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Technology Brands and Products
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Technology brands and products cover consumer electronics, software history, and the ownership of popular applications. Questions often focus on smart devices, corporate taglines, and major industry acquisitions. This material helps candidates preparing for banking and SSC general awareness sections.
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Technology Brands and Products Questions
What company developed Sailfish OS?
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Nokia
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Jolla
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Samsung
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Google
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Jolla, a Finnish company, is the creator and primary developer of Sailfish OS.
Which company acquired the rights to Sailfish OS in 2015?
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Sony
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Samsung
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Microsoft
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Google
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Sony acquired the rights to Sailfish OS in 2015.
Which device manufacturer released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 3.0?
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Jolla released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 3.0.
Which device manufacturer released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 4.0?
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Jolla released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 4.0.
Which device manufacturer released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 5.0?
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Jolla released the first smartphone running Sailfish OS 5.0.
Which industry has been a pioneer in adopting smart glasses?
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing
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Retail
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Education
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Smart glasses have found extensive use in manufacturing settings, particularly for hands-free access to instructions, manuals, and real-time data.
What is the name of the robotic drummer developed by KUKA Robotics in 2014?
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DrummerBot
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RoboDrummer
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PercussionBot
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BeatBot
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DrummerBot is the name of the robotic drummer developed by KUKA Robotics in 2014. It is a six-axis robot arm equipped with drumsticks and sensors, allowing it to play a variety of drum patterns with precision and expressiveness.
What was the name of the first solar-powered car to cross the United States?
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Sunraycer
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Solar Challenger
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Aurora
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Whisper
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In 1987, the Sunraycer became the first solar-powered car to cross the United States.
Which company was the first to mass-produce solar panels?
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Sharp
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Kyocera
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SunPower
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First Solar
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In 1959, Sharp became the first company to mass-produce solar panels.
When did the concept of smart home automation first emerge?
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The concept of smart home automation began to take shape in the 1960s with the development of early home automation systems.
When did the concept of smart home automation first emerge?
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The idea of smart home automation began to take shape in the 1970s with the advent of microprocessors and the development of early home automation systems.
What is the market size of the fitness tracker industry?
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$20 billion
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$30 billion
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$40 billion
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$50 billion
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The market size of the fitness tracker industry is estimated to be $30 billion.
Which company is a leading player in the smart glasses market?
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Google
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Microsoft
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Vuzix
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Epson
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Google is a leading player in the smart glasses market, known for its Google Glass product.
What is the name of Microsoft's smart glasses product?
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HoloLens
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Surface Glasses
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Windows Glasses
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Mixed Reality Glasses
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Microsoft's smart glasses product is called HoloLens.
Which company is known for its Blade smart glasses?
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Vuzix
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Epson
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RealWear
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Atheer
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Vuzix is known for its Blade smart glasses.