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Twitter now lets you easily share tweets in direct messages
The move came as an acknowledgement of the appeal of one-to-one connections to users of the popular one-to-many messaging service, and as Twitter worked to ramp use of its platform.
WhatsApp implements full end-to-end encryption; may lead to conflicts with law enforcement agencies
The Facebook-owned mobile application with one billion users worldwide made the announcement following weeks of intense debate over efforts by US authorities to compel Apple to help break into an encrypted iPhone.
Mphasis CEO 'excited like a kid in toy shop' on Blackstone deal
Private equity firm Blackstone today said it will buy out HP Enterprise's stake in Mphasis for up to Rs 7,071 crore ($1.1 billion), marking the largest IT deal for the US-based firm in India.
Hackers leak database allegedly containing details on nearly 50 million Turkish citizens
The leaked database contains 49,611,709 entries and divulged considerable private information, putting people at risk of identity theft and fraud.
Satellite technology crucial in monitoring greenhouse gas emissions
The idea is to bring together all these ideas about satellite projects from different agencies to measure carbon and methane emissions in order to eventually achieve 'global coordination'.
Google Photos lets you search for images using emojis
Icons such as the sunglasses smiley reveals photos of people in sunglasses, in the sun and on beachfronts for example.
Security loopholes found in US visa database: Report
The department learnt after an internal review several months ago that its Consular Consolidated Database (CCD) was at risk of being compromised, though no breach had been detected.
Will FBI's breaking into encrypted iPhone put a dent to Apple's reputation?
Beyond security, Apple has faced complaints that the iPhone 6 Plus bent too easily and that the iPhone 4 lost signal strength when users held it a certain way.
Commerce Ministry approves 100% foreign investment in e-commerce sector
India’s commerce ministry said it would allow 100 percent foreign direct investment in marketplace e-commerce companies, which would also be allowed to provide services including warehousing, inventory and payments processing to merchants.
Scientists develop new lightweight, efficient batteries
The new aluminium-graphite dual-ion battery offers significantly reduced weight, volume, and fabrication cost, as well as higher energy density, in comparison with conventional lithium ion batteries (LIB).
This device can transform your smartphone into 3D printer
This portable gadget is priced at $99.
Battle of the high-end virtual reality headsets: Oculus Rift vs HTC Vive vs PlayStation VR
Despite comparably offering immersive windows into 360-degreee virtual worlds, each headset has a unique approach to VR
Facebook finds out if jobs are also inherited in families like genes
A son who has a father in the military is five times more likely to enter the military, but just one in four sons of a military professional does so.
LIVE: Apple unveils new 4-inch iPhone SE; priced at $399 onwards
Follow live updates of Apple's March 21 event.
BSNL to let its customers use landlines via mobiles for making calls
"In 2-3 months, BSNL will start providing SMS facility on landline phones," says BSNL CGM Anil Jain.
Airtel to buy Videocon's spectrum in 6 circles for Rs 4,428 crore
The six circles are Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, UP (East), UP (West) and Gujarat.