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Facebook possibly tracking your rainbow profile picture for targeted ads
While the social network hasn’t firmly denied tracking these pictures, there have been instances in the past that it has conducted such experiments to monitor user behavior.
Microsoft sells display ad business to AOL, map tech to Uber
The moves mean Microsoft will focus on its growing search advertising business based on its Bing search engine, and displaying maps on its Windows devices rather than generating the maps themselves.
Facebook, Google, Apple: Here's how the three tech giants are celebrating LGBT Pride
Here’s a look at how Facebook, Google, and Apple are celebrating LGBT Pride.
Microsoft releases the new Word, Excel, PowerPoint apps for Android phones
Android phone owners can now use an updated version of Microsoft's Office tools for writing, spreadsheets and slideshows.
Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) leaks hint at 5-inch HD display, 13MP rear camera
The purported 3rd gen Moto G is said to keep some elements of its predecessor while bringing some improvements in the camera and processor.
Sony announces new PlayStation 4 with 1TB storage; to come in July
The PS4 Ultimate Player Edition includes 1TB of storage for gaming fans.
Amazon adopts pay-per-page read policy for some authors
Starting July 1, Amazon will pay its Kindle Unlimited and Kindle Owners’ Lending Library authors based on the number of pages read by users.
Uber bans riders, drivers from carrying firearms
Uber changed its firearms policy to make sure riders and drivers feel comfortable.
Leaked: Samsung S6 Edge Plus images show bigger 5.5-inch curved screen smartphone
The Samsung S6 Edge Plus is said to come with an approximate screen size of 5.5 inches.
Deep Panda, PinkPanther among suspected hacker groups behind mega US federal data breach
PinkPanther, KungFu Kittens, Group 72 and, most famously, Deep Panda are suspected to be behind the mega hack of the US federal computers that has put to risk personal details of the employees.
Google plans to remove unauthorised nude photos from search results; cracks down on 'revenge porn'
The new rules announced will allow people whose naked pictures have been posted on a website without their permission to ask Google to prevent links to the image from appearing in its search results.
Amazon launches new Kindle Paperwhite with improved display, new font for Rs 10,999 in India
The all-new Kindle Paperwhite boasts of a 300 ppi display, which is at par with the high-end Kindle Voyage device, and offers improved quality text and images.
Is Twitter saturating? There's no reciprocation and there's homophily
With no promise of increasing user base, and the lack of potential to grow at par with Facebook, what will be Twitter's fate?
Airtel to start 4G trials in Delhi from June 18
Airtel's 4G services are now available in several parts of the country including Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chandigarh and Amritsar.
Won't consider merger with Asus: HTC
Asus chairman Johnny Shih said last week the company would not rule out the possibility of acquiring the struggling smartphone maker.
North Korea restricts foreigners from accessing mobile 3G Internet in country
Foreign residents and visitors to North Korea are able to buy 3G mobile SIM cards which are largely unrestricted.