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Rival digital payments services have pointed out exceptions that have been applied to WhatsApps service.

WhatsApp and NASSCOM Foundation collaborate for digital literacy in...

The co-created curriculum encourages people to be mindful about forwarding rumors.

18 March 2019 1:15 PM IST

Qualcomm had initially announced its bid for Dutch semiconductor company NXP Semiconductors in October 2016.

Jury rules Apple owes Qualcomm USD 31M for patent infringement

The verdict Friday in a San Diego federal court follows a two-week trial that pitted two former allies that have become...

18 March 2019 12:42 PM IST

Using what appeared to be a helmet-mounted camera, the gunman livestreamed in horrifying detail 17 minutes of the attack on worshippers at the Al Noor Mosque, where at least 41 people died. (Photo: AP)

Tech companies scramble to remove New Zealand shooting video

Facebook said it took down a livestream of the shootings and removed the shooter's Facebook and Instagram accounts.

18 March 2019 12:29 PM IST

More than 419,000 Apple Watch users signed up for the unusual study. (Photo: AP)

Apple Watch may spot heart problem but more research needed

People who received an alert were supposed to consult a study doctor via telemedicine and then wear an EKG patch.

18 March 2019 11:44 AM IST

Tarrant live-streamed his gruesome act on Facebook for 17 minutes and police believe that the accused had single-handedly carried out the terror attack at both the mosques under a span of 36 minutes during the Friday prayers for which a large number of worshippers had congregated. (Photo: ANI)

New Zealand shooter steeped attack in dark internet culture

Online sleuths quickly connected the livestreamed video to posts made by the same user on 8chan, a dark corner of the...

18 March 2019 11:35 AM IST

Indian government has decided to bar Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from flying in Indian skies and will not take any deliveries of the narrowbody jet until safety concerns. (Photo: AP)

Boeing says finalising software upgrade, revising pilot training for...

A 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after take-off on March 10, killing all 157 on board.

18 March 2019 10:53 AM IST

The deal also signals a shift for Lyft toward a wider set of transportation options in urban centers.

Lyft to launch road show for up to USD 2 billion IPO

Lyft will meet with investors across the United States before pricing the IPO and listing on the Nasdaq at the end of...

18 March 2019 10:44 AM IST

New Zealand Prime Minister wants to discuss live streaming with...

Facebook's chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has sent condolences over the shootings at two mosques that killed 50...

18 March 2019 10:38 AM IST

Facebook so far isnt elaborating much on Zuckerbergs manifesto. (Photo: AP)

Facebook removes 1.5m videos of the New Zealand mosque attack

The death toll in the New Zealand mosque shootings rose to 50 on Sunday.

18 March 2019 8:29 AM IST

Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat have given us an opportunity as fans to interact with our favourite celebrities. However, the conversation has always been one directional. (Photo: ANI)

Social media platforms must act after New Zealand attack: UK's Corbyn

A gunman broadcast live footage on Facebook of an attack that killed 50 Muslims in two mosques.

18 March 2019 8:28 AM IST

With this feature, the users will be able to tap the share icon on Twitter and choose hide Tweet to close down replies. (Photo: ANI)

Soon, subscribe to Twitter conversations without commenting or liking

Once enabled, you will notified when additional tweets are added to the thread.

17 March 2019 4:11 PM IST

Reddit posted a note saying the removal of the channels is due to violation of the policy against content glorifying or encouraging violence.

Reddit acts against hate channels following New Zealand mosque attack

Reddit has banned two subreddits, r/watchpeopledie and r/Gore for hosting links to videos of the Christchurch shooting.

17 March 2019 1:22 PM IST