Report: Malware Poisons One-Third of World's Computers

Report: Malware Poisons One-Third of World's Computers   Nearly one-third of the world's computers could be infected with malware, suggests a report released last week by the Anti-Phishing Working Group. Malicious apps invaded 32.77 percent of the world's computers, a more than 4 percent jump from the previous quarter's 28.39 percent, the report estimates. The increase in infected computers has come hand-in-hand with a jump in the appearance of malware samples, said Luis Corrons, technical director of PandaLabs, the research arm of Panda Security, one of the sponsors of the APWG report. Read more >

Brazil vs Germany Smashes Twitter Record

Brazil vs Germany Smashes Twitter Record   A total of 35.6 million tweets were sent during the match on Tuesday that saw the Germans thrash Brazil 7-1. Read more >

Asus ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 Launched in India

Asus ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone 6 Launched in India   Asus has launched three of its budget and mid-range smartphones in India, while also introducing new variants. Read more >

Scientists Develop Method to Make Cheap Nano-Silicon Batteries With Sand

Scientists Develop Method to Make Cheap Nano-Silicon Batteries With Sand   "This is the holy grail -- a low cost, non-toxic, environmentally friendly way to produce high performance lithium ion battery anodes," said the lead scientist. Read more >

Fake Fifa Website Preying on Unsuspecting Visitors: Kaspersky

Fake Fifa Website Preying on Unsuspecting Visitors: Kaspersky   The website, which looks just like the Fifa.com website, is a phishing-style attack aimed at gathering sensitive information. Read more >

Google Drive for Desktop Updated With New Simplified UI

Google Drive for Desktop Updated With New Simplified UI   The Google Drive for Web update is slowly rolling out to users across the world. Read more >

DoT Seeks Legal Opinion to Issue Show Cause Notice to Airtel

DoT Seeks Legal Opinion to Issue Show Cause Notice to Airtel   The notice to Airtel is on charges of hiding caller identity in Madhya Pradesh service area in January 2011 posing a security threat. Read more >

BlackBerry Squares Up for a Fight

BlackBerry Squares Up for a Fight   BlackBerry's Passport smartphone, which reportedly is due to be launched in September, is creating a buzz because of its shape. The Passport is square, unlike the rectangular form of conventional smartphones. Its 4.5-inch screen offer the same viewing space as a rectangular 5-inch screen, but the greater width allows a better experience, according to the company. BlackBerry is positioning the device's shape as a break from convention. The Passport "is different," said tech analyst Carl Howe. Read more >

Asus ZenFone 4 vs. Motorola Moto E: Budget Battle

Asus ZenFone 4 vs. Motorola Moto E: Budget Battle   We compare the very popular Moto E budget smartphone with the newly introduced Asus ZenFone 4. Read more >

TSA Kills Dead Devices' Ticket to Ride

TSA Kills Dead Devices' Ticket to Ride   In a move that's bound to raise the power management consciousness of air travelers, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday announced a ban on electronic devices that won't power up before they're carried onto a plane. During the security examination conducted by TSA officers before passengers board a plane, travelers may be asked to power up some electronic devices, the agency said. Powerless devices will not be permitted on board the aircraft, and travelers may undergo additional screening. Read more >

Google Now for Android and iOS Updated to Understand Corrected Commands

Google Now for Android and iOS Updated to Understand Corrected Commands   Users can repeat the misinterpreted word only, and the entire search or command is performed again. Read more >

LG G Watch Rides In on 1st Android Wear Wave

LG G Watch Rides In on 1st Android Wear Wave   LG has launched its Android Wear-powered G Watch around the world. The smartwatch can be ordered from Google Play and purchased at retailers in the United States, Canada, France, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Japan and South Korea. In 15 other countries -- including Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Singapore and New Zealand -- the device will be available only from retailers. The LG G Watch is selling for $229 in the U.S. The LG G Watch is one of the first Android Wear devices to hit the market. Read more >

Yelp Joins Critics of European Union Settlement With Google

Yelp Joins Critics of European Union Settlement With Google   Yelp is one of the biggest U.S. companies besides Microsoft to have formally opposed the antitrust settlement. Read more >

Asus ZenFone 5 vs. Motorola Moto G: Value for Money Face-Off

Asus ZenFone 5 vs. Motorola Moto G: Value for Money Face-Off   The launch of ZenFone 5 in the sub-Rs. 10,000 price category kicks off what is expected to be fiercely-contested battle in the budget smartphone segment. Read more >

Tiny Spectrometer Tells You Exactly What You're Eating

Tiny Spectrometer Tells You Exactly What You're Eating   For all those who have wondered about the ingredients in their lunchtime burrito, Consumer Physics is gearing up to release SCiO, a tiny spectrometer that can scan food, medicines and plants to determine their molecular composition. When used to scan foods such as cheeses, fruits, vegetables, sauces, salad dressings and cooking oils, SCiO delivers data describing nutrient values -- calories, fats, carbohydrates and proteins -- as well as produce quality, ripeness level and spoilage analysis. Read more >

EU Tackles 'Hurdles' to Agree on Common Data Protection Laws

EU Tackles 'Hurdles' to Agree on Common Data Protection Laws   "There would be nothing worse than failing to agree on common rules," Italian Justice Minister Andrea Orlando said at the meeting. Read more >

Twitter App for Windows Phone Finally Gets a Major Update

Twitter App for Windows Phone Finally Gets a Major Update   The Twitter app for Windows Phone comes with UI tweaks as well as some much-awaited features. Read more >

NSA's Eyes Trained Less on Terrorists Than on Average Joes and Janes

NSA's Eyes Trained Less on Terrorists Than on Average Joes and Janes   Nine out of 10 people whose information is being collected by the NSA are Americans who have nothing to do with people targeted by the agency. Data provided by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden includes some information pertaining to terrorist activities and possible threats to U.S. national security, as well as a few successes in antiterrorist work. However, many files retained by the agency contain intimate personal details of innocent peoples' lives. "They should probably delete the whole damned lot," said tech analyst Rob Enderle. Read more >

Advocates for Blind, Deaf Want More From Apple

Advocates for Blind, Deaf Want More From Apple   Apple, is under pressure, as the creator of the modern smartphone and a long-time champion for the blind, Apple is feeling the most heat. Read more >

Reading Rainbow Finds Pot of Gold

Reading Rainbow Finds Pot of Gold   Reading Rainbow's Kickstarter campaign hit a significant milestone last week: It not only raised the $1 million it originally sought to create a Web version of the popular children's television show within the first 24 hours of the campaign, but also wrapped the 35-day effort with an additional $4.4 million for a grand total of $5,408,916 in donations. The project, organized by actor LeVar Burton, host of the original series, set a new fundraising record on Kickstarter, thanks to the 105,857 backers it drew. Read more >