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Google begins blocking annoying ads on its browser
Google has begun a new effort to block annoying ads on its Chrome browser, as part of an initiative aimed…
Walmart in talks to buy more than 40 per cent of India’s Flipkart: sources
Walmart Inc is in talks to purchase a stake of more than 40 per cent in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart,…
Snapchat redesign sparks backlash among some users
Snapchat's latest app redesign, aimed at broadening the appeal of the youth-oriented social network, sparked a backlash from many users…
German court rules Facebook’s use of personal data illegal
A German consumer rights group said on Monday that a court had found Facebook’s use of personal data to be…
Pakistani IT industry wins recognition at international forums
Pakistani IT Industry has repeatedly won international awards and recognition at international forums and become world’s largest and most reputable…
Pyeongchang Games organisers probe possible cyberattack
Pyeongchang Olympics organisers were looking into a disruption of non-critical systems on the day of the opening ceremony but could…
India’s antitrust watchdog fines Google for abusing dominant position
India’s antitrust watchdog on Thursday imposed a 1.36 billion rupees ($21.17 million) fine on Google for “search bias” and abuse…
Samsung scion Lee walks free after jail term suspended, faces leadership challenges
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee left a South Korean jail a free man on Monday after a panel of…
South Australia promises world’s largest virtual power plant
South Australia’s state premier Jay Weatherill announced a plan on Sunday to create a network of 50,000 home solar systems…