ZTE brings two new smartphones

Published On: November 16, 2016 09:20 PM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Nov 16: Evolution Enterprises, an authorized distributor of ZTE smartphones in Nepal, has launched two flagship Axon series smartphones -- Axon Elite and Axon Mini (premium edition) -- in the Nepali market.

WhatsApp adds secure video calling amid privacy concerns

Published On: November 16, 2016 10:57 AM NPT By: Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16: One of the world’s most popular means of communication, Facebook's (FB.O) WhatsApp, is adding fully encrypted video calling to its messaging app on Monday, a move that comes as privacy advocates worry about the potential for stepped-up government surveillance under a Trump administration.

Over 412 million adult-website credentials hacked

Published On: November 16, 2016 10:55 AM NPT By: Reuters

Login credentials for over 412 million users of adult websites run by California-based FriendFinder Networks Inc. were compromised last month in the largest hack of 2016, according to breach notification website LeakedSource.com.

Google moves to restrict ads on fake news sites

Published On: November 15, 2016 12:23 PM NPT By: Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 15: Alphabet Inc's Google said on Monday it is working on a policy change to prevent websites that misrepresent content from using its AdSense advertising network, a move aimed at halting the spread of "fake news" and other types of misinformation on the internet.

Zuckerberg again rejects claims of Facebook impact on U.S. election

Published On: November 14, 2016 04:20 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, Nov 14: Facebook Inc chief executive Mark Zuckerberg again rejected the idea that the social network affected the U.S. presidential election, saying late Saturday it is "extremely unlikely" news hoaxes changed the outcome.

Google Pixel phone hacked in under a minute

Published On: November 13, 2016 04:40 PM NPT By: Agencies

A team of Chinese hackers were able to hack into Google’s latest flagship device Pixel and it took them less 60 seconds.

An unusually large and bright Moon will adorn the night sky next Monday — the closest “supermoon” to Earth in 68 years and a chance for dramatic photos and spectacular surf.

Twitter still might save Vine

Published On: November 10, 2016 09:52 AM NPT By: Techcrunch

Vine may survive after all. Twitter is currently vetting multiple term sheets from companies offering to buy Vine and hopes to make a deal soon, multiple sources reveal. After announcing its plan to shut down Vine last month, Twitter received a large number of bids including several from Asia. It’s now working to decide who should run the short form video app.

Samsung considers changing Galaxy S8 release date

Published On: November 10, 2016 09:51 AM NPT By: Agencies

Samsung is preparing the next Samsung Galaxy flagship device after the failure of the Galaxy Note 7.

Data and cyber security

Published On: November 10, 2016 09:44 AM NPT By: Manish Adhikari

The Internet has revolutionized our modern society. Big data is the word of the day. Companies have vast access to data on a variety of issues from billions of internet users.