CDATA[The end of the Nexus line has provoked an emotional response but honestly, it was just time to call it a day.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/yes-you-should-buy-a-smart-tv-1470831 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/yes-you-should-buy-a-smart-tv-1470831#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:06:13 +0530 <![CDATA[With quality content moving away from your set-top box onto the Internet, nows the time to invest in a Smart TV.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-yet-another-expensive-experiment-1470258 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-yet-another-expensive-experiment-1470258#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2016 12:47:40 +0530 <![CDATA[The Pixel and Pixel XL headlined Google's 'Made By Google' Event. The phones usher in a new era for Android.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/are-the-amazon-flipkart-snapdeal-sales-a-good-time-to-buy-tech-you-want-1468472 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/are-the-amazon-flipkart-snapdeal-sales-a-good-time-to-buy-tech-you-want-1468472#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2016 14:40:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Buying a gadget but want to avoid buyers remorse? We have one fool proof tip here.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/google-andromeda-would-be-an-ission-that-chrome-os-has-failed-1467586 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/google-andromeda-would-be-an-ission-that-chrome-os-has-failed-1467586#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2016 17:06:57 +0530 <![CDATA[A rumour suggests that Android and Chrome OS are going to merge, itting that the latter was really a failure.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/too-many-notifications-are-making-smartphones-unusable-1464512 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/too-many-notifications-are-making-smartphones-unusable-1464512#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:12:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Excessive notifications for the same information and spammy promotional messages make notifications a pain to deal with and drive people away from apps.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/how-pokemon-go-took-over-my-life-and-improved-it-1460374 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/how-pokemon-go-took-over-my-life-and-improved-it-1460374#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:08:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Since ing the app on July 6, I've ed 117 types of Pokemon to my Pokedex.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/four-reasons-why-indian-hyperlocal-startups-failed-1459404 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/four-reasons-why-indian-hyperlocal-startups-failed-1459404#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:12:16 +0530 <![CDATA[How do hyperlocal startups make money, and why doesn't it always work out?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-7-vs-ps4-a-tale-of-two-big-tech-events-1456199 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-7-vs-ps4-a-tale-of-two-big-tech-events-1456199#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:32:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's event gave us more of the same with minor under the hood updates; Sony's new console doesn't change too much either, so which group of fans should be happier right now?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/dropping-the-3-5mm-headphone-jack-was-the-right-move-by-apple-1456188 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/dropping-the-3-5mm-headphone-jack-was-the-right-move-by-apple-1456188#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:17:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple is getting a lot of flack for dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack, but come back in a year and you'll see no one really cared.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-ps4-pro-wont-solve-the-ps4s-biggest-problem-1455894 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-ps4-pro-wont-solve-the-ps4s-biggest-problem-1455894#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:38:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Despite touting virtual reality, HDR, high resolution, all the tech and hardware advancements in the PS4 Pro won't fix Sony's most glaring failure this generation.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jio-business-model-how-can-it-make-money-1454531 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jio-business-model-how-can-it-make-money-1454531#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:37:02 +0530 <![CDATA[How will Reliance Jio make money despite plans offering free calls and cheap data? The answer is actually pretty straightforward.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jio-is-doomed-to-repeat-2002-if-it-cant-deliver-customer-service-1453782 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/reliance-jio-is-doomed-to-repeat-2002-if-it-cant-deliver-customer-service-1453782#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Mon, 05 Sep 2016 10:54:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Why the Reliance Jio launch is like a flashback to 2002, and Reliance's CDMA rollout.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/twitter-just-became-even-more-like-a-cable-company-1453265 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/twitter-just-became-even-more-like-a-cable-company-1453265#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2016 17:12:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Twitter is beginning to offer individual s and entities the chance to make money off the videos they post.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/how-the-eus-ruling-on-apple-explains-why-brexit-happened-1452532 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/how-the-eus-ruling-on-apple-explains-why-brexit-happened-1452532#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:01:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Under the EU ruling, Apple would be required to pay Ireland more than $14.5 billion in back taxes.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-is-getting-better-nexus-is-getting-worse-1450231 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-is-getting-better-nexus-is-getting-worse-1450231#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:04:18 +0530 <![CDATA[Another year, another update to Android. While Google has gotten better at delivering a compelling experience on its mobile OS, it's hard to say the same about its attempts at rolling out flagship phones.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/intels-strategy-for-the-post-pc-world-begins-to-take-real-shape-874697 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/intels-strategy-for-the-post-pc-world-begins-to-take-real-shape-874697#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:50:26 +0530 <![CDATA[ntel is emerging from a huge reinvention, and we can now understand what its vision is for technology at all levels.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/why-is-the-ipad-pro-a-computer-because-apples-courting-the-business-market-874284 https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/why-is-the-ipad-pro-a-computer-because-apples-courting-the-business-market-874284#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[tablets]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:20:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's currently making the case that the iPad Pro, which s a keyboard and a stylus, is a "computer."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tim-cooks-own-slow-brand-of-innovation-873895 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tim-cooks-own-slow-brand-of-innovation-873895#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2016 15:40:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Cook is an outlier in a go-go-go tech world. His accomplishments are on a long-term scale.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-privacy-debate-is-personal-to-tim-cook-873533 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-privacy-debate-is-personal-to-tim-cook-873533#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:27:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple CEO Tim Cook dismisses the idea that his upbringing influenced his views on privacy.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/i-already-live-in-the-future-and-so-should-you-871743 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/i-already-live-in-the-future-and-so-should-you-871743#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:11:10 +0530 <![CDATA[The pace of technological change is rapidly accelerating, and those changes are coming to you very soon.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/a-pressing-concern-about-the-next-iphone-871413 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/a-pressing-concern-about-the-next-iphone-871413#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2016 17:28:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Reports from reliable sources about a Force Touch home button on the next iPhone are troubling.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-nes-classic-edition-and-sega-mega-drive-classic-represent-a-wasted-opportunity-870689 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-nes-classic-edition-and-sega-mega-drive-classic-represent-a-wasted-opportunity-870689#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:18:28 +0530 <![CDATA[Everything old is new again except the Nintendo Entertainment System: NES Classic Edition and Sega Mega Drive Classic Game Console. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/what-instagram-stories-says-about-the-state-of-social-media-869184 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/what-instagram-stories-says-about-the-state-of-social-media-869184#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2016 18:18:57 +0530 <![CDATA[This is about how every major platform is looking to jump ship and change course for new audiences.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/will-the-samsung-galaxy-note-7-be-the-last-note-868650 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/will-the-samsung-galaxy-note-7-be-the-last-note-868650#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:21:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Note 7 comes at a price of EUR 699 (roughly Rs. 52,300). Is it different enough from the Galaxy S7 Edge?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/apples-latest-earnings-reveal-the-quiet-genius-of-itunes-868217 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/apples-latest-earnings-reveal-the-quiet-genius-of-itunes-868217#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:17:46 +0530 <![CDATA[After Apple's earnings report last week, there's little denying that, in iTunes, Apple has an amazing golden goose.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/black-panther-and-captain-marvel-have-me-excited-about-marvel-films-again-866587 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/black-panther-and-captain-marvel-have-me-excited-about-marvel-films-again-866587#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:05:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The world of comic book-inspired movie franchises have largely been white male creations by white male creators, but inclusion is on the rise.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/why-elon-musks-crazy-plans-for-tesla-are-perfectly-sane-864940 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/why-elon-musks-crazy-plans-for-tesla-are-perfectly-sane-864940#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Mon, 25 Jul 2016 13:13:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla may well stumble because it is trying to do too much too fast, but Musk's vision is sound.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-no-trying-but-failing-to-get-the-popular-smartphone-game-863049 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-no-trying-but-failing-to-get-the-popular-smartphone-game-863049#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:41:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Don't get me wrong. I played my share of Galaga, Pac-Man, and Tempest as a kid. I've got an email address, a Twitter handle, a Facebook page.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-ios-10-beta-hints-at-lots-of-change-not-all-of-it-welcome-862730 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/apples-ios-10-beta-hints-at-lots-of-change-not-all-of-it-welcome-862730#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2016 18:21:37 +0530 <![CDATA[After a week with the beta, I'm confused about where Apple is heading with this update.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/he-mans-back-to--pokemon-ghostbusters-and-star-trek-is-anything-new-862628 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/he-mans-back-to--pokemon-ghostbusters-and-star-trek-is-anything-new-862628#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:23:50 +0530 <![CDATA[TV shows, movies, cartoons, everything is getting recycled and it's not always for the better. Let's look ahead, not behind.