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In its 4th edition this year, Google Play Awards felicitated some of the most popular & user-friendly apps delivering a superior experience.

Google declares Hike Sticker Chat App as one of 2019's best

Messaging application Hike's Sticker Chat App has been recognized as one of the Best Everyday Essential Apps' of 2019 by...

5 Dec 2019 3:48 PM IST

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said that the company will no longer allow fictional depictions of self-harm or suicide, including drawings, memes, or content from films or comics using graphic imagery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Instagram increases focus on child safety online, rolls out new...

The platform will now check users' birthdate to ensure they are above age of 13, & will introduce ways to restrict posts...

5 Dec 2019 11:56 AM IST

The European Union data protection laws will cover large tech companies like Google, Twitter and Facebook that use personal data as an advertising goldmine, as well as firms like banks and also public bodies. (Photo: Pixabay)

Modi cabinet clears data protection bill, will soon be tabled in...

The Personal Data Protection bill was drafted by a panel headed by a former Supreme Court judge and submitted to the...

5 Dec 2019 11:19 AM IST

Google is also intending to offer benefits to consumers as well as banks including loyalty programs.

Google introduces new digital wellbeing feature -- Focus Mode

The feature for Android devices allows one to turn off distractions such as social media updates or email notifications...

5 Dec 2019 10:42 AM IST

Twitter said it sought to make its new rules as clear as possible. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter representatives appear before parliamentary panel

The panel, headed by BJP MP Heena Gavit and having all women members, is examining the issue of cyber safety and...

4 Dec 2019 7:16 PM IST

From a mere form of entertainment to one of the most effective marketing tools, they have come a long way (Photo: AFP)

Modern businesses require modern solutions- 4 digital tools for...

Below are some of the more popular and effective online tools you may consider using to help you scale your business

4 Dec 2019 6:41 PM IST

Tesla CEO Elon Musk listens as President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with technology industry leaders at Trump Tower in New York. (Photo: AP)

Elon Musk testifies his 'pedo guy' tweet not meant to be taken...

The case stems from Musk's offer to furnish a mini-submarine to assist the plaintiff in the Tham Luang Nang Non cave...

4 Dec 2019 4:01 PM IST

Huawei faces online storm in China over employee treatment

Huawei faces online storm in China over employee treatment

Huawei is facing a public backlash in China after details of the dismissal & wrongful detention of a former employee...

4 Dec 2019 2:00 PM IST

Huaweis revenue grew 19.5 percent 721.2 billion yuan last year, in line with what it had earlier flagged. (Photo: AP)

White House considered kicking Huawei out of the Banking system

Sources familiar say there were memos & meetings on the issue, which could've made it virtually impossible for Huawei to...

4 Dec 2019 1:18 PM IST

Amazon has since not responded to further requests for comment. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon designs more powerful data center chip

With the new chip, Amazon is looking to reduce its reliance on processors made by Intel & AMD to power its...

4 Dec 2019 12:22 PM IST

Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at its annual developers conference. (Photo:AP)

Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet

Pichai, who has been the CEO of the Google since 2015, will now be filling in for Larry Page the co-founder and former...

4 Dec 2019 11:32 AM IST

Apple states that they have designed a series of awards to celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship integral to creating music.

Apple launches dazzling new product and it's unlike anything we have...

Apple has designed a series of awards to celebrate the extraordinary craftsmanship integral to creating music.

4 Dec 2019 9:33 AM IST