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Uber faces criminal investigation over secret Greyball technology - Telegraph.co.uk

05-05-2017 18:08 via telegraph.co.uk

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Uber faces criminal investigation over secret Greyball technology
Telegraph.co.uk
Uber is facing a criminal investigation by the US government over its use of technology that helps drivers avoid officials trying to clamp down on the ride-sharing firm. Uber is accused of using the software, known as “Greyball”, to evade local ...
Uber Faces Federal Inquiry Over 'Greyball' TechnologyInc.com
Uber faces criminal investigation after evading the law with 'Greyball' toolThe

South Asia Satellite Launched Successfully, PM Modi Lauds Scientists

05-05-2017 17:49

The mission, which is expected to last for the next 12 years, is completely funded by India at a total expense Rs 235 Crore.

Making the most of technology in Jewish education - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

05-05-2017 17:40 via jta.org

Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Making the most of technology in Jewish education
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
An Israeli working with campers at the Union for Reform Judaism's 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy in New Jersey. (URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy). (JTA) — You've seen the advertisements: A fit young woman pedals a stationary bicycle while an instructor on a ...and more »

Huawei Rolls Out EMUI 5.0 With One-Button Navigation, Faster Memory Recycling

05-05-2017 16:58

Based on Android 7.0 Nougat, EMUI 5.0 aims to provide easier switching between user spaces with a single touch, fast data transfer and faster file sharing capabilities.

'Girl Power Technology Day' is Positively Richmond - WRIC

05-05-2017 16:39 via wric.com

WRIC
'Girl Power Technology Day' is Positively Richmond
WRIC
Eisenhauer is only in the sixth grade, but the G.H. Moody Middle School student already knows what she wants to be when she grows up. “I'm really interested in aerospatial engineering,” she explains. “Mostly, I think airplanes and aerodynamics are ...and more »

Big enough for King Kong: Animatronics company Creature Technology signs lease deal - The Sydney Morning Herald

05-05-2017 16:16 via smh.com.au

The Sydney Morning Herald
Big enough for King Kong: Animatronics company Creature Technology signs lease deal
The Sydney Morning Herald
A budding Melbourne art company which manufactures enormous stage-show quality animals and life-like animatronics for international arenas has signed a major industrial lease deal in Fishermans Bend. Creature Technology – established 11 years ago ...and more »

Cognizant Technology Keeps Pushing Profits Higher - Motley Fool

05-05-2017 16:05 via fool.com

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Cognizant Technology Keeps Pushing Profits Higher
Motley Fool
Some companies post dramatic growth and wow investors with the pace of their gains. Yet much of the time, the most solid companies have less exciting but steady and dependable growth. That's been the case lately with Cognizant Technology Solutions ...
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Reports 5% Advance In Q1 EarningsNasdaq
How Analysts See Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Perform In The Year Ahea

20 things we don't do anymore because of technology - USA TODAY

05-05-2017 15:30 via usatoday.com

USA TODAY
20 things we don't do anymore because of technology
USA TODAY
See if this sounds familiar: You're not sure where your U.S. road atlas is or if you even own one. It's been so long since you licked a stamp, you've forgotten what it tastes like. You've seen more scrumptious two-minute videos in the past week than ...

How Nigeria can make quick return from space technology — Expert - Vanguard

05-05-2017 14:24 via vanguardngr.com

Vanguard
How Nigeria can make quick return from space technology — Expert
Vanguard
Abuja – The Director, Centre for Satellite Technology Development, Dr Spencer Onuh, says Nigeria requires more communication satellites for it to make quick returns on its investments in space technology. Onuh said in an interview in Abuja on Friday ...and more »

United States to Seek Social Media Details From Certain Visa Applicants

05-05-2017 12:59

The proposed requirements would apply to visa applicants identified for extra scrutinies.

Ubisoft Hints at Far Cry 3 Return With Teaser Post

05-05-2017 12:59

"An island we never really left. Does it remind you of something?"

Uber Faces Criminal Probe Over Software Used to Evade Authorities

05-05-2017 12:59

The company prohibited the use of Greyball shortly after the New York Times revealed its existence in March.

Tablet Market Extends Slide As Consumer Habits Shift

05-05-2017 12:59

IDC reported an 8.5 percent drop in global tablet shipments to 36.2 million. This was the 10th straight quarterly decline for tablets.

Smartphone, Tablet Use May up Speech Delay in Toddlers

05-05-2017 12:59

The study showed that for each 30-minute increase in hand-held screen time, there was a 49 percent increased risk of expressive speech delay.

Sennheiser HE 1 Are World's 'Most Expensive' Headphones at Rs 45 Lakh, Here's Why

05-05-2017 12:59

Here is why the Sennheiser HE 1 beats the price barriers and the regular audio concepts known to many.

Over 2 Lakh Mobile Towers Set up in 9 Months by Government

05-05-2017 12:59

The minister also reiterated about the government's recent initiative to check the mobile tower radiation to allay fears about its adverse effect on health.

Oracle Expands Cloud Footprints in Germany, Says Hello to VMware

05-05-2017 12:59

The Oracle Cloud EU Region in Germany is expected to come online in the second half of this year.

Oppo, Vivo Show Fastest Growth as Chinese Smartphone Shipments Grow 4% in Q1

05-05-2017 12:59

The report by market research firm Counterpoint indicated that smartphone brands like Oppo and Vivo saw the fastest growth followed by Huawei, extending their lead over Apple, Xiaomi and Samsung by a large margin.

