Mobile phones driving user growth in Africa: Facebook

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 22:27

More than 80 percent of the 120 million Africans using Facebook access the site through their mobile phones, the social media group said Thursday.

Google launches initiative to drive deeper engagement with SMBs in India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 10, 2015, 12:02

The initiative is designed to help small medium businesses get first hand information from Google in a format that will encourage SMBs to share their challenges and learn directly from Google experts.

India Internet user base crosses 350-mn milestone in June: IAMAI

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 15:43

The number of Internet users has grown over 26 per cent from 278 million in October 2014. The number of mobile Internet users has also grown about 40 per cent from 159 million users in October last year.

US law firm targets Google foes for private damages claims

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 18:49

US law firm and class action specialist Hausfeld launched a platform on Tuesday to help pursue claims against Google, posing a potential headache for the world`s No. 1 Internet search engine amid its regulatory troubles in Europe.

RCom ties up with American firm Jasper to offer IoT

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 19:17

Reliance Communications on Thursday tied up with the Silicon Valley-based Jasper to provide Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, starting with the companies belonging to the Indian conglomerate.

Microsoft releases new update for Windows 10

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 12:39

According to the TechCrunch, the update came with minimal documentation and explanation. The updated code comes with a set of notes.

Microsoft unveils Windows 10 IoT Core, a light version Windows 10 OS for IoT

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 14:12

Microsoft has introduced its Windows 10 IoT Core, a light version of the Windows 10 operating system for the Internet of Things.

US Internet giants join effort to curb child sex abuse

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 03:13

Major US Internet firms have joined an effort to curb the spread of images of sex abuse of children, organizers said Monday.

China`s Alibaba to take $4.6 bn stake in retailer Suning

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015, 17:14

Chinese Internet giant Alibaba is to pay 28.3 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) for a nearly 20 percent stake in consumer electronics retailer Suning, the two companies said in a statement Monday.

Internet firms to be subject to new cybersecurity rules in EU

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2015, 23:15

Internet firms such as Cisco, Google and Amazon will be subject to a new EU cybersecurity law forcing them to adopt tough security measures and possibly report serious breaches to national authorities, according to a document seen by Reuters.