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-gos-huge-success-makes-me-fear-not-cheer-the-future-of-gaming-860622 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-gos-huge-success-makes-me-fear-not-cheer-the-future-of-gaming-860622#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2016 09:56:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Mobile-game development is a low-risk, low-cost enterprise, creating games for the most widely available gaming platform out there.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-go-shows-augmented-reality-games-are-the-future-860438 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/pokemon-go-shows-augmented-reality-games-are-the-future-860438#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2016 18:24:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Natural life meets battery life. What a concept.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/mobile-disservice-centres-bring-customer-despair-859919 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/mobile-disservice-centres-bring-customer-despair-859919#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:58:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Getting a mobile phone serviced is more often than not a frustrating experience, and needs to get better.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-may-finally-double-the-storage-of-its-cheapest-phones-858363 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-may-finally-double-the-storage-of-its-cheapest-phones-858363#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 07 Jul 2016 22:19:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple will reportedly release the base model of the iPhone with 32 GB of storage rather than 16 GB.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-tesla-didnt-really-crash-itself-857405 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-tesla-didnt-really-crash-itself-857405#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2016 18:03:57 +0530 <![CDATA[The model was not designed to be and should not have been considered to be fully self-driving.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/why-usb-audio-isnt-music-for-consumers-ears-856889 https://www.gadgets360.com/audio/opinion/why-usb-audio-isnt-music-for-consumers-ears-856889#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[audio]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2016 14:43:07 +0530 <![CDATA[USB Audio may seem like the way forward, but there's very little actual benefit to it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/james-bond-needs-to-grow-up-852645 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/james-bond-needs-to-grow-up-852645#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2016 13:08:14 +0530 <![CDATA[We all know him as 007, the spy who gets the ladies one way or another. It's about time we stop looking at it as a positive.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-can-take-a-bigger-stand-against-trump-than-its-rivals-851845 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-apple-can-take-a-bigger-stand-against-trump-than-its-rivals-851845#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:33:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Trump has repeatedly criticised Apple for its reliance on foreign labour as well as for its stance to oppose FBI demands.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/the-amazing-artificial-intelligence-we-were-promised-is-coming-finally-850669 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/the-amazing-artificial-intelligence-we-were-promised-is-coming-finally-850669#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2016 11:48:36 +0530 <![CDATA[In the fields in which it is trained, AI is now exceeding the capabilities of humans.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/e3-2016-doesnt-deserve-your-optimism-849764 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/e3-2016-doesnt-deserve-your-optimism-849764#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2016 11:42:00 +0530 <![CDATA[E3 2016 may have seen God of War, Xbox One S, Project Scorpio, a new Quake, and a whole lot more, but there's no reason to celebrate the world's biggest game show. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/did-microsoft-royally-flub-its-xbox-one-s-launch-849390 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/did-microsoft-royally-flub-its-xbox-one-s-launch-849390#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2016 15:25:53 +0530 <![CDATA[Keep in mind, too, that Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo aren't just competing with each other.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-3-loop-vrs-failure-to-launch-849361 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/oneplus-3-loop-vrs-failure-to-launch-849361#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2016 14:37:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Getting your brand to stand out in a crowded market is hard, but OnePlus' VR launch isn't the answer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/what-uber-and-strippers-have-in-common-847457 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/what-uber-and-strippers-have-in-common-847457#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:03:29 +0530 <![CDATA[Dancers make their money from tips and from what has been decorously called "performance fees," presumably paid for lap dances.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2016-the-pc-industry-at-a-crossroads-846994 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/computex-2016-the-pc-industry-at-a-crossroads-846994#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:20:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Usually one of the world's most exuberant tech shows, Computex in 2016 was a bleak reflection of an industry at a critical juncture.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-ultimate-edition-should-you-care-846100 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-ultimate-edition-should-you-care-846100#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:01:24 +0530 <![CDATA[The new trailer promises a more detailed look at the characters and their motivations, and could help fix some of the real issues with Batman v Superman.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/a-self-driving-car-will-be-my-godsend-845718 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/a-self-driving-car-will-be-my-godsend-845718#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:24:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Herbie is the name I am going to give our self-driving car. This stems from my fond memories of the film "The Love Bug."]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/can-the-yu-yunicorn-be-called-a-flagship-845690 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/can-the-yu-yunicorn-be-called-a-flagship-845690#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:29:40 +0530 <![CDATA[We take a deeper look at all the things that Yu's new flagship has to offer, to make it worthy enough to pit against other flagship smartphones in the market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/everything-you-think-you-know-about-ai-is-wrong-844820 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/everything-you-think-you-know-about-ai-is-wrong-844820#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:15:33 +0530 <![CDATA[It's important to talk about the impact AI will have on our future now, while we have a chance to do something about it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/these-days-its-facebook-that-defines-pornography-842695 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/these-days-its-facebook-that-defines-pornography-842695#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Sat, 28 May 2016 13:46:22 +0530 <![CDATA[On today's Internet, those making the rules are the unelected "sovereigns of cyberspace" that operate without ability, and often with little respect to our hard-won freedoms.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/that-study-critiquing-nasas-bad-science-on-asteroids-is-pretty-bad-science-842494 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/that-study-critiquing-nasas-bad-science-on-asteroids-is-pretty-bad-science-842494#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Fri, 27 May 2016 18:20:38 +0530 <![CDATA[Myhrvold's paper, which he's made available online, is 110 pages long and has not yet been through the process of peer review.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-will-become-prey-not-the-predator-842322 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-will-become-prey-not-the-predator-842322#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 27 May 2016 11:35:44 +0530 <![CDATA[The downside of monopolies comes much later, as the monopolist ages and starts to crowd out potential new competitors without delivering new value.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/superhero-movies-are-turning-into-comic-books-and-thats-not-good-841891 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/superhero-movies-are-turning-into-comic-books-and-thats-not-good-841891#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Thu, 26 May 2016 11:42:06 +0530 <![CDATA[The lack of stakes, and fear of becoming 'unlikeable', is killing all dramatic tension. The movies are afraid of growth, and it shows.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/microsofts-move-away-from-making-smartphones-actually-makes-a-lot-of-sense-841842 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/microsofts-move-away-from-making-smartphones-actually-makes-a-lot-of-sense-841842#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 26 May 2016 09:45:20 +0530 <![CDATA[It may sound a little bonkers to get out of the smartphone market now, when everyone and their mothers are glued to their mobile devices.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/is-apple-really-at-the-risk-of-becoming-blackberry-840982 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/is-apple-really-at-the-risk-of-becoming-blackberry-840982#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 10:26:37 +0530 <![CDATA[To be compared to BlackBerry is to be told that you're a bad combination of short-sighted, delusional and content to rest on your laurels.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/3d-printing-is-far-from-replacing-manufacturing-today-839683 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/3d-printing-is-far-from-replacing-manufacturing-today-839683#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Fri, 20 May 2016 12:06:38 +0530 <![CDATA[The technology shows a lot of potential, but it needs to mature a lot before it can see widespread adoption.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/trumps-demand-that-apple-must-make-iphones-in-the-us-actually-isnt-that-crazy-838983 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/trumps-demand-that-apple-must-make-iphones-in-the-us-actually-isnt-that-crazy-838983#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 18 May 2016 18:08:53 +0530 <![CDATA[China's labour, real estate, and energy costs have increased to the point that they are comparable to some parts of the United States.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/is-twitter-finally-making-a-good-decision-about-the-140-character-limit-838399 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/is-twitter-finally-making-a-good-decision-about-the-140-character-limit-838399#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Tue, 17 May 2016 11:52:11 +0530 <![CDATA[After months of vacillating, Twitter is reportedly all set to break the 140-character limit, in the best way possible.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-doesnt-really-need-3d-touch-837280 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/android-doesnt-really-need-3d-touch-837280#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 19:40:25 +0530 <![CDATA[My take on the usefulness of a feature like 3D Touch for the Android platform.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/360-video-is-more-fad-than-future-837079 https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/360-video-is-more-fad-than-future-837079#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cameras]]> Fri, 13 May 2016 12:24:00 +0530 <![CDATA[360-degree video is certainly fun, but it's more of a 'enjoy it while it lasts' kind of deal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/from-a-non-issue-to-most-836285 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/from-a-non-issue-to-most-836285#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 11 May 2016 12:56:51 +0530 <![CDATA[A look at net neutrality regulations around the world, and what's missing right now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tesla-needs-more-than-elon-musk-to-survive-835454 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tesla-needs-more-than-elon-musk-to-survive-835454#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Mon, 09 May 2016 13:46:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla needs to become a lot more like the automakers Musk's investors can't stop deriding.