Tech
New WiFi-enabled Barbie can tell stories, jokes to kids
Toy maker Mattel is partnering with US start-up ToyTalk to develop Hello Barbie, which will have two-way conversations with children.
A new app that can diagnose obesity, smoking and depression
A new smartphone app equipped with evidence-based guidelines may help better diagnose patients with obesity, smoking and depression, a new study has found.
Equation Group: NSA cyber-spying program that hid spyware deep within hard drives exposed
The US NSA has figured out how to hide spying software deep within hard drives giving the agency the means to eavesdrop on the majority of the world's computers.
Samsung Galaxy S4 price slashed by Rs 3,550; now available at Rs 18,350
Galaxy S4 smartphone is now available in online shopping site Amazon at Rs 17,999, with an additional offer of gift cards worth Rs 1,000.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Max to be launched in India on February 17 at Rs 17,286
The Galaxy Grand Max has a 5.25-inch display and will be exclusively available on Snapdeal.com
Is Google developing a body odour busting device?
Google has been awarded a patent for a body odour busting device which releases fragrances to keep the user smelling fresh.
Samsung Galaxy S6 could come with Microsoft's apps
Samsung is speculated to include Microsoft's popular apps like Office, OneDrive, OneNote and Skype in the Galaxy S6 and take out some of the pre-installed apps.
Google, Mattel partner to launch the 75-year-old View-Master as a virtual reality headset; to be priced at $30
The updated View-Master has users insert a smartphone into a headset. A smartphone app will enable the gadget to immerse kids in a slew of virtual worlds.
Visa to curb credit card fraud with new location-tracking software
With the roll-out, banks will update their apps to include Visa's new location-tracking software.
Apple working on creating an electric car: Report
The connected car or vehicles with Internet and software services is considered one of the ripest areas for expansion for technology companies.
Online travel agency Expedia to buy rival Orbitz for $1.33 billion
Expedia bought Travelocity in January and Wotif Group in November. It also owns Hotels.com, Hotwire and a host of other brands.
A new app that lets you send pictures, messages to your friends' lock screens
With ScreenPop, one can simply take a picture from the lock screen and add text, emojis, or doodles and send it right across to someone's lock screen.
Facebook rolls out new features to improve buying and selling in Groups
For Sale Group members can choose the 'Sell' feature when creating a post and add a description, price and a pick-up or delivery location.
Twitter CFO Anthony Noto's account hacked; fires off spam posts
Anthony Noto's account for a brief time fired off slangy missives inviting people to click on a link that promised funny video or other reward.
Airtel launches telecom services in Lachen in Sikkim
Airtel has become the first private telecommunications operator to offer telecom services in Lachen, a small town in north Sikkim.
Google buys photo backup app Odysee to beef up picture-handling capabilities at Google+
Those using the Odysee app have until February 23 to download photos or videos being kept at the service.