Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.

Trade body Energy UK says its members have stopped installing or repairing smart meters, except in emergencies, in line with G­overnment guidance.

In order to reach their Government targets, many of the larger energy firms have said that customers will only be able to access the cheapest deals if they agree to have a device installed.

Once reserved for science fiction films, smart technology is now readily available with a host of connected devices that can bring your home to life. We find the best online for under £150.

From fuzzy display to poor sound quality, haggling with an outdated set can be frustrating. Stop waiting and start shopping for your new model via Amazon's incredible Prime Day Deals.

Cycling in London can be one of the most incredible experiences a person can have. However, to get the most out of cycling in the capital, you need the right kit. Here are some of the best accessories for it

Portable chargers are compact, mobile and can often hold enough power to charge your phone multiple times over. Here are the best power banks on Amazon to keep your devices fully charged.

According to Strutt & Parker's latest Waterside Survey 43 per cent of participants believed that people living near water are happier than those who don't.

The firm also unveiled sports bike Xtreme 200 S, design concept bike XF3R and an electric scooter concept Duet-E

This was largely possible due to the revenue surplus position. However, the surplus has been shrinking of late

As citizens residing in megacities, we are no longer connected with farming. This does not have to be so.

Smartphone maker Tecno on Saturday said it has launched an initiative to offer customers the option to book their smartphones online and get the handset delivered by neighbourhood retail stores. Also, the Transsion Group company said it will resume operations at its Noida factory in accordance with the government regulations. The new model will help Tecno's network of 35,000 offline retailers revive their businesses and empower consumers to select the product of their choice from the safety of their homes, a statement said. Consumers can reach out to their preferred retailers via Tecno's website and enter their PIN code details. The microsite with a store locator will assist in mapping the retailer and the contact details, and the device will be delivered to their doorsteps by their nearest retailer, it added. "Tecno's unique initiative will enable its consumers to connect and place order with their preferred retailers as per the zoning guidelines of the government from the comfort of

As the Prime Minister launches his vision for cities in the country, it is pertinent to ask what his record has been in the largest city of the state where he was Chief Minister before becoming PM. A recent study finds many pluses, and some minuses. Darryl D'Monte reports.

Last month the government announced the list of 9 new Smart Cities, taking the total of Smart Cities to 99.  Prachee Mishra of PRS legislative takes a look at the Smart Cities Mission and a few issues with it.

This year's CES tech show in Las Vegas might not have had an overarching theme, but it certainly was high on invention. WSJ's Katherine Bindley tries out the most interesting contraptions on display, from Segway's new personal transporter and Samsung's rotating TV to a pair of huge robotic arms and, yes, motion-tracking pajamas. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis

For over two decades now, agriculture has suffered overall neglect as successive governments, led by World-Bank prescribed growth models, have issued disproportionate doles to industry. While the present allocations do not spell much hope, Devinder Sharma suggests what the Modi government may still do to reverse the trend.

The thrust on ‘smart cities’ by PM Narendra Modi has been impossible to miss since he took over the reins. Sujaya Rathi and Shrimoyee Bhattacharya look at critical considerations to be made at the pilot stage of the evolutionary journey towards such urban centres.

The ruling government has allocated 7,060 crores of rupees for development of smart cities, but do our realities allow for westernised ICT-driven smart cities? Darryl D’Monte dwells on what would really make our cities smart, based on deliberations at the second Urban Age conference.

PM Modi's vision of smart cities will remain unrealised till we have environmentally-smart urban centres, equipped to mitigate the severe chronic air pollution levels. But what will it entail? Sarath Guttikunda analyses.

इस स्मार्ट TV में कई बेहतरीन फीचर्स दिए गए हैं. 32 इंच की इस HD TV को डिस्काउंट पर खरीदने का आज आखिरी मौका है...

