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Another ransomeware attack in Kerala; Six SR computers hit

23-05-2017 16:10

In yet another #39;ransomeware#39; cyberattack in Kerala, six computers of the Southern Railway office were hit here today by the #39;WannaCry#39; virus, but there was no data loss, railway officials said.

How Is Technology Moving The Business Forward? New Metrics From Apptio Help Business Leaders Find Out - PR Newswire (press release)

23-05-2017 13:05 via prnewswire.com

How Is Technology Moving The Business Forward? New Metrics From Apptio Help Business Leaders Find Out
PR Newswire (press release)
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Apptio, Inc. (NASDAQ: APTI), the business system of record for hybrid IT, today introduced new business value metrics and analytics capabilities into its Cost Transparency application. Armed with this ...and more »

Nokia, Apple Settle Patent Dispute

23-05-2017 12:54

Nokia said it would receive an up-front cash payment and additional revenues from Apple, but did not specify the details of the patent deal.

Nokia 3310 Copycat Darago 3310 Sells for Rs 799

23-05-2017 12:54

If you feel Rs 3,310 is too much for Nokia 3310 then you can opt for the Darago 3310 for just Rs 799.

NASA Finds More About Trappist-1 Star With 7 Earth Sized Planets

23-05-2017 12:54

Scientists announced that the TRAPPIST-1 system has seven Earth-sized planets at a NASA press conference on February 22.

Microsoft Announces Teams Connector For Flow

23-05-2017 12:54

Microsoft Flow is a service for automating workflow across the growing number of apps and SaaS services.

Lenskart.com Ties up With Truecaller to Improve Customer Service

23-05-2017 12:54

The integration will enable the unique Lenskart number used for follow-ups to appear with the label ‘Lenskart Order Info’ and will appear as a ‘Priority call’ on the Truecaller interface.

Instagram Brings 'Archive' Feature to Let You Store Photos Privately

23-05-2017 12:54

When Instagrammers do not get the traction they want from their posts, they delete the content which also deprives Instagram of monetizable content.

Huawei Closes up to Apple, Samsung in Smartphone Sales

23-05-2017 12:54

The Chinese network-to-consumer-electronics builder increased its market share to 9 percent during the first quarter from 8.3 percent in the year-earlier period.

Google AI AlphaGo Takes on Chinese Go Master in a Round of 3

23-05-2017 12:54

Google and its parent Alphabet Inc's services are largely banned in China.

Facebook to Help Users Discover Local News With Upcoming Products

23-05-2017 12:54

The tests, part of the Facebook Journalism Project, have just begun and are on three products.

Ericsson Introduces Dual Band Solutions For Indian Telecom Operators

23-05-2017 12:54

The "Dual Band Dot" combines two frequency bands (1800MHz and 2100MHz) in one form factor thereby simplifying deployment.

Cable, DTH to Attract Lower Taxes Under GST

23-05-2017 12:54

The GST Council has finalised 18 per cent tax rate on cable TV and Direct-To-Home (DTH) services.

Redmi 4 Flash Sale Causes Amazon India Website to Crash

23-05-2017 12:52

The next flash sale of Redmi 4 is on May 30 at 12PM.

European Shares Slightly Higher on Gains in Technology Stocks - Morningstar.com

23-05-2017 12:43 via morningstar.com

European Shares Slightly Higher on Gains in Technology Stocks
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The blast at a concert hall in Manchester late Monday, which British police were treating as a terrorist attack, left at least 22 people dead. Such attacks in the Western world have had a limited impact on financial markets in recent times. The British ...and more »

Technology trends and their impact on real estate - South China Morning Post

23-05-2017 11:13 via scmp.com

South China Morning Post
Technology trends and their impact on real estate
South China Morning Post
Over the past few years, the world has witnessed significant progress in technological development, especially in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data and robotics. Further progress on technology is likely to converge into “the fourth ...

Toyota, MIT to Explore Blockchain Technology for Driverless Cars - News18

23-05-2017 11:04 via news18.com

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Toyota, MIT to Explore Blockchain Technology for Driverless Cars
News18
Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyoda (R) shakes hands with its executive technical advisor and CEO of its new company Toyota Research Institute Gill Pratt during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan. (Image: REUTERS). Toyota Research Institute, a ...and more »

The World's First Robotic Kitchen: Relax While Technology Cooks Your Food - NDTV

23-05-2017 09:56 via food.ndtv.com

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The World's First Robotic Kitchen: Relax While Technology Cooks Your Food
NDTV
Life today is getting really fast and busy, where we hardly have the time to do anything that we like as we are busing managing our hectic schedules. We come home late from our work and often feel lazy to cook a nutritious and delicious meal for ...

Sweden Tourism Lists Entire Country on Airbnb

23-05-2017 09:13

Unlike vacation rentals, there's no booking or money required.

Paytm Payments Bank Launched in Noida: Here is All You Should Know

23-05-2017 09:13

Renu Satti will be the CEO of Paytm Payments Bank.

Paytm Payments Bank Launched, Aims at 500 Million Customers in 3 Years

23-05-2017 09:13

Targeting 500 million customers by 2020, digital payments firm Paytm on Tuesday launched its payments bank with 4 percent interest rate and cashbacks on deposits.

The 'digital handmade': how 3D printing became a new craft technology - The Conversation AU

23-05-2017 08:44 via theconversation.com

The Conversation AU
The 'digital handmade': how 3D printing became a new craft technology
The Conversation AU
Tom Lee is currently working with Berto Pandolfo in a research program at UTS looking at innovative solutions for the design and manufacture of objects in the context of small batch production. Partners. University of Technology Sydney provides funding ...

