There is a rather surprising revelation this week from University of New Haven cyber researchers about the lack of encryption for the video and image files of Viber users that are stored in Amazon. The oversight largely exposes more than 300 million users to malicious hackers who might attempt to steal sensitive data, not least […]
Google+ to lie low following departure of its chief executive
Finally, reports of some major shakeup at Mountain View is shedding light on the reason behind the departure of Vic Gundotra, the man responsible for running Google’s social media arm.
Android Google Search now supports restaurant and hotel search
I am sure you have found yourself in a situation where you have to search for a restaurant or a hotel in an area. In the last 3-4 years many sites have sprung up that take this burden of choosing from your shoulder. To find a great restaurant you can search its reviews on Yelp, […]
Apple wants almost all parts of your body for authentication
Apple is moving to boost the security hurdles of gaining access to its computer and mobile device offerings – as revealed by a patent application dated December 2013 – through biometrics. And by biometrics is meant nearly all parts of your body.
Pinterest now boasts 30 billion total pins, 15 billion in last 6 months
Pinterest is on a streak. Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann made an announcement at the company headquarters in San Francisco last night. He said that users had shared more than 30 billion Pins since the launch of Pinterest. A vast majority of this number has come in the past six months, amounting close to 50% of […]
Fitness tracking app Moves acquired by Facebook
Fitness tracking apps are the new ground for battle with sales for fitness tracking electronics and smartphones on the rise. These apps are getting more popular among every type of user. In the latest turn of events, Facebook has bought the motion tracking app Moves, currently available for iOS and Android devices.