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/carrier-billing-is-not-going-to-help-indian-game-companies-834636 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/carrier-billing-is-not-going-to-help-indian-game-companies-834636#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 06 May 2016 19:21:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Don't believe the hype, little will change with the advent of carrier billing on the Play Store.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-spoilers-who-cares-now-that-book-snobs-arent-the-ones-sharing-them-834443 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-spoilers-who-cares-now-that-book-snobs-arent-the-ones-sharing-them-834443#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 06 May 2016 12:43:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Show only Game of Thrones fans have complained about book spoilers for years. Now, they can't keep anything to themselves.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/a-brief-history-of-atom-why-quitting-smartphones-was-the-best-thing-intel-could-have-done-834088 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/a-brief-history-of-atom-why-quitting-smartphones-was-the-best-thing-intel-could-have-done-834088#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 05 May 2016 16:16:35 +0530 <![CDATA[The Atom name has been used on a long line of Us which have borne witness to the incredible ways in which technology has grown and changed over the past decade.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/are-tech-giants-making-money-on-the-cloud-833559 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/are-tech-giants-making-money-on-the-cloud-833559#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 04 May 2016 12:40:49 +0530 <![CDATA[The answer is, "not really," and that's an issue that investors should raise with tech leaders.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-a-custom-soc-may-not-be-worth-the-trouble-for-xiaomi-833164 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-a-custom-soc-may-not-be-worth-the-trouble-for-xiaomi-833164#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 03 May 2016 17:19:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The Chinese company is rumoured to be considering getting its own custom SoC but the move might be more trouble than it's worth.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tesla-is-the-spark-that-apple-needs-831544 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/tesla-is-the-spark-that-apple-needs-831544#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:14:34 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple needs another Steve Jobs to reinvent itself otherwise it will the ranks of HP and Compaq - it may find him in Elon Musk.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/something-is-rotten-in-the-state-of-apple-830886 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/something-is-rotten-in-the-state-of-apple-830886#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:57:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's business model is largely dependent on selling one hugely successful product - the iPhone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-has-run-out-of-books-to-adapt-should-you-still-watch-it-828862 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/game-of-thrones-has-run-out-of-books-to-adapt-should-you-still-watch-it-828862#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:13:39 +0530 <![CDATA[If you're a fan of George R R Martin's books over the HBO show, are you going to wait for the next book before watching the season?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/i-regret-giving-my-children-cell-phones-but-not-for-the-reasons-youd-think-828605 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/i-regret-giving-my-children-cell-phones-but-not-for-the-reasons-youd-think-828605#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:16:42 +0530 <![CDATA[As we acquire the trappings of adulthood, we also acquire the burdens.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/no-it-is-not-okay-for-smartphones-to-ditch-the-35mm-headphone-socket-828567 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/no-it-is-not-okay-for-smartphones-to-ditch-the-35mm-headphone-socket-828567#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2016 17:06:25 +0530 <![CDATA[You're limiting yourself significantly by not having the 3.5mm socket on your phone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/petitions-against-surge-pricing-are-as-misguided-as-its-defence-827464 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/petitions-against-surge-pricing-are-as-misguided-as-its-defence-827464#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:44:12 +0530 <![CDATA[Uber and Ola aren't going to get rich from surge pricing; but that doesn't mean we should blindly trust the algorithm just because they do.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/top-end-smartphone-specifications-have-become-an-overkill-826993 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/top-end-smartphone-specifications-have-become-an-overkill-826993#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2016 11:21:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Flagship smartphones try too hard to impress, often relying on unnecessary features and numbers to sound impressive.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/htc-10-may-be-the-best-phone-but-that-still-may-not-be-enough-1-826068 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/htc-10-may-be-the-best-phone-but-that-still-may-not-be-enough-1-826068#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:43:03 +0530 <![CDATA[The newest phone from the Taiwanese manufacturer marks a culmination of the company's failures on multiple fronts.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/disneys-the-jungle-book-is-spectacular-but-the-book-is-much-better-824245 https://www.gadgets360.com/culture/opinion/disneys-the-jungle-book-is-spectacular-but-the-book-is-much-better-824245#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[culture]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:49:01 +0530 <![CDATA[If you enjoyed watching Disney's The Jungle Book film, here's why you will fall in love with Rudyard Kipling's short stories.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/twitter-is-basically-a-cable-company-now-822853 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/twitter-is-basically-a-cable-company-now-822853#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:42:29 +0530 <![CDATA[All this activity threatens to put more pressure on traditional cable firms that are struggling to meet consumers where they are.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/no-you-are-not-saving-the-environment-by-driving-a-tesla-821950 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/no-you-are-not-saving-the-environment-by-driving-a-tesla-821950#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:56:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Tesla's electric cars are engineering marvels, but the hype around them feels more like hyperbole.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/mi-5-in-india-its-time-for-xiaomi-to-ditch-flash-sales-820293 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/mi-5-in-india-its-time-for-xiaomi-to-ditch-flash-sales-820293#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:19:39 +0530 <![CDATA[Excited after the Mi 5 price tag? Unfortunately, the chances of you getting one are pretty slim.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-ses-rs-39000-price-tag-relax-the-mrp-doesnt-mean-what-it-used-to-818204 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-ses-rs-39000-price-tag-relax-the-mrp-doesnt-mean-what-it-used-to-818204#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:37:31 +0530 <![CDATA[iPhone SE's "new" price in India has received a lot of criticism.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-the-iphone-se-is-more-made-for-us-than-you-probably-realise-817172 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-the-iphone-se-is-more-made-for-us-than-you-probably-realise-817172#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:53:24 +0530 <![CDATA[The smaller form factor is not popular in India, and the pricing is still too high here.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-flagship-features-all-budget-phones-must-have-too-814868 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-flagship-features-all-budget-phones-must-have-too-814868#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:31:10 +0530 <![CDATA[These features are becoming the norm on flagship phones, but they're still a little harder to find in budget devices, but they're important enough that manufacturer need to start including them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/privacy-on-android-the-battle-you-have-already-lost-814724 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/privacy-on-android-the-battle-you-have-already-lost-814724#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:16:23 +0530 <![CDATA[Android permissions represent a real privacy risk, and not enough is done to address this either in of improving privacy, or educating s.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/virtual-reality-doesnt-have-to-be-creepy-really-814252 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/virtual-reality-doesnt-have-to-be-creepy-really-814252#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:26:29 +0530 <![CDATA[I it that one of the greatest weaknesses of virtual reality headsets are how they look from the outside.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/vr-is-confusing-isolating-and-incredibly-fun-813753 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/vr-is-confusing-isolating-and-incredibly-fun-813753#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Tue, 15 Mar 2016 12:16:40 +0530 <![CDATA[Virtual reality gets better and better the more we use it, but first impressions are hard to overcome. Will that mean it becomes just another fad?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/dear-startups-its-time-to-be-the-best-not-just-the-biggest-812359 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/dear-startups-its-time-to-be-the-best-not-just-the-biggest-812359#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:40:36 +0530 <![CDATA[It has been just couple of weeks since the Ola Shuttle service commenced in my area and there are already major downsides. Why does this happen to every startup?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-that-could-solve-louisiana-moms-murder-languishes-unused-812350 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/iphone-that-could-solve-louisiana-moms-murder-languishes-unused-812350#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:21:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Police think the pregnant mother's smartphone could hold texts or diary entries revealing who killed her.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/disneys-zootopia-is-a-childrens-movie-on-the-surface-that-has-lessons-for-every-adult-811427 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/disneys-zootopia-is-a-childrens-movie-on-the-surface-that-has-lessons-for-every-adult-811427#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:37:36 +0530 <![CDATA[The new animated feature from the house of Walt Disney tells the story of a street smart fox and an optimistic new bunny cop, but is something very different at its heart.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/forget-odd-even-everyone-should-just-work-from-home-809696 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/forget-odd-even-everyone-should-just-work-from-home-809696#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2016 09:37:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Tech companies that embrace remote working will be doing our cities, and its employees a big favour.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/what-if-the-san-bernardino-shooters-had-been-using-a-samsung-galaxy-phone-809315 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/what-if-the-san-bernardino-shooters-had-been-using-a-samsung-galaxy-phone-809315#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:25:08 +0530 <![CDATA[It's a logical thing to ask, given that Samsung is the most popular smartphone maker after Apple.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/technology-has-changed-the-patent-world-809093 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/technology-has-changed-the-patent-world-809093#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:47:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Do we even need patents in an era in which technology is advancing so rapidly that it makes entire computing platforms obsolete?