Google planning to kill passwords

Since passwords have become an increasing problem for many, Google could be set to replace them entirely and is experimenting with USB keys, mobile phones and even jewellery that can act as a physical "key" to give users access to their account. 

The search giant's security bosses are set to publish their findings next month and say they could soon be commonplace. 

The Yubikey, which is believed to have been tested by Google, can automatically log users onto all their accounts without ever asking for a password by placing it into a Google laptop. 

Review, Facebook Graph Search

Facebook has unveiled a new search tool that gives users a chance to sift through the photos, places and other information available on the site - all through the lens of their social connections. 

Would you like to know which of your friends live in San Francisco? Are you curious about who likes Madonna? Or are you dying to know which friends appeared in photos with you before 2006? Facebook's new search tool will tell you, in the hopes that you'll spend more time on the world's largest online social network. 

The search feature, called "Graph Search," is being rolled out slowly. For now, users can only search in English, and the service will be available only to a tiny fraction of Facebook's more than 1 billion users. As part of a group of reporters who attended Facebook's unveiling of the service on Tuesday, I was one of these users. 

DoT wants domestic sourcing for projects by 2014 to 15

Leading global telecom equipment vendors have been barred by the government from supplying gear for the communications ministry's Rs 21,000-crore broadband venture involving the rollout of a national fibre optic network (NOFN) that will take high-speed internet to the hinterlands, top executives aware of the development said. 

Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei and ZTE are missing from the telecom department (DoT) certified list of vendors eligible to supply Gigabit Passive Optical Network, or GPON, which is the chosen fibre technology for this project. 

Review, Videocon A30 and A20, ahead of challengers

Videocon, the manufacturer best known for its home appliances, recently expanded its smartphone range with the addition of two dual-sim devices - A30 and A20. Both the phones are targeted at the budget segment that is ruled by the likes of Micromax, Lava and Karbonn. While Videocon A30 features a dual-core processor and is priced at Rs 7,299, its smaller sibling - A20 - costs Rs 4,999. 

But do these two devices have what it takes to topple the current segment leaders and capture significant market share? Let's find out. 

9 trends to watch for in wearable tech

The wearables business is gaining momentum and is one of the most exciting markets of the digital age. We at Koru decided to share some of the key trends we believe will emerge this year. To quote Gary Hamel, a hero of mine: today’s niche markets are tomorrow’s mass markets.

Watches enjoy a renaissance as accessories

A host of connected smart watches will emerge in 2013, with the phone becoming a new digital hub in this “personal body network.” Media poster child Pebble will be the tipping point for early adopters, while MuteWatch 2.0 looks likely to push functionality to new levels.