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LG unveils its first quad-core phone Optimus 4X

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:00:30 +0530

Here comes the real Samsung Galaxy Note competitor. LG has unveiled its first Quad-Core processor smartphone - LG Optimus 4X HD. Powered by 1.5GHz Quad-Core processor (NVIDIA Tegra 3), the phone features a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display with a pixel resolution of 1280 x 720.

Samsung's Galaxy S II sales top 20 mn units

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:42:43 +0530

Samsung Electronics Thursday said the global sales of Galaxy S2, the tech firm's flagship smartphone, topped 20 million units 10 months after its debut.

White House unveils plan to protect online privacy

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:24:24 +0530

The White House on Thursday proposed a "bill of rights" that would give consumers greater online privacy protection and could eventually give the government greater powers to police Internet firms such as Google Inc and Facebook.

MNP: Over 1 lakh mobile users switch to BSNL

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:29:16 +0530

Over one lakh mobile users have so far switched over to BSNL in Tamil Nadu Telecom circle through number portability, a top official of Coimbatore Telecom (CBT) said.

HDFC, Visa launch mobile payments service

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:31:21 +0530

Visa and Monitise (a provider of mobile financial services) has partnered together to launch a new mobile payments service - Movida for India.

PlayBook OS 2.0: Not too little, but likely too late

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:14:56 +0530

After promising in April 2011 that its BlackBerry PlayBook tablet would receive an update featuring native e-mail and support for Android applications in 60 days, yesterday Research in Motion finally delivered the updated OS, instead of yet another extension.

Apple, Google and others sign privacy accord

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:52:14 +0530

Six of the world's top consumer technology firms have agreed to provide greater privacy disclosures before users download applications in order to protect the personal data of millions of consumers, California's attorney general said on Wednesday.

China: Battle over iPad trademark

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:11:57 +0530

A bitter battle over who owns the iPad trademark in China has landed in a Shanghai court.

Bangalore boy in race to win Space Lab contest

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:44:44 +0530

A Bangalore engineering student is in the running to get an experiment he dreamed of, done aboard the International Space Station. He has also been dreaming about a live streaming of the experiment on YouTube.

Bangalore boy is regional winner in YouTube Space Lab contest

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:27:46 +0530

An 18-year old engineering student from here was today declared as the regional winner from India in the 'YouTube Space Lab' global science competition.

Has the battery run out on India's $35 tablet ?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:25:09 +0530

A "$35" computer launched last year in India as the world's cheapest tablet has run into problems and companies will be invited to bid again to make the device after complaints of poor performance and hiccups rolling out a pilot model.

Nokia to unveil cheaper Windows smartphone

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:17:15 +0530

Nokia will next week unveil a new, cheaper smartphone using Microsoft's Windows Phone software, targeting a wider market for its new range of smartphones, two sources close to the company said.

LG unveils slimmer and smarter Optimus 3D

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:57:43 +0530

LG has announced the launch of a new phone - Optimus 3D Cube, which is the next version of its already exisiting Optimus 3D smartphone, though it will only ship to South Korea right now.

Cloud computing report slams Brazil, India, China

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:57:48 +0530

A US software industry report on Wednesday chided Brazil, China and India for policies it said threatened the future of cloud computing, but also took aim at developed countries such as Germany that did well on its inaugural scorecard.

Fujifilm launches X-Pro 1 in India at Rs 1 lakh

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:39:25 +0530

Fujifilm has launched a new camera dubbed 'FUJIFILM X-Pro 1', which the company claims to be the first digital mirror-less interchangeable lens camera, in India.

Notion releases Android 4.0 beta for Adam tablet

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:36:59 +0530

Bengaluru based Indian startup, Notion Ink, had released the first ever Android Ice Cream Sandwich update for its Adam tablet sometime back but being the pre beta or alpha build, it had some issues. To resolve the problems, Notion Ink has now come out with a beta version of the ICS upgrade for its Adam tablet.

Samsung reveals Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Mini 2

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:30:08 +0530

Samsung has announced two mid-range smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread mobile operating system. Named as Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2, the two devices are the upgraded versions of two existing Samsung smartphones - Galaxy Ace and Galaxy Mini respectively.

LG announces new Optimus L3, L5 and L7 smartphones

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:21:58 +0530

The new Optimus L3 is entry level device with Android 2.3 while the mid-range L5 and L7 will come with Android 4.0 OS.

Wipro unveils India's slimmest 14-inch ultrabook

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:58:24 +0530

IT bellwether Wipro Infotech Tuesday unveiled what it claimed to be India's first and slimmest ultrabook for the domestic market spanning enterprise and retail segments.

Review: Vita sets new standard for portable games

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:44:35 +0530

For starters, it isn't a telephone (although it will eventually let you use Skype). And it's too big to fit in your pants pocket, unless you're wearing M.C. Hammer-style parachute pants.

RIM's PlayBook gets email with software upgrade

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:25:35 +0530

Research In Motion on Tuesday gave its PlayBook tablet computer the ability to handle email as easily as a BlackBerry does, with new software that eliminates a shortcoming that has throttled sales since the PlayBook launched last April.

Not word from govt on restrictions: Datawind

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:11:57 +0530

Datawind, maker of Aakash, touted as world's cheapest computer tablet meant for Indian students, said it has not received any communication from the HRD Ministry restricting the company from bidding for new orders.

Can serve legal claims via Facebook: UK court

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:23:29 +0530

Status update: You're sued. Legal authorities said on Tuesday that a High Court judge in England has approved the use of Facebook to serve legal claims.

Google doodles Heinrich Rudolf Hertz's 155th b'day

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:45:05 +0530

The Google logo takes the form of electromagnetic waves (in Google colours - blue, red, yellow and green) to pay tribute to German physicist Heinrich Rudolf Hertz on his 155th birth anniversary. Hertz was born at Hamburg on February 22, 1857.

HP launches its first ultrabook 'Folio 13'

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:06:22 +0530

HP has come up with its first ultrabook - the HP Folio 13 - which is touted to feature a thin and light design. The device is claimed to deliver up to 9.5 hours of battery life.

Route mails through India: Govt to Google, Yahoo

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:54:41 +0530

Internet content providers Yahoo, Gmail and others would be asked to route all emails accessed in India through the country even if the mail account is registered outside the country.

Smokeless cigarettes less harmful

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:05:08 +0530

Smokers can greatly cut down the risk of disease and death by replacing cigarettes with their smokeless version.

Suit on objectionable content motivated: Yahoo

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:02:11 +0530

Yahoo India, facing trial for hosting objectionable material on its website, has told a Delhi court that the suit against it was "motivated" and should be dismissed.

Apple's China trademark battle moves to Shanghai

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:49:40 +0530

Apple Inc's trademark battle moves to one of China's richest cities on Wednesday when a Shanghai court will deliberate a request by troubled technology company Proview to halt the sale of iPads across the city.

LSE to provide realtime share data to Google users

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:44:38 +0530

Twitter partners with Yandex for realtime search

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:40:19 +0530

Twitter and Russian search engine Yandex have agreed a partnership that will allow Yandex to show new tweets in its search results almost instantly, as Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of realtime information.

Silicon Valley: The rise of the adolescent CEOs

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:05:52 +0530

While little data on the phenomenon exists, venture capitalists say they are funding more chief executives under age 21 than ever before.

Matrix data card for international travellers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:14:35 +0530

Matrix Cellular, which offers international roaming services to international travelers, has launched new services under which it is providing country-specific data cards with 3G connectivity with up to 1.8 Mbps speed.

Huawei's Ascend P1 S to hit India this July

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:02:55 +0530

At the Consumer Electronics Show is Las Vegas last month, Huawei had announced Ascend P1 S, which is currently considered the slimmest Android phone in the world with a width of 6.68 mm. This device is expected to be available for Indian consumers by July.

China Telecom to start offering iPhone 4S in March

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:27:39 +0530

China Telecom, the smallest of the country's three carriers, said on Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Apple Inc to sell iPhones in China, the world's largest mobile phone market.

YouTube enlists big-name help to redefine channels

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:46:43 +0530

YouTube is enlisting Hollywood's help to reach a generation of viewers more familiar with smartphones than TV remotes.

Why let Apple dream your gadget dream?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:07:40 +0530

Apple is no longer the rebellious athlete and resembles more of the looming Big Brother in the iconic 1984 Macintosh Super Bowl ad.

BlackBerry will allow Govt to intercept messages

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:37:54 +0530

After much controversy, BlackBerry has finally set up its server in Mumbai following intense pressure from the government to provide a mechanism for lawful interception of its messenger services and Nokia has been asked to follow suit.

BlackBerry finally sets up server in Mumbai

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:23:14 +0530

LG launches the Optimus LTE Tag

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:15:15 +0530

LG has announced its newest addition to its LTE smartphone line-up for the Korean market - the Optimus LTE Tag.

Paper resume could be thing of the past

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:47:51 +0530

Two young Indian-American entrepreneurs are attempting to make the traditional paper resume a thing of the past by connecting the job seeker and the employer through video resumes.

Apple faces more trademark problems in China

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:32:23 +0530

A dispute over the name of the iPad may not be the only trademark problem facing Apple Inc in China.

VLC launches version 2.0 'Twoflower'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:10:15 +0530

Having witnessed 485 million downloads of VLC 1.1.x versions, VideoLAN and the VLC development team has come up with a new versionof VLC media player - VLC 2.0.0, codenamed "Twoflower".

Rovio to launch new Angry Birds on March 22

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:11:49 +0530

Rovio, the company behind the super popular game Angry Birds, has announced to come up with a new game - Angry Birds Space - on March 22.

Pakistan air force making 'iPads'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:11:23 +0530

Inside a high-security air force complex that builds jet fighters and weapons systems, Pakistan's military is working on the latest addition to its sprawling commercial empire: a homegrown version of the iPad.

'New Aakash tablet to be available at same price'

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:50:38 +0530

'Aakash', the world's cheapest tablet, will be fully indigenous soon and its improved version will be launched by the government at the same price.

LG Unveils 5-inch Optimus Vu ahead of MWC 2012

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:26:30 +0530

LG unveiled one of the most anticipated LTE devices, the Optimus Vu. Equipped with LG's LTE and IPS display technology, the Optimus Vu is touted to offer a combination of tablet-like viewing with smartphone portability.

Deepak Chopra's 'Kama Sutra' now in digital format

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 02:24:35 +0530

New Age guru Deepak Chopra's "Kama Sutra and the Seven Spiritual Laws of Love," a lavishly illustrated book, is now available across a number of digital E-Book & App platforms.

Sony PS Vita preorder starts in India

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:02:41 +0530

Prebooking of Sony's next generation gaming console, the PS Vita, has been started in India by popular online retailer, Flipkart. The delivery of the console is thus expected to start within the next 10-15 days.

I&B Ministry event live on Twitter, Facebook

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:49:20 +0530

Taking to social media like Twitter and Facebook in a big way, the Information and Broadcasting ministry posted minute-by-minute accounts of a seminar on Community Radio on five websites simultaneously.

Google faces music over tracking Safari browser

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:35:15 +0530

Google has allegedly violated users' privacy on Apple's Safari Web browser, adding to mounting criticism from consumer groups over how the internet search giant tracks people online.

Youth shaping future of online TV, movies, music

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:23:38 +0530

Young people want their music, TV and movies now - even if it means they get these things illegally.

Tech Toyz: Musical Special

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:32:12 +0530

In this episode, we tell you about various useful devices to make listening music more entertaining.

Meet Microsoft's new Windows 8 logo

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:01:35 +0530

Microsoft announced that it was redesigning the logo of Windows software, making a fundamental change to the iconic four-colour Windows logo users have been used to for 20 years.

Smartphones, tablets to get Android 4.0 in India

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:15:05 +0530

Here is a comprehensive list of devices (tablets and smartphones) which are available in India and will get an Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) update, and the date when they will get that update.

Image of Google Drive leaked online

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:56:11 +0530

Google testing new Cloud servers based storage service for common masses and image of the Drive leaks out on the Internet.

Briton jailed for 'extensive' Facebook hack

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:34:02 +0530

A British student, who hacked into Facebook's internal network risking "disastrous" consequences for the website, was jailed for eight months on Friday in what prosecutors described as the most serious case of its kind they had seen.

Want to hold a party? Use free invitation online tool

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:20:26 +0530

For those who party often and find it difficult to send out invitations, Leap Software Solutions Private Limited. has begun providing a free online invitation tool called Yoovite.com.

Acer Iconia A500 to get ICS update in April

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:14:08 +0530

The 10 inch Acer A500 currently runs Android 3.x will get the latest Android Ice cream sandwich version in April.

Startup sends live local TV to the iPhone

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:07:11 +0530

A startup backed by media billionaire Barry Diller has launched a service that sends live local TV feeds to iPhones and iPads. But the service may be short-lived, since TV stations are likely to challenge its right to use their broadcasts.

Apple did not infringe HTC technology: ITC

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:01:28 +0530

Amazon sold 3.9 mn tablets in Q4 2011

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:12:17 +0530

Amazon.com shipped nearly 3.9 million Kindle Fire tablets in the last three months of 2011, making the online retail giant the world's second-largest tablet maker in the quarter, market research firm IHS said Thursday.

Android Jellybean may launch sooner than expected

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:53:36 +0530

Google may release the Android Jellybean operating system sooner than expected, according to Digitimes.

