Articles by Anu Passary
Find 2016 Rio Olympics Info With Google As Your Hub: Highlights Added Across Search, Maps And YouTube
Google has teamed up with broadcasters in more than 60 countries to bring users official highlight videos from the 2016 Olympic Games. It has added highlights across Maps, YouTube and Search, to keep people updated on all the Olympic action.
Handy ‘Pokémon GO’ Tips And Tricks: How To Fix Server Error And Avoid Crashes
Some of the issues plaguing 'Pokémon GO' users are server errors and crashes. Here are some workarounds to help you fix game crashes and tackle server errors when playing the game.
Samsung Galaxy A5 Now Getting Android Marshmallow Update
Samsung is pushing out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the first-gen Galaxy A5 in select regions. The update is an OTA one and brings a slew of features such as Doze Mode and Now on Tap to the midrange handset.
Samsung Gear S3 Tipped To Debut At IFA In September, Rocking Sleek Rotary Bezel
Samsung will reportedly launch its next-gen smartwatch, the Gear S3, at the IFA 2016 in September. The wearable will allegedly sport a sleek rotary bezel, which means it will have a round dial like the Gear S2.
LG V10 Successor Coming This Quarter, LG Earnings Report Confirms
LG has confirmed that it will be launching a new smartphone from its V series in Q3 2016. Speculations are rife that the smartphone in question could be the successor of the LG V10 - allegedly called the LG V20.
Upgraded Yahoo Messenger App Hits Mac And Windows: Revamped Design, New Features And More
Yahoo has pushed out the updated and revamped Yahoo Messenger desktop app for Windows and Mac PC users. The relaunched app boasts new tricks such as the ability to unsend a message or send GIFs and multiple photos.
Samsung Mobile Quarterly Results: Galaxy S7 Success Drives Most Profitable Quarter In Years
Samsung Electronics reported its Q2 2016 results on July 28, revealing an operating profit of $3.82 billion for the company's mobile division. The flagship Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge were the main growth drivers.
Prisma For Android Hype: Beware Of Fake Apps
The Prisma photo filter app for Android launched recently, but thanks to the hype surrounding the application, the Google Play Store is inundated with counterfeit apps claiming to be the real deal.
Apple Reportedly Drops Samsung As iPhone 8 Chipmaker: Increased Competition?
Apple has allegedly dropped Samsung as the chipmaker for not only the A10 chip but also the A11 chip for its 2017 iPhone. The A11 chips for the iPhone 8 will be made exclusively by its supplier TSMC.
Affordable LG K10 Headed To AT&T This Week: Price, Specs And Availability
AT&T is poised to start selling the affordable LG K10 phablet on July 22. The 5.3-inch handset will set consumers back by $180.
US Samsung Gear S2 Gets Samsung Pay Beta With Latest 'Value Pack' Update
The Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic smartwatches from Samsung are getting support for Samsung Pay. The update, though currently in beta and is only available in the United States, brings several new features for the smartwatches.
New 'Star Wars' VR Movie Will Focus On Darth Vader With 100 Percent Original Story
An upcoming 'Star Wars' movie in virtual reality is in the pipeline from ILMxLAB, which has teamed up with Hollywood writer David Goyer for the project. The movie is going to focus on Darth Vader and will have an original narrative.
Will The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Have An Iris Scanner? These Signs Point To 'Yes'
A listing on import and export site Zauba confirms that the Galaxy Note 7 from Samsung will house an iris scanner. The iris scanner will be embedded in the device's home button.
CBS News Launches Apple TV-Exclusive App, Tapping Siri For Voice Search
CBS News has launched a new app for the fourth-gen Apple TV designed specifically for tvOS. The app also taps into Siri for voice search capabilities.
Google Search To Offer State-Specific Voter Registration Guide Ahead Of 2016 Elections
Google Search users will benefit from a new feature rolling out on July 18. It will enable voters to get in-depth and state-specific details on the voting registration process ahead of the presidential elections.
