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WhatsApp Passes One Billion Users Milestone
WhatsApp has officially reached a massive milestone of one billion monthly active users, just six years after its founding.
Sensex choppy on derivatives expiry; ICICI, Bharti earnings eyed
Indian stock markets remained volatile on Thursday as traders balanced derivative expiries with global economic uncertainty.
Facebook shares soar as mobile drives big jump in ad sales
Facebook shares surged after the company reported a 52 percent jump in quarterly revenue, driven by massive mobile advertising growth.
Flipkart hires without interviews
Flipkart has partnered with Udacity to hire graduates directly based on their project profiles, bypassing traditional interview processes.
The best of CES 2016
The 2016 Consumer Electronics Show focused on evolutionary tech improvements rather than revolutionary breakthroughs across various product categories.
Long-delayed plan to end US oversight of ICANN could finally take effect this year
ICANN is preparing to transition to full independence from US government oversight, moving toward a multi-stakeholder governance model.
After setting iPhone record, Apple forecasts rare sales drop
Apple forecasts its first sales decline in over a decade despite record-breaking iPhone sales during the 2015 holiday season.
Air Force, Marines, bolster air power with major Super Hercules deal
The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $1 billion contract to produce 32 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the military.
Four concealed carry guns unveiled at SHOT Show
The annual SHOT Show featured the debut of four new concealed carry handguns, including the slim Walther PPS M2 and the Kimber K6s revolver.
SHOT Show: Blast an attacker with the new Taser
Taser has unveiled the 'Pulse', a compact, civilian-friendly self-defense device designed for easy concealment and effective stopping power.
Magnetic device lets smartphones test your blood
Researchers have developed a portable magnetic levitation device that pairs with smartphones to perform rapid, affordable blood analysis.
Guns made of meteorite: Price tag $1 million
Cabot Guns is auctioning a pair of luxury 1911-style pistols crafted from a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite, valued at over $1 million.
Simple ways to save big money on a smartphone and cellular plan
Save money on your mobile bills by using comparison tools like MyRatePlan to analyze carrier deals and smartphone pricing effectively.
Intel nabs Guinness world record for flying a bunch of drones
Intel has set a Guinness World Record by flying 100 drones simultaneously. The company is focusing heavily on drone technology and the Internet of Things.
Bollywood film on social media to soon go on floors
Filmmaker Anand Kumar is set to produce a bold new Bollywood film titled Viral, which explores the impact of social media on modern relationships.
Apple Music now boasts more than 10 million paying subscribersc
Apple Music has officially surpassed 10 million paying subscribers, marking a significant 50% growth in just three months.
Microsoft set to end technical support, security updates for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10
Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10 on January 12, urging users to upgrade to IE11 or Edge.
New smart gun technology may help with gun safety in the US
Smart gun technology is gaining renewed interest as a potential solution for improving firearm safety in the United States.
CES 2016: World's 1st passenger drone unveiled by Chinese manufacturer
Chinese manufacturer EHang has unveiled the world's first passenger-carrying autonomous drone at CES 2016. The vehicle is designed for short-distance travel.
Iceman Otzi's gut bug sheds light on human migration
Scientists studying the gut bacteria of the ancient mummy Otzi are gaining new insights into human migration patterns. The findings reveal historical health data.