Users increasingly turn to Internet to buy drugs - EU report

(Reuters) - Virtually any kind of illegal drug can be bought on the Internet and delivered by post to users who no longer need to make direct contact with dealers, an EU study published on Thursday said. It gave no statistics on online drug sales, which are normally conducted on so-called "darknets", or anonymous computer networks. The report, compiled by the European Monitoring...

YouTube to offer paid channel subscriptions: Report

Google has been exploring options to generate more revenue from its services, YouTube in particular. More ads (skippable and non-skippable) are definitely noticeable on YouTube. And now reports suggest the largest video sharing site will be soon introducing new paid subscription-only channels. Citing multiple people familiar with the plans,...

iOS 6.1 Beta 5 code suggests a 128GB iOS device may be on its way

We have been hearing about this on and off for quite some while now, and even before the launch of the third generation iPad, that the 128GB capacity iPad and iPhones will be available soon, for the lack of any substantive proof. However, things seem to be clearing out with the release of the iOS 6.1 Beta 5 that was sent out to developers....

Facebook clarifies app-blocking policies

In the wake of apps like Vine and Wonder having their access to the social network revoked, Facebook today clarified how its platform policies work. Without specifically addressing Vine or Wonder, Facebook's Justin Osofsky wrote in a blog post that the "vast majority" of Facebook app developers are not in violation of Facebook's policies....

Microsoft reports $6.38 bn in profits, despite slow sales of Office

Microsoft has just announced its Q2 earnings for the 2013 financial year and though the company managed to rake in $21.5 billion, $6.38 billion of which is pure profit, the numbers seem to be less than previously expected. The dip in profits is being attributed to the impending launch of the next MS Office Suite, Office 2013. While overall...

Resident Evil Revelations to hit store shelves on May 24

Capcom has confirmed today that the next game in the Resident Evil franchise will hit store shelves on May 24. Resident Evil Revelations will launch for the all the platforms out there – PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U. There were rumours circulating the Internet about a PS3 and an Xbox 360 version of the game but what comes as a surprise is the fact that the game will also be available...

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Jabra launches SPEAK 510 speakerphone with Bluetooth support

Jabra has introduced a new speakerphone with Bluetooth called SPEAK 510. The speakerphone comes with plug-and-play connectivity and can be connected with PC, tablet and smartphone. Jabra in its press release says the SPEAK 510 is designed for professionals who will be needing audio conferencing or hands-free calls. According to Jabra,...

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance launching on Feb 21 for PS3 and Xbox 360

The current console generation is nearing the end of its lifecycle and we still have a lot of awesome games that are yet to release for the system. One of our most anticipated games of the year, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, now has a release date and a price tag. The game will be available on store shelves on February 21 and will be priced at a whopping Rs. 3,499. The game is...

Intex launches Aqua Flash and Aqua Trendy dual-SIM budget Android smartphones

Intex has announced the launch of two new budget Android-based smartphones - Intex Aqua Flash and Aqua Trendy. Both the smartphones come with the dual-SIM support and are pre-loaded Nimbuzz, Flipkart, India Today, Saavan, Skype and Facebook apps. First up is the Aqua Flash, the device features a 4.3-inch capacitive multi-touch display....

Acer Iconia B1 Jelly Bean tablet now available in India for Rs. 7,999

Acer’s Iconia B1 is now available in India. The device was unveiled as the Iconia B1-A71 at CES 2013. The tablet boasts of a 7-inch display with a 1024x600 pixel resolution. Other specifications of the device include, the dual-core MediaTek processor (MTK 8317T) clocked at 1.2GHz, 512MB of RAM, 8GB built-in storage expandable via a microSD card. The tablet will also run the Android...

Google updates Gmail, allows adding Label, Star from Compose box

Google has been updating its Gmail web client for quite some time now. The recent update brought in ability to compose a new mail with a new pop-up method, improved search engine and deeper integration with Google+ social networking site. Google kicks off 2013 with yet another round of updates to its Gmail services. The new update allows users to add Labels and Stars to the...

CES 2013: Hands on with the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC

One of the more interesting PCs launched at this week's CES 2013 show is the Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC, a 27-inch all-in-one desktop with around-the-house portability. Like the Sony VAIO Tap 20$999.99 at Sony, the Horizon is an all-in-one PC with the components built behind the screen, but where the Tap 20 is large, the IdeaCentre Horizon is an XXL. It's designed for sharing...

Salora launches POWERMaxx with Android 4.0, dual-core CPU and 3200 mAh battery

Salora International Ltd. has introduced a new Android-based smartphone called POWERMaxx. Priced at Rs. 15,999, the POWERMaxx comes with a massive 3,200 mAh battery, which is rated to deliver 22 hrs of 3G talktime, 42 hrs of playing music, 10 hrs of playing video and 11 hrs of 3G networking. The POWERMAxx features dual-SIM (3G + 3G) support,...

CES 2013: Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 200, 400, 600 and 800 series

Close on the heels of the NVIDIA Tegra 4 announcement, Qualcomm has also announced a refresh to its line-up of Snapdragon system-on-chips. Qualcomm announced that it is going to retire the S1, S2, S3 and S4 series of mobile chips and new set of chips will go by the new nomenclature - Snapdragon 200, Snapdragon 400, Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon 800. The new series is expected to improve ...

Acer to launch Jelly Bean-based 'Iconia B1' tablet in India soon: Reports

The Acer Iconia B1 is expected to release in the country towards the end of January 2013 at a price point of Rs. 7,999. The specifications of the device are still rumoured, but what is certain is that the tablet will be running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The rumoured specifications of the device include a 7-inch display with a 1024x600 resolution,...

Major antivirus software revealed to be far less effective than expected

A little piece of information that always travelled in whispers has finally started gaining a loud voice. Security researchers are increasingly becoming vocal about just how ineffective most “antivirus” software generally are. A new study by Imperva, a data security firm in Redwood City, California, put 82 new strains of computer viruses...