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05 Mar 2018
AndroidThese 10 apps have been "banned" by Google
Sarahah, the widely popular anonymous messaging app, was recently removed from Google Play Store and Apple App Store for encouraging bullying.
05 Mar 2018
IndiaFrench security researcher hacks BSNL intranet, exposes critical security flaws
French cybersecurity researcher Baptiste Robert claims to have gained access to a private database of state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) which contains details of more than 47,000 employees.
05 Mar 2018
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Mi LED Smart TV 4C in India
Xiaomi is set to unveil a new smart TV in India.
05 Mar 2018
Nokia Mobiles#NostalgiaAlert: Lenovo CEO hints at Moto RAZR comeback
After HMD Global's successful run to revive the old Nokia phones, Lenovo-owned Motorola is also planning to bring back its legendary phone - the Moto RAZR.
05 Mar 2018
YouTubeGoogle unveils feature that lets users swap backgrounds on YouTube
Google has rolled out a new feature that lets users swap backgrounds on YouTube without requiring a green screen.
05 Mar 2018
MicrosoftMicrosoft optimizes Skype for low-end Android phones
Microsoft is rolling out an updated version of Skype that is optimized for low-end Android smartphones.
05 Mar 2018
AndroidAndroid P's developer preview can release mid-March
According to renowned mobile tipster Evan Blass, Google can release the developer preview of its upcoming operating system (OS) Android P as early as mid-March.
05 Mar 2018
Reliance JioReliance Jio offers free 10 GB data to select subscribers
Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio has introduced a free 10 GB data add-on pack for select subscribers.
05 Mar 2018
TechnologyDoes our brain have a "GPS" neuron?
In a breakthrough development, scientists have now identified a neuron in our brain, which might play a significant role in our ability to navigate through our environments.
04 Mar 2018
TechnologyCan human body be upgraded, like softwares? Perhaps, yes!
While we might be decades away from a scenario where Artificial Intelligence engines overtake human, we are closer to becoming robots ourselves through augmenting the human body, believes Professor Hugh Herr, head of the Biomechatronics Group in MIT.
04 Mar 2018
IndiaFacebook testing voice clip status updates in India
In a bid to bring more people, speaking regional languages, on board, Facebook is beta-testing a micropodcasting feature in India which will enable status updates through voice clips.
04 Mar 2018
TechnologyRobots with manners and social skills? That's possible, say researchers
Futurists believe that within the next 50 years, human-robot interaction will become a necessity to carry on with our daily lives.
04 Mar 2018
Technology2030 would be all about human-machine partnerships, says study
If you are worried about the future of your business, start acting today.
04 Mar 2018
AustraliaStudy reveals AI can predict time of death rather accurately
Researchers at the University of Adelaide, Australia, have developed an AI software which can predict how long a person will live pretty accurately after analyzing photos of the person's organs.
04 Mar 2018
TechnologyFake or real? Your smartphone app will let you know
Not sure if you're being given the real deal for your money? Well, now there's help at hand.
04 Mar 2018
MicrosoftTech promises that never came true, much to our disappointment
When it comes to technology, I am a believer. However, there is a big difference in believing and being blind.
04 Mar 2018
SamsungGalaxy S9+ topples Pixel 2, iPhone X in camera ratings
Looking at the trends, in today's battle of the smartphones, camera is perhaps the most important parameter.
04 Mar 2018
Google Play (Google Play Store)Sarahah gets removed from app stores for facilitating bullying
Anonymous messaging app Sarahah has been removed from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store after it was noticed that the platform was encouraging bullying.
03 Mar 2018
SamsungMi MIX 2S, Mi 7 to get under-display fingerprint scanners
Xiaomi is set to launch the Mi MIX 2S on March 27 with Mi 7 is also believed to be in the pipeline. Further, as per the latest reports, Xiaomi is working to offer an under-display fingerprint scanner on both the smartphones along with Snapdragon 845 SoC processor and other top-of-the-line specs.
