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The Facebook-owned messaging service is now swapping Nobody for My Contacts expect which gives a user additional control.

Download now: WhatsApp privacy feature will safeguard your experience

WhatsApp is stepping up its privacy game and a new feature provides users with more control over who can add them to...

11 Nov 2019 8:50 AM IST

Artificial intelligence is now being used in an ever-expanding array of products: cars that drive themselves; robots that identify and eradicate weeds; computers able to distinguish dangerous skin cancers from benign moles; and smart locks, thermostats, speakers and digital assistants that are bringing the technology into homes. (Representative image: Pixabay)

Rise of the machines! A robot that can 'grow, retract, re-grow to...

MIT engineers have developed a robot designed to extend a chain-like appendage flexible enough to twist and turn in any...

11 Nov 2019 7:51 AM IST

The system uses a combination of standard meteorological data and artificial intelligence. (Photo: ANI)

Strike twice in the same place? AI can now predict where lightning...

Researchers have developed a simple and inexpensive system that can predict when lightning will strike within a 30km...

11 Nov 2019 7:44 AM IST

Kessel, a senior vice president who has worked on Amazons Kindleâ€ and brick-and-mortar store Amazon Goâ€, said he would be focusing on community service and not-for-profit work.

Amazon long-time executive Steve Kessel to step down

Beginning January, Dave Clark who is responsible for the company's global supply chain and logistics operation will...

10 Nov 2019 5:17 PM IST

The app can share location and battery status to contacts through WhatsApp, after the addition of a four digit pin at the beginning as well.

Bengaluru Start up creates phone-tracking app using WhatsApp

The app is targeted to people who might not be technologically savvy, as well as to help with accident/ emergency...

10 Nov 2019 12:11 PM IST

To bring out the electric version of the G-Class SUV, Mercedes will be required to add an extra-large battery to an already large-bodied G-Class, which could result in more weight. (Representational Image)

Mercedes Benz to build zero-emission G-Class EV

In an official tweet, the company promised to introduce a zero-emission EV version of the Mercedes Benz G-Class.

10 Nov 2019 10:55 AM IST

The Fury of the Wastelandâ€ themed update will introduce players to new weapons, vehicles and new skins as the all-new Royale Pass Season 10 begins.

PUBG Season 10 'Fury of the wasteland' - Everything you need to know

The 0.15.5 update introduces a new 4v4 Team Deathmatch map, new weapons, a companion system and more to the battle...

10 Nov 2019 10:41 AM IST

Currently, the feature in Google Maps appears to be in beta and shows only a few sections from the menu such as appetizers and entrees. (Photo: ANI)

Google rolls out incognito feature for Maps

Tech giant Google has finally rolled out its incognito mode for Android users of its navigation app 'Maps'.

9 Nov 2019 4:46 PM IST

WhatsApp needs to step up its game in five areas.

WhatsApp dark mode inches closer to rollout with newest update

The latest beta version of WhatsApp shows that dark mode is nearly complete and this feature will be rolled out soon.

9 Nov 2019 3:02 PM IST

Customers buy the iPhone X at the Apple Store on New Yorks Fifth Avenue. Apple is expected to unveil its biggest and most expensive iPhone on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, as part of a lineup of three new models aimed at widening the products appeal amid slowing sales growth. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Apple employee steals 'extremely personal' photo from woman's iPhone;...

Apple fired an employee who worked at its Apple Store after it was discovered that a personal photo was stolen.

9 Nov 2019 2:09 PM IST

These apps averaged six dangerous permission requests each. (Photo: Pixabay)

Immediately uninstall these six 'dangerous' Android apps with 1.66...

VPNpro has exposed six free and popular antivirus apps which results in users putting themselves and their precious data...

9 Nov 2019 1:42 PM IST

Such a change could ease pressure to win approval with images, videos or comments and, instead, get people to simply focus on what is in the posts. (Photo:Pixabay)

Instagram test of hiding 'likes' spreading to US

"We're expanding those tests to include a small portion of people in the US next week," Instagram's chief Adam Mosseri...

9 Nov 2019 11:11 AM IST