Articles by Anu Passary
Samsung Likely Shipped 10 Million Galaxy S7 Units In Q1: Analyst
An analyst has suggested that Samsung likely sold 9.7 million units of the flagship Galaxy S7 smartphone in barely a month since it released, surpassing forecasts with ease. Whether this figure includes the Galaxy S7 edge is not clear.
BlackBerry Priv April Security Patch Now Available
The April security patch update for the Android-powered BlackBerry Priv is now available for download. However, only those who purchased the smartphone directly from BlackBerry will be able to download and install the update, whereas non-direct buyers will have to wait a little longer.
How Bizarre: United Airlines Flight Attendant Pulls Emergency Exit After Landing In Texas
A flight attendant from United Airlines has been removed from her flying duties after she intentionally pulled the emergency exit of the flight and disembarked from the parked aircraft by sliding down the escape chute.
Trump Hotel Reportedly Hacked Again, Credit Card Systems Likely Breached
The Trump Hotel Collection luxury hotel chain group owned by Donald Trump is reportedly the victim of a hacking, which has possibly compromised its credit card systems. It is not known how many properties are affected.
Karalux Outs Gold-Plated Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge
Vietnam-based gold-plating specialist Karalux has released 24K gold-plated versions of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones. The handsets will set consumers back by a whopping $1,750 and $1,950 for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, respectively.
Elon Musk Twitter AMA: Tesla Model 3 Preorders Almost At 300K And Other Details
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that the preorders for its impending Model 3 electric sedan had touched 276,000, well surpassing the company's expectations.
LG On LG G5 Plastic Cover: 'What You're Seeing There Is Primer'
LG has clarified that the supposed plastic cover on its LG G5 is actually a thick layer of primer on which paint has been used. The smartphone's aluminum alloy has been covered with both primer and paint using microdizing.
BlackBerry Gives BBM Users Free Access To Retract And Timer Features
BlackBerry's latest update brings free access to the previously subscription-based Retract and Timer privacy features for its BBM app users on iOS, Android and BlackBerry 10.
Tor And CloudFlare Hurl Accusations About Malicious Requests, Flawed Methodology At Each Other
Tor and website security service CloudFlare are at loggerheads over issues pertaining to accessibility. CloudFlare claims that 94 percent of requests from Tor's network are malicious, whereas the latter claims that the former's methodology is flawed.
Apple's Short Film Shows How Technology Helps Individuals With Autism Have A Voice
To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, Apple released a short film called 'Dillan's Voice' on April 2. The movie shows how technology can aid people who are non-verbal and autistic express themselves by giving them a voice.
AT&T Now Offers Galaxy Express Prime, Galaxy Express 3 and Galaxy J3 For GoPhone Customers
U.S. carrier AT&T has announced that it will be exclusively offering the Samsung Galaxy Express Prime and Samsung Galaxy Express 3 smartphone to its GoPhone customers. The Galaxy Express Prime and Galaxy Express 3 will set consumers back by $129.99 and $79.99, respectively.
HTC 10 vs. HTC One M9: The Successor Challenging The Flagship Smartphone
With HTC gearing up to release its flagship 2016 smartphone, the HTC 10, we compare how the successor fares against the old warhorse HTC One M9.
Origin Spring Sale Offers Up To 50 Percent Discount On PC Games: 'FIFA 16,' 'Star Wars Battlefront,' 'The SIMS 4' And More
EA's game store Origin has started a Spring Forward Sale where it has deeply discounted several popular PC game titles such as 'FIFA 16,' 'SIMS 4' and more.
New Chapter In PlayStation Story Begins: Sony Computer Entertainment Is Now Sony Interactive Entertainment
Sony has folded in its multimedia and gaming divisions to form a new entity - Sony Interactive Entertainment - as announced in January this year. Sony Interactive Entertainment will be "one global interactive entertainment powerhouse" and is operational from April 1.
