Barack Obama to propose controversial $10 oil tax to fund clean transport system
Under the plan, a $10 surcharge will be levied on per barrel of oil produced or consumed.
Netizens slam Facebook's 'Friends Day' initiative
Facebook celebrated turning 12 by creating a 'Friends Day' video, which fell short in moving some of its users.
Tomb Raider creator to open 2 new free tech schools
Gaming titan Ian Livingstone will open schools in London and Bournemouth.
London's vintage Mail Rail to open to public as part of new Postal Museum in 2017
Passengers would be take on a 1km ride on the secret London underground railway network.
Google's AI head to take over as new search chief
John Giannandrea's appointment reflects Google's increasing focus on AI.
Google removes Samsung-supported ad-blocking app from Play Store
Google pulled the Adblock Fast app, days after it was launched by Samsung, citing policy breach issues.
Twitter launches new homepage to engage offline and unregistered users
Twitter expands new homepage to 23 countries.
MIT team reveals prize-winning Hyperloop design
Elon Musk's Hyperloop system envisions passenger or cargo pods travelling through airless tubes at incredible speeds.
Zika fallout: Tata Motors to rename its latest model slated to be called Zica
Car manufacturer to rename its upcoming Zica hatchback after virus outbreak
Could Amazon really open 400 bookstores?
Etailer blamed for closure of several bookstores recently opened one in its hometown, Seattle.
Microsoft confirms acquisition of SwiftKey
Microsoft ramps up its AI game in its acquisition deal with UK-based SwiftKey.
BT apologises to customers following full-scale broadband network outage
BT has said that services are back up for all its customers.
Cycling world hit by 'technological doping'
Belgian cyclist charged with equipping her bike with a hidden motor
Going dark debunked: Harvard study says encryption good for government spying
Report discredits US security agencies' theory that encryption tools hamper monitoring of extremist activities.
Facebook app draining Android battery life
Android smartphones battery life can be extended by up to 20% by deleting the Facebook app.
EU, US deadlocked on data privacy deal
EU and US missed self-imposed deadline while working on rewriting data sharing agreement.
Barack Obama to seek more than $4bn to boost tech education in US
Barack Obama is to petition Congress for financial support for his education initiative
Elon Musk to reveal SpaceX Mars mission plan
The SpaceX CEO says he hopes to put people on Mars by 2025
Doctors of the World's ClinicFinder app helps refugees find healthcare
App lists 73 clinics in 16 EU countries but is expected to grow rapidly as 10,000 doctors express interest.
Evie the underwater drone: Hydroswarm develops device to sniff out drugs and mines
MIT engineer develops underwater drone inspired by US Navy's dolphin project.
Snooper's charter: MPs say surveillance bill lacks clarity
A report by a panel of the House of Commons raises many issues with the Investigatory Powers Bill.
Facebook to ban sales of firearms on its social network sites
Facebook's ban also affects photo-sharing app Instagram.
White House refuses security clearance to tech researcher Ashkan Soltani over Snowden links
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist says he has quit his job after the denial.
Google's Project Skybender: Efforts on for 5G internet through solar-powered drones
Google working on high-speed internet project at Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Apple recalls AC wall plug adapters over electrical shock issues
Apple has initiated a recall of its two-pin plug chargers sold in certain areas in the past decade over electric shock risk.
Google UK paid staff average of £160,000 in 2015
The high salaries prove that Google's UK arm does not play second fiddle to its US operations.
Amazon shares plunge as profits fall short of analyst estimates
Amazon shares traded below 12%, despite the company announcing $482m in net profit, in last quarter of 2015.
Facebook to compete with Periscope by introducing live video feature
The feature will be available to US iPhone users in the next few weeks.
Apple iPad Air 3 release date: New tablet likely to be revealed in March with iPhone 5se
The latest iPad is expected to be launched alongside a 4in iPhone, currently dubbed the iPhone 5se.
Oculus Quill allows VR artists to paint in space and time
The Facebook-owned VR firm has launched an internal tool, which allows illustrators to draw in virtual reality.
