Articles by Sumit Passary
Wevr Raises $25 Million For 'Transport,' A Cross-Platform Virtual Reality Content Network
Wevr raises $25 million for developing its virtual reality content network called ‘Transport.’ The platform is currently in private beta testing and is compatible with any VR headset.
You Can Now Use Apple Pay In 2 Million Locations, Including Chick-Fil-A Soon
Apple Pay is now accepted by more than 2 million merchants. The service is expected to become available at Crate & Barrel, Au Bon Pain and Chick-Fil-A soon.
This 1957 Ferrari 335S Spider Scaglietti Sells For $35.7 Million
The 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti is now the most expensive car sold at an auction (when auction amount is measured in Euros). The car fetched $35.7 million, or 32.075 million Euros, at Artcurial's Retromobile auction.
HTC Unveils Vive Pre Manual: Here’s How To Set Up Your Living Room For VR Play
HTC has unveiled the Vive Pre user manual, which gives important information such as box contents, setting up the headset and more. Preorders for the Vive Pre will start on Feb. 29.
Microsoft Updates Bing For iPhone And Android With Barcode Scanner, Dedicated Deals And More
Bing for iPhone and Android updated with new features. New features such as the barcode scanner can enable customers to find the best deal for a product.
Here's How You 'Summon' Your Tesla Model S Using Your Apple Watch
Tesla Model S owner demonstrated the Summon feature using an Apple Watch. The Summon feature can open the garage door, park itself and shut down without a driver in the car.
Will Twitter Introduce A Dedicated GIF Button On Mobile Soon?
Twitter users reported to have seen a dedicated GIF button on Twitter's mobile app. The social networking service may be testing the feature, which has now disappeared from apps.
Kik Introduces Branded GIFs, Initially Partners With WWF And 'Zoolander No. 2'
Kik launched branded GIFs for its chat app. Kik does not require companies to open an official account on the platform for using branded GIFs.
Sony Unwraps A6300 Camera: Fastest Autofocus, 24.2MP Sensor, 4K Recording
Sony launched the A6300 camera, which the company claims has the fastest autofocus. The A6300 will hit the shelves in March and the camera body will have a price tag of $1000.
India Is Now Second Largest Smartphone Market In The World
India overtook the U.S. to become the second largest smartphone market globally. More than 40 percent of all smartphones sold in India during the fourth quarter of 2015 were made in India.
Nintendo Outlines 'My Nintendo' Program, Announces Pre-Registration For 'Miitomo'
My Nintendo online service is expected to be launched in mid-March in Japan and later in that month in other regions. Pre-registration of Miitomo, the company's smartphone game, are expected to start from Feb. 17.
SuitX Outs Lightweight Exoskeleton That Will Help People With Mobility Issues Walk Again
Phoenix, a lightweight exoskeleton developed by SuitX, allows paraplegic people to walk again. Phoenix has a price tag of $40,000 and its delivery is expected to start in March.
Tesla Dealership Application In Michigan Aims To Challenge Direct Selling Ban
Tesla dealership application in the state of Michigan challenged the direct car sales ban. Government agencies have asked for additional documents and are reviewing the application.
'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III' PS4 'Awakening' DLC Now Available: New Maps, Fixes, Issues And More
Treyarch released the first DLC for 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops III' called 'Awakening'. The expansion pack brings a number of new maps and fixes, as well as new issues.
How To Watch Super Bowl 50 Online On Computer, Tablet Or Streaming Devices
The countdown for Super Bowl Sunday has begun. Here is how to watch live action of Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7 when Carolina Panthers take on the Denver Broncos.
'Star Citizen' Is Free To Play This Week: Crusader, Arena Commander, Social Module Access Included
Ahead of the launch of 'Star Citizen,' Roberts Space Industries announced that gamers can get free access to three exclusive parts of the game for free till Feb. 5. The space sim video game is expected to be released in late 2016.
How To Make Chromecast Work Without Wi-Fi Using rCast Mod
Chromecast users can convert the device to an independent media player with the help of rCast Mod. Here is how to make the Chromecast work without Wi-Fi.
Nokia Resolves Patent Dispute With Samsung But Not Everyone Is Happy
Nokia has ended a lengthy patent dispute with Samsung. However, investors were disappointed with how the deal ended financially, with shares of the Finnish company dropping by more than 10 percent.
Don't Love Super Bowl? Uber Wants You To 'Paws' And Try UberPuppy
Animal lovers will get a chance to play with puppies on Wednesday, Feb. 3, as part of Uber's Super Bowl 50 promotion offers. Uber also has other offers during the week.
'Need For Speed' Showcase Update Adds Snapshot Pro, Wrap Sharing, Custom License Plates And More
The Showcase update for 'Need for Speed' arrives on Feb. 3. The update brings a number of new features such as Wrap Sharing, Snapshot Pro, customizable license plates and more.
Project Natick: Microsoft Tests Underwater Data Center
Microsoft tests underwater data center under Project Natick. The success of the initial tests has prompted the company to conduct more tests on a bigger scale.
Slow Internet Speed? This Frustrated Comcast Customer Comes Up With Raspberry Pi Tweet Bot To Deal With Issue
A frustrated Comcast subscriber has developed a Raspberry Pi tweet bot that can send tweets to Comcast when Internet speed is slower than advertised. The subscriber has also revealed the source code of the bot for others to try.
Here's Why Safari Is Currently The Only iOS Browser To Offer 'Do Not Track'
The new version of Chrome for iOS doesn't offer the Do Not Track feature. Security-conscious users will have to use Safari if they don't want their browsing behavior tracked by websites.
Google Tells Feds Project Loon Tests Will Be Harmless To Humans, Environment
Google informs the FCC that Project Loon does not pose any threat to humans or the environment. The project is aimed at providing Internet connectivity to remote and rural areas.
Microsoft Rolls Out Surface Book And Surface Pro 4 Update But No Fix For The Sleep Bug That Drains Your Battery
Microsoft has rolled out the January firmware update for the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book to fix known issues. However, the update does not fix the battery drain issue in sleep mode.
You Can No Longer Use Google My Tracks After April 30: Here's How To Export Your Data
Google is shutting down the My Tracks app from April 30. Users have the option of exporting their data from My Tracks to Google Drive or an external media.
2016 BMW 330e Images And First Impressions
The 2016 BMW 330e hybrid offers decent performance and is a stiff competitor in its category. Here are the first impressions of the BMW 330e.
Mark Zuckerberg Is Now Sixth Richest Person In The World WIth $47.5 Billion Net Worth
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, is now the sixth richest person in the world and the fourth richest in the U.S. His net worth increased after the company announced strong Q4 2015 financial results.
Forget Charging Mats: Apple Reportedly Developing New Wireless Charging Technology For iPhones And iPads
Apple is working on the wireless charging feature for the iPhone and iPad, which may be introduced in 2017. Existing iPhones and iPads have to be plugged on to a power source to charge their battery.
'Dota 2' Winter Battle Pass Now Available: Here's How It Works
The 'Dota 2' Winter Battle Pass is now available for $7.99. The pass offers gamers the ability to take new quests before the start of a game and also introduces a wagering system.
