News 50: Watch top news headlines of June 23, 2019
Watch top news headlines of June 23, 2019
Jun 23, 2019, 18:04 PM ISTDNA: Cellphones overtake human population
At some point in the middle of this decade, the number of active cellphone subscriptions grew larger than the number of actual people on this planet, according to data from the UN’s International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the World Bank, and the UN itself.
May 13, 2019, 22:44 PM ISTPhone explodes inside man's pocket in Mumbai restaurant
Chaotic scenes unfolded when smoke began coming out of the man's phone.
Jun 06, 2018, 07:55 AM ISTCellphone, satellite data can map poverty: Scientists
The researchers from the University of Southampton and the Sweden-based Flowminder Foundation found that by combining mobile data and geospatial data from satellites, they were able to produce poverty predictions which are comparable with those made from traditional sources, but with significant advantages.
Feb 08, 2017, 16:22 PM ISTShocking! Flipkart delivery boy murdered for Rs 11,999 mobile
In a shocking incident, a delivery boy of an e-commerce major was murdered by a customer who had ordered a Chinese phone but didn't have enough money to pay for the purchase, as per a report published in Times of India.
Dec 15, 2016, 12:05 PM ISTYou are a genius if you can spot a cell phone in this photo - Take the challenge
The challenge has gone viral.
Jul 14, 2016, 14:22 PM ISTCell phone users do you know these 5 things about mobile phones?
Here are five interesting things about mobile phones that will certainly interest you.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:47 AM ISTKnow what smartphone can do to your romantic relationship!
Attending to your smartphone while spending time with your partner may come at a far greater cost than you imagine as researchers have found that use of cellphone can ruin romantic relationships and increase levels of depression.
Oct 01, 2015, 10:43 AM ISTAircel, BSNL, Voda not meeting QoS benchmarks in some circles
Aircel, BSNL and Vodafone are not meeting the quality service benchmark for call drops in some telecom circles, Parliament was informed today.
Mar 20, 2015, 17:00 PM ISTNow, charge phone battery by playing music at it
Scientists have created a prototype panel capable of charging a cellphone off environmental vibrations like music or dinner conversation.
Aug 20, 2014, 21:14 PM ISTNow, retain your old mobile number while you switch cities
The Telecom Commission has given in-principle approval to full MNP. Reference will be sent to TRAI for additional information and clarification.
Jun 14, 2014, 12:32 PM IST