Articles by Anu Passary
Hollywood Hospital Pays $17,000 Ransom To Regain Control Of Computer Systems
The Los Angeles-based Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center became the victim of a ransomware attack. The hospital had to pay the hackers $17,000 to get the decryption key and regain control of its computer systems.
Too Lazy To Type? Twitter Now Lets iOS And Android Users Capture And Share Videos In Direct Messages
On Wednesday, Twitter started pushing out a new feature for its iOS and Android mobile app users. Users will now be able to capture and share videos in Direct Messages.
Samsung Widens Application Of 14nm Chip For Midrange Smartphones
Samsung has introduced the Exynos 7 Octa 7870 SoC - an addition to its Exynos 7 octa-core processor lineup. The SoC with 14nm FinFET process technology will be released in Q1 2016 and is targeted at midrange devices as well.
Here's How To Register For A New Nintendo Account
Nintendo fans in North America can now register for the new Nintendo Account service, which went live on Tuesday - a day earlier han anticipated. We take you through how one can register for the account.
Apple Stops Selling iPhone 4s And iPhone 5c In India
Apple has withdrawn the iPhone 4s and iPhone 5c smartphones from India. The company has stopped selling the smartphones from its official channels in an effort to increase the average selling price of its products.
Verizon Brings Back 24 Free GB Data Every Year Promo: Here Are The Details
Verizon has brought back its 24 GB of free data each year, for life promo. The limited period offer will entitle subscribers who activate or upgrade to a new phone on the Verizon XL or higher plan to bonus 2 GB of free data each month, for life.
Mark Zuckerberg Protected By 16 Bodyguards At Home And Don't Ask Why
In the midst of enhancing online security, tech CEOs are heightening their physical safety. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has increased his security at home and now has 16 bodyguards to offer protection.
UK Government Proposes Age Verification On All Porn Sites (1.4 Million Kids Might Be Quietly Complaining)
The UK government has proposed that porn sites will need to implement age verification software so that they are not accessed by kids who are under 18 years.
Samsung Display Begins Production Of AMOLED Panels For Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge
Samsung has started the production of the AMOLED panels for its impending flagship Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones, which are expected to debut on Feb. 21.
Samsung Begins Roll Out Of Android 6.0 Marshmallow For Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung has started rolling out the much-awaited Android 6.0 Marshmallow software update for the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 smartphones. The update is a worldwide one.
Barbie Drops Her Pink Convertible For A Hoverboard
Barbie has gone futuristic as Mattel introduced the Star Light Adventure RC Hoverboard RC at the annual International Toy Fair in New York. The remote-controlled toy is basically a pink and blue drone with the doll perched on top.
Kanye West Asks Mark Zuckerberg And Larry Page For $$$
Kanye West admitted that he is battling a personal financial dept of $53 million and appealed to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to aid him by investing $1 billion in him. He has also asked Larry Page for help.
What Are The Best Android N Features To Expect? Multi-Window Mode, Stylus Support, OpenJDK And More
Android N is poised to be released in May this year. The new Android version will bring several new features such as multi-window mode, improved tablet support and more.
BlackBerry February Deals In US And UK: BlackBerry Priv Now At $650, Passport For Only $399
BlackBerry is offering its Priv and Passport phones at a discounted price till Feb. 24. The limited-period promotion can be availed on its online store ShopBlackBerry.com while stocks last.
Apple Confirms Some Retina MacBooks Shipped With Faulty USB-C Cable: Here's How To Get A Replacement
Apple has launched a worldwide replacement program for USB-C cables, which shipped from April 2015 to June 2015, as the accessory was faulty. We take you through steps on how to get a replacement.
PayPal Rolls Out New Set Of Commerce Tools In Closed Beta
PayPal has rolled out a new set of tools for a service dubbed PayPal Commerce, which is currently in closed beta. The tools will aid merchants in promoting their products through a one-touch buy button.
AT&T Set To Start Field Trial Of 5G Wireless This Year
Following in the footsteps of rival Verizon Wireless, U.S. network operator AT&T is also set to take the 5G route. The carrier will begin the field tests of 5G wireless by end 2016.
Facebook Pulls The Plug On Free Basics In India
Following a court verdict, Facebook has withdrawn its Free Basics project in India a year after it launched the philanthropic initiative. Here's what Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has to say.
BT Declares War Against Nuisance Calls: New Service To Divert 'Rogue' Numbers To Junk Voicebox
BT will be launching a free feature in 2016 which will aid its customers in blacklisting undesirable numbers. The rogue calls made to the BT landline, which can be a nuisance, will be automatically diverted to a junk voicemail box.
Who Will Win A Grammy? Here Are Instagram's Predictions
Instagram has for the first time compiled a list of possible 2016 Grammy Awards winners. The list is based on the most talked about nominees on Instagram and pits Taylor Swift as the favorite to win Song and Album of the Year awards.
Ram Unveils 2017 Power Wagon, And This Time It Doesn't Come With Unnecessary Bling
FCA's Ram truck division has unveiled its 2017 Power Wagon off-road pickup truck at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. The pickup truck boasts updated exteriors and interiors to impart a rugged look.
Will Apple Drop iPhone For Augmented Reality Or Virtual Reality Devices?
A research note from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster lays down the theory that Apple will replace its iPhone in the long term with MR applications. The iOS support for MR apps could be launched by 2018 according to Munster.
Internet Archive's Malware Museum Gives You A Glimpse Of Malware Examples From The '80s And '90s
The Malware Museum from Internet Archive went live on Friday, Feb. 5. It is a repository of 78 malware examples from the 1980s and 1990s.
TPG Customers In Australia Struggle With Slow Internet Following Major Fault Of Submarine Cable
Customers of TPG Telecom in Australia are faced with slow Internet due to a fault in the submarine cable line in the provider's Guam and Sydney stretch. The issue is expected to be fixed by next month.
Super Bowl 50: Apple Chief Tim Cook Posts A Blurry Photo And Twitterverse Explodes
Apple's CEO Tim Cook committed a major PR blunder when he posted a blurred image taken at the Super Bowl 50 on Twitter, fueling iPhone-oriented jibes on the social media site.
HTC Outs Desire 626 Dual SIM With 5-Inch Display, Octa-Core Chip, Android 5.1 Lollipop In India
HTC has introduced the dual-SIM variant of its Desire 626 smartphone in India, which is powered by an octa-core processor from MediaTek. The 5-inch smartphone will set consumers back by Rs.14,990.
Verizon Go90 Goes Zero Rating, Allows Customers To Watch Video Without Worrying About Data Cap
Verizon Wireless has allowed streaming of go90 videos on LTE for free. Now, postpaid subscribers have the ability to watch go90 videos without worrying that it might eat into their data allowance.
Sony Xperia Z5 And Z5 Compact Available In The US Feb. 7: Which Xperia Z5 Fits Your Style?
Sony Mobile has released its flagship Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 smartphones in the country. The Android-powered handsets will become available from retailers such as B&H Photo, Best Buy and Amazon on Sunday.
Amazon Echo Evolves: Alexa Can Now Order Pizza, Get An Uber, Tell You About Super Bowl And More
Amazon Echo has evolved by leaps and bounds since its 2014 launch. The speaker's intelligent personalized voice assistant Alexa is now better integrated with services and can do much more than update you on the weather.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Benchmark Hints 5.7-Inch Display, Snapdragon 820, 3GB RAM
The much-awaited successor of the Xiaomi Mi 4, the Xiaomi Mi 5, has surfaced on the GFXBench site. The listing points to a 5.7-inch display, instead of a 5.2-inch full HD one.
