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ISS footage shows thunderstorms in night-time Europe

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet posted a video filmed from the International Space station showing Europe lit up at night. Occasionally, thunderstorms are visible in the distance.Pesquet is on a six-month mission on the ISS and regularly posts stunning views from space.

May 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

NHS cyberattack: What you need to know

As many as 45 NHS facilities were hit by a ransomware cyberattack on 12 May. The computer virus locked patient files, leaving healthcare services unable to treat many people.The Wanna Decryptor malware demanded $300 to unlock each computer. The virus may have exploited a Microsoft Windows flaw. Computers in up to 100 countries have been affected.It is unclear who is responsible, but the attack is believed to be criminal in nature, and not connected to a state actor.

May 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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Amber Rudd: UK government prepared for cyberattacks before NHS was crippled

After a global ransomware attack that compromised as many as 45 NHS hospitals in England and Scotland, Home Secretary Amber Rudd has stressed that patient data has not been accessed, but said that NHS trusts need to learn lessons from the experience.

May 13, 2017

By Staff Reporter

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Exploring new avenues may pour a boatload of greenbacks in Apple's pocket

Apple Car is another opportunity that the company is exploring pretty seriously.

May 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Now VR can take you on a tour to help you choose where you exactly want to go

Navitaire is allowing potential customers to see and experience a place through VR before landing up there.

May 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

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Amazon announces free Alexa voice calls and messages for Echo

Users have to do is say "Alex answer" when the ring on the top of the device turns green signaling an incoming call or message.

May 10, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Opera's new browser lets users directly access WhatsApp, Messenger and Telegram

The company is calling it a "Reborn" with this new feature being integrated into the main browser

May 10, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Apple acquires sleep-tracking device maker Beddit

Last year, according to Bloomberg, Apple had expressed plans to integrate sleep-tracking to the Apple Watch and this acquisition seems to be a step towards that goal

May 10, 2017

By Poulami Nag