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Google refuses to apply 'right to be forgotten' globally
Google warned that applying the right to be forgotten globally would trigger a "race to the bottom" where "the Internet would only be as free as the world's least free place".
Instagram bans #goddess from site
Instagram has a history of what some users would call overzealous censorship.
Nokia launches spherical VR camera for creating 3D movies, games
The Ozo virtual reality camera takes video and audio in 360 degrees with eight sensors and microphones, and is the first from Nokia's digital media solutions business -- one of its new focuses for future growth.
New type of superfast light device could power future computers
If microchips could use photons instead of electrons to process and transmit data, computers could operate even faster.
New Windows 10 Lumia smartphones to include iris scanner, surface pen support, USB Type-C
The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL (codenamed Cityman and Talkman) are rumoured to come with the new USB Type-C port, wireless charging capability, and iris scanner, along with a host of new features.
Pakistan to shut down BlackBerry services by December 1 over security reasons
The company has faced similar problems in the past in India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia.
Sony enters drone market; to build unmanned aerial vehicles for business customers
The gadget maker aims to create a drone company that would go with the name Aerosense and offer services such as inspecting aged infrastructure and surveying land that is difficult to access.
YouTube hires former MTV executive to create original online series
Susanne Daniels will join as vice president, YouTube Orignals.
Microsoft reports biggest loss ever as it writes down Nokia business
The company said this month that it would cut 7,800 jobs, or nearly 7 per cent of its workforce, mainly in the phone hardware business.
High level of satisfaction found among Apple Watch owners: Survey
Customer satisfaction was found to reach 97 per cent -- adding together the 66 per cent who said they were "very satisfied/delighted" and the 31 per cent who said they were "somewhat satisfied" with the smartwatch.
Twitter timelines go blank for a brief period
At around 10 a.m., Twitter reportedly went down for a few minutes when timelines -- which display Twitter updates -- of many users "disappeared" across the world.
What the DoT panel on net neutrality has to say on the future of VoIP services in India
With the aim to make the Internet free and fair in India, the Department of Telecom panel has released its recommendations about net neutrality in India.
Read the full text of DoT committee report on net neutrality
The committee that was asked to look at the whole gamut of net neutrality in India has published its report.
Google adds new 'buy' button to mobile search ads
The feature, called "Purchases on Google," completes sales using financial information that already has been stored with Google.
iRist: Intex launches its first Android smartwatch in India at Rs 11,999
Intex claims to have become the first Indian smartphone player to launch an Android-based smartwatch.
More users consuming news via Facebook, Twitter: Study
Users of all genders, ages, races, demographics, education levels, and household incomes claimed that they consumed news through the site.