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Twitter and others kill SSL 3.0 support after “Poodle” bug discovery

Twitter has gotten rid of support for SSL 3.0 in order to disable a vulnerability. While the social network has dropped support for SSL 3.0 to improve security, it also means the site will no longer work properly in older


Samsung to reportedly build next Facebook Phone

The first Facebook smartphone was developed by HTC and according to sales it was a phone to forget. It looks like Facebook could still be mulling over a possible Facebook phone – this time without HTC’s help but with the


Android L Release Teaser Confirms Android 5.0

Among rumors that the newest Nexus devices will be announced as soon as today, Google Senior VP Sundar Pichai sent out this tweet yesterday. The video below was just released this afternoon by Google. Teasing Android users and fans everywhere


Amazon Is Biggest Search Competitor : Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt

Google has competitors in all of tech’s largest companies, but the one former CEO Eric Schmidt is watching the most is Amazon. Schmidt, who now serves as chairman of Google’s board of directors, said Amazon is his company’s No. 1


How to Add currency in WHMCS

First Login to your WHMCS admin panel, click on the Setup tab. Click on Payments to open a sub drop down menu. Choose Currency from the list. Enter Currency Code, such as USD or GBP. Choose a prefix, such as


How to Prevent Hacking

Every computer which is connected to the internet has the possibility of being attacked by virus or spy ware or by hackers. You need to be extra cautious when your computer is connected to the Internet. 1. The most important


Facebook Stickers are now available in Comments

All the stickers you have been using via Facebook Messenger will soon be available for all post comments. From today, the social media giant will be rolling out global sticker support for comments on people’s Timelines, Group posts and Event


PayUMoney buys Mobile Payment app maker Eashmart

PayUMoney has acquired Eashmart, a mobile based payment application with a goal to replace cash payments with online payments. By enabling consumers to use credit/debit cards/net-banking to make payments for anything, the mobile app let users buy things without swiping


Hundreds of dropbox passwords allegedly leaked, Change yours now

A famous blog discovered a Reddit comment thread Monday evening that linked to a site where hundreds of usernames and passwords for the storage site were revealed in plain text. According to the thread, those responsible for the hack are


The Software reads your emotions based on your typing style

Can our typing style reveal our emotions? If we believe researchers here, a new computer programme can recognise people’s emotions based on how they type. An emotionally intelligent online system can change teaching style or the contents of its lectures