Oh No, Lenovo And Intel! Critical Security Flaw Found In ThinkPads
A security researcher has revealed that the Lenovo ThinkPad series is affected by a critical security vulnerability. The flaw enables the arbitrary execution of the SMM code and can allow hackers to bypass the basic security protocols for Windows.
Verizon Price Adjustments Coming Soon: Here's What You Need To Know About Your Smartphone Plans
U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is reportedly poised to introduce adjustments to its plans, which will make them more expensive. However, Verizon will increase the data offered.
Leaked PowerPoint Reveals Massive 5,000 mAh Battery For Nubia N1
A leaked PowerPoint presentation on Weibo reveals that ZTE is working on a new 5.5-inch smartphone dubbed the Nubia N1. The Android-powered handset will allegedly house a 5,000 mAh battery.
BlackBerry Denies End Of Production For BlackBerry 10: Where Did That Info Come From?
BlackBerry has issued a statement denying the alleged letter that claimed it was ending support for its BlackBerry 10-powered devices. The company is only halting the 'manufacturing cycle' for the Classic.
AT&T Answers T-Mobile Tuesdays With 'Thanks' Program: BOGO Movie Tickets As First Reward
AT&T has launched a new 'Thanks' reward program that will entitle eligible subscribers of the carrier to BOGO free movie tickets on Tuesdays. The Thanks program also intends to offer subscribers pre-sale tickets for select Live Nation concerts.
Google Integrates Recent Earthquake Details Into Search Results
Google has integrated details of recent quakes in its search results, which will aid people in staying alert and updated. A summary of the earthquake search will be reflected on the search results at the top.
AMD Radeon RX 480 Review Roundup: Does The Powerful $200 Graphics Card Live Up To The Hype?
AMD's $200 Radeon RX 480 graphics card capable of delivering performance similar to the current $500 graphics cards launched on June 29. The early reviews are in and we check out if the card lives up to the hype.
Xiaomi 'Markw' Device Shows Up In Geekbench: How Did The Mysterious Device Do?
A mysterious Xiaomi smartphone dubbed the 'markw' has popped up on the Geekbench site. The listing reveals that the handset will house a Snapdragon 625 processor.
Hitachi To Offer 4K And HD Roku TVs This Year: Here's The Deal
Hitachi America and Roku have teamed up to offer 4K UHD and HD Roku Smart TVs to consumers. The Hitachi Roku TV models will come in several display sizes and be released this fall.
LG's New VPInput App Will Seamlessly Pair The G4, G5 And V10 With Your PC
LG has introduced a new app, dubbed VPInput, that will enable users of the LG G4, LG G5 or LG V10 smartphones to seamlessly pair their handset to a PC via Bluetooth.
Amazon Just Made It Much Easier To Add To Alexa's Skills: Now With Over 1,400 To Choose From
Users can now activate Alexa's skills by merely issuing a voice command vis-a-vis locating and enabling the skill from the app. Consumers of Amazon Echo and other Alexa-enabled devices can choose from over 1,400 skills.
Scientists Invent 3D-Printed Micro Camera That Can Be Injected In The Body To Minimize Invasiveness
Researchers from the University of Stuttgart have used 3D-printing technology to develop a nano triple-lens camera, which can be injected into the human body via a syringe. The camera is smaller than a grain of salt.
Google Could Face Yet Another Antitrust Complaint In EU Over AdWords
The European Union is reportedly looking to file the third antitrust complaint against Google over AdWords. Reportedly, EU officials have asked the critics of the tech company to give their permission to share the evidence with Google.
Here's How The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Iris Scanner Could Work, Based On A Samsung Patent
A new patent from Samsung for its iris scanner reveals how the technology will operate on the upcoming Galaxy Note 7. Samsung will apparently use a new type of 'triple-camera system' to house iris scanning abilities.
Facebook Privacy Hoax Is Back: Don't Waste Your Time
Several privacy notice messages that claim to safeguard a user's privacy have gone viral on the social networking site Facebook. However, these notices should be ignored, as they are fake.
