39% internet users in US believe they were affected by Heartbleed

The Pew Research Center report found 39% of US internet users took steps to protect their data such as changing passwords or cancelling accounts.

WASHINGTON: Many Americans scrambled to protect their personal information online after learning of the Heartbleed internet flaw, and some believe their data was stolen, a survey showed Wednesday.

The Pew Research Center report found 39% of US internet users took steps to protect their data such as changing passwords or cancelling accounts.Six percent of the online users said they believed they lost data as a result of Heartbleed, Pew found.

Split bills, tip with new PayPal's MyCheck

New technology for PayPal users called MyCheck will give more options like 'split bills' and 'tip the server.'

WASHINGTON: New technology for PayPal users called MyCheck will give more options like 'split bills' and 'tip the server' with their phone when dining out.

According to CNET, Paypal has collaborated with MyCheck, and now it allows users to pay for select restaurants, split bills and tip their server right from PayPal mobile app.

MyCheck offers a consumer-facing app of its own, available for Android and iOS, the report added.

PayPal's app already offered some features like "pay at table", order-ahead and other such services by working with various companies.

Soon, charge mobile phones with your body heat

LONDON: Scientists have devised new technology which generates electricity from body heat, allowing you to charge electronic devices on the go. 

Professor Byung Jin Cho from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in South Korea is leading the team working on a thermoelectric (TE) generator. 

The small and flexible generator, made from glass and fabric, can be used to power up heart monitors, smartglasses and other wearable tech. 

"Mobile phones consume high electrical energy compared to electrical sensors. Right now we are trying to make a sample that provides electricity for medical sensors," Cho said. 

"After that, smartphones will be the next application of the TE generator," Cho added. 

Nokia appoints Rajeev Suri as new CEO: All you need to know about India-born Nokia veteran

Nokia today announced 46-year-old India-born Rajeev Suri will be its new CEO. Suri had been the leading candidate for the position, ever since it was known that there will be a re-organisation within Nokia post the Microsoft takeover. “I am honored to have been asked to take this role, and excited about the possibilities that lie in our future. Nokia, with its deep experience in connecting people and its three strong businesses, is well-positioned to tap new opportunities during this time of technological change. I look forward to working with the entire Nokia team as we embark on this exciting journey,” Suri in a statement released by the company.

Chrome Beta Gets Another Update; Start Page Now Gets A Cleaner, Refreshed Look

The last update to Chrome Beta brought a nifty undo feature that allowed users to reopen a previously closed tab. Moreover if you kept clicking on the floating notification, you could undo all the previously closed tabs in the session.

This time around Google has given Chrome Beta’s start page a refresh and it certainly looks good. If you ask us, it now looks a lot similar to the desktop version of the Chrome browser with a leaner look. That lean look comes from the new Google start page which seems to be flatter and minimal compared to the current non-beta Chrome browser.

Now, manage emails better with 'Sanebox'

There are various services that let you send emails to others which get deleted once they read them.

WASHINGTON: A new mail management system is launched that analyzes user's emails, and sorts them according to one's past behavior.

According to The Good Techie, Sanebox separates important and unimportant emails according to user's behavior and automatically filters out unimportant email into a folder and summarizes it in a daily digest.

The result of which is that one's inbox is left with important and high priority emails.

This lamp can record and live-tweet your conversations

The lamp dubbed Conversnitch surreptitiously listens in on nearby conversations and posts snippets of transcribed audio on-line.

NEW YORK: Next time you lean against a lamp post while having a private conversation, think twice! 

Two US artists have developed a creepy new lamp that secretly records people's conversations and live tweets them. 

The lamp dubbed Conversnitch surreptitiously listens in on nearby conversations and posts snippets of transcribed audio on-line. 

New-York based artists Kyle McDonald and Brian House hope to raise questions about the nature of public and private spaces in an era when anything can be broadcast by ubiquitous, internet-connected listening devices, 'Wired.com' reported. 

US govt: Stop using Internet Explorer till bug is fixed

A US government cybersecurity watchdog has warned computer users Monday against using a version of the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser with a security hole that could allow hackers in.

The government's Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) said in a statement that it was aware of "active exploitation" of the security flaw in versions six through 11 of the flagship Explorer browser.

The agency, a unit of the Department of Homeland Security, urged computer users to take protective actions and "consider employing an alternative web browser until an official update is available."

The security flaw is of particular concern for computers running Windows XP, an older version of the operating system for which Microsoft has said it will no longer issue security updates. 

Why the future of internet is wireless

As part of its Project Loon, Google last year launched a balloon 20km (12.4 miles) into the skies above New Zealand, providing wireless speeds of up to 3G quality.

