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Facebook Messenger began in August 2011 as a new standalone messaging app that enabled people to send messages one-on-one or to groups of friends. Photo: Bloomberg Facebook Inc. announced on Wednesday that more than 1 billion people now use Facebook

Even as the cost for data is getting cheaper by the day, with every network suddenly offering 3.5G for N2000, some smartphones just will not help you maximize your data as much as your keep maximising the device.

The company behind the world famous file-sharing client BitTorrent is all set for the birth of their news network titled as BitTorrent News. Streamed on BitTorrent Live, the network will commence its operations at the Republican Party Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 18.

Microsoft has announced the release of the much awaited Windows Server 2016. The product will be uncovered at the Ignite conference in Atlanta this fall. Microsoft has also released the Technical Preview 5 for Windows Server 2016.

Short Bytes:   Automotive Grade Linux, backed by the Linux Foundation, is created to develop a de facto platform for open source components being used in our cars. This initiative consists of many big names from the automobile industry. The latest release i.e. Automotive Grade Linux UCB 2.0 comes when more companies have started to recognise the importance of open source in automobile industry.

Are automated “computer hackers” better than human hackers? DARPA is answering this question in positive and looking to prove its point with the help of its Cyber Grand Challenge. The contest finale will feature seven powerful computer fighting against each other. The winner of the contest will challenge human hackers at the annual DEF CON hacking conference.