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Uber buys mapping and search startup deCarta: Report
DeCarta provides a software platform that focuses on location-based service technology, including mapping, routing and turn-by-turn navigation.
Apple, Android browsers vulnerable to 'Freak' attack due to weaker encryption
The problem is due to an old government policy which required US software makers to use weaker security in encryption programs sold overseas.
Gionee's new flagship smartphone Elife S7 with 5.5mm thickness launched; coming to India in April
The Elife S7 is equipped with a 2,700mAh battery, which is said to be the highest among ultra slim phones in the market.
Sun has maximum impact on climate when Earth is cooler
During the last 4,000 years, there appears to have been a close correlation between solar activity and the sea surface temperature in summer in the North Atlantic.
The first 'space selfie' from 1966 sells for around 6,000 pounds at auction
The selfie was snapped by Aldrin during the Gemini 12 mission in November 1966 and fetched 5,952 pounds at the auction.
Passive Facebook use to scroll news feed, browse profiles can lead to depression: Study
Researchers found that passive use of Facebook leads to consistent declines in how good people feel over time by increasing feelings of envy towards others.
Motorola's new Moto E (2nd gen) coming to India at Rs 6,999; features a 4.5-inch display, front camera, Android 5.0 Lollipop
Priced at Rs 6,999 for the 3G variant, the second-gen Moto E will soon be launched in India and will be exclusively available on Flipkart.
Weekend Reading List: From the history of sex.com to 300 awesome free things
A selection of technology-related articles that could make your weekend a little more worthwhile.
Apple Watch expected to be launched at the company's March 9 event
Apple has not specified what the event will be about in the invitation which reads simply "Spring Forward".
What is HTTP/2 and how it can change the way you surf the Internet
HTTP is a mechanism a browser uses to request information from a server and display webpages on your screen. It is the first thing that comes in the web address bar on your browser.
Soon, Siri will understand Indian English
With iOS8.3, Siri will understand Russian, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and English for India.
Microsoft to discontinue support for Facebook chat, Google chat from Outlook.com in coming weeks
In the upcoming weeks, Microsoft will discontinue support for the popular chats in a bid to push its own Skype chatting and calling service.
Your mobile phone data is at risk of being compromised
Cellphones with mobile apps could be potential target of cyber-attacks globally and subscriber's data including usernames and passwords are at risk.
China tops patent applications list in 2014
China has seen rising numbers of patent applications as part of a drive to upgrade the economy. However, experts claims there is still a lack of invention patents.
NSA chief dodges hard drive spying allegations, says programs lawful
The head of the National Security Agency refused to comment on Monday on reports that the U.S. government implants spyware on computer hard drives for surveillance purposes.
Apple to spend 1.25 billion pounds on two new data centres in Europe
Apple's biggest project of two data centres in Europe that would be entirely powered by renewable energy and create hundreds of jobs.