http://www.livemint.com/SectionPages/Tech-News.aspx?NavId=6&NavsId=31 Tech News- Livemint.com | © CopyRight HT Media Ltd. 2009 en-Us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:30 GMT 60 http://www.livemint.com/ http://www.livemint.com/Images/livemintbeta_rss.gif 144 33 http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20155947/Bhuvan-should-be-accessed-by-d.html Bhuvan an indigenously developed satellite mapping tool similar to Google Earth, was launched in August this year by Indian Space Research Organisation PTI Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:29:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20155947/Bhuvan-should-be-accessed-by-d.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20154731/India-China-add-big-buzz-to-w.html China, India 3G roll-outs to drive mobile broadband; China Mobile rolling out trial 4G network; Gearmaker Huawei eyes top global spot with 4G push; India 3G roll-out expected next year Doug Young / Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20154731/India-China-add-big-buzz-to-w.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20133556/Google-PCs-to-start-as-televis.html Google gave the first public look at its Chrome OS four months after declaring its intention of developing the PC’s main software, a move that pits it directly against Microsoft Corp and Apple Inc Reuters Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/20133556/Google-PCs-to-start-as-televis.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19235852/Gaming8217s-biggest-launch.html The game, released on 10 November for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC formats, shifted 4.7 million units ($310 million) on its opening day in the US and UK alone, higher than The Dark Knight in its opening weekend ($158.4 million) Krish Raghav Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19235852/Gaming8217s-biggest-launch.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19223942/Karnataka-doctors-use-iPhone-t.html The partners say the new pilot will now extend throughout Karnataka and run for three years, during which they expect it to spread to other parts of the country Seema Singh Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19223942/Karnataka-doctors-use-iPhone-t.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19221816/Skype-in-mobile-push-ahead-of.html Skype is talking with carriers in China, North America, Europe and other Asian markets Joanne Chiu and Huang Yuntao / Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:48:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19221816/Skype-in-mobile-push-ahead-of.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19213112/Mumbai-no-longer-meri-jaan.html Why online (and offline) activism after 26/11 never took off; what should have been done to mobilize people Seema Chowdhry and Samanth Subramanian Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:01:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19213112/Mumbai-no-longer-meri-jaan.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19192450/Bookmarking-for-busy-people.html A simple service to archive web pages, and read them without interruptions Sidin Vadukut Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19192450/Bookmarking-for-busy-people.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19190431/HP-launches-wireless-touchsc.html The company, which has about 75% market share in the all-in-one category in India is looking at consolidating its position further PTI Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:34:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19190431/HP-launches-wireless-touchsc.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19115451/Skype-in-talks-to-install-svc.html Skype had formed a strategic alliance with Hutchison Whampoa’s 3 Group and was seeking similar tie-ups with other mobile operaters and handset makers, Russ Shaw, Skype general manager for mobile Reuters Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:24:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/19115451/Skype-in-talks-to-install-svc.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17221716/Facebook8217s-unfriend-is-w.html It has both currency and potential longevity, says lexicographer Belinda Goldsmith / Reuters Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:47:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17221716/Facebook8217s-unfriend-is-w.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17212444/Is-doomsday-coming-Maybe-but.html Scientists say there is no cause for worry over predictions based on Mayan calendar that the world ends in 3 yrs Dennis Overbye / NYT Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17212444/Is-doomsday-coming-Maybe-but.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17154439/Nasa-launches-space-shuttle-At.html Space agency officials said the mission was crucial as just five more shuttle launches remain before the planned September 2010 retirement of the fleet AFP Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/17154439/Nasa-launches-space-shuttle-At.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/15234347/The-science-of-predicting-an-e.html Unknown to even most of its local population, Ghuttu hosts India’s first coordinated attempt at studying earthquake precursors--or warning signals to a coming earthquake Jacob P. Koshy Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:23:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/15234347/The-science-of-predicting-an-e.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/15110742/Stem-cell-banking-a-Rs100cro.html Cord blood storage is fast gaining momentum as a less traumatic alternative to treat neurological illnesses, and as a guarantee for the family against a host of diseases PTI Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:37:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/15110742/Stem-cell-banking-a-Rs100cro.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/14123149/HP3Com-deal-raises-stakes-in.html Pressure is mounting on technology companies to diversify to satisfy shareholders’ demands for more dramatic sales growth as the economy recovers Ritsuko Ando / Reuters Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/14123149/HP3Com-deal-raises-stakes-in.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/12152956/Constellation-of-satellites-ne.html Cyclone Phyan in Arabian sea was tracked by INSAT-3A Kalpana and recently launched Oceansat-2 with KU band and scatterometer PTI Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:59:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/12152956/Constellation-of-satellites-ne.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/12111406/HP-to-buy-3Com-for-31-bn-Ci.html Deal for $7.90 per share or 39% premium; HP eyes expansion in China, network gear market; Deal expected to close in first half 2010 Ritsuko Ando and Gabriel Madway / Reuters Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:48:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/12111406/HP-to-buy-3Com-for-31-bn-Ci.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/11201049/A-bookmarklet-that-lets-you-fo.html Distracted by too many ads and flash on a webpage? A tiny tool can strip that all out Sidin Vadukut Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:40:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/11201049/A-bookmarklet-that-lets-you-fo.html http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/11141552/Online-activists-hijack-Facebo.html A contingent that identified itself as Control Your Info (CYI) claimed credit for commandeering 289 Facebook Groups, saying it was simple to get into poorly protected administrative settings at the website AFP Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:16:00 GMT http://www.livemint.com/2009/11/11141552/Online-activists-hijack-Facebo.html