Articles by Anu Passary
Coimbatore Tortoise Population Going Down Says Environmentalist
The tortoise population in Coimbatore, India, is declining drastically and conservationists blame the same on smuggling of the endangered creatures.
Apple Store App Now Comes With Two-Step Authentication And Touch ID Support
Apple updated its Apple Store app for iOS to version 3.3, which brings the much-awaited support for Touch ID that will enable users to check receipts, make reservations at Apple Stores and avail of two-step authentication.
Apple Watch Bands Now Available In Select Apple Stores
Select Apple retail outlets in the U.S. have started stocking the Apple Watch Bands, which have so far just been available for purchase online.
Yes, There's A Cartwheeling Spider And It's One Of The Most Fascinating Species In 2015 [Video]
The Cebrennus rechenbergi, also known as the cartwheeling spider, can do front and back flips, making it one of the 10 most fascinating species in 2015. The nocturnal spider is native to the Erg Chebbi desert in Morocco and can jump 2 meters per second.
NASA Nicknames Star Nasty 1: Here's What Makes It So... Nasty
Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered new information on a star nicknamed Nasty 1. The behavior of the Wolf-Rayet star has not been seen in the Milky Way before.
Best Smartphone Memorial Weekend Deals On EBay: Apple iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy S5, LG G3, BlackBerry Z30, And More
We check out some of the snazziest offers on the much-wanted smartphones that eBay is offering as part of the Memorial Day Sales specials.
$8 Billion: Additional Spending Of U.S. Consumers For Eggs Because Of Bird Flu
U.S. consumers will have to shell out nearly 75 percent more for eggs when compared to 2014 per Goldman Sachs' analysts. Consumers will spend an additional $7.5 billion to $8 billion for eggs.
T-Mobile Memorial Weekend Deal: Swap Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge 32GB Unit To 64GB
T-Mobile is looking to cash-in on the Memorial Day sale frenzy and is offering an exclusive deal - swap your 32GB Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 Edge for a 64GB model for the price of the 32GB model. Recent buyers can also avail the offer.
Got Google Fiber And Downloaded Illegal Content? You Might Be Receiving Notice For Piracy Fines
Google Fiber is sending out copyright infringement notices to subscribers. The notices also serve as automated fines and propose that subscribers make settlements that range from $20 to $300.
Taking Paracetamol While Pregnant May Have Adverse Effect On Male Babies
Continued paracetamol intake by expectant women could have dire consequences for a male offspring. Paracetamol may reduce the production of testosterone, potentially increasing the child's risk of testosterone cancer and infertility.
Android Wear 5.1.1 Rolls Out To Asus ZenWatch: New Features And How To Get Update
The much-awaited Android Wear 5.1.1 update is now rolling out to the Asus ZenWatch. The update packs in font size options, wrist gesture, always-on apps, new menu, and the usable lock screen.
European Mobile Carriers Plan To Drop No-Mobile-Ads Bomb On Google: What's Happening
Multiple mobile operators in Europe are allegedly looking to block mobile adverts on their network, particularly those from Google in a bid to compel the company to give up a share of its ad revenue.
PSN And Xbox Live Go Down: Lizard Squad To Blame?
Notorious hacking group Lizard Squad is claiming responsibility for the bringing down PSN and Xbox Live services.
What Withings Smartwatch To Buy: Activité vs. Activité Pop
Withings' Activité and the Activité Pop smartwatches are trying to redefine the wearable space. We look at which smartwatch is a better buy.
'Grand Theft Auto V' Mods Are Fun Except When They Install Malware On Your PC
Installing mods is only fun when they do not install malware on your PC. Some 'Grand Theft Auto V' users are finding out the hard way that the mods install malware on their system.
Netflix In Talks With Jack Ma-Backed Media Firm And Other Potential Partners In China
Netflix is reportedly in conversation with China-based Wasu Media Holding, as well as other potential partners, for its possible foray into China.
Google Self-Driving Car Will Hit Public Roads Around Mountain View This Summer
A year after Google announced its prototype self-driving car, the autonomous vehicles will be hitting the public roads this summer in Mountain View.
Want Airline Miles... Lots Of It? Find Bugs On United Airlines Websites And Apps
United Airlines is inviting independent researchers to seek out and report vulnerabilities or bugs in the airlines' apps, online portals or websites through its Bug Bounty Program. It will offer airline miles as reward.
Apple And A123 Settle Dispute Over Employee Headhunting
Apple and A123 Systems have reached a settlement for their lawsuit pertaining to employee poaching. The terms of the settlement are not known.
FreedomPop Makes Waves In Europe By Offering Free Voice,Text And Data
FreedomPop's SIM cards will offer 200 texts, 200MB of data and 200 minutes of voice call for users of the network operator in the U.K. for free each month. They will also get free international calls to over 60 countries and there is no catch!
Tencent Purchases Stake In US Based Pocket Gems
China-based Tencent has purchased a minority stake in Pocket Gems, which has the popular 'War Dragons' title to its credit. Tencent allegedly has a 20 percent stake and has shelled out $60 million for it.
Mozilla Rolls Out Firefox 38 Versions With And Without DRM Support
Mozilla has pushed out two versions of the Firefox 38 browser, with and without Digital Rights Management (DRM) support. Firefox 38 also brings support for improved UI for Android and Ruby annotation support.
Facebook Shows Some Love For Contractors: $15 Hourly Minimum Wage And More Paid Days Off
Facebook has new work standards in place. U.S.-based contractors and vendors will benefit from a minimum hourly wage of $15, as well as a minimum of 15 days of paid leave.
What's Better Than Blu-Ray? Ultra HD Blu-Ray And Here's What To Expect
The BDA has announced the specifications of the next-gen UHD Blu-ray or 4KBD, which will carry the latest standards and boast a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels - the same as 4K or Ultra HD TVs.
Shaping The Future Of Wearables: New Technique Embeds Flexible Graphene Electrodes Into Clothes
A team of international scientists has forged a new technique that allows transparent graphene electrodes to be embedded into fibers such as polypropylene, which are commonly manufactured.
Expert Warns Antidepressants And Other Psychiatric Drugs Doing More Harm Long-Term
An expert warns against the ill-effects of these drugs in the long run, claiming that the harm caused by antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs has been down played and the supposed benefits were exaggerated.
Huawei Debuts MediaPad M2: 64-Bit Octa-Core Chip, 2GB RAM, 8-Inch Full HD Display
Huawei has quietly launched the MediaPad M2 at a pop-up boutique in Paris. The 8-inch Android tablet is set to go on sale in early June.
Talk To The Hand: FCC Denies Requests To Delay New Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC has snubbed petitions by major trade groups and broadband providers to delay the new net neutrality rules that were approved in February.
AT&T Outs Trek HD 4G LTE Tablet: Snapdragon 400, Android 5.0 Lollipop, 5MP Camera
AT&T has unveiled its first-ever tablet, Trek HD, which sports an 8-inch HD display, a 5MP primary camera and more. It is also the first tablet from AT&T to come with Android 5.0 Lollipop out of the box.
Believe It Or Not: 2.1 Million Americans Still Subscribe To AOL Dial-Up Internet
Apparently, nearly 2.1 million people in the U.S. still deploy slow dial-up service from AOL to connect to the Internet instead of using broadband, which is faster.
