Articles by Anu Passary
Graco To Pay $10 Million In Fine For Slow Action On Defective Child Car Seats
Graco will have to pay a $10 million fine for failure to give a notice on time and slow action pertaining to its defective child car seats, which led to a recall last year.
Ultrasound Gets Baby Gender Wrong Much To Surprise Of Unwitting Parents
Kyle and Danielle Williams were told by doctors during the ultrasound that they were expecting a baby girl. However, on March 3, 2015, when the C-section was performed on Danielle, much to the family's surprise they had a son instead!
Here's How The Pirate Bay Evades ISP Blocking In The UK
Despite High Court orders in the UK requiring UK ISPs to block the access to several torrent sites and streaming portals in a bid to counter piracy, TPB and several other banned sites have managed to find a way around the blockage.
Bloody Arrest Of Black UVA Student Sparks Outrage [Video]
UVA student Martese Johnson was arrested by the cops outside the Trinity Irish Pub after being denied entry into the bar. A video shows Johnson bleeding profusely from the head during the arrest by white police officers and has sparked outrage on social media.
Yahoo Shuts Down China Operation And Lays Off Hundreds Of Staff
Yahoo is shutting down its office in Beijing, which served as a R&D center for the company in the region. The closure is believed to have affected 200 to 300 employees.
Acer Chromebook 15 Review Roundup: Is It Better Than Your Usual Chromebook?
With reviewers lauding the Chromebook 15 for its all-round performance, budget-friendly price, good battery life and 1080p IPS screen, the latest laptop seems set to change the way how Chromebooks are perceived.
Apple Open To Sharing Viewer Data With Partners To Get Rumored TV Service Off The Ground
Apple could begin sharing details of its viewer base with programmers in a bid to lure broadcasters to come on board its TV service.
What's The Best Motorola Smartphone To Buy: Moto G 4G vs. Moto X vs. Droid Turbo vs. Moto E
We check out which of the following Motorola smartphones is the best purchase: Moto G 4G, Moto X (2014), Droid Turbo and Moto E (2015).
Tinder Users At SXSW Fall For 'Ex Machina's' Ava, But Here's What She Really Is
Tinder users in Austin, Texas, who were attending the South-by-Southwest (SXSW) festival were duped by the profile of an attractive-looking woman called Ava. This was a marketing ploy for the promo of the sci-fi movie 'Ex Machina.'
T-Mobile Brings Data Stash To Prepaid Starting March 22: Here Are The Details
By March 22, T-Mobile USA's new and existing Simple Choice prepaid plan subscribers will be able to take advantage of Data Stash. Previously, this perk was only available for the carrier's postpaid subscribers.
Adobe Launches Document Cloud For More Efficient PDF Management
Adobe Document Cloud will offer users a modern means of managing important documents across multiple devices, in the comfort of their home, at work or on-the-go. The Acrobat DC feature will pack in the capability to take e-signatures for free.
Man With Backpack Meth Lab Arrested During Walmart Probe
Indiana State Police arrested 25-year-old Tyler Armstrong who they believe is responsible for leaving behind a backpack that contained the dangerous drug Methamphetamine at a Walmart restroom.
Moto X (1st Gen) Android Lollipop Soak Test Begins, Update To Android 5.0.2 Imminent
Moto X (2013) owners in the U.S. can expect the Android 5.0.2 update to hit their smartphones anytime as the company is currently carrying out a 'soak test' for the device.
FDA Approves Boston Scientific Watchman Afib Heart Device
Boston Scientific's Watchman Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) Device intends to prevent stroke. It is a non-drug substitute for Warfarin.
Android 5.1 Memory Leak: Google With Internal Fix That Might Come With Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Per the Issue Tracker page on AOSP, the memory leak bug for Android 5.1 Lollipop has been sorted by Google and is marked as a "FutureRelease." The bug fix will likely be included in Android 5.1.1 Lollipop release.