Game review: Gun Bros

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:11:20 +0530

Role playing games or RPGs, as we call them, have become quite popular on Android and especially with the increase in the graphic and processing qualities of the device.

22 keyboard shortcuts for a better Twitter experience

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:27:45 +0530

Now that everyone on Twitter has been moved to the new version of the Twitter interface, you can accelerate your tweeting experience using keyboard shortcuts.

Forget dolls and footballs, kids prefer tablets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:43:13 +0530

About 70 per cent of children in households with tablet computers used these devices, according to fourth-quarter results from research firm Nielsen.

Apple loses smartphone market share in China

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0530

Apple Inc's share of China's smartphone market slipped for a second straight quarter in the fourth quarter of 2011 amid competition from Chinese vendors and as some consumers delayed purchases to wait for the iPhone 4S launch.

Twitter unveils self-service advertising system

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:21:50 +0530

Buying ads on Twitter is about to get easier for small businesses as the online messaging service adds a key piece to its moneymaking model.

AP government budget website hacked

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:08:16 +0530

Just a day before the budget for 2012-13 financial year was to be presented in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, an unidentified hacker broke into the official government website budget.ap.gov.in, sending the state administration into a tizzy.

Apple previews Mac OS update, Mountain Lion

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:51:39 +0530

Apple is releasing a developer preview of an update for the Mac operating system, dubbed "Mountain Lion," that will copy more features and apps from the iPhone and iPad to the Mac.

Websites need not block piracy: EU court

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:44:02 +0530

A European Union court ruled that social networking sites cannot be compelled to install general filters to prevent the illegal trading of music and other copyrighted material.

Are the pesky SMSs back? Here's what to do

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:26:53 +0530

So you registered your phone number on the National Customer Preference Register (NCPR) but the unwanted commercial calls and SMSes just didn't stop. So here's what you should do.

Mobile TV viewing not a costly affair

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:37:30 +0530

Most telecom operators provide cheap data plans such as 2 GB for Rs 99. So, if a user has a 2 GB data plan for Rs 99 and consumes 1.2 GB of data for mobile TV, he is still left with 80 MB of data, which is sufficient for browsing mail and checking updates on Facebook.

Cheapest Indian ICS tablet iBerry Auxus coming soon

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:22:52 +0530

Chennai based iBerry India, a brand associated with the manufacture of low cost Android tablets in the country, will launch its first Google Ice Cream Sandwich tablet for the Indian audience in the coming month.

Court exempts Google, FB chiefs from appearance

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:38:54 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Thursday exempted the heads of Google and Facebook from making a personal appearance in the court on March 13 in the objectionable content case. This came after the lawyers of the government and the websites sparred over their presence in the court.

7 facts you should know about Blu-ray disc

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:37:34 +0530

When it comes to Blu-ray discs, most of us are usually only aware that it is an optical disc storage medium, which is a step a head of DVDs, and can store a large amount of data. Here are some Blu-ray facts that we think we should all know:

Whitney Houston fans to follow funeral on Internet

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:45:26 +0530

They won't be there in person, but singer Whitney Houston's millions of fans worldwide will be able to share in her homecoming service Saturday as they watch her private funeral on the Internet.

MSN adds new feature to take Internet's pulse

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:31:56 +0530

Microsoft is hooking up MSN.com with a hipper sidekick to broaden its appeal and stay on top of the Internet's hottest topics.

90 lakh Indians watch adult content on mobile

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:10:13 +0530

"Out of 70 million global mobile users who watch adult content, 13 per cent (90 lakh) are from India," a senior executive of the mobile industry told The Mobile Indian on condition of anonymity.

Apple gets patent for MacBook Air design

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:16:48 +0530

Apple has been awarded a fresh set of 19 patents, of which one is for the design of the MacBook Air, a product design that has inspired a number of clones. Initially among netbooks and now in ultrabooks.

Motorola rolls out ICS update schedule

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:46:57 +0530

After HTC and Samsung, now Motorola has come up with its Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update schedule for Motorola devices.

XAGE launches new handset, the M486 Giant

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:05:02 +0530

XAGE Communication India Pvt. Ltd. has announced the launch of a full touchscreen mobile phone, the M486 Giant, which comes with dual SIM and a dual standby mode.

Sony Ericsson is now Sony Mobile Communications

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:45:27 +0530

Sony Corporation (Sony) has finally announced that it has finally acquired Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson's ("Ericsson") 50 per cent stake in the pair's former joint venture Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB ("Sony Ericsson").

Ringtones distract you from remembering

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:05:42 +0530

It's always better to keep your cell phone on silent mode particularly when you are trying to solve a problem, for a study says that mobile ringtones can distract you - especially if it's your favourite song.

'Apple iPad plant conditions better than the norm'

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:36:30 +0530

Working conditions at Chinese manufacturing plants where Apple Inc's iPads and iPhones are made are far better than those at garment factories or other facilities elsewhere in the country, according to the head of a non-profit agency investigating the plants.

Apple seeks court permission to sue Kodak

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:33:58 +0530

Apple Inc has asked a bankruptcy court for permission to sue Eastman Kodak, accusing it of infringing its patents.

Apple tweaks apps policy under lawmaker pressure

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:25:27 +0530

Under pressure from US legislators, Apple Inc moved Wednesday to quell a swelling privacy controversy by saying that it will begin to require iPhone and iPad apps to seek "explicit approval" in separate user prompts before accessing users' address book data.

How Google helped Facebook beat Orkut in Brazil

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:13:49 +0530

Facebook's popularity in Brazil has exploded over the past year, and the company may have its biggest competitor to thank for it.

Urgent tweet in Kenya village: Help, sheep missing

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:33:55 +0530

The tweet from Chief Francis Kariuki was only his latest attempt to improve village life by using the micro-blogging site Twitter.

India's PC market declines

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:32:39 +0530

India's computers market declined 6.5 percent at 2.5 million units for the quarter ended Dec 31 against the like period of the previous financial year, a study by IT research and advisory firm Gartner said Wednesday.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy joins Twitter

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:02:07 +0530

resident Nicolas Sarkozy has opened a personal Twitter account as France buzzes with speculation that he plans at last to announce his long-expected candidacy for re-election.

Ban on iPad exports hard to impose: China's Proview

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:47:18 +0530

Proview Technology, the Chinese firm embroiled in a legal battle with Apple Inc over the iPad name, said on Wednesday that Chinese customs authorities had told it that any ban on the import or export of the popular tablet PCs would be difficult to impose due to the sheer size of the market.

Apple tests smaller tablet with 8-inch screen

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:54:59 +0530

Apple is working with component suppliers in Asia to test a new version of its popular tablet computer with a smaller screen, US media reported.

HTC to launch music streaming service: Reports

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:05:20 +0530

If rumours are to be believed, HTC is planning to come up with its music streaming service.

HP unveils world's first 27-inch all-in-one workstation

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:04:05 +0530

Hewlett-Packard introduced the new HP Z1 Workstation on February 14. According to HP the all-in-one PC os the world's first with a 27-inch diagonal display.

Tablets eroding Windows dominance: Apple CEO

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:50:12 +0530

Apple Inc is in very active discussions at the board level about what to do with its steadily growing hoard of cash and securities, Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Tuesday, responding to calls for the world's most valuable electronics company to put its massive cash reserves to work.

Yahoo-Alibaba talks falling apart: sources

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:36:56 +0530

Talks between Yahoo Inc and China's Alibaba Group over the US Internet giant's Asian assets have hit an impasse, throwing their plans for a $17 billion tax-free asset swap into question, according to sources briefed on the situation.

Bangladeshis say they hacked 20,000 Indian websites

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:25:00 +0530

A Bangladeshi hacker group Tuesday claimed to have attacked 20,000 Indian websites, including that of the Border Security Force (BSF), after the alleged killing of Bangladeshis by Indian border guards.

BlackBerry faces new challenge from US agency

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:18:41 +0530

In another blow for beleaguered BlackBerry maker Research In Motion, the US federal government's main procurement agency is issuing iPhones and Android-based devices to some of its 17,000 workers.

'Cyber crime increasing in India at fast clip'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:12:22 +0530

The Union Home Ministry would like to work with the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in the area of cyber crime, which is growing very fast, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said here.

Hackers target Nasdaq website

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:25:42 +0530

Websites of exchange operators Nasdaq and BATS have been attacked by hackers over the last 24 hours, causing ongoing disruptions for those trying to use the sites, spokespersons for the companies said on Tuesday.

Philips investigates possible hacking attack

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:21:13 +0530

Philips Electronics said it shut down one of its servers on Monday because of a possible cyber attack and that it was investigating the nature and extent of the information that might have been accessed.

More mobile devices than people by 2016: Cisco

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:19:14 +0530

Between 2011 and 2016 the amount of mobile data traffic will grow at a compound annual rate of 78 per cent as the number of mobile devices connected to the Internet exceeds the number of people on Earth in four years' time, according to a study by Cisco Systems Inc.

Angry Birds fly to Facebook on Valentine's Day

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:37:35 +0530

Initially designed for Apple's iOS, Angry birds, the most downloaded game ever, can now be played on Facebook.

Samsung launches 5 dual SIM phones in India

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:42:57 +0530

Expanding its Galaxy portfolio, the company launched three new dual SIM smartphones - the Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589), Galaxy Y Pro Duos (GT B5512) and Galaxy Y Duos (GT-S6102).

Samsung India targets 60 pc of smartphone market

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:14:45 +0530

Samsung India is targetting to capture 60 per cent of the mobile smartphone market in the country this year, a company official said.

HP introduces redesigned HP Envy 15 in India

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:56:01 +0530

The notebook is touted to sport all-metal chassis with rounded edges in a classic black and silver finish, and accented by subtle red details.

India number 2 supplier of flowers on V-day: Alibaba

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:14:34 +0530

This Valentine's Day India has emerged the second largest supplier of fresh cut flowers in the world, a study by e-commerce portal Alibaba.com said.

Samsung says considering options for LCD business

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:03:46 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co said on Tuesday it is considering various options to improve competitiveness of its loss-making LCD flat-screen business but declined to comment on a media report that it may spin off the operation.

'Music streaming can kill piracy'

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:37:59 +0530

In a tete-a-tete with me, Swapnil Shinde, co-founder, Dhingana.com, an Indian music streaming platform across mobile and web, provides insights about the music streaming market in India, the consumer base for streaming, and the opportunities that he sees in this market. He explains how the music streaming industry works and tells how the streaming model can help stop music piracy in the country.

Sibal says no censorship on social media

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:13:19 +0530

No government in India will ever censor social media, telecoms minister Kapil Sibal said on Tuesday.

Beware of Valentine's spam, warns Kaspersky Lab

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:56:42 +0530

New app complements New York fashion shows

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:40:13 +0530

Guests at some New York Fashion Week shows and others watching online now have a new way to identify the looks they see sashaying down the runways.

Google gets US, EU nod to buy Motorola Mobility

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:29:08 +0530

US and European regulators approved Google Inc's $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc and said they would keep a sharp eye on the web search giant to ensure patents critical to the telecommunications industry would be licensed at fair prices.

India probes Google, Yahoo for forex violation

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:22:32 +0530

The Indian government is investigating whether the Indian units of US Internet giants Google Inc and Yahoo Inc may have violated the country's foreign exchange laws, the Wall Street Journal said in report.

Pre-paid Airtel users to get detailed bills

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:10:42 +0530

Telecom leader Bharti Airtel launched India's first online self care service which will enable pre-paid customers to get itemised bills, manage their account and subscribe to value added services.

20 tech one-liners for your Valentine

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:51:55 +0530

Technology is bringing us closer, so we thought of a score of sweet and short love messages with a tech flavour to impress your love this Valentine's Day. Take your pick.

Independent group inspecting Apple suppliers

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:47:01 +0530

Apple said Monday that an independent group, the Fair Labor Association, has started inspecting working conditions in the Chinese factories where its iPads and iPhones are assembled.

Valentine's Day: Google doodles a love song

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:11:31 +0530

The Valentine's Day Google doodle is in the form of a short animated love story of a boy trying to woo a girl set to Tony Bennett's rendition of Hank Williams' classic blues ballad 'Cold, Cold Heart'.

Microsoft India store down after hacking

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:45:35 +0530

Microsoft India's retail website was down on Monday after being hacked, with a purportedly Chinese group called Evil Shadow Team posting screenshots the hackers said were customers' obscured usernames and passwords found unencrypted on the site.

Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:43:21 +0530

Expanding its Galaxy Tab portfolio, Samsung has announced to launch its new tablet - the Galaxy Tab (7.0). The tablet will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is powered by a 1GHz dual core processor. The Galaxy Tab 2 will be available in 3G and WiFi versions.

Check train berth status, timings on Facebook

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:39:39 +0530

Expanding its online reach, Indian Railways' Delhi Division has come up with a dedicated Facebook page where passengers can check out availability of berths, train timings and other related information.

Chinese city seizes Apple iPads in name dispute

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:37:41 +0530

Authorities have seized Apple iPads from retailers in a city in northern China due to a dispute with a domestic company that says it owns the iPad name, an official said Monday.

Acer CloudMobile coming in Q3 2012: DigiTimes

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:40:19 +0530

According to a DigitTimes report, Acer will launch CloudMobile, its first smartphone equipped with its cloud computing service, Acer Cloud, in the third quarter of 2012, following the launch of Acer Cloud in the greater China and North America markets in the second quarter of 2012.

