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Spyware attack: Is WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption just a gimmick?

Encryption is, of course, necessary, but it's not a fail-safe way to secure communication

Spyware installed on phones through WhatsApp calls; bug fixed

Firm gives advice on protecting privacy; reports say spyware injected through voice calls

Whatsapp confirms spyware attack, urges users to install latest version

Whatsapp did not comment on the number of users affected or who targeted them, and said it had reported the matter to US authorities

Amazon introduces new machines that pack orders and replace jobs

This shows Amazon is pushing to reduce labour and boost profits. The changes are yet to be implemented as vetting these changes take a long time.

CollegeDekho rides on ed-tech boom to take education counselling online

CollegeDekho and the entire sector have a lot going in their favour, but future will depend on how they adapt to the latest technological advancements

How Uber, FB, Airbnb can influence user decisions on where to click, spend

If the app recognises that you are drunk or in a neighborhood you rarely travel to - and one that its data show is high in crime - it could charge you a higher rate, knowing you're unlikely to refuse

India will be first nation to test FB's digital currency: Report

According to Facebook insiders, the blockchain group is developing a stablecoin, a type of digital currency pegged to the US dollar or a basket of currencies, making it less prone to swings in price

Smartphone users expect consistent high speed from 5G networks: Report

For the study, quantitative data was collected from 22 countries

Smartwatches get smarter, can now identify what your hand is doing

Hand-sensing might be used by apps that provide feedback to users who are learning a new skill, such as playing a musical instrument, or undergoing physical rehabilitation

Facebook expands Marketplace feature, quietly logs on to realty business

Facebook wanted to make the Marketplace a platform big enough for it to generate revenue, but it never got payment license for Facebook Messenger

Meet the techie who devises digital poll campaigns over a round of golf

Bhargav Patel's firm IQM uses programmatic advertising, an AI-based technology to deliver the right message to the right voter

Is your personal data lying with fin-tech companies really all that safe?

A recent study of privacy policies of 48 fin-tech firms operating in India reveal that many fall behind stipulated best practices, putting your PAN, bank account and other details at risk

Blockchain technology witnesses highest demand from US and India

India has seen over 3,100 start-ups emerge in blockchain technology since 2009

Bharti Airtel net up 29%, closes gap with Reliance Jio in wireless segment

The high point in the third-largest telecom company's results was its domestic wireless numbers

Hubble telescope spots stunning spiral galaxy 300 million light years away

These limelight-hogging celestial objects create awesome scenes - especially when viewed through a telescope

Users' privacy at risk? Facebook 'labels' posts manually in India

Human-powered content labeling, also referred to as 'data annotation,' is a growth industry as companies seek to harness data for AI training and other purposes

Five Indian students create AI-powered anti-pollution face mask, nebulizer

Nine out of 10 in the world breathe polluted air, causing as many as seven million deaths every year

Sharp's new air purifier KC-G40M can help reduce suffering in bad weather

The KC-G40M comes with wheels, so you don't have to worry about its weight

Tesla's Elon Musk makes $500 billion self-driving car pitch to investors

Tesla filed to raise at least $2 billion through debt and stock offerings

Facebook's settlement with US may include privacy oversight: Report

The potential agreement between the company and the FTC is in addition to the $3 billion Facebook said it would set aside last week to cover settlements with US regulators