Tech
China looks at a future of electric helpers at World Robot Conference
Executives at a conference roundtable said the real market opportunity was in service robots for the homes and offices of the world's most populous country.
Women in India more active on Tinder than men; downloads in the country up 400%
Tinder says 90 per cent of its users in the country are between the age groups of 18 to 34.
Why government and technology companies can't agree on encryption of user data
Encryption plays a little heralded, yet crucial role in the modern economy and daily life.
Burberry's new video booth by Google lets you star in your own fashion ad
The booth uses real-time video stitching technology to let clients appear alongside some of the Festive Film's cast members in a 15-second edit of its latest 'Billy Elliot'-inspired campaign film.
How Twitter cats, media silence helped during Belgian anti-terrorism raids
When dozens of pictures of police raids started to appear on Twitter on Sunday night, the authorities swiftly circulated a request for radio silence.
Microsoft introduces new app to lure Android users to Windows
The app identifies your favourite Android apps on the device and matches them with the ones available on Microsoft Store.
New mobile app to make childbirth safer in Ethiopia
The 'Safe Delivery App' provides simplified instructions and animated films to deal with emergency situations, be it haemorrhaging, birthing complications, resuscitating newborns or infections.
You will soon be able to play PlayStation 2 games on PS4
PlayStation confirmed to Wired that it was working on PS2 emulation for the PS4, but did not outline how that would work in terms of release schedule or pricing practices.
Facebook offers new ways to interact with exes; tries to ease heartache of breakups
After changing their relationship status on Facebook, users will be allowed to remove their names from past posts linking them to a former partner.
Google launches Chromebit micro-computer
The $85 Chromebit is built by Asus and is the size of a small candy bar and can be plugged directly into an HDMI slot of any screen.
China plans tighten e-commerce checks to tackle shoddy goods
Merchants found to be selling goods that don't meet the regulator's standards will be made to stop sales.
The 'Word of the Year' is an emoji, but emojis could get you in translation trouble
The intended meaning of an emoji can get totally distorted when sent to another platform.
Micromax's Yu to start selling handsets in stores; partners with Reliance Retail
Micromax, which launched YU last year as an online-only brand, will now sell Yuphoria, Yureka Plus and Yunique handsets across 30,000 retail outlets in India from today.
Ola makes its mobile wallet an independent app
The app will enable users to recharge mobile phones, transfer money and make cashless payments to several other brands.
Google Sheets for Android now lets you add or respond to comments
It's a tweak that makes it easier to use the cloud-hosted software as a collaborative tool for multiple team members.
Eat vanilla yoghurt to feel good
There was no difference in the emotional responses to strawberry versus pineapple yoghurts, but low-fat versions led to more positive emotional responses.