WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton said that he is still “numb” from the Facebook deal and is trying to come to terms with his new life as a billionaire. Acton, one…
Amazon is holding an event on June 18 where it is rumored that the company may launch its long-awaited smartphone, possibly with a 3D interface. The online retailer released a…
Google launched its Street View map service in Greece on Thursday after winning approval from the country’s privacy authority, which had blocked the ground-level map application five years ago. Company…
This appears to the first time that Netflix is calling out Internet providers for slow downloads speeds, despite signing a deal with Comcast and Verizon to facilitate smooth video streaming….
The photo sharing app Instagram is adding editing tools that go beyond the vintage-looking filters that made it popular. The Facebook-owned app said in a blog post Tuesday that users…
Bids for lunch with Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffet on eBay crossed $350,000 Monday as part of a charity initiative organized by Buffett every year. The online auction, which is in its…
Facebook is acquiring Finnish mobile data company Pryte for an undisclosed amount to help take forward CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Internet.org initiative. Pryte, Helsinki-based company, allows smartphone users to download mobile applications…
Access to video-sharing site YouTube looks set to be restored in Turkey after a ruling by the nation’s highest court. A block was imposed in late March, soon after recordings…
Emails have come to light from Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel during his time at Stanford University revealing misogynistic, crude words from him and his fraternity brothers. During his undergraduate years…
Google’s newly released diversity numbers show a disappointing number of women and minorities working for the tech and Internet giant. Google posted the numbers on their blog Wednesday, admitting that…
Google has imposed restrictions on where people can get extensions for its Chrome browser. In a blogpost, the search giant said it was now going to allow only extensions hosted…
Beats Electronics’ colorful, oversized headphones serve as a fashion accessory to cool kids riding the New York City subway, but as tech companies such as Apple, Samsung and others are…
Apple today announced it has agreed to acquire the critically acclaimed subscription streaming music service Beats Music, and Beats Electronics, which makes the popular Beats headphones, speakers and audio software….
Music-streaming service Spotify has become the latest high-profile technology company to be hit by a security breach. The Swedish firm said no financial data had been accessed, and there was…
Several users of Apple devices in Australia have reported that their gadgets have been “hijacked” – with a message demanding money. Experts believed the hack had targeted users by exploiting…
