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Apple's stock sours, Microsoft's soars. Say what?!

Microsoft is close to surpassing Apple as the world's most valuable publicly traded company.

28 Nov 2018 5:36 PM IST

RDP-based brute-force attacks are being used to deploy cryptominers on the infected systems for immediate and continuous returns. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over 31.5 Lakh RDP attacks targeting Indian enterprises blocked in...

Businesses across the country use RDP to manage and access remote systems and devices.

28 Nov 2018 3:08 PM IST

Racial discrimination at Facebook is real.

Former Facebook worker says firm not doing enough to deal with racial...

A Facebook spokesman said the company has been working to increase employee diversity.

28 Nov 2018 2:51 PM IST

Chinas Huawei Technologies, the worlds third-largest smartphone maker, posted a 28 per cent rise in 2017 net profit.

New Zealand rejects Huawei's first 5G bid citing national security...

The decision comes as Western nations become increasingly wary of what they say are possible Chinese government...

28 Nov 2018 2:25 PM IST

The enterprise is fast becoming the worlds primary data steward in todays connected world. (Photo: Pixabay)

IDC study suggests the global datasphere could grow up to 175...

The study, The Digitisation of the World From Edge to Core, assesses data-readiness of the four critical industries.

28 Nov 2018 12:54 PM IST

The announcement, however, had pointed many fingers on the companys commitment when its a known fact that 5G technology doesnt exist yet.

5G poised to reach 1.5 billion subscriptions in 2024

LTE to be the most dominant access technology in India by 2024, accounting for nearly 81% of all mobile subscriptions.

28 Nov 2018 12:36 PM IST

Google has redesigned the user interface of the Google Maps app.

Google Maps allows hashtags in reviews

Google has introduced a new feature to Maps that will make business reviews more engaging and useful.

28 Nov 2018 11:30 AM IST

These apps engaged in monitoring user behaviour for click injection.

Promoted Google Play apps using fraudulent ad practices

There are eight such Android apps with over 2 billion downloads in the Google Play store that have been engaging in the...

28 Nov 2018 11:20 AM IST

The 16-lenses will offer different angles on a scene using the perspective of the varied lenses. (Photo: LetsGoDigital)

LG patents 16-lens smartphone camera

Multiple cameras on a smartphone is the latest rage and manufacturers are aiming at compressing up to five or nine...

28 Nov 2018 11:13 AM IST

Indias own data protection and privacy legislation which is in the making, may borrow several concepts from the GDPR.

European consumer groups want regulators to act against Google...

Google is already facing a lawsuit in the United States for allegedly tracking phone users regardless of privacy...

28 Nov 2018 11:02 AM IST

Uber has been seeking new avenues of growth, including food delivery services, even as it battles intense competition in its core business of ride hailing.

British, Dutch regulators fine Uber for 2016 data hack

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in Britain slapped a 385,000 pound (USD 490,759.50) fine on the firm.

28 Nov 2018 10:49 AM IST

Googles written testimony did not identify specific prior mistakes but the company has come under fire for privacy issues. (Photo: AP)

Fearful of bias, Google blocks gender-based pronouns from new AI tool

Google's technology will not suggest gender-based pronouns because the risk is too high.

28 Nov 2018 10:42 AM IST