Logitech UE Boom 2 and Megaboom get Siri and Google Now integration via software update

Logitech's Ultimate Ears series of Bluetooth speakers can access Siri and Google Now after a software update. Two speakers, the Boom 2 and the Megaboom, will receive the feature via a software update for the speakers and an update to the app on your phone.

PM Modi Announces New Visa Rules For Thai Tourists

​​In a bid to attract more tourists from Thailand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that India will facilitate double entry e-tourist visas for Thai citizens. This was announced during the joint statement by Modi and visiting Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha here. “I am happy to announce that to welcome more tourists from Thailand to India, and to help them enjoy their visits to Buddhist sites in India, we will soon facilitate double entry e-tourist visas for citizens of Thailand,” said Modi during his speech. “Next year, to commemorate 70 years of establishment of our diplomatic relations, we will celebrate Festival of India in Thailand, and Festival of Thailand in India,” the prime minister said. Speaking about stronger connectivity between two countries, Modi said: “Stronger connectivity is essential not just for expanding bilateral trade ties. It also brings our people closer and facilitates enhanced science, education, culture and tourism cooperation.”

Olli, a 3D printed, self-driving minibus, to hit the road in US

The vehicle-a 3D-printed minibus called "Olli" capable of carrying 12 people-was unveiled by Arizona-based startup Local Motors outside the US capital city Washington

Graft-free decision making helping economy: BJP

The agricultural growth is now pegged at 2.4 per cent...earlier it was pegged at .2 per cent...the situation was negative," he said briefing reporters of the resolutions adopted by the BJP National Executive. He said while during the previous UPA rule, there were 3.5 crore bank accounts, but following the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna, the number of account holders have jumped to 21.80 crore, with several of them availing facilities such as debit card and accident insu ..

It's a good idea to see your doctor if you have to urinate frequently, if you're feeling weak or constantly thirsty or if you have a bad stomachache.

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Breath that smells like nail polish remover is a sign of high ketones and is a good indicator that you should head to the doctor, WebMD suggests.

Suresh Prabhu, YS Chowdary Elected To Rajya Sabha From Andhra Pradesh

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Railway Minister "Suresh Prabhakar" Prabhu, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Y Satyanarayana Chowdary have been elected unanimously to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh. Two other candidates TG Venkatesh and V Vijaysai Reddy have also been elected unopposed in the biennial election to the Council of States. Election Returning Officer and AP Legislature Secretary (in charge) K Satyanarayana Rao formally declared the four nominees elected unopposed as the process for withdrawal ended at 3 pm today. V Sunanda Reddy, who filed nomination as a dummy candidate on behalf of the YSR Congress, withdrew her papers yesterday, paving the way for the unanimous election of the four main candidates. Mr Prabhu is a BJP nominee supported by the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Mr Chowdary and Mr Venkatesh are TDP candidates, while Mr Vijaysai is the lone opposition YSRC nominee.

Former Australia star backs legendary batsman for India job

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