Tech
NGO Telecom Watchdog bats for Facebook's Free Basics
The NGO, which has been co-petitioner in 2G spectrum allocation case of 2008, said that there may be some vested interests who are opposed to any move of providing anything free to the consumers.
TRAI extends deadline for comments on Net neutrality to January 7
TRAI has received about 16.5 lakh comments - highest ever on any paper floated by it till date.
Under pressure from governments, Twitter acts to curb 'abusive,' 'hateful' content
Twitter said it was take new steps to stem 'abusive behaviour and hateful conduct' on the global messaging platform.
Matrimony.com, Quick Heal set to go public; may raise Rs 1000 crore
This would be the second major IPO by an Internet company after Just Dial.
Kim Kardashian's Kimoji app crashes Apple App Store after record downloads; sparks privacy concerns
The app, which costs $1.99 to download, reportedly reached a record of 9,000 downloads per millisecond, at the height of its release earlier this week, causing the Apple App Store to overload and crash.
X-ray vision to soon become a reality with new software
Researchers say the technology will be able to help health care providers and families keep closer tabs on toddlers and the elderly, and it could be a new strategic tool for law enforcement and the military.
Oracle deceived consumers by leaving some PCs vulnerable to hacking, says US FTC
Until last year, the FTC says, the update tool provided by Oracle did not remove some older versions of Java, which meant PCs were still vulnerable.
Huawei launches Nexus 6P 64 GB Gold edition in India at Rs 43,999
The Nexus 6P Gold variant, which will be exclusively available on Flipkart.com at Rs 43,999, is up for pre-order on the e-commerce site starting December 21.
Primary techies: Coding toys for kids as young as 6
The idea is to get children interested in computer science in effect hoping to turn young boys and girls — especially girls — into tomorrow's geeks.
Google, Facebook go crazy over Star Wars
There's no shortage of websites flying the flag for the famous saga.
Micromax's Yu to launch its flagship Yutopia smartphone today
The phone is speculated to feature quick-charging capabilities, a QHD display, and a full metal body.
Every country should govern its own Internet: Chinese president Xi Jinping
China censors online content it deems to be politically sensitive, while blocking some Western websites and the services of Internet giants including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.
Qualcomm decides against splitting up the company
The chip maker says that it's completed its review of its operations and decided that it's best served by its current corporate and financial structure.
RBI refutes rumours that scribbled notes won't be accepted from January 1
Dismissing rumours circulating on social media, the Reserve Bank said all notes including those with scribbling will continue to be legal.
US issues strict drone registration, flying guidelines for private users
The registration fee is $5, but in an effort to encourage people to register quickly, the FAA will waive the fee through January 20.
Mysterious flying object sighted over ISRO centre
Police said the shepherds, who were grazing cattle, claimed to have seen a mysterious object flying over the cryogenic testing centre of ISRO on Sunday.