जानें कितने सस्ते में शियोमी के स्मार्टफोन और स्मार्ट TV को खरीदा जा सकता है...आज आफर का दूसरा दिन है.

फ्लिपकार्ट पर तीन दिन सस्ते में खरीदारी करने का मौका दिया जा रहा है. जानें बेस्ट डील के बारे में...

अगर आप भी सस्ते में स्मार्ट TV खरीदने का प्लान कर रहे हैं तो फ्लिपकार्ट पर 11 फरवरी तक मौका है...

रियलमी ने एक वीडियो जारी की है, जिसमें कंपनी के SmartTV की झलक देखी जा सकती है...

इस टीवी का साइज़ 98 इंच है, और ये 4K UHD क्वालिटी जैसे फीचर्स के साथ आता है. जानें कितनी है इसकी कीमत...

इस स्मार्टवॉच की कीमत 200 डॉलर (करीब 13 हजार) और 375 डॉलर (करीब 24196 रुपए) रखी गई है.

The Rs 1 lakh crore flagship Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project is scheduled to be completed within three years and and expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours.

Scientists may have overcome the rapid battery degradation issue in Lithium-sulfur ion batteries, hence finally making them commercially viable.

Both Apple and Samsung will retain their first and third spots respectively but they are also expected to lose market shares as well.

This is the first time since Q1 2014, that the smartphone market has fallen below 300 million units in a quarter.

Since the lockdown, smartphone manufacturing units are closed, retail shops are shut and online sellers are busy delivering groceries and other essential items.

Vivo India has introduced a new smart retail system connected with 20,000 retailers in India where customers can buy smartphones offline during Covid-19 lockdown.

The company's offline channels in green and orange zones have also resumed operations, complying with the government's directives.

The OnePlus 8 Pro has two models with the base version priced at just INR 54,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128 GB storage model with options of Onyx Black and Glacial Green to choose from.

The offer will be applicable for pre-booked Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy 20+ and Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphones till June 15.

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Samsung India has announced a variety of attractive deals on the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy S20 smartphones.

Among the major players, Google's smartphone sales experienced the highest 64 per cent year-over-year decline in the US market in Q1 2020.

The total smartphone shipments in India in the March quarter grew a mere 4 percent (year-on-year).

Xiaomi has introduced an Android TV-based 4K streaming box for consumers in India to turn their regular TV into a smart TV.

More than 20,000 offline retailers have already signed up for the digital platform after Samsung India collaborated with Benow.

Samsung's physical and virtual smart debit card could become a part of the company's existing Samsung Pay platform.

According to reports, the status indicator around the camera is in various shapes like square, ovaloid, and even circular.

All-rounder Hardik Pandya said that he would be okay with the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) being played behind closed doors. The season has been postponed after the Indian government extended the ongoing lockdown in the country to May 3 amid the coronavirus pandemic.

There is a sneakingly sinuous feel of a Guy Rithie crime thriller in this Telugu gamechanger of a film. Except that Ritchie's characters are more laconic.

Google's Android OS is all about customization and personalizing the smartphone's user experience. It is the open-source nature of Google's mobile operating system that makes it possible to have hundreds of iterations of the stock Android OS. Among the various custom

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recently relaxed the rules of lockdown for smartphones so that they can meet the demand of consumers. In fact, smartphone companies like Realme and Oppo have already started production in their factories.  Meanwhile,

Smartphones have evolved over time. We have high-end processors, full-screen displays, and stunning camera shutters. However, no matter how well the cameras perform or how amazing the quality of the pictures is, smartphone manufacturers aren't able to reduce the rear camera bump to a desired flat size.

Security cameras are no longer traditional products. The security cameras now are laced with several new and advanced features, ensuring more security. We have shared a few portable cameras below that you can consider purchasing.

Xiaomi has rolled out a couple of new IoT devices as part of its new AIoT product lineup. The two Mi security cameras were launched at the Mi Festival event in China, which also saw the launch of many other devices.