Indian Prime Minister to Give Free Mobile Phones to Poor Families
As technology continue to widen the gap between the haves and the have-nots, several sectors attempt to use technology to bridge the gap. The government of India, led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, plans to provide one mobile phone to “every family living below the poverty line” at no cost on the family’s part. The […]
Google PayPal Verifone US Carriers Unite to Form Mobile Payments Commission
The mobile payment industry–particularly the NFC variety–remains at its infancy in the United States, with several companies jockeying for position to set the standard. However, without proper direction (not to mention the willingness to adopt to new technologies) the NFC payment system would remain an impractical curiosity for many consumers. In an effort to make […]
Google Acquires Frommers Travel Guide Service
Google has announced it is acquiring Frommer’s, the travel brand owned by John Wiley Sons Inc., for an undisclosed amount in a bid to bolster the web search giant’s offerings of local reviews all over the world. Frommer’s provides information from a variety of destinations globally from restaurants to hotels, with its content deemed valuable […]
Google Takes Aim at Torrent Sites
Google has re-modified its web search algorithms with an intention to demote websites with high numbers of copyright complaints, such as torrent sites. The new algorithm also changes the search results if Google suspects there will be a pirate site appearing on the list. It is also Google’s way of avoiding possible accusations from copyright […]
Kaspersky Lab Seeks Help to Crack New Malware
Online security company Kaspersky Lab is facing a blank wall in cracking the mystery of a new malware and is seeking the help of those who have what it takes to defeat the virus. Last week, the security firm has uncovered Gauss, a malware that has attacked users in the Middle East. It aims to […]
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