People cannot have 1,000 real friends on Facebook. Nor 500. In fact, anything over 200 starts seeming unlikely, an unusual study asserted on Wednesday. Limitations on brain capacity and free time meant that humans can…
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Worst passwords of 2015 released – Are you REALLY still using 123456?
SplashData has announced the 2015 edition of its annual “Worst Passwords List” highlighting the insecure password habits of Internet users … SplashData has announced the 2015 edition of its annual “Worst Passwords List” highlighting the…
Netflix membership climbs with global growth
Netflix on Tuesday reported that it remained profitable and added a record number of new subscribers in the final quarter of last year as it pushed to expand globally. Netflix shares jumped more than five…
Twitter suffering widespread outage in Europe, Africa
Social-networking site Twitter was down in several countries in Europe and Africa on Tuesday. “Some users are currently experiencing problems accessing Twitter. We are aware of the issue and are working towards a resolution,” the…
#Gadgets: Have you tried a web makeover?
ModiFace’s Web Makeover app uses facial recognition software to let you try on makeup products, skin-care effects, anti-aging treatments, celebrity hairstyles, and nail colors on your photo through a web browser. The application, designed for…
The Truth About Cats and Dogs: Japan firm has an app for that
Ever wonder what your pet Fido or feline is really thinking when you stroke or walk them? A Japanese company has developed a small device that, when attached to the necks of dogs and cats,…
#CarNews: Tesla bulks up IT talent for ‘car of the future’ fight
Tesla’s swift rise to both create and dominate the luxury all-electric car market has stunned Detroit. To hold that lead to the next plateau — the self-driving, mass-market electric car widely seen as the future…
Google reveals self-driving car slip-ups
Google on Tuesday said that while its self-driving cars have safely driven more than a million miles, there have been times when humans have had to take over to avoid crashing. System “anomalies” caused drivers…
Chinese firm buys major stake in gay dating app Grindr
Popular gay dating application Grindr said it has hooked up with Chinese online game titan Beijing Kunlun Tech. Grindr said in a blog post on Monday that it has taken on a “majority investment” from…
#Gadgets: KODAK launches Super 8 film camera
Film has generated huge buzz in Hollywood recently as the chosen medium for award-winning movie directors and blockbuster movies. Now the Kodak Super 8 Revival Initiative is being applauded by the industry’s top directors,…