Cisco announces a $100 million joint venture with China’s Inspur Group

Networking powerhouse Cisco Systems announced a $100 million joint venture with China’s information technology firm Inspur Group on Wednesday during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to a U.S.-China tech summit in Seattle. The deal, which includes reselling Cisco networking gear and jointly developing a broad spectrum of software and hardware, is part of a $10 billion China investment initiative announced by the San Jose networking giant in June. Inspur, headquartered in Jinan, China, will have a 51 percent stake in the new venture.
29 September 2015, 13:52 PM

Google to set up Wi-Fi in 400 Indian railway stations

Google is to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 Indian railway stations that carry millions of passengers every day.
28 September 2015, 07:27 AM

Amazon launches video services, new devices in Japan

US online giant Amazon says it is launching its streaming video service in Japan along with its Fire TV devices.
25 September 2015, 12:59 PM

Gmail adds ability to block email, but there's a better way

Google says that their users will now be able to ‘block’ specific email addresses-except that they are not really blocked and Google already has more powerful tools to eradicate offensive email that are already in Gmail.
23 September 2015, 11:05 AM

Shades of 'Star Trek'? Quantum teleportation sets distance record

Scientists claim to have achieved a record-breaking distance in quantum teleportation, reports Live Science
23 September 2015, 04:59 AM

Drones build rope bridge that humans can cross (video)

Quadcopter drones have been programmed to build a rope bridge capable of supporting the weight of a human.
23 September 2015, 04:42 AM

Apple moving forward on building a car: Report

Apple is speeding up work on a project that could lead to the California tech giant building its own electric car.
22 September 2015, 11:24 AM

Skype service 'restored' after network problems

A problem with Skype's status system has been fixed, after many people were unable to use the service.
22 September 2015, 06:26 AM

Skype service taken offline by network problems

A problem with Skype's status system causes many people to be unable to use the service currently.
21 September 2015, 11:38 AM

SSL Wireless Introduces SMS Banking Service for Bank Alfalah

Bank Alfalah, with technical collaboration of Software Shop Limited (SSL Wireless), a Mobile Solution Provider of the country, has launched the “SMS Alert
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

CHALO bags investors from Silicon Valley

An Investment agreement was signed between CHALO Technologies Ltd. and the angel investor Clyde Wu was held in the offices of CHALO Technologies Ltd.,
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Lose your phone, not your data

If you are one of those unfortunate who has gotten mugged, I sympathise. Losing your phone, especially today when we practically live on it, can be difficult. But more important and valuable than your phone is the massive amount of personal data, pictures and files that is not at the hands of someone else. While there are steps you should take the soonest your phone has been lost to you, there are a few steps before hand that gives an extra layer of security which could make all the difference.
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Criminals behind the CoinVault ransomware got busted

On Monday 14, September, the Dutch police arrested two young men, 18 and 22 years old, from Amersfoort, the Netherlands. The duo is suspected of
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Tech Bits

Malware-ridden apps found in Apple's Chinese App Store
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Financial Service for ICT Entrepreneurs officially launched

To solve the capital/investment problem for the ICT entrepreneurs and companies of the country, BASIS and IDLC have officially launched a complete financial
20 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Online security for the average internet user

Here are a few internet security and privacy basics to save you from the hassle of having your information or account stolen.
20 September 2015, 07:04 AM

Apple iOS 9: Better battery life and slick new features

The release of iOS 9, Apple's new mobile operating system, marks the first taste many folks will get of its vision for the future of mobile devices
18 September 2015, 05:56 AM

Lock screen flaw found in Android

A security flaw in Android let's people bypass the lock screen on a mobile screen has been discovered by researchers at the University of Texas
17 September 2015, 08:55 AM

Ahmed’s ‘bomb’ clock

A clock made by a 14-year US boy became a hot topic worldwide.
17 September 2015, 07:21 AM

9 ways the world is supporting Ahmed Mohamed

Scientists, politicians, and other STEM advocates have taken to Twitter to express their support and encouragement for 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed's ingenuity.
17 September 2015, 06:42 AM