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March 24, 2012

Facebook says it may launch legal action against employers who ask for user passwords

With news of employers, colleges and government agencies requesting the Facebook login details of prospective employees and students, Facebook has issued a statement on the matter, highlighting that it believes the practice “undermines the privacy expectations and the security of both the user and the user’s friends,” suggesting that it could result in “unanticipated legal liability” for the parties that request it.

Nude iPhone photos spark privacy fears in China


Beijing: Smartphones like iPhones may not be well equipped to protect the owner’s privacy as a woman in China found out the hard way.
Photos and other data deleted from these phones can be easily recovered using a software, theShanghai Daily reported Friday.
A twenty-year-old woman was recently shocked to find her naked photos at a store in Ningbo city in eastern China. She had taken her phone to the store for repairs.

March 23, 2012

Cyberhacking: Last year was about activism, not money


New Delhi: Hacking activity increased worldwide last year and majority of the data breaches were aimed at advancing political and social objectives rather than financial gains, says a report.
There has been a dramatic rise of “hacktivism — cyberhacking — to advance political and social objectives”. Last year, about 58 percent of data stolen were attributed to hacktivism, according to ‘Verizon 2012 Data Breach Investigations Report’.

5 Amazing things you can do with Adobe’s new Photoshop CS6 Beta


ZooZ exits beta, bringing 3-line simplicity to mobile payments for iOS and Android


March 22, 2012

Asia cup'12 Finals: Pakistan v Bangladesh Highlights

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                                          Pakistan v Bangladesh Highlights, Mar 22nd, 2012                                                              
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Ban vs Pak: Pakistan beat Bangladesh in thrilling final to clinch Asia Cup




NEW DELHI: Pakistan held their nerve to beat Bangladesh in a nail biting final at Mirpur to clinch the Asia Cup trophy on Thursday. 

YouTube launches “one click fix” to improve the quality of your videos

When we’re trying to capture something really funny, awesome, or downright amusing with our camera, the video quality is the last thing we’re thinking about. Capture the moment is the goal, and if you do it right then you might just have the next “viral” gem on your hands.

Microsoft’s challenge to Apple: Windows 8 with Retina display


Tech website, TechCrunch has revealed that Windows 8 will be coming with retina display hen it launches. What is retina display? You can’t not know unless you’ve been living in a cave. Apple’s new iPad has made retina display a daily phrase.

Intex launches Android tab for Rs 11900 in India

Intex Technologies, a company engaged in computer peripherals has launched the i-Tab, an eight-inch Android tablet priced at just Rs 11,900. The device called the iTab, comes with a 3G data card and a LAN adaptor.It also has a capacitive touch screen, in-built Wi-Fi and GPS software supported by Google Maps, memory capacity of 8GB expandable up to 32 GB and a battery back up of 5-6 hours.

March 21, 2012

Happy birthday Twitter – 6 years ago, @jack was ‘just setting up his twttr’

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On the 21st of March 2006, Jack Dorsey sent the first public tweet into 
the world (“just setting up my twttr”). Can you believe that was 6 years ago today?Dorsey was evidently one of the key people in the early days of Twitter, 

Why Apple’s new iPad isn’t able to charge while some games and apps are running

new ipadWe’ve already heard new iPad owners — and even the US Consumer Reports group — ratching up the issue of the increased heat put out by the device, and now it seems that charging the battery could be the next focus.

Apple’s new iPad runs no hotter than lukewarm tea, despite doubling graphics power


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Over the last few days, reports from users of Apple’s new iPad have indicated that it runs warmer than its predecessor, the iPad 2.This was confirmed today by Consumer Reports, who ran a battery of tests on the new tablet with thermometers and thermal imaging.

Asia cup'12 Match 6: Bangladesh v Srilanka Short Highlights

    Cricket Highlights –  Bangladesh v India 6th Match Highlights at Dhaka

Asia Cup: Bangladesh pip Sri Lanka to enter final, India out


Dhaka: Bangladesh reached its first Asia Cup final when it cruised past Sri Lanka by five wickets with nearly three overs to spare in a rain-disrupted match on Tuesday.Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in the final on Thursday at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium having upset both finalists from last year’s World Cup.

Android ad networks found accessing users’ private data

Researchers at the University of North Carolina have discovered that Android apps that run ads could be invading users’ privacy without their, or the app developers’, knowledge. The ad networks that many developers rely on to earn money exploit permissions granted to the app, often gathering information that users would not reasonably expect advertisers to have access to.

