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Deloitte Hit by Cyber-Attack, Says 'Very Few Clients' Affected

Associated Press | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Deloitte said in a statement Monday that the breach had affected "very few clients" and that government authorities were notified.

Donald Trump's Welcome Message To Immigrants Gets Mixed Response

Associated Press | Thursday September 21, 2017

Trump's video debuted as more immigrants are applying to become American citizens than ever before.

Google to Buy Part of HTC's Smartphone Operations for $1.1 Billion

Associated Press | Thursday September 21, 2017

Google will acquire a team of people who develop Pixel smartphones and receive a non-exclusive license for the Taiwanese firm's intellectual property.

Sindoor May Contain Unsafe Lead Levels, Says Study

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 21, 2017

Sindoor, a powder widely used in religious ceremonies, may contain unsafe levels of lead which is associated with lower IQ and growth delays in children, a study of samples from India and the US has found.

Words With Friends by Zynga Adds 50,000 Pop Culture Words

Associated Press | Wednesday September 20, 2017

The words include including BFF, fitspo, delish, FOMO, hangry, kween, smize, TFW, turnt, werk, yas — as well as bae and bestie.

Facebook May Be Facing an 'Era of Accountability'

Associated Press | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Facebook is under siege, facing questions from lawmakers and others seeking to rein in its enormous power.

Avril Lavigne the Most Dangerous Celebrity to Search on the Internet: McAfee

Associated Press | Wednesday September 20, 2017

McAfee said Tuesday that Lavigne, whose last album came out in 2013, was the most likely celebrity to land users on websites that carry viruses or malware.

Birth Records Of Children: India Pens Biggest Success Story

Associated Press | Wednesday September 20, 2017

Masaka (Uganda): Would a 15-year-old girl be married off by her parents in violation of the law? Would another girl, who looks even younger, get justice after an alleged statutory rape at the hands of an older man? In their impoverished communities in Uganda, the answers hinged on the fact that one girl had a birth certificate and the other didn’...

Steve Ballmer on Data for the People

Associated Press | Monday September 18, 2017

The former Microsoft CEO, philanthropist and LA Clippers owner talked about data —and the way people and machines collect it.

iPhone X Puts Exclamation Point on Apple's Pricing Strategy

Associated Press | Thursday September 14, 2017

The long-anticipated iPhone X unveiled Tuesday will sell for $999, double what the original iPhone cost a decade ago.

US Updates Self-Driving Car Guidelines as More Hit the Road

Associated Press | Thursday September 14, 2017

The new voluntary guidelines announced by US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao update policies issued last fall by the Obama administration.

Disney Streaming Service to Get Star Wars, Marvel

Associated Press | Friday September 8, 2017

The Disney service will be the only place to stream those movies on demand in the US as part of a monthly subscription.

IBM, MIT Partner on Artificial Intelligence Research

Associated Press | Thursday September 7, 2017

IBM is planning to spend $240 million over the next decade to create an artificial intelligence research lab at MIT.

Shell Companies' Directors May Face Up To 10 Years Jail, Says Government

Business | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

The government has also identified chartered accountants, company secretaries and cost accountants associated with shell firms in certain cases.

Apple, Google, Other US Tech Firms Slam Trump's Plan for Ending DACA Protections

Associated Press | Wednesday September 6, 2017

Tech companies have pushed back against efforts to curb immigration, which they see as vital to their industry.

McDonald's Case: Tribunal To Hear Vikram Bakshi's Plea On Thursday

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 6, 2017

CPRL has ceased to use the McDonald's name, system, trademark, designs and its associated intellectual property, among others from September 5.

Lyft Expands Services Across 32 US States

Associated Press | Friday September 1, 2017

Lyft announced Thursday that it is offering service to passengers in every corner of 32 US states, including hard-to-reach rural areas.

Investor Suit Against Former Uber CEO Moved to Arbitration

Associated Press | Thursday August 31, 2017

A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that an investor lawsuit targeting Uber Technologies' former CEO must be moved to private arbitration.

CPI(M) Won't Join Electoral Alliance Involving Congress: Sitaram Yechury

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 29, 2017

The CPI(M) will not be part of any electoral alliance involving the Congress though it will continue to be associated with JD(U) rebel Sharad Yadav's 'save composite culture' campaign, joined by opposition parties including the Congress, the Left party said today.

Walmart Partners Google to Launch Voice-Activated Shopping

Associated Press | Wednesday August 23, 2017

It's Google's biggest retail partnership - and the most personalized shopping experience it offers - as it tries to broaden the reach of its voice-powered assistant Home speaker.

Verizon Tweaks Prices, Cuts Video Quality on Unlimited Plans

Associated Press | Wednesday August 23, 2017

All major US carriers now offer unlimited plans after years of steering people toward paying extra for using more data.

Electronic Arts, NFL Partner on Madden NFL 18 Fan Competition for Players and Teams

Associated Press | Tuesday August 22, 2017

It makes the NFL the first pro sports league in the US to commit all of its teams to a competitive gaming program, and a massive esports competition.

Why AI Visionary Andrew Ng Teaches Humans to Teach Computers

Associated Press | Tuesday August 22, 2017

To push the boundaries of artificial intelligence further, one of the world's most renowned researchers in the field says many more humans need to get involved.

Hollywood's Hacking Pains Are Bigger Than Movie Leaks

Associated Press | Monday August 21, 2017

Piracy is a long-running and even routine issue for Hollywood, whether it's bootleg DVDs or file-sharing sites.

Alleged Yahoo Hacker in Canada Agrees to Extradition to US

Associated Press | Monday August 21, 2017

An extradition hearing for the 22-year-old Baratov had been scheduled for early September, but he signed documents before a Canadian judge Friday agreeing to waive it.

Hate Speech: What Apple, Google, Facebook, Other Tech Firms Are Doing About It

Associated Press | Friday August 18, 2017

A look at some of the technology services that have banned hate groups or have otherwise come out against white supremacists and their supporters.

Foxconn Display Panel Factory in the US Takes One Step Closer to Reality

Associated Press | Friday August 18, 2017

Wisconsin Assembly approved a $3 billion tax break Thursday with for Foxconn Technology Group to build a massive display panel factory in the state.

Game of Thrones Season 7 Episode 4 Leak: Star India Partner Says Leak Was 'Not a Hack'

Associated Press | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Prime Focus said it was "an illegal breach of obligations by the concerned persons despite PFT's continual internal emphasis on protocols of content security and ethical practices."

From Isaac Asimov to Aimee Mann, 'Robophobia' Plagues Humans

Associated Press | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Robophobia is a newfangled term for an irrational anxiety about robots and other advanced automation machines.

Google, GoDaddy Boot Neo-Nazi Site Daily Stormer That Mocked Rally Victim

Associated Press | Wednesday August 16, 2017

The Daily Stormer is infamous for orchestrating internet harassment campaigns carried out by its "Troll Army" of readers.