Microsoft India store hacked, passwords leaked

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:27:07 +0530

Reportedly, the latest victim, in a long series of hacks is the high-profile website of the Indian Microsoft Store. The store suffered a hack, carried out by a team of hackers called 'Evil Shadow Team'.

Apple seeks ban on Samsung Galaxy Nexus in US

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:05:10 +0530

Apple Inc has asked a federal court in California to block Samsung Electronics Co Ltd from selling its new Galaxy Nexus smartphones, alleging patent violations.

Steve Jobs honoured at the 54th Grammy Awards

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:53:01 +0530

The Grammys honoured Steve Jobs citing the late Apple boss' advancements that "transformed the way we consume music, TV, movies, and books."

RIM to launch BlackBerry 10 OS in second half

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:01:00 +0530

Facing competition from smartphone makers like Samsung and Nokia, Blackberry-maker Research in Motion has chalked out aggressive plan for India of increasing its footprint to 160 cities, besides launching new devices and latest Operation System 10 soon.

Now, SEBI catches social networking fever

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:34:31 +0530

Market watchdog SEBI seems to be the latest to catch the fancy of social networks like Twitter, Facebook and blogs for spreading its message to investors as also to snoop on discussions at these platforms as part of its investigation and oversight activities.

Facebook can un-friend CEO Zuckerberg 'at will'

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:27:06 +0530

Facebook can terminate services of its chief Mark Zuckerberg at any time for any reason, or even without a reason, but the social networking giant's founder and CEO also enjoys similar exit rights.

Digital photos could put your kids at risk

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:15:50 +0530

Parents could be putting their children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically "geotagged" by their camera, a study reveals.

Tech Toyz: make money sitting at home

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:43:15 +0530

On this episode we also tell you how to plan a party from home using the Internet.

Anonymous hackers take down CIA website

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:25:36 +0530

Hacker group Anonymous Friday night took down the website of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), media reports said Saturday.

Toymakers gear up for year of the 'AppCessory'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:37:26 +0530

Having found this holiday season that they cannot beat iPad, iPhone and iPod, toymakers have decided to join them, lining up a host of playthings that come to life when hooked up to the devices, gadgets that kids love to play with.

Apple sues Motorola Mobility over Qualcomm license

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:59:13 +0530

Apple sued Motorola Mobility in a US court on Friday in an attempt to stop Motorola from asserting some patent claims against Apple in Germany, according to the lawsuit.

In cyber era, militaries scramble for new skills

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:54:20 +0530

Whilst money is plentiful for new forces of "cyber warriors," attracting often individualistic technical specialists and hackers into military hierarchies is another matter.

BlackBerry out at US climate agency, iPhone in

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:32:24 +0530

Research In Motion's BlackBerry smartphone has struggled to win over US consumers but the Canadian company has long been able to rely on the loyalty of corporate and government clients who depend on its secure email. No more.

Google Wallet a security risk: Researchers

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:19:06 +0530

Security researchers said they found a vulnerability in the Google Inc mobile payments platform which is currently available in phones sold by Sprint Nextel Corp.

Cupid targets US central bank with early Valentine tweets

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:10:06 +0530

It isn't often you see the words "love", "romance", and "Federal Reserve" in the same sentence.

Analjit Singh named non-executive chairman of Vodafone India

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:18 +0530

The Vodafone Group Friday named Analjit Singh as the non-executive chairman of its India operations.

Sony's Kazuo Hirai to extend PlayStation strategy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:37:56 +0530

Incoming CEO Kazuo Hirai aims to re-shape Sony Corp by linking hardware and software through online networks - a model he used at its PlayStation unit - dismissing any suggestion the battered brand would revert to a gadget-centred strategy under his management.

Alibaba's wily Ma faces big Yahoo test

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:20:16 +0530

If anyone can pull off the labyrinthine deal between Alibaba Group and Yahoo Inc, it is Jack Ma, who founded the e-commerce group and within a decade unlocked China's huge online shopping potential.

Kissenger: A long distance kissing solution

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:39:17 +0530

Technology has helped break many barriers and it is now helping overcome the physical distance in exchanging the primal human expression, the kiss.

Delhi High Court rejects Yahoo India's stay plea

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:26:11 +0530

Criminal proceedings will continue against Yahoo India which had moved the Delhi High Court against a lower court order summoning it for allegedly hosting objectionable content.

Facebook 'unfriending' leads to double murder

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:27:24 +0530

A Tennessee couple who 'unfriended' a woman on Facebook were murdered in their home by the jilted woman's father and another man, police said on Thursday.

Kodak to stop making cameras, digital frames

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:46:48 +0530

Picture it: Save for a few disposable point-and-shoots, Kodak is exiting the camera business.

Apple to unveil new iPad in March: Report

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:43:44 +0530

AllThingsD, a website affiliated with The Wall Street Journal, says Apple Inc. is holding an event in San Francisco the first week of March - the same week Apple announced the iPad 2 last year

Steve Jobs was considered for US govt post

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:34:57 +0530

FBI background interviews of some people who knew Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reveal a man driven by power and alienating some of the people who worked with him.

Brazil files injunction against Twitter

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:32:13 +0530

A request for an injunction to stop Twitter users from alerting drivers to police roadblocks, radar traps and drunk-driving checkpoints could make Brazil the first country to take Twitter up on its plan to censor content at governments' requests.

HTC to roll out Android 4.0 ICS update in March

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:04 +0530

Now, HTC have announced to roll out their first round of ICS upgrades by the end of March for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE, followed soon thereafter by the HTC Sensation XL.

Why zebras have black and white stripes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:50:34 +0530

Scientists claim to have finally solved the mystery why zebras evolved their distinctive black and white stripes - to keep blood-sucking flies at bay.

Website for freelance assignments launched in India

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:36:31 +0530

Outsourcing services provider Freelancer.com today announced the launch of its India-specific website that will provide freelance assignments in designing, IT, content writing, engineering among others with the guarantee of payments.

MTS launches zero paisa plan to retain customers

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:36:10 +0530

In the wake of older players attempting to lure the subscribers of telecom firms affected by the cancellation of 2G licenses, Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), which operates under the MTS brand, Wednesday offered a zero paisa plan to retain its customers.

German court says Samsung can sell reworked tablet

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:32:13 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's reworked tablet PC does not look like a copycat version of the iPad, a German court said, affirming a preliminary assessment and dealing another legal blow to Apple Inc.

Google to launch cloud storage service: WSJ

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:01:12 +0530

Google Inc., reportedly, is set to launch a cloud-storage service - called Drive - which is expected to give a tough competition to the cloud-storage provider Dropbox Inc, said a report from the Wall Street Journal.

A new smartphone could help you cope with blues

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:23:04 +0530

A new smart phone senses your depression and nudges you to go out with friends, a study reveals.

Yahoo! expands language base with launch of Bengali service

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:28 +0530

Yahoo! India and Ananda Bazar Patrika (ABP) announced a partnership to deliver premium digital content in Bengali to the Indian Internet audience.

Lenovo initially to focus on China for smart TV sales

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:04:47 +0530

China's Lenovo Group Ltd, the world's No.2 PC maker, plans to sell smart televisions in China and has no immediate plans to ship overseas due to a lack of content, CEO Yang Yuanqing said on Thursday.

Lawsuit seeks to block Google's privacy changes

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:22 +0530

A consumer watchdog group is suing the Federal Trade Commission in an attempt to prevent Google from making sweeping changes to its privacy policies next month.

Review: Soulo converts iPad into karaoke machine

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:38:00 +0530

Transforming the iPad into a karaoke machine is easy. You download the free Soulo app from the Apple Store and register the software.

Facebook discloses details on bonuses

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:27:05 +0530

Facebook's top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, are eligible for twice-a-year bonuses of up to 45 per cent of their base salaries and other earnings, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing.

Flipkart to finalise LetsBuy.com buyout deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:19:41 +0530

A report in MediaNama comes in as a confirmation to floating rumours, and it is true that popular online retail brand, Flipkart has bought LetsBuy.com for an undisclosed amount.

Nokia to axe 4,000 jobs, move assembly to Asia

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:21:43 +0530

Struggling Finnish phone maker Nokia plans to cut 4,000 more jobs at its plants in Finland, Hungary and Mexico as it seeks to cut costs by moving smartphone assembly work to Asia.

World's first 'biological computer' developed

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:29:33 +0530

Scientists in the US claim to have developed the world's first "biological computer" that is made from bio molecules and can decipher images encrypted on DNA chips.

'Google to unveil glasses with in-built comp displays'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:24:27 +0530

Google is to soon launch hi-tech glasses with in-built computer displays, a media report said, quoting a company insider as saying.

Facebook rolls out a new photo viewer

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:51:22 +0530

This update to the Facebook photo viewer comes a year after the last major overhaul in February last year when Facebook introduced a light-box like effect to its photo viewer and also made viewing and sharing easier.

Motorola DEFY+ gets a price cut, available at Rs 15,990

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:31:42 +0530

The Motorola DEFY+ is now being sold at a price of Rs 15,990 across select online stores. Earlier the phone was priced at Rs 19,490 (MRP) and Rs 17,990 (MOP), so that is a good Rs 2K price cut that the phone has got now.

Samsung plans to launch low-end TVs

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:52:11 +0530

LG teases 5-inch Android smartphone 'Optimus Vu'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:42:15 +0530

Taking a cue from the Samsung Galaxy Note, LG is working on a 5-inch Android device(phablet). The company has released a teaser clip of their upcoming Optimus Vu smartphone on its blog.

Taiwan's Acer sues former CEO over move to Lenovo

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:03 +0530

Taiwan computer maker Acer Inc has sued its former chief executive, Gianfranco Lanci, saying he breached a non-compete clause in an agreement covering his departure from the company in 2011.

Amazon and Viacom close to Web video deal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:12:22 +0530

Amazon.com Inc is about to announce a Web video deal with Viacom Inc in what sources said was one of the last steps in a plan to launch a standalone subscription service to compete with Netflix Inc.

BlackBerry's next-gen software is ready to compete: CEO

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:04:06 +0530

Next-generation software for BlackBerry's smartphones is "ready to compete", Research In Motion's new chief executive, Thorsten Heins, told more than 2,000 technical developers on Tuesday, expressing confidence in RIM's long-term future.

Google releases Chrome beta for Android ICS

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:47:02 +0530

Google has finally introduced the first ever version of Chrome for Android. However, the browser (a beta) is currently available only for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone or tablet.

'Apple in talks on iTV with Canada telecoms'

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:23 +0530

Apple Inc. is in talks with Canada's two biggest telecom companies about becoming partners in the launch of iTV, a device combining features of the wildly popular iPad tablet with those of a television set, a newspaper reported on Tuesday.

Yahoo chairman, three directors stepping down

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:38:22 +0530

Yahoo Inc Chairman Roy Bostock and three other directors will step down as the struggling company ploughs ahead with an internal overhaul, including discussions on dealing with its stakes in China's Alibaba Group and Yahoo Japan.

Facebook may release more user data: Students

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:57:11 +0530

US social media group Facebook seems ready to publish categories of data it collects from users, an Austrian student group lobbying for stricter privacy rules said on Tuesday.

Nokia Belle released for Symbian users

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:32:32 +0530

f you own the latest Symbian Nokia smartphones, you can now update them to Nokia Belle, thereby bringing a new look to screens, with improved performance.

LG launches new phones - Optimus Sol, Optimus Hub

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:15:33 +0530

Strenghtening its Optimus portfolio, LG has launched two new phones - Optimus Sol (LG E730) and Optimus Hub E510. Both the phones run Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Pak signs pact with Google to promote tourist sites

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:12:45 +0530

akistani authorities and Google have signed an agreement to use Google Maps to promote historical and tourist sites across the country's most populous province of Punjab.

LinkedIn launches localised hiring solutions

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:08:20 +0530

Professional networking site LinkedIn unveiled localised hiring solutions for the Indian market, a move aimed at helping recruiters tap the vast talent pool in the country.

E-textbooks knocking at Indian classroom doors

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:51:59 +0530

For a generation that has learnt to articulate thoughts in 140 characters and knows its smartphones and tabs, e-textbooks are only the next step. But some infrastructure bottlenecks need to be taken care of before that education revolution takes place in India, experts say.

Hackers sought $50,000 from Symantec for antivirus blueprint

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:37:30 +0530

Hackers sought $50,000 from US anti-virus firm Symantec Corp in return for the stolen blueprints to its flagship products under what the company says was a sting operation run by an undisclosed law enforcement agency via emails.

Your deleted Facebook pics remain accessible

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:28:32 +0530

It may come as a rude shock, but Facebook users should not feel surprised if tomorrow they come across their photos existing in the web world despite having deleted them personally long ago.

China orders probe into iPad trademark dispute

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:39 +0530

China has ordered a probe into the alleged iPad trademark infringement dispute between US-based gadgets maker Apple and a local company.

Find out what went wrong with a failed romance

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:14:11 +0530

With Valentine's Day just a week away disappointed daters wondering what went wrong with the romance have a new way to discover why the relationship fizzled.

Production base of Akash to be diversified: Sibal

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:13:31 +0530

The low-cost Aakash tablet PC will be made completely indigenous and its production base diversified, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said.

