Articles by Anu Passary
Thinnest Smartphones You Can Buy In The US: Galaxy A7, Vivo Air, iPhone 6, Galaxy S6 and more
We take a look at some of the thinnest smartphones available in the U.S. that do not compromise on the specs of the device either.
BlackBerry Leap Review Roundup: Something Old, Something New
BlackbBerry Leap's design, specs, and appeal. Here's what some technopiles are saying. The BlackBerry Leap is being touted as the go-to device of young professionals, but the smartphone is a blend of the old and the new.
Dropbox Acquires Team Collaboration Startup Clementine Labs
Dropbox has snagged collaboration start-up Clementine Labs for an undisclosed sum. It is likely that the Dropbox will deploy the latter's technology to strengthen its existing collaboration tools.
'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain': New Bloody Poster And Confirmed Download Size
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain has gone up for pre-order on the Japanese PlayStation Store, revealing the game's download size for PS4 and PS3. The creator Hideo Kojima also shared the final poster of the game.
Apple Will Allow Apple Watch Dock Makers To Use Integrated Chargers
Apple may soon permit third-party Apple Watch dock makers to integrate chargers in the stands itself. Currently, the dock makers do not provide a charging pad for the Apple Watch stands and users who purchase the accessory need to use the stock charger Apple makes for its smartwatch.
Bad News, Microsoft Style: $7.5 Billion Nokia Charge, $3.2 Billion Net Loss, 5.1 Percent Revenue
Microsoft has reported the biggest quarterly net loss in years, no thanks to the company writing down Nokia's phone business. The accounting charge for the same was $7.5 billion and would have a psychological impact on the company.
Twitch Drops Flash In Favor Of HTML5 And JavaScript
Live video streaming service Twitch, which focuses on video gaming, has revealed that it will be dropping Flash in favor of HTML5 and JavaScript. As part of the transition the video player will get revamped.
Budget-Friendly Asus ZenFone 2E Now Available At AT&T For $120
Asus' budget-friendly ZenFone 2E is set to go on sale as an AT&T exclusive from July 24 and will cost $119.99 without contract. It will be available from AT&T's GoPhone brand.
FTC Drags Identity Protection Firm LifeLock To Court For False Advertising
The FTC filed a lawsuit against LifeLock at a U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona alleging that the latter is unsuccessful in protecting the data of it users, as well as that its advertising is misleading and deceptive.
Here's A Possible List Of Lumia Smartphones That You Can Upgrade To Windows 10 Mobile
A leaked list reveals the probable Lumia smartphones that could get upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile. The probable devices include the Lumia 920, Lumia 830, Lumia 535, Lumia 630, Lumia 635 and Lumia 735.
AT&T Suspends Android 5.1 Lollipop Update For Moto X (XT1058)
AT&T has halted the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for the Moto X 2013 temporarily effective Monday, July 20. The carrier did not give any timeline as to when the OTA update would resume.
How Tight Is Internet Censorship In China? It Censors WeChat Even For Harmless Rumors
A report from the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab sheds light on the extent of censorship in China and shows that, in recent years, the country's Internet watchdogs have started cracking down on "rumor mongering" on social media apps such as WeChat.
Incipio offGRID Battery Case Will Give Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge MicroSD Card Slot
Incipio's offGRID Battery Case for the Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 will not only extend the battery life of the devices but also let you expand the on-board storage capacity of the smartphones up to 128GB via a microSD card slot.
Instagram Brings Search Functionality To The Web: Why This Move Is Necessary
Users will be able to search profiles, hashtags or locations on Instagram.com thanks to the newly added search functionality for the web. The move is imperative for Instagram as it sees a surge in web embeds of its content.
Apple Hires Fiat Chrysler Executive Doug Betts: Beep, Beep, Beep! iCar Coming?
Apple has reportedly hired Doug Betts, the former global quality head at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to help pave the development of its rumored electric car.
Asus ZenWatch Now Just $130 On Google Store
The first-gen Asus ZenWatch has received a price cut on the Google Store and will cost $129.99. Not only do you save $70 but also get free shipping.
Leaked Benchmark Suggests OnePlus 2 Might Be Using Snapdragon 810
Leaked benchmark results show the OnePlus 2 taking on the OnePlus One, offering a glimpse into what the next-gen smartphone's processor speed will be. The leak hints at the OnePlus 2 using Snapdragon 810 processor.
Asus PadFone S2 With Snapdragon 820 Coming Out Q1 Of 2016
Asus will reportedly release the PadFone S2 smartphone in March 2016. The device is said to boast the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset.
Necalli Enters World Of 'Street Fighter V' [Video]
Capcom has unveiled a new character - Necalli - for the much-awaited Street Fighter V game. Necalli has a mysterious background and packs in a unique "animalistic fighting style" to overpower his rivals.
Microsoft Reportedly Snags Israeli Cloud Security Company Adallom For $320 Million
After acquiring Aorato for an alleged $200 million in November 2014, Microsoft has now snagged Israeli cloud security start-up Adallom for a reported $320 million.
Hulu Mulls Ad-Free Subscription For At Least $12 A Month: Report
Hulu is considering offering its subscribers an ad-free subscription dubbed NOAH, which will reportedly launch this fall and cost $12 per month.
Get Samsung Galaxy S6 For Free When You Purchase Select Samsung SUHD TV
The latest Samsung promotion offers a free 32GB Galaxy S6 smartphone on the purchase of a qualifying Samsung SUHD TV. The promotion is running from July 19 to Aug. 1, 2015.
Spam Emails Fall Below 50 Percent But It Doesn't Mean Cyber Attackers Are On Vacation
Security firm Symantec believes cyber attackers are tapping into alternative areas to wage attacks and are focusing their attention on ransomware and crypto-ransomware.
Like It Or Not, Windows 10 Home Gets Auto Updates As Windows Support Becomes Ongoing 'Service'
Windows 10 Home will ensure your desktop gets updated by default, and therefore downloads, installs and reboots your machine automatically.
Court Approves $60 Million Settlement For Video Game Class Action Lawsuit Against NCAA, Electronic Arts
The court has granted a $60 million settlement to players whose names and likeness were used illegally by the NCAA and EA in video games. The athletes have until July 31 to file their claim.
Forget Privacy: Apple Might Check Your Spending Power In The Future To Know What Ads To Serve You
Apple has been awarded a patent that could aid it in targeting adverts based on the user's spending power or a "user's profile" as Apple chooses to call it.
iFixit Dissects GoPro Hero4 Session To Reveal Its Innards And Show That You Can't Repair It
iFixit's teardown of the Hero4 Session revealed several setbacks along the way and as a result the waterproof action cam, scored a measly 1 out of 10
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Might Hit Market On July 20: Report
A new report suggests that the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 will be unveiled on July 20.
Uber Trolls New York Mayor And Regulators With Fake Mode Amid Proposal To Limit Its Growth
Ride-sharing service Uber's app is mocking New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's push of reducing on-demand for-hire vehicles in the city in a bid to reduce traffic snarls. Uber has included a fake mode in its app dubbed "de Blasio" which will only be visible to Uber users in New York City.
Will You See Solar-Powered Apple Keyboard, Mouse, And Trackpad In The Future?
An Apple patent reveals the company is researching alternative energy solutions that will plausibly govern iDevices of the future. While Bluetooth-powered keyboards, mouse and trackpads may be commonplace now, users could soon see solar power replacing the current technology.