Want a job? Give your Facebook password


Seattle: When Justin Bassett interviewed for a new job, he expected the usual questions about experience and references. So he was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password.Bassett, a New York City statistician, had just finished answering a few character questions when the interviewer turned to her computer to search for his Facebook page. 

France data watchdog questions Google privacy

                           
France’s data protection watchdog has given internet search group Google three weeks to answer questions about its new privacy policy, as part of a Europe-wide investigation being led by the French regulator.In a letter to Google CEO Larry Page dated 16 March, the Commission Nationale de l’Informatique (CNIL) asked Google to explain what it will do with user data it collects, how long it will store it and whether it will be linked to the person’s real identity, as well as the legal justification for its approach.

March 20, 2012

Bangladesh make History, reach Asia Cup Final


Ban vs SL: Bangladesh spoil India's hope, beat Sri Lanka to reach Asia Cup final
Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal plays a shot during the Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka in Dhaka. 


















Cricket Desk: A new chapter in the history of Bangladesh cricket was opened today, as they shed the "minnows" tag and entered the Asia Cup final in style with a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. 

This is the first time, Bangladesh entered the final of a major tournament and they will cherish the day forever. They had beaten World Champions India in the last game and today they beat the World Cup runners-up Sri Lanka. This is the first time Sri Lanka did not reach the Asia Cup final.

When’s the best time to post on Google+? This app will tell you


Have you ever wondered if there’s an ideal time you should share your posts on Google+ so that they have more impact? Developer Daniel Treadwell did, and instead of staying in the dark, he decided to build a tool that will do just that – the aptly named Google+Timing.
Announcing the new app, Daniel writes:
“To attempt to aid you (and myself!) in getting the most out of your posts I have created Google+Timing, a site which analyzes your post history (capped at 100 posts for now) that highlights the days and hours in which your posts have the highest impact.”

Google will now tell you why messages wound up in your Gmail spam folder


Overall, Google does a great job at separating the email wheat from the email chaff.
In fact, one of the reasons I’m a rabid Gmail fan is its ability to kick junk email straight to the spam folder where it belongs so I don’t have to waste time doing that. I still check the folder regularly, just to make sure I don’t miss any important messages, but it’s rare for me to find any emails from real people in there.

Apple begins to ease new iPad availability, orders now showing 1-2 week deliveries


Having officially sold over 3 million new iPads since launch day, Apple has begun to ease constraints on availability as delivery times have been cut by a week on the company’s regional online stores.
Customers rushing to preorder the new iPad brought the Apple website to its knees on March 7 after the company opened ordering shortly after its San Francisco keynote. This pushed delivery times for the iPad to be pushed back to between 2-3 weeks, as Apple looked to ensure it had enough stock to fulfil orders in 10 launch countries.

New Wi-Fi roaming initiative could soon allow your smart device to connect to hotspots automatically


A new initiative between the GSMA and Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) announced today could see billions of smartphone and tablet owners effortlessly switch between mobile and Wi-Fi networks, without the hassle of locating hotspot hosts and keying in passwords.
Today’s announcement sees both parties commit to developing a technical and commercial framework for Wi-Fi roaming, which will use a device’s SIM card to authenticate a device on a Wi-Fi hotspot without any input from the user.

Why your Facebook stalker is not the real problem

                            

We live in networked conditions. This is a statement that can now be taken at face-value,and immediately explains our highly connected, inter-meshed environments.
Especially within the digital world, the World Wide Web has become synonymous with social networking systems, where increasingly all our access, communication and interaction is located within a series of interconnected networks.

F1: A good looking car is a fast car


In the battle of noses, the sleek and sharp made the platypus look ugly. In Formula One, it’s said, a good looking car is a fast car. On Sunday, in the 2012 Formula One season opener at the Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, it was conclusively proven that the McLaren-Mercedes MP4-27 is an outright ramp-scorcher by a country mile – she is beautiful, she hugs the bends and she has long legs. 
She danced an elegant dance of speed with a poise of a ballerina to Jenson Button’s caress. But, the same cannot be said about Lewis Hamilton’s grab-by-the-scruff-of-the-neck style of driving, leaving the 2008 champion mystified and sulking in equal measure after the race.

