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Ontario-based firm which rips open phones to analyse their contents and estimate the cost of the parts inside, said that the iPhone Xs Max with 256 gigabytes of storage capacity contains about $443 in parts and assembly costs, compared with $395.44 for the 64-gigabyte version of last years iPhone X. (Photo: AP)

Apple iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max users report of buggy charging

A number of users of the fresh new iPhones are reporting a serious problem related to charging when the screen is turned...

2 Oct 2018 9:05 AM IST

According to the Pew Research Centers latest technology study, the use of digital technology has had growth in the past, but the share of Americans who go online, use social media or own devices has remained stable in the past two years. (Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

Use of internet, smartphones stagnant in US: Pew Research Center

The use of internet, social media, and device ownership in the United States has come to a halt, a new study has found.

2 Oct 2018 9:00 AM IST

Facebook says it has named Mosseri, a 10-year veteran of the company, as the head of Instagram. (Instagram/Facebook Inc. via AP)

Facebook exec Adam Mosseri new head of Instagram

The appointment comes after the photo-sharing app's co-founders resigned last week without giving a clear reason.

2 Oct 2018 8:25 AM IST

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

Google to test game-streaming service with latest Assassin's Creed

Google and Ubisoft to test video game streaming service by offering the latest instalment of the Assassin's Creed...

2 Oct 2018 8:17 AM IST

Can wireless challenge cable for home internet service?

Verizon is looking to challenge cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast,...

2 Oct 2018 8:02 AM IST

(Representational image/ Photo: Pixabay)

UK govt formulating guidelines to curb children's social media use

UK health secretary Matt Hancock said he has ordered the plans to be drawn up and attacked social media giants.

1 Oct 2018 10:06 AM IST

Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and its pretty much how the internet has worked since its creation.

US sues California over net neutrality law

The FCC last year repealed rules preventing internet companies from exercising more control over what people watch and...

1 Oct 2018 8:31 AM IST

The Aadhaar-issuing body UIDAI has delayed the introduction of face recognition facility for authentication by one month to August 1 in order to get enough time to prepare for a smooth rollout.

Facial recognition tech at schools fuels privacy debate

The benefits of facial recognition are largely unknown, and the damage to privacy could be exceedingly high, Adam...

1 Oct 2018 8:11 AM IST

California Gov. Jerry Brown speaks at a forum in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California's tough net neutrality bill prompts US lawsuit

Brown signed the nation's toughest net neutrality measure, requiring internet providers to maintain a level playing...

1 Oct 2018 7:52 AM IST

Huawei, also the worlds third-largest smartphone maker, is a private company but has found itself battling perceptions of ties to the Chinese government, which it has repeatedly denied.

Huawei first-half revenue rises 15 per cent, with smartphone market...

The Chinese market is key for Huawei as it has come under rising fire in other nations over concerns of spying.

31 July 2018 8:51 PM IST

If you wish to get back the lighter theme, you can turn the toggle off. (Representative Image: Pixabay)

Dark Mode finally arrives on YouTube for Android

The much-awaited Dark Mode on YouTube finally starts rolling out for Android users.

31 July 2018 7:59 PM IST

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

Much awaited WhatsApp feature goes live

WhatsApp has now finally launched the group calls for voice and video feature.

31 July 2018 5:19 PM IST