Google doodle recalls 1st Olympic Games on 120th anniversary to mark the modern incarnation of the ancient Olympic Games. Google doodle recalls 1st Olympic Games on 120th anniversary to mark the mo…
Microsoft boasts that Edge is the browser to use if you want security
Web browser security is a major concern – with plenty of infections occurring due to careless surfing or vulnerabilities in add-ons – so it’s not surprising to hear that Microsoft…
How Azure makes it easier to manage your IoT devices
Introduction and hierarchical topologies If you’re a business wanting to put your own devices into the Internet of Things, Azure has the range of services you need, claims Microsoft director …
Severe Adobe Flash flaw could leave your PC wide open to exploit
Adobe has issued a warning about a severe flaw in its Flash Player which the company acknowledges is being actively exploited, and thus a fix is being cooked up pronto. The critical vulnerability &…
Here is how WhatsApp end-to-end encryption works for users
The feature is enabled by default in WhatsApp, which means that if you and your friends are on the latest version of the app, all chats will be end-to-end encrypted. Unlike say Telegram where users…
For Indians, Facebook dearer than Twitter and YouTube, shows study
According to IMRB, 63 percent Facebook users in India have 3G connections, while 38 percent use a 2G connection to access the social network. (Reuters) People in India access social networking site…
As Apple renews India push, Samsung pitches with revamped phones
Samsung recently introduced its “S bike” mode, a feature targeted at India’s legions of motorbike riders that, when activated, notifies callers that the phone’s owner is rid…
To protect users from hackers, WhatsApp to encrypt calls, messages
“WhatsApp has always prioritised making your data and communication as secure as possible. And today, we’re proud to announce that we’ve completed a technological development that…
Every WhatsApp message its 1 billion users send is now encrypted
Hot off the heels of Apple’s recent legal tangle with the FBI, WhatsApp isn’t waiting around until the government comes knocking at its door. The popular messaging company just flipped …
Twitter adds ‘Direct Message’ button to its iOS and Android apps
Twitter users on Tuesday got one big reason to cheer! The social networking service has added a direct message button to tweets, hence making it easier to share them privately. Twitter users on Tue…