Net Neutrality in India
A new consultation paper by Trai suggests that all apps and websites should be regulated to be accessed in India. You can read the full paper as a PDF on Trai's site but it is over 100 pages of roundabout language that seems designed to be hard to read. Don't get put off though, because this could really affect you. Reading the paper, you get the sense that Trai wants apps like Skype, Whatsapp and Viber to cost you more to use, despite saying that net neutrality is important.
In fact, Trai's draft also goes beyond teleco issues, and talks about healthcare, cultural sensitivity and cyber-bullying. There are different government departments that already look at these different issues, so should Trai be getting involved?
These regulations could lay the groundwork for higher prices to access your favourite websites. The apps that you want to use might not be available at all if licensing becomes required. And it could become harder than ever for Indians to start online businesses, as more and more layers of bureaucracy get added.
What do you think? Should apps and websites be licensed? Do you think that companies like Vodafone and Airtel should be allowed you to charge a special fee for every site, the way you pay for different channel packages on your television?
About the Used Gadgets category
You can use this category to list any old gadgets that you want to sell, from phones to computer components to video game consoles.or anything else. If you are trying to buy something specific then you can post that here too - just mark it clearly in your post.
Do not use this space to post links to e-commerce websites, or to try and resell new products. Such posts will be considered spam and removed. Post items you own and have used instead.
Try and post pictures of the items you want to sell along with a description. In your post, clearly describe the condition of products as well.
Whether you're trying to buy or sell, mention the price you're expecting in your post.
PS Vita plus Borderlands 2 for ~ Rs. 10,000
If you're a gamer who's been holding off on buying a PS Vita then there's a good deal right now on Amazon - but you'll need to know someone traveling from the US to make the most of it. If all that is possible, then click the link here to see the full deal which includes a new PS Vita slim, Borderlands 2 with all DLC, and a 8GB memory card - all for $170, or Rs. 10,600 (roughly).
What Sci-Fi gadgets do you want to see in real life?
There's a lot of really cool tech on TV shows, films and books, like the Holodeck and Transporter from Star Trek, or the Babelfish from Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and so much more.
Science fiction turns reality
Lightsabers, hoverboards, spaceships that can jump to hyperspace and more. What technology (from movies/ books/ whatever) do you want to see in real life?
My personal pick is the Holodeck and I'm really excited to see Oculus growing and growing into something that was awesome and is now even more amazing.
Shops where you can try before you buy
For things like headphones, and some mobile accessories like gamepads, it's important to get a feel of it before you actually spend a lot of money to buy them. But with online sellers, that's obviously not an option. I've faced the same issue with a lot of retail outlets as well - so, do you have any favourite shops that let you properly try out products before you can buy them?
Gamepad for Android
Have you used any bluetooth gamepads for Android phones? Did you buy it in India or ship it from abroad, and how much did you have to pay for it? And finally, do you think it's worth the money for someone who loves classic games and wants to replay them?
How do I wirelessly send videos from my PC to my TV?
If I want to mirror videos from my laptop to a television wirelessly - for either presentations or watching movies, how should I do this? I know how to mirror videos from my phone to my PC, for example, but what do I need if I want to watch a film, and don't have a HDMI cable?
Best free games for Android
What are the best free games on Android? I'm usually gaming on iOS but now that I'm using an Android phone, please tell me what games I must try.
