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The drone service will be available in North Canberra, Australia. (Photo: AP)

Alphabet launches its first commercial drone delivery service in...

The service will be available to order food, coffee, and over-the-counter medicines using a connected smartphone app.

10 April 2019 11:20 AM IST

For the added security, Opera uses 256-bit encryption and does not keep a log or retain any activity data.

Opera 60 releases with built-in cryptocurrency wallet

The version boasts increased security and privacy as it includes a built-in ad blocker.

10 April 2019 11:15 AM IST

In Firefox 65 version, the company plans to strip cookies and block storage access from third-party tracking content.

Firefox rolls out new features to prevent browser fingerprinting,...

The anti-tracking feature and blocking of mining scripts will be available in Firefox's Nightly builds in version 68.

10 April 2019 11:10 AM IST

The Model 3 does not have a key slot like a traditional car. Instead, one can unlock and drive using the Tesla app on their smartphone.

Tesla's Sentry Mode helps police nab burglar

The Sentry Mode allowed the police to see the video of 21-year-old Jeremiah Jefferson who broke into a backseat window...

10 April 2019 11:03 AM IST

Facebook said that it will instead offer the traditional ways of verifying accounts such as a code sent to their phone. (Photo: ANI)

Facebook uses AI to map global population density

Facebook's ongoing project aims to map the world's population density using AI.

10 April 2019 10:37 AM IST

Taking cognisance of the risks associated in dealing with bitcoin and other such VCs, the RBI decided that, with immediate effect, entities regulated by it shall not deal with or provide services to any individual or business entities dealing with or settling VCs.

China to ban bitcoin mining?

China is the world's largest market for computer hardware designed to mine bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

10 April 2019 9:27 AM IST

Virgin Galactic has not indicated whether the program is ready to move on to rocket-powered test flights.

Virgin Galactic's first test passenger gets commercial astronaut wings

During The 90-minute flight passengers will be able to experience a few minutes of weightlessness and see the Earth's...

10 April 2019 9:23 AM IST

Less than two months before the crash, Rileys parents had a limiter installed at a Tesla service center to prevent the vehicle from reaching over 85 mph, but it was removed at another Tesla service visit without his parents knowledge, the law firm said here (Photo-AP)

Fiat Chrysler to pay Tesla hundreds of millions of euros to pool fleet

Tesla recently began delivering its new Model 3 to international markets in China and Europe.

9 April 2019 2:53 PM IST

The platform will be built on the Microsoft Azure IIoT cloud platform. (Photo: AP)

EU data supervisor probes EU bodies' software deals with Microsoft

The probe will look into the Microsoft products and services used by the institutions.

9 April 2019 2:36 PM IST

As Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey got roundly trolled for hate mongering against a community, many believe the micro-blogging platform got a taste of its own medicine.

Twitter's Jack Dorsey paid USD 1.40 in 2018

Dorsey had declined all direct compensation and benefits for three years in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

9 April 2019 2:25 PM IST

Allegations that Musk broke the agreement by tweeting without company approval could renew a debate about whether he has become too reckless to continue as Teslas CEO. (Photo: AP)

SEC steps on Tesla 'reasonable' to prevent problems

The SEC had asked US District Judge Alison Nathan to hold Musk in contempt over a February 19 tweet.

9 April 2019 2:20 PM IST

The RIA Novosti news agency quoted Roskomnadzor as saying it has established a constructive dialogue with Google.

Canada mulls crackdown on social media firms unless they combat...

The safeguards should include more efforts to counter malicious cyber activity, such as the spread of disinformation.

9 April 2019 1:58 PM IST