New Steve Jobs Biography Reveals Apple Founder's Thoughts On Apple TV And Buying Yahoo
Steve Jobs' new biography, 'Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader,' reveals that the Apple founder was not in favor of Apple TV and considered purchasing Yahoo.
Twitter Limits Meerkat's Access To Its Social Graph: Don't Ask Why
Twitter has gone ahead and blocked rival Meerkat's access to its social graph, killing off a few features. The Twitter move comes after its acquisition of rival Periscope.
Android 5.1 Hides A Little Secret - Google VPN
Google VPN is tucked into the latest Android 5.1 Lollipop. The presence of this feature is a clear indication that Google has plans of launching the functionality.
Delphi's Audi-Based Self-Driving Car Goes On Adventure Trip From San Francisco To New York
The autonomous Audi SQ5 from Delphi will attempt the longest automated drive in North America, journeying nearly 3,500 miles coast to coast in a test drive from San Francisco to New York.
LG G4 Note With 3K Display And High-End Specs Might Be iPhone 6 Plus, Galaxy Note 4 Killer
The LG G4 Note is expected to be a top-end phablet that will throw the gauntlet at the iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Best of all, the phablet will boast a 3K display and a 16MP selfie camera.
'Destiny' Triumphs At Bafta: Wins Game Of The Year Award
Bungie's online shooter 'Destiny' walked away with top honors - snagging Game of the Year - at the 2015 Bafta Games Awards.
Western Digital Announces New High-Capacity Hard Drives For Data Centers
Western Digital has introduced WD Re+, the 3.5-inch hard drive that not only boasts incredible capacity but also has the distinction of being the lowest power-consuming high-capacity drive.
Researchers Say Around 30 Percent Of Boarding Passes Will Be Issued Through Apps By The Year 2019
A new study suggests that by 2019, nearly one in every three boarding passes will be issued via smartphone apps. Adoption is quickest among frequent flyers who are familiar with the technology.
Celebrity Chef Paula Deen Launches New Game App
Paula Deen has launched a new mobile game "Paula Deen's Recipe Quest." The game has 40 levels and players will be required to mix and match the ingredients for Deen's famed Southern-style dishes.
Verizon Is Ready To Rumble In Video Streaming Arena With Dreamworks, AwesomenessTV Deals
Verizon is teaming up with AwesomenessTV, which is owned by DreamWorks Animation for its impending online video streaming service. Thanks to this deal, Verizon will offer users over 200 hours of innovative online programming.
Nexus 6 With Android Lollipop And 4G LTE Available On Verizon Starting March 12: Official
The Verizon variant of the Nexus 6 is the first device to boast Android 5.1 Lollipop, giving it the capability to support calls by deploying Voice over LTE (VoLTE) or Advanced Calling 1.0. The smartphone will be available on the carrier from March 12.
Future Apple iPhones, iDevices Might Have Sidewall Flexible Displays Instead Of Physical Buttons
A new patent granted to Apple shows how next-gen iDevices and iPhone could plausibly tout a sidewall flexible display in favor of physical buttons and on-screen controls, such as Active Virtual Buttons.
Sony Xperia Z Android 5.0 Lollipop Update For U.S. May Come Any Time Soon
Owners of the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z2 or Xperia Z3 Compact in the U.S. are set to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update any day now. A "software update release schedule" of Sony's India R&D team reveals that the update is on the servers already.
John Stamos Revisits 'Full House' Home And Fans Didn't Even Notice
John Stamos recently visited the Full House in San Francisco - the famous Painted Ladies. A group of four who were around the iconic landmark didn't even notice Stamos' presence.
HTC One E9 Specs Leaked: Android Lollipop, Octa-Core Chip, Quad HD 5.5-Inch Display, 3GB RAM
The specs of the impending HTC One E9, speculated to be the next iteration of the HTC One E8 or the purported HTC One M9 Plus, have leaked online and hint that this could be the company's first-ever smartphone with a Quad HD screen.
