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Smartphone with four cameras from Samsung this year?It appears that Samsung will not be satisfied by just aping Huawei and launching a smartphone with a ripple-rear camera; instead, the brand is now...These platforms will help you send gifts to remote locationsThe logistics industry has seen a sharp turn in the demand for instant delivery. With festive season around the corner, the demand for express delivery...Apple self-driving car in minor crash during road testingAn Apple self-driving car was rear-ended while merging onto an expressway near the company’s Silicon Valley headquarters this month, the company said in an accident...UN urges Facebook to 'proactively' fight hate speechThe UN human rights chief urged Facebook on Wednesday to more proactively address hate speech but warned against excessive regulation, after US President Donald Trump...California lawmakers vote to pass toughest 'net neutrality' lawCalifornia lawmakers sent to the governor’s desk for final approval strict “net neutrality” laws on internet providers that would defy sweeping Federal Communications Commission rules...The significance of Big Data and Analytics among enterprisesData is everywhere! Digital Enterprises generate voluminous data from transactional and operational activities. Billions of connected things are also generating data at a massive scale...Blockchain-based payments app launched in IndiaLALA World, the Singapore based FinTech organisation aims to facilitate a large set of iPhone users for utility and financial transactions; has launched its iOS...Redmi Note 6 Pro: Price and other details leakedXiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was launched in February this year and it resulted into a highly successful offering from the Chinese brand. The top-notch...Optoma launches laser ultra short throw projector – ZH420USTOptoma has launched a laser ultra short throw projector - ZH420UST. Building on the ZH400UST, this new model is powered by DuraCore laser light source,...White House investigates Google after Trump accuses it of biasUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Google’s search engine of promoting negative news articles and hiding “fair media” coverage of him, vowing to address...Tesla shares slide 3 per cent after Musk abandons buyoutShares in Tesla Inc fell just under 3 per cent on Monday after Chief Executive Elon Musk abandoned his plan to take the electric carmaker...Bank of Spain's website hit by cyber attack, access disruptedThe Bank of Spain’s website has been hit since Sunday by a cyber attack which has temporarily disrupted access to the site, a spokesman for...Internet groups appeal to US court to reinstate 'net neutrality' rulesA coalition of trade groups representing companies including Alphabet Inc, Facebook Inc and Amazon.com Inc, urged a US appeals court to reinstate landmark “net neutrality”...Ungodly espionage: Russian hackers targeted Orthodox clergyThe Russian hackers indicted by the US special prosecutor last month have spent years trying to steal the private correspondence of some of the world’s...BlackBerry KEY2 LE teaser video out, to be launched at IFA 2018BlackBerry KEY2 LE is the next expected smartphone from the company and, according to a new teaser video from BlackBerry, the lower-spec version of the...Faxploit: Hackers target old gadgets like fax machinesNew research from Check Point Software Technologies has shown how organizations and individuals could be hacked via their fax machines, using newly discovered vulnerabilities in...The rise of voice assistance across sectors in IndiaVoice assistants like Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant and Cortana are steadily transforming the personal and professional space of modern mankind. Following these, several ‘Skills’ or...Robot wars: China shows off automated doctors, teachers and combat starsRobots that can diagnose diseases, play badminton and wow audiences with their musical skills are among the machines China hopes could revolutionise its economy, with...Netflix tests video ads between episodes and users aren't in favourNobody likes ads during regular shows and Netflix is reportedly trying to insert video promos in between episodes of a show. Clearly, not many would...Key specifications of Xiaomi POCO F1 confirmedXiaomi's sub-brand POCO is all set to launch its first smartphone — the POCO F1 on August 22. While in India the brand is labelled...Hi-tech apps to help pilgrims during HajTwo million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia this week for Haj as the annual pilgrimage becomes increasingly hi-tech with apps to help the faithful navigate...Watchdog says cryptocurrency scams on the riseCryptocurrency scams are using images of celebrities and upmarket London addresses to hoodwink consumers into parting with cash, Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority has said.The warning,...Over 1,000 Google workers protest censored China searchMore than a thousand Google employees have signed a letter protesting the company’s secretive plan to build a search engine that would comply with Chinese...BlackBerry KEY2 LE press renders reveal a blue variantBlackBerry has recently launched its flagship product the KEY2 which has a bunch of cool features (including the puny keyboard) but the high price has...These Motorola handsets will be treated to Android PieAfter Google had released Android Pie last week, a