Articles by Anu Passary
Qualcomm Tries To Expand Reach, Forms $280 Million Joint Venture In China
Qualcomm is partnering with the Chinese government to make deeper inroads into the country and expand the reach of its server chips. The JV Guizhou Huaxintong Semi-Conductor Technology Co., Ltd has an investment capital of $280 million.
It's Been A While But Buick Becomes Cool Again With Avista Sports Coupe Concept
Buick introduced its new coupe concept sports vehicle – the Avista – a day ahead of the NAIAS. General Motors says the car is merely a concept and will not go into production in the near future.
Apple Wants To Automate iAd And Get Out Of Advertising-Sales Business: Report
Apple is allegedly looking to dismantle its sales team for the iAd platform and will make the service automated, giving direct access and control to publishers.
Nest Confirms Learning Thermostat Software Glitch That Deactivated Devices
Nest has confirmed that a software bug resulted in several Nest Learning Thermostats going offline. The temporary outage has now been fixed by the company.
PewDiePie And Disney's Maker Studios Launch Revelmode Network
The 'Emperor of the Internet' PewDiePie has teamed up with Disney's Maker Studios to launch a new online entertainment network called Revelmode. The network would feature PewDiePie along with other popular talents in several original series.
Connectivity Will Not Be An Issue With This Toyota Mirai-Based Vehicle: Flat-Panel Satellite, Anyone?
Toyota is partnering with U.S.-based satellite communications company Kymeta to bring forth a flat-panel antenna technology for its vehicles that will aid faster data access. The carmaker showed off a research vehicle at the NAIAS.
iOS 9.3, watchOS 2.2 Auto Switch Feature Comes Handy If You Own Several Apple Watches
Apple's first betas for iOS 9.3 and watchOS 2.2 bring a new feature for Apple Watch owners - Auto Switch. The Auto Switch feature will come handy for users who have multiple Apple Watches.
Rockstar North Chief Leslie Benzies Leaves Company For Good Following Sabbatical
Leslie Benzies, the president of the Scotland-based game studio Rockstar North, has quit the company after spending much of the past 17 months on sabbatical. He was instrumental in the development of the 'Grand Theft Auto' series and produced popular titles like 'Max Payne.'
Consumer PC Market Continues To Erode, According To IDC And Gartner
According to the estimations of market research firms IDC and Gartner, global shipments for the consumer PC market are continuing to decline steadily. Apple is the only vendor to have shown growth despite the dismal state of affairs.
Diablo 3 Update 2.4.0 Now Live For Xbox One, PlayStation 4 And PC: Here's What's New
Blizzard has released the patch 2.4.0 update for ‘Diablo III: Reaper of Souls’ as promised for the Xbox One, PC and PS4. The update brings several new features such as Set Dungeons, Expanded Areas and more users' way.
Meet Android.Bankosy, A Trojan That Can Steal Your One-Time Passwords
Security firm Symantec reveals that a new Trojan is able to crack even voice-based OTPs. The Android.Bankosy malware is able to intercept codes which form a part of the two-factor authentication.
Sony Outs Cherry Blossom-Inspired Xperia Z5 Pink
Sony Mobile has taken the wraps off its rumored pink-colored Xperia Z5 smartphone. Inspired by Sakura cherry blossom, the smartphone sports a dusky pink color and will release in February.
Awesome Games Done Quick Wraps Up Video Games Marathon With $1.2 Million For Cancer Foundation
Awesome Games Done Quick, the bi-annual speedrunning video game marathon, concluded on Jan. 10 raising $1.2 million in the process for Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Netflix CEO Sees Account Sharing As A 'Positive Thing'
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is okay with multiple users sharing a single Netflix account if they are in the same family. He sees the account sharing as a 'positive thing' and does not think it is negative.
'Rise Of The Tomb Raider,' 'The Witcher 3' Lead List Of WGA Nominees For Achievement In Videogame Writing Award
Polish developer CD Projekt Red's RPG 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' and Microsoft's action-adventure game 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' have scored nominations for the coveted WGA award for Outstanding Achievement in Videogame Writing.
