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Amazon scraps secret AI recruiting tool that showed bias against women

Amazon had been building computer programs since 2014 to review job applicants' resumes with the aim of mechanising the...

11 Oct 2018 8:42 AM IST

The maximum clock speed of the Kirin 980 is 2.8GHz for its top four Cortex-A77 cores. (Photo: Huawei)

Huawei unveils new AI chips amid Chinese technology ambitions

Huawei is looking to speed up the development of its semiconductor market here amid a fierce trade stand-off with the...

11 Oct 2018 8:05 AM IST

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

Facebook's WhatsApp says has fixed video call security bug

The messenger service said that it has now fixed the latest bug on its platform that allowed hackers to take over users'...

11 Oct 2018 7:55 AM IST

The app setting will prevent the one you swiped right from messaging, until you decide to start a conversation. It is only for iOS operating system users

Hello from the other side

A new feature in the popular dating app Tinder promises to empower women by letting them control the flow of...

11 Oct 2018 12:32 AM IST

Google says YouTube isnt for children under 13, which is why it created a separate app for them, YouTube Kids. (Photo: AP)

Global music demands met by YouTube

The highest levels were recorded in India, where 96 per cent of consumers used smartphones for music, including 99 per...

10 Oct 2018 7:53 PM IST

The company claims that the PNY Elite Class 10, UHS-I, U1 microSD offers fast read and write speeds of up to 100 MB/s for quick and easy uploads and downloads.

PNY unveils Elite Class 10 UHS-I, U1 microSD card

PNY's new line up of microSD cards that are the ideal solution to expand the memory of your smartphones, tablets, DSLRs...

10 Oct 2018 1:22 PM IST

The 2.4G wireless optical mouse is claimed to offer relaxed and stress-free user experience for long working hours, without straining your palm and fingers.

Lapcare unveils wireless keyboard mouse

The keyboard uses the membrane technology that gives silent key operations, cushioning effect to your finger.

10 Oct 2018 12:38 PM IST

With smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and security cameras generating immense amounts of data each day in each home, having a NAS at home is advisable.

ASUSTOR AS3202T NAS review: Get one home

The NAS is a simple 2-bay NAS drive with features that are great for home and very small businesses.

10 Oct 2018 12:08 PM IST

The company says that the platform aims to make the Web meetings simpler and faster nullifying complex dial-in codes.

GCR launches Web Meeting and Audio Video Conferencing solution

The Wooble is a solution for organisations looking for Web Meeting and AV Conferencing solution.

10 Oct 2018 11:29 AM IST

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

EU privacy chief expects first round of fines under new law by...

Regulators are set to exercise their new powers by handing out fines and even temporary bans on companies that breach a...

10 Oct 2018 9:26 AM IST

Google Go can now read aloud billions of web pages in 28 languages.

Google challenges record $5 billion EU antitrust fine

Google challenged a record fine imposed by EU three months ago for using its popular Android mobile operating system to...

10 Oct 2018 8:30 AM IST

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Google unveils new Pixel phone, adds tablet in Apple challenge

The Pixel 3, priced at $799, and a larger Pixel 3 XL, priced at $899, mark Google's latest entries for a phone lineup.

10 Oct 2018 8:07 AM IST