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Jallikattu gets Centre nod: Bull taming is cruelty at its best, govt is using issue for electoral win in TN
The Indian government faces criticism for attempting to legalize Jallikattu and other bull-related sports despite Supreme Court bans.
Praying Mantises Given 3D Specs By Scientists
Scientists at Newcastle University are using tiny 3D glasses on praying mantises to study how their brains process depth perception.
Hacker Released After Less Than Two Years
Deniss Calovskis, a hacker involved in the massive Gozi trojan scheme, has been released from prison after serving 21 months.
Adware, beware! Microsoft plans to retaliate against software that doesn't behave
Microsoft is set to implement new security measures in March to detect and remove intrusive adware that compromises browser control.
Google Translate 'technical error' labels Russia as evil kingdom of 'Mordor'
Google Translate faced backlash after a technical error incorrectly labeled Russia as the evil kingdom of Mordor and insulted its foreign minister.
iPad Pro first-take review: Yes, it can be a laptop stand-in
The new 12.9-inch iPad Pro proves to be a viable laptop alternative for mobile professionals, especially when paired with the Smart Keyboard.
Tech is forcing us to redefine how we work
The definition of “work” is starting to change. I realized this the other day when I stopped at a Starbucks for breakfast. I connected to Google Fiber and my laptop connection purred along at 100Mbps. I connected my tablet and my phone as well, then ran speed tests on all three d
iPad Pro review roundup: Inching closer to a laptop replacement
Early reviews of the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro suggest it is a powerful device, though it falls short of being a complete laptop replacement.
3 online businesses you can start right now
The holiday season is an exciting time. It's a time for travel, family, positive thoughts, great food, love and joy. The downside is the cost of those things, which adds up fast. There is a way to make money, though, to pay for your holiday expenses. You just need to become your
Tech Take: Hands on with the Motorola Moto X
A hands-on review of the Motorola Moto X, highlighting its customizable design, clean Android experience, and voice-command features.
Samsung, others seek piece of nascent smartwatch market
Samsung and other tech companies showcased new computerized wristwatches this week — all aimed at challenging Apple, a relative newcomer to selling smartwatches. Apple Watch was the leading smartwatch in the second quarter, with an estimated 4 million shipped worldwide, for a mar
FAA proposes record $1.9M fine against drone operator for 'unauthorized' flights
So this is what happens if you push the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) too far on the issue of commercial drone flights. The agency on Tuesday proposed a colossal $1.9 million fine for Chicago-based drone operator SkyPan for allegedly "endangering the safety of our airspac
Is Apple a cult? New York University Historian says 'it obviously is'
NYU historian Erica Robles-Anderson explores why Apple's brand loyalty and corporate culture mirror the structure and fervor of a religious cult.
4 arrested in connection with deadly Sydney police shooting
Australian police have arrested four men in connection with the terror-linked murder of a civilian police employee in Sydney.
Microsoft to open giant NY City store this month, just a few blocks from Apple's
Microsoft is set to open a flagship store in Manhattan three weeks today. The new store is located on Fifth Avenue and 53rd Street, just a five-minute walk from Apple's famous glass-cube store. It's the computer giant's first flagship outlet in the city and its largest to date. V
Facebook's first satellite will beam Internet to rural Africa starting in 2016
Facebook is launching a satellite project in 2016 to provide internet access to rural Africa as part of its Internet.org initiative.
GPS app directs woman to her death
A Brazilian woman was tragically killed after her Waze GPS app directed her car into a dangerous slum area. Police are investigating the incident.
6 top features of the new Apple iPhone 6s
Apple's iPhone 6s introduces several new features including a 12-megapixel camera, faster Wi-Fi, and hands-free Siri activation.
Google forced to unbundle Android apps in Russia
Russia's antitrust regulator has ordered Google to stop forcing preinstallation of its apps on Android devices following a complaint by Yandex.
With iOS 9, Apple’s giant iPad Pro will make run at Microsoft Windows hybrids
The iPad Pro – Apple’s just-announced jumbo tablet – combined with the newest iOS software upgrade, could be a formidable competitor to Microsoft’s Surface tablet and other Windows hybrid devices. Let’s start with the virtual keyboard. The iPad Pro’s laptop-sized 12.9-inch screen