Tech
North Korea's homegrown computer software is paranoid, snoopy, encrypted
If a user makes any changes to core functions — like trying to disable its antivirus checker or firewall — the computer will display an error message, or reboot itself.
Juniper breach reflects risk of 'back doors' in encryption technology: Researchers
Technology companies have fiercely resisted limiting the use of encryption or providing special government access, saying it is technically unfeasible and undermines customer privacy.
Flipkart denies reports of Accel selling $100 million stake
Filpkart spokesman said that the reports about venture capital firm Accel Partners selling a small stake in the company to sovereign wealth fund Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) were incorrect.
New invention does away with the lag Internet TV has compared to traditional TV
The Internet often has a lag of a minute or more compared to traditional TV, causing particular headaches for broadcasters of live events such as sports, which Net Insight promises to help its customers do away with.
Iranian hackers infiltrated computers of a dam near New York City: Report
The small structure about 20 miles from New York City is used for flood control.
Facebook adds support for Apple Live Photos feature
With Live Photos on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, every still shot is accompanied by a three-second video, with sound.
100 railway stations to go live with WiFi by 2016-end: Google CEO Sundar Pichai
This is part of the US-based firm's focus on bringing Internet to everyone in India, which has the world's second largest population.
Facebook modifies its 'real name' policy, gets friendlier to adopted names
However, Facebook made clear that it is not backing off from its policy that people at the social network should use names that friends and family know them by, and not those intended to hide who they really are.
Oppo extends warranty from 1 year to 2 years; will also replace faulty handsets in 30 days of purchase
The company plans to open 200 new service centres across India and the new policy will be applicable to all these centres.
Bye bye battery woes; now a smartphone with 10,000mAh battery that could last for 10 days
China-based Oukitel will soon launch its K10000 - touted as the world’s largest capacity battery smartphone.
Burberry takes over London's 'Curve' screen for its 3D interactive scarf campaign
Burberry has designed a digital experience featuring computer-generated versions of its iconic heritage scarf, which users will be able to personalize and play with on the world-famous ‘Curve' screen in Piccadilly Circus, London.
Bangladesh unblocks all social media banned over security concerns
The removal of the embargo came just hours after the government had implemented a new block on Skype and Twitter, adding them to the list of banned messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Viber.
2016 could see more attacks on Apple devices: Symantec
Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting Apple devices like iPhones and iPads as these products gain popularity.
Facebook to open source artificial intelligence technology
Facebook's new server design, dubbed Big Sur, was created to power deep-learning software, which processes data using roughly simulated neurons.
Twitter to display ads to logged-out users
The company said the feature will help it cash in on an additional half a billion people each month.
Established broadcasters turn into also-rans as digital TV storms Golden Globes
None of the four major US broadcast networks are in the running for the coveted best TV comedy series Golden Globe award.