Love your smartphone? Protect it with an airbag!

US technology giant Amazon has devised a new motion-sensor technology for an airbag that can protect your gadgets including smartphones, cameras and tablets from cracking when dropped.

Confusion on Internet future after UN treaty split

The freewheeling, unregulated Internet seemed to survive a push for new rules at a UN treaty meeting, but the collapse of talks leaves unanswered questions about the Web's future.

US Senate takes step toward banning stalking software

A loophole that permits software companies to sell cyber-stalking apps that operate secretly on cellphones could soon be closed by Congress. The software is popular among jealous wives or husbands because it can continuously track the whereabouts of a spouse.

Comcast app to let viewers store, replay movies

Comcast, the country's largest cable company, says its tablet and phone app now lets subscribers download and store movies and TV shows from some channels for offline viewing.

Talks on Internet treaty fail as US bloc won't sign

An attempt by national governments to establish a worldwide policy for oversight of the Internet collapsed on Thursday after many Western countries said a compromise plan gave too much power to United Nations and other officials.

Family of man killed in Belize says McAfee should be questioned

U.S. software pioneer John McAfee signed autographs and posed for photos in Miami Beach on Thursday while the family of his murdered neighbor questioned why the eccentric millionaire would not answer police questions about the killing in Belize.

US federal agency to test BlackBerry 10 as RIM shares hit seven-month high

A U.S. federal agency that has been phasing out the BlackBerry in favor of the iPhone said on Thursday it would test Research In Motion's new BB10 smartphones, fueling a fresh spurt in RIM's shares ahead of the new line's launch.

Facebook helps FBI bust international criminal ring

Investigators led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and aided by Facebook Inc, have busted an international criminal ring that infected 11 million computers around the world and caused more than $850 million in total losses in one of the largest cyber-crime hauls in history.

Weight loss? There's an app for that - and it works

Mobile devices that let people track how much they eat and exercise may help them shed weight over and above the benefits of a typical weight-loss program, according to a U.S. study.

Russia, China alliance wants greater government voice in internet oversight

A Russia-led proposal calling for sweeping new governmental powers to regulate cyberspace could enable countries to block some Web locations and wrest control of allotting Internet addresses from a U.S.-based body.

Woman sued for writing negative review!

A negative review can cost you $1 million. That's what happened to a woman for writing a negative review on Yelp!

Google Apps Basic Free package discontinued, Now priced US$ 50 per user per year

Planning to host your official emails with Google Apps? Then you will be disappointed to know that Google is killing the Google Apps Basic Free package and replacing it with their premium only package. The premium pack costs US$ 50 per user per year, and promises 24/7 phone support, 25GB inboxes and a 99.9% uptime guarantee.

Foxconn works out expansion plans as the demand for ‘Made in America’ products rises

What’s common between the devices from Apple and HP ? Yes! It’s the ‘Made in China’ tag. Well, that might be changing soon as the Chinese manufacturer Foxconn, which is a major supplier to Apple, HP and other big companies might soon expand it’s manufacturing arm in North America after increasing demands from clients for ‘Made in America’ products.

US rule seeks plane-like black boxes in all cars

Devices that record crash-related data would be required in all new cars and light trucks under a U.S. Department of Transportation proposal made on Friday to broaden their growing use in the United States.