Articles by Anu Passary
18 Million: Number Of Fed Employees That Might Be Affected By OPM Cyber Breach
Data of nearly 18 million federal employees - current, past and prospective - has been compromised in the OPM cyber breach. The number is four times the initial acknowledgement of 4.2 million by the OPM.
600 Million: Number Of Times Samsung Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge Themes Have Been Downloaded
Users all over the world have downloaded over 600 million themes for both the Galaxy S6 Edge and the Galaxy S6.
Sony Announces Android M Developer Preview For Xperia Product Line
Sony has announced its Android M Developer Preview which you can flash on any device from its Xperia line-up as part of the company's Open device program.
Missing Foursquare Mayorships? It's Back On Swarm For iOS And Android
Foursquare has reinstated the mayorships feature in Swarm. If you have the social check-in app for iOS and Android and missed the fun feature, then you have another chance at becoming a mayor.
Great White Shark Spotted Off The Coast Of Maine?
The elusive great white shark has been sighted off the coast of southern Maine. Three sightings have been reported, but it is yet to be confirmed if the creature spotted was indeed the great white.
Amazon Will Soon Pay Some Kindle Authors Based On Number Of Pages Read By Users
Starting July 1, Amazon will pay authors on the basis of pages read vis-à-vis the old system of copies sold, or downloaded/borrowed. The royalty will only be valid for the first time the customer reads the book.
LG Outs Fix For LG G4 Touchscreen Issues
LG has finally pushed out a fix that tackles the LG G4's troubling touchscreen issue. The update, however, is not an OTA one,but an update to the LG Keyboard via the LG Apps.
EU Antitrust Probe Threatens To Hit Google With Heavy Fines
Antitrust authorities in the EU threaten to impose fines on Google's operations in the region if it does not start giving rivals more prominence in its search results.
FDA Approves BrainPort V100, A Gadget That Helps Blind People See With Their Tongues
The FDA gave the green signal to BrainPort V100, technology designed to aid blind people in seeing with their tongues.
Twitter Tests Product And Place Pages: Why Twitter Wants You To Go Shopping
As rivals Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest add 'Buy' buttons to generate revenue, Twitter is also finally taking the bait to monetize its user data.
Android 5.1 Lollipop Update For Moto X 2013 Starts Rolling Out In U.S. And Other Countries
Motorola has started pushing out the Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Moto X 2013 in the U.S., Brazil and Canada.
Google Algorithm Changes Will Not Be Panda, Penguin, Or HTTPS
Google has clarified an update made to its core search algorithm. The change is not Panda, Penguin or HTTPS.
Nest 5.0 Update: What's New For Nest Protect, Learning Thermostat, Dropcam, And Nestcam
The Nest 5.0 app has a new look and feel. The UI for the home automation app is different and brings support for Nest Thermostat and Nest Protect on top of other features.
Lyft Settles Lawsuit With New York Attorney General With $300,000 Fine
Ride-hailing service Lyft has settled a lawsuit with the New York attorney general and will pay $300,000 in fines. The consent order also requires Lyft's drivers have auto insurance that authorized insurers in New York have issued.
Watch First Trailer Of 'Boulevard,' Robin Williams' Last Movie Appearance (Video)
The first trailer for Robin Williams' last movie 'Boulevard' has been released online. The poignant trailer hints at the sexually repressed Nolan’s battle with loneliness and self as he seeks companionship, embraces his sexuality and discovers life afresh.
Microsoft Outs Hotfix For Random Reboots Of AT&T Lumia 1520, Lumia 1020 And Lumia 830
Microsoft is rolling out a critical patch that counters the rebooting issue for AT&T users of the Lumia 1520, Lumia 1020 and Lumia 830 in the U.S.
Blizzard Announces 'Whispers Of Oblivion' Prologue For 'StarCraft 2: Legacy Of The Void'
Developer Blizzard has announced a free prologue for StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void dubbed Whispers of Oblivion. Whispers of Oblivion is a three-mission prologue and will precede "StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm."
Sharp Begins Mass Production Of In-Cell Type Touch Displays That Spell Even Thinner Smartphones In The Future
Sharp has started the mass production of in-cell type touch displays. In the future, smartphones could be much slimmer and could sport even bigger batteries.
Nintendo Renames 'Mario Maker' To 'Super Mario Maker'
Nintendo renames its impending 2D game for Wii U 'Mario Maker' to 'Super Mario Maker.' The game lets players create their own levels on the Wii U GamePad.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Shuts Down Ohio Plant Due To Listeria
Barely three weeks after it re-opened on May 13, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has halted production in its Ohio plant owing to Listeria. The ice cream maker has also closed its scoop shops a second time round due to the Listeria outbreak.
Google Play Does It Like Amazon And Now Offers Free App Of The Week
Google Play has started a Free App of the Week promotion, whereby Android users get a paid app free of charge. This promo is available in Google's Family section so all the apps up for grabs will be child friendly.
AT&T To Roll Out Microsoft Lumia 640 And Lumia 640 XL Soon
AT&T is set to release the Lumia 640 and Lumia 640 XL in June. The bigger sibling will cost $100 more than the smaller smartphone.
The Nokia Moonraker: A Cool Smartwatch Until Microsoft Killed It
A slew of images surface online to reveal a smartwatch dubbed Moonraker, which allegedly both Nokia and Microsoft were working on.
Upgraded Apple Watch To watchOS 2 And Want To Downgrade? You Cannot
Apple Watch users, who are unhappy with the changes that the watchOS 1.0.1 or watch OS 2 beta bring, are in a conundrum because they are unable to downgrade the firmware. Apparently, the device's DFU mode, which aids restoration to an older version, is inaccessible.
Uber Plans To Pour $1 Billion Investment In China: Here's Why
Uber is looking to invest aggressively in China, calling it the company's 'number one priority.' Taxi service accounts for over a million trips in the country each day.
Asus Not Dismissing Interest To Acquire Struggling HTC: Report
Asus chairman Johnny Shih has hinted that the company could possibly buy HTC and is open to the idea.
9 iOS 9 Features Apple Borrowed From Android
Apple's iOS 9 may hold promise for iDevice owners, but many of the features touted in the new operating system are said to be ripped off from Android. We take a look at nine features iOS 9 borrows from rival Android.
Verizon Rolls Out Minor Samsung Galaxy S5 OTA Update: Here's Whats New
U.S. network operator Verizon Wireless is pushing out a minor software update for its Samsung Galaxy S5. The update brings new features to users.
FCC Filing Suggests Nest Could Unveil Dropcam Replacement Next Week
Nest's Bluetooth-enabled camera may debut at its press event slated for June 17. Smart home device maker Nest could be gearing up for a replacement for the Dropcam security camera, dubbed Nest Cam, in time for its press event next week.
Jawbone Files Another Lawsuit Against Fitbit
Jawbone has filed yet another lawsuit against Fitbit, accusing its rival of infringing on a patent that includes a "wellness application using data from a data-capable band."
