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Google CEO to testify before US House in November on 'bias result' claim

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy disclosed that Sunder Pichai had agreed to testify and met with him to discuss concerns that the search engine giant is biased against conservatives

After Facebook's data breach incident, US Senator calls for action

In the biggest-ever security breach after Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook on Friday admitted hackers broke into nearly 50 million users' accounts

Video-streaming apps like TikTok raise red flags for young audiences

Much like other social media platforms, TikTok is deemed suitable for users who are 12 and above on iTunes as well as Google Play and therein lies the rub

Here're five functional smartwatches chic enough for everyday wear

Ann-Marie Alcántara lists chic smartwatches that can track activity, play music and more - without weighing down your wrist

Avid gamer, cosplay enthusiast? Gaming fest DreamHack is coming to India

Viacom18 and Nodwin Gaming are bringing the digital gaming festival to Asia for the first time

Xiaomi Redmi Y2 to go on sale on Amazon today: Know specs, price, and more

Xiaomi Redmi Y2, successor to the Redmi Y1, will be available in three different colours - Dark Grey, Gold and Rose Gold

As space becomes more commercialised in 10 years, what's next for SpaceX?

It's true that space is becoming just another place to do business

Google turns 20: From a simple search engine to global technology titan

Its first Doodle was created before the company was even incorporated

Why software engineers should be taught human rights law besides technology

Software engineers do not usually receive training in human rights law. Yet with each line of code, they may well be interpreting, applying and even breaching key human rights law concepts

Google is not just an answer machine, it monitors your responses too

All the data it collects is the real source of Google's dominance

Google turns 20: How search engine company turned into technology behemoth

As Google turns 20 today, let's look back at what Google has been up to since 1998, and where they are headed

Papertronics: How flexible, bio-batteries based devices can be the future

Papertronics can be particularly useful in remote areas with limited resources because they're powered by bacteria that can inhabit even the most extreme of conditions

Cybersecurity, privacy biggest issues for India Inc's digital goals: Report

Close to 75% of Indian businesses -- 19% more than in China -- intend to invest in cybersecurity in the next one to three years, says the report

A swipe is not enough: Tinder trials extra control for Indian women

Tinder has been testing the function in India for several months and plans to spread it worldwide if the full rollout proves successful

Rise of powerful AI systems may not mean the end of humanity: Here's why

The machine, which is a program, or rather an algorithm, is designed with the ability to discover relationships within provided data

With no hands on steering, automated vehicles may breed distracted drivers

These kinds of automated vehicles, although designed to optimise driver comfort and safety, require a human driver to remain on standby when the vehicle is in autonomous mode

'Search' for the future: Google brings AI, more visuals to its site

The search engine will let users create Collections of online content, and suggest related material that might be of interest

Here's why Amazon introduced 70 new devices and services at one go

Amazon is racing the likes of Google, Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. to position its technology at the center of our Jetsons-like home of the future

Like with iPhones, you may soon be able to unlock Paytm app with your face

Feature likely to be rolled out soon after successful pilot, say sources

Samsung smartphones with flexible, folding screens could soon be a reality

Samsung's flexible OLED screen is likely to be have the most basic level of flexibility