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-technology-at-the-heart-of-the-apple-fbi-debate-explained-808585 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-technology-at-the-heart-of-the-apple-fbi-debate-explained-808585#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:08:41 +0530 <![CDATA[The transition to automatic updates has significantly improved the state of cyber-security - but it can also be misused.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/do-indian-startups-have-a-service-problem-806809 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/do-indian-startups-have-a-service-problem-806809#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:39:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Are companies focusing so much on growth that they forget the basics? When the CEO becomes an important line of customer care, it's a problem.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/what-a-creepy-photo-of-mark-zuckerberg-says-about-our-dystopian-tech-future-806658 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/what-a-creepy-photo-of-mark-zuckerberg-says-about-our-dystopian-tech-future-806658#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:55:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Hundreds of people are seen to be sharing a physical space, but no perception, no experience, no phenomenological anchor.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/vr-the-new-proving-ground-for-mobile-giants-805426 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/vr-the-new-proving-ground-for-mobile-giants-805426#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 17:56:05 +0530 <![CDATA[At a time when phones are getting steadily more predictable, it's not surprising that manufacturers have turned to VR when searching for the next big thing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/hey-samsung-just-beefing-up-your-phone-isnt-enough-anymore-805377 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/hey-samsung-just-beefing-up-your-phone-isnt-enough-anymore-805377#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:35:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Iterative improvements on existing technology won't cut it any more. Innovation has to go beyond better specifications.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/freedom-251-is-too-expensive-soon-someone-could-pay-you-to-use-their-phone-803958 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/freedom-251-is-too-expensive-soon-someone-could-pay-you-to-use-their-phone-803958#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:09:32 +0530 <![CDATA[Launched at Rs. 251, Freedom 251 is the most affordable smartphone in the world. But why stop at that?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/quantum-break-for-pc-shows-the-needs-of-the-many-outweigh-the-needs-of-the-few-802552 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/quantum-break-for-pc-shows-the-needs-of-the-many-outweigh-the-needs-of-the-few-802552#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:41:31 +0530 <![CDATA[If someone at Sony is reading this, now would be a good time to consider bringing Uncharted 4 to the PC.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/silicon-valley-needs-to-lead-a-smart-and-civil-conversation-on-inequality-801223 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/silicon-valley-needs-to-lead-a-smart-and-civil-conversation-on-inequality-801223#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:18:33 +0530 <![CDATA[There are very few issues that Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, and Hillary Clinton all agree on. One of them is the growing problem of inequality in income and wealth.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/innovation-in-smartphone-technology-has-slowed-down-800565 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/innovation-in-smartphone-technology-has-slowed-down-800565#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2016 12:34:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Innovation in smartphones is slowing down, and improvements have simply become about numbers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/i-dont-care-how-you-do-it-someone-has-to-fix-the-cable-box-799139 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/i-dont-care-how-you-do-it-someone-has-to-fix-the-cable-box-799139#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2016 15:56:11 +0530 <![CDATA[The cable box is not a great product. It certainly is not one that feels updated for a modern age.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ea-wants-to-win-pc-gamers-back-but-its-actions-say-otherwise-798781 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/ea-wants-to-win-pc-gamers-back-but-its-actions-say-otherwise-798781#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:31:27 +0530 <![CDATA[While it's irable for EA to want to do right by the PC gaming community, it's not done much to really restore faith at this point.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-moto-x-force-shouldnt-exist-in-2016-797337 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-moto-x-force-shouldnt-exist-in-2016-797337#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2016 13:28:01 +0530 <![CDATA[The question is not why Moto X Force is shatterproof. The question is why your smartphone isn't.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/hybrids-could-save-both-the-pc-and-tablet-795963 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/hybrids-could-save-both-the-pc-and-tablet-795963#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:01:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Hybrid devices might just be the ticket to get both PCs and tablets out of the slump.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/public-outcry-over-the-oculus-rift-price-misses-the-point-794977 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/public-outcry-over-the-oculus-rift-price-misses-the-point-794977#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:04:39 +0530 <![CDATA[The Oculus Rift is selling better than expected but it won't take VR to the mainstream either.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/startup-india-is-a-great-catchphrase-can-it-be-more-793080 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/startup-india-is-a-great-catchphrase-can-it-be-more-793080#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2016 13:49:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Will the startups that benefit off the Rs. 10,000 crore investment fund prove to be sustainable in the long run?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/for-smartphones-experience-finally-trumps-specifications-791538 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/for-smartphones-experience-finally-trumps-specifications-791538#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:52:26 +0530 <![CDATA[The recent phone launches hint towards a change in strategy of handset makers which have started stressing on the overall experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/at-ces-iot-was-everywhere-in-the-real-world-its-more-hype-than-reality-790108 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/at-ces-iot-was-everywhere-in-the-real-world-its-more-hype-than-reality-790108#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:31:05 +0530 <![CDATA[IoT is a buzzword that's generating a lot of hype, but that might be more about an industry needs to sell more products than about any meaningful benefit for consumers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/phone-makers-please-stop-teasing-devices-months-in-advance-788797 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/phone-makers-please-stop-teasing-devices-months-in-advance-788797#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2016 17:30:05 +0530 <![CDATA[Building attention with teasers is great, but if it's not handled properly the whole launch becomes a damp squib. And that's become all too common these days.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-twitters-rumoured-10000-character-limit-is-a-bad-idea-788111 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-twitters-rumoured-10000-character-limit-is-a-bad-idea-788111#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:04:52 +0530 <![CDATA[The social network is slowly transforming itself into becoming more like Facebook, and that's not necessarily a good idea.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/ces-from-the-viewpoint-of-an-indian-consumer-787226 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/ces-from-the-viewpoint-of-an-indian-consumer-787226#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 08 Jan 2016 14:10:48 +0530 <![CDATA[CES isn't that interesting to me, because technology trends that are important in the developed world aren't necessarily what Indian audiences care about.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-hate-fifa-and-i-cant-stop-playing-it-785411 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-hate-fifa-and-i-cant-stop-playing-it-785411#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:11:13 +0530 <![CDATA[The tribulations of being a football fan who loves video games]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-have-five-digital-personal-assistants-and-still-cant-get-anything-done-784817 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-have-five-digital-personal-assistants-and-still-cant-get-anything-done-784817#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2016 10:37:31 +0530 <![CDATA[These assistants give you information so you can do things, but don't actually do much for you.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/2015-was-the-year-where-things-did-not-come-to--thank-god-its-2016-784575 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/2015-was-the-year-where-things-did-not-come-to--thank-god-its-2016-784575#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 01 Jan 2016 11:51:47 +0530 <![CDATA[New year, new beginnings, but with some exceptions, few developments in the world of technology would make the year gone by worth ing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/web-apps-like-flipkart-lite-are-the-only-logical-end-for-apps-783942 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/web-apps-like-flipkart-lite-are-the-only-logical-end-for-apps-783942#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 30 Dec 2015 16:35:16 +0530 <![CDATA[From websites to Web apps to native apps, mobile is going to move to Web based apps like Flipkart Lite.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-real-story-of-oyo-rooms-ritesh-agarwal-783004 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-real-story-of-oyo-rooms-ritesh-agarwal-783004#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 28 Dec 2015 13:40:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Oyo is one of India's startup successes, but it's not without its skeletons either.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/usb-type-c-is-a-bag-of-hurt-782270 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/usb-type-c-is-a-bag-of-hurt-782270#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2015 13:22:21 +0530 <![CDATA[The new USB cable is far from a standard, and until that happens, it's more trouble than it's worth.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-naysayers-are-wrong-its-a-great-time-to-start-up-780608 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/the-naysayers-are-wrong-its-a-great-time-to-start-up-780608#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:47:36 +0530 <![CDATA[It seems like a better time than ever for aspiring entrepreneurs to take the leap.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-ups-and-downs-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-are-giving-me-a-heart-attack-779209 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-ups-and-downs-of-final-fantasy-vii-remake-are-giving-me-a-heart-attack-779209#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2015 14:05:57 +0530 <![CDATA[The hotly anticipated remake of Final Fantasy VII for the PS4 has me fascinated and frustrated in equal measure. Here's why.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/pc-bloatware-isnt-just-annoying-its-unsafe-too-778718 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/pc-bloatware-isnt-just-annoying-its-unsafe-too-778718#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2015 14:15:09 +0530 <![CDATA[We've reached a point where PC bloatware doesn't only spoil experience, but could also compromise one's security.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-youtube-of-vr-will-take-virtual-reality-mainstream-777649 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-youtube-of-vr-will-take-virtual-reality-mainstream-777649#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:53:02 +0530 <![CDATA[VR has a shot at going mainstream as long as everyone gets to be the content creator.