Looking for work? There may be an app for that

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:06:43 +0530

Google doodles Charles Dickens' 200th birthday

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:21:56 +0530

The Google doodle commemorating the 200th birth anniversary of the greatest English novelist of the Victorian era features famous characters from Charles Dickens' novels.

Internet breeding ground of terrorism: UK MPs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:56:08 +0530

The Internet is one of the most significant vehicles for promoting violent radicalism - more so than prisons, universities or places of worship, according to a UK parliamentary report.

Social media more addictive than cigarettes, alcohol

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:27:07 +0530

Cannot resist your urge to tweet or check emails? Don't get surprised, as a new study has found that checking email and social media is more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol.

PMO to address people's problems on Twitter

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:52:32 +0530

With over 38,500 followers in just two weeks, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is now looking forward to addressing problems of common people on the increasingly popular microblogging site Twitter and is also exploring the possibility of getting on to Facebook, official sources said Monday.

After Twitter, PMO looking at Facebook account

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:51:22 +0530

Within days of its debut on the Twitter, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is exploring ways to best utilise the social networking site by addressing grievances of common people apart from looking at the possibility of having a Facebook account.

Google removes content, FB files report in court

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:44:03 +0530

A Delhi court has asked 22 social networking websites to file their compliance report on removing objectionable contents within 15 days. The next date of hearing has been fixed on March 1.

viSparsh: A motion sensing belt to help the blind

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:34:13 +0530

viSparsh, a belt-based sensor system (sparsh means touch in Hindi) created by a young team of engineers, could herald a revolutionary change for 25-year-old Wasim, and millions of others who are blind.

Facebook files objectionable content report

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:30:17 +0530

Facebook India on Monday filed its compliance report before the Delhi court which had ordered it and 21 other websites to remove objectionable content from their websites.

HTC faces uphill struggle to prove its worth

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:30 +0530

HTC was once the standard bearer of the Android phone but that was 2010 - a long time ago in mobile terms. Now analysts say it faces another weak quarter and an uphill struggle to prove to investors it still retains its innovative touch.

Facebook looks to mobile devices for revenue

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:26:10 +0530

Facebook, the social network giant, is set to begin showing advertisements to users on mobile devices before its $5 billion initial public offering, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

As Facebook grows up, it courts Madison Avenue

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:10:48 +0530

Until Everson's arrival as vice president of global marketing, Facebook's relationship with the advertising community was at best politely dismissive, at worst outright antagonistic.

Artivision ties up with Intel

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:31:30 +0530

Artivision Technologies Ltd, a Singapore firm that specializes in online video advertising, said on Sunday its technology may be incorporated into a software kit being developed by Intel Corp.

'Most radicalism linked to the Internet'

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:22:59 +0530

Internet service providers should do more to prevent the web from playing a role in promoting violent extremism, British lawmakers said in a report published on Monday.

Web screening: Court to hear censorship case today

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:46:05 +0530

A Delhi court will be hearing a civil suit against 22 social networking websites on Monday. The websites were asked to remove all objectionable content and file a reply stating the measures taken to screen uploaded content.

For Facebook 'Hacker Way' is way of life

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:39:17 +0530

Hackers "believe that something can always be better, and that nothing is ever complete," Zuckerberg explains.

Micron appoints Durcan CEO after Appleton's death

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:34:36 +0530

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Appleton was killed in a plane crash.

ADzero: An Android smartphone made from Bamboo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:42:29 +0530

A 23-year-old British student will launch a mobile phone made largely from bamboo, The Telegraph reported.

E-commerce companies see growth in smaller cities

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:20:45 +0530

With rising Internet penetration and adoption of mobile devices across the country, companies selling products and services through websites are looking at smaller cities for expanding business.

Social networking king Facebook turns eight

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:57:39 +0530

Facebook, the world's most popular social networking site, has turned eight. With an estimated 845 million active subscribers, the social networking giant still continues to grow, since its launch on February 4, 2004 and is most likely to have 1 billion users by August this year.

Motorola: Some refurbished tablets weren't wiped

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:19:19 +0530

Motorola Mobility says about 100 Xoom tablet computers that it refurbished for sale on Woot.com may not have been properly wiped of the previous owners' data.

Facebook India users doubled in last one year

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:11:09 +0530

Popular social networking site Facebook finds India a major growth market, where the number of users have more than doubled in the past one year, as against near-zero penetration in the neighbouring China.

Pew study: Facebook users get more than they give

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:05:26 +0530

A new study out Friday found that the average user of the world's biggest online social network gets more than they give.

Apple, Motorola in patent struggle in Germany

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:58:21 +0530

Apple Inc. has temporarily blocked Motorola Mobility's attempt to have it withdraw several iPhone and iPad models from its Internet store in Germany, the latest twist in an extended legal duel over patents between the companies.

Anonymous publishes FBI call on hacking

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:47:30 +0530

Internet activist group Anonymous published a recording on Friday of a confidential call between FBI agents and London detectives in which the law-enforcement agents discuss action they are taking against hacking.

Micron CEO dies in plane crash, industry stunned

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:41:48 +0530

Micron Technology Inc Chief Executive and Chairman Steve Appleton died in a small plane crash on Friday, a major loss for a US memory chipmaker already struggling with sluggish computer sales and declining prices.

No 'Facebook fatigue' for longtime users

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:43:48 +0530

A survey shows that people who have used Facebook over a long period - show no sign that they are tired of posting pictures, updating weekend plans or just relaying random thoughts.

EU regulators want Google to halt new privacy policy

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:39:13 +0530

A group of European regulators has written to Google Inc calling on it to halt the introduction of its new privacy policy, saying it needs to investigate whether the proposals sufficiently protect users' personal data.

US engineers create 'self-guided' bullet

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:28:51 +0530

Figuring out how to pack a processor and other electronics into a machine gun bullet has been a challenge for engineers at Sandia National Laboratories.

Advice to new Facebook millionaires: take a breath

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:53:18 +0530

The first thing the 1,000 or so new post-IPO Facebook millionaire employees might need: a reality check.

Facebook filing lifts Zynga, other recent IPOs

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:49:57 +0530

Facebook's long-awaited IPO filing lifted the stocks of many Internet companies, including recent laggards Zynga and Groupon.

Facebook's daunting Asian challenge

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:20:49 +0530

Facebook aims to connect all two billion Internet users. So far it has captured 845 million of them. Of the rest, nearly 60 per cent live in Asia and hooking them is going to be a daunting challenge.

EFF seeks to save data on Megaupload servers

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:17:15 +0530

The Electronic Frontier Foundation on Thursday asked federal prosecutors and lawyers for the Megaupload.com file-sharing service to allow users who uploaded material to retrieve it as long as it was not copyrighted material.

US shuts 16 sports streaming websites

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:01:43 +0530

Three days before Super Bowl XLVI, US prosecutors said they seized 16 websites that illegally streamed live sports and pay-per-view events over the Internet, and charged a Michigan man with running nine of those websites.

Google tightens Android Market security

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:55:06 +0530

Google Inc has been quietly policing its online store for months now in an acknowledgement of malware's growing threat to its increasingly popular Android mobile software.

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:07:57 +0530

Social networking giant Facebook, which plans to raise $ five billion through an IPO, has said India is a key source for its future growth and its user base in the country has more than doubled in the past one year.

Samsung launches Champ Deluxe Duos at Rs 4,790

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:11:39 +0530

Samsung has launched a new phone Champ Deluxe Duos(C3312) in India. It is a dual SIM phone that features a 2.8 inch 262K QVGA touchscreen.

Google opts to return to China

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:06:59 +0530

American search engine Google chose to apply for license to operate in China, agreeing to abide by all the conditions imposed by the government here after its share in the burgeoning Chinese market declined to 9 per cent.

Facebook surrenders its privacy in IPO documents

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:53:07 +0530

Facebook is baring its business soul. The unveiling came late Wednesday when the company that depends on people to share their lives online filed its plans to raise $5 billion in an initial public offering of stock.

Junglee.com: Amazon's India shopping website

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:43:02 +0530

Global online shopping giant Amazon.com today launched a new service for Indian consumers, claiming to offer 1.2 crore products from both local and international retailers.

Facebook, and Zuckerberg, embark on mega-IPO

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:53:55 +0530

Facebook unveiled what is expected to be Silicon Valley's largest ever initial public offering, but made it clear to outside investors that they will have little voice in its running, as founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will continue to exercise almost complete control.

Zuckerberg describes 'The Hacker Way' at Facebook

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:47:58 +0530

In Facebook's regulatory filing for an initial public offering of stock, CEO Mark Zuckerberg included a letter to potential investors about the company's thinking.

Road to IPO: Milestones in Facebook's history

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:39:53 +0530

Mark Zuckerberg starts Facebook as a sophomore at Harvard University. Facebook begins expansion to other colleges and universities.

Factbook: Facebook's laundry list of risks

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:27:40 +0530

Investors jumped on Facebook's regulatory filings on Wednesday for a glimpse into the company's inner workings ahead of one of the hottest initial public offerings in recent history. But there are also potential downsides.

Microsoft launches Kinect for Windows at $250

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:34:51 +0530

Kinect for Windows is finally here! On January 9th, Steve Ballmer announced at CES that Microsoft would be shipping Kinect for Windows on February 1st. And finally, it hits!

Sony says Hirai to become president, CEO in April

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:25:17 +0530

ony Corp said on Wednesday that Vice President Kazuo Hirai will take over the roles of CEO and president on April 1 from Howard Stringer, who will retain the chairman's post as the company struggles to regain its standing in the consumer electronics sector in which it was once a driving force.

Ukraine shuts down leading file-sharing site

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:16:36 +0530

Ukrainian authorities have shut down a popular file-sharing website saying it violates copyright laws, officials said Wednesday.

Google to start country-specific blog censorship

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:05:37 +0530

In the face of ongoing pressure from different governments on Google to censor content on the many services that the search engine giant operates, Google is taking a middle path.

Apple updates Final Cut Pro X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:16:34 +0530

Apple released the Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3, an update to its professional video editing application, which introduces multicam editing that is touted to automatically sync up to 64 angles of video and photos.

'Mechanism needed to deal with offensive content on internet'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:52:39 +0530

Blocking websites carrying offensive content cannot be a solution, and rather a regulatory mechanism should be put in place to remove such material, a cyber security expert said here today.

DIT to handle tendering process for 'Aakash' rollout

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:46 +0530

The tendering process for rolling out the improved version of the world's cheapest tablet PC, Aakash, will be handled by the Department of Information Technology, official sources said.

A new app to find who 'unfriends' you on Facebook

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:09:39 +0530

People who have been "unfriended" on social network Facebook can now check out the person through a new software that can be installed in any internet browser.

'Panasonic, Samsung to propose tie-up with Olympus'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:32:02 +0530

Japan's Panasonic Corp and South Korea's Samsung Electronics have each decided to propose capital ties with Olympus Corp, the Mainichi newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Google defends change to privacy policies

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:51 +0530

Planned changes to Google Inc's privacy policies that have caught the attention of US lawmakers would not take away the control its customers have over how data is collected and used, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday.

'Facebook to file $5 billion IPO Wednesday'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:32:35 +0530

In what's expected to be one of the biggest US market debuts in history, social networking site Facebook is likely to file initial paperwork with the regulators for a massive $5 billion initial public offering of IPO on Wednesday.

German court upholds ban on Samsung's older tablet

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:37:10 +0530

Samsung Electronics lost a bid to overturn a ruling barring its local unit from selling its Galaxy 10.1 tablets in Germany, handing a symbolic legal victory to Apple Inc in efforts to keep its lead spot in the tablet computer market.

Beijing firm to launch CDMA iPhone 4S

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:04:43 +0530

The Beijing Telecom Co Ltd., a subsidiary of the country's third-largest mobile phone operator China Telecom, may launch the CDMA version of the Apple Inc's iPhone 4S as early as February in the country, it said in a statement.

Dixons Retail CEO quits to join Apple

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:39:20 +0530

Europe's second-biggest electrical goods retailer Dixons Retail said on Tuesday that its chief executive was leaving the company to join the world's most valuable technology corporation, Apple, as senior vice president of retail.

EU regulators probe Samsung over mobile patents

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:33:17 +0530

European Union regulators are investigating whether Samsung Electronics breached antitrust rules in its legal battles against rivals, among them Apple, which use its mobile technology patents.

Nokia Siemens Networks to cut 2,900 jobs in Germany

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:26:25 +0530

Nokia Siemens Networks, the world's second-largest maker of mobile phone network equipment, said it will cut about 2,900 of a total 9,100 jobs in Germany, with most to go by the end of this year.

Firefox 10 to be released on Wednesday

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:37:55 +0530

Mozilla's move to a rapid cycle release for some of their products means that there are new releases every few couple of months, instead of once a year. The changes aren't many, but the few major changes means that the product evolves rather quickly.

Twitter CEO defends new censorship policy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:29:44 +0530

Twitter CEO Dick Costolo sought to calm the global outrage over the company's new country-by-country censorship policy, complaining in part that the issue is being treated with the same kind of shorthand that has made Twitter popular.

RIM committee stresses importance of independent chair

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:57:51 +0530

A review of Research In Motions' leadership structure by a committee of independent directors has concluded that no future chief executive or other employee can be chairperson of the BlackBerry maker.

