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Why buying refurbished technology is not such a bad idea

You're probably buying an old product with a new outer shell, new battery and the same one-year warranty that the new...

19 Jun 2017 2:48 PM IST

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Which video-streaming service should I use?

Online streaming services make it easier to watch everything from news and sports to classic movies. Let's take a look...

14 Jun 2017 1:45 PM IST

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The freaky future: Technology-infused tattoos

As we phase through the 21st century, the tattoo culture like most things these days is being infused with technology.

13 Jun 2017 4:55 PM IST

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Secret iPhone features you've been missing out on

Most iPhone users don't realise the number of additional features they can avail in their devices.

12 Jun 2017 2:42 PM IST

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Monsoon hack: Top 5 ways to protect your smartphone against water

Here are a few ways that you can opt for, in order to protect your smartphone against this season.

9 Jun 2017 4:45 PM IST

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98 per cent of your passwords are vulnerable: Time to change some...

Fourth of May marked the importance of keeping user data secure by simply following a protocol while selecting the right...

7 May 2017 10:05 AM IST

An increasing number of companies are rolling out autonomous machines that boost the production efficiency but also, at the same time, reduce the need for human employees.

AI learn to create new AI: Will humanity end?

Researchers at Google Brain are developing machine-learning systems that can create more machine-learning systems.

23 Jan 2017 6:34 PM IST

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Should you (or should you not) root your Android smartphone

This article outlines what exactly rooting means, what are the benefits and risks involved and is it really worth...

19 Jan 2017 12:32 PM IST

WhatsApps end-to-end encryption relies on a set of keys that verify whether the sender and the receiver are, who they claim to be. But the receivers encryption key will change if the app is re-installed, the handset is replaced or there is a change of mobile number.

Is WhatsApp's backdoor issue really an issue?

Security researcher Tobias Boelter claims that due to a given security vulnerability, WhatsApp could intercept and read...

18 Jan 2017 2:26 PM IST

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Contactless credit, debit cards and what you need to know

Hackers can clone your credit, debit card by simply bumping into you from behind

1 Nov 2016 4:53 PM IST

The set price for Skullcandys Grind 2.0 is approximately Rs. 7,000.

Skullcandy Grind 2.0: A decent pair of unique headphones

Skullcandy is probably one of the well-known companies when it comes to audio accessories in India.

6 Oct 2016 5:50 PM IST

According to a report by Internet and Mobile Association of India, our country has approximately 400 million Internet users.

Rational Internet laws essential to fulfil India's digital goals

India has emerged as a digitally-connected nation but experts suggest the country still lacks pragmatic Internet laws.

14 Aug 2016 1:25 PM IST