Tech
Little hope for compromise in Apple vs FBI iPhone encryption row
The FBI is pressing Apple to develop a system that would allow the law enforcement agency to break into a locked iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino attackers, a demand the tech company claims would make all its devices vulnerable.
China plans to land a probe on Mars in 2021
The probe is expected to reach Mars in 2021 after a flight of seven to ten months.
Netflix releases all 4 seasons of 'House of Cards' in India
This series is produced by David Fincher of 'Social Network' and 'Gone Girl' and stars Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright.
Facebook executive accused in WhatsApp data row released from jail
Facebook's most senior representative in Latin America, Diego Dzodan, left a jail in Sao Paulo after one night in custody. A judge ruled he was wrongly detained because he was not named personally in the legal proceedings.
Hound: Siri-like voice-powered digital assistant launched
Hound aims to give you detailed information quickly using your voice.
Facebook fined $109,000 for being unclear on how it uses people's data
A German court originally ruled in March 2012 that Facebook's terms and conditions did not make clear the extent to which users' intellectual property - such as photos and videos - could be used by Facebook and licensed to third parties.
WhatsApp to stop supporting BlackBerry platform, older Nokia, Android devices
In an attempt to stay updated and offer users more security, WhatsApp has decided that by the end of 2016, it will withdraw its support for WhatsApp Messenger on platforms including BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10, Nokia S40, Android 2.1, Windows 7.1 among othe...
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.