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-odd-or-even-formula-isnt-going-to-help-delhi-775637 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/the-odd-or-even-formula-isnt-going-to-help-delhi-775637#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:16:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Formulas that determine which number plate is allowed at what time aren't going to make an impact.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/what-pm-modi-should-do-with-the-swachh-bharat-tax-774766 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/what-pm-modi-should-do-with-the-swachh-bharat-tax-774766#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:33:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Our government needs to come up with a million dollar innovation prize to deal with its sewage and sanitation problem.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/i-learnt-about-backups-the-hard-way-so-you-dont-have-to-773662 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/i-learnt-about-backups-the-hard-way-so-you-dont-have-to-773662#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:56:47 +0530 <![CDATA[It shouldn't have to take a disaster to teach people the value of regular backups. Here's what you need to know about keeping all your precious data safe.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/killing-the-vibe-range-wont-help-lenovo-or-motorola-772653 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/killing-the-vibe-range-wont-help-lenovo-or-motorola-772653#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2015 15:16:58 +0530 <![CDATA[Lenovo has now confirmed that the Vibe-range will live on and will be pushed by the brand in select markets.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-dumb-phone-isnt-dead-yet-771507 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-dumb-phone-isnt-dead-yet-771507#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2015 10:44:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Sure, smartphones are cool. But there are some pretty good reasons to go back to the dumbphone.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/its-all-connected-how-dcs-already-built-a-better-connected-universe-than-marvel-770750 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/its-all-connected-how-dcs-already-built-a-better-connected-universe-than-marvel-770750#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2015 17:03:03 +0530 <![CDATA[The Arrow, Flash, and now Legends of Tomorrow are all deeply interlinked shows, with crossovers and different tones, that coexist and come together nicely.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/life-on-the-cloud-im-staying-offline-where-i-can-769600 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/life-on-the-cloud-im-staying-offline-where-i-can-769600#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 12:20:33 +0530 <![CDATA[We're living in a time when people are talking about living in the cloud. But perhaps it's time these people got their feet on the ground.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/pc-gaming-is-getting-better-but-publishers-are-getting-worse-768606 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/pc-gaming-is-getting-better-but-publishers-are-getting-worse-768606#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:58:09 +0530 <![CDATA[Publisher apathy rears its ugly head one time too many for our liking.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/money-is-due-for-disruption-but-its-going-to-be-harder-than-e-commerce-767533 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/money-is-due-for-disruption-but-its-going-to-be-harder-than-e-commerce-767533#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:48:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Online payments companies can have a huge, and beneficial impact in India. But the existing players are motivated to keep it from happening.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-could-be-the-future-of-publishing-and-thats-not-a-good-thing-766554 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/facebook-could-be-the-future-of-publishing-and-thats-not-a-good-thing-766554#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:40:50 +0530 <![CDATA[Turning over your audience to Facebook just because they're already there makes as much sense as setting your house on fire just because it's flammable.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/as-podcasts-go-mainstream-will-the-big-corporations-take-over-765685 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/as-podcasts-go-mainstream-will-the-big-corporations-take-over-765685#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:52:51 +0530 <![CDATA[Podcasts will reach more people if a company with deep pockets starts promoting them, but it could chain the medium to a walled garden.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/motorolas-camera-and-why-pure-android-matters-764636 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/motorolas-camera-and-why-pure-android-matters-764636#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:11:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Motorola's inability to make a good camera app highlights one of the problems with the larger Android ecosystem]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/food-tech-has-problems-but-dont-call-it-a-bubble-763254 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/food-tech-has-problems-but-dont-call-it-a-bubble-763254#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2015 14:56:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Exuberance in the press has been instantly replaced with panic, but was either attitude justified?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-closes-gosf-but-online-deals-arent-going-away-762216 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-closes-gosf-but-online-deals-arent-going-away-762216#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:48:26 +0530 <![CDATA[We don't need Google to organize a deal-based sale during festival season anymore, because we've had enough of them already.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/why-google-should-merge-chrome-os-and-android-761178 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/why-google-should-merge-chrome-os-and-android-761178#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2015 12:45:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Both the operating systems as standalone services lack some features that a convergence between them could fill.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/xiaomi-from-chinas-apple-to-chinas-samsung-760277 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/xiaomi-from-chinas-apple-to-chinas-samsung-760277#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 16:20:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Xiaomi's thin profit margin has led the company to enter various segments. But is fragmenting its attention a good idea?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-im-not-a-fan-of-smartphones-with-fingerprint-scanners-759160 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-im-not-a-fan-of-smartphones-with-fingerprint-scanners-759160#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 30 Oct 2015 15:25:23 +0530 <![CDATA[You can't change your fingerprint after it gets hacked, and every device uses the same . That doesn't sound very secure.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/subscription-services-are-silently-eating-your-wallet-758323 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/subscription-services-are-silently-eating-your-wallet-758323#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:57:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Small amounts add up, and the temptation to sign up for services and subscriptions can result in significant recurring expenses.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/its-time-to-ban-the-selfie-757142 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/its-time-to-ban-the-selfie-757142#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:37:47 +0530 <![CDATA[Selfies are a problem that must be controlled and prevented from spreading.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/community-didnt-kill-yahoo-screen-yahoo-did-756234 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/community-didnt-kill-yahoo-screen-yahoo-did-756234#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2015 13:32:39 +0530 <![CDATA[The Web giant announced a $42 million write-down for its video division, and blamed Community, but the real reason lies closer to home.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/food-tech-and-hyperlocal-delivery-startups-have-a-packaging-problem-755334 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/food-tech-and-hyperlocal-delivery-startups-have-a-packaging-problem-755334#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:50:19 +0530 <![CDATA[From Grofers to Biteclub, hyperlocal delivery startups are filling our houses with packaging and plastic, and it needs to stop.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gaming-is-a-niche-in-india-because-game-retail-is-broken-754521 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gaming-is-a-niche-in-india-because-game-retail-is-broken-754521#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 18:47:23 +0530 <![CDATA[The Indian gaming market remains a tiny niche because most retailers know next to nothing about the product they are selling.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-problem-with-online-festive-sales-753277 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-problem-with-online-festive-sales-753277#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:50:07 +0530 <![CDATA[Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Great Indian Festive Sale, and Snapdeal all have huge 'festive' discounts, but there are very few real deals on offer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/google-maps-needs-to-learn-more-about-india-752183 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/google-maps-needs-to-learn-more-about-india-752183#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2015 11:48:36 +0530 <![CDATA[What's wrong with world's most widely used mapping service when it comes to India.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/high-end-gaming-laptops-are-fun-but-i-wouldnt-recommend-buying-one-751357 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/high-end-gaming-laptops-are-fun-but-i-wouldnt-recommend-buying-one-751357#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:12:25 +0530 <![CDATA[Why pay a for a device that is only borderline portable, has limited upgradeability and probably won't be able to handle demanding 3D games just a few years down the line?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-martian-is-the-best-ad-for-nasa-in-ages-750214 https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/opinion/the-martian-is-the-best-ad-for-nasa-in-ages-750214#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[entertainment]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:15:11 +0530 <![CDATA[With three films in as many years prominently featuring Nasa, has the agency found a new way to publicise its missions?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nexus-5x-and-nexus-6p-signal-a-return-to-form-for-google-749190 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/nexus-5x-and-nexus-6p-signal-a-return-to-form-for-google-749190#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2015 12:30:39 +0530 <![CDATA[After the misstep of the Nexus 6, Google has made a much needed course correction with its new Nexus smartphones, but is that enough to persuade buyers?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/digital-india-will-fail-if-indian-isps-arent-held-up-to-standards-746427 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/digital-india-will-fail-if-indian-isps-arent-held-up-to-standards-746427#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:25:01 +0530 <![CDATA[PM Modi's Digital India tour has reignited the battle for network neutrality in India. Following minor victories earlier this year, it's clear that round two is upon us now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/is-the-geek-era-of-tv-too-good-to-last-746027 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/is-the-geek-era-of-tv-too-good-to-last-746027#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:31:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Superhero shows are everywhere now, and many of them are pretty good too. It's a great time for comic book geeks, but there are some worrying signs that this won't last.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/smart-cities-wont-work-without-smart-citizens-745428 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/smart-cities-wont-work-without-smart-citizens-745428#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:00:34 +0530 <![CDATA[The disconnect between policy and practice means that the smart city initiative is doomed to failure, without first educating and engaging the populace.