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Google Play Newsstand app makes pay content available in four new countries; iOS version of app gets updated

The Google Play Newsstand app includes the Philippines, Taiwan, Poland and Ukraine in the countries where pay content is available for purchase.

Jul 18, 2015 11:39 PM EDT


Buenos Aires raids whistleblower of bugs in election software; ISPs ordered to block several websites

A Buenos Aires judge has ordered a raid on the home of a local computer programmer after he reveals bugs in the software to be used for the city's mayoralty elections.

Jul 18, 2015 11:32 PM EDT


Inside Darkode: a malware called Dendroid designed to steal data from Android phones

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken down a hacker ring with members worldwide. 12 people so far have been charged. Some of the more disturbing discoveries in the aftermath of the shuttering of Darkode are a software called Dendroid, designed to infect and steal data from Android smartphones, and Facebook Spreader, which turns Facebook users' computers into components of a botnet controlled by Darkode.

Jul 18, 2015 11:16 PM EDT


T-Mobile Users Get Unlimited Calling to Mexico and Canada at No Extra Cost with Mobile without Borders

Continuously trying to beat the competition, T-Mobile has recently unveiled its newest plan, which grants users unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada from any U.S. number.

Jul 17, 2015 10:02 PM EDT


Twitter copies Facebook with new article previews auto-expand on Android and iOS devices update

Twitter now features article previews auto-expanding on Android and iOS devices, as means to boost profit.

Jul 17, 2015 10:34 AM EDT


The FBI and DEA coordinates with Mexican Government to catch escaped drug kingpin 'El Chapo'

The US FBI and DEA has coordinated with the Mexican Government to recapture escaped drug kingpin Joaquin ”El Chapo” Guzman once and for all.

Jul 17, 2015 10:30 AM EDT


Messaging App Telegram attacked by DDOS; Service went down in Asia-Pacific

Encrypted messaging app Telegram was attacked with a DDOS that crippled its services in Asia, and fingers are pointed at China.

Jul 17, 2015 10:26 AM EDT


Lyme Disease Surges by 320% in America moving out of the North-eastern region to the South and the West

Cases of Lyme disease in America have increased to 320 percent, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jul 17, 2015 10:16 AM EDT


Night at the Greek Parliament: What happened during the voting on 3rd Greece bailout

The Greek parliament approved and passed the draconian Austerity bill amidst wide protests on Thursday. A total of 229 lawmakers had voted in favor of the austerity measures with 64 against and 6 refraining themselves from the vote.

Jul 17, 2015 10:13 AM EDT


ZTE is making waves, rolls out unlocked flagship smartphone AXON exclusively for the U.S.

ZTE earlier this week announced its affordable unlocked flagship smartphone AXON exclusively for the United States.

Jul 17, 2015 01:23 AM EDT


Windows RT is not dead: Microsoft’s Surface RT will get new software update in September

Microsoft’s Surface RT tablets are set to receive a mysterious Windows 8.1 RT update 3 in September this year.

Jul 16, 2015 11:14 AM EDT


Toshiba accounting scandal to cost the company up to $3B

Toshiba faces the biggest accounting scandal in Japan today. The conglomerate expects to book losses worth 300 billion to 400 billion yen or about 2-3 billion dollars.

Jul 16, 2015 10:55 AM EDT


GoPro on Android makes it convenient to extract the photos and videos captured

GoPro app lets you extract, manage, and share online through your Android phone the photos and videos you've captured.

Jul 16, 2015 10:39 AM EDT


China GDP grows by 7% beating Reuters 6.9% forecast

China’s gross domestic product grew by 7% this year, beating Reuters’ prediction of 6.9%. This also prompts questions in the accuracy of the reports.

Jul 16, 2015 10:34 AM EDT


Using Apple Pay for Tube journey in London? Ensure your battery doesn’t drain out

Transport for London recently issued an advisory to all Apple Pay users to keep their battery charged during their commute.

Jul 16, 2015 10:27 AM EDT


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