Mastercard unveiled a new logo first time in two decades

Mastercard redesigns its iconic logo for the digital age, as it’s familiar orange and red circles just got a facelift.

Everything you need to know about Pokémon GO

So what is Pokémon Go? Unlike previous Pokémon games, it’s not for Nintendo’s handheld consoles? it’s a free download for Android and iOS devices

Lenovo is set to reveal next-gen VR/AR hardware: here's what we know so far

Lenovo and Movidius are working on VR together, using chips used in DJI's latest drones. Lenovo looks like it's set to debut new virtual reality hardware in a year already full of VR surprises, and it's doing it with the help of a chipmaker named Movidius.

Facebook now lets you post to the News Feed and not your Timeline

Facebook introduces a new Hide From Your Timeline check box.

Style your hair – it’s cheaper than plastic surgery or expensive make-up

Coco Chanel once said that a woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life. I agree, somewhat. I just don’t think the decision to change your life should happen in one single moment – perpetually indecisive and constantly changing, 

Facebook users express concerns over possible 'dislike' button

Facebook users took to the social media site on Wednesday to react to the company's decision to test what Facebook Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg called a "dislike button" - and not everyone liked the idea.

Engineering students extinguish fire with sound

Imagine if all you needed to put out fire was a subwoofer. It's an idea that has been toyed with, theoretically, over the years -- DARPA demonstrated an acoustic extinguisher in 2012, following prior experiments from other researchers.

Xiaomi raising over $1 billion from investors including GIC: source

China's Xiaomi [XTC.UL] is raising over $1 billion from investors including Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC that would value the smartphone maker at over $45 billion, a person familiar with the deal said.

China condemns cyberattacks, but says no proof North Korea hacked Sony

China said on Monday it opposed all forms of cyberattacks but there was no proof that North Korea was responsible for the hacking of Sony Pictures, as the United States has said.

Subject - Twitter Launches Objective Based Campaigns

Twitter has announced the launch of Objective-Based campaigns, allowing advertisers to pay for the actions that most are aligned with their marketing objectives.

Kaspersky Lab’s latest flagship home user products revealed

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of the latest versions of its award-winning security solutions for home computer users. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2015.........

Apple targets rising water use, production partners' emissions

Apple Inc acknowledged on Wednesday it needs to address manufacturing partners' carbon emissions and its own rising water consumption, though the iPhone maker said it had cut back sharply on greenhouse gas output.

Microsoft sees end to Nokia losses, shares rise after hours

Microsoft Corp said it aims to get its loss-making Nokia phone unit to break even within two years, helping its stock rise in after-hours trade.

Subject - Twitter Launches Objective Based Campaigns

Twitter has announced the launch of Objective-Based campaigns, allowing advertisers to pay for the actions that most are aligned with their marketing objectives.

You Tube Ad Formats

Google is wisely moving to improve its online video offer in face of increased competition from nearly everyone, particularly Facebook’s new online video product. The new targeting capability and focus on ROI will continue to build client confidence in moving more TVC budget to addressable video.

Convenient overseas travel bookings for HSBC credit cardholders on findmyfare.com

Findmyfare.com, Sri Lanka’s first and largest online travel website has partnered HSBC to reward its credit card customers with an additional 10% on airfares.

Facebook Video Ads

After nearly a year of anticipation, Facebook is finally launching its long-awaited new video ad format following limited beta testing in Q4 2013.  Video ads will start appearing in the Facebook newsfeed starting in April, thus bringing closure to a very lengthy and complicated product launch.

Iranian hackers use fake Facebook accounts to spy on U.S., others

In an unprecedented, three-year cyber espionage campaign, Iranian hackers created false social networking accounts and a fake news website to spy on military and political leaders in the United States, Israel and other countries, a cyber intelligence firm said on Thursday.

Google building self-driving cars with no driver seat, steering wheels

Google Inc is building cars that don't have steering wheels, accelerator pedals or brake pedals, in an ambitious expansion of the Internet company's efforts to develop self-driving cars.

Anantaya promises unmatched dining experience

A vast, isolated beach, the magnificent Indian Ocean and the Chilaw lagoon filled with large stretches of mangroves make up the breathtaking surroundings of Anantaya Chilaw, the soon to be unveiled luxury beach resort of LAUGFS Leisure (LL).

Subject - Twitter Launches Objective Based Campaigns

Twitter has announced the launch of Objective-Based campaigns, allowing advertisers to pay for the actions that most are aligned with their marketing objectives.

Facebook's Zuckerberg to testify at N.Y. forgery trial: prosecutors

The government will call Mark Zuckerberg to testify against an upstate New York man accused of trying to cheat the billionaire founder of Facebook Inc (FB.O) out of half his stake in the social media company, a federal prosecutor said on Tuesday.

Microsoft sees end to Nokia losses, shares rise after hours

Microsoft Corp said it aims to get its loss-making Nokia phone unit to break even within two years, helping its stock rise in after-hours trade.

Apple targets rising water use, production partners' emissions

Apple Inc acknowledged on Wednesday it needs to address manufacturing partners' carbon emissions and its own rising water consumption, though the iPhone maker said it had cut back sharply on greenhouse gas output.

Colombo Agile Conference 2014 a resounding success

Sri Lanka’s largest gathering of ‘Agilists’ unfolded last month as the Colombo Agile Conference 2014, held for the second consecutive year, brought together over 400 IT professionals to dissect the latest trends and best practices in Agile software development – one of most popular development concepts in the world today.

Kaspersky Lab’s latest flagship home user products revealed

Kaspersky Lab announces the release of the latest versions of its award-winning security solutions for home computer users. Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2015 and Kaspersky Internet Security 2015 boast enhancements to existing protection technologies, as well as a host of brand new features to ensure the highest levels of security for users’ PCs and their digital valuables.

Online Safety

The Internet has brought the world into our homes and is a veritable treasure trove of information for all the family to explore. From homework help to online collaboration, messaging and researching, our children can gain a lot from the web.

Zuckerberg, other Facebook directors are sued over pay plan

Mark Zuckerberg and other members of Facebook Inc's board have been sued by a shareholder who claimed a policy letting them annually award directors more than $150 million of stock each if they choose is unreasonably generous.

Head of eBay's PayPal unit steps down to join Facebook

David Marcus, who has led eBay Inc's fast-growing payments unit PayPal for the past two years, will step down this month to run Facebook Inc's messaging products, the companies announced on Monday.

Colombo Agile Conference 2014 to kick off this month

Back for the second consecutive year after its hugely successful debut in 2013, the Colombo Agile Conference 2014 this time around boasts a line-up of some of the world’s most renowned Agile experts and resident professionals in Agile methodology to share their knowledge and experience with local practitioners in Sri Lanka’s budding IT industry.