Articles by Anu Passary
Google Can Remotely Reset The Passcode For Nearly 75 Percent Of Android Devices, Says Manhattan DA
Google has the ability to remotely reset data for close to 75 percent Android-powered devices if compelled by law enforcers. The latest information comes courtesy of a report from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
‘Fallout 4’ Prompts Scientists To Explain How To Survive In A Real-Life Nuclear Fallout [Video]
Researchers from the American Chemical Society mulled over the question if in a world damaged with radiation we could survive, and asked several scientists who are clued in on human survival what one's chances were if our world was like 'Fallout 4.'
Microsoft Lumia 950 Review Roundup: Does The Windows 10 Phone Live Up To The Hype?
The 5.2-inch Lumia 950 has made its way to consumers and the big question is, does the Microsoft device live up to all the hype? We take a look at what the reviewers are saying.
Expansys Black Friday Smartphone Deal: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S6 For $469
Expansys is offering the unlocked variant of the Samsung Galaxy S6 at a discounted price as part of its Black Friday promotion. The 32 GB variant of the smartphone is now available from the retailer for $469.99.
Sprint Shares Slip As $1.1 Billion Sale And Lease-Back Deal Backed By SoftBank Announced
The U.S. network operator's woes continue as its shares slipped 6.2 percent to $3.80 per share on Friday, Nov. 20, late morning trading. The drop in Sprint's share prices is reflective of the losing investor confidence.
Apple Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuit Filed By Pendrell Subsidiary ContentGuard
Apple won a patent infringement suit filed against it by ContentGuard Holdings. A U.S. jury decreed that Apple did not flout five DRM-related patents which were owned by ContentGuard.
Facebook Work Chat vs. Microsoft Skype vs. Google Hangouts: Which Messaging Apps Is Best For Business
We take a look at which is the best messaging app suited for business users i.e. Microsoft Skype for Business, Facebook Work Chat or Google Hangouts.
Alibaba And ZTE Working To Build China’s Own Secure Smartphone: Report
China-based companies Alibaba Group and ZTE Corp. are reportedly working on a secure smartphone and in-house OS. The smartphone will use Chinese components and is meant for government agencies to mitigate security threats or spying.
iPad Pro Unresponsive After Charging? Apple Investigates And Suggests This Quick Fix For Now
iPad Pro users have been complaining of unresponsiveness and a black screen after charging the tablet. Apple has responded to the issue and suggests a quick fix to counter the problem.
Rogers' Flanker Brand Fido Offers 300GB Bandwidth For $50 In Southern Ontario
Canadian network operator Fido is offering two new plans for high-speed Internet in Southern Ontario. The plans start at CA$50 per month for 300 GB of data.
T-Mobile Nexus 6 Android Marshmallow Update Approved, Rollout Imminent
The T-Mobile variant of the Nexus 6 smartphone is poised to get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update as it has been approved by the carrier. The update is anticipated to roll out to users soon.
AT&T Rolls Out Android 5.1.1 Update For Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Samsung is finally pushing out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop software update for the AT&T variant of the Galaxy S6 active. The update is an OTA one and has the build number G890AUCU3BOJE.
iPad Pro vs. iPad Air 2 vs. iPad mini 4: Which Apple Tablet Has The Best Display?
The iPad is undoubtedly synonymous with tablets for its incredible displays. If one were to choose the winner, which of the Apple Tablets has the best display?
Here's How To Enable 'Find My Device' Feature In Windows 10
The Find My Device feature is turned off by default and can only be activated on Windows 10 devices with the latest build which was pushed out in November. We give you a step-by-step guide on how to enable the functionality.
Carnegie Mellon Researchers Deny Helping FBI For $1 Million To Hack Tor
Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University have issued a statement denying offering any help to the FBI in lieu of a direct payment of $1 million for their Tor exploit.
Xiaomi Mi 4 Running On Windows 10 Coming Out Around Thanksgiving Holiday?