The internet may feel like it's everywhere, but large pockets of sky, swathes of land and most of the oceans are still beyond a signal's reach. 

Three decades after the first cellphone went on sale — the $4,000 Motorola DynaTAC 8000X "Brick" — half the world remains unconnected. For some it costs too much, but up to a fifth of the population, or some 1.4 billion people, live where "the basic network infrastructure has yet to be built," according to a Facebook white paper last month. 

Twitter rolls out redesigned profile for all users

WASHINGTON: Twitter's new Facebook-like profile design, which was earlier available only to a certain group of users, has finally been made public.

According to CNET, the design, though radically altered from Twitter's previous profile design, may look familiar as it smacks of Facebook's Timeline, especially with the massive photo up top and key biographical information displayed on the left.

Twitter users also have the option to pin a selected tweet to the top of their profile page.

Meanwhile, tweets with more activity appear larger as compared to the rest, the report added.

7 things to know while buying a laptop

Laptop designs and technology have changed considerably over the years and picking up a laptop that suits your needs and budget can be a challenging task. Follow these tips while buying a laptop…

Touchscreen

If you love gadgets that you can operate via touch, then a touchscreen laptop is right for you. For instance, the tile- and gesture-based Windows 8 interface is far easier to use with a touchscreen.

Touchscreen laptops also have a number of benefits. It is easier to scroll through web pages, start apps, browse images and view lengthy documents. In touchscreen laptops, you can also revert to traditional keyboard mode.As of now, touchscreens are available in Windows only. A touchscreen laptop with Windows 8 can be purchased for less than Rs 30,000.

LG G Flex review

LG’s ‘curveball’ is a unique Android experience at a great cost

We’ve reached a point where numbers aren’t everything when it comes to flagship smartphones. Yes, it is important to have good specifications since customers expect the best at the higher prices but they are also looking for something else, something unique. This could be design, choice of materials used or a killer feature that no one else has. LG decided it’s finally time to put its Plastic OLED display into mass production and the G Flex is the first commercial device to launch globally with it. Since this technology is still in its nascent stages, it’s going to be costly to produce, which reflects in the Flex’s retail price.

Recipe: Crab Curry

It is a mouth-watering delicacy

Ingredients: Three or four raw crabs, four potatoes, two onions (finely chopped), two tbsp turmeric paste, two tbsp red chilli paste, one tbsp ginger paste, one tsp garlic paste, bay leaves, garam masala, oil, two tbsp ghee, salt, two cups of water.

Method: Clean the crabs well and remove the hard shell. Mix turmeric, salt and fry, before keeping aside. In the same pan, fry the potatoes and keep aside. In a pan, heat ghee, add bay leaves and garam masala. Stir and fry for a few minutes, and add onions and stir. Add all pastes, salt and cook until the colour changes. Mix a bit of water, then add two cups more to fried potatoes and crabs. Cover and simmer gently until potatoes get cooked.

Tips for a glowing skin

Follow these simple rules...

1. For a glowing skin it's not only what you put on your skin it's also to what one puts inside both food and thoughts! So, eat healthy,think healthy and positive for a clear skin! Flax seeds, sesame, soya, nuts, fish&other sea food, palak, saag is very nourishing as provide oils needed more in this weather for skin and internal body systems.

2. Never sleep without cleansing your face even after a 2:00 am late night! As we sleep to vitalize our mind skin automatically rejuvenates and the last thing you put on your face is like food our dermis! So a good and potent night cream according to the individual skin care demand is the true need of hour at that time!

Ek Villain - Official Teaser Trailer

Ek Villain is a love story from the Director of Ashiqui 2. Starring Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor, this romantic thriller is set to release on 27th June 2014

Install Windows Phone 8.1 Preview On Your Handset Today

Showcased at BUILD conference, the Windows Phone 8.1 update has started rolling out for developers. As many of you would already know, the new software comes with a plethora of improvements such as virtual assistant Cortana, more customisable Start Screen, Action Center (copy of Android's notification bar), Internet Explorer 11, swipey keyboard, and tighter Skype integration. The best part is that the update is compatible with all WP8 handsets including the entry-level Nokia Lumia 520. Note that developer preview is not the final version of Windows Phone 8.1, so you may come across a few bugs.

Jealous of all those developers rocking the latest version of OS? Well, you too can participate in this program and get WP 8.1 update today. The procedure is quite easy, just follow these instructions:

Apple to recycle all products for free

The iPhone and iPad maker is detailing its efforts to cultivate a greener Apple in an environmental section on the company's website.

SAN FRANCISCO: Apple is offering free recycling of all its used products and vowing to power all of its stores, offices and data centres with renewable energy to reduce the pollution caused by its devices and online services.

