Gear S2 also works with any Android device with version 4.4 and above and comes with its own wireless charging dock. It costs Rs 24,300. It is a Tizen OS-based smartwatch that does a lot: tracking …
Is a password-free future around the corner? Here’s all you need to know
As per a recent report in an IT business e-newsletter by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, an IT enterprise company, this form of authentication is based on a user’s individuality. THE FUTURE is re…
Are passwords passe? Facebook CEO Mark Zukerberg hack spotlights vulnerability
The biggest issue with passwords, as many would agree, is remembering them. WITH HIS Twitter and Pinterest accounts hacked recently, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was the latest to fall prey to cybe…
Facebook Moments app: Social network to delete photos from accounts; here are 5 key takeaways
Social networking site Facebook is about to delete a group of photos on your phone. Here are top 5 key takeaways: 1. This is Facebook’s bid to encourage users to download the new Moments app …
Facebook pushes users to download Moments app
Photo-syncing was an optional feature Facebook launched on iOS in 2012 which allowed users to automatically copy all their photos from their smartphone to a private album on Facebook. (Reuters) Soc…
Amazon is preparing to launch streaming music service: Sources
Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch a standalone music streaming subscription service (Reuters) Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch a standalone music streaming subscription service, placing it…
Intel gets mobile chip contract from Apple: Bloomberg
An Intel spokeswoman declined to comment on the story. Qualcomm and Apple were not immediately available for comment. (Reutres) Apple Inc’s next iPhone will use modems chips from Intel Corp, …
Wikipedia warns against French attempt to extend EU privacy law globally
The measure, known as the “right to be forgotten”, has pitted privacy campaigners against defenders of free speech. (Reuters) Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has said an attempt by Fra…
Twitter locks some accounts following leaks
It was reported on Thursday that some 32 million twitter passwords may have been hacked. (Reuters) Micro-blogging website Twitter responded to news that surfaced on Thursday indicating that over 32…
8% of users hide their computers to keep their sensitive data safe: Kaspersky Lab
Moreover, 8% of paranoid respondents admitted to hiding their computers from other people, even though this will not help protect them from Internet threats. (Reuters) To protect their privacy, par…