Articles by Sumit Passary
Facebook Instant Articles Now Available In Latin America For iOS Users
Facebook has launched Instant Articles for iOS users in Latin America. The social networking service says that Android-powered devices should get the feature in the coming weeks.
You Can Now Buy The OnePlus 2 Without An Invite Starting Dec. 5
OnePlus gets rid of the invite system to purchase a OnePlus 2 smartphone from Dec. 5. Customers can also purchase the OnePlus X invite-free from Dec. 5 to Dec. 7.
Sony Sends Out Invites For CES 2016 In January: Will The Xperia Z6 Be Announced?
Sony has sent invites for its press conference at the CES in 2016. The company may launch the Xperia Z6 smartphone at the event.
Trailer For First-Person Slasher 'Severed' For PlayStation Vita Revealed
DrinkBox has released a new trailer of ‘Severed’ for PlayStation Vita. The trailer may have excited gamers but the release date of the first-person slasher game is still not known.
Target Reaches Settlement For 2013 Data Breach By Agreeing To Pay $39M
Target has reached a settlement for a data breach that occurred in 2013. The retailer will pay more than $39 million in settlement to credit unions and banks.
'Amplitude' PlayStation 4 Reboot Finally Out On January 2016
Harmonix has confirmed that the reboot of Amplitude will be released for Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4) on Jan. 5, 2016. Some Kickstarter backers will be able to play the game as early as Dec. 23 this year.
Deal Alert: Google Nexus 7 For Only $109.99 With Travel Cover
Groupon is offering the 16GB version of the Nexus 7 (2013) at a discounted price of $109.99 for limited time only. The tablet is also available via Amazon for $129.
Uber Teams Up With Enterprise To Rent Out Cars To Drivers
Uber has entered into a partnership with Enterprise to rent out cars to potential Uber drivers. The pilot program will start with Denver and Uber plans to add more cities in the near term.
New AI Platform 'Gabriel' Will Whisper Instructions Into Your Ear
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system called Gabriel that can whisper instructions into the ear of a user. The platform is hoped to help patients with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's.
Apple Spends Very Little On R&D Compared To Major Tech Companies: How Has It Succeeded?
Apple's spending on research and development (R&D) is very low in comparison to other tech companies. Experts suggest that effective marketing is one of the reasons that helps the company reduce its spending on R&D.
Martial Arts Adventure 'Jade Empire' Now For Free At EA's Origin
Action role-playing game – 'Jade Empire' – is available from Origin for free. The video game has a price tag of $18.95 (after 53 percent discount) on Amazon.
BlackBerry Priv First Software Update Arrives: What It Contains And How To Get It
BlackBerry releases a software update for the BlackBerry Priv, which will improve overall system performance, stability and security of the smartphone. Priv is expected to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow sometime in 2016.
Adobe Launches Huge Photoshop Update: Custom Toolbars, 3D Character Creator Fuse
Adobe has launched a big update to its photo-editing software - Photoshop. Users will now have the ability to customize toolbars, save favorite fonts and more.
Google Improves Data Saver Mode In Chrome For Android To 70 Percent
Google has improved its Data Saver Mode in Chrome for Android, which can result in 70 percent of data saving. Customers will have the option to open a single image after a page has been loaded.
T-Mobile Finally Rolling Out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update To Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge
T-Mobile has rolled out Android 5.1 Lollipop to its version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge. The software update also brings Video calling and Advanced Messaging features to the smartphones.
LG Zero Begins Global Rollout: All-Metal Midrange Smartphone With 1.5 GB RAM
LG has launched the midrange LG Zero. The company has already launched the smartphone in some other markets in September under the name LG Class.
HTC Offers One M9 For Only $390, Re Camera For Only $80
The prices of HTC One M9 and Re Camera were reduced as part of the Cyber Monday promotion. Customers can grab the One M9 for $390 and the Re Camera for $80.
PlayStation Tops Black Friday Console Sales: Study
Sony PlayStation attracted young video game console buyers this Black Friday. However, Microsoft Xbox was more popular with middle age gamers, per an analysis.
US Air Force Hires Civilian Drone Operators To Control Surveillance Drones
The U.S. Air Force has hired defense contractors that operates some of the MQ-9 Reaper drones for surveillance. The civilian pilots flying these drones are not allowed to fire missiles.
Microsoft Updates Security Tools To Address Dell Digital Certificate Issues
Microsoft has updated its security tools to address Dell digital certificates issue. The security flaw could allow attackers to take control of an affected PC.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) Will Have A 720p HD Display, Not 1080p
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) will feature a 720p display and not a 1080p one as previously rumored. The handset is expected to come running on Android 5.1 Lollipop and an Exynos 7 processor.
Amazon Offers Unlimited Cloud Storage For $5 Per Year: How This Compares To OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive And More
Amazon is offering a massive discount on Cloud Drive subscription fee. Customers can pay $5 for one year and get unlimited cloud storage for a year.
Qiku Launches Q Terra Smartphone In India: Specs, Pricing And Availability
Qiku has announced the Q Terra smartphone in India. The handset will include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB of RAM, two 13MP rear-facing cameras and more.
Steam Exploration Sale Day 3: 'GTA V,' 'Call Of Duty,' 'Assassin's Creed,' 'The Witcher' And More
Steam is offering big discount on many video game titles as part of its Exploration Sale. Popular games such as 'GTA V,' 'Call Of Duty,' 'Assassin's Creed' and more are available at discounted rates.
Technophiles Found Raspberry Pi Zero $5 Computer Too Sweet, Stocks Went Zero In Less Than 24 Hours
The newly-launched Raspberry Pi Zero computer sold out within 24 hours. The computer costs $5 and is also available for free with the December issue of The MagPi magazine.
Yamada Denki 'Every Phone' Is The Thinnest Windows Phone So Far
Yamada Denki has announced its Windows 10 Mobile phone called Every Phone, which is the thinnest Windows Phone so far. The handset will be available in Japan from Nov. 28.
Huawei Mate 8 vs. Huawei Mate 7: Which Mate Is Best For Technophiles?
Huawei has launched the Mate 8, which succeeds the Mate 7, on Thursday, Nov. 26. Here is a quick comparison of the big-sized smartphones to help tech lovers find out which is the better choice.
LG Will Spend $8.7 Billion To Build New OLED Panel Factory
LG will spend more than $8.7 billion over three years in a new OLED panel factory. The facility will make large OLED panels for TVs as well as smaller displays for smartwatches.
Square Enix Sweetens Black Friday Deals With Free 'Hitman 2: Silent Assassin'
Square Enix is offering 'Hitman 2: Silent Assassin' free from its online store. A limited time offer is valid from Thursday, Nov. 26 through to Sunday, Nov. 29.
Always Getting Lost In Airports? Spencer The Robot Is Here To Help
Researchers have developed a robot called Spencer to assist lost passengers in airports. Spencer will be tested at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport from Nov. 30.
