Personal Technology

Is Google working on a new 'Spoiler Blocker' to avoid reading spoilers online?

There is finally some good news for all those viewers who are sick and tired of spoilers of their favorite TV shows which take over social media.

IBM forges mobile app partnership with China Telecom

International Business Machines (IBM) has struck a deal with China Telecom Corp Ltd to offer and manage corporate-grade mobile apps, the latest in a string of tie-ups with Chinese firms.

Star Trek-style 'Tricorder' closer to reality

Scientists are developing a new technology that could transform any smartphone into a Star Trek-style 'Tricorder' capable of identifying the chemical components of objects from a distance.

Jack Ma meets PM Narendra Modi; discusses how Alibaba can help small businesses in India

Looking to expand its presence in India, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's Chairman Jack Ma on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he came on a visit to India for the second time in just about four months.

Apple Watch to spark wearable tech growth, says IDC

Wearable technology devices are seeing a growth surge that is likely to continue over the next few years, helped by the soon-to-be-released Apple Watch, a market tracker said.

New streaming apps could boost citizen journalism

The disaster took place, coincidentally, the same day as the launch of Twitter's new livestream app Periscope, which became a window for the breaking news event.

Smartphone bill alerts can leave you distressed

Bill alerts from mobile phone companies in your email or via SMS are meant to inform you when you are about to exceed their plan limit and make the things better. But just the opposite may be happening, find researchers.

Flexible and bezel-less: Smartphone makers prep next-gen displays

After emphasizing display size and definition in the past, smartphone manufacturers are thinking out of the box to appeal to consumers, aided by the latest display technology developments. According to the latest rumors, Oppo will soon launch a unique "bezel-less" smartphone, while Samsung has plans to unveil entirely flexible devices by 2016.

Man tries using a 56K modem in 2015, calls it hell on Earth

At first when the Internet was introduced to the world, there were very few souls who had access to it. It was a simpler time. People relied on TV and newspapers to know about what was happening in the world.

First Look: Moto E is an excellent affordable smartphone, but the front camera disappoints

Motorola has officially launched its new budget smartphone, the second-generation Moto E in India for a price of Rs 6999. Here's our first impression of the Moto E.