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BET Networks CEO Debra Lee Joins Twitter Board
The company also said it appointed Marjorie Scardino as lead independent director.
People Can Share Personal Passwords with Complete Strangers in Exchange for Chocolates
A study analysed participants to investigate how people are manipulated into sharing their passwords with strangers in return for small gifts.
The World's First Wristwatch With Built-in GPS
The screen displayed a crude map of the position of the watch and had 10 hours of battery life during continuous use.
WhatsApp to Soon Launch Video Calling Feature
WhatsApp has not added a separate icon for video call, and therefore, its addition to the app has not led to any noticeable change in the app's design and looks.
Google Expected to Unveil Standalone Android VR Headset on May 18
Google, which has its I/O 2016 conference scheduled for the next week, is expected to unveil a new Android VR headset at the event.
India 72nd in List of 78 Most Connected Countries in the World; Bangladesh Ranks Higher
Hong Kong boasts the most connected population the world in a new ranking that compares connectivity rates around the globe.
Bitcoin's Self-Proclaimed Founder Craig Wright Backtracks, Says He Doesn't 'Have the Courage'
The man who claimed to be the mysterious founder of bitcoin appears to be stepping back into the shadows.
Vine Launches New App for Windows 10
The new app is also optimised for the Windows 10 operating system so it works with features such as Live Tiles and will automatically stretch to shrink to fit different tablets and desktop sizes.
Twitter Moves to News Category on Apple App Store
This will give Twitter more visibility in the App Store, while it previously sat in the top ten below Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, Messenger, Pinterest and others.
Activist Investor Carl Icahn Says He Sold His Entire Apple Stake on China Woes
Carl Icahn had been a huge cheerleader of Apple, acquiring a stake in the company almost three years ago.
Samsung Working on a Standalone VR Headset
Samsung intends to build a headset to rival those of Oculus and Vive.
Why Twitter Might Never Be a Facebook
Twitter gets lots of grief from investors because it hasn't taken over the world the way Facebook did.
ISRO Launches New Satellite, Brings India Closer to Realising GPS Dream
The 44.4 metre tall IRNSS-1G has a lift-off mass of 1,425 kg and was launched in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (sub GTO).
The World's First Selfie: A Self-Photograph from 1839
This 1839 self-photograph by Robert Cornelius from Philadelphia is believed to be the world's first ever selfie.
Apple Posts First Revenue Drop in 13 Years
After years of blockbuster sales, many investors fear the iPhone has reached saturation, spelling the end for Apple's exponential growth.
Reliance Jio May Launch 4G Services in Next 3 Months
Reliance, so far, has spent $19 billion on the telecom venture.