Articles by Anu Passary
Olympus Unveils The New PEN-F: 20 MP Sensor, 5-Axis Image Stabilization And More
Olympus has debuted its new PEN-F mirrorless camera which has a powerful 20MP sensor, as well as 5-axis image stabilization capabilities. The camera will hit the U.S. shelves in early March.
HTC One M10 'Perfume' Latest Rumor Suggests It Will Look Like One A9
The upcoming Android-powered HTC One M10 smartphone has been on the grapevine lately. Codenamed 'Perfume' HTC's new offering will allegedly resemble the One A9.
Cost Cutting Mode: Sprint Axes 2,500 Employees
U.S. network operator Sprint has laid off 2,500 employees in customer care service and its headquarters in a bid to reduce operating expenses. The carrier has also shut down four of its call centers in the U.S.
'Be Like Bill' 101: What Is It About And How To Make Your Version Of The Stick Figure Meme
The popular 'Be like Bill' meme that subtly reflects on unwanted social media behavior has gone viral online. The stick figure meme now has a meme generator 'Be like Me' which replaces Bill's name with the user's.
Meet 'Tigerlake,' Intel's Third Family Of 10nm Chips
Intel will have three processors and not two in its 10nm line-up of CPUs. The third 10nm chip is reportedly called Tigerlake and will be released in the second half of 2019.
Google Agrees To Pay $185 Million In Back Taxes To UK Goverment
Google has agreed to pay back the UK Government £130 million or $185 million in taxes, putting an end to its tax evasion practices in the country thanks to an agreement with the British treasury.
Thanks To Humans, There Will Be More Plastic Than Fish In Our Oceans By 2050
A new report sheds light on the disturbing trend that will come 2050, our oceans will have more plastic than fish. This change in the ecosystem will be due to the increased use of non-biodegradable material which is dumped into the oceans.
Microsoft Selfie App Update Gives It Easier Social Sharing Features, Improves User Interface
The Microsoft Selfie app for iOS has been updated and brings an improved user interface, as well as the social sharing on Facebook, Twitter and WeChat.
New Twitter CMO Most Likely Leslie Berland From American Express: Report
Leslie Berland, the EVP of global advertising, marketing and digital partnerships at American Express, is reportedly poised to take over as the CMO of Twitter per reports.
Dish, Consumer Groups Unite To Stop Mega Cable Deal
Dish Network Corp. teams up with 17 other entities to form the Stop Mega Cable Coalition. The move aims to thwart the proposed merger of Charter Communications, Bright House Network and Time Warner Cable, which will lead to the new entity Mega Cable.
Best Mobile Apps To Explore If You're Housebound Because Of Winter Storm Jonas
Winter Storm Jonas may leave you stuck at home all weekend. We rounded up some of the best mobile apps you can explore to not only survive Winter Storm Jonas, but also entertain yourself.
Nearly 300,000 Drones Now Registered With FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration's online drone registration system began in December. The FAA reports that since then, the number of registered drones is now close to 300,000.
Court Records Reveal $1 Billion Google Search Agreement With Apple: Good Deal Or Bad Deal?
Google apparently paid Apple $1 billion to have its search service incorporated on iPhones. Take a look if the revenue-sharing agreement between the two companies is lucrative for Google or a bad deal.
NSA Takes Pro-Encryption Stance: Can It Spy On Your Encrypted Data?
The National Security Agency (NSA) has eased its stance on encryption and is now in favor of encrypted data. This raises questions if the agency has devised alternate ways of spying on user data.
iPad Mini Is Best-Selling Apple Tablet Series Of Q4 2015: Survey
A CIRP survey reveals that Apple's iPad mini lineup of tablets emerged as the best-selling tablet series for the company in Q4 2015. The tablet series accounted for a cumulative 47 percent sales in the period, with the iPad mini 2 being the most popular in the 7.9-inch lineup.