The Windows 10 Mobile-powered variant of the Xiaomi Mi 4 is poised to release this Thanksgiving. An image of the smartphone running the OS was posted by a Microsoft employee.
Facebook Deactivates, Reactivates Account Of Woman Named Isis Anchalee: Here's What Happened
Facebook mistook software engineer Isis Anchalee to be a terrorist, owing to her name and deactivated her account. The social networking site erroneously thought that she had links to the Islamic State.
Social Good Product: Facebook Rolls Out New Fundraising Tool, Improves Donate Button
Facebook has pushed out a new fundraising tool and improved the Donate button to aid charitable efforts. The site believes that the tools and new features will enable nonprofits to spread awareness, as well as raise funds easily.
UK To Form Elite Cybersecurity Forces To Thwart Possible Online Offensives Of ISIS And Hackers
The British government is beefing up digital security after learning that the ISIS is eyeing a series of cyberattacks on its infrastructure. The U.K. is creating an "elite cyber offensive forces" to fend off cyber threats.
402 Million: Number Of Internet Users In India By December
According to a new study, India will be the second-largest Internet user base in the world and will overshadow the spot of United States. The study predicts the country will have 402 million subscribers by next month.
YouTube Kids App Now Available In Canada, UK, Three Other Countries
The child-friendly YouTube Kids app is now available for download in other countries too. Parents in Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand can now ensure their children are watching suitable videos and makes use of other features too.
LG To Roll Out Android Marshmallow Update To LG G3 In December
LG is reportedly set to push out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow software update for the LG G3 smartphone by mid-December. The update is already in the final stage and will be released between Dec. 16 to Dec. 18.
Sony Updates Camera App For Xperia Z5 Series Smartphones: Here's What To Expect
Sony has rolled out the Camera 2.0.0 update, which brings a new UI along with novel features such as the capability to swap between camera modes with a simple swipe. The update is for the Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 Premium smartphones.
ASUS Android 6.0 Marshmallow For ZenFone 2 Smartphone In The Pipeline: Here's When To Expect The Update
ASUS' ZenFone 2 smartphone is set to benefit from Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Five ASUS smartphones namely the ZenFone 2, ZenFone 2 Deluxe/Special Edition, ZenFone 2 Laser, ZenFone 2 Selfie and PadFone S will get a taste of Marshamallow.
'Do Better By Being Bigger': Marriott To Acquire Starwood For $12.2 Billion
Marriott is set to purchase Starwood for $12.2 billion. The merger has been approved unanimously by the boards of both companies and the deal is anticipated to close by mid-2016.
Apple Eyes Corporate Resellers To Boost Sales Of iPhones, iPads And iMacs
In the face of low-key sales of its latest iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus in India, Apple is looking to channel its focus on enterprise businesses in the country. The company is targeting corporate resellers in the country to give a push to sales of iPads, iPhones and iMacs.
Feds Shut down Tech Support Scammers Pretending To Represent Apple, Google And Microsoft
The FTC has shut down operations by several tech support scammers who pretended they were representing Google, Microsoft and Apple. The fraudsters duped unsuspecting victims by convincing them that their PC was infected.
Latest Xbox One Update Causes 'Destiny' Connectivity Issues
Post the New Xbox One Experience firmware update, gamers are encountering several issues and apparently become disconnected from ‘Destiny’ when they launch a full-screen Xbox One app when the game is still being played.
HTC One X9 Crosses China's TENAA: Octa-Core Chip, 5.5-Inch Display, 2GB RAM
The upcoming HTC One X9 smartphone has been certified by China's regulatory body TENAA. The certification reveals that the handset will sport a 5.5-inch screen and the new Snapdragon 820 SoC.
Groupon Android Tablet Deal: Asus Google Nexus 7 16GB For $125
The 16GB variant of the Asus-made Nexus 7 2013 tablet is now available for $124.99 on Groupon instead of its regular price. Valued at $199, purchasing the 2013 Nexus 7 from Groupon means that you save nearly $74.