Wind Mobile In Canada Cuts Price Of Galaxy S7 By $100: Here Are The Details
Canadian carrier Wind Mobile has slashed the price of the latest Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone by $100. We give you details on the deal.
More Huawei P9 Images Appear In The Wild
More photographs of the Huawei P9 smartphone have leaked prior to its launch. The leaked images confirm the presence of dual rear cameras and a fingerprint scanner on the Android device.
Facebook And Wikipedia Turning Into File Sharing Paradise In Angola: Here's What's Happening
Users of Wikipedia Zero and Facebook Free Basics programs in Angola have misappropriated the free access granted to them and turned the platforms into a paradise for sharing pirated content in a clandestine manner.
Sharp And Foxconn Reportedly Set To Ink Takeover Deal Next Week
Foxconn is allegedly poised to sign the takeover deal with Sharp in the coming week. The two companies are expected to officially announce the acquisition on April 2.
Sprint Wants You To Switch, Offers 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: Here Are The Details
U.S. carrier Sprint has introduced a new promotion dubbed 30-day satisfaction guarantee to lure subscribers from rival carriers. The promotion will allow customers to try Sprint's service for 30 days and leave it with a full refund if they are unhappy in this period.
Google Experiments With Android Camera To Integrate Goggles Visual Search Features
Google is reportedly experimenting with a new technology that will integrate the visual search features of its Google Goggles with the Android camera.
Apple iPad Air 2 Discount On Amazon: $84 Off On 16 GB Model, $81 Off On 128 GB Version
Amazon is offering the iPad Air 2 tablet from Apple at discounted prices. The Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi and Cellular versions of the tablet in 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB storage capacities are discounted anywhere between $39 to $119.
Xperia Z5 Issues After Android Marshmallow Update: Here's A Fix From Sony
Sony Xperia Z5 users are unable to access the Google Play Store after updating their handsets to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Sony has offered a fix to counter the problem.
Microsoft's Tay AI Chatbot On Twitter Sleeps For Now After Racist, Sexist Posts: What Went Wrong?
On Thursday, barely a day after it launched its AI chatbot Taylor, Microsoft has shut it down after she passed inappropriate comments on Twitter.
Logitech Unveils G900 Chaos Spectrum Wireless Gaming Mouse
On Thursday, Logitech introduced its most advanced gaming mouse, the G900 Chaos Spectrum. The wireless gaming mouse is ambidextrous and will cost $149.99 when it hits the shelves in April.
Fallout 4 Automatron DLC Guide: How To Build And Customize Your Robots
The Automatron DLC for 'Fallout 4' requires players to build their own robots to fight against the Mechanist's metal army. We give you a step-by-step guide on how to build and customize your robots in Automatron.
Feds Discover 400-Yard Drug-Smuggling Tunnel Under A House In California
Federal agents have discovered a 400-yard long underground tunnel that was used by smugglers to traffic marijuana. The tunnel extends from a house in California to a restaurant in Mexico.
Exelon Closes $6.8 Billion Merger With Pepco Following Thumbs Up From Regulators
On Wednesday, Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings Inc. have closed a merge after getting a go-ahead from regulators. The deal is reported to be worth $6.8 billion, the largest in terms of utility deals.
Meet Tay, Microsoft's AI Chatbot: @TayandYou Posts Almost 100K Tweets In Less Than 24 Hours
Microsoft's AI chatbot Tay, which is targeted at teens and millennials, is capable of holding personalized conversations with more interactions. The chatbot can post nearly 100K tweets in a day.
Valve Rolls Out Steam Client Beta Update: Here's What's New
The new beta update for the Steam Client was pushed out by Valve on Tuesday. It brings enhancements and fixes to SteamVR and the Steam Controller.
The 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Comes With Embedded Apple SIM
The latest iPad from Apple - the 9.7-inch iPad Pro - comes pre-loaded with an Apple SIM. The SIM is embedded in the device's logic board.
