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Recent studies have revealed the possibility of numerous everyday objects that could be making us sick. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Coming down with a cold? Alexa's got you covered

The plan is to give patients - especially the elderly, blind and those unable to access the internet through traditional...

11 July 2019 2:01 PM IST

It is not clear when the block button will be widely rolled out, but when rolled out, Spotify will let you block music from any artiste you dont like. (Photo: ANI)

Low on data? No problemo for hearing music online

Spotify Lite is here!

11 July 2019 1:37 PM IST

The announcement arrives after a federal court in Philadelphia ruled that Amazon can be held responsible for defective products. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon expands Transparency in India

The Transparency service is a way of unique serialization of every product to tackle and prevent counterfeits throughout...

11 July 2019 8:06 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Facebook / Tinder)

Tinder Lite to launch in coming weeks

Tinder Lite maintains the core functionality of swiping profiles but doesn't offer data-hungry elements such as the...

11 July 2019 8:01 AM IST

For instance, Alexa can send you Smart Alerts if your connected Echo device detects the sound of smoke alarm or glass breaking.

Amazon's Alexa will offer medical advice

Users can ask questions such as "Alexa, how do I treat a migraine?" or "Alexa, what are the symptoms of flu?

11 July 2019 7:55 AM IST

It is not clear what type of Dropbox account will be required to use this feature. (Photo: ANI)

Dropbox Transfer with up to 100GB data limit goes in beta

Dropbox Transfer allows you send up to 100GB of files in one go, which is significantly higher than alternative...

11 July 2019 7:49 AM IST

Lionel Messi is now just two off his 500th Barca goal as he smashed home an effort from 25 yards to open the scoring. (Photo: AP)

Gambling or gaming, chasing Messi on FIFA empties bank account

Four kids have spent nearly GBP 550 (Rs 47,025) in three weeks buying player packs hoping to find Lionel Messi.

10 July 2019 5:31 PM IST

Alexa has also chatted with users about sex acts. She gave a discourse on dog defecation. And this summer, a hack Amazon traced back to China may have exposed some customers data, according to five people familiar with the events.

Amazon Prime Day - Upto 50 per cent off on Alexa smart home devices

Amazon Prime Day sale is the perfect opportunity for you to join a world where you can relax and unwind with smart...

10 July 2019 3:36 PM IST

IBM has reported that the active number of participants in its 401(k) pension plan fell to 84,350 last year

IBM seals USD 34 billion deal to buy Red Hat to boost cloud business

Red Hat specializes in Linux operating systems, the most popular type of open-source software.

10 July 2019 12:38 PM IST

This is not Europe. This is America. We protect our borders. (Photo:AP)

US approves blacklisted Huawei for sale of goods with no threat to...

US parts and components generally cannot be sold to those on the list without special licenses.

10 July 2019 12:16 PM IST

Russia, which has denied hacking U.S. systems, has been accused of interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. (Photo: Representational Image)

Mozilla blocks UAE attempt to become an internet security guardian

Firefox browser maker Mozilla is blocking the United Arab Emirates' government from serving as one of its internet...

10 July 2019 11:55 AM IST

Ciscos action follows a CNN report in April that said ads from over 300 companies, including Cisco, ran on extremist channels on YouTube. (Photo: AP)

Strengthening 5G: Cisco to buy Acacia Communications

Global internet traffic is projected to more than triple to 13.2 exabytes per day in 2022 from 4.1 exabytes per day in...

10 July 2019 11:38 AM IST