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WhatsApp to remain free for Indian users

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

Here is a great news for WhatsApp users in India, as the company has declared that it will not impose any renewal charges on its Indian subscribers. The mobile App has already put a lot of pressure on its competitors

Open sourcing Twitter emoji for everyone

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

After being the partner of Iconfactory to design emojis for its web client, Twitter has decided to open source the entire cutesy library. Developers can grab the library from Github and start implementing the fancy little characters into their apps,

6 Kinds of killer use Facebook to commit crimes

Posted on November 7, 2014 by sherly

Researchers have identified six different types of killers who turn to Facebook to lure their victims. The researchers analyzed cases of homicide in which the social networking site had been reported by the media as a significant factor. A reactor

Microsoft’s new Office mobile apps comes to the iPhone.

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Annie

When you’re mobile, you likely want robust, free software that works with a lot of apps and that can be accessed anywhere. So far, Microsoft has failed to embrace those concepts — but it’s working to change that. The software

Honda Civic Type R Ad Is Secretly Two Films In One

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Sibi Antony

A double sided Honda film that changes when you type “R” on your keyboard. Try it out at the website. A new campaign to bring Honda’s other side to life for the launch of the new Civic Type R in

A new malware called WireLurker attacks Apple products

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Vineesh Mohan

Recently a new malware has been detected which is targeting Apple products. The virus is called “WireLurker.” It was discovered by cyber security software maker Palo Alto Networks. WireLurker zeroes in on OS X desktop software and Apple’s iOS mobile

LG Electronics, Google Strike Patent-Sharing Deal

Posted on November 5, 2014 by ramesh xavier

LG Electronics said Wednesday it had signed a long-term cross-licence (10-year) deal with Google as the South Korean firm tries to expand its smartphone business. “LG values its relationship with Google, and this agreement underscores both companies’ commitment to developing

Microsoft stops selling Windows 7

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Sibi Antony

Microsoft has discontinued sales of computers running consumer versions of Windows 7, effectively pushing people onto the less-popular Windows 8 operating system. As of 31 October 2014, Microsoft will no longer provide licences for Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7

Search giant Google starts Indian Language Internet Alliance, focus first on Hindi

Posted on November 4, 2014 by ramesh xavier

Search giant Google on Monday roped in an array of partners to usher in the Indian Language Internet Alliance, a new platform to offer better content and technology for the Hindi speaking population. The search giant also announced the launch

NASA Releases Sounds From Space On SoundCloud

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Sibi Antony

NASA recently released over a half a century of sounds on SoundCloud, ranging from eerie noises from our solar system to historic moments in space exploration. The U.S. space agency recently created a SoundCloud page to reveal some of the

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