Articles by Sumit Passary
Barnes & Noble, Samsung Launch Nook-Branded Galaxy Tab E: Is It Worth $250?
Samsung and Barnes & Noble launch the Galaxy Tab E Nook with a price tag of $250. The tablet comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor and 16GB of internal storage.
Surface Pro 4 Vs. iPad Pro: The Battle Of The Giant Tablets
The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 as well as the iPad Pro pack in top-end specs. However, some specs of the Microsoft offering may give the Surface Pro 4 an edge over the iPad Pro.
Person-Rater App Peeple Succumbs To Backlash And Disappears From The Internet
Peeple, an upcoming person-rater app, has disappeared from the Internet. The founder has also removed the official Twitter and Facebook accounts of the app.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Still Has A 'Flappy Bird'-Inspired Hidden Game
Google has included a game similar to Lollipop's 'Flappy Bird'-inspired mini-game in Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The game is simple and does not involve a lot of controls.
Apple Watch Has Six New Ads: What Do They Say About The Device?
Apple released six Apple Watch ads. Each of the ads focused on the features of the Apple smartwatch including Siri, Notifications, Maps and Apple Pay.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4: Is The Tablet Worth The Wait?
The Surface Pro 4 is expected to be launched in two sizes, Skylake processor, with up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of internal storage and with USB Type-C charging port. Microsoft may launch the tablet on Oct. 6.
Asus Releases App For Making Custom ZenWatch Faces, And It's Pretty Easy To Use
Asus releases an app called ZenWatch FaceDesigner on the Google Play Store, which allows owners to customize the watch face of smartwatches. The app is compatible with ZenWatch and ZenWatch 2.
Asus ZenWatch 2 Is Now Available At The Google Store For $149.99
Asus ZenWatch 2, the successor of the ZenWatch, now available from Google Play Store for $149.99. The smartwatch is available in two different sizes: 1.63-inch and 1.45-inch.
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Leaked To Have Removable 3,340mAh Battery
The Windows 10 Mobile-powered Lumia 950 XL will have a 3,340mAh removable battery. Microsoft is expected to unveil the handset at an event on Oct. 6 in New York along with the Lumia 950, Lumia 550 and Surface Pro 4.
iPad Mini 3 For $299 On Amazon Offer Or iPad Mini 4 For $399: Which Tablet Is A Better Buy?
iPad mini 3 available from Amazon at a reduced price of $299. Apple has discontinued the iPad mini 3 after the launch of the iPad mini 4 in September this year.
Geek Fest Gone Bad: Lawyers Demanding $4,000 From Pokemon Party Planner
A Pokemon fan sued over planning an unofficial Pokemon party in Seattle just before the Penny Arcade Expo. Pokemon Company International wants the party planner to pay $4,000 for infringement of copyright.
Mac Users, Take Note: OS X El Capitan Causes Office 2016 To Sink
Mac users complain of Office 2016 problems after installing latest OS X El Capitan. Apple and Microsoft are said to be working closely to resolve the problem.
Coloring Books Are Cool Again As Researchers Use AR To Turn Pages Into 3D
Disney is working on an augmented reality app that will make coloring books more exciting to children. Users will be able to view a 3D animated form of the thing they are coloring.
Sorry, Xbox Gamers: Cortana Release Pushed To Next Year
The new Windows 10-powered dashboard for the Xbox One will not include Cortana integration. Larry Hryb a.k.a Major Nelson says that the personal assistant will be released for Xbox One in 2016.
James Bond Blew Up $34 Million Worth Of Cars In 'Spectre'
The filming of 'Spectre,' the upcoming James Bond film, resulted in the write-off of cars worth about $34 million. Ten specially-designed Aston Martin DB10s were made for the filming and only three survived.
Slickwraps Releases Star Wars Decals For Android Flagships, And They Look Amazing
Slickwraps released Star Wars Galactic Series decals for iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, Galaxy Note 5, Nexus 6, LG G4 and more. The decals are priced at $24.95.
Student Invents Glove That Translates Sign Language Into Speech And Text
Hadeel Ayoub of Goldsmiths, University of London has created a glove dubbed SignLanguageGlove that can translate sign language to text and speech. Ayoub's glove is less bulky than other similar gloves.
Microsoft Lumia 550 Render Leaked: Will It Be Unveiled On Oct. 6?
Leaked render of the Microsoft Lumia 550 suggests that the handset will be available in black and white color options. The smartphone is expected to come running on Windows 10 Mobile operating system.
Google's Android Security Team Thwarted The Invasion of Mobile Banking Trojans In Russia
Google's Android security team successfully combats the rise of mobile banking frauds in Russia. About 86 percent of all mobile banking malware were concentrated in Russia.
Nexus 6 Owners: Should You Upgrade To The Nexus 6P?
Google launched the Nexus 6P that packs in impressive features. Nexus 6 owners may want to upgrade but let us see if the latest Nexus device is worth upgrading.
Splosion Man Developer Twisted Pixel Is Independent Again After Cutting Ties With Microsoft
Twisted Pixel becomes independent again after announcing split with Microsoft. The studio has developed video games such as Splosion Man,LocoCycle, The Maw, Comic Jumper and more.
iPhone 6s Plus Is Being Sold For $749, But It Only Costs $236 To Make One
The cost of making one unit of the iPhone 6s Plus is $236. The starting price tag of the 5.5-inch iPhone, however, is $749.
Apple Takes Down iOS App That Monitors US Drone Strike Victims
Apple has removed an iOS app called Metadata+ from its App Store as the company believed it had objectionable content. The app monitors U.S. drone strike victims in various parts of the world.
Tesla Model X Has A Bioweapon Defense Mode: Is It The Real Deal?
The new Tesla Model X comes with a bioweapon defense mode, which the company claims will protect the electric car's occupants in case of a biological attack. Experts suggest that the mode may not be affective as claimed by Tesla.
'The Stanley Parable' Follow-Up 'The Beginner's Guide' Launching On Oct. 1: What's With The Hype?
'The Beginner's Guide,' a follow up to the narrative video game 'The Stanley Parable' will launch on Oct. 1 for PC and Mac. The game will cost $10.
Apple Made $25B Over Past Year From Push Into Enterprise Business: 'Not A Hobby,' Says CEO Cook
Apple made $25 billion over the past year from its enterprise business. The launch of the new iPad Pro may help the company in penetrating deeper into the enterprise business.
Official Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P Cases Now On The Google Store: How Do They Look?
Google has launched official cases for the new Nexus 6P and the Nexus 5X smartphones. The price range varies from $19.99 to $49.99.
AT&T Releases Android Update For Galaxy Note Pro 12.2... But It's To 5.1.1 Lollipop
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop rolled out to AT&T version of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2. The tablet comes running on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box and the latest update is the first major software update it has received.
Logitech's G410 Mechanical Keyboard For Gamers Is 25 Percent Faster
Logitech has launched the G410 Atlas Spectrum keyboard, which is 25 percent faster and about 40 percent more durable than other mechanical keyboards.
iPhone 6s Has Two Kinds Of A9 Chips: One By Samsung, One By TSMC
Samsung and TSMC are developing A9 chipsets used in the latest iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. Currently it is not known if chips made by Samsung and TSMC perform differently.
