Technology

Hackers gain access to Symantec source code

Symantec has confirmed a group of Indian hackers stole its software code, but downplayed its impact.

Facebook to go on hiring spree

Facebook said it is expanding its New York operations by opening an engineering office in the city next year, the company’s first such facility situated on the East Coast.

iPad vs. Kindle Fire: which should you buy?

Amazon's Kindle Fire is all set to hot up competition in the tablet market, as consumers now have a powerful new choice in this category.

Twitter’s tweets give insight into how moody we are

Ever imagined if Twitter’s tweets can predict mood swings among people?

Online gamers crack AIDS puzzle for scientists

In what can be termed as an incredible feat, players of an online game called 'Foldit' have solved AIDS puzzle that had baffled scientists for decades.

Now no more LulzSec attacks!!

Internet hacking group LulzSec or Luz Security has said that they are now ending their cyber attacks which began almost two months earlier.

The hacking group has attacked various government and non government sites during the course which i

Much-delayed white iPhone 4 finally coming!

The elusive and highly anticipated white iPhone 4 may finally be available in the next two weeks, according to multiple tabloid reports making rounds on the internet.

Full-body scanners pose little radiation risk--study

The controversial full-body airport scanners are back in the headlines, and this time for a good reason. According to new analysis by U.S. medical experts, airport body scanners pose no significant radiation threat to passengers.

Controversial study finds Android browser faster than iPhone's Safari

A new study has found that the browser found in Android devices is much faster than the one in iPhone devices. The findings of the study have led to a frenzy of controversy, with many experts terming the study as flawed.

Android becomes No. 1 OS in US smartphone market

We all knew Android smartphones were the most coveted among users, but new data released by Nielsen Company has now confirmed that the Android is the leading smartphone OS in the mobile operating system segment in the US.

Activision discontinues Guitar Hero video game series

U.S. gaming giant Activision Blizzard is shutting down the Guitar Hero franchise, citing declines in the music genre, according to multiple online media reports.

Chinese could replace English as number one internet language

English is the major language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy around the world. But this dominant international language could soon be replaced by Chinese, at least on the World Wide Web.