Information Systems Updates

New York, Nov 10 (IANS) Ever got irritated when Facebook asked you to re-think a password for your account even if you typed in the one you have been using for years? That's because the social networking platform wants your account safe.

​Hong Kong, Nov 9 (IANS) Researchers have developed the world's first light-seeking synthetic nanorobot that can help surgeons remove tumours and enable more precise engineering of targeted medications.

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) Anil Ambani-led Reliance Entertainment on Wednesday announced a new venture, an Android app called Chillx.

The entertainment conglomerate has invested in digital media content and distribution company called FunOnGo Media & Entertainment LLP, founded by Vijay Singh and Ujjwal

​New York, Nov 15 (IANS) Instant messaging service WeChat may enhance people's feelings of overall satisfaction with life if they use it for fun and to pursue their interests, says a study.

San Francisco, Nov 9 (IANS) In a direct threat to Microsoft-owned LinkedIn, social networking giant Facebook is experimenting with a job opening tab on its business Pages.

A Facebook spokesperson told TechCrunch: "Based on behaviour we've seen on Facebook, where many small businesses post about their job openings on their page, we're

San Francisco, Nov 16 (IANS) In a fresh bid to empower its over 300 million users, the micro-blogging website Twitter on Wednesday made it easier for them to report cyberbullying.

​London, Nov 5 (IANS) Scientists at Disney Research have developed a 360-degree virtual reality application that enables users to enhance their experience by adjusting feel effects - for instance, a light sprinkle or a heavy downpour - to complement the visuals.

Toronto, Nov 25 (IANS) Researchers have designed a new software that can safeguard data even when the computer is in sleep mode.

The powerful new software -- Hypnoguard -- was designed to protect "data-in-sleep".

​San Diego, Nov 3 (IANS) At a time when design-led thinking in businesses is having a positive effect on creative professionals, keeping pace with content demands across new and traditional platforms, Adobe showcased its next-generation Creative Cloud innovations at the ongoing annual creativity conference here.

New York, Nov 3 (IANS) A major technological advance in the field of high speed beam-scanning devices can increase the speed of 2D and 3D printing by up to 1000 times, researchers have reported.