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Although Merkel stunned many observers abroad by winning re-election despite her controversial open-border stance, her struggle to form a viable coalition has revived speculation. (Photo: AFP)

Social media platforms must take responsibility for content: Merkel

Most of the social media platforms have been becoming the subject of enquiry owing to the chaos-leading content being...

21 July 2018 8:38 AM IST

US lawmakers cut anti-ZTE measure from defense bill

US lawmakers cut measures from a defense bill that would have reinstated sanctions on China's ZTE.

21 July 2018 8:19 AM IST

One of the primary additions to the OnePlus 6 is the latest July Android security patch from Google, aimed to fix the issues with Android Oreo 8.1.

OnePlus working on fast wireless 'Dash Charging'

The company will only incorporate proven technologies that make the user experience pleasant by OnePlus standards.

20 July 2018 9:21 PM IST

The report even maintains that the robotic vacuum cleaner can be used as a medium to hack into a Wi-Fi network and scoop data from all the connected devices.

Robotic vacuum cleaners with cameras can be hacked: Report

Researchers have discovered that Diquee's robotic vacuum cleaner is easily hackable.

20 July 2018 8:28 PM IST

Microsoft aims to use the technological expertise of the Semantics Machines Inc to push forward the boundaries in language interfaces with the use of AI. (Photo: AP)

Microsoft soars past $800 billion in value

Shares of one of the technology world's oldest and best-known names rose 4 percent to $108.50 in trading.

20 July 2018 8:11 PM IST

About 1.5 million patients who visited clinics between May 2015 and July 4 this year have had their non-medical personal particulars illegally accessed and copied. (Photo: AP)

Cyberattack on Singapore health database steals details of 1.5 million

The government has termed it as the most serious breach of personal data.

20 July 2018 7:42 PM IST

Based on in-depth interviews with nearly 500 companies globally that experienced a data breach, the study analyses hundreds of cost factors surrounding a breach, from technical investigations and recovery to notifications, legal and regulatory activities, and cost of lost business and reputation.

IBM Study: Hidden costs of data breaches increase expenses for...

The study found that the average cost of a data breach in India is estimated at Rs 119 million, a 7.9 per cent increase...

20 July 2018 7:02 PM IST

When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin mules and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators watchful eyes.

Cryptocurrency social engineering schemes helped criminals net $10...

Kaspersky Lab products blocked more than a hundred thousand triggers related to cryptocurrencies on fake exchanges and...

20 July 2018 6:33 PM IST

The laptop comes with an incredibly slim chassis.

MSI announces two new notebooks, steps into the professional laptop...

MSI launches the PS42 laptop that is designed for professionals and women.

20 July 2018 5:49 PM 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 focuses on AI in India

It is estimated that by 2025, over 90 per cent of end users of smartphones will benefit from the tailored and smart...

20 July 2018 2:06 PM IST

You can now set Alexa as default voice assistant on Android. (Photo: ANI)

Four voice assistants' trends changing the retail sector

Customers are unforgiving and retail sector whether online or physical faces upward challenges keeping up with changing...

20 July 2018 1:50 PM IST

Theres a 12MP rear camera with a f/1.7 aperture like the standard U11, which HTC claims to offer better performance than that of the U11.

HTC will still sell smartphones, won't quit completely

The company is reportedly reorganising its internal structure to make the whole process more efficient.

20 July 2018 1:43 PM IST