Internet users

Encryption policy: Govt trying to restrict internet freedom?- Part II

The department of electronics and information technology (DeitY) recently released the draft of the National Encryption Policy seeking methods of data encryption of data and communications used by

Sep 22, 2015, 19:35 PM IST

India Internet user base crosses 350-mn milestone in June: IAMAI

The number of Internet users has grown over 26 per cent from 278 million in October 2014. The number of mobile Internet users has also grown about 40 per cent from 159 million users in October last year.

Sep 02, 2015, 15:43 PM IST

Microsoft releases new update for Windows 10

According to the TechCrunch, the update came with minimal documentation and explanation. The updated code comes with a set of notes.

Aug 17, 2015, 12:39 PM IST

Microsoft says 14 million computers now running Windows 10

That's a far cry from the company's goal of getting Windows 10 onto a billion devices within three years. Microsoft says it's releasing the software in waves to make sure downloads go smoothly.

Jul 31, 2015, 10:38 AM IST

Internet users in India to reach 503-mn by 2017: Report

The overall internet user base (wireline and wireless) in the country stood at approximately 350 million as on June 2015 and is estimated to touch 503 million by 2017, the report titled 'India on the go?mobile Internet Vision' by IAMAI and KPMG said.

Jul 20, 2015, 16:11 PM IST

Microsoft says Windows 10 available July 29

Microsoft Corp said on Monday its new Windows 10 operating system will be available worldwide on July 29, as a free upgrade for users of the most recent versions of Windows.

Jun 01, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

4% of monthly global domain name registrations are from India

Over the past few months, there has been a rapid increase in domain name registrations, particularly from the country with the monthly additions rising to 2 percent from an average of 1.5 percent of the global registrations.

May 31, 2015, 13:17 PM IST

Smartphones still 'too expensive for many' in India: BCG

Exuding optimism on the increasing Internet penetration in one of the world's fastest growing digital economies, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said online users can grow to as much as 550 million by 2018.

Apr 26, 2015, 10:29 AM IST

China's internet population hits 649 million, 86% on phones

China had 649 million internet users by the end of 2014, with 557 million of those using handsets to go online, said a government report on Tuesday, as the world`s biggest smartphone market continues its shift to mobile.

Feb 03, 2015, 18:40 PM IST

Facebook most popular social network: US study

Facebook is by far the most popular social media website with its large base of "very active" users visiting the site daily, a new survey of American internet users has found.

Jan 11, 2015, 18:26 PM IST

Huffington Post launches in India, eyes China edition

The Huffington Post launched an Indian version of its news website on Monday, seeking to tap the country`s exploding number of Internet users, and announced its next big goal was a Chinese edition.

Dec 08, 2014, 19:02 PM IST

Govt monitoring big concern among Indian net users: Survey

In Mexico, 83 percent Internet users have expressed similar concern.

Nov 26, 2014, 23:10 PM IST

India to have 2nd largest online user-base after China by 2016

According to the US-based firm, India's online population will touch 283.8 million by 2016, leaving behind the US at 264.9 million in the same period.

Nov 23, 2014, 14:23 PM IST