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The WannaCry ransomware attack infected thousands of computers worldwide and crippled parts of Britains National Health Service in May. (Photo: File/Representational)

US indicts Iranian hackers responsible for deploying 'SamSam'...

The 34-month long hacking scheme wreaked havoc on hospitals, schools, companies and government agencies.

30 Nov 2018 1:58 PM IST

You can now delete an embarrasing Snapchat message.

Ad buyers skeptical as Snap looks beyond teens for growth

Wooing older people could alienate its cult following of youngsters, ad buyers and other executives warned.

30 Nov 2018 1:49 PM IST

Cyber attack hit a Mexican opposition party website.

Moscow's new cable car closed by cyberattack

It opened to the public on Tuesday, with rides to be free for the first month, but suddenly halted the next day.

30 Nov 2018 1:24 PM IST

For ISOCELL Plus, Samsung replaced the metal barrier with an innovative new material developed by Fujifilm.

South Korea indicts group for leaking Samsung display tech to Chinese...

The group are accused of forming a separate shell company that received information on the use of equipment.

30 Nov 2018 11:54 AM IST

Worn over a pair of pants, the battery-operated exoskeleton uses a suite of sensors. (Photo: B-Temia)

Pentagon looks to exoskeletons to build 'super-soldiers'

The technology is being developed by Lockheed Martin Corp with a license from Canada-based B-TEMIA.

30 Nov 2018 11:47 AM IST

Sources say Dell is also considering a sale or initial public offering (IPO) of its one of its fast-growing divisions, Pivotal Software.

Dell posts revenue jump ahead of voting on VMware offer

The results come ahead of voting on the company's offer to buy back shares tied to its 81 per cent economic stake in...

30 Nov 2018 10:22 AM IST

As autonomous car technology develops, Sohn said Samsung was working with automobile companies on development of 5G networks, needed for autonomous driving. (Photo: AP)

Samsung Elec says it will cancel USD 4.4 billion worth of shares

The cancellation announced on Friday included 450 million in common stock and 81 million in preferred stock.

30 Nov 2018 10:14 AM IST

Racial discrimination at Facebook is real.

Facebook starts verification for UK political ads

Starting Thursday, ads related to politics will be housed in an "Ad Library" for seven years.

30 Nov 2018 7:52 AM IST

This file photo shows Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking at the annual Microsoft shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Wash. Microsofts annual Build conference for software development kicks off on Monday, May 7, 2018, giving the company an opportunity to make announcements about its computing platforms or services. The three-day event features sessions on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, internet-connected devices and virtual reality. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

White House to hold roundtable with tech executives on innovation

The sessions will focus on jobs of the future in the technology space.

30 Nov 2018 7:36 AM IST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg makes the keynote speech at F8, Facebooks developer conference in San Jose, Calif. Facebook Inc. reports earnings Tuesday, Oct. 30. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Facebook mulled charging for access to user data

The company said it considered charging application makers to access data at the social network.

29 Nov 2018 5:11 PM IST

Google has New York real estate deals in the works that would give it room for nearly 20,000 workers. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Google extends telecom service Fi to iPhones

Google Fi service aims to take on traditional carriers by letting people pay based on how much data they use and roam...

29 Nov 2018 5:05 PM IST

Racial discrimination at Facebook is real.

With an eye on past problems, Facebook expands local feature

Facebook launched the service in January with six cities and expanded that to 25, then more.

29 Nov 2018 4:56 PM IST