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WhatsApp New Year blackout, issue expectedly resolved now
Many users in India, Europe and North America saw their WhatsApp messages failing to deliver on New Year’s eve, because of a blackout that the popular messaging service suffered. While…
Google celebrates New Year Eve with an animated doodle
2015 was a year of ups and downs and like with every New Year’s Eve, comes a special Google Doodle. One thing’s for sure, this New Year’s Eve doodle will…
After HP Falcon, Samsung Tab may run Windows 10
Windows 10 seems to be gathering momentum, at least with OEMs or device-makers. After reports about HP getting ready to launch a new Windows 10-powered phone named Falcon at the…
Twitter updates rules to stop abusive behaviour online
In a fresh bid to combat abusive behavior, micro-blogging site Twitter is revising its rules to tackle hateful conduct including spreading of terror messages on line. "We believe that protection…
Google Glass is back: Filing points to a sleeker, more durable, foldable version for enterprises
Earlier this year, Google had announced that its much-hyped Glass project had been temporarily shelved. The company had announced it was time for Glass to grow out of its baby…
Landslip on Mars captured by NASA
An image of a relatively fresh landslip on Mars is released by NASA, which shows boulder-covered landslip along a canyon wall. Landslips occur when steep slopes fall, sending a mass…
Google working on AI-based messaging app: Here’s why it matters
When it comes to mobile messaging apps, Google’s Hangouts has a tough time matching up with the likes of Facebook’s WhatsApp, Messenger or even other apps like Snapchat, Line, WeChat.…
Wipro to acquire BPaaS provider Viteos Group for $130 million
Wipro has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Viteos Group, a BPaaS provider for the Alternative Investment Management Industry for a purchase consideration of $130 million. The company specializes in…
Microsoft Disables ‘Hey Cortana’ Voice Search for Android
Microsoft has updated Cortana for Android to remove a handy hands-free feature from it. The company this week updated its virtual assistant on Google's platform to remove the "Hey Cortana"…
Facebook’s latest feature to help locate reputable businesses
Social network giant Facebook has quietly launched a new desktop-only feature on its site which allows users to find highest-rated local businesses based on customer reviews, entering in direct competition…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Android’s future in India
Google's India born CEO Sundar Pichai said that India is one of the largest growth markets for the search giant Google globally. On a two-day visit to the country, Pichai…
Snapdeal launches multilingual interface in 12 different languages on mobile
Online marketplace Snapdeal today launched multilingual interface allowing customers use among 12 language options for shopping through mobile app. The company said, starting today, its user interface on the mobile…