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Regin, new computer spyware, discovered by Symantec

The leading computer security experts Symantec says it has discovered one of the most sophisticated pieces of malicious software on Windows PCs across the globe, that appears to be used for spying and data collection. The bug, named ‘Regin’, the


Nokia Lumia 730 captures World’s largest selfie

Microsoft has attempted to break the world’s record for the ‘largest selfie’ picture. The image was taken in Bangladesh, using Microsoft’s mid-range smartphone the Lumia 730 in partnership with Coca Cola. With the wide-angle lens doing its thing, Microsoft was


Google Nexus 6 is now available for pre-order on Flipkart at Rs 43,999

Indian retailer Flipkart has started taking pre-orders for the Nexus 6, with orders set to ship from the second week of December. The pricing of the device is similar to what is being listed on the Indian Play Store, with


Google’s Android One phones struggle to make sales in India

Android One launched in India with three devices available, the Spice Android One Dream, Karbonn Sparkle V, and Micromax Canvas A1. Google was clear when it first showed off Android One that the company would deliver a unified Android experience


cPanel Version Change is Blocked

I’ve recevied cPanel update error messages from server. On most cPanel servers, /usr partition to often be the problem. So check out these directories for large files: /usr/local/apache/logs/archive /usr/local/cpanel/logs/archive These are two errors were large logs build up. I’ve fixed


Microsoft Lumia 535 Set to Launch in India on November 26

Microsoft has sent out invites for an event on 26 November, which is expected to be the launch of the company’s first branded smartphone Microsoft Lumia 535. The invite sent by the company reads, “Five days to magic of triple


WhatsApp’s latest update for Android users adds option offers more privacy

WhatsApp has started rolling out another update for its Android users that includes an end-to-end encryption of chats enabled by default. This is the strongest security offered by a texting app even when compared to similar tools offered by giants


Gorilla Glass 4 – Save your phone from breaking when dropped

Glassmaker Corning Incorporated has unveiled the super tough Gorilla Glass 4, the latest version of its hardened glass covers that save smartphone and tablet screens from damage. The new material is about twice as tough as Gorilla Glass 3, claims


Finding Your Phone With the Motorola Keylink

Motorola on Wednesday announced a new keychain accessory called Motorola Keylink, which can pair with your smartphone and can find it within a radius of 100 feet. It works both ways, and can help find your keys also. The Motorola


Samsung launched Milk Video App Comes to Galaxy Phones

Samsung is looking to dive deeper into the online content industry with the introduction of Milk Video, the video counterpart to the Milk Music streaming service that the company launched back in March. Milk Video is a free product that