Tech
New music app lets you compose pop star-like videos
It allows an aspiring musician to shoot a video of himself/herself with layering in multipart harmonies, rhythm tracks and musical instruments.
BSNL to offer free WiFi services at more airports in India
BSNL has plans to set up 2,500 wi-fi centres across India by end of this financial year.
Scientists create world's first venom database to find new cures
VenomKB, short for Venom Knowledge Base, summarises the results of 5,117 studies in the medical literature describing the use of venom toxins as painkillers and as treatments for diseases like cancer, diabetes, obesity, and heart failure.
Japanese carrier conducts first 5G trial in actual-use environment for commercial launch by 2020
The trial used millimetre-wavelength signals with an extremely high frequency of 70GHz, a key development for the eventual commercial use of 5G wireless technology in actual-use environments.
Google launches new Chrome extension to save you from 'Star Wars' spoilers
The internet is already awash with spoilers and plot leaks that could well ruin the movie going experience.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: New affordable phone with fingerprint sensor, metal body unveiled
The 16 GB model is priced at 899 RMB (roughly translates to Rs 9,400), and 32 GB at 1099 RMB (around Rs 11,500).
Google awakens the force with Star Wars themed apps, Easter Eggs
The search giant has introduced a dedicated portal to help you choose sides and transform the way you experience Google products.
Microsoft's Windows-powered tablets gaining popularity; to constitute 18% of market share by 2019
This growth could lead to Microsoft and Microsoft-powered devices to be just behind Apple on 23 per cent.
Lenovo Vibe S1 with two front cameras, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage launched at Rs 15,999
The new dual-SIM 4G phone runs Android 5.0 (Lollipop) operating system.
Encryption for good or evil? The debate rages on
Encryption can be a terrorist's tool. But it's also a key for those hunting attackers, and for many others.
Hackers can use vulnerabilities in 'Internet of Things' devices to hit your home
For easier use, many consumer gadgets use relatively insecure connections and often require minimal use of passwords or other authentication.
Obi Worldphone SF1 coming to India this month; to be priced around Rs 15,000
The new Obi SF1 phone will compete with the likes of the Xiaomi Mi 4i, Moto G (3rd generation), OnePlus X, and the Asus Zenfone 2.
Google names VMware co-founder Diane Greene to lead cloud push
Greene, a Google director for three years, will lead a new team combining the company's cloud businesses, including Google for Work, Cloud Platform, and Google Apps.
YouTube now lets users translate titles and descriptions of videos into multiple languages
YouTube estimates more than 80 per cent of its videos are viewed outside the United States and more than 60 per cent of a YouTube channel's views come from outside its country of origin.
Alcatel acquisition will boost 5G plans, says Nokia CEO
The deal coincides with a major new industry investment cycle set to kick off next year to develop the next generation of 5G networks that are expected to start going mainstream around 2020.
Baidu, China's CITIC to launch direct bank in online finance push
It would be the country's first tie-up between an Internet firm and a lender.