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Google demonstrated how its AI technology is already being used to diagnose diseases, help people with disabilities, predict areas likely to flood and protect endangered species. (Photo: AP)

Google continues the fight against child sexual abuse online

Experts and engineers are taking part in an industry hackathonâ€ to collaborate and create new ways to tackle child...

8 Nov 2018 9:03 PM IST

There is no certainty that the discussions between Thoma Bravo and Symantec will lead to a deal.

Buyout firm Thoma Bravo approaches Symantec about acquisition

A deal could be the largest leveraged buyout this year, based on Symantec's market value of about USD 15 billion.

8 Nov 2018 8:55 AM IST

Intel has been increasingly catering to data centres as revenue from PCs has flattened since shipments peaked in 2011.

Intel-drafted US data privacy bill would protect firms from fines

Federal and state officials could still force companies to change their data practices and even pay restitution under...

8 Nov 2018 8:43 AM IST

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during The Fortune CEO Initiative 2018 Annual Meeting, Monday, June 25, 2018, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Trade tensions cast shadow over China web summit

Technology and the internet are key battlegrounds in a trade war between China and the United States.

8 Nov 2018 8:34 AM IST

Apples performance for the July-through-September period and its revenue outlook for holiday season evidently werent enough to ease investors concerns. Apples performance for the July-through-September period and its revenue outlook for holiday season evidently werent enough to ease investors concerns.

Apple not in settlement talks 'at any level' with Qualcomm: source

In the past, Apple used Qualcomm's modem chips in its flagship iPhone models to help them connect to wireless data...

8 Nov 2018 8:17 AM IST

Uber opened a self-driving car research center in Toronto last year.

Self-driving car industry needs standards and security: executives

Government and industry should work closely together to ensure success as the market evolves.

8 Nov 2018 7:55 AM IST

Traders body CAIT demanded scrutiny of the proposed $12-billion Flipkart-Walmart deal.

Flipkart and Amazon not abusing market position in India: CCI

The decision is a defeat for a lobby group representing thousands of online sellers in India.

7 Nov 2018 6:35 PM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

China's Xi calls for global cooperation to create 'fairer' internet

Technology and the internet are key battlegrounds in a trade war between China and the United States.

7 Nov 2018 5:21 PM IST

Google demonstrated how its AI technology is already being used to diagnose diseases, help people with disabilities, predict areas likely to flood and protect endangered species. (Photo: AP)

Facebook, Google tools reveal political ad removal data

The databases also provided campaigns unprecedented insight into opponents' online marketing.

7 Nov 2018 5:10 PM IST

One can take as many screenshots of Instagram Story posts as they please.

Facebook blocks more accounts potentially linked to foreign entity

The social network had blocked accounts on the eve of the US midterm elections after authorities tipped it off to...

7 Nov 2018 4:58 PM IST

Telecom network maker Nokia wins USD 2.3 billion frame deals in China

The deals includes deliveries of 4G radio and fixed access equipment, IP routing and optical transport equipment.

7 Nov 2018 4:38 PM IST

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

How Apple is losing its grip on India

From three million phones in 2017, sales may sink to two million this year.

7 Nov 2018 4:25 PM IST