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-im-not-interested-in-what-apple-is-offering-744050 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-im-not-interested-in-what-apple-is-offering-744050#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:58:08 +0530 <![CDATA[Why you will not find me anywhere near the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus queues.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-angry-birds-trailer-is-making-me-angry-743938 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-angry-birds-trailer-is-making-me-angry-743938#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2015 15:11:47 +0530 <![CDATA[If you're a fan of Angry Birds - and thus presumably the reason this movie was greenlit - then you're not going to find anything familiar here.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/what-do-encryption-policy-porn-ban-and-net-neutrality-have-in-common-743489 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/what-do-encryption-policy-porn-ban-and-net-neutrality-have-in-common-743489#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:56:18 +0530 <![CDATA[The government has been quick to react to public outrage, which is great. Not making mistakes at all would be even better.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/phone-form-factors-are-static-but-accessories-are-bridging-the-gap-742516 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/phone-form-factors-are-static-but-accessories-are-bridging-the-gap-742516#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2015 12:43:28 +0530 <![CDATA[The slab is old and boring. Popular accessories are a hint of the shape of things to come.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/android-auto-and-apple-carplay-do-we-really-need-them-741577 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/android-auto-and-apple-carplay-do-we-really-need-them-741577#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:27:20 +0530 <![CDATA[Smart car platforms from Google and Apple don't offer enough value to make up for the added distraction.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/is-the-ipad-pro-the-best-portable-laptop-yet-740479 https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/is-the-ipad-pro-the-best-portable-laptop-yet-740479#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[tablets]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2015 12:07:39 +0530 <![CDATA[On the surface (no pun intended), the iPad Pro appears to be just a bigger iPad, but has the potential to replace laptops.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/moores-law-isnt-dead-but-it-could-become-irrelevant-740229 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/moores-law-isnt-dead-but-it-could-become-irrelevant-740229#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2015 18:21:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Could cloud computing put an end to the race for the most densely packed processor?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-new-apple-tv-is-my-next-game-console-738336 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-new-apple-tv-is-my-next-game-console-738336#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 17:27:27 +0530 <![CDATA[If any micro-console has what it takes to succeed, it's the new Apple TV.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-new-apple-tv-comes-with-old-familiar-gaming-experiences-738055 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-new-apple-tv-comes-with-old-familiar-gaming-experiences-738055#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2015 05:06:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Don't throw away your PS4, PC, or Xbox One. The new Apple TV will not be replacing any of them.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/ive-used-all-fitness-bands-and-i-wouldnt-recommend-any-of-them-737864 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/ive-used-all-fitness-bands-and-i-wouldnt-recommend-any-of-them-737864#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 09 Sep 2015 17:06:26 +0530 <![CDATA[Can a fitness wearable really help you get fit? Does it offer features your smartphone does not? We try to answer these questions.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-im-not-looking-forward-to-the-new-apple-tv-as-a-gamer-736912 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-im-not-looking-forward-to-the-new-apple-tv-as-a-gamer-736912#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2015 14:39:45 +0530 <![CDATA[And it's not Apple's fault. Well, almost.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/everyones-excited-about-sensors-connectivity-and-the-internet-of-things-except-me-736030 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/everyones-excited-about-sensors-connectivity-and-the-internet-of-things-except-me-736030#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:42:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Security, privacy, and safety are essential but rarely discussed aspects of the Internet of Things, and without them in place, the concept needs a lot of work.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-microsofts-push-into-googles-android-is-good-news-for-s-735156 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-microsofts-push-into-googles-android-is-good-news-for-s-735156#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:51:14 +0530 <![CDATA[Microsoft is looking to expand its base by offering its suite of apps pre-installed on Android devices. Should Google be worried?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/no-films-wont-take-vr-mainstream-but-experiences-will-734220 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/no-films-wont-take-vr-mainstream-but-experiences-will-734220#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:34:29 +0530 <![CDATA[The 360-degree videos on YouTube are an interesting curiosity, but they're no replacement for traditional cinema.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-singularity-is-coming-are-we-prepared-733481 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/the-singularity-is-coming-are-we-prepared-733481#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:35:03 +0530 <![CDATA[We're trying to make our smartphone assistant better, but there are bigger considerations we need to keep in mind.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-hate-angry-birds-2-and-im-addicted-to-it-732454 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/i-hate-angry-birds-2-and-im-addicted-to-it-732454#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:32:37 +0530 <![CDATA[Angry Birds was one of the greatest mobile games ever, but the franchise has now gone down the freemium path]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/our-computers-are-killing-us-and-the-desktop-is-my-last-hope-731474 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/our-computers-are-killing-us-and-the-desktop-is-my-last-hope-731474#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:14:46 +0530 <![CDATA[There aren't any permanent fixes to cope with RSI, so take regular breaks, and invest in a good workstation setup.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/you-can-use-your-mobile-wallet-i-will-use-the-cash-in-my-wallet-729660 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/you-can-use-your-mobile-wallet-i-will-use-the-cash-in-my-wallet-729660#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:52:57 +0530 <![CDATA[Paying online brings convenience, but it has its pitfalls still, which is why so many Indians still pay cash on delivery.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/out-there-is-an-unfair-game-that-fairly-shows-humans-position-in-the-universe-728692 https://www.gadgets360.com/others/opinion/out-there-is-an-unfair-game-that-fairly-shows-humans-position-in-the-universe-728692#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[others]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:39:03 +0530 <![CDATA[If you think the game Out There is unfair, then just imagine how many challenges lie ahead of us in our quest to reach the stars.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-5-innovation-or-an-afterthought-727885 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/samsung-galaxy-note-5-innovation-or-an-afterthought-727885#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 14 Aug 2015 14:29:37 +0530 <![CDATA[After the fairly unique Galaxy Note 4 last year, the Note 5 looks like a mildly different version of the Galaxy S6. Is the Note line on the way out?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gamescom-2015-was-all-about-power-to-the-players-heres-why-727050 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/gamescom-2015-was-all-about-power-to-the-players-heres-why-727050#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2015 17:44:20 +0530 <![CDATA[With open world games come player freedom. And that's never a bad thing.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/should-nokia-fans-celebrate-the-brands-return-to-smartphones-726118 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/should-nokia-fans-celebrate-the-brands-return-to-smartphones-726118#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2015 18:20:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Fans believe that Nokia minus Microsoft will be an instant hit. The reality is that the brand might be returning as just a logo.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/the-pc-is-evolving-small-form-factors-will-keep-the-desktop-alive-724449 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/the-pc-is-evolving-small-form-factors-will-keep-the-desktop-alive-724449#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:20:07 +0530 <![CDATA[From Mini-ITX to palm-sized desktops to the Intel Compute Stick, the PC is undergoing a design renaissance.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/is-halo-wars-2-a-desperate-hail-mary-for-microsoft-723979 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/is-halo-wars-2-a-desperate-hail-mary-for-microsoft-723979#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:34:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Flat Xbox One sales outside the US have resulted in Microsoft taking to the extreme.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-swearing-off-ola-but-not-uber-makes-no-sense-723251 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-swearing-off-ola-but-not-uber-makes-no-sense-723251#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:32:53 +0530 <![CDATA[The on-demand taxi services don't, or can't, enforce exclusivity, so why outrage about just one company?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-im-considering-abandoning-social-media-721184 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-im-considering-abandoning-social-media-721184#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2015 11:28:19 +0530 <![CDATA[Social forums are losing their personal charm and becoming more about selling stuff.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/why-we-indians-arent-cord-cutters-yet-720333 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/why-we-indians-arent-cord-cutters-yet-720333#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:06:02 +0530 <![CDATA[The television experience is steadily getting worse, but 'cord-cutters' are still few in number. Why is this?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/tvs-flash-isnt-the-hero-he-thinks-he-is-719371 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/tvs-flash-isnt-the-hero-he-thinks-he-is-719371#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2015 13:32:34 +0530 <![CDATA[The latest comic book show from the DC universe has a subversive message hidden in plain sight.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/fup-fair-usage-policy-is-an-ufp-unfair-policy-718538 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/fup-fair-usage-policy-is-an-ufp-unfair-policy-718538#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:26:58 +0530 <![CDATA[FUP limits have not kept pace with the growth of Internet services, and are completely unreasonable today.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/flipkart-we-need-to-talk-717443 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/flipkart-we-need-to-talk-717443#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 11:07:32 +0530 <![CDATA[India's biggest e-commerce player is thinking of an app only strategy. For some s at least, it's the end of our relationship with the brand.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-paid-ios-apps-at-rs-10-is-great-news-for-consumers-developers-and-apple-716168 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-paid-ios-apps-at-rs-10-is-great-news-for-consumers-developers-and-apple-716168#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:38:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Apps could soon become far more affordable, leading to more impulse purchases on Apple's App Store.