TCS Creates Solution That Promises to Cut Down Street Lighting Cost by Half

23-05-2017 05:58

The software, which comes amid a greater thrust on Smart Cities, cuts energy consumption using self-learning algorithms.

Symantec Says Highly Likely North Korea Group Behind Ransomware Attacks

23-05-2017 05:58

Analysts have been weighing in with various theories on the identity of those behind WannaCry, and some early evidence had pointed to North Korea.

OYO Launches 'OYO Townhouse' Mid-market Offering in Bengaluru

23-05-2017 05:58

The company plans to have 25 active OYO Townhouse properties by the end of 2017, in Bengaluru alone.

EU to Conclude Google Antitrust Cases in Next Few Months

23-05-2017 05:58

Google has in the past rejected the accusations, saying that its innovations had increased choice for European consumers.

Zomato got lucky, you might not: Stolen data could make you vulnerable to extortion

23-05-2017 05:34

Even if a hacker is not able to get his or her hands on your financial details, personal details like email id and phone number hold a lot of value in the market and can be misused.

Nuclear developers stumble over technology and financing - Financial Times

23-05-2017 04:57 via ft.com

Financial Times
Nuclear developers stumble over technology and financing
Financial Times
Olkiluoto island on the west coast of Finland is a showcase for the best and the worst of nuclear power. Sample the FT's top stories for a week. You select the topic, we deliver the news. Select topic. Select topic, Top Stories, Brexit, US Election ...

Navy's Next-Generation Jammer is Designed to Enable Stealth Technology and Counter Modern Chinese & Russian ... - Scout

23-05-2017 04:43 via scout.com

Scout
Navy's Next-Generation Jammer is Designed to Enable Stealth Technology and Counter Modern Chinese & Russian ...
Scout
The Navy's Next-Generation Jammer, to be ready by 2021, is designed to jam multiple radars at the same time and defeat future high-tech enemy air defenses. Developers say it could increase the effectiveness of stealth technology. The Navy is ...and more »

MTA testing technology to detect people on train tracks - New York Daily News

23-05-2017 03:08 via nydailynews.com

New York Daily News
MTA testing technology to detect people on train tracks
New York Daily News
Certain trains will be equipped with thermal cameras and lasers that detect a person or object on tracks. The technology will be tested in an undisclosed station. ( Marcus Santos/For New York Daily News). BY Dan Rivoli. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS. Monday ...

Saliem Fakir & Ellen Davies - Daily Maverick

23-05-2017 00:19 via dailymaverick.co.za

Daily Maverick
Saliem Fakir & Ellen Davies
Daily Maverick
Poor governance at Eskom is overshadowing an issue that should be of much greater concern to the utility and policymakers: the rapid development of new technology in the energy space. The overwhelming focus of commentators in the energy sector over ...

Stocks bounce back as technology and defense companies climb - Los Angeles Times

23-05-2017 00:15 via latimes.com

Los Angeles Times
Stocks bounce back as technology and defense companies climb
Los Angeles Times
Strong gains for technology companies helped lead U.S. stocks higher Monday. Defense contractors also climbed as the market continued to bounce back from a bout of turbulence last week. Stocks rose for the third day in a row. Technology companies are ...and more »

Another ransomeware attack in Kerala; Six SR computers hit

How Is Technology Moving The Business Forward? New Metrics From Apptio Help Business Leaders Find Out - PR Newswire (press release)

Nokia, Apple Settle Patent Dispute

Nokia 3310 Copycat Darago 3310 Sells for Rs 799

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NASA Finds More About Trappist-1 Star With 7 Earth Sized Planets

Microsoft Announces Teams Connector For Flow

Lenskart.com Ties up With Truecaller to Improve Customer Service

Instagram Brings 'Archive' Feature to Let You Store Photos Privately

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Huawei Closes up to Apple, Samsung in Smartphone Sales

Google AI AlphaGo Takes on Chinese Go Master in a Round of 3

Facebook to Help Users Discover Local News With Upcoming Products

Ericsson Introduces Dual Band Solutions For Indian Telecom Operators

Cable, DTH to Attract Lower Taxes Under GST

Redmi 4 Flash Sale Causes Amazon India Website to Crash

European Shares Slightly Higher on Gains in Technology Stocks - Morningstar.com

Technology trends and their impact on real estate - South China Morning Post

Toyota, MIT to Explore Blockchain Technology for Driverless Cars - News18

The World's First Robotic Kitchen: Relax While Technology Cooks Your Food - NDTV

Sweden Tourism Lists Entire Country on Airbnb

Paytm Payments Bank Launched in Noida: Here is All You Should Know

Paytm Payments Bank Launched, Aims at 500 Million Customers in 3 Years

The 'digital handmade': how 3D printing became a new craft technology - The Conversation AU

TCS Creates Solution That Promises to Cut Down Street Lighting Cost by Half

Symantec Says Highly Likely North Korea Group Behind Ransomware Attacks

OYO Launches 'OYO Townhouse' Mid-market Offering in Bengaluru

EU to Conclude Google Antitrust Cases in Next Few Months

Zomato got lucky, you might not: Stolen data could make you vulnerable to extortion

Nuclear developers stumble over technology and financing - Financial Times

Navy's Next-Generation Jammer is Designed to Enable Stealth Technology and Counter Modern Chinese & Russian ... - Scout

MTA testing technology to detect people on train tracks - New York Daily News

Saliem Fakir & Ellen Davies - Daily Maverick

Stocks bounce back as technology and defense companies climb - Los Angeles Times