The iPhone and iPad maker is detailing its efforts to cultivate a greener Apple in an environmental section on the company's website that debuted Monday. The site highlights the ways that the Cupertino, California, company is increasing its reliance on alternative power sources and sending less electronic junk to landfills.

TCS joins top 10 global IT services companies club

Twelve years ago, when TCS’ revenues were about $1 billion, then CEO S Ramadorai had laid out a vision to be among the top 10 by 2010. 

BANGALORE: This is a landmark for Indian IT. The country's largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has broken into the league of top 10 global IT services companies, moving from the 13th position in 2012 to the 10th spot in 2013.

Twelve years ago, when TCS' revenues were about $1 billion, then CEO S Ramadorai had laid out a vision to be among the top 10 by 2010. It's taken a little longer, partly because of the global financial slump of 2008-09, but the company has now got there, and considering the pace at which it is growing compared to its global counterparts, the ranking could get better fairly quickly in the years to come.

Google And Apple Battle To Offer Exclusive Game Apps

Trumping each other in offering better app environments seems to be the goal here.

Despite the inherent power of Google's Android and Apple's iOS, the thing that really draws customers in is the app environment built around them. Now the two rivals have declared an all out war to ensure that top game titles arrive first on devices powered by their respective operating systems.

According to the Wall Street Journal, both companies are trying to lure game developers by offering them prominent placement on their app stores' home page and featured lists. This ensures maximum exposure for certain game apps, while both companies use them as marketing ploys to showcase why customers should choose their device environments.

Nokia expects Microsoft deal to close by Friday

Nokia said on Monday it expects the sale of its handset business to Microsoft to be finalised on April 25, as it had received all the required regulatory approvals. 

The closure of the 5.4 billion euro ($7.5 billion) deal, which was agreed in September, had been delayed due to pending approvals, but earlier this month the companies won a crucial nod from Chinese regulators.

Motorola Could Soon Roll Out Two New Variants Of The Moto G

American phone-maker Motorola is supposedly planning to release two new variants of its popular mid-segment Moto G smartphone, dubbed the Moto G LTE and Moto G Ferrari, accroding to Xataka. The two devices are expected to retain much the same hardware as the regular Moto G, albeit a few changes.

The Moto G LTE as its name suggests will feature a 4G LTE radio, allowing for much faster internet speeds. While Motorola had initially planned for the Moto G to be successful in emerging markets, the phone has been well received in developed markets too where customers have ready access to 4G networks. This could be one of the reasons the company decided a 4G enabled Moto G would make sense.

HTC One (M8) Finally Gets Launched In India, Will Retail For Rs 49,900

The HTC One (M8) has finally been launched in India for a price tag of Rs 49,900. The gorgeously crafted all metal flagship handset by HTC will soon be available starting early May.

The HTC One (M8) was one of the first high-end devices to go on sale worldwide this year. But the sale was most limited to Europe and the Americas until now. The phone has two new features that HTC hopes will help it take the lead from Samsung’s GALAXY S5 which has been a hit here in India since its launch a few weeks ago. Samsung surely had a head start, but HTC plans to catch up with an all-metal (plastic free) construction and the enhanced UltraPixel sensor with Duo Camera.

PayPal Fingerprint Authentication System For The Galaxy S5 Now In 25 Countries

Samsung at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) along with the GALAXY S5 also announced that a new mode of payment that would be introduced worldwide thanks to PayPal. This obviously would be possible only with the use of Samsung’s latest and greatest flagship, the GALAXY S5 which has finger print sensor built into the home key. However back then, such a feature still looked gimmicky as people were not convinced about how well such a technology would work; especially when it is running on a device with open source software.

Well, PayPal has now finally announced that the same fingerprint-based authentication system will now be available in 25 countries. This obviously had to come only after the GALAXY S5 was released worldwide because it uses the fingerprint scanner that is built into the phone.

The phone will now allow you to just swipe to make payments on mobile web sites, mobile apps and even in physical stores just via your phone. This is all thanks to PayPal without which, Samsung’s fingerprint sensor would only be limited to unlocking the device. The video below clearly shows that you will definitely not need to pull out your wallet and get all transactions done securely, just via your phone.

Top Windows Phone 8.1 Features You Need To Know About

Four years ago, Microsoft was struggling to battle iOS and Android with its ageing Windows platform. The situation hasn’t changed much today, the software giant is still lagging behind Apple and Google in the mobile space. However, at least now, Microsoft has got a modern OS at its disposal, and it's getting better with time. Joe Belfiore, corporate vice president & manager for Windows Phone, unveiled the latest iteration of Microsoft’s mobile platform at BUILD conference. Dubbed Windows Phone 8.1, the update brings a lot of new features to the table.