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Bitcoin operates by giving each user a unique public key, which is a string of numbers. Users can transmit money in the form of digital bitcoins from one public key to another.

Bitcoin prices fall as South Korea says ban still an option

Bitcoin was trading at $12,615.60, down 7.1 per cent from the day before as of 8:03 am GMT, according to Coindesk.

16 Jan 2018 3:36 PM IST

$Hanson, 49, is perhaps best known as the creator of Sophia, a talk show-going robot partly modelled on Audrey Hepburn that he calls his \masterpiece.\$ Technology

Lifelike robots made in Hong Kong meant to win over humans

Hanson Robotics are combining AI with China's expertise in toy design, electronics and manufacturing to craft humanoid...

16 Jan 2018 3:27 PM IST

Hershey uses Intel-based AWM Smart Shelf to keep retailers in the loop on shrinking inventory and shopper statistics. (Photo: Intel)

Intel discloses the future of retail store

Have you ever imagined walking into a D-Mart store without any human interaction.

16 Jan 2018 12:26 PM IST

US saw the free app taking the Number 1 spot on Google Play in the US as soon as the update was available.

Google Arts and Culture App gets a new feature

The app has portraits sourced from 1,200 international spots and uses pattern recognition to suggest similar portraits.

16 Jan 2018 11:42 AM IST

$Hanson, 49, is perhaps best known as the creator of Sophia, a talk show-going robot partly modelled on Audrey Hepburn that he calls his \masterpiece.\$ Technology

Lifelike robots made in Hong Kong meant to win over humans

Hanson says he makes his robots as human-like as possible to help alleviate fears about robots, artificial intelligence...

16 Jan 2018 11:02 AM IST

Google and Facebook may face higher tax bills in Europe as the EU rushed to change rules so that more of Silicon Valleys mega profits fall into public coffers. (photo: AFP)

Google says -"no changes-" to mapping platform in China after report

Previous report suggests that Google had set up a China-specific version of the Google Maps website for the first time...

16 Jan 2018 10:46 AM IST

The app uses computer-vision to determine the key features of users face. It then compares the face to thousands of pieces of art to find similar looking paintings.

Google's new app helps you find your alter ego

The app prompts you to take a selfie and then shows the closest matches, according to Google.

16 Jan 2018 10:06 AM IST

The report also states that there will be a small, albeit niche usage of 2G in the market, which will allow its continued usage. (Representational Image)

Reports predict zero 2G users by June 2019

The availability of 4G data automatically reduces takers for the old 2G network.

16 Jan 2018 9:41 AM IST

BlackBerry hired Kokes in mid-2014 to lead its patent monetization strategy, as the Canadian handset maker turned software company looked to turn a trove of foundational technology patents collected in its heyday into hard cash to help augment its shrunken revenue.

BlackBerry launches cybersecurity software for self-driving cars

Once initiated, automakers will have online access to Jarvis and can scan files at every stage of software development.

16 Jan 2018 8:34 AM IST

Bitcoin is a type of digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of units of currency and verify the transfer of funds.

China to block cryptocurrency platforms that allow centralised trading

Chinese authorities will target individuals and companies providing market-making, settlement and clearing services for...

16 Jan 2018 7:53 AM IST

Trai will come out with its recommendations on guidelines for data privacy, security and ownership by January and is very close to finalising suggestions for the controversial net neutrality. (Photo: Pixabay)

The next phase in data collection is right under your feet

The sensors can also be used in office buildings to reduce energy costs and in nursing homes to determine when someone...

16 Jan 2018 7:45 AM IST

Truecaller also announced that a strategic agreement to integrate Google Duo, a video calling service, within the Truecaller app.

Truecaller now lets you backup contacts, call history and block list

Truecaller Backup will simplify a user's transition to a new phone by backing-up contacts and settings, and stored on...

15 Jan 2018 7:58 PM IST