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Some deleted MySpace music tracks are back from the dead

California [USA], April 4 (ANI): MySpace conducted a server migration activity last month that resulted in 50 million songs getting accidentally deleted. However, an anonymous academic group had a copy of those tracks during their research work and now peace is restored.

2019-04-04T18:06:19.006264+00:00 IST

Unprotected Facebook user data exposed in latest leaks

California [USA], Apr 4 (ANI): Another day, another data leak involving Facebook. Cybersecurity firm UpGuard discovered two troves of unprotected Facebook user data on Amazon's servers, putting to risk hundreds of millions of records about users.

2019-04-04T17:49:12.944877+00:00 IST

AI 'Stork' can help scan IVF embryos for faster implantation

New York [USA], April 4 (ANI): Women who find it difficult to conceive turn to IVF procedures which are time-consuming and costly, to say the least. However, one of the more time-consuming tasks is that of the embryologists who have to grade embryos to find the best fit for implantation.

2019-04-04T17:22:28.507565+00:00 IST

Google Duplex coming on non-Pixel phones

California [USA], Apr 4 (ANI): Google's voice-calling robot service, Duplex is soon arriving on smartphones other than the company's own Pixel phones.

2019-04-04T16:50:34.665341+00:00 IST

Digital media multitasking associated with obesity risk, says Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 4 (ANI): A study has found that people who switch between digital services tend to gain weight.

2019-04-04T13:34:55.283176+00:00 IST

BYU researchers invent quieter airplane toilet

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 4 (ANI): A cheer for those who get terrified of the noisy airplane toilets. Brigham Young University (BYU) physicists have come out with a way to address their concern.

2019-04-04T10:59:05.920780+00:00 IST

Chinese woman arrested for carrying malware in US President Donald Trump's resort

Florida [USA], April 3 (ANI): A Chinese woman has been charged for allegedly carrying a thumb drive loaded with malware to Mar-a-Lago resort which is owned by US President Donald Trump.

2019-04-03T17:55:11.106581+00:00 IST

Play Skrillex to prevent mosquito bites, new study reveals

Amsterdam [Netherlands], April 3 (ANI): Hot and humid summer days are ahead and the weather is perfect for the good, old blood-sucking mosquitoes to unleash themselves and make lives even more miserable. But if you want to protect yourself from the pesky monsters, ditch the traditional repellents and turn up the dubstep music.

2019-04-03T17:32:25.175988+00:00 IST

Hey Google, this is John Legend answering your queries

California [USA], April 3 (ANI): Call it the best tactic at making more people use the AI-powered digital assistant, Google Assistant is launching in its first-ever celebrity voice cameo today, in none other than the voice of John Legend.

2019-04-03T16:57:15.492826+00:00 IST

Snapchat tests new custom Bitmoji status feature

California [USA], April 3 (ANI): Snapchat is reportedly testing a handful of new features that will allow you to check-in through the Snap Map and also set a custom pose for your Bitmoji avatar.

2019-04-03T16:42:21.815470+00:00 IST

WhatsApp's new feature will save you from being added to annoying group chats

California [USA], April 3 (ANI): The amount of WhatsApp groups you are added to surpasses the number of friends you have. To help ease your woes, WhatsApp is reportedly introducing a new tool that will allow you to block anyone from adding you to a group chat.

2019-04-03T16:40:58.289902+00:00 IST

Facebook will no longer ask for email passwords for account verification

California [USA], April 3 (ANI): Facebook asked its new users for email passwords in order to verify their accounts. The company has announced that it is ending the malpractice in light of users' privacy.

2019-04-03T16:37:10.084337+00:00 IST

Music streaming to rule globally this year: Report

California [USA], April 2 (ANI): Music streaming is the new age entertainment and thanks to the aggressive market, customers are spoilt for choice between various services. Given the popularity and swift adoption, music streaming is poised for global domination.

2019-04-02T17:07:46.267160+00:00 IST

Google says potentially harmful Android apps on Google Play declined by 31%

California [USA], April 2 (ANI): Google has released its annual Android Security and Privacy report for 2018 outlining the overall health and risks its popular and most widely ecosystem faced in the year.

2019-04-02T17:07:31.068923+00:00 IST

India's Mission Shakti a terrible thing, says NASA chief

New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): India's recent test of anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile has been termed as "a terrible, terrible thing" by NASA chief Jim Bridenstine, as reported by Engadget.

2019-04-02T16:20:05.289935+00:00 IST

RIP Google+, you will not be missed

California [USA], Apr 2 (ANI): Google+, the search engine's attempt at making a dent into the world of social networks, is saying goodbye today. Google had promised that in April, it will pull down the curtains on its service.

2019-04-02T15:24:56.018462+00:00 IST

Researchers develop new material that changes colours like neon tetra fish

North Carolina [USA], Apr 2 (ANI): Researchers at the North Carolina State University have developed a new material that is inspired by nature and is capable of changing colour.

2019-04-02T15:17:11.508461+00:00 IST

Creation of effective technologies doesn't necessarily require their understanding

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 2 (ANI): A team of researchers have found that the creation of effective technologies does not necessarily require an understanding of them.

2019-04-02T12:24:21.493119+00:00 IST

Beware! Google Files app does not actually clean the outside surface of your phone

California [USA], April 1 (ANI): It's April Fools' Day and we all know how sophisticated Google can get when it comes to pulling off pranks on unsuspecting users. This year, it wants you to believe that its Files app can also clean the actual surface of your phone, in case there is any dust or spilled coffee on the screen.

2019-04-01T17:00:17.471183+00:00 IST

Yahoo launches Daily Fantasy Cricket Game

California [USA], April 1 (ANI): Yahoo has added a new game within its Cricket app to further entertain the cricket lovers in the country. Called Yahoo Cricket Daily Fantasy Game, it is based on the Indian T20 league and allows gamers to play daily matches.

2019-04-01T16:44:18.470813+00:00 IST

Facebook will finally answer 'Why am I seeing this?' in your news feed

California [USA], Apr 1 (ANI): Facebook will make things easier for you to understand the next time you come across something weird on your timeline and fail to make sense of it.

2019-04-01T16:07:57.175766+00:00 IST