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-is-hiring-an-seo-expert-to-do-better-in-google-rankings-716106 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/google-is-hiring-an-seo-expert-to-do-better-in-google-rankings-716106#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2015 13:35:55 +0530 <![CDATA[Google wants to hire someone who can help its sites do better - on Google Search.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/life-after-iwata-the-games-industry-has-lost-its-sense-of-fun-715132 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/life-after-iwata-the-games-industry-has-lost-its-sense-of-fun-715132#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:47:31 +0530 <![CDATA[Nintendo has lost its CEO and we're all the poorer for it.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/airtel-4g-is-already-getting-criticism-but-are-things-that-bad-714678 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/airtel-4g-is-already-getting-criticism-but-are-things-that-bad-714678#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:22:48 +0530 <![CDATA[Wondering how to get a 4G Airtel SIM? We already did, and here's our first hand experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/i-watched-tv-on-tv-and-i-want-out-713612 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/i-watched-tv-on-tv-and-i-want-out-713612#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2015 00:28:35 +0530 <![CDATA[Television channels have steadily made the viewing experience unbearable. It's time to jump ship and cut the cord.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/to-apple-love-india-712796 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/to-apple-love-india-712796#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:55:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Apple's overpriced products have become more restrictive and less appealing over the years. It's time for a shakeup, especially in the Indian market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-apples-beats-1-radio-has-me-completely-hooked-712285 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-apples-beats-1-radio-has-me-completely-hooked-712285#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:30:14 +0530 <![CDATA[From great music to A-list artists, Beats 1 radio is the one factor that puts Apple Music ahead of its competition.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-want-to-buy-the-ps4-now-and-e3-2015-is-to-blame-712000 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-want-to-buy-the-ps4-now-and-e3-2015-is-to-blame-712000#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:49:13 +0530 <![CDATA[The latest round of announcements have convinced me to take the plunge. But when will Sony India drop the price of the PlayStation 4?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-you-should-give-the-price-wars-a-miss-and--the-smartphone-elite-711025 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-you-should-give-the-price-wars-a-miss-and--the-smartphone-elite-711025#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2015 13:22:54 +0530 <![CDATA[While Xiaomi and company cater to the bourgeois, power s should continue to spend big money on a superior experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/drones-are-coming-for-better-and-for-worse-709622 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/drones-are-coming-for-better-and-for-worse-709622#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2015 11:58:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Drones are already used for everything from target killing to scientific research - while the dangers are real, so are the benefits.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/with-ios-9-the-ipad-is-ready-to-be-more-than-just-a-bigger-iphone-707704 https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/with-ios-9-the-ipad-is-ready-to-be-more-than-just-a-bigger-iphone-707704#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[tablets]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2015 11:26:34 +0530 <![CDATA[True multitasking in iOS 9 makes the newest iPad a far more appealing device than before.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-assassins-creed-syndicate-is-the-game-im-most-looking-forward-to-this-year-706883 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/why-assassins-creed-syndicate-is-the-game-im-most-looking-forward-to-this-year-706883#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:37:42 +0530 <![CDATA[Assassin's Creed Syndicate is not just another AC title from Ubisoft. New features mean the game could be unique and worth playing, which has me excited.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apps-are-indulging-our-misanthropy-and-i-love-them-for-it-705417 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/apps-are-indulging-our-misanthropy-and-i-love-them-for-it-705417#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2015 10:58:06 +0530 <![CDATA[The less we have to talk to people when we don't need to, the better.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-i-am-not-excited-about-googles-android-m-update-704218 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-i-am-not-excited-about-googles-android-m-update-704218#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2015 18:13:15 +0530 <![CDATA[Google's latest Android M will be available to s later this year; but will it even be available for most s?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/what-the-games-industry-can-learn-from-fallout-4s-reveal-702764 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/what-the-games-industry-can-learn-from-fallout-4s-reveal-702764#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:49:44 +0530 <![CDATA[Game marketeers should grow up because gamers have. The slow drip of hype can only disappoint, so let's treat gamers with a little honesty now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/to-the-pr-agencies-from-your-dear-blogger-701409 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/to-the-pr-agencies-from-your-dear-blogger-701409#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 09 Jun 2015 13:45:05 +0530 <![CDATA[It's time to cut out the hoopla, and make your product the star, please.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/tablets-arent-killing-laptops-laptop-manufacturers-are-killing-laptops-701206 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/tablets-arent-killing-laptops-laptop-manufacturers-are-killing-laptops-701206#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:52:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Companies are trying too hard to make laptops look and feel like tablets, and power s who need good laptops are suffering.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/hey-audiophiles-listen-to-the-music-for-a-change-700104 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/hey-audiophiles-listen-to-the-music-for-a-change-700104#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 05 Jun 2015 12:59:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Don't mind us; we're only trying to figure out what the point of listening to music is.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/getting-serious-about-photography-dont-buy-a-dslr-699671 https://www.gadgets360.com/cameras/opinion/getting-serious-about-photography-dont-buy-a-dslr-699671#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[cameras]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:11:03 +0530 <![CDATA[Move over DSLRs, there is a new king in town - mirrorless cameras.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/is-the-new-nvidia-shield-dead-on-arrival-698844 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/is-the-new-nvidia-shield-dead-on-arrival-698844#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2015 15:06:30 +0530 <![CDATA[The gaming and Android TV console faces an uphill battle to succeed in the market.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/facebook-instant-articles-and-the-slow-death-of-an-open-web-697619 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/facebook-instant-articles-and-the-slow-death-of-an-open-web-697619#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 29 May 2015 17:44:27 +0530 <![CDATA[The World Wide Web is being replaced by a series of walled gardens, as companies try to lock you into their content, instead of improving Web pages.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-one-thing-i-hate-about-my-google-nexus-5-695104 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-one-thing-i-hate-about-my-google-nexus-5-695104#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 22 May 2015 13:34:16 +0530 <![CDATA[Are you a Nexus smartphone ? Do you often run out of storage space? I feel your pain.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/five-reasons-why-i-still-wont-buy-a-tablet-694775 https://www.gadgets360.com/tablets/opinion/five-reasons-why-i-still-wont-buy-a-tablet-694775#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[tablets]]> Thu, 21 May 2015 15:40:06 +0530 <![CDATA[Tablets have been around for a long time and they offer all bells and whistles of a multimedia device. What's stopping them from really taking off?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-have-over-300-games-on-steam-and-im-leaving-it-all-behind-for-gog-galaxy-694023 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/i-have-over-300-games-on-steam-and-im-leaving-it-all-behind-for-gog-galaxy-694023#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Tue, 19 May 2015 18:10:40 +0530 <![CDATA[I've been suffering as a PC gamer for too long, thanks to Steam, but GOG Galaxy could mean that the platform isn't a monopoly anymore.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/vr-and-ar-need-brain-computer-interfaces-to-achieve-their-full-potential-692413 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/vr-and-ar-need-brain-computer-interfaces-to-achieve-their-full-potential-692413#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Thu, 14 May 2015 20:47:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Brain-computer interfaces are certainly the future of personal technology, but is any tech luminary actually investing in the tech?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/can-sense8-bring-out-the-best-of-the-wachowskis-691833 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/can-sense8-bring-out-the-best-of-the-wachowskis-691833#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Wed, 13 May 2015 14:22:35 +0530 <![CDATA[The creators of the Matrix collaborate with the maker of Babylon 5 for Netflix's show Sense8. Could it be a match made in heaven?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/cognitive-computing-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-the-next-big-thing-in-technology-691504 https://www.gadgets360.com/science/opinion/cognitive-computing-isnt-just-a-buzzword-its-the-next-big-thing-in-technology-691504#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[science]]> Tue, 12 May 2015 17:45:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Cognitive computing is the next big frontier in technology and it's going to change not only our devices and services, but human society at large.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/when-a-deal-isnt-a-steal-how-do-you-feel-690057 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/when-a-deal-isnt-a-steal-how-do-you-feel-690057#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Fri, 08 May 2015 11:45:56 +0530 <![CDATA[Big sales are empty promises with small savings being the reality. E-commerce companies need to spend less on advertising, and more on actually providing value to customers.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/you-dont-need-a-smartwatch-but-heres-why-you-should-buy-one-nonetheless-689689 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/you-dont-need-a-smartwatch-but-heres-why-you-should-buy-one-nonetheless-689689#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Thu, 07 May 2015 13:35:43 +0530 <![CDATA[Smartwatches are far from being a necessity, but they are awesome at being a luxury.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/five-hurdles-that-stop-voip-calling-from-going-mainstream-689314 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/five-hurdles-that-stop-voip-calling-from-going-mainstream-689314#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Wed, 06 May 2015 12:50:48 +0530 <![CDATA[VoIP lets you make free calls anywhere in the world. So why are we all still using voice plans and not just data?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/smartwatches-already-need-a-design-renaissance-688949 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/smartwatches-already-need-a-design-renaissance-688949#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Tue, 05 May 2015 14:09:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Tech firms are used to mass produced designs, but a smartwatch is also about fashion, and style is personal.