Bezos offered a glimpse of his vision of the future during an interview Tuesday at the Code Conference in Southern California. (Reuters) Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (BAY’-zohs) says when it com…
Smartphone growth slows to a trickle in 2016: Survey
The global smartphone market is sputtering in 2016, with Apple likely to see its first “down” year for the iPhone, a research report said today. The global smartphone market is sputteri…
Googling yourself now leads to personal privacy controls
Soon, all you’ll need to do is Google yourself if you’re wondering how deeply Google has been digging into your digital life. (Reuters) Soon, all you’ll need to do is Google yours…
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Microsoft Back EU Hate Speech Rules
Internet giants Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft signed up Tuesday to a new EU code of conduct against hate speech, the European Commission said. The US-based firms have agreed to speed up …
Alibaba launches face-lock security app ‘Privacy Knight’ for androids
Currently available on Android, the app is equipped with face lock, the fastest and most accurate unlock solution in the world, which enables users to unlock their protected apps through a one-seco…
‘AI spots more offensive photos than humans on Facebook’
When users upload something offensive to disturb people, it normally has to be seen and flagged by at least one person. (Reuters) In an attempt to combat hate speech, Facebook has said its artifici…
India’s mobile data traffic to grow by 15-times by 2021: Report
Mobile data traffic in the country is expected to grow the fastest globally at 15 times by 2021, according to a report. (Reuters) Mobile data traffic in the country is expected to grow the fastest …
LG G5 modular smartphone launched in India priced at Rs 52,990; freebie on offer
The LG G5 features a 5.3-inch Quad HD display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset. LG has launched its flagship device LG G5 modular smartphone in India priced at Rs 52,990, which wil…
With a tax and a photo, south civic body to register pet dogs online
The SDMC will also provide a ‘unique registration number’ to the dog owner along with a Pet Dog Registration Certificate. (Reuters) To simplify the process of registration of dogs, the …
Xiaomi to buy about 1,500 patents from Microsoft, builds ‘long-term partnership’
Analysts said Xiaomi’s ambitions to be a major player outside China were hampered by weak patent protection and a fear of a prolonged legal battle. Software maker Microsoft Corp is selling ab…