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Hogan was awarded $115 million in compensatory damages plus an added $25.1 million in punitive damages. (AP Photo)
Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, about three months after pro wrestler Hulk Hogan won a $140 million lawsuit against the online gossip and news publisher.
The New York company says in the filing that it has as much as $500 million in debt and up to $100 million in assets.
Hogan sued Gawker after it posted a video of him having sex with a friend’s w

The New Yorker
The Perils and Promises of Gene-Drive Technology
The New Yorker
Gene-drive technology may help eradicate malaria and other serious diseases. But is it worth the risk? Credit Photograph by Stuart Franklin / Magnum. What if, with a wave of the wand, we could eliminate some of the world's most devastating causes of ...
Science|Panel Endorses 'Gene Drive' Technology That Can Alter Entire SpeciesNew York Timesall 107 news articles »

The new WhatsApp feature basically allows users to add context to a message, wherever it is needed.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its Android beta testers that lets users quote a specific message and reply to it. The update has been spotted in Android beta build (version 2.16.118).
The WhatsApp update is available for both person-to-person chat and groups. It is easy to use. Users will first need to select a particular message to quote. It could be either text or media message. Next

The new WhatsApp feature basically allows users to add context to a message, wherever it is needed.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its Android beta testers that lets users quote a specific message and reply to it. The update has been spotted in Android beta build (version 2.16.118).
The WhatsApp update is available for both person-to-person chat and groups. It is easy to use. Users will first need to select a particular message to quote. It could be either text or media message. Next

The new WhatsApp feature basically allows users to add context to a message, wherever it is needed.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its Android beta testers that lets users quote a specific message and reply to it. The update has been spotted in Android beta build (version 2.16.118).
The WhatsApp update is available for both person-to-person chat and groups. It is easy to use. Users will first need to select a particular message to quote. It could be either text or media message. Next

Whether you are at a museum or in airport, Google will be able to push new things based on your location (Source: Google)
Google has introduced a new way to discover things around you. With Nearby, Google will be able to push new things based on your location. Whether you are at a museum or in airport, Google will deliver new things or interest with Nearby.
Google Nearby will be made available as part of an upcoming Google Play Services release. Google says its Nearby feature will work on smart

An Intel spokeswoman declined to comment on the story. Qualcomm and Apple were not immediately available for comment. (Reutres) Apple Inc’s next iPhone will use modems chips from Intel Corp, replacing those made by Qualcomm Inc in some versions of the new smartphone, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Intel’s modem chips will be in iPhones used on AT&T Inc’s U.S. network and some other versions of the smartphone for overseas markets, Bloomberg repo

Facebook users can upload videos to posts by people and pages, as well as within groups and events
Facebook has new plans to explode your timeline with more videos. The world’s largest social network is adding a new feature that will allow users to upload videos in reply to comment or a user post.
In a post, Facebook engineer Bob Baldwin wrote, “At Facebook’s 50th Hackathon early this year, we prototyped the ability to upload a video into comments and replies on posts, because

Facebook users can upload videos to posts by people and pages, as well as within groups and events
Facebook has new plans to explode your timeline with more videos. The world’s largest social network is adding a new feature that will allow users to upload videos in reply to comment or a user post.
In a post, Facebook engineer Bob Baldwin wrote, “At Facebook’s 50th Hackathon early this year, we prototyped the ability to upload a video into comments and replies on posts, because

Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two start-ups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far
Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two start-ups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far, Bloomberg said on Thursday, citing sources.
Zee.Aero, into which Page has poured more than $100 million since it started in 2010, conducts test flights of its prototype at an airport hangar in H

The measure, known as the “right to be forgotten”, has pitted privacy campaigners against defenders of free speech. (Reuters) Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales has said an attempt by France to give an online privacy ruling global force is opening up a “disastrous can of worms” and could spur global censorship.
Google appealed last month against an order from the French data protection authority to remove certain web search results globally.
A 2014 ruling by the European C

It was reported on Thursday that some 32 million twitter passwords may have been hacked. (Reuters) Micro-blogging website Twitter responded to news that surfaced on Thursday indicating that over 32 million Twitter passwords may have been compromised by locking accounts that demand extra protection and requiring a password reset.
Twitter also specified that it is “confident the information was not obtained from a hack of Twitter’s servers”, technology website The Verge reported

The new WhatsApp feature basically allows users to add context to a message, wherever it is needed.
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature for its Android beta testers that lets users quote a specific message and reply to it. The update has been spotted in Android beta build (version 2.16.118).
The WhatsApp update is available for both person-to-person chat and groups. Is is easy to use. Users will first need to select a particular message to quote. It could be either text or media message. Next

