Tech
Unveiled: The world's first 'invisible' mobile phone charger
Say good-bye to tangled wires and misplaced charging cables.
Tech initiatives announced by Suresh Prabhu in Rail Budget 2016
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced a number of tech initiatives in the Rail Budget 2016 on Thursday.
Bill Gates supports US efforts in iPhone encryption case, but doesn't back 'blind' government
While clarifying he doesn't support untrammeled government access to personal data, the Microsoft co-founder's position runs contrary to those of many tech executives who have backed Apple Inc.
ZTE unveils budget-friendly Blade V7, V7 Lite with metallic design, biometric security
The Blade V7 Lite offers a 5-inch screen that can be operated with one hand and a fingerprint scanner for users to sign on to the phone.
Why Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise appearance at the Samsung Galaxy S7 launch event
Samsung launched two new versions of its Galaxy S smartphone and brought in Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg for a surprise appearance.
Huawei unveils its first Windows PC; to rival Apple iPad Pro, Microsoft Surface
The thin MateBook has a 12-inch pixel display, weighs just 640 grammes (1.4 pounds) without the keyboard although it looks heavier, and has a battery life of ten hours under standard use.
Protests planned across US to support Apple over iPhone encryption battle with FBI
The protests organized by the Internet rights group Fight for the Future are scheduled to occur Tuesday outside Apple stores in the US, the UK, Hong Kong and Germany.
Cat S60: Smartphone with in-built thermal imaging camera to debut at MWC 2016
This technology can be used to detect heat leaks around doors and windows, to spot patches of damp and even to see in the dark.
Apple's strong stand on encryption ignites fierce debate; Tim Cook faces biggest policy challenge yet
Apple chief Tim Cook is taking on the US government on encryption.
Tumblr banned in Indonesia over pornography
The ban was announced a week after the Indonesian government demanded the removal of emoticons representing homosexuality in messaging apps, following an internet campaign against Line, another popular messaging application, for the same reason.
Twitter not reliable in predicting election results
It is difficult to predict the outcome of an election based on the amount of Twitter buzz a candidate gets.
Rise of civilian drones posing real threat to commercial aviation
As the use of drones expand from military to commercial and even recreational purposes, experts fear that these radio-controlled flying devices, if not regulated, could one day collide with a commercial aircraft with dire consequences.
In-flight headsets to help flyers temporarily forget aerophobia
It's an idea that has generated quick interest within the industry. Last week, XL Airways France became the first carrier to trial SkyTheater headsets.
TED to release annual conference as a movie in cinemas worldwide
For the first time, the non-profit organization known simply as TED, which promotes transformative ideas through talks, is presenting the opening night of its annual conference in cinemas worldwide.
Apple to replace MacBook's flawed USB Type-C cables
The cable was released with the 12-inch Retina MacBook last year, and according to Apple, it is possible for the cable to fail without warning due to flaw in the design.
Google bullish on self-driving car project; posts dozens of manufacturing jobs
Thirty-six jobs related to the Google X car project were listed including engineers working on motion control, displays, robotics and sensors as well as managers charged with operations, materials and marketing.