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21 Apr 2017
South AfricaThumbs up, Mastercard! Fingerprint sensor-enabled payment cards unveiled
Mastercard unveiled the gen-next biometric payment card featuring a built-in fingerprint sensor after successful-trials in South Africa.
20 Apr 2017
Bose CorporationSpying through headphones: Bose Corporation sued for millions
Renowned audio company Bose Corporation has been accused of handing over its users listening history to third parties without informing them, violating their privacy rights.
20 Apr 2017
FacebookFacebook F8: Day 2 brings in more surprises
Facebook F8 conference held at San Jose, has already showcased new features on day 1 ranging from AR innovation to developing codes to facilitate Messenger bots.
20 Apr 2017
Space NewsSatellites at risk: Scientists warn of aggravating space debris problem
Scientists speaking at the seventh European Conference on Space, warned the international community on the increasing danger posed to space exploration by space debris from over 60 years of exploration.
19 Apr 2017
IndiaAddiction to internet and social media on the rise
Technology has opened the doors to a whole new range of addictions, the most noteworthy being addiction to internet, or specifically, social media.
19 Apr 2017
XiaomiXiaomi Mi 6 finally launched
Xiaomi has launched the Mi 6, one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year at an event in China.
19 Apr 2017
Google EarthA brand new twist to the old Google Earth tale
Google has updated one of the most intriguing services provided by them - the Google Earth.
18 Apr 2017
IndiaSnapchat brings AR to your screen, brace for awesomeness overload
Staying ahead of Facebook or providing a new feature for Facebook to copy? This is one question we are going to ask ourselves very soon.
18 Apr 2017
FacebookUndesirable human biases creeping into AI
AI and algorithms are increasingly becoming part of our lives, influencing decisions about what we see on the internet to the likelihood of us committing crimes.
18 Apr 2017
IndiaMapmyIndia introduces new features and key partnerships
MapmyIndia has recently announced a plethora of new features and several critical partnerships in order to improve its services in a bid to stay ahead in the game.
17 Apr 2017
Health & WellnessGin aids in weight loss by increasing metabolism
A study conducted at the University of Sigulda in Latvia claims that Gin aids in burning calories.
17 Apr 2017
FacebookFacebook says it has ended a "coordinated operation" of spammers
Facebook has recently been in news for fake news and spamming which seems to have become rampant on its platform.
16 Apr 2017
IndiaIndia has its own "desi" version of Google Earth
While we wait with bated breath for the new revamped version of Google Earth, this will be a good time to reflect on the fact that India too has its own homegrown version powered by ISRO.
15 Apr 2017
TechnologyApple to produce self-driving cars, granted test permit
Apple is the newest company to jump into the self-driving car race.
14 Apr 2017
iOSRevamped Google Earth to be unveiled on April 18
Google is going to unveil a new version of Google Earth at an event in New York's Whitney Museum of Art on April 18th, just before the Earth Day.
14 Apr 2017
Space NewsExtraterrestrial life could possibly exist in our solar system
In a press conference last night, NASA shared its latest findings in the search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system.
14 Apr 2017
ParsiBrain Cell Therapy can be the miracle cure for Parkinson's
By replacing cells to cure a damaged brain, scientists now claim they have managed to slow down and reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
13 Apr 2017
IndiaAreo, Google's hyper local services app gets launched in India
Google has launched its new hyper-local delivery services app called Areo in India for Bengaluru and Mumbai residents.
12 Apr 2017
FacebookFacebook now has 5 million business advertisers on its platform
If you are from the 21st century, you are on social media, so it is inevitable that companies are now more focused on Facebook advertisements than ever.
12 Apr 2017
MumbaiBMW Motorrad bikes officially enter the Indian market
German car-maker BMW manufactured Motorrad bikes that were earlier imported by dealers for stores in Mumbai and New Delhi, are now ready to start their own operations in India.
11 Apr 2017
BBCBimek SLV - the next possible male contraceptive
In a fresh development, a German company has designed the Bimek SLV - a valve that diverts sperm back to the testicles.
11 Apr 2017
IndiaNokia's comeback arsenal includes 5G plans
It's the return of an old friend and Indian consumers can't help but dive in nostalgia when it comes to Nokia.
11 Apr 2017
TechCrunchGoogle to invest $875 million for curved Pixel screens?
According to reports by the South Korean press, Google is engaged in talks to invest $875 million in LG Display, a world leader in producing screens for smartphones and tablets.
10 Apr 2017
SpaceXArtificial Intelligence (AI) is still not in everyone's dictionary
Starting from an app in the smartphones to a car that doesn't need a driver- almost all new technologies now make use of artificial intelligence.
10 Apr 2017
TechnologyMale entrepreneurs love their companies like their children
In a study published in the journal Human Brain Mapping, researchers found that male entrepreneurs experienced a feeling similar to fatherly love when showed pictures of their company.
09 Apr 2017
UberHoverbikes - next leap for modern-day transport
The 21st century may have hugely disappointed nerds with limited modes of transportation but there is salvation at hand.
08 Apr 2017
GoogleGoogle Fact Check tool rolled out to combat fake news
Google has globally launched its fact-checking tool in a bid to tackle the spread of misinformation or fake news.
07 Apr 2017
YouTubeUber's drivers are guinea pigs for its experiments
Uber after recent fiasco has repeatedly said it is trying to change.
07 Apr 2017
IndiaGoogle Play Music subscription launched in India; priced at Rs.89
Google Play Music subscription service has finally been launched in India, at an introductory price of Rs. 89 per month.
06 Apr 2017
SpotifySpotify finally moves from free service to paid premium
Spotify along with Universal Music announced that it will release some of the albums by Universal Music artists exclusively for paid subscribers.
06 Apr 2017
University Of CaliforniaSelf-healing material is a sci-fi dream come true
Smartphone displays getting cracked is not a far-fetched scenario in modern times.
04 Apr 2017
IndiaStart-up pitching "love" against "porn" fails to impress investors
MakeLoveNotPorn (MLNP) lets its users upload videos of them engaging in consensual sex.
04 Apr 2017
IndiaWhatsApp prepping for digital payments segment entry in India
According to FactorDaily, WhatsApp is prepping up to launch peer to peer payments in India.
04 Apr 2017
IndiaSecurity breaches are rising at an alarming rate in India
In 2016, India witnessed 36.6 million data records being compromised according to a Gemalto research.
04 Apr 2017
AndroidAndroid becomes Internet's favourite OS, surpasses Windows
According to a research based on 2.5 million websites, it was found that Android now dominates over Windows on Internet usage.
04 Apr 2017
WhatsAppWhatsApp's encryption veils terrorists?
The Government of UK is creating pressure on WhatsApp for access to encrypted communications after the Westminister attack.
03 Apr 2017
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Wag does (p)awe-some job of getting $19 million in funding
Wag, a dog-walking venture has managed to secure $19 million with General Catalyst giving $4 million and Sherpa Ventures contributing $15 million.
02 Apr 2017
FacebookSnapchat takes swift jab at Instagram on April Fool's day
Mark Zuckerberg has apparently decided to turn both Facebook and Instagram, into Snapchat clones.
01 Apr 2017
IndiaIIT-Madras students develop mechanical toilet cleaner
5 students from IIT Madras have developed a hands-free mechanical device that sanitizes and cleans toilets before use.
01 Apr 2017
BangladeshBangladesh relives its freedom war through video games
A majority of the gaming population in Bangladesh are now hooked to "Heroes of 1971: Retaliation".