Samsung to stop selling window ACs this year

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:39:08 +0530

Samsung India Electronics has decided to stop selling window air-conditioners (ACs) from this year as its sales have dwindled, the company said today.

India's mobile subscriber base reaches 893.84 mn

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:37:09 +0530

The number of mobile phone subscribers in India rose to 893.84 million in December with Idea Cellular alone signing 2.39 million new subscribers, official data showed Monday.

Create a movie out of your Facebook Timeline

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:21:51 +0530

It's cool! Now you can convert content on your Facebook Timeline into a movie. Definition 6, a unified Marketing agency, in association with Facebook has come up with a new app - Timeline Movie Maker, which lets you create a movie highlighting moments from your Facebook Timeline.

'Tablet boom makes Apple No 1 PC maker'

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:33:24 +0530

Apple Inc overtook Hewlett-Packard Co as the world's largest vendor of personal computers in the fourth quarter, helped by booming demand for its iPads, research firm Canalys said on Monday.

Thailand welcomes Twitter's new censorship policy

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:17:07 +0530

Thailand is welcoming Twitter's new policy to censor tweets in specific nations where the content might break laws.

Tech companies team up to combat email scams

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:10:24 +0530

Google, Facebook and other big tech companies are jointly designing a system for combating email scams known as phishing.

Mobile phones exposing children to smut

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:44:48 +0530

They may have become a necessity in today's world, but a new study has found that mobile phones are exposing children as young as eight years to smut.

Criminals in UK jails using Facebook to taunt victims

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:06:19 +0530

In a shocker, nearly 350 criminals in British jails have been found using Facebook with some of them taunting victims and threatening to seek revenge.

China opens largest electric car-charging station

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:12:02 +0530

China's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery swapping station has been put into operation in Beijing, Xinhua reported quoting sources in the city's power supply authorities.

Teens migrating to Twitter - sometimes for privacy

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:51:09 +0530

Teens don't tweet, will never tweet - too public, too many older users. Not cool. That's been the prediction for a while now, born of numbers showing that fewer than one in 10 teens were using Twitter early on.

How Google's tweaked privacy policy affects you

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:38:19 +0530

You may have heard about changes to Google's privacy settings, but do you know how they impact your online life?

Sony Xperia S to come with a quick charging battery

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:19:58 +0530

Reportedly, the Xperia S will feature a special nano coating that not only helps in repelling dirt but will also be UV Active.

A new initiative to tackle cyber threats

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:32:34 +0530

A new initiative on cyber security has been launched at the World Economic Forum to strengthen efforts to combat rising cyber risks.

Facebook makes Timeline feature compulsory

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:17:16 +0530

Social network Facebook has made compulsory its Timeline feature through which all of a user's photographs and wall posts would be seen by friends on their homepage.

FBI software to scan tweets to predict crimes

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:07:54 +0530

American intelligence agency FBI is reportedly developing new software to scan social networks Twitter and Facebook to look for emerging threats and predict crimes.

Bizarre case of India versus the Internet

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:02:27 +0530

It isn't just one angry Indian against Google and Facebook. Internet freedom is on trial in India!

RIM CEO eyes 'significant' plans for BlackBerry

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:55:10 +0530

Research in Motion's Thorsten Heins plans to waste no time in his new job. The BlackBerry maker's chief executive said he will present the board with his plan for company's future in just a matter of weeks.

Anonymous targets Mexican websites

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:45:05 +0530

The activist hacker group Anonymous attacked three Mexican government websites on Friday in protest at a proposed bill that seeks to toughen local laws about online file-sharing.

Ex-Palm chief leaves HP after WebOS move

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:38:44 +0530

Jon Rubinstein, who was instrumental in crafting Apple Inc's iPod music player, has left Hewlett Packard Co after two years on the job there.

Steve Jobs told Google to stop poaching workers

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:34:52 +0530

Apple's Steve Jobs directly asked former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt to stop trying to recruit an Apple engineer, a transgression that threatened one junior Google employee's job, according to a court filing.

US cybersecurity efforts trigger privacy concerns

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:32:48 +0530

The US federal government's plan to expand computer security protections into critical parts of private industry is raising concerns that the move will threaten Americans' civil liberties.

Facebook IPO could value it among top companies

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:11:45 +0530

When Facebook makes its long-expected debut as a public company this spring, the social-networking company will likely vault into the ranks of the largest public companies in the world, alongside McDonald's, Amazon.com and Bank of America.

Cannot censor the Web: Google to India

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:11:30 +0530

Ahead of a court hearing, technology giant Google facing controversy in India allegedly for hosting obscene and objectionable content on Thursday made it clear that it is not possible for the company to monitor everything on its website.

Twitter's censorship plan rouses global furore

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:46:17 +0530

Twitter, a tool of choice for dissidents and activists around the world, found itself the target of global outrage Friday after unveiling plans to allow country-specific censorship of tweets that might break local laws.

Bus-sized asteroid comes close to Earth

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:37:50 +0530

Apple working on universal touchscreen remote

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:47:01 +0530

A patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday showed that Apple is working on a universal touchscreen remote capable of controlling multiple devices, shedding lights on the company's much-anticipated plan on a smart TV product.

German court rules against Samsung in suit with Apple

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:54:24 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Friday that a German court has ruled against it in a patent suit with Apple Inc over mobile technology, the latest verdict in an intensifying global legal battle between the two technology giants.

Asia may not be such easy pickings for Apple

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:19:25 +0530

Investors in Apple Inc have a one-word answer for those who wonder whether this corporate juggernaut can maintain its phenomenal momentum in the years ahead: Asia.

US lawmakers press Google on privacy policy changes

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:59:15 +0530

A leading lawmaker on privacy issues said on Thursday he would ask for a probe into whether recently announced changes in how Google handles consumer data violated an agreement it made with the US Federal Trade Commission.

McAfee rejects Symantec claim about market share

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:56:56 +0530

Security software maker McAfee rejected a claim that several large corporate customers had recently switched over to using products from rival Symantec Corp.

Facebook takes on 'clickjacking' spammers

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:34:25 +0530

Facebook and the state of Washington sued a company on Thursday they accused of a practice called "clickjacking" that fools users of the world's top social network into visiting advertising sites, divulging personal information and spreading the scam to friends.

South Africans most active tweeters

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:05:12 +0530

Young people tweeting from BlackBerrys and iPhones are driving the growth of Twitter in Africa, with South Africans by far the most vociferous, according to new research published Thursday.

Israel sets sights on next-generation Internet

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:50:49 +0530

Israel is often referred to as "Startup Nation," thanks to its long history of high-tech breakthroughs produced by scrappy little companies. But in one critical area, the speed of Internet connections, Israel has fallen behind other tech-savvy countries.

Jimmy Wales hails Wikipedia's role in helping halt SOPA, PIPA

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:43:17 +0530

The founder of Wikipedia hailed the online encyclopedia's role in helping halt US legislation aimed at cracking down on Internet piracy, saying the proposed bills needed to be stopped because they were flawed.

Social network sites differ from press: UK judge

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:38:47 +0530

The British judge presiding over a wide-ranging inquiry into media ethics and practices has suggested that social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter should be seen differently than traditional publishers.

Android tablets closing in on iPad

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:34:43 +0530

Tablet computers using Google's Android software narrowed the lead of Apple's iPad on the global market in the fourth quarter, research firm Strategy Analytics said on Thursday.

Twitter to restrict content in some countries

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:17:43 +0530

Twitter announced on Thursday that it would begin restricting Tweets in specific countries, renewing questions about how the social media platform will handle issues of free speech as it rapidly expands its global user base.

iPhone thieves find Apple support helpful

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:43:11 +0530

When Apple Inc set up its customer service plan for the iPhone, it seems to have had the best intentions of humanity in mind - any phone under warranty can get serviced because it's the phone that's tied to the warranty, not the owner.

Megaupload founder joked about 'hacker' past

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:30:44 +0530

Two years ago, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom joked in emails with his new neighbours in New Zealand about his bad-boy reputation before telling them his criminal past was behind him and he was coming to the country with good intentions.

Oscars voting to go electronic

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:27:26 +0530

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with a company to develop an electronic voting system for next year's 85th annual Academy Awards.

Nokia struggling in early days for Windows Phone

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:24:49 +0530

Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker by volume, is expected to remain barely in the black in the fourth quarter, with its new Windows Phone models yet to compensate for diving sales of its legacy smartphones.

Google doodles the Republic Day of India

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:04:04 +0530

India's Republic Day parade extended its route from the roads of New Delhi to the Google India homepage in the form of a doodle.

Apple beats Google in US smartphone market

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:04:16 +0530

Apple overtook Google's Android to become the leading smartphone platform in the US in the fourth quarter of 2011, thanks to strong demand for its latest iPhone model, a study said on Wednesday.

Kremlin TV to air Julian Assange's new show

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:50:41 +0530

he Kremlin's English-language television station has revealed that it will be broadcasting Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's new television show.

Apple beat Google smartphones in US: Researcher

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:38:33 +0530

Booming demand for the latest iPhone model helped Apple beat all phones using Google's Android platform in the US smartphone market in the fourth quarter, data showed on Wednesday.

TRAI waives limit for SMSes sent to, generated by machines

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:24:33 +0530

In a major relief for business houses, telecom sector regulator TRAI today exempted messages generated by and sent to automated technical systems from the 200 SMS per sim cap imposed to curb pesky telemarketers.

'Facebook to stop honoring trades in shares for 3 days'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:08:38 +0530

Facebook, the social networking company poised to go public this year, will not honor trades of its shares in the secondary markets for a three-day period beginning on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Megaupload founder refused bail in New Zealand

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:01:43 +0530

A New Zealand judge ordered the founder of online file-sharing site Megaupload.com to be held in custody for another month Wednesday, saying the suspected Internet pirate posed a significant flight risk.

New Yahoo CEO says company needs to do better

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:52:33 +0530

Yahoo Chief Executive Scott Thompson tried to manage expectations on his first earnings call as the new CEO, broadly addressing numerous issues the Internet company is grappling with, but declined to lay out a detailed strategy.

Google to unify privacy policy across products

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:39:05 +0530

Google Inc plans to unify its privacy policy and terms of service across its online offerings, including its flagship search, Gmail and Google+ products, to make them easier to use, but the move could attract greater scrutiny from anti-trust regulators.

Julian Assange says he's launching TV chat show

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:09:45 +0530

International secret-buster Julian Assange says he's launching his very own television series. The guests haven't been disclosed, but the 40-year-old Australian has promised to give viewers more of what he's been supplying for years: Controversy.

Strongest solar storm since 2005 hitting Earth

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:30:00 +0530

The sun is bombarding Earth with radiation from the biggest solar storm in more than six years with more to come from the fast-moving eruption.

Mobile shipments in India at 166 mn in Jan-Nov 2011

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:15:09 +0530

Total mobile handset shipments inIndia touched nearly 166 million units during the first eleven months of the 2011 calendar year, with Finnish handset makerNokia accounting for a 30.7 per cent slice of the market,according to a CyberMedia Research report.

Apple again loses Dutch bid for Samsung tablet ban

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:58:20 +0530

Apple again lost a bid on Tuesday to have Samsung tablet computers banned in the Netherlands in a Dutch appeals case over infringing copyrights of its iPad tablet computer.

HP launches TouchSmart620 3D edition PC

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:47:10 +0530

HP has launched the new HP TouchSmart620 3D edition PC, thereby bring 3D experiences to people within their home environment.

Nokia fined for spam texts in Australia

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:23:33 +0530

Australian regulators fined Nokia, the world's largest cellphone maker by volume, for spamming customers and demanded the Finnish firm change its text message (SMS) marketing.

Sony to launch new Walkman players in Japan

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:03:38 +0530

Sony has announced the launch of a few new Walkman products for the Japanese market. Slated to be released on February 11, the company has launched two new series - NW-E060 and NW-E060K series.

Texas Instrument to close plants in Houston, Japan

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:03:43 +0530

Texas Instruments will close two of its older computer-chip factories, one in Houston and one in Hiji, Japan, and lay off about 1,000 workers to cut costs.

No drastic change needed: RIM's new CEO

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:51:23 +0530

The new chief executive of Research in Motion said Monday that drastic change is not needed, even as the once iconic maker of the BlackBerry smartphone confronts the most difficult period in its history.

YouTube hits 4 billion daily video views

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:34:26 +0530

ouTube, Google Inc's video website, is streaming 4 billion online videos every day, a 25 per cent increase in the past eight months, according to the company.

'Megaupload shutdown unlikely to deter piracy'

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:21:22 +0530

The crackdown on file-sharing site Megaupload is expected to do little to reduce overall piracy of music, software and Hollywood movies, while potentially stifling emerging means of distributing content online.

News Corp plans US Spanish-language TV network

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:04:19 +0530

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. is launching a Spanish-language broadcast TV network that aims to bring the flavor of the Fox network to Hispanic audiences in the US.

Analysts: A new BlackBerry OS won't save RIM

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:50:48 +0530

The new CEO of Research In Motion Ltd., the company behind the phones, says it can claw its way back to the top with new software, but analysts are deeply doubtful.

Google to allow some nicknames on Plus service

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:41:38 +0530

Google is relaxing a requirement that real names be used on its Plus social network. Many people have been seeking the right to set up accounts using nicknames or pseudonyms, but Google has been suspending them when it knows of violations.