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/what-game-of-thrones-can-learn-from-the-legend-of-korra-687890 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/what-game-of-thrones-can-learn-from-the-legend-of-korra-687890#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Fri, 01 May 2015 18:46:27 +0530 <![CDATA[Game of Thrones has a major diversity problem. It should take inspiration from another fantasy series that's based on myth and history - The Legend of Korra]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/blackhat-convinced-me-hollywood-can-never-make-a-good-hacker-movie-687381 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/blackhat-convinced-me-hollywood-can-never-make-a-good-hacker-movie-687381#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:29:04 +0530 <![CDATA[Billed as a realistic hacker film which would involve the good guys outsmarting the bad, the film still ended up being Die Hard 4 all over again, with the overly muscled hero who kills the hacker by sticking a knife in him.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-do-i-have-to-pay-so-much-for-my-phone-686280 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/why-do-i-have-to-pay-so-much-for-my-phone-686280#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2015 22:57:03 +0530 <![CDATA[The cost of making phones is just one of the many factors that brands juggle when pricing devices. But why do so few of them get pricing right?]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/flagship-smartphones-are-switching-to-metal-bodies-but-i-still-prefer-plastic-685415 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/flagship-smartphones-are-switching-to-metal-bodies-but-i-still-prefer-plastic-685415#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Sat, 25 Apr 2015 11:02:02 +0530 <![CDATA[Most metal-clad smartphones stay hidden under 'ugly' plastic covers anyway. I'd rather have something that feels sturdy without compromising much on looks.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/in-gta-v-we-are-trevor-phillips-trevor-phillips-is-us-682518 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/in-gta-v-we-are-trevor-phillips-trevor-phillips-is-us-682518#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2015 15:39:21 +0530 <![CDATA[GTA 5 features three protagonists, but the one we enjoyed playing as the most is probably also the worst human being ever written.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/of-midi-chlorians-and-fatalities-what-star-wars-and-mortal-kombat-have-in-common-681633 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/of-midi-chlorians-and-fatalities-what-star-wars-and-mortal-kombat-have-in-common-681633#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:26:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Star Wars and Mortal Kombat are two entertainment properties with only one similarity. Read on to know what.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-ios-annoyances-that-ios-83-doesnt-fix-679955 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-ios-annoyances-that-ios-83-doesnt-fix-679955#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2015 14:09:36 +0530 <![CDATA[More than six months and three versions after its release, iOS 8 still has annoyances that need to be fixed.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/how-self-censorship-is-ruining-game-of-thrones-and-other-tv-shows-in-india-679483 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/how-self-censorship-is-ruining-game-of-thrones-and-other-tv-shows-in-india-679483#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:40:57 +0530 <![CDATA[TV channels censor their shows pre-emptively to avoid complaints from viewers. But this is making all shows unwatchable - from new ones like Game of Thrones, to older ones like Friends and Seinfeld.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-features-i-want-in-my-next-smartphone-678984 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-features-i-want-in-my-next-smartphone-678984#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:28:44 +0530 <![CDATA[New smartphones either have great looks, or great cameras, or great battery life. How about a phone that's good at all these things, instead of being great at just one.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/as-microsoft-ditches-arm-on-the-desktop-will-google-emerge-as-its-saviour-678208 https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/opinion/as-microsoft-ditches-arm-on-the-desktop-will-google-emerge-as-its-saviour-678208#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[pc/ laptops]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2015 12:38:24 +0530 <![CDATA[The new Microsoft Surface 3 tablet represents a shift in strategy for Microsoft, and leaves a segment of the market open for others to take over.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/its-time-to-start-taking-motorola-seriously-again-677160 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/its-time-to-start-taking-motorola-seriously-again-677160#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:02:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Motorola is a top smartphone manufacturer that deserves more credit than it receives, and we should take it seriously.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/trais-draft-on-ott-regulations-goes-far-beyond-telecom-for-no-reason-676895 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/trais-draft-on-ott-regulations-goes-far-beyond-telecom-for-no-reason-676895#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:40:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Trai's consultation paper seems to be clutching at straws well beyond telecom to justify its apparent bias towards telcos.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/an-open-letter-to-trai-on-ott-regulations-mind-the-confusing-language-676761 https://www.gadgets360.com/telecom/opinion/an-open-letter-to-trai-on-ott-regulations-mind-the-confusing-language-676761#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[telecom]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:36:32 +0530 <![CDATA[The telecom regulator has come out with a set of regulations that could well have been drafted by a phone company. As consumers, we must speak out, and now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/for-apps-less-is-more-and-layout-from-instagram-proves-this-point-676298 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/for-apps-less-is-more-and-layout-from-instagram-proves-this-point-676298#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:33:49 +0530 <![CDATA[Layout is a new app from Instagram which helps s create and share collages instead of individual pictures and by reducing the s' options, it improves the overall experience.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-nintendo-making-mobile-games-is-great-news-for-everyone-675236 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-nintendo-making-mobile-games-is-great-news-for-everyone-675236#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:16:21 +0530 <![CDATA[Nintendo's long awaited entry into the mobile gaming segment begins this year, with a title expected in fall 2015.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-xbox-one-aib-video-says-a-lot-about-microsoft-india-and-its-not-what-youd-think-674329 https://www.gadgets360.com/games/opinion/the-xbox-one-aib-video-says-a-lot-about-microsoft-india-and-its-not-what-youd-think-674329#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[gaming]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:17:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Comedy troupe AIB does an Xbox One ad, but it not being funny isn't even our first complaint.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/bringing-freedom-to-the-internet-in-india-674072 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/bringing-freedom-to-the-internet-in-india-674072#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:30:26 +0530 <![CDATA[The Supreme Court has struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act. Indian citizens can speak out freely on public issues without any fear of retaliatory criminal prosecution.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/why-it-is-wrong-to-think-of-the-17000-apple-watch-as-a-tech-product-669344 https://www.gadgets360.com/wearables/opinion/why-it-is-wrong-to-think-of-the-17000-apple-watch-as-a-tech-product-669344#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[wearables]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:16:50 +0530 <![CDATA[With Apple Watch Edition, Cupertino is entering unchartered territory.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/how-google-and-facebook-are-creating-an-internet-of-walled-gardens-659890 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/how-google-and-facebook-are-creating-an-internet-of-walled-gardens-659890#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:52:17 +0530 <![CDATA[Unless you are a big corporation or one of its partners, it is getting increasingly harder to be heard on the Internet.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-avengers-get-an-amazing-new-friend-as-spider-man-s-the-mcu-659104 https://www.gadgets360.com/tv/opinion/the-avengers-get-an-amazing-new-friend-as-spider-man-s-the-mcu-659104#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[home entertainment]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:32:10 +0530 <![CDATA[Sony has finally agreed to a deal to return control of Spider-Man to Marvel Studios, and a movie where Spidey and Iron-Man get into a snark-off is going to be the inevitable outcome.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-it-is-a-mistake-to-think-of-uber-as-a-technology-company-649169 https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/opinion/why-it-is-a-mistake-to-think-of-uber-as-a-technology-company-649169#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[apps]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:48:27 +0530 <![CDATA[The Kolkata police wants to regulate Uber as an IT company, but there is still a fundamental difference between an e-commerce website, and a taxi you trust your physical safety to.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/no-amazon-and-micromax-yu-did-not-lie-about-yureka-flash-sale-649102 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/no-amazon-and-micromax-yu-did-not-lie-about-yureka-flash-sale-649102#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:47:28 +0530 <![CDATA[While some s feel they were misled by Amazon and Yu, there isn't any proof that we were actually lied to.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/sorry-samsung-plenty-is-not-an-acceptable-answer-to-how-many-tizen-apps-are-available-today-648772 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/sorry-samsung-plenty-is-not-an-acceptable-answer-to-how-many-tizen-apps-are-available-today-648772#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2015 21:13:33 +0530 <![CDATA[Samsung Z1 runs Tizen, an operating system that the South Korean company helped develop from the ground up.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-the-real-facebook-killer-wont-be-a-social-network-647487 https://www.gadgets360.com/social-networking/opinion/why-the-real-facebook-killer-wont-be-a-social-network-647487#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[social]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:43:45 +0530 <![CDATA[Looking at apps from Google+ to Ello as the next Facebook killer is missing the point - the next Facebook won't be a social network, but something completely different.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/websites-blocked-5-worrying-points-the-latest-round-of-goi-blocks-raise-642615 https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/opinion/websites-blocked-5-worrying-points-the-latest-round-of-goi-blocks-raise-642615#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[internet]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2015 13:16:41 +0530 <![CDATA[Setting aside the large scale blocking of entire websites due to some objectionable content, there are serious issues that need to be considered right now.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-only-story-you-need-to-read-on-tech-in-2015-642207 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/the-only-story-you-need-to-read-on-tech-in-2015-642207#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2014 12:17:09 +0530 <![CDATA[We dust off our crystal ball, updated it to Android 2.3, and tell you what to look out for in 2015.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-smartphone-features-that-are-overhyped-opinion-616940 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/five-smartphone-features-that-are-overhyped-opinion-616940#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2014 12:09:52 +0530 <![CDATA[Rohan Naravane looks at five overhyped features of smartphones that don't really make a difference to the consumer.]]> https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/how-xiaomi-ruined-my-life-609369 https://www.gadgets360.com/mobiles/opinion/how-xiaomi-ruined-my-life-609369#rss-gadgets-opinion <![CDATA[mobiles]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:39:15 +0530 <![CDATA[How this Chinese smartphone maker ruined the author's life.]]>