 Cloud computation issues to be sorted out by TRAI.
Telecom regulator TRAI has floated a consultation paper seeking stakeholders’ views on cloud computing related issues such as data security, service quality and legal and regulatory frameworks.
In cloud computing, resources like computing power and infrastructure, application platforms and business processes are provided through the Internet in an on demand fashion.
“Business enterprises are now increasingly seeking to reshape

Scientists have developed a new computer algorithm that enables them to use satellite data to determine groundwater levels across large areas.
Researchers said that the technique could lead to better models of groundwater flow.
“It could be especially useful in agricultural regions, where groundwater pumping is common and aquifer depletion is a concern,” said Rosemary Knight from Stanford University in the US.
Researchers applied the algorithm to determine groundwater levels acr

Intex has launched 5.1 channel speaker IT-6050SUF BT at Rs 6,600. It supports a USB port, SD card slot, Bluetooth and has FM tuner.
Intex has launched 5.1 channel speaker IT-6050SUF BT at Rs 6,600. It supports a USB port, SD card slot, Bluetooth and has FM tuner. The speaker comes with support for AUX, which is compatible with DVD, PC and LCD TV.
“Intex has been successful in delivering innovative products which continue to delight consumers. The new speaker is yet another product with per

Whether you are at a museum or in airport, Google will be able to push new things based on your location (Source: Google)
Google has introduced a new way to discover things around you. With Nearby, Google will be able to push new things based on your location. Whether you are at a museum or in airport, Google will deliver new things or interest with Nearby.
Google Nearby will be made available as part of an upcoming Google Play Services release. Google says its Nearby feature will work on smart

Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two start-ups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far
Google co-founder Larry Page is backing two start-ups that are working on flying cars, including funding one of them with more than $100 million so far, Bloomberg said on Thursday, citing sources.
Zee.Aero, into which Page has poured more than $100 million since it started in 2010, conducts test flights of its prototype at an airport hangar in H

Facebook users can upload videos to posts by people and pages, as well as within groups and events
Facebook has new plans to explode your timeline with more videos. The world’s largest social network is adding a new feature that will allow users to upload videos in reply to comment or a user post.
In a post, Facebook engineer Bob Baldwin wrote, “At Facebook’s 50th Hackathon early this year, we prototyped the ability to upload a video into comments and replies on posts, because

US Department of Justice has asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that had favored Apple Inc over Samsung Electronics
The US Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling that had favored Apple Inc over Samsung Electronics Co Ltd in smartphone patent litigation, and asked that it return the case to the trial court for more litigation.
Samsung had appealed a federal appeals court ruling to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the case

Moreover, 8% of paranoid respondents admitted to hiding their computers from other people, even though this will not help protect them from Internet threats. (Reuters) To protect their privacy, paranoid users are turning to a multitude of methods to keep their personal data away from prying eyes in the online world, including hiding their computers. Yet multiple research studies from Kaspersky Lab shows that not enough users are aware of the risks, and those that are, use the wrong methods to s

According to U2opia mobile official, to qualify for the program, entrepreneurial teams need to have a product that has global focus, a proven history of user traction, a validated plan for user growth and should be within 2 years in business. With the aim to focus on startups in the telecom, mobile advertising, utility apps and mobile gaming, the Singapore headquartered U2opia mobile will invest over $3 million over three years in its newly launched startups programme, Catapult.
The Catapult pr

WoNoBo app shows the Haryana Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh and Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, both sensitive locations from security standpoint.
Google has been denied permission to bring Street View to India, again. The government first cracked down on the service in May 2011 when the search giant first started recording 360-degree images of the southern city, Bangalore. The government gave its permission for a relaunch, and even tied up with Google, by allowing it to cover many monuments including the

Economic Times
Mobile-led technology changing Indian banking: Aditya Narain and Ronit Ghose, Citi Research
Economic Times
The banking sector has been disrupted by a host of technology companies that are eating into the retail payments and credit pie of banking. Ronit Ghose , global sector head for banks at Citi Research, says mobile-led technology is changing the face of ...