Prime Minister's Office debuts on Twitter

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:53:35 +0530

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's Office made its debut on popular microblogging site Twitter on Monday. The new media foray by the PMO comes in the wake of TV journalist Pankaj Pachauri taking over as Communications Adviser to the Prime Minister.

Canon India appoints Kazutada Kobayashi as new MD

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:57:28 +0530

Digital imaging firm Canon India today announced the appointment of Kazutada Kobayashi as the new President and CEO of the company.

Google Plus user base crosses 90 million mark

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:41:19 +0530

Google's online social networking service 'Google Plus' has crossed 90 million users mark since its launch in June.

FileSonic, others stop file sharing

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:14:15 +0530

FileSonic, a website providing online data storage, has disabled its file sharing services following a US-led crackdown on a rival website and amid heated debate over Washington's attempts to clamp down on online piracy.

Nokia Lumia 710 available for Rs 15,490

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:25:58 +0530

The Nokia Lumia 710, one of the recently launched Windows Phone powered smartphones, has got a price drop.

BlackBerry maker RIM's co-CEOs resign

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:03:16 +0530

Research In Motion's Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie have bowed to investor pressure and resigned as co-CEOs, handing the top job to an insider with four years at the struggling BlackBerry maker.

Apple 2012: Smooth sailing, for the most part

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:43:29 +0530

Apple Inc coasts into 2012 with a strong wind in its sails, a clutch of envelope-pushing products in its hold, a record share price, and a steady hand at the tiller.

Twitter is much more than social: Dorsey

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:31:35 +0530

Twitter is much more than a social network and has no time to waste worrying about newcomers like Google+ as it becomes more important as an information service and builds its advertising business, co-founder Jack Dorsey said on Sunday.

eBay, Crazeal tie-up to increase visibility

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:04:39 +0530

Indian arm of global e-commerce major eBay and group buying website Groupon, who compete for business with each other, have forged a formal tie-up for increasing visibility.

Lacs Magnum: Tablet PCs for masses

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:39:17 +0530

Lacs Magnum has introduced a wide range of Tablet PCs to suit every pocket in India.

Datawind to push for 'Made in India' Aakash

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:21:13 +0530

Datawind, the maker of the lowest priced tablet 'Aakash', said it will request the Human Resource Development Ministry to include 'Made in India' clause in the proposed tender for the low-priced device.

Online companies win piracy fight

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:49:05 +0530

Outspent but hardly outgunned, online and high-tech companies triggered an avalanche of Internet clicks to force Congress to shelve legislation that would curb online piracy. They outmaneuvered the entertainment industry and other old guard business interests, leaving them bitter and befuddled.

'Sony to move lithium battery assembly abroad'

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:35:06 +0530

Japan's Sony Corp will transfer domestic construction of lithium ion batteries used in products like mobile phones and electric cars overseas by March 2014, as it works to overcome the strong yen, the Asahi newspaper reported on Saturday.

Notion Ink Adam II tablet to sport TI processor

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:35:33 +0530

Notion Ink have partnered with Texas Instruments (TI) Incorporated for its next generation Adam II Tablets.

Facebook relieved at SOPA, PIPA delay

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:20:09 +0530

After US lawmakers stopped anti-piracy legislation in its tracks, Facebook expressed their relief in a post and thanked its users for their support and feedback.

Google best place to work in the US: Fortune

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:01:13 +0530

Google hired about 7,000 people in 2011, the most intense hiring spree in its 13-year history, which moved Google up from fourth to first on Fortune's annual list of the 100 best companies to work for, Xinhua reported.

TRAI directs telcos to block international SMSes

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:53:46 +0530

Tightening the noose around pesky SMS senders further, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued a directive to telecom companies to block international SMSes as per the rules applicable to SMSes originating within the country.

Amazon to set up first 'fulfilment centre' in India

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:30:35 +0530

Amazon.com Inc is setting up its first "fulfilment center" in India as the world's largest Internet retailer tries to break into the world's second most-populous nation.

Jobs was told anti-poaching idea 'likely illegal'

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:07:56 +0530

In the summer of 2007, Apple's Steve Jobs received a note from then-Palm chief executive Ed Colligan, according to correspondence revealed in a lawsuit over employee poaching.

Kodak gets 2013 deadline to reorganise

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:53:04 +0530

Eastman Kodak Co. has a little over a year to reshape its money-losing businesses and deliver a get-out-of-bankruptcy plan.

Megaupload.com shutdown: US Dept of Justice site hacked

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:51:59 +0530

Portions of the Justice Department website became inoperable just hours after federal officials seized and shut down the file-sharing website Megaupload.com.

Mumbai: iPads replace textbooks in schools

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 07:21:32 +0530

Fifth standard students engaged in studies - no big deal. However, they are not studying on text books but on swanky apple iPads and this is not a concept classroom.

US Congress puts brakes on anti-piracy bills

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:22:51 +0530

US lawmakers stopped anti-piracy legislation in its tracks on Friday, delivering a stunning win for Internet companies that staged an unprecedented online protest this week to kill the previously fast-moving bills.

Microsoft's Windows battles slack PC sales

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:18:38 +0530

Microsoft Corp's fiscal second-quarter profit fell very slightly as lagging computer sales to cash-strapped consumers in the United States and Europe hurt its core Windows business.

UN sets stage for blazing fast new mobile devices

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:04:06 +0530

A United Nations telecom meeting has approved the next generation of mobile technology, which experts say will make devices 500 times faster than 3G smartphones and eliminate the wait time between the tap of a finger and the appearance of a Web page.

Citizens speak out on @Sweden Twitter account

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:46:30 +0530

Do you think Sweden is all about blondes, meatballs and snow? Think again. Since December, the Nordic country has been promoting itself on Twitter by handing over the official @Sweden account to an average citizen every week.

Experts see tough road for Kodak to reinvent self

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:40:22 +0530

Even in bankruptcy, Kodak boasts some enviable strengths: a golden brand, technology firepower that includes a rich collection of photo patents, and more than $4 billion in annual sales of digital cameras, printers, and inks.

US Internet piracy case brings New Zealand arrests

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:30:08 +0530

With 150 million registered users, about 50 million hits daily and endorsements from music superstars, Megaupload.com was among the world's biggest file-sharing sites.

Yahoo approaches Delhi HC over screening content

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:20:44 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Friday sought response from the city police on a plea of Yahoo India Pvt Ltd challenging the summons issued to it by a magistrate for allegedly hosting objectionable content.

Amazon's India launch may be limited: Report

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:48:06 +0530

Amazon.com Inc's highly anticipated entrance into India's retail market may be limited to operating an online marketplace for other merchants.

US shutters Megaupload.com, hackers retaliate

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:09:13 +0530

The US government shut down the Megaupload.com content sharing website, charging its founders and several employees with massive copyright infringement, the latest skirmish in a high-profile battle against piracy of movies and music.

Apple unveils digital textbook service iBooks 2

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:35:44 +0530

Apple Inc unveiled a new digital textbook service called iBooks 2 on Thursday, aiming to revitalise the US education market and quicken the adoption of its market-leading iPad in that sector.

'Social media burnout visible among urban Indian youth'

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:20:03 +0530

Youngsters in urban India have started experiencing social media fatigue, logging on less frequently to social networks like Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Orkut, Linkedin, Myspace, Friendster, Hi5 and BigAdda than when they initially signed up, according to a survey.

Macho urinal game makes a splash in Japan

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:24:19 +0530

Three years ago the "Toylet" was just a pipe-dream for developers at Japanese video game maker Sega, but now the urinal video game has been rolled out at pubs across the nation.

McAfee software bug could turn PCs into spam servers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:26:14 +0530

Anti-virus software maker McAfee warned that a flaw in one of its products could make customers' PCs vulnerable to attacks in which hackers used their computers to distribute spam.

Review: Thunderbird innovates, but Web mail wins

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:11:49 +0530

Thunderbird doesn't support conversations, but it offers many other features that make it better than Web mail.

US technology lead dwindles

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:07:00 +0530

The US remains global leader in supporting science and technology (S&T) research and development, but could soon be overtaken by rapidly rising Asian countries like India and China, a latest report by an American body said.

IBNLive is the first Indian news app on Facebook

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:33:57 +0530

IBNLive.com is one of the cherry-picked 60 apps with which Facebook launched its Open Graph to the world on January 18. It is also the only Indian news app using the new Facebook service, joining an exclusive league of global apps.

A day without Wikipedia, not quite a day

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40:00 +0530

HYDERABAD: Wednesday morning, the city (the world too) woke up to a day without Wikipedia. So whatever questions one had, they had..

Facebook rolls out 60 new apps for Timeline

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:32:06 +0530

Facebook is adding a bevy of new applications to let users share everything from photos of what they cooked for dinner, to details on what they are wearing, to what concert they scored tickets to.

Sony Ericsson seen improving in Sony hands

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:25:21 +0530

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson will deliver its final quarterly report as a joint venture on Thursday, before pinning its hopes on the consumer clout of its new sole owner Sony Corp to claw its way back into the top tier.

YouTube Space Lab contest: 9 Indians among 60 finalists

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:05:00 +0530

Indian students are among the 60 finalists in a global science competition, 'YouTube Space Lab', and if they win, experiments they have designed will be conducted in space with the help of NASA, ESA and JAXA.

Wikipedia, other websites protest anti-piracy laws

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:36:31 +0530

Wikipedia went dark as part of protests to stop Internet piracy legislation being considered by the US Congress.

How anti-piracy bill SOPA afects India?

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:59:59 +0530

Wikipedia will shut down its operations till Wednesday morning. The online encyclopedia, the world's seventh most popular website, is protesting anti-piracy laws that will be debated next week in the US Congress.

US: Zuckerberg joins anti-piracy bills drive

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:48:22 +0530

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has joined the growing chorus against the proposed anti-piracy bills in the US, saying the two "poorly thought out laws" are not the "right solutions" to the problem of piracy but will only harm the Internet.

All that happened on Internet Blackout Day

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:10:03 +0530

Internet Blackout Day got thousands of websites to participate and generated public discussion and succeeded in attracting the attention of lawmakers and industry leaders backing the bills.

Google censors its logo in protest against SOPA

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:58:16 +0530

Google users in cannot see the Google logo on its home page. Not because it has put up yet another innovative Google, but because the search engine giant has also joined the Internet blackout against proposed US legislation on online piracy.

BSNL partners with Itz Cash Card

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:53:12 +0530

State-run BSNL today partnered with Itz Cash Card to launch Trust Card which will facilitate making utility bill payments like electricity and telephone bills.

'Indian Wi-Fi networks under virus risk'

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:52:35 +0530

Indian computer security analysts have detected and alerted Wi-Fi users in the country against a possible virus attack that could lead to crashing and hacking of secure networks.

Aakash-II tablet to be launched by April: Govt

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:57:17 +0530

Eyeing for an enhanced version of low cost tablet Aakash, the HRD Ministry today held a high-level review meeting and is understood to have evaluated the project and also performance of the gadget so far.

Nokia launches free music service

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:33:08 +0530

Mobile handset company Nokia today introduced its free music service Nokia Music Unlimited, which comes free on its latest range of feature phones, here.

No need of anti-piracy law: Wikipedia co-founder

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:57:33 +0530

Wikipedia Co-founder Jimmy Wales says that the Stop Online Piracy Act is not needed - not in the US atleast.

LG unveils the Optimus Pad LTE tablet

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:46:45 +0530

LG Electronics unveiled its first LTE-capable tablet - the Optimus Pad LTE. Initially launching in Korea, the tablet is touted to be equipped with both LTE technology and True HD IPS display.

HP names new strategy chief

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:36:56 +0530

Hewlett-Packard Co named software veteran Bill Veghte as chief strategy officer as it overhauls its top ranks following a series of missteps over the past year.

China to expand registration rules for microbloggers

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:33:16 +0530

China will expand real-name registration for microblog users, the government's propaganda and information arm said on Wednesday, in its latest step to better control China's wildly popular Twitter-like websites.

How to access Wikipedia on Internet Blackout day

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:03:51 +0530

We have a compiled a list of five easy alternatives, to enable you access Wikipedia content on the day the world's largest encyclopaedia has gone dark.

Google plans protest against US anti-piracy bills

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:45:42 +0530

After Wikipedia announced the shut down for 24 hours, Google is now planning to make some changes to its site.

Internet blackout fails to enlist big sites

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:26:42 +0530

blackout scheduled for Wednesday to protest against proposed legislation on online piracy has failed to get the support of the biggest Internet players.

Samsung says no interest in buying troubled RIM

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:22:35 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co said on Wednesday it was not interested in buying ailing Blackberry maker Research In Motion or licensing its operating system.

Wikipedia editors question site's planned blackout

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:41:48 +0530

Can the world live without Wikipedia for a day? The planned shutdown of one of the Internet's most-visited sites is not sitting well with some of its volunteer editors, who say the protest of anti-piracy legislation could threaten the credibility of their work.

Yahoo co-founder Yang resigns; shares jump

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:37:45 +0530

Yahoo Inc co-founder Jerry Yang has quit the Internet company he started in 1995, potentially appeasing shareholders who had blasted the Internet pioneer for impeding efforts to revive the struggling Web company.

Wikipedia to shut for 24 hrs over anti-piracy bills

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:29:34 +0530

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia will black out its website tomorrow for 24 hours to protest anti-piracy bills under consideration in the US Congress, saying if passed, the "destructive" legislation will "endanger" free speech and impose censorship on international websites.

