WhatsApp is blocking the links of competitor messenger Telegram for Android users
WhatsApp is suddenly started blocking any link mentioning the word ‘telegram’ in it especially for Android users. Telegram is the major competitor of the largest chat app Whatsapp. Now, whether the behavior is intentional or just a technical glitch, that is still unknown.
Dec 03, 2015 2:40 AM EST
Japan state-fund mulls picking stake in Sharp Corp
Japan state-backed fund is keen on acquiring stakes in Sharp Corporation for Yen 200 billion ($1.63 billion). Sharp Corp recorded Yen 50 billion operating loss for the first half of 2015. The LCD business unit of Sharp Corp is a major contributor to the losses. Sharp is planning to spin off LCD business unit and later it may consider stake selling, according to media reports.
Spotify is now the number one music streaming service globally
Spotify is now the world's most popular streaming music service, according to a new report from app analytics firm App Annie. The report also disclosed that Spotify has defeated ts biggest competitor; Pandora in terms of active users, downloads and revenue.
Facebook plans to set up its first Asian data center in Taiwan
Facebook plans to build its first Asian data center in Changhua County, Taiwan. The company plans to invest $300 million for the data center that will sit on 20 hectares of land.
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Google to stop supporting 32-bit Linux, Ubuntu Precise, Debian 7 by March 2016
Google will no longer give Chrome support for 32-bit Linux, Ubuntu Precise (12.04), Debian 7 (wheezy) by March 2016.
Dec 02, 2015 10:17 PM EST
New technology that transforms smartphone into high-powered microscope can diagnose malaria
Scientists at Texas A&M University has developed an add-on to transform smartphone's camera into a polarized microscope that will be able to diagnose malaria. The add-on device, called MOPID, will be on a field test in Rwanda next year.
Dec 02, 2015 9:48 PM EST
New York program to teach English by means of phone calls and text messages
New York state is offering a unique pilot English language learning program that works through phone calls and text messages.. Candelaria Lopez a Mexican immigrant, living in the United States for 20 years, was pretty much only comfortable saying “Hi”. It was hard for her to find the energy to sit throuh a 3 hour session after her long days as a farmworker in a New York’s Hudson Valley region.
Dec 02, 2015 8:11 AM EST
'Not Actively Looking' makes perfect matches for executives and search firms
Looking for a job is a very daunting process, especially for senior executives. Positions in at this level are rarely advertised or posted publically. Joseph Blass and Anthony Harling founded “Not Actively Looking” to solve this problem. Not Actively Looking is a global “matchmaking” platform that enables to make perfect matches between senior executives and executive search firms.
Dec 02, 2015 6:29 AM EST
Meet Alexa, the voice behind Amazon Echo speaker
Meet Alexa, the voice behind the interactive Amazon Echo speaker. Alexa is a voice controlled personal assistant. Unlike Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, and Google Now, it has a physical presence. It is 20 cm-tall black cylinder, which contains Wi-Fi, two speakers, seven microphones, and connects to the cloud. Pringles-can-sized Echo costs around $200.
Dec 02, 2015 5:12 AM EST
Yahoo Searching for Prospective Buyer for its Revolutionary Core Business of Internet
Even if Yahoo is still one of the popular websites worldwide after Google and Facebook, the board is considering selling off its web properties. The decision is still pending until Friday.
Dec 02, 2015 5:12 AM EST
Samsung launches web browser for Gear VR
Samsung launches beta version web browser for Gear VR called Samsung Internet for Gear VR. It supports 360 degree and 3D video streaming as well as HTML5 video. The app is available for download in Oculus store starting on Dec 2.
Dec 02, 2015 3:25 AM EST
Russia Started To Build The Largest Nuclear-Powered Data Center
Russia began the construction of its largest nuclear-powered data center. The first phase of data center will be opened in 2017.
Dec 02, 2015 2:22 AM EST
Bugatti Chiron will debut next year at the Geneva Motor Show
Bugatti confirmed Monday that the new supercar will be called the Chiron, and will debut next year at the Geneva Motor Show.
Dec 02, 2015 2:02 AM EST
The Showrooming Trend: 50% Adult Engaged In Smartphone Shopping During Store Browsing
The holiday and festive shopping season are on full swing. Half of the adults are turning to online shopping through their smartphones or tablets to complete their gift-purchasing procedure. The latest report on showrooming trend shows how distinct the shopping styles of conventional and modern generations are.
Dec 02, 2015 1:53 AM EST
Researchers created new phase of diamond at room temperature
Scientists at North Carolina State University came up with a new phase of diamond, Q-carbon. Previously thought of impossible to create, the new creation is harder than a diamond and is produced at room temperature.
Dec 02, 2015 1:42 AM EST
Canadian startup found the new wireless technology to replace security camera
Cognitive System, a Canadian startup, has developed a new technology to visualize wireless signals. The new platform called Amera is powered by R10 chip that is able to analyze any wireless signals from electronic devices.
Dec 02, 2015 12:53 AM EST