Tech
This pocket computer costs just $5
It runs on the free operating system Raspbian, which is based on Linux, and is delivered with a few applications (Scratch, Minecraft and Sonic Pi).
Verghese Kurien's 94th birthday: 15 amazing facts about the much-loved Amul Butter ads
There have been over 4000 Amul butter hoardings till date and there are an amazing number of facts about them.
Mars' moon Phobos to form Saturn-like ring around the red planet
Researchers estimate that in about 10-20 million years, Phobos will get so close that it will be shredded into a ring like the cones encircling Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune.
Titan joins hands with HP to launch smart watches; coming soon
The range of smart watches will be launched later this year in India and select international markets.
Say cheese! New York City rat takes a selfie
A rat crawled into the sweater of a passed out man on a subway platform in Brooklyn's President Street and managed to take a selfie.
Take a tour inside the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel with Google 360
The hotel, known for its distinctive sail design and lavish interiors, partnered with Google to provide videos and a 3-D online tour of its lobby, suite, helipad, bar, spa and restaurants.
Seoul asks government to ease drone regulations
Under current rules, flying drones of over 12 kg requires a permit from the Seoul Regional Aviation Administration.
Gmail gets smarter with automatic replies
After analyzing messages, the automatic reply system suggests three short standard replies such as 'No thanks', 'I'll think about it' or 'I'll send it to you'.
Social networks could spread obesity among members
Not just emotions but any information is 'contagious' on social networks that can even trigger the spread of real-world human behaviour like smoking and obesity.
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.
India to launch new communication satellites in next two years
India will send GSAT-17 and GSAT-18 on Ariane 5 rocket of European space agency Aerospace from French Guiana in 2016 and 2017.
Astronomers spot most distant object in solar system
The dwarf planet lies at a distance of about 103 astronomical units (AU) away from the Sun.
Microsoft to keep German customers' cloud data in country to escape snoopy US servers
In practice this would mean that US authorities trying to access a German customer's data would have to work through authorities in Germany, where privacy laws are strict.
Samsung Gear 2 vs Apple Watch vs Microsoft Band 2 vs Fitbit Surge
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are relatively early devices with a lot of growing up still to do.
This new Facebook feature reminds you to send photos to friends
Photo Magic scans photos using facial recognition and sends a notification to send them onto the friends pictured.
German prosecutor investigates Facebook manager for ignoring racist posts
The move was announced as German politicians and celebrities voice concern about the rise of anti-foreigner comments in German on Facebook.