DDoS hacking attempts drop in Q1 2021: Report

New Delhi (IANS) In the first quarter of 2021, the number of DDoS attacks dropped by 29 per cent compared to the same period in 2020, but increased by 47 per cent compared to the fourth quarter in 2020, says a report.

However, this growth is…

Apple HomePod, Mini to support lossless audio via software update

New Delhi (IANS) Apple is bringing its lossless audio technology to HomePod and HomePod Mini in a future software update.

Apple has developed its own lossless audio compression technology called Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC).

In…

Tech firms bolster 'metaverse' projects amid pandemic

Seoul (IANS) As the pandemic fuels demand for online activities, tech companies here are bolstering efforts to develop ‘metaverse platforms that allow users to shift their physical experiences to a virtual space.

Metaverse refers to a virtual…

Koo meets new intermediary guidelines ahead of May 25 deadline

Mumbai (IANS) Homegrown micro-blogging platform Koo on Saturday said it has met the compliance requirements of the new IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules 2021 ahead of its May 25 deadline set by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology…

DRDO develops Covid-19 antibody detection kit

New Delhi (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an antibody detection kit known as Dipcovan, which is expected to be available at Rs 75 per test in the market from June first week onwards.

The kit has…

67% Indians find no harm in delaying software updates: Report

New Delhi (IANS) While cyber crimes are on the rise, 67 per cent of Indian users think there is no harm in delaying software update, giving hackers ample time to break into their devices and steal their data, a new report warned on Friday.

Once…

Snapchat hits 500M monthly users, India sees 100% user growth

New Delhi (IANS) Popular social media platform Snapchat has reached over 500 million monthly active users, with roughly 40 per cent of its community located outside of North America and Europe.

In India, Snapchat has seen over 100 per cent…

Infinix HOT 10S launched in India in two storage variants

New Delhi (IANS) Infinix, a premium smartphone brand from TRANSSION Holdings, on Thursday launched a new smartphone "HOT 10S" that comes in two storage variants.

The 4GB+64GB variant is priced at Rs 9,999, while the 6GB+64GB variant at Rs 10,999…

Sony expands E-mount lens lineup in India

New Delhi (IANS) Sony India on Thursday unveiled the newest addition to its E-mount lens lineup with the introduction of the FE 14mm F1.8 GM -- a compact, large-aperture, ultra-wide-angle lens.

Priced at Rs 162,990, the company said that it…

Apple announces powerful software updates for the disabled

Cupertino (California) (IANS) To further help people with mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive disabilities, Apple has announced powerful accessibility software updates across iOS, watchOS and iPadOS, including a new SignTime service to connect…