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Bezos, whose estimated $70 billion fortune makes him one of the worlds wealthiest people, paid cash for the property, according to the Post -- a newspaper he purchased in 2013.(Image: Trulia.com)

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos buys US capital home for $23 mn, in cash

The property includes two historic mansions that were used by the Textile Museum before it moved to George Washington...

14 Jan 2017 8:51 AM IST

But the pricing left Nintendo shares ending at a two month low after falling as much as 6.3 per cent. That compared with a 0.8 per cent gain in the benchmark Nikkei 225 share price index.

Nintendo disappoints with USD 299 price for new Switch console

The Japanese firm said it will launch the Switch, a hybrid home console and handheld device, on March 3.

14 Jan 2017 7:52 AM IST

Regular Facebook use can negatively affect our emotional well-being (Photo: AFP)

Syrian selfie refugee sues Facebook for 'defamatory' posts

Modamani's image was shared on Facebook on a series of anonymous accounts, alongside posts claiming he was responsible...

14 Jan 2017 7:39 AM IST

Wearable gadgets gave a Stanford University professor an early warning that he was getting sick. (Representational image)

Get a warning before you fall sick with this smart wearable

A next step for smart watches and fitness trackers.

13 Jan 2017 10:39 AM IST

The first solar-powered boat was launched recently by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Goyal said. (Photo: Indianpowersector.com)

Solar-powered boat starts service in Kerala

Power production from solar energy that stood at 2000 MW in 2014 has gone up to 9500 MW at present.

13 Jan 2017 8:16 AM IST

The source said that Brigadier Sanjay Puri had been attending a course in United State when his email was hacked. (Representational image)

Phone hacking firm falls victim to hackers

Cellebrite, a digital forensics firm known for helping law enforcement crack into locked smartphones, itself has fallen...

13 Jan 2017 7:55 AM IST

Apple major has asked for several tax and other incentives to enter India in the manufacturing sector.

Court revives suit alleging Apple monopoly on iPhone apps

The lawsuit says Apple only allows developers to sell iPhone apps through its App Store.

13 Jan 2017 7:33 AM IST

Microsoft in a recent announcement said that the month of November has been its best when it comes to sales of its Surface Pro computers.

Microsoft workers say reviewing graphic content caused PTSD

Henry Soto and Greg Blauert have sued Microsoft Corp. claiming the technology company was negligent.

13 Jan 2017 7:29 AM IST

Pokemon Go engages users in a virtual chase for cartoon creatures but relies for many of its functions on Google Maps, which is blocked in China. (Photo: AFP)

China bans Pokemon Go amid security risk review

Pokemon Go engages mobile users in a virtual chase for cartoon creatures appearing in their vicinity.

13 Jan 2017 5:14 AM IST

Appa Rao, who won the Millennium Plaques of Honour award, is part of the three National Science Academies in the country.

The Science Genius

Meet the mastermind in the field of biotechnology.

13 Jan 2017 12:25 AM IST

Tesla is working exclusively with longtime partner Panasonic to supply batteries for its upcoming Model 3.

Panasonic opens its largest exclusive 4K Imaging Pro center in India

There are weekly workshops to be conducted for aspiring and professional Photographers

12 Jan 2017 9:32 PM IST

The Skullcandy Grind is an on-ear headphone that is pretty lightweight and sturdily constructed.

CES 2017: Five Great Alternatives to over hyped Headphones

The top five headphones which are better than over hyped (read over-priced) headphones

12 Jan 2017 9:31 PM IST