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Microsoft is scheduled to hold its 2017 edition of the Build developers conference in Seattle -- a change in venue from San Francisco.

Microsoft Build developers conference 2017: What to expect

Microsoft is scheduled to hold its 2017 edition of the Build developers conference in Seattle -- a change in venue from San Francisco. The three-day conference will start at 8:30 PM India time and Hindustan Times will live blog the event updates.
Microsoft is expected to make some new announcements including the launch of a new artificial intelligence-powered speakers just like Google Home and Amazon Echo at the Microsoft Build 2017 developers conference keynote in Seattle. Get live updates of Microsoft Build 2017 here.

Microsoft Build 2017 highlights: Satya Nadella shows off better AI, bots, Cortana

Microsoft is expected to make some new announcements including the launch of a new artificial intelligence-powered speakers just like Google Home and Amazon Echo at the Microsoft Build 2017 developers conference in Seattle. Follow live updates of the Microsoft Build 2017 keynote here.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an interview has hinted that the company will be back with smartphones but their design or looks may be completely different.

Microsoft will be back with phones but not with same design: CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in an interview has hinted that the company will be back with smartphones but their design or looks may be completely different.

Facebook brings Express WiFi to India, partners with Airtel for 700 hotspots

Called Express WiFi, the new programme, which is a follow up of the banned Free Basics platform, ties up with entrepreneurs to help them set up public WiFi hotspots and helping them provide internet to a lot of citizens in poor or no connectivity areas -- the “intent” behind Free Basics platform.
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ was launched in India at at a starting price of Rs 57,900.

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ Plus review: Infinity and beyond! Light years ahead

The new S8 and S8 Plus aren’t perfect, but they are damn close -- at least till the time Apple throws up the forthcoming 10th anniversary edition iPhone 8 or iPhone X.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Ajit Pai testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee's Privacy, Technology and the Law Subcommittee hearing on

Indian-origin Ajit Pai is kicking up net neutrality storm that India dodged

US Federal Communications Commission chairman Ajit Pai, a person of Indian origin, has revealed a proposal that looks to cut down the net neutrality law in US thereby allowing big cable companies to erect barriers and tolls that impede the free movement of data around the internet.
LG G6, priced at Rs 51,990, will be available in three colours in India. Pre-orders of the phone has already started and LG is offering Rs 10,000 cashback for HDFC and SBI card holders.

LG G6 launched in India at ₹51,990: All you need to know

LG G6, the flagship from Samsung’s Korean rival, will be availble on Amazon.in from tomorrow at a price of ₹51,990. Pre-orders will get a ₹10,000 cashback on HDFC and SBI cards.

Samsung Galaxy S8 more expensive to manufacture than iPhone 7, Google Pixel

Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most expensive to manufacture a new report from IHS showed.
Amazon in India launched its latest portable TV streaming solution -- Amazon Fire TV stick -- at a price of Rs 3,999.

Amazon pushes portability with Fire TV stick against smart set top boxes, eyes 45 million TVs

Amazon in India launched its latest portable TV streaming solution -- Amazon Fire TV stick -- at a price of ₹3,999. Airtel is offering 100GB of free data to its broadband customers for three months on purchase of the Fire TV stick.
Airtel is offering a new 100 GB of free data for three months on purchase of the device.

Amazon Fire TV stick launched in India for ₹3,999: All you need to know

Amazon in India launched its latest portable TV streaming solution -- Amazon Fire TV stick -- at a price of ₹3,999. Airtel is offering 100GB of free data to its broadband customers for three months on purchase of the Fire TV stick.

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