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13 Jun 2018

Facebook

Now delete sent messages on Snapchat

Snapchat has launched a new feature called "Clear Chats" that allows users to delete sent messages from both individual and group chats.

13 Jun 2018

YouTube

Netflix and YouTube to come to Nintendo Switch

According to reports, Netflix and YouTube might soon become available on Nintendo Switch.

13 Jun 2018

Germany

Scientists develop robots to hug humans

Researchers have developed a humanoid robot called "HuggieBot" that gives hugs to humans.

12 Jun 2018

Apple

Apple just banned cryptocurrency mining on all its devices

Days after tech-giant Google and Facebook banned cryptocurrency ads, Apple has also updated its App Store policy to restrict cryptocurrency mining on all its devices.

12 Jun 2018

iPhone

Google may allow Android users to send text from desktop

We now live in an era where mobile-first is the norm.

12 Jun 2018

India

2018 BMW X3 petrol variant launched at Rs. 56.90 lakh

After introducing the diesel variant of the all-new BMW India has now finally launched the petrol version of the luxury SUV.

12 Jun 2018

Uber

Uber may soon be able to identify drunk passengers

If you're an Uber driver, drunk people aren't fun to deal with.

12 Jun 2018

India

Energy Sistem introduces new range of bluetooth speakers in India

Expanding its product portfolio in India, Spain-based Energy Sistem Technology has launched its range of Music Box Bluetooth speakers and Tower System speakers.

12 Jun 2018

India

Google, Facebook nervous over new data-privacy laws in India

India is fast careening into the digital age, but its laws and regulations are dated and unsuited to the times, thereby raising concerns about privacy.

11 Jun 2018

India

Suzuki Access 125, Access 125 Special Edition launched in India

Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the Access 125 and Access Special Edition as its latest gear-less scooters in India.

11 Jun 2018

India

Redmi Y2 first sale tomorrow: Here are all the details

Xiaomi's recently launched Redmi Y2 smartphone will go on sale in India starting tomorrow i.e. June 12.

11 Jun 2018

India

OnePlus 6 receives selfie portrait mode with OxygenOS 5.1.6 update

Launched amid much fanfare, the OnePlus 6 had some initial software issues which the company promised to fix.

11 Jun 2018

India

HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ first sale in India today

Days after arriving in India, HTC's latest smartphones, the HTC Desire 12 and HTC Desire 12+ will go on sale today.

11 Jun 2018

Nokia Mobiles

Nokia 5.1 Plus may come with notched display, dual-rear cameras

While other smartphone manufacturers got on to the 'notch' bandwagon pretty early, HMD Global-owned Nokia was a little late to the party.

11 Jun 2018

New York City

0xΩ: A new religion based on blockchain technology

Organized religion, as we know it, is highly centralized and followers can rarely influence a religion's core beliefs.

10 Jun 2018

Android

Gmail for Android now lets you customize swipe actions

Over the past few weeks, Google has updated Gmail with a new design and with features like Smart Compose and self-destruct mode, among others.

10 Jun 2018

Google

You can help Google eliminate spam from Search: Details here

After taking action on nearly 90,000 user reports of spam in Google Search results last year, Google has now asked for user feedback to eliminate spam.

10 Jun 2018

India

Ducati Monster 797 Plus superbike launched at Rs. 8.03 lakh

A month after introducing its redesigned Monster 821 superbike in India, Ducati has now launched a new variant of its Monster 797 motorcycle in the country.

Meet Norman: MIT's "psychopath" AI engine which only thinks murder

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is upon us and there's no way to reverse the tide.

10 Jun 2018

YouTube

Here's how you can chat with your friends on YouTube

Did you know that YouTube, the world's most popular video streaming service, also allows you to chat with your friends while watching a video? Well, if you didn't, you aren't alone.

10 Jun 2018

India

Portronics mBell: A smart video doorbell with IR night vision

Homegrown electronics manufacturer Portronics has launched mBell, a smart security video doorbell in India.

10 Jun 2018

SpaceX

Elon Musk: Next-gen Tesla Roadster to have SpaceX-inspired rockets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk never ceases to be off the spotlight.

10 Jun 2018

Netflix

20 best headsets you can buy under Rs. 15,000

Headsets have become essential accessories today as the way we consume media has evolved. Whether it's for listening to music on-the-go or watching shows on Netflix or gaming, good quality headsets are must-have audio accessories.

10 Jun 2018

Amazon

Tired of Siri? Access Alexa on Apple Watch: Here's how

Each smart assistant does something better than the other. However, there are restrictions when you wish to use multiple smart assistants, especially on wearables.

09 Jun 2018

India

#EndOfAnEra: After 20years, Yahoo Messenger to be killed in July

It's the end of an era. After 20 long years of service, Yahoo Messenger will finally be put to rest on July 17.

09 Jun 2018

Android

Use this app to see deleted WhatsApp messages

An Android app called WhatsRemoved allows you to read deleted WhatsApp messages.

09 Jun 2018

India

Tata Tigor Buzz edition: Specs and features leaked online

Days after the images of Tata Tigor Buzz edition were leaked, the 'official' specifications and feature details of the upcoming car have now surfaced online.

09 Jun 2018

IBM

Meet IBM's Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer

The US has retaken its place as the country with the most powerful supercomputer after the Department of Energy, on Friday, unveiled the new IBM-made Summit.

09 Jun 2018

Paris

OPPO Find X spotted: Full specifications leaked

OPPO is all set to unveil its latest flagship, the OPPO Find X, at an official launch event on June 19 in Paris.

09 Jun 2018

India

MIUI 10 Global ROM launched: Here's everything you should know

Alongside the launch of Redmi Y2 in India, Xiaomi has unveiled the Global ROM version of its latest OS, the MIUI 10.

08 Jun 2018

Google

Google Pixel 3 XL: Rumors, leaks and more

A week after the probable specs of upcoming Google Pixel smartphones were leaked, fresh images of a Pixel 3 XL prototype have emerged online.

08 Jun 2018

Android

WhatsApp for Android will now label forwarded messages

WhatsApp for Android has started rolling out a new feature that will now classify and label forwarded messages.

08 Jun 2018

Solar Energy

Agra students build solar car to protect Taj from pollution

Students of ACE college of engineering and management in Agra have developed a four-seater solar car named "Negen" to protect the Taj Mahal from rising air pollution in the city.

08 Jun 2018

Space News

NASA discovers building blocks of life on Mars. 'Good sign'?

NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered building blocks of life in 3-billion-year-old organic molecules on Mars, advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, US space-agency said.

08 Jun 2018

India

Incredible achievement: India discovers planet, joins distinguished league

In an incredible achievement, scientists at Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) have discovered a planet some 600 light years away from Earth, that revolves around a Sun-like star.

08 Jun 2018

Facebook

Facebook bug made private posts public, affecting 1.4 crore users

Facebook is deep in trouble, yet again. This time for a bug that is estimated to have impacted as many as 1.4cr users.

08 Jun 2018

Malware

VPNFilter router malware: Capabilities, risks, and reach

On May 25, the FBI had asked US residents to reboot their computers to help destroy a malware that infects routers.

07 Jun 2018

India

Indian government approves Quadricycles, a new vehicle category

After a long legal battle, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has finally approved Quadricycles as a new category of small vehicles.

07 Jun 2018

India

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 launched, starting from Rs. 9,999

The Xiaomi Redmi Y2, successor to last year's Redmi Y1, was launched in India on Thursday.

07 Jun 2018

Aadhaar Card

Use this feature to download your Aadhaar Update details

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched Aadhaar Update History, a new feature that allows users to see/download date-wise details of any updates made in their credentials.