Facebook may have to fork out $16.5 million in damages as it battles privacy violation allegations in Europe. The plaintiff Max Schrems has garnered support from 60,000 users and Facebook Ireland has four weeks to respond to the allegations.
A support campaign to raise funds for Ferguson cop Darren Wilson, who is accused of shooting 18-year-old black teen Michael Brown, has generated $250,000. The crowdsourced funds are raising questions as activists challenge the campaign.
Ford Motor Co. is in the thick of controversy again as the company is forced to recall over 600 C-Max and Focus hybrid cars. The recall is owing to potential defects in the steering gear assembly.
Engineers have discovered a flaw in the mobile OS that can be exploited to hack several apps like Gmail. Alarmingly, the hacking method has an 82 percent to 92 percent success rate for most apps.
The creators of the infamously addictive Flappy Bird have released a new game - Swing Copters. The game is now available for download for iOS and Android.
The popular gaming title "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" will not be coming to Nintendo's Wii U. The decision to skip Wii U is publisher Activision's as revealed by Sledgehammer Games co-founder Michael Condrey.
A Google engineer reveals that the company's self-driving cars are programmed to overspeed. However, this feature is an intentional one and may aid in avoiding accidents.
The State Department is offering a reward of $30 million for getting information on HQN leaders. The Department has raised the bounty on leader Sirajuddin Haqqani from $5 million to $10 million.
Microsoft's Xbox One is set to make its Chinese debut on Sept. 23, making it the first foreign gaming console approved for sale via the Shanghai Free Trade Zone. The Chinese government has reportedly approved sales of 5 million units of the Xbox One.
Fuhu has launched two new Android tablets which may be game changers - the nabi Big Tab HD 20" and nabi Big Tab HD 24". The tablets are targeting families and aim to improve social interaction among people.
Samsung may launch an Ultrasonic Cover to go along with the Galaxy Note 4. The cover has ultrasonic sensors, which can help people with visual disabilities move around with ease.
Ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has exited from the company's board of directors. Ballmer, however, will continue to hold on to his shares in the company, which are valued at over $15 billion.
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is working on the GXV-T program which aims to imbibe technology to improve the agility of ground-based fighter vehicles. DARPA aims to depend more on revolutionary technology rather than the armor for protection in the future.
A new legislation passed by Delware lets residents of the State bequeath their digital assets and accounts. The law gives heirs the authority to have legal access to the digital account of the deceased.
The latest Smart TV on the block - Roku TV - is gearing up to hit the shelves and the starting price for a 32-inch model made by TCL is just $229. The TCL Roku TV is available for pre-order with the Hisense models set to release by end September.
Cybercriminals have devised new methods to wreak havoc and spread malware reveals Symantec. The attackers are leveraging the fear associated with the Ebola outbreak to lure victims to their phishing scam.
Raising a child in the U.S. till they turn 18 could set back the average American family by nearly a quarter million dollars per a USDA report. However, families with more children would be able to cut back costs by comparison.
A new report reveals that merely clicking on seemingly friendly links or video may make one susceptible to monitoring thanks to "network injection" tools. The government may be able to spy on individuals using this method.
A private autopsy conducted on the insistence of the victim's family reveals that 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot six times. The Department of Justice will also be carrying out another autopsy to confirm the findings.
E-retailer Best Buy accidentally reveals the pricing and specs of the impending Moto 360 smartwatch, only to retract it. The Moto 360 will allegedly cost $249.99 per the listing.
Facebook is trying out a new "satire" tag in the News Feed to stop people from getting confused over the authenticity of a news. The new feature is inconsistent at this juncture as not everything that is pertinent gets tagged as "satire."
Nintendo is set to regale gamers with the release of an iPad app for its popular Pokémon Trading Card Game. The iPad app is expected to release by 2014 end.
The most powerful Land Rover ever - the Range Rover Sport SVR - has been unveiled by the company. The SVR is a combination of robustness and luxury, which is synonymous with Land Rovers.
A new study makes the alarming discovery that the Tibetan plateau has been hotter in the last 50 years when compared to any point in the past 2000 years. The increasing temperatures are a cause for worry as they may lead to disasters like flooding and landslides.
Divers in Myanmar are on a mission to find the biggest bell ever cast which is over 400 years old. The Great Bell of Dhammazedi weighing 270 tons is believed to be buried in the river bed.
A new study delves into plant communication and reveals that RNA exchange occurs between parasitic and victim plants. The vampire-like strangleweed not only has the ability to suck out nutrients from the victim, but also infuse its own genetic material.
The next-gen 5.5-inch iPhone will likely be dubbed the iPhone 6L per new reports. The smartphone will also pack in a powerful 2915mAh battery to fuel the device.
Colgate Total toothpaste contains triclosan, which may cause cancer. However, the U.S. FDA suggests that the cancer cell growth in animals due to triclosan does not predict the same for humans.
37-year-old Maryam Mirzakhani has become the first woman to win the Fields Medal. The Mathematician has been recognized for her work in the field of complex geometry.
A new quantum dot enhancement film (QDEF) technology can enhance the viewing experience on LCD screens. The new technology will consume less energy, which will benefit consumers.