Kickstarter Finally Rolls Out An Android App
Crowdfunding site Kickstarter has finally released a companion app for Android devices. The app came three years after its iOS counterpart was launched.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility: Report Looks Into Performance Of 'Fallout 3,' 'Halo: Reach,' 'Gears Of War' And More
Digital Foundry tested the performance of several popular backward-compatible titles for the Xbox One such as 'Gears of War,' 'Halo: Reach' and 'Mass Effect,' among others. It found that while some titles show an improvement, others encountered issues.
Google For Education Expands Reach Of Expeditions Program: Here's How To Sign Up To Be A Beta Tester
Google has expanded the reach of its Expeditions Pioneer Program and launched a beta version of the Expeditions app for Android. The program now accounts for over 500,000 participants worldwide.
General Motors Bets On Car-Sharing With New Maven Brand
General Motors has launched a new car-sharing service called Maven which will enable people to rent cars for as little as $6 per hour. The service will initially be launched at Ann Arbor, Michigan, with other U.S. cities to follow suit.
'Rise of The Tomb Raider' DLC 'Baba Yaga: The Temple Of The Witch' Arrives Jan. 26
Microsoft has confirmed that the first story DLC for 'Rise of The Tomb Raider' dubbed 'Baba Yaga: The Temple Of The Witch' will be arriving for Xbox One on Tuesday.
Foxconn Wants To Buy Sharp For $5.3 Billion: Report
Taiwan-based Foxconn is reportedly eyeing the purchase of Japan-based display manufacturer Sharp Corp. Foxconn is allegedly willing to shell out $5.3 billion to acquire Sharp Corp.
Court Rules Breach Of Contract Case Against Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Can Move Forward
A district judge in the U.S. has ruled that the lawsuit against Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR, can partly move forward. The judge, however, dismissed some other civil claims made by Total Recall Technologies.
Gamers Report 'Diablo 3' Update 2.4 Causes Performance Issues On PS4 And Xbox One
Xbox One and PlayStation 4 console users who have updated to patch 2.4.0 for 'Diablo III' are encountering performance issues post the update. They are facing framerate drops and game crashes.
Intel Unveils 6th-Gen vPro Processors Designed For Full Business Productivity
Intel has taken the wraps off its new lineup of 6th-gen vPro processors, which pack in a new security feature dubbed Intel Authenticate. The new processors enhance productivity and offer three times the battery life when compared to its predecessor.
Amazon Dash Replenishment Will Allow Your Smart Devices To Automatically Order For You: Here's How To Get Started With DRS
Amazon's Dash Replacement Service, will enable one's connected smart appliances to replenish their inventory automatically by placing an order on their own. We will take you through on how to get started with DRS.
Microsoft To Donate $1 Billion Worth In Cloud Computing Resources To NGOs Worldwide
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella has revealed that the company's charity arm - Microsoft Philanthropies - is set to donate cloud computing resources worth $1 billion to over 70,000 non-profits in the next three years.
Best Apps For Virtual Makeover: ModiFace, L'Oreal Makeup Genius, Hair Color Booth And More
Virtual makeover is the new trend. For those looking for fantastic makeover apps, here are some of our top picks that allow users to test out different makeup and hairstyles.
Amazon Echo Issues And Quick Fixes: Wi-Fi Connectivity, Connected Home Device And How To Reset
Amazon Echo users often encounter issues with the device's connectivity or Alexa's inability to understand voice commands. Here are some quick fixes for the niggling problems.
Alleged Leaked Samsung SM-R150 Activity Tracker Images Hint Of Rotating Bezel
Images of Samsung's alleged fitness and activity tracker, the SM-R150, have leaked online. The images of the metal dial Samsung wearable point to a rotating bezel.
Samsung Launches Dual-SIM Galaxy Note 5 In India
The Galaxy Note 5 smartphone from Samsung is now available in a dual-SIM variant in India. The company has started retailing the 32 GB version of the dual-SIM handset for $760.
