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Twitter stocks jump 2.5% post Christmas day
Twitter launches private photo messaging...

Twitter launches private photo messaging on mobiles

Washington – Twitter has launched an update of its private messaging product with an ability to send photos via Direct Message on mobiles, and swipeable timelines in the mobile apps. According to AllThingsD, the update has been released for both the iOS and Android versions of the Twitter app... read more »

CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea
CPAP reduces hypertension in patients wi...

CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea

Washington – Researchers have found that among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension that requires 3 or more medications to control, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for 12 weeks resulted in a decrease in 24-hour average and diastolic blood pressure and an... read more »

Thank germs in your gut for keeping you healthy
Thank germs in your gut for keeping you ...

Thank germs in your gut for keeping you healthy

Washington – A new study has suggested that when it comes to fighting off pathogens like Listeria, your best allies may be the billions of microorganisms that line your gut. The study revealed that germ-free mice are more susceptible to infection with the foodborne pathogen Listeria... read more »

Samsung asks disgruntled customer to remove video clip showing burnt Galaxy S4
Samsung asks disgruntled customer to rem...

Samsung asks disgruntled customer to remove video clip showing burnt Galaxy...

Washington – Samsung has reportedly asked a Canadian customer to remove a video showing his damaged Galaxy S4, as it is apparently denting the company’s image. Richard Wygand posted a YouTube video in which he claimed that his Galaxy S4 was `dangerously defective` because after he plugged... read more »

AB de Villiers says `proud` to beat No.1 ODI team India

AB de Villiers says `Proteas not underdogs`

Johannesburg – Proteas captain AB de Villiers has reportedly said that his team is by no means underdogs, as they prepare to bat it out against India, ranked the best ODI side in the... read more »

Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

Johannesburg – Russian mobile manufacturer Yota Devices has launched a dual screen smartphone with 10.9 centimeters touch screens, one in front and one at the back. According to... read more »

Lewis Hamilton set to propose to Nicole Scherzinger after Christmas

Lewis Hamilton set to propose to Nicole Scherzinger after Christmas

London – Lewis Hamilton is planning to propose to his on again-off again girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger and is certain she will say yes. The 28-year-old British Formula One racing... read more »

Fletcher says Indian team arriving in SA with `no mental scars`

Fletcher says Indian team arriving in SA with `no mental scars`

Johannesburg – Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher has said his young and inexperienced team will arrive in South Africa without any mental scar and play freely. Fletcher said he... read more »

Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!

Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!

Washington – A new USB plug has been rolled out that is not only smaller and with a new design, but puts to rest the most annoying part: not knowing which way is up, as it is reversible. The... read more »