Articles by Anu Passary
After The XcodeGhost, It's The YiSpecter: Malware Targets iPhones And iPads
Researchers from a cybersecurity firm have discovered a new malware dubbed YiSpecter, which targets iOS users. The malware affects both jailbroken and non-jailbroken iOS devices.
Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Core Prime Leaps From Android 4.4 KitKat To Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Verizon has begun pushing out the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for its variant of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime smartphone. The software update brings a fix for the Stagefright exploit.
Instagram Took Advantage Of Apple's 3D Touch Tech: Find Out How
Instagram has developed some new interaction features that deploy 3D Touch APIs from Apple. The new elements Instagram has integrated are Quick Actions and Peek and Pop.
Online Stock Broker Scottrade Hacked: 4.6 Million Users Affected
In yet another cyberattack, hackers made off with the names and addresses of several clients of brokerage firm Scottrade. The data of 4.6 million clients were believed to be compromised.
Hands-On With The Flexible Wove Wearable: Impressive, But Will It Catch On?
Polyera has shared details on its flexible Wove Band, a wrist-worn wearable which it doesn't describe as a smartwatch. The wearable has a flexible display based on the company's Digital Fabric technology.
Motorola Promised Upgrades For Moto E 2015, But It's Not Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Motorola may have promised upgrades for the Moto E 2015, released in February this year, but the smartphone is notably missing on the list of devices set to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Apple Redesigned The Windows Logo, And It Looks So Odd
Apple has redesigned the Windows logo, and it can be seen on the company's support page for iCloud. What everyone wants to know is why.
Snapchat Will Soon Have Sponsored Lenses: Brands Can Be Added To User Selfies
Snapchat is posed to debut a novel advertising format - sponsored lenses - in time for Halloween, which will capitalize on the new Lenses feature. The advertising format will give brands the option of adding their tagline or logo to a user's selfie.
The LG V10 Has A Second Screen, But What Is It For?
The 5.7-inch LG V10 has two screens to enhance the productivity of the device without compromising its battery power. The second screen will function like a shortcut bar, giving users access to apps.
Apple Diversifies Board By Adding Former Boeing CFO
Apple has elected ex-Boeing CFO James Bell to its eight-member board of directors. Bell is of African-American origin and will bring diversity to the company's board.
Apple Applied For A Trademark On 'AirPods': What Could It Be?
Apple has applied for a new trademark under an alias for AirPods, which are presumed to be the wireless earphones from the company.
Thousands Of Medical Devices Are Wide Open To Hackers
Even the medical sphere is not safe from attackers as new research reveals that important medical machines such as those meant for MRI, x-ray scanners and drug infusion pumps are also susceptible to hacking.
Apple's Gatekeeper For Mac OS X Has A Bypass, And It's Really Easy To Do
Apple's Gatekeeper feature for Mac OS X has a security flaw and per a researcher, a simple method can let one bypass the Gatekeeper easily despite the protection being on the most stringent setting.
The FAA's Wost Nightmare: 1 Million Drones Expected As Christmas Gifts This Year
The FAA's worst nightmare is set to come true as a million unmanned aerial vehicles or drones are anticipated to be handed out as Christmas presents this holiday season.
Airbnb Acquires Russian Hardware Startup Lapka, Leaving Everyone Confused
Russian hardware start-up Lapka has been snapped up by Airbnb. However, Airbnb is keeping mum on the amount it shelled out to get Lapka in its kitty.
eBay Offer Of $299 For 32GB Nexus 6 Back On: Hurry!
The 32GB unlocked Nexus 6 smartphone is available for $299.99 on eBay. The deal is a limited period offer and only valid till stocks last.
Apple Awarded Patent For Curved And Flexible Display: How Is It Different From The Galaxy S6 Edge's Screen?
Apple has been awarded a patent for a flexible wraparound display which the company filed in 2013. The Apple Patent apart not only covers a curved screen, but also the capacity to make the display a flexible one.
Nexus 5X vs. Nexus 6P: Which New Nexus Device Is The Better Buy?
Both the LG-made Nexus 5X and Huawei-made Nexus 6P pack in quite a punch. We take a look at how the two smartphones compare against each other.
Apple Releases Xcode Version 7.0.1: Is App Thinning For iOS 9 Finally On The Way?
Apple has released the Xcode version 7.0.1 for developers to fix bugs that had been delaying support for iOS 9's much-desired App Thinning feature.The release notes suggest that the App Thinning feature could be released soon.
The Google Pixel C: Is The Convertible Tablet Worth Buying?
Hands-on reviews of the 10.2-inch Google Pixel C tablet shed light on whether it's worth the buy.
Samsung's Upcoming Tizen-Powered Z3 Will Work With Likewise Tizen-Based Gear S2
Reports suggest that the Tizen-running Samsung Z3 smartphone will be compatible with the company's Tizen-based Gear S2 smartwatch.
Robot Simulates Motion For Virtual Reality... Want To Go On A Ride?
Researchers at Germany's Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics (MPI) in Tübingen have developed a new application - a robot that simulates motion for virtual reality environments. Meet the CableRobot simulator.
Users Can Also Buy The Nexus 6P Through Huawei's Website: Pros And Cons?
The Google Store has already opened the pre-orders for the Nexus 6P smartphone and now Huawei's U.S. online store has also joined its ranks. We take a look at the pros and cons of purchasing the Nexus 6P directly from Huawei in the U.S.
PayPal Here Arrives In The US: Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay All Supported
Come Wednesday, Sept. 30, the PayPal Here Chip Card Reader will be made available for businesses in the United States. The mobile card reader is able to accept not only the older magnetic stripe-based cards, but also the new EMV standard.
Windows 10 Data Collection: Who Will Be Able To Turn It Off?
Those running Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home versions will not be able to disable the data collection from Microsoft. Only enterprise users will be able to exercise complete control on the data they wish to share.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 And Note 10.1 (2014) On T-Mobile Finally Getting Update ... But Only To Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
T-Mobile is now pushing out the Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 and Note 10.1 (2014). The software update brings several enhancements and a fix for Stagefright.
Xiaomi Could Be Launching The Mi 5, Mi Pad 2 Within 2015
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Mi 5 smartphone and Mi Pad 2 tablet by the end of this year, according to an analyst.
BlackBerry Officially Announces Plan To Launch BlackBerry Priv: Here’s Everything We Know So Far About The First Android BlackBerry
BlackBerry has officially announced that it intends to launch the first-ever Android-powered BlackBerry handset dubbed the BlackBerry Priv. We take a look at what the smartphone will bring users' way.
Car Parts Makers Defend Diesel Amid Volkswagen Emissions Test Cheating
Auto part makers are trying to salvage the messy situation that has been created due to the Volkswagen emissions test cheating scandal. Companies like Honeywell International, Inc. defend diesel, saying that the technology is still effective.
Kyocera’s Haptivity Force Feedback Will Make Touchscreen Buttons Feel Like Real Buttons
A new technology dubbed "Haptivity" from Kyocera will simulate the sensation of pressing physical keys. Haptivity will allow force feedback that will make the touchscreen buttons on a display seem like real physical buttons.
