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Facebook has become a means for those seeking to spread hate and cause harm, and posts have been linked to offline violence. (Photo: AP)

Russia plans stiffer fines for tech firms that break rules

Russia is reportedly planning to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws.

26 Nov 2018 4:10 PM IST

The pilot course of Design Thinking is being taught at Goodrich and Moore middle schools. (Photo: Pixabay)

Design Thinking helps kids learn to collaborate and create

The new course required curriculum changes that included eliminating a semester-long social studies class.

26 Nov 2018 1:53 PM IST

In an age of ever-increasing cyber frauds and attacks, one of the most sought after jobs is that of cyber security professionals. (Photo: Pixabay)

State police host cybersecurity training sessions

The goal is to teach the various ways hackers use to compromise networks and the methodology for detecting a breach.

26 Nov 2018 11:35 AM IST

Former state Sen. David Long was behind the original telemarking law, which allows residents to register their numbers on a telemarking do not call list. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lawmakers look to address telemarketing issues

There are 2.1 million phone numbers on Indiana's Do Not Call list, which is stricter than the federal list.

26 Nov 2018 11:29 AM IST

Because each organisations characteristics are as distinct as the histories of their communities, the specifics of their challenges vary. (Photo: Pixabay)

Historical groups embrace technology, trends to keep going

The hope is that events that appeal to a broader audience will inspire attendees to remain involved with the historical...

26 Nov 2018 10:51 AM IST

Facebook has become a means for those seeking to spread hate and cause harm, and posts have been linked to offline violence. (Photo: AP)

Outgoing Facebook exec takes fall for hiring opposition firm

Definers' link to the Menlo Park, California, company was exposed in a story published by The New York Times.

26 Nov 2018 9:41 AM IST

Apple devices such as the iPhone or Apple Watch collect detailed data about users. (Photo: Pixabay)

US top court hears Apple antitrust dispute

The iPhone users accused Apple of violating federal antitrust law by monopolising the sale of paid apps.

26 Nov 2018 9:33 AM IST

Online sales rose more than 23 percent, crossing USD 6 billion on Black Friday. (Photo: Pixabay)

On Black Friday, shoppers chose the computer over the mall

This is happening more and more as retailers like Walmart Inc and Amazon.com Inc sell both online and through stores.

26 Nov 2018 7:46 AM IST

Mohan Das Pai have cautioned that dramatic shift in technology and artificial intelligence has created disruption in industries and posed a threat to humankind. (Representational image/ Pixabay image)

Artificial intelligence helps improve highway safety

Waycare, a provider of artificial intelligence-based mobility products helped lead the crash prevention pilot program.

25 Nov 2018 6:39 PM IST

The standoff began in 2007 when taxi driver Hwang Sang-gi refused to accept a settlement after his 23-year-old daughter died of leukemia after working at a Samsung factory. (Photo: AP)

Samsung apologises over sicknesses, deaths of some workers

Kinam Kim, president of Samsung's device solutions division, said the company failed to sufficiently manage health...

25 Nov 2018 4:50 PM IST

A man uses a smartphone in Tokyo. Visitors to New Zealand can be fined 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,243) for refusing to provide passwords to unlock electronic devices and allow customs officials to examine them under a new law that a civil liberties group condemned as a grave invasion of privacy. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

City of Moscow rejects pilot using neighbourhood watch tech

The technology would allow certain people such as health professionals to quickly notify law enforcement of potential...

25 Nov 2018 3:31 PM IST

The Furhat is what robots can be built on top of.

Furhat is a social robot that can take on any personality

Furhat is not a full fledged robot but a disembodied bust that can look and sound like all kinds of virtual people.

25 Nov 2018 2:12 PM IST