Nokia 3310 Now Shipping: Nokia Mobile Teases the Iconic Phone's Availability On Twitter

05-05-2017 12:59

In a tweet, the company said that "Your 17-year wait is over, now shipping. #Nokia3310".

Infosys Plays Down Cost Concerns from Plan of Hiring 10,000 US Staff

05-05-2017 12:59

Infosys said its plans to hire thousands of workers in the United States would enable faster deployment of staff in areas such as big data and cloud.

Call Drops: Constantly Monitoring All Factors, Says Manoj Sinha

05-05-2017 12:59

IVRS is helping the government in identifying blind spots in areas that do not receive mobile signals or get weak ones.

Bad Passwords Are a Significant Threat to Cyber Security in India

05-05-2017 12:59

There is still lack of awareness about password management among the masses.

Apple Plans New Store in 'Red Dot' Singapore

05-05-2017 12:59

Apple is getting ready to open its first Apple Store in Singapore on the island's prime Orchard Road shopping boulevard.

Andhra CM Turns to California For Technology Help

05-05-2017 12:59

Naidu, leading a high-level delegation, met California Governor Jerry Brown at Sacramento on Thursday.

Active Video Games Good For Brain Health: Research

05-05-2017 12:59

Together the studies looked at the effects of active video gaming, including devices such as Wii and Xbox Kinect, on the cognitive health of 926 participants.

Fintech fund Rainmatter invests $233K in Balance Technology ... - VCCircle

05-05-2017 12:26 via vccircle.com

VCCircle
Fintech fund Rainmatter invests $233K in Balance Technology ...
VCCircle
Bangalore-based Balance Technology Pvt Ltd, which runs fintech app Balance, has raised Rs 1.5 crore (around $233000) from Rainmatter, a fintech fund and ...and more »

Evolving patent law and royalty rate in 5G technology - ETTelecom.com

05-05-2017 12:12 via telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Evolving patent law and royalty rate in 5G technology
ETTelecom.com
Evolving patent law and royalty rate in 5G technology By T. Ramakrishna and Satyadeep Kumar Singh The next Generation Mobile Networking technology popularly known as 5G (5th Generation New Radio (5G) is expected to provide more bandwidth with ...

Purisima bats for automation tax to combat job losses due to technology - Philippine Star

05-05-2017 12:09 via philstar.com

Philippine Star
Purisima bats for automation tax to combat job losses due to technology
Philippine Star
Cesar Purisima, a former finance secretary, said that robust public policy was needed to combat the negative effects of technological advancement on jobs. Philstar.com/File photo. MANILA, Philippines — Taxation on automation is one solution to the ...

Andhra CM Turns to California For Technology Help - News18

05-05-2017 11:20 via news18.com

News18
Andhra CM Turns to California For Technology Help
News18
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who began his week-long visit to the US, sought California state's help in areas like technology, industry and agriculture. Naidu, leading a high-level delegation, met California Governor Jerry Brown ...and more »

'Smart' denim promises touchscreen technology clothes - Hindustan Times

05-05-2017 09:44 via hindustantimes.com

Hindustan Times
'Smart' denim promises touchscreen technology clothes
Hindustan Times
This is clothing made from specially woven fabric with touch-screen control capabilities that can be designed in such a way to visually stand out or go unnoticed depending on designers' wishes. tech Updated: May 05, 2017 13:14 IST. Agence France-Presseand more »

Xiaomi Lets You Recycle Your E-waste and Will Pay As Well; Here is How

05-05-2017 09:36

The user can participate in the e-waste recycle programme for free while doing their bit for the environment.

Warren Buffet Sells a Third of Stake in IBM

05-05-2017 09:36

In April, IBM reported a bigger-than-expected decline in revenue for the first time in five quarters due to weak demand in its IT services business.

South Asia Satellite to Launch Today as PM Modi's Gift to Neighbours

05-05-2017 09:36

The GSLV F-09 rocket is set to take off from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh at 4:57 pm today.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Goes on Sale Today: Watch The Review Before You Buy It

05-05-2017 09:36

The device is officially now available for purchase in India. The Samsung Galaxy S8 is priced at Rs 57,900 and the S8+ is priced at Rs 64,900.

NASA-Funded RAISE Mission's Sounding Rocket to Take 1,500 Images of Sun in Five Minutes

05-05-2017 09:36

Scientists will launch on Friday a sounding rocket 320 kms up into the atmosphere, where in just five minutes, it will take 1,500 images of the Sun, NASA said.

Microsoft Next Big Announcement Set to Take Place On May 23 in Shanghai

05-05-2017 09:36

An announcement tweet from Microsoft's Vice President of devices Panos Panay included the hashtag "#Surface", hinting the company was ready to unveil Surface Pro 5.

Government Launches Phased Manufacturing Programme for Mobile Handsets

05-05-2017 09:36

The programme will be extended to parts/ sub-parts/ inputs for sub-assemblies as the manufacturing ecosystem evolves over the next few years.

Facebook's Virtual Reality Unit Oculus Shutters Film Studio

05-05-2017 09:36

Facebook paid $3 billion to acquire Oculus and retain its employees in 2014.

Facebook Set to Enter Hollywood, as it looks to Hire Producers for Making Movies

05-05-2017 09:36

Facebook makes personalised videos for its 1.9 billion users on anniversaries of notable events in their lives.

Facebook, Airtel to Roll Out 20,000 Express Wi-Fi Hotspots in India

05-05-2017 09:36

Facebook has rolled out in India, its ‘Express Wi-Fi’ service that offers Internet facility through public hotspots to users in rural parts of the country.