Ericsson report says wearables might replace smartphones and help users interact with physical things.
Ericsson ConsumerLab has unveiled its ConsumerLab report, ‘Wearable technology and the internet of things’; which reveals the top five most wanted wearables. According to the report, devices related to personal safety and security, such as panic buttons and personal locators are most popular.
The survey was conducted across five markets and here are the top five wearables with the

Panasonic T44 and T30 pack a 2400mAH and 1400mAh battery respectively.
Panasonic has launched two new smartphones in the affordable category – T44 and T30. Panasonic T44 is priced at Rs 4,290 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Panasonic will be available at Rs 3,290.
Both the smartphones feature a 4-inch WVGA display and run 1.3 GHz quad core processor. Panasonic T44 comes with 1GB RAM and 8 GB ROM (expandable up to 32 GB). Panasonic T30, on the other hand has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM, expandable

Netflix, hotstar, YuppTv and the like are now like carrying a mini TV in your pocket. So which one of these VoD platforms is best suited for you?
Video on Demand (VoD) platforms are the next big thing. The penetration of 4G services in India will lead to people consuming videos on an even larger scale and VoD services are expected to be the big gainers.
Netflix, hotstar, YuppTv and the like are now like carrying a mini TV in your pocket. So which one of these VoD platforms is best suited for yo

WoNoBo app shows the Haryana Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh and Vijay Chowk in New Delhi, both sensitive locations from security standpoint.
Google has been denied permission to bring Street View to India, again. The government first cracked down on the service in May 2011 when the search giant first started recording 360-degree images of the southern city, Bangalore. The government gave its permission for a relaunch, and even tied up with Google, by allowing it to cover many monuments including the

The Guardian
Twitter locks millions of accounts after passwords posted for sale
The Guardian
Twitter has been forced to lock millions of users' accounts after 33m purported account details were posted for sale on the dark web. The details, which were revealed and made available by security site LeakedSource on Wednesday, are thought to be ...
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Tango handset by Lenovo that is clever enough to grasp your physical surroundings, such as the room’s size and the presence of other people. (AP Photo) Lenovo, the Chinese computer titan, showcased a series of new smartphones, including a keenly-awaited Tango handset that is clever enough to grasp your physical surroundings, such as the room’s size and the presence of other people, and potentially transform how we interact with e-commerce, education and gaming.
Today’s smartph

Motorola unveiled the much-awaited Moto Z and Moto Z Force smartphones at the Lenovo Tech World 2016 in San Francisco. The Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be available globally from September 2016. Motorola unveiled the much-awaited Moto Z and Moto Z Force smartphones at the Lenovo Tech World 2016 in San Francisco. The Motorola Moto Z and Moto Z Force will be available globally from September 2016.
“With the Moto Z and Moto Z Force we are rethinking smartphones completely differentl

Twitter has locked accounts of users with direct password exposure, following reports of security breach.
Twitter has locked accounts of users with direct password exposure, following reports of security breach. According to LeakedSource, a hacker who goes by the name Tessa88, claimed they have access to Twitter credentials of over 32 million Twitter users.
Twitter, however denied the claims and issued a statement via Reuters, saying its systems have not been breached. Now, while it has pu

Three people warded off with 67 iPhones form the Cupertino giants’ Upper West Side store earlier this year. (Image Source: Reuters) (Image for representational purpose only)
A man dressed as an Apple employee managed to steal 19 iPhones from the company’s store in SoHo in New York, reports dnainfo. According to the site, the suspect wore a blue T-shirt similar to the ones worn by store employees, with the Apple logo on it.
The incident happened last week, when the man walked away wi

One mod let a Moto Z project video on walls or ceilings at sizes as large as a 70-inch television screen. (Reuters) Chinese computer titan Lenovo showcased a series of new smartphones, including a keenly-awaited Tango handset and new Moto Z models that can be transformed into video projectors or powerful speakers.
A market-ready PHAB2 Pro smartphone imbued with Google-created Tango augmented reality technology was given star treatment at a Lenovo Tech World gathering in San Francisco.
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Micromax ACs come with turbo cooling feature. The ACs cool faster with turbo cooling.
Micromax has unveiled its range of air conditioners with three split ACs and one window AC. The air conditioners will be manufactured in Uttarakhand, under Make in India initiative.
Micromax has also set up service centres, accompanying the launch. Micromax air conditioners come with ECCO Blu Technology, that protects the condenser coil from moisture. The technology helps in prolonging the life of the condense

The new Phab2 Pro phone will use software and sensors to track motions and map building interiors (Source: IE) The new Phab2 Pro phone will use software and sensors to track motions and map building interiors (Source: IE)A new smartphone from Lenovo will be clever enough to grasp your physical surroundings – the room’s size, the location of doors and windows and the presence of other people.
This will potentially transform how we interact with e-commerce, education and gaming.
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Google Street View is a technology featured in Google Maps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. (Image: Google) Google Street View, that explores places through 360-degree, panoramic and street-level 3D imagery, has been denied permission by the Modi government to map Indian cities, tourists spots, hills and rivers. This adds to the list of recent controversies (Google Earth, Geospatial Bill) on adoption of technology for maps in India.