03 Mar 2018
WhatsAppWhatsApp to extend the deadline for deleting sent messages
WhatsApp is beta-testing an update that extends the deadline of the 'Delete for Everyone' feature on the chat app.
03 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle India partners with Apollo Hospitals, launches Symptom Search feature
Google India has partnered with Apollo Hospitals to launch a new feature in its Search offering called Symptom Search.
03 Mar 2018
TechnologyKeep yourself safe from phishing attacks: Find out how!
The world is moving online, and so is crime. One of the most common cyber crimes that often target innocent individuals is phishing.
03 Mar 2018
UberUber co-founder Garrett Camp to launch his own cryptocurrency
Uber co-founder Garrett Camp has announced the launch of his own cryptocurrency called Eco.
03 Mar 2018
TechnologyWorld's first video game: two lines and a dot
This story goes 60 years back in the past when the world's first video game was created.
03 Mar 2018
IndiaISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission to launch in October instead of April
According to media reports, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is likely to launch its second lunar mission, called Chandrayaan-2, to the moon's South Pole only in October.
03 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle introduces website for machine learning, Artificial Intelligence courses
Google has introduced a new website called 'Learn with Google AI' that aims at making educational resources around machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to all.
03 Mar 2018
GitHubGitHub overcomes world's largest DDoS attack in under 10 minutes
The largest known DDoS attack in the world targeted software development platform GitHub this week, and the latter was impressively able to overcome it in under 10 minutes.
03 Mar 2018
StartupsFive weird and unusual products made by start-ups
Start-ups are built on the entrepreneurship spirit of finding innovative ways to solve day-to-day problems.
02 Mar 2018
University of HoustonIndian-American scientist Navin Vardarajan awarded $1.1mn grant for groundbreaking cancer-research
An Indian-American scientist has been awarded a grant of over $1.1 million for his groundbreaking research on cancer.
02 Mar 2018
TechnologyAstronomers detect signals from the first stars in the Universe
A signal from the Universe's first stars, born a cosmic heartbeat after the Big Bang, has been detected for the first time, astronomers said recently, setting the science world aflutter.
02 Mar 2018
AndroidPhone went missing? Find your lost Android phone easily
Ever had a mini panic attack because you couldn't find your phone? We all did. The smartest thing you can do to prevent your phone from going AWOL is to setup some nifty measures.
02 Mar 2018
iOS7 browsers that would make you more productive!
Despite hundreds of internet browsers being out there, most users generally stick to favorites like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox.
02 Mar 2018
World Health OrganizationThis 13-year-old is spreading Autism awareness through his apps
According to World Health Organization (data updated till April, 2017), it is estimated that worldwide, 1 in every 160 children, suffers from some form of Autism.
02 Mar 2018
Nokia MobilesNokia 7 Plus: Features, Price, Launch date and more
The HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has recently launched Nokia 7 Plus at the company's event in Barcelona.
01 Mar 2018
YouTubeTech predictions that were wrong and thank god for that!
Tech trends are very unpredictable. When a new thing appears in the market, there's always a debate. We have pundits, giving their verdict on it and saying whether it's going to work or not.
01 Mar 2018
WhatsAppViber Community: Group chat with a whopping 1 billion members
The Rakuten Inc. owned messaging app Viber is launching a service called Viber Community - the biggest group chat ever.
01 Mar 2018
iPhoneWhatsApp for iPhone gets new time and location stickers
WhatsApp on iOS has been updated to add a couple of features to the instant messaging app.
01 Mar 2018
GoogleGoogle is the new Slack: Launches workplace communication tool
Google has globally launched Hangouts Chat, a workplace communication tool, as a core part of its G Suite offerings.
01 Mar 2018
IIT MadrasIIT-Madras, Applied Materials India to conduct joint-research in Artificial Intelligence
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras signed a joint development agreement with Applied Materials India to conduct research in Data Sciences, Machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence.
01 Mar 2018
IndiaOnePlus 6 leaked: Image shows iPhone X-like notch, dual cameras
The high-end OnePlus 6 smartphone is expected to be launched in May or June this year, but leaks about the device have already started surfacing on the web.