Epson introduces K300 all-in-one printer

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:17:23 +0530

Expanding it K-series monochrome inkjet printer portfolio, Epson has introduced a new all-in-one monochrome printer - the Epson K300 - which comes with an automatic document feeder.

Nokia ready to support LTE technology in India

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:56:40 +0530

Mobile handset manufacturer Nokia today said the company was ready to support Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology when it arrives in India, a company official said.

Watch out, headphones may cost you your life

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:22:55 +0530

Researchers have found a dramatic rise in injuries to people using headphones while walking on the streets and have warned of serious accidents involving pedestrians using electronic devices, such as iPods and mobile phones.

Shammi Kapoor's Twitter account hacked

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:13:47 +0530

The Twitter account of veteran Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor, who passed away on August 14, 2010, has been reportedly hacked.

24 million customer accounts hacked at Zappos

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:45:34 +0530

Online shoe retailer Zappos told customers this weekend that it has been the victim of a cyber attack affecting more than 24 million customer accounts in its database.

Internet giants oppose Web control in India court

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:32:10 +0530

Internet giants Google and Facebook told an Indian court on Monday that it is not possible for companies to block offensive content that appears on their websites, in a case that has stoked fears about censorship in the world's largest democracy.

US online piracy bill headed for major makeover

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:04:34 +0530

US legislation aimed at curbing online piracy, which had appeared to be on a fast track for approval by Congress, appears likely to be scaled back or jettisoned entirely in the wake of critical comments over the weekend from the White House, people familiar with the matter said.

Samsung says to merge bada mobile OS with Tizen

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:33:20 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co said on Tuesday it planned to merge its 'bada' mobile software with a platform backed by chipmaker Intel Corp in its latest push to diversify away from Google's Android.

HC adjourns case against social media websites

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:56:16 +0530

The Delhi High Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by Google and Facebook challenging the trial court's order to prosecute them for objectionable content, till January 19.

Five Questions: India and online censorship

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:03:09 +0530

In the second of the series, Five Questions - we pose five questions on the legal aspects of the recent controversy over the Indian government's attempts at censoring content on the Internet to lawyer Sajan Poovayya.

Review: Sony Tablet S banks on unique design

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:42:34 +0530

I got my hands on the Tablet S 16GB Wi-Fi only model and took a close look at it. The tablet is priced at Rs 26,990.

'Censoring social media curbs free speech'

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:05:19 +0530

Indian government's decision to prosecute social networking sites like Google and Facebook has triggered public anger, with netizens saying the move is tantamount to clamping down on constitutional rights of free speech and individual liberty.

22 crore Aakash tablets required in future: Govt

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:53:35 +0530

The government has said it will require an additional 22 crore units of the world's cheapest tablet Aakash to move a step further in its endeavour to merge education with information technology.

'Angry Brides' game targets Indian dowry demands

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:20:19 +0530

Anger at the practice of demanding dowries, which can lead to violence against brides, has prompted a takeoff of "Angry Birds" called "Angry Brides" that aims to highlight the illegal practice still prevalent in many South Asian countries.

Hulu to launch first original scripted show

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:40:12 +0530

Hulu will broadcast its first original scripted series next month, a political comedy that will debut during the real-life Republican presidential primary.

'Microblogging use in China quadruples in 2011'

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:31:53 +0530

Use of microblogging in China quadrupled in 2011 compared with the previous year, with nearly half of all Chinese Internet users now taking to the near-instant service to gather news and spread views, a government Internet think tank said Monday.

Rupert Murdoch turns to Twitter to attack Obama

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:20:16 +0530

Media baron Rupert Murdoch used his new Twitter account this weekend to attack the Obama Administration's opposition to parts of proposed legislation designed to combat Internet piracy.

Tech Toyz: 12 tech predictions of 2012

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:54:48 +0530

On this episode we tell you about the gadgets that are going to create maximum amount of buzz in 2012.

Facebook's new app to post 'last words'

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:51:11 +0530

Social network Facebook has launched a new application through which a user can post one last message on his "wall" after his death. But there is a catch - three "trustees" have to confirm the person is actually dead.

Datawind opposes test standard of IIT for Aakash

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:40:29 +0530

IT device maker Datawind today said the proposed product testing criteria by IIT (Jodhpur) cannot be applied to the first version of Aakash tablets, the world's cheapest, supplied by the company.

FTC expands Google antitrust probe: Source

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:17:20 +0530

US regulators looking at whether Google manipulates its search results to favour its own products have expanded the probe to include Google+, the search giant's new social networking tool, a source familiar with the probe said on Friday.

Hacker says to release full Norton Antivirus code

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:07:08 +0530

A hacker who goes by the name of 'Yama Tough' threatened Saturday to release next week the full source code for Symantec Corp's flagship Norton Antivirus software.

Indian hackers offer help to man suing Symantec

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:47:57 +0530

A group of Indian hackers has offered support to an American man who filed a lawsuit against Symantec Corp by publishing source code from a 2006 version of Norton Utilities, a software program at the heart of the legal dispute.

Anti-virus maker AVG files for $125 million IPO

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:27:00 +0530

Anti-virus software maker AVG Technologies NV filed to raise up to $125 million in an initial public offering, looking to cash in on the increased demand for technology IPOs.

UK student faces US extradition in copyright case

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:14:31 +0530

Richard O'Dwyer's website, TV Shack, provided links to other websites where users could access content but did not host any of the content itself.

Banks start playing games with your money

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:02:40 +0530

A new video game has gotten its hooks into Brian Kealer, a 26-year-old San Francisco software engineer. He's not killing birds or using his vocabulary to impress his friends. No, Kealer is after real prizes, like the iPad2 he just scored. And he's playing with his bank account.

Path to connected future clear at CES 2012

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:53:45 +0530

From the world's first eye-controlled laptop and a pet-tracking app to a glass-encased ultra-thin notebook, 2012's Consumer Electronics Show produced more than a few gems to point the way forward in technology.

Bowing to Twitter, Canada ends election night gag

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:46:16 +0530

The Canadian government, bowing to the power of Twitter and Facebook, said on Friday it would end a ban on reporting early election results before polls close across the country.

Motorola does not infringe Apple: US trade judge

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:33:15 +0530

Motorola Mobility Inc did not violate Apple's patented technology in making its Droid, Cliq, BackFlip and other smartphones, a judge at the US International Trade Commission said in a preliminary decision issued on Friday.

CES 2012: Control a PC with body motions

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:51:21 +0530

Don't trash your keyboard and mouse just yet. But three companies at the International Consumer Electronics Show demonstrated depth-sensing cameras that let you to control your computer by moving your hands or body.

Apple discloses suppliers for the first time

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:45:21 +0530

Apple has disclosed a list of its suppliers for the iPhone, iPad and other popular gadgets for the first time amid growing criticism over labour and environmental practices, especially in China.

HP launches the world's first WiFi mouse in India

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:47:25 +0530

HP has introduced a first-of-its-kind WiFi mouse in India. The HP WiFi Mobile Mouse is the first wireless mouse to connect to computer without a USB dongle via a PC's built-in WiFi receiver.

Internet addiction is like drugs: Study

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:40:59 +0530

Addiction to the Internet could cause damage to the brain similar to that by use of alcohol and drugs.

New iPhone app lets users follow roaming great white sharks

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:32:54 +0530

The California-based Marine Conservation Science Institute launched the app, which the non-profit describes as the first shark tracker of its kind, to raise funds for its research.

Google appoints VMware co-founder Diane Greene to board

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:19:05 +0530

Google Inc appointed Diane Greene, a co-founder of technology company VMware Inc, to its board of directors on Thursday.

Apple to halt iPhone 4S sales in China retail stores

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:56:22 +0530

Apple Inc said on Friday it will stop selling its latest iPhone in its retail stores in Beijing and Shanghai to ensure the safety of its customers and employees.

Drip-casting: Mobile's answer to network logjams

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:54:30 +0530

The shift involves a new concept described as drip-casting, where video is sent gradually to devices such as tablets.

ARM chief not impressed with Intel phone chips

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:40:34 +0530

The head of British chip designer ARM Holdings plc has shrugged off the latest attempt by Intel Corp to muscle its way into the expanding market for low-power processors used in smartphones and tablets, which ARM dominates.

Sweden gives digital piracy group religion status

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:47:27 +0530

Sweden dealt a symbolic blow to the global fight against digital music and film piracy by recognising a group that promotes file-sharing across the Internet as a religion.

Xbox workers threaten suicide in China labour tiff

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:42:31 +0530

The fracas is the latest labour trouble to hit Foxconn that makes iPads and iPhones for Apple.

ATM turns your old phone, MP3 player into cash

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:21:41 +0530

The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is all about the latest smartphones, tablet computers and other devices. But what about the old gadgets? Don't they get any love?

New sensation: Phones that let you feel the world

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:12:13 +0530

Sure, today's phones can deliver the sound of a heartbeat. But how would you like to actually feel the throbbing?

Checking work email after hours? It's overtime

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:09:41 +0530

Brazilian workers who find themselves answering work emails on their smartphones after the end of their shifts can qualify for overtime under a new law.

Now listen to music with friends on Facebook

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:29:29 +0530

Facebook has announced a new way to listen to music with friends. The new feature allows users to listen along with any of their friends who are at that time listening to music using a Facebook app such as Spotify, Rdio or Mog.

Internet revolution dawns with .yournamehere domains

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:32:22 +0530

A quiet Internet revolution begins on Thursday. Organizations can begin applying to name and run their own domains instead of entrusting them to the operators of .com, .org, .gov and others.

iPhone ringtone halts New York Philharmonic performance

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:15:06 +0530

The Philharmonic said it was the first time the music director had ever interrupted a performance due to a cellphone or other disruption.

India-US hacking mystery deepens

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:22:09 +0530

A memo that triggered a US investigation into a possible cyber-attack by Indian military intelligence is probably a fake, but it is clear from leaked documents that serious security breaches did take place.

Microsoft Web TV subscription plan on hold

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:47:26 +0530

Microsoft Corp has put its talks with media companies about an online subscription service for TV shows and movies on hold, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Samsung plans hybrid cameras, seeks big sales rise

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:37:24 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co aims to more than quadruple sales of small, interchangeable lens cameras this year, as it seeks to move up-market to compete with stronger Japanese rivals amid stagnating growth in the compact camera segment.

US Homeland Security watches Twitter, social media

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:23:48 +0530

The US Department of Homeland Security's command center routinely monitors dozens of popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, WikiLeaks and news and gossip sites including the Huffington Post and Drudge Report, according to a government document.

Berlin theater stages first live play on Facebook

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:17:29 +0530

Pistol dueling in print and energetic postings of "applause" accompanied the Facebook premier of Theodor Fontane's "Effi Briest," which organisers said was the first live staging of a play on the social networking site.

CES 2012: HP Envy 14 PC has smart-tag sensor

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:55:05 +0530

HP's Envy includes a sensor for Near-Field Communications, the radio standard used by security cards and so-called "smart tags," which are small chips with flat, stamp-sized radio antennas.

Apple to hold media event on education next week

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:49:19 +0530

Apple is scheduling a media event in New York next week, but the company isn't saying much about the topic it plans to discuss.

Bing eclipses Yahoo in US search for 1st time

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:19:39 +0530

Microsoft Corp. has finally reached a long-sought and expensive goal - its Bing search engine now ranks second behind Google in the Internet's most lucrative market.

Quick-fix for mobile phone cracks, scratches

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:08:43 +0530

Mobile phones and tablets often suffer cracks or scratches that are too small to detect, causing malfunction. Researchers have now come up with a new quick-fix method to take care of these.

Facebook, Google move court; Delhi Police issued notice

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:06:36 +0530

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to Delhi Police on a petition filed against summons issued by a trial court to 21 websites, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and YouTube, for allegedly hosting obscene and derogatory content.

Apple buys Israeli technology firm Anobit

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:57:54 +0530

Anobit is a maker of flash storage technology whose chips Apple already uses in gadgets such as the iPad.

China's Internet users breach half billion mark

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:35:38 +0530

The number of Internet users in China have crossed the half billion mark, reaching 505 million users at the end of November last year, the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) reported.

Amazon gets on board with UltraViolet movie system

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:04:47 +0530

An Amazon.com executive said Tuesday that the retailer has signed a deal with a Hollywood studio to sell movies that can be downloaded from an online "locker" system five studios have put together.

Dell plots late-2012 consumer tablet launch

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:42:35 +0530

Dell Inc intends to launch its first consumer tablet computer in late 2012, marking its entry into a hotly contested and increasingly crowded arena that has already claimed arch-foe Hewlett Packard.

Strong Apple contingent expected at CES

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:38:18 +0530

Apple Inc, famous for giving CES the cold shoulder year after year, will field a larger presence at the world's largest trade show than many observers imagine.

A mobile phone with a battery life of 15 years!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:19:01 +0530

pareOne's mobile phone comes with a battery life of 15 years, whether you charge it or not and is designed for emergencies.

CES: 55-inch OLED TVs from Samsung and LG

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:00:07 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. are showing off 55-inch TV sets that use organic light-emitting diodes, or OLEDs, instead of plasma or liquid crystals.

