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Airtel and Jio have listed some 100 handset models each on their websites that are VoW-Fi-ready

VoWiFi is here

You can now use a WiFi hotspot to make voice or video calls and save on data usage.

20 Jan 2020 6:13 PM

Dell Technologies is a pioneer in enabling organizations to automate, transform and modernize their data centre using an array of solutions such as servers, storage, data protection and hyper converged solutions.

Dell bags CIO Choice Awards 2020 for the most trusted brand in 8 categories

The prestigious recognition was presented at the exclusive Red Carpet Night.

20 Jan 2020 3:41 PM

Being a part of the Veracode Verified program certifies that QAD’s software meets a high standard of application security, reducing risk for the customer.

QAD’s adaptive UX earns Verified Standard status

Veracode Verified status emphasizes QAD’s commitment to software security.

20 Jan 2020 2:37 PM

The new factory will be built in Noida on the outskirts of New Delhi (Photo: AP)

Samsung Display says it is considering building a factory in India

Samsung Display, a flat-screen supplier to Samsung Electronics Co, will invest nearly USD 500 million to build a new factory in India.

20 Jan 2020 1:51 PM

“It is a picture perfect mission. It went as well as one can possibly expect,” Musk said at a press conference. (Photo: AP)

SpaceX says 'picture perfect' test paves way for human mission

SpaceX simulated a successful emergency landing on Sunday in a dramatic test of a crucial abort system on an unmanned astronaut capsule

20 Jan 2020 1:39 PM

The scheme involves a website allegedly owned by the Personal Data Protection Fund, founded by the US Trading Commission.

Scammers exploit new ‘data-leak-compensation’ scheme

Kaspersky experts have identified a brand-new scheme that exploits these issues around privacy.

20 Jan 2020 12:58 PM

The shapes can vary from traditional cubes to a life-sized dog or even an octopus!

This 3D printer can print chocolate in any shape!

One can print custom chocolate on-demand which is intricate in textures for a 'mouthfeel'.

20 Jan 2020 10:37 AM

The breakthrough may increase the chances of survival for patients with severe liver diseases or cancer. (Photo: ANI)

Researchers build machine that can keep donated liver alive for one week

It uses a technology that essentially replaces the functions of various organs in order to keep the donor liver alive.

20 Jan 2020 10:17 AM

But if you’re a rebel and still want your regular dose of porn, here are a few tips to help ease out your hunt. (Representative image)

7 simple tricks to watch Pornhub and other porn sites in India

A quick guide to let you access Pornhub and other blocked websites in India after the porn ban.

20 Jan 2020 9:41 AM

Regular messaging service has not been affected, however.

WhatsApp outage brings out the funny bone among twitterati share hilarious memes

Users of the popular WhatsApp were unable to send media files, stickers and GIFs on Sunday.

20 Jan 2020 8:18 AM

Numerous tweets and memes took over the internet as soon as the news broke about the WhatsApp tech issue.

WhatsApp issue fixed after over two hours, Twitterati still share hilarious memes

#WhatsAppDown was the trending hashtag on Twitter for most part of Sunday afternoon in India.

20 Jan 2020 8:08 AM

The error came to light on the second day of a visit by the president to the Southeast Asian country (Photo: AP)

Facebook says technical error caused vulgar translation of Chinese leader's name

Facebook Inc on Saturday blamed a technical error for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s name appearing as “Mr Shithole” in posts on its platform.

19 Jan 2020 7:03 PM

In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo Attorney General William Barr and FBI Deputy Director David Bowdich, second from left, address reporters at the Justice Department in Washington to announce results of an investigation of the shootings at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in Florida. An an image of an iPhone is displayed at left. The Justice Department has placed a high national-security priority on its probe of the incident, insisting that investigators must get access to data from two locked and encrypted iPhones that belonged to the alleged gunman, a Saudi aviation student. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Explained: The US Justice Department’s new quarrel with Apple

To investigate the recent shooting of 3 US sailors, the government department has been demanding access to encrypted iPhone data.

19 Jan 2020 4:47 PM

The USD 15 billion braking system, known as positive train control, is aimed at reducing human error by automatically stopping trains in certain situations

Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1 but is it safe?

New technologies, like one coming up in the US, could cut train crews to 1 but labour groups see an increase in chances of accidents.

19 Jan 2020 3:00 PM

The test, the company’s final milestone test before flying NASA astronauts from US soil, had been planned to take place on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Bad weather forces delay of SpaceX simulated rocket failure test

SpaceX said in a tweet that it was standing down from the Crew Dragon capsule test because of high winds & rough seas in the recovery area.

19 Jan 2020 2:54 PM

Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, who is out on bail and remains under partial house arrest after she was detained last year at the behest of American authorities, leaves B.C. Supreme Court following a case management hearing, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press via AP)

Huawei CFO lawyers say her alleged crimes no crime in Canada

Meng, the daughter of the company’s founder, faces charges of committing fraud to try and evade US sanctions on Iran.

19 Jan 2020 12:21 PM

CamScanner has been installed on over 370 million devices across more than 200 countries.

After a no good, horrible year, CamScanner touches 100 million users in India

Currently, nearly 7.6% of the Indian population CamScanner.

18 Jan 2020 3:49 PM

The Justice Department insists that investigators need access to data from two locked and encrypted iPhones that belonged to the alleged gunman (Representational photo)

Apple was in trouble once again; this time with a familiar foe

Is Apple required to help the government hack its own security technology when requested? Read on to find out.

18 Jan 2020 1:42 PM

Called 'What the Falooda', the web extension highlights profanity and hurtful words in the complaint system and sober it down with food to make it less harsh.

Swiggy's new 'What the Falooda' web extension gives foody twist to bad words

While the approach is interesting to promote kindness, early users are reporting issues with the extension.

18 Jan 2020 11:05 AM

After rolling out the feature to Chromebooks in August last year, it is now available in Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Google Chrome now lets you control noisy tabs with a single click

With the latest update, a single click on the icon in the top right corner of the browser on the desktop lets you manage media

18 Jan 2020 10:37 AM