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew Shows Off Its Muscles At Detroit Auto Show
Ford has unveiled its new 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor SuperCrew which will release in fall 2016. The pricing of the truck is not known and will be announced closer to the release.
HP EliteBook Folio vs. LG Gram 15: Which MacBook Lookalike Offers More?
We take a look at which MacBook lookalike laptop - the LG Gram 15 or the HP EliteBook Folio - offers more functionality for users and its value for money.
Don't Get Too Excited: There's No 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' Enhanced Edition
Developer CD Projekt Red has squashed rumors that an Enhanced Edition of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' exists and would be releasing in February 2016.
Facebook 'Page Disabled' Phishing: How To Spot The Scam And What To Do
A new phishing scam is doing the rounds on Facebook. The malware could potentially dupe users into divulging their personal data such as credit card details, login IDs, as well as their password and username for PayPal.
Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 Is A 10-Inch Tablet With Surround Sound And A Stylus, Starts At $350
Huawei's new budget-friendly MediaPad M2 10.0 tablet is set to rival the iPad Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. Starting at $349, the lightweight and svelte tablet boasts four speakers.
CES 2016 Best Drones: Phantom 3 4K, Typhoon H, Parrot DISCO And More
We check out some of the best drones to debut at CES 2016 such as favorite DJI's Phantom 3 4K, as well as this year’s winner of the CES 2016 Innovation Award - Lily Camera drone.
Huawei Honor 5X Lands In US On Jan 31 For $199: How Does It Compare With The Big Boys?
Huawei revealed at the CES 2016 that its Honor 5X smartphone will be hitting the U.S. shelves on Jan. 31. The budget phablet boasts top-end features, including some that even the iPhone 6s Plus and Galaxy S6 lack.
Cyanogen OS 12.1 With Deeply Integrated Cortana Now Available For The OnePlus One: Here’s How To Install
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to manually install the latest firmware update - build version 12.1-YOG7DAS2K1 - for the OnePlus One smartphone. The update brings deeper integration for Cortana and several bug fixes users' way.
Facebook Working On Own App Store In Case Google Kicks It Out Of The Play Store: Report
Facebook is reportedly working on its own app store in the event Google gives it the boot. Facebook has already designed a process whereby it can offer app updates and notifications without going through the Play Store.
LG Display Going Big At CES 2016: Expect Rollable Displays, Paper-Thin Displays And The World’s First 98-Inch 8K Display
CES 2016 is just around the corner and electronics companies are keeping up. For instance, LG Display is set to unveil a slew of products such as an 18-inch rollable display and the first-ever 98-inch 8K TV in the world at the event.
Best Dating Apps To Find Love In 2016: Tinder, How About We, Grouper And More
A new year means new beginnings, and many are hoping to find love in 2016 as well. In your search for The One this year, let us help you out by giving some of the best dating apps around.
Scratching Beyond The Surface: Specs Comparison Of Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Surface Pro 3 And Surface 3
Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Surface Pro 3 and Surface 3 are stylish and feature-rich, making them popular with consumers. We take a look at how the devices compare against each other.
Best 'Star Wars' LEGO Sets That Will Awaken The Force Within You
We check out some of the coolest Star Wars-themed LEGO sets that are bound to awaken the force within you as they bring the characters to life!
OnePlus 2 Mini Certified By TENAA: Here Are The Specs, Pricing, Release Date And Other Details
The Chinese regulatory body TENAA has certified the smaller sibling of the OnePlus 2 smartphone - the OnePlus 2 Mini. The OnePlus 2 Mini will sport a 4.99-inch FHD screen and a 13-megapixel primary camera.
Here Are The Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow In Pictures
Samsung has finally launched the beta Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for its flagship 2015 smartphones, the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6. Here's proof of the much-awaited beta update.