Nintendo gives 2nd glimpse of Wii U game machine

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:45:56 +0530

Nintendo Co.'s upcoming Wii U game console will come with a controller that has a big, touch-enabled screen. At first glance, that seems like an obstacle to the kind of casual multiplayer gaming that made the first Wii console such a breakout hit.

CES gets record number of exhibitors

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:33:27 +0530

The trade group that puts on the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas says it has hit a record number of exhibitors this year, as the industry continues its rebound after the recession.

Intel inks mobile deals with Motorola, Lenovo

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:25:03 +0530

Motorola Mobility and Lenovo on Tuesday said they will use Intel processors in smartphones and other devices, giving the chipmaker its first entry into a market it has long coveted.

Twitter lashes out at Google search changes

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:14:46 +0530

Twitter lashed out at changes Google Inc unveiled for its search engine on Tuesday, describing the changes as "bad" for consumers and for Web publishers.

Lenovo moving to launch smartphones in US

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:05:08 +0530

Lenovo Group Ltd, which is making a concerted global push into tablets and ultrabooks, now expects to launch a smartphone in a lucrative US market dominated by Apple Inc and Google Inc gadgets.

Kodak sues Apple, HTC over digital image patents

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:58:47 +0530

The struggling Eastman Kodak Co on Tuesday sued Apple Inc, whose market value is more than 2,400 times greater, accusing it of infringing four patents related to digital camera images.

Google doodles Nicolas Steno's 374th birthday

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:00:57 +0530

The Google logo appears in the form of a cross section of the earth's crust to commemorate Danish geologist and anatomist Nicolas Steno's 374th birthday.

Google search gets more personal, raises hackles

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:05:54 +0530

Google is sifting through the photos and commentary on its blossoming social network so its Internet search results can include more personal information.

Nokia launches Asha 200, Asha 300, X2-02 in India

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:40:36 +0530

Facing competition from increasing number of mobile phone producers, Finnish-handset manufacturer Nokia today widened its portfolio with the launch of dual sim phones Nokia Asha 200 and Asha 300.

Facebook to get inside Mercedes cars

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:22:13 +0530

Mercedes-Benz USA is bringing Facebook to its cars, with a special version of the service that is built-in to a new in-vehicle telematics system that will be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week.

RIM touts PlayBook 2.0, minor BlackBerry upgrade

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:15:14 +0530

Research In Motion showed off a major update to the QNX-based software running its poor-selling PlayBook tablet and unveiled minor improvements to its legacy BlackBerry phone software at the Consumer Electronics Show on Monday.

Intel exploring ways to help Stephen Hawking speak

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:20:09 +0530

Intel Corp. is looking for ways to help famed British physicist Stephen Hawking reverse the slowing of his speech, according to a senior executive with the American chipmaker.

CES 2012: Samsung unveils new Galaxy Tab 7.7

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:17:54 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co unveiled its latest tablet using a 7.7-inch OLED display at the CES 2012, and said the product will be available through US mobile carrier Verizon Wireless.

Apple CEO Tim Cook could top pay list in 2011

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:12:14 +0530

Tim Cook could well end up being the highest paid CEO in America in 2011, after Apple Inc. granted him a million restricted stock units last August for taking the reins shortly before co-founder Steve Jobs died.

Samsung confident of outselling Nokia in 2012

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:56:12 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest technology firm by revenue and the world's No.2 handset maker, is confident of its handset shipments overtaking that of Nokia this year, its chief executive said on Monday.

25.84 mn subscribers opt for MNP

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:50:18 +0530

About 258 lakh (25.8 million) mobile phone subscribers have opted for mobile number portability (MNP) with Gujarat receiving the maximum number of 2.49 million requests till the end of November, according to official data released Monday.

Tata Teleservices loses 4.4 mn subscribers in Nov

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:47:04 +0530

Tata Teleservices lost 4.4 million subscribers in November, official data showed Monday even as the total number of mobile phone subscribers in India rose to 884.37 million during the month, with Idea Cellular alone adding 2.17 million subscribers.

Intel readies Ultrabook marketing barrage

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:45:24 +0530

Intel plans to make its biggest marketing push since 2003 for a new, super-thin category of laptops it has dubbed "ultrabooks," hoping to fend off major strides made by Apple Inc and its MacBook Air into the high-end personal computing market.

Microsoft CEO hits familiar chord in CES swan song

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:55:30 +0530

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer struck a familiar chord Monday in his swan song at the International Consumer Electronics Show.

Verizon Wireless, Motorola unveil the Droid 4

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:29:11 +0530

Verizon Wireless have unveiled the new DROID 4 smartphone by Motorola at the CES 2012. The device is touted to be slim at half an inch thin and is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of RAM.

Samsung aims for 16 pc boost in 2012 TV sales

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:07:36 +0530

Samsung Electronics Co, the world's biggest TV manufacturer, expects the global television market to grow around 7 to 8 per cent this year, and aims to grow at double that rate with a company sales target of around 50 million sets.

Nokia and AT&T introduce the Nokia Lumia 900

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:27:04 +0530

The phone, the Lumia 900, will use AT&T Inc.'s new "LTE" wireless data network, for faster downloads.

CES 2012: Sony to introduce 4 new Xperia phones

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:48:08 +0530

Sony has announced to introduce four new Xperia smartphones - Xperia S, Xperia ion, Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD - at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012, the world's biggest consumer electronics show.

YouTube eyes gadgets, channels to boost viewership

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:42:14 +0530

YouTube is looking to increase viewership on its online video service by making the service available on an array of connected devices and by adding new content, according to a top executive for the Google Inc unit.

Microsoft: Kinect coming to Windows on Feb 1

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:28:09 +0530

According to a report from Mashable, an American news website, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced the company's gesture-recognition technology Kinect will come to Windows on February 1.

CES: Huawei unveils world's slimmest smartphone

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:00:19 +0530

Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, China's largest maker of telecommunications gear, unveiled a new smartphone on Monday it is touting as the slimmest on the market as it moves to boost its share on the global consumer market.

TVs you can talk to, without sounding crazy

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:41:49 +0530

Talking to the TV is usually a sign of extreme agitation, mental instability or loneliness. TV manufacturers are set to make it a more rational behaviour this year, with a range of sets that respond to speech.

HP unveils new glass encased laptop

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:25:49 +0530

Hewlett-Packard Co on Monday unveiled a new glass-encased laptop computer as the largest computer maker stepped up its efforts to chip away at rival Apple Inc's stronghold in high-end PC market.

USB 3.0 to reach smartphones, tablets by year end

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:45:30 +0530

The USB 3.0 interface will allow speedier data transfer than the existing USB 2.0 standard.

Samsung India appoints B D Park as new MD

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:10:13 +0530

Consumer durables firm Samsung India Electronics today announced the appointment of B D Park as its new Managing Director, as well as President and CEO of Samsung's South-West Asia Operations.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus available in India

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:55:37 +0530

Samsung has quietly added a new tablet to its tablet portfolio in India - the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, a.k.a the Tab 620. Measuring 193.65x 122.37 x 9.96mm, the tablet has a 7-inch 1024x600 WSVGA PLS touchscreen, and it weighs 345g.

Lenovo K91: The world's first Android 4.0 TV

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:13:49 +0530

Lenovo has announced the world's first Android Ice Cream Sandwich TV on the eve of the CES 2012. Named the K91, it is a 55-inch IPS 3D HDTV that runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich, a first for smart TVs.

OLPC announces the low-cost XO 3.0 tablet

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:22:34 +0530

The XO 3.0 tablet is a low-cost, low-power, rugged tablet designed for student use in developing countries.

Chinese authors sue Apple for copyright infringement

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:16:38 +0530

Over the years, the lobby group has waged similar high-profile battles with Baidu and Google.

Motorola launches Motoluxe, Defy Mini

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:09:06 +0530

Expanding its Android powered smartphone portfolio, Motorola has introduced two new smartphones - Motoluxe and Motorola Defy Mini - which run Android 2.3 operating system(OS).

Now, a device that hears termites chew!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:39:51 +0530

Scientists have come up with a new wireless device which they claim can detect the presence of termites by "hearing" them chew through timber.

Gadget sales to top $1 trillion in 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:13:45 +0530

Developing countries like China and India will drive global sales of consumer electronics above $1 trillion this year for the first time.

DoT mulling to set up pan-India secure network

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 04:46:04 +0530

In an effort to provide secure Internet environment in the country, DoT is mulling to set-up a pan-India secure network with an estimated cost of Rs 450 crore, providing a fool-proof infrastructure for telecom and internet communication exclusively for government use.

Nokia Lumia 900 to be announced at CES: NYT

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:38:05 +0530

The much rumoured and possibly already leaked Nokia Lumia 900 "Ace", an LTE enabled Windows Phone powered handset, is reportedly all set to be unveiled on Monday at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) 2012, reports the New York Times.

Fujifilm looks at doubling camera sales this year

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:08:18 +0530

Digital imaging major Fujifilm has said it will double its marketing budget to Rs 120 crore this year as it looks to double its sales in the domestic market and enhance its market share.

Energy efficiency ratings for mobile chargers

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:48:24 +0530

Your mobile phone charger will soon carry energy efficiency ratings. The government is in advanced stages of finalising the guidelines for providing energy efficiency ratings for mobile phone chargers.

Tech Toyz: Nokia Lumia 800 reviewed

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:49:45 +0530

On this episode we bring you the comparison between Blackberry Playbook and Kindle Fire.

Sony to name Hirai president this year: Report

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:13:56 +0530

Japan's Sony Corp will promote its consumer business chief Kazuo Hirai to the role of president as early as April, taking the title away from Howard Stringer, who is expected to remain chairman and CEO, the Nikkei newspaper reported.

Keep consumers in loop on charges: TRAI

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:10:06 +0530

HBO stops selling DVDs to Netflix

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:53:47 +0530

HBO fired a shot across Netflix's bow this week, confirming it will no longer sell discounted DVDs of hit shows like "Boardwalk Empire" to the subscription video service.

HTC quarterly net lags forecast amid tough competition

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:32:37 +0530

HTC Corp recorded a worse-than-expected yearly profit decline in the fourth quarter, and the first decline in two years.

CES 2012: Sneak peek and predictions

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:05:39 +0530

The world's biggest technology trade show will feature razor-thin laptops, powerful new smartphones and fancy flat-screen TVs, but talk in the cavernous halls of the Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off on Monday night, may focus on whether the show itself has a long-term future.

Nokia buys Norwegian startup Smarterphone

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:48:25 +0530

Finnish cellphone maker Nokia has bought Norwegian technology startup Smarterphone AS to add more advanced features to its basic cellphone models.

Canon to diversify to meet sales target: Nikkei

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:39:06 +0530

Camera maker Canon Inc plans to meet its sales target of 5 trillion yen ($64.84 billion) in 2015 through diversification into medical equipment and movie cameras, the Nikkei business daily said.

Yahoo searching for new board members: Source

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:30:56 +0530

Yahoo Inc is searching for new members for its board of directors, following its hiring of a new chief executive, according to a person familiar with the matter.

iPhone 4S doubles data consumption

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:35:21 +0530

Apple's new iPhone 4S consumes on average twice as much data as the previous iPhone model and even more than iPad tablets due to increasing use of online services like the virtual personal assistant Siri.

EMI sues digital music service Grooveshark

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:26:29 +0530

Grooveshark has been sued by the large record company EMI Group Ltd, which accused the popular digital music service of paying no royalties since entering a licensing agreement to stream music nearly three years ago.

Smartphones power Samsung to record Q4 profit

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:46:16 +0530

Samsung is also weathering a squeeze on its bread-and-butter memory chip business.

LG joins Google to roll out Google TV

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:31:43 +0530

LG Electronics Inc said on Friday it would unveil its first Google TV next week.

DoT likely to terminate 6 Idea Cellular licences

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:50:21 +0530

The Telecom Ministry is likely to terminate the licences of Idea Cellular in six circles, including Delhi, Karnataka and Punjab, and impose an additional Rs 300 crore penalty on the company for violating roll-out obligations.

Russian Internet users to reach 90 mn in 2013

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:26:28 +0530

The number of Internet users in Russia increased by 5.4 per cent in 2011 to reach 70 million people, Russian Minister of Communications Igor Shchegolev said today.

Apple to pay $5 mn in patent settlement: Taiwan's Elan

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:03:01 +0530

Elan Microelectronics Corp, a Taiwanese touch design company, said on Thursday that Apple Inc will pay $5 million as part of a settlement in a patent infringement case.

'Nokia board to propose Siilasmaa for chairman'

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:32:19 +0530

The board of directors of the Finnish-based phone maker Nokia will propose Risto Siilasmaa as its next chairman after its long-time leader, Jorma Ollila, steps down in May, the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper said, citing unnamed sources.

Cuba criticises Twitter for Fidel death rumour

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:25:00 +0530

The hashtag 'fidelcastro' briefly became the fourth most popular in the world.

Apple hires Adobe officer to lead iAd: Report

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:14:37 +0530

Apple Inc has appointed Adobe Systems Inc's Todd Teresi to head its iAd mobile-advertising business, Bloomberg said, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.

Scott Thompson brings tech background to Yahoo

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:01:29 +0530

Having a leader with a technology and Internet background could help Yahoo.

MetroPCS to sell phones with TV tuners

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:58:31 +0530

MetroPCS became the first company to announce plans for a phone that can tune in to live, local TV broadcasts.