BSNL customers to get unused mobile internet data on their next recharge

BSNL has announced that when the users of pre-paid 2G and 3G services will get unused mobile internet data on their next recharge. The statement said that This new facility will be applicable for all the GSM 2G and 3G pre-paid mobile customers of all BSNL circles across India, however, the same was stopped in February. BSNL is slowly introducing new 3G mobile internet plans at prices that are lower than industry, in an apparent effort to cash in on huge demand for 3G services....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 190 words · Michael Diaz

Court lifts ban on Google from screening Innocence of Islam film on YouTube

Google has said: Were pleased with this latest ruling. The court did consider the decision; however, it took 15 months to do so. The appeals court agreed to the plea. We are sympathetic to her plight. Judge McKeown also noted that Nakoula Basseley Nakoula was currently in prison for unlinked offences. The films release in September 2012 had sparked global protests leaving several people dead. Google and YouTube have however indicated that they wont the film as of now....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 81 words · James Walker

Critical vulnerability in NetUSB driver exposes millions of routers to hacking

The shared devices can be printers, webcams, thumb drives, external hard disks and more. The driver is developed by Taiwan-based KCodes Technology. Once enabled, it opens a server that listens on TCP port 20005 for connecting clients. Many vendors integrate NetUSB into their products, but have different names for it. Sec Consult researchers aid that they found the following routers to be vulnerable to the flaw. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 68 words · Grant Martin

Google lets you share URL through sound with Tone Extension

Welcome to the latest experiment of Google. This might be the coolestChromeextension we have ever seen before. E-mail, instant messaging, social networks. That is the real motive, or the justification, behindGooglesnew Chromeextension simply named as Tone. Tone simply shares a web page to other Chrome browsers within hearing distance. The last bit is essential, because Tone conveys your protocol or information through sound waves. The companys newest homegrown web app add-on, Tone uses sound to quickly share URLs with anyone nearby....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 132 words · Daniel Miller

Malicious malware detected in GTA V mods

GTA Forum consisting of seven members carried out an investigation after realizing that Angry Planes had began to misbehave. It is also advisable to change your passwords to be more secure. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 33 words · Russell Torres

Meizu debuts in Indian market with M1 Note at Rs 11,999

It was first launched at a starting price of CNY 999 (Rs 10,000, approximately) in China. Meizu had launched the M1 Note in China back in December. The phablet is featuring a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920p) display. It doesnt feature a microSD card and has a 3140mAh battery backup. The phone runs on Flyme OS 4.0, which is based on Android 4.4 KitKat. The phone is looking very similar toApple iPhone 5C....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 73 words · Rachael Johnson

Move over Skype and Viber, Facebook Messenger Video Calling is Here

Facebook also said that the video calling would work well even with users who are not connected over Wi-Fi. Facebook has been giving Facebook Messenger quite a makeover in recent months. Facebook Messenger has already logged in almost 600 active users and still going strong. According the users the video calling over Facebook Messenger is pretty decent with basic chatting. Facebook Messenger Video Calling is now available oniOSandAndroid. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 70 words · Lisa Cowan

NASA announces ‘Design Challenge’ with $2.25 million cash prize for best 3D printed design of habitat on Mars

Earlier this month NASA invited innovative suggestions for itsJourney to Mars Challenge. The contest is not an easy task as it seems to be. The contest is made of three phases in all. Phase I would run till 27th September. This is more about checking the efficiency of the habitats design. Participants need to show their architectural skills by using the capabilities of 3D printers. Phase II, this basically would focus on what material has been used to build the habitat....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 126 words · Rebecca Pace

New Windows 8.1 powered iBall Slide i701 tablet available for just Rs 4,999 only

It has a 16GB of built-in storage that is expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. HDMI cable worth Rs. 699, and three interchangeable protective covers worth Rs. 599 are absolutely FREE with this product. Its the worlds most economicalWindows tabletever with price tag of Rs. We are sure every customer will be delighted with this offering. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 59 words · James Clark

Scientist invents ‘Bionic Lens’ which gives perfect vision

He said: This is vision enhancement that the world has never seen before. All this has cost the Corp. almost $3 million. It seems Webb had to use corrective lenses since he was in Grade 2. Dr Webb feels: Perfect eyesight should be a human right. Webbs Ocumetics Bionic Lens is expected to be ready for sale in next two years. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 63 words · Heidi Peterson

Shortly after Swedish Court, The Pirate Bay juggles with six domains to keep ahead of law

Congratulations to Prosecutor Fredrik Ingblad. All he had to do was ask nicely, they add. source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 17 words · Kelly Cook

Submarine network operator Pacnet hit by a major cyber attack

Asias largest undersea submarine cable company Pacnet was hacked into by unknown hackers. According to Telstra the cyber attack took place just weeks before it concluded the $550mn (approx. 350mn) takeover of Pacnet on 16th April this year. It also said that it was not aware of the hacking attack while signing the takeover deal. Whilst we will look into who was behind the breach we may never know as attribution is very difficult....

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Victoria Welch

YotaPhone 2, the first dual screen smartphone is now available in U.S. via crowdfunder Indiegogo

Now the pre orders for U.S. markets has begun since Tuesday throughcrowdfunder Indiegogo. The Indiegogo ishere Read More source: www.techworm.net

May 20, 2015 · 1 min · 20 words · Gina Williams