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Google Voice integration is currently rolling out on Hangouts

Google appears to have finally hit the button to integrate Google Voice into Hangouts messaging service. A tech blog first noted that users are being given the option to migrate their Google Voice accounts in order to receive calls and


Twitter begins besting a ‘Buy’ button for instant purchases.

The social network announced on its own blog that it is now testing a “Buy” button with a small percentage of Twitter users in the US. The button will allow Twitter users to complete an entire purchase within Twitter apps


WhatsApp to launch free voice calling feature soon

If media reports are to be believed, mobile messaging service WhatsApp is set to launch a free voice calling feature for its 600 million active users. Recent changes in the interface of the app suggests the feature is coming soon.


Microsoft to shutter Windows Live Messenger service on March 15th

Microsoft previously confirmed its plans to retire its Windows Live Messenger service in favor of Skype, but the company now says this will take place on March 15th. In an email to Messenger users this week, Microsoft says the service


Advantages & Disadvantages of Google Glasses

Advantages of Google Glasses 1. The first and the foremost advantage of Google Glasses is that it offers convenience. Users can easily send messages without using their hands. 2. Google Glass will show you text messages as well as emails


Apple scoops up major credit cards American Express, Visa, MasterCard for new iPhone payment system

Apple plans to enable its next iPhone to become a mobile wallet by allowing owners to securely make mobile payments in a store with the touch of a finger, reports said, citing a person familiar with the situation. Visa, Mastercard


A new Google Glass app that detects human emotions in real time

Scientists from German have developed an app for Google Glass to measure human emotions by analysing their facial expressions, in addition to determine a person’s age and detecting gender. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits adapted its Shore


How to Take Screenshot in Windows

1. Press the “Print Screen” (⎙ PrtScr) key on your keyboard. This will capture an image of your entire screen and copy it to the clipboard. The dimensions of the image will be the same as your desktop resolution. 2.


A new data transfer record: 43 terabits per second

A team in Denmark has broken the world record for single fibre data transmission, achieving a transfer rate of 43 terabits per second over a distance of 41 miles (67 km). They also report a speed of 1 petabit (1000


Tips of Internet Safety for Students and Parents

When students develop internet behaviours without guidance, problems are sure to occur. Teaching students some key messages from a young age will help them navigate their way safely through the internet as they grow older. For Students 1. Talk to