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TRAI to probe tariff plans to check if operators inducing call drops
This follows a direction from the Department of Telecom to TRAI to suggest a disincentive mechanism for call drops and also examine the tariff plans of operators to ascertain whether they incentivise call drops.
Suspected Chinese hackers targeting Indian organisations for intelligence data
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group behind the operation, which is most likely based in China, sent targeted spear phishing emails containing Microsoft Word attachments to its intended victims.
Sony launches fitness tracker SmartBand 2; to be available from September
It is compatible with any device running Android 4.4 (KitKat) onwards and iOS 8.2.
Power struggle over bitcoin's future dividing its lead developers
A fierce debate is on over whether bitcon's software should be tweaked to allow for more and speedier transactions.
Seagate to buy Dot Hill Systems for around Rs 4,525 crore
They have entered into a definitive agreement under which a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Seagate will commence a tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Dot Hill in an all-cash transaction valued at $9.75 per share, or a total of approxim...
Adultery website Ashley Madison's mega data revelation heightens Internet privacy concerns
Identifying members of a marital cheating website appeared aimed at maximum damage to the individuals, causing public embarrassment and potentially hurting relationships, rather than financial gain.
Google's modular Ara smartphones not to debut before 2016
The heads of the project ultimately decided to push the launch of this new type of smartphone back to 2016, explaining that it required more tests and simulations than expected.
.xyz CEO says company not for sale after Google's Alphabet announcement
Google's validation of the .xyz domain has helped the number of domains the company registers grow many fold.
Windows 10 can automatically disable pirated games
Under its End User License Agreement, Microsoft makes it clear that the new Windows OS is capable of scanning user machines and prohibiting any services that are counterfeit.
In a slow-growth world, technology stocks are trending again
Technology stocks are trending big-time as investors latch on to innovative companies racing ahead in a slow-growth world.
Online dating app Tinder says founder Sean Rad returning as CEO
Rad returns after being replaced in March by former eBay Inc executive Chris Payne CEO.
LG joins Google, Samsung in pushing monthly security updates for major Android bug
Although the issue is easy to fix, but getting it out to all of the fragmented Android ecosystem is a task as for most devices Google depends on the individual phone manufacturers to push updates to the customers.
LG G4, G4 Stylus prices slashed; now available for as low as Rs 42,500 and Rs 20,499
The highlight of the flagship LG G4 smartphone is its camera that comes with manual controls typically limited to full-bodied SLR cameras.
Acer launches 3 new Windows 10 laptops; prices start at Rs 26,499
Acer also announced that the entire 2015 Windows-powered product lineup and those currently shipping Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 will support the free Windows 10 upgrade for 1 year.
BMW making wheelchairs; to feature advanced steering and braking systems
BMW is building a special sports wheelchair for use by the US Paralympics Track and Field Team in Rio next year.