few smartphone manufacturers have detailed which of their smartphones are set to receive the update. Now,...Researchers find new 'Foreshadow' security flaw in Intel chipsResearchers have discovered a new security flaw that could let hackers pry information from supposedly secure virtual vaults in Intel chips, the company warned.Intel said...Mobile banking Trojan modifications reach an all-time highMobile banking Trojans hit the list of cyber-headaches in Q2 2018. The number of installation packages for mobile banking - modifications which help attackers avoid...A look at some of the platforms helping women gain financial independenceThe key element that makes the modern woman a symbol of strength, versatility and independence is being financially self-sufficient.To establish her identity and individuality whether...Google tracks your movements, like it or notGoogle wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.An investigation found that...Securing lives through AI-based smart security devicesThe world, as we know today, is a dangerous place to live in. With rising cases of theft, mishaps and terrorist attacks world over, security...Nazi imagery will no longer be removed from video gamesSwastikas or Nazi-related imagery will no longer be removed from video games automatically after Germany's national rating agency USK announced the change.The agency announced that...Next year emojis will be more racially inclusive, sexually diverseNext year when you update your iOS or Android version, you will be possibly greeted with a new set of emojis which will be more...US students channel grief into tech startup after France attackCalifornia college student Anjali Banerjee was watching fireworks during a 2016 celebration on a seafront promenade in the French city of Nice when a man...Mindtree uses AI and ML to help banks reduce risk and improve complianceMindtree is using artificial intelligence and machine learning technology to help banks improve their ability to detect financial crimes and enhance reconciliation management. These service...Galaxy S10 video creating buzz among fansIf you are a Samsung fan, this new video showcasing the concept of the Galaxy S10 will surely make your day. The design of Samsung...Qualcomm to settle anti-trust case with Taiwan regulator for $93 millionMobile chipmaker Qualcomm Inc will settle an anti-trust case with Taiwanese regulators for about $93 million, and has also pledged to invest $700 million in...Hackers are now using farm sprinklers as cyber weaponIt was in the bygone days when hackers would invade only in your computers and servers in order to get access to your data. Apparently,...Facebook pages with huge US following to require more authorisationFacebook Inc will introduce an authorisation process for users who manage Facebook pages with a large US following, it said on Friday, seeking to make...Apple's TouchID will use many in-display camerasWhen it comes to innovations, Apple is mostly at the forefront with its creative and efficient approach in terms of technology. This time, the company...Tech giants still stumbling in the social world they builtWho knew to connect the world could get so complicated? Perhaps some of technology’s brightest minds should have seen that coming.Social media bans of conspiracy...Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids onlineChildren’s advocates want the American Psychological Association to condemn the tech industry’s practice of using persuasive psychological techniques to keep kids glued to their screens.The...Disney says its new streaming service won’t rival NetflixDisney’s upcoming streaming service won’t try to compete directly with Netflix and Amazon, but will focus instead on quality — namely original programs from Disney’s...Key trends defining the gaming sector in IndiaThe Indian gaming market is forecasted to grow more than threefold in terms of revenue to reach the billion-dollar landmark or even surpass it by...Samsung to invest $22 billion into new growth areas like A.I. and 5GThe Samsung Electronics logo is displayed in a window at the company's Seocho office building in Seoul, South Korea.South Korea's largest conglomerate Samsung Group is...US forensic team helps Facebook battle fake social mediaA day before Facebook announced that it had discovered and disabled a propaganda campaign designed to sow dissension among US voters, it exclusively shared some...Elon Musk says taking Tesla private is ‘best path’Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday he is considering taking Tesla Inc private in what would be the largest deal of its type, moving...UniCredit has stopped using Facebook for advertisingItaly’s UniCredit has stopped using Facebook for advertising and marketing campaigns and will not do so again until the U.S. giant improves its ethical standards,...Chinese tech 'wolf' Huawei stalks Apple and SamsungRen Zhengfei, the founder of Chinese telecoms behemoth Huawei, likens the company to a ruthless “wolf” tirelessly running down its prey — an ethos that...Google Pixel 3 to have a gesture-based navigation systemGoogle has recently launched Android 9 Pie and with it comes a range of features that are sure to make any smartphone fan excited. What...Google announces Android 9 Pie, powered by AI for a smarter, simpler experienceGoogle’s latest release of Android is here and it comes with artificial intelligence baked in to make your phone smarter, simpler and more tailored to...