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Android-based smartphones are the most widely used devices in the world. (Representational image)

Dangerous 'Accessibility Malware' puts 500 million Android devices at...

The 'Accessibility malware' accounts for about 65 per cent of all devices running on old Android operating systems.

6 March 2016 6:13 PM IST

The Portronics Pure Sound Pro BT II.

Pure Sound Pro BT II review: a well-connected speaker but lacks bass

The best part of the Pro BT 2 is the amazing connectivity options that come along with it.

27 Feb 2016 9:27 PM IST

Kaspersky has predicted an imminent increase in malware complexities in 2016. (Representational image)

Mobile malware threats to increase in 2016: report

Mobile malware volume increased three-fold last year in comparison to 2014.

27 Feb 2016 4:29 PM IST

Over 75 million Netflix subscribers are at risk of loosing their valuable data to hackers and cyber-criminal groups.

Netflix scam: Is your account safe from cyber-criminals?

The report suggested that the online hackers have managed to accumulate around 3,00,000 passwords.

24 Feb 2016 9:20 PM IST

Several industry executives are unhappy with the complex taxation system practised in India. (Representational image)

Budget 2016: Industry chieftains share views on tax regulation, GST

A complex system of regulation and taxation has proven to be a major setback for foreign investment in India.

23 Feb 2016 5:28 PM IST

The disruptive Le 1S has taken the Indian smartphone market by surprise.

Le 1s Review: Affordable, premium smartphone at Rs 10,999

The handset is powered by an octa-core 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio X10 chipset along with 3GB RAM.

17 Feb 2016 9:10 PM IST

New smartphone app developed to warn people ahead of approaching earthquakes. (Representational image)

New smartphone app to alert users before an earthquake

One of the main purposes of the app is to create a global seismic network to eventually warn users ahead of impending...

16 Feb 2016 5:04 PM IST

The date glitch on Apple devices is triggered by an integer underflow caused by the Unix Epoch. (Photo: Pixabay)

Apple 1970' date bug: Here is all you need to know

The weird bug renders Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models into bricks after the date is set to January 1, 1970.

16 Feb 2016 2:03 PM IST

Cyber-criminals are using devious methods to steal personal data from Netflix users.

Cyber-criminals take advantage of Netfilx's global expansion

Cyber-criminals are stealing credentials of Netflix users and providing stolen streaming services at black market...

13 Feb 2016 6:54 PM IST

The Asus R510J entry-level gaming laptop.

Asus R510J review: a proficient entry-level gaming laptop

The Asus R510J is powered by an Intel Core i7-4720HQ quad-core processor at 2.66GHz, which can go up to 3.66GHz in turbo...

13 Feb 2016 4:04 PM IST

Cyber-criminals have been increasingly spreading two families of remote access Trojans across businesses in India, UK, and the US. (Representational Image)

Financial department employees vulnerable to remote access Trojans

Hackers are sending social-engineering emails to SMBs in India, UK, and US to steal money.

3 Feb 2016 4:24 PM IST

Apple acknowledged that the aberrant sales drop is a sign of global economic weakness and declining demand for its new smartphones.

iPhone sales decline: what's your next move Apple?

Some analysts have predicted that the next generation iPhones might be a game changer for Apple.

29 Jan 2016 2:15 PM IST