Kukil Bora

Articles by Kukil Bora

Kukil has written and edited hundreds of articles on consumer technologies, science, business and geopolitics. Kukil holds a Bachelor degree in English literature from Gauhati University and a Masters degree in Mass Communication from Bangalore University. Follow him on Twitter here.

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Facebook to test GIF button for comments because 'everyone loves a good GIF'

The new feature will be similar to the GIF button in Facebook Messenger that allows users to browse trending GIFs as well as search for a specific reaction.

Mar 25, 2017

Twitter explores paid version of TweetDeck in desperate attempt to seek profitable revenue stream

A paid version of TweetDeck, a dashboard application for management of Twitter accounts, could help the firm revive its fortunes.

Mar 24, 2017

Twitter is struggling to secure your data, and it's not just due to third-party apps

When attackers manage to hack into a third-party app, they also gain access to a large database of usernames and unique app authentication tokens.

Mar 23, 2017

Can Samsung's Bixby virtual assistant rule the AI world? Here are 5 reasons it can certainly change it

Bixby isn't meant to answer your questions, it's there to help you better perform your litany of tasks with your smartphones.

Mar 21, 2017

Uber president Jeff Jones quits amid deep internal turmoil that won't be cured if company doesn't fix its wrecked culture

Jeff Jones, who was hired to restore Uber's tainted image, wrote an intense assessment of the company, drawing attention to troubles that lie in Uber's leadership.

Mar 20, 2017

ATM malware alert! 29 lakh debit cards attacked in 2016; here're 5 malware, infecting machines everywhere

With over 432,000 ATMs installed worldwide, the risk of ATM malware is growing even further.

Mar 18, 2017

WikiLeaks makes mystery demands before disclosing CIA exploits to tech companies

WikiLeaks sent an email, which contained a contract with a set of conditions that the companies were asked to sign off.

Mar 18, 2017

PlayStation 3 production, shipment will soon stop in Japan while Sony still going strong

Sony's gaming consoles are known to have a 10-year lifespan. Therefore, decommissioning the PS3 doesn't come as a surprise.

Mar 17, 2017

McDonald's says Twitter account hacked by 'external source', deletes tweet slamming Trump

Although the latest hack raised questions about Twitter's security level, analysts believe that the breach was not intended to harm the restaurant chain's brand.

Mar 17, 2017

iOS 11 chaos: Nearly 200,000 apps could soon be obsolete, and Apple wants it that way

Apple recently conducted a purge of broken or unsupported apps, and had removed 47,300 apps from its store in last October.

Mar 16, 2017

Hundreds of Twitter accounts, including those of major media outlets and celebrities, hacked over Turkey-Netherlands protest

Some Twitter users claimed that hackers compromised a third party analytics app called Twitter Counter, which allowed intruders access to the accounts.

Mar 15, 2017

Kellyanne Conway is right, partially: Here're 5 'not-so-smart' home appliances that can be hacked

The growing number of connected devices and the increasing risk of them being hacked has turned Internet of Things into a mixed blessing.

Mar 15, 2017

Facebook prohibits developers from using its data to create surveillance tools

Facebook said using its data for surveillance was always against the company's policies, but it was not explicit enough.

Mar 14, 2017

Malware alert! Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S7, LG G4 hit by preinstalled malware; full list of affected devices here

The affected Android phones belonged to a large telecommunications company and a multinational technology company.

Mar 11, 2017

Lenovo Vibe B reportedly launched in India at Rs 5,799; here are top 5 other handsets to buy under Rs 6,000

Looks like Lenovo has quietly launched a new entry-level smartphone in India which offers 4G network compatibility with a price tag of Rs 5,799.

Mar 11, 2017

Samsung Pay expected to be featured in non-premium smartphones in India

Samsung is reportedly planning to bring Samsung Pay support to non-premium Galaxy smartphones in India, including the inexpensive J series models.

Mar 10, 2017

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves tech firms in dilemma by offering CIA hacking tools

Tech companies are in an unusual position of relying on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a person who is believed by some US officials to have links to Moscow.

Mar 10, 2017

Google acquires Kaggle, a San Francisco-based startup that hosts data science, machine learning competitions

What likely tempted Google to buy Kaggle is its rich and active community, including more than 800,000 data experts.

Mar 9, 2017

Salman Khan wants Hillary Clinton to win the US Presidential election

Salman Khan forays into smartphone business, registers 'BeingSmart' trademark

The BeingSmart brand of smartphones will target the entry to mid-level market segment with price tags below Rs 20,000.