Tech
20 years of Internet in India: On August 15, 1995 public Internet access was launched in India
It was on August 15, 1995 Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited formally launched the Internet for the Indian public.
This app tells you if you are fit to drive after smoking marijuana
The app tries to test balance, memory, reaction time and time-perception using fast game-like activities.
Xiaomi to unveil new MIUI 7 user interface today; Mi 5, Redmi Note 2 also expected
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is all set to unveil its next Android skin, the MIUI 7, in China on August 13. There is also an indication that it could announce the successor to its Mi 4 smartphone.
Amazon to discontinue hosting ads that divert traffic to other sites
The programme allowed many businesses that are not necessarily sellers on Amazon's online marketplace to buy ad space on its website.
From Google to Alphabet: Highlights from the search giant's 20-year-old history
Here are some highlights from the past 20 years.
Google 'Alphabet' spells surprise reorganisation
The reorganisation comes amid concerns that Google's dominance of the tech sector may have peaked as the landscape evolves.
Nokia taking aggressive steps for its big mobile comeback in 2016
As part of its comeback plans, Nokia is seeking partners for "brand-licensing" deals whereby it will design new phones, bearing its brand, but will then allow other firms to mass-manufacture, market and sell the devices.
Google aims to launch a $50 Android smartphone
Aiming to further penetrate in key emerging markets, Google is mulling over revamping its Android One initiative that seeks to rev up demand for low-priced smartphones.
Google Glass could provide distant healthcare to patients in remote areas
Through the glass, the physicians can stream video of an exam, take and enlarge photos and consult with remote specialists.
Google doodles 229th anniversary of the first ascent of Mont Blanc
The snow-capped mountain is considered one of the world’s deadliest mountains and has highest fatality rate in Europe.
Asus Zenfone Selfie: 15 selfies shots with the 13MP front camera; no editing, no effects
At the front of the Rs 15,999 Asus Zenfone Selfie is a 13 megapixel PixelMaster camera with dual-colour and dual LED Real Tone flash.
Facebook adds new feature to allow businesses privately communicate with clients
By giving them direct access to customers, the world's largest social network hopes to show that advertising on Facebook directly leads to increased sales.
Reddit's new content policy bans groups found 'extremely offensive, annoying' by others
A community can now be quarantined — so that only people who choose to see its content can see it. Reddit is also banning communities that exist solely to annoy others.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and wife expecting a baby girl
Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla, revealed that their first child is on the way after a series of miscarriages.
Apple to unveil next Apple TV in September: Report
The new Apple TV will have a slimmer chassis, a "drastically improved" remote with touch-pad input, increased on-board storage and an operating system that will support Siri, says a report.
Yahoo launches Livetext: A video messaging app, minus the audio
Livetext is a new video-calling app with a very big difference: it doesn't support audio.