Articles by Anu Passary
Google Takes Down Chrome Extension That Tracked Jewish People
Google has pulled down the Coincidence Detector extension for its Chrome browser, which enabled users with anti-Jew sentiments to identify and track Jewish people.
Teen Hacks North Korean Facebook Clone With The Password 'Password'
An 18-year-old student from Scotland has hacked a North Korean clone of the social networking site Facebook. The teen achieved the feat by using the generic password 'password.'
The Sims 4 Update Removes Gender Boundaries: Customization Goes Beyond Restrictions
'The Sims 4' has received a new update that removes gender boundaries. Players can now customize their Sims with any type of voice tone, style of walking or physical build regardless of gender.
Google Now On Tap Gets Update, Now Features Text Select And Image Search
A new update for Google Now on Tap brings new features to users' way. Users now benefit from image search and text select features, which are quite handy.
Verizon Father's Day Deals: Free 50-Inch Smart TV, Gear VR And More When You Buy Samsung Flagships
U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless is running a limited time promo for Father's Day where consumers get a 50-inch or 30-inch Samsung Smart TV, the Gear VR headset and more as freebies upon purchasing select Samsung smartphones.
Eye-Plug Lets Your Android Smartphone Capture 3D Videos
A new accessory called the Eye-Plug from China-based Weeview Inc. transforms your Android smartphone into a 3D video-capturing device. The Eye-Plug is expected to go on sale this year and will cost $35.
Google Play Store Tells You Which Apps You Should Uninstall For Storage Space
A new feature on the Google Play Store will now aid users in managing the storage space on their Android mobile device better. The Play Store now intelligently suggests which app a user should uninstall to free up precious memory.
Sony Xperia E5 Now Official: Perfect Budget Smartphone For Thrifty Consumers
Sony Mobile has unveiled the Xperia E5 smartphone that is targeted at price conscious buyers. The Android Marshmallow-powered handset will cost $220.
Huawei Honor 8 Gets Leaked: 2.5D Curved Glass, 12 MP Dual Camera And More
A new leaked image hints at the Huawei Honor 8 smartphone boasting a 2.5D curved glass rear. The handset is anticipated to debut in June and will have the same screen size as older-gen Honor 7.
Asus VR Headset In The Works: Could It Be Daydream-Ready?
Asus quietly showed off a mysterious virtual reality headset dubbed 'Asus VR' at its press event. Little is known about the device but it is expected to be compatible with Daydream, Google's mobile VR platform.
Google Home Essentially A 'Dressed-Up Version Of Chromecast,' But It's More Than That
The voice-enabled intelligent speaker Google Home has received flak for being a revamped variant of Chromecast, as both the devices use the same Wi-Fi chip and microprocessor. However, it turns out Google Home is not merely a streaming device.
Facebook Messenger Could Get Optional End-To-End Encryption: Report
According to reports, Facebook is looking to implement optional end-to-end encryption on Messenger. It will not be enabled by default as its is on WhatsApp, but instead will be an opt-in feature like on Google's upcoming Allo messaging app.
Want A Samsung Galaxy S7 Adorned With A Portrait Of Putin? Here's How Much You Have To Pay
Russia-based Caviar, which customizes smartphones to give them a premium feel, will sell only three units of a ruby-encrusted Galaxy S7 that has the portrait of Putin engraved on its back. The Samsung Supremo Putin Rubino handset will cost $27,000.
Samsung Wants Users To Update Their Android Devices More Often In India, Offers Domino's Pizza Coupons
Samsung India has devised a novel way of getting Android mobile device users in the country to update their gadgets to the latest OS version. It is offering Domino's discount coupons to those who update.
International Variant Of Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Gets Wi-Fi Certification
The international variant of the Galaxy A9 Pro phablet from Samsung has received Wi-Fi certification from the regulatory body, suggesting that its release is imminent.
Fast, 'Stretchy Circuits' May Redefine Internet Of Things: Wearable Tech For Your Skin Coming Soon?
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have devised a wearable that is stretchable, quick and has integrated circuits. The technology can potentially enable wearables to become wireless.
Asus ZenBook 3 Introduced: Has Apple's MacBook Met Its Match?
Asus has unveiled its ultra-portable and svelte laptop dubbed the ZenBook 3, which weighs only 910 grams. The Asus laptop is expected to go on sale from Q3 2016 and will start at $999.
Verizon To Roll Out Asus ZenPad Z8: Snapdragon 650, 8-Inch Display
Verizon Wireless is reportedly poised to push out a new tablet from Asus dubbed the ZenPad Z8. The still unannounced tablet sports an 8-inch screen and a hexa-core Snapdragon 650 processor.
Twitter Gives More Than $300,000 Over 2 Years To Bug Bounty Hunters
Twitter has disclosed that it paid out more than $300,000 in reward money to bug bounty hunters in the past two years. The maximum amount Twitter paid as reward was $12,040.
iOS 9.3.2 Now Jailbroken, But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Yet
Jailbreak fans will be pleased to learn that a developer has teased the jailbreak for iOS 9.3.2 in a YouTube video. However, the exploit is unlikely to be made public.
Skype 7.0 Android Update Improves Tablet Interface, Adds Functions
Microsoft has updated the Skype app for Android to version 7.0, which brings with it new functionalities. Skype 7.0 improves the UI for tablets and brings a new floating action button (FAB) to aid faster messaging.
Current Flagship Smartphones Won't Be 'Daydream Ready,' Google Says
Google's VR chief Clay Bavor has disclosed that the current crop of Android-powered flagship smartphones will not be 'Daydream ready.' For those who want to take advantage of the mobile VR platform, it would be wise to hold off for a few months before getting a new handset.
Domain '.Game' Now Up For Grabs: Here's The Deal
Uniregistry Corp. has launched the '.game' domain name, and people can now register their gaming site with the domain '.game' instead of '.com.' Several companies like Apple, Microsoft and Sony have already snapped up some domain names.
Virgin Mobile Now Offers Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6 On An Installment Plan
Canadian carrier Virgin Mobile has introduced a new installment plan for the Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6. Thanks to the plan, the tablet can be had by paying $13.75 per month for two years, and for no downpayment.
Adobe Gives A Peek At Photoshop Content-Aware Crop Tool [Video]
Adobe is poised to introduce a new tool dubbed Content-Aware Crop for Photoshop CC in an impending update. The new feature is demoed in a YouTube video posted by the company.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Duos Available For $629.99 At eBay: 32 GB, GSM Unlocked
The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Duos with 32 GB of internal storage is available on eBay for only $629.99. The offer is for a limited time only.
iPhone 7 Cases Look Similar To The Ones For iPhone 6 And 6s: No Big Changes For Apple's Next Flagship?
Some new smartphone cases made by Cygnett supposedly intended for the impending Apple flagship iPhone 7 have been spotted. The cases are akin to those for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6 and suggest that the iPhone 7 will have similar dimensions.
Verizon Rolls Out Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge Update: Buh-Bye Bloatware, Google Play Issues
Verizon is now rolling out a software update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge smartphones, which gets rid of the download and update issues plaguing Google Play. The update also gets rid of bloatware by removing the Amazon Music app.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Receive Crucial Security Update
T-Mobile began pushing out out a security update for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones. The update fixes a critical issue that would otherwise wipe out the phones' memory completely.
Google Maps Getting Local Search Ads: 'Promoted Pins' Making Their Way
Google has revealed that both Google Maps and Google.com are getting local search ads, which will endorse certain locations as promoted pins. This will aid businesses in luring more local customers.