New iPad 'hacked' on launch day


                           New iPad 'hacked' on launch day
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NEW DELHI: iPad wasn't even a day in the market, when eager hackers pounced on the much-awaited device. Reportedly, the next-generation iPad was jailbroken within three hours of its market release on March 16.

"Musclenerd," a member of the iPhone Dev Team, posted a screenshot on Twitter on Mar. 16 showing how he got root access on the latest Apple tablet. Another member, Stefan Esser, or @i0nic, posted a video showing an untetheredjailbreak for his third-generation iPad. Finally, Grant Paul, or @chpwn, disclosed a third method to get root on the new iPad, PC Magazine reports.

Foods you shouldn't eat daily:::So,Please avoid


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While you may be making the utmost effort to eat healthy for the majority of your day, it is possible that there are the small daily mistakes you maybe making in your diet, which makeweight loss, or weight management more difficult and a slower process than it should be.

Sometimes it is these innocuous morsels of food that make a big difference when it comes to proper weight management. So what are these foods in your daily diet that you should avoid?

1. Glass of milk - While milk is a healthy addition to your meals, it could possibly be the one food that is hindering your progress. If you are used to having a glass of milk before you sleep, at breakfast, or even for a snack in the evening, take a break from drinking milk for a month. If you feel that its making a difference - making you less sluggish, helping you lose weight, clearing up your skin etc - this maybe the solution to your problems. Give it a go.

3 million iPads sold in less than a week

Cupertino: Apple Inc says it has sold 3 million iPads since Friday when it released the latest version of the tablet computer.
The new, third model comes with a faster processor, a much sharper screen and an improved camera. As with the previous models, prices start at $499 in the US.

The company began selling the latest tablet computer in the US and nine other countries Friday and will begin selling it in 24 more countries at the end of this week. 

Microsoft says no plans for new Xbox anytime soon

New York: Microsoft says it’s not coming out with a new Xbox gaming console anytime soon.
Some video game players had hoped that Microsoft Corp. would unveil an upgrade at the E3 Expo in June, a big, yearly video game conference in Los Angeles where game makers show off new wares and titles.

Adobe revenue slows ahead of upgrades, shares fall


Boston: Adobe Systems Inc, maker of Photoshop and Acrobat software, said revenue growth slowed as sales of its widely used Creative Suite software fell, missing its forecasts, ahead of widely anticipated product launches this quarter.
Revenue rose 1.7 percent to $1.045 billion in its fiscal first quarter ended March 2, slightly below the $1.054 billion average forecast of analysts polled by Thomson Reuters.

Apple’s stock closes above $600 for first time


                                
New York: Apple’s stock closed above $600 for the first time Monday, the same day the company announced plans to reward shareholders with a dividend and a share buyback program.
The stock rallied in the final minutes of trading to close at $601.10, an increase of $15.53, or 2.7 percent. On Thursday, the stock reached $600.01 briefly before falling to a closing price of $585.56.

March 19, 2012

Home Made Beauty Tips


                                    


 All these tips are safe and can be tried at home.


                                                Home Hair Cleanser
 Take a handful each of dried reetha, amla and shikakai. Soak them in one litre water overnight. Next day, simmer the herbs on a low fire till the water reduces by half. Allow the mixture to cool and then strain it with a clean cloth. Use the liquid to wash hair. This quantity should be enough for four to five washes. Refrigerate it. Make small quantities at a time.

India’s internet growth shoots past G-20 cousins: report


                                 
  
New Delhi: India’s internet economy is expected to reach Rs 10.8 trillion by 2016, as the country’s growth rate in this segment is far ahead of many of the developing nations, says a report by Boston Consulting Group.
According to a report in the Boston Consulting Group’s Connected World series, the Indian internet economy contributed Rs 3.2 trillion to the overall economy in 2010, representing 4.1 percent of GDP, and is projected to rise to Rs 10.8 trillion by 2016.

Diet for Younger Looking Skin

                   

Consumption of several types of vegetables and fruits truly help to renew one’s skin and increase production of collagen. Dermatologists highly recommend consumption of a minimum of eight servings of vegetables in order to detoxify skin. Below is a list of foods that are known to have the best anti aging properties.
  • It is highly recommended by the doctors to drink six to eight glasses of water in a day in order to keep your whole body and skin hydrated. Caffeinated drinks should be avoided as they will dehydrate your skin and give it a pale appearance.