Articles by Sumit Passary
Who's Buying Twitter? Not Google, Apple Or Disney
Reports suggest that Google, Apple and Disney are not interested in acquiring Twitter. The microblogging website is expected to finalize negotiations with a potential buyer by October's end.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall: Here's How Samsung Will Transport Potentially Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Units
Samsung has special permits in the U.S. for the transportation of potentially hazardous Galaxy Note 7 units. These units cannot be shipped back to Samsung via airplane.
Solar Roadways Installs Energy Tiles In Idaho: Here's Why These Colorful Tiles Are Amazing
Solar Roadways installed the first solar road panels in Sandpoint, Idaho. The solar road tiles contain colorful LEDs that can be used for creating lights and signs without the need of permanent paint.
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, S7, S7 edge Rapid Battery Drain And Overheating Issues: Oculus Releases Update To Fix The Problem
Oculus released a fix to its app that caused many issues with the Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 edge and Galaxy S6 edge. Customers complained of battery draining, overheating and more with the Oculus app.
This YouTuber Just Turned His Mirror Into One Giant iPhone [Video]
An iPhone user has converted a full-sized mirror to a functional iPhone. The user also posted a video that shows how the gigantic phone works.
Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus Leaked Online: Full HD Display, Snapdragon 625 Chip, 3 GB RAM And More
Lenovo is said to be working on an upgraded version of the Tab3 8 called Tab3 8 Plus. The rumored tablet could sport a Full HD display, 3 GB of RAM, 8-megapixel primary camera and more.
Mark Zuckerberg Shares Rare Images Of Facebook's Massive Data Center In Sweden
Mark Zuckerberg has shared some images of Facebook’s data center in Luleå, Sweden. Zuckerberg suggests that the data center consumes 40 percent less power in comparison to traditional data centers.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall: Chinese State TV Accuses Samsung Of 'Discriminating' Against Local Consumers
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall has been very poorly handled in China, says Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Samsung contends that Galaxy Note 7 units in China didn't need any replacement as they have safe batteries.
More Than 150,000 Hacked IoT Devices Used In Launching World's Largest DDoS Attack
OVH experienced a DDoS attack launched from a botnet network of more than 150,000 hacked devices. This makes it the world's largest DDoS attack ever.
Paris Motor Show 2016: Audi Debuts New 400-Horsepower RS 3 Sedan
The Audi RS 3 Sedan will debut at the Paris Motor Show 2016. The car will be available in the U.S. and China starting summer 2017 and will come in two colors: red and gray.
Volkswagen Unveils New Images Of ID Electric Concept Car
Volkswagen revealed more photos and specs of its electric car concept ID. The car manufacturer plans to launch the ID in 2020, but the price of the car remains unknown.
iOS 10 Adoption Rate Slightly Higher Than iOS 9
The adoption rate of iOS 10 is already above 48 percent in just two weeks since its release. This adoption rate is slightly higher than that of iOS 9, as confirmed by stats firm Mixpanel.
IBM Watson Will Soon Be Teacher Advisor: First Lesson, Third-Grade Math
IBM Watson will soon be used to help third grade teachers prepare lessons for their students. Initially, the system will be helpful to math teachers but more subjects are expected to be added in the near term.
Android 7.0 Nougat vs. Apple iOS 10: New Report Reveals Android Nougat More Prone To Network-Related Crashes
A new report reveals that Google's latest mobile OS, Android 7.0 Nougat, is 2.5 times more susceptible to network-related crashes compared to Apple's iOS 10.
Tinder Boost: Here's How To Get More Profile Views On Tinder (For A Price, Of Course)
Tinder Boost will allow users to put their profile as one of the top profiles in their respective region. Tinder is testing the feature in Australia and it may soon be launched in other regions.
Samsung Veyron Specs Rumors: GFXBench Hints Flip Phone With Snapdragon 820, 5.5-Inch Display, Android Marshmallow
Samsung's flip phone codenamed Veyron was recently spotted on GFXBench. The handset may have a 5.5-inch screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB RAM and more.
400 Million Active Machines Now Running On Windows 10: Microsoft
Microsoft confirmed that 400 million active machines across the world are running on Windows 10 operating system. The latest operating system was released in July 2015.
US Presidential Debate: Host University Reportedly Charged Journalists $200 To Connect To Wi-Fi
Journalists were surprised to find a Wi-Fi connection fee of $200 at the U.S. Presidential Debate that took place in Hofstra University. Reporters were also banned from using personal Wi-Fi connection at the event.
LG Pay Launch Reportedly Delayed To 2017
LG reportedly chose to delay the launch of its mobile payment service LG Pay once again. The service is not expected to be launched until next year.
LG V20 Review Roundup: What Experts Are Saying About LG's Newest Offering
The LG V20 is the first non-Nexus that will come running on Android 7.0 Nougat with impressive specs and features. Here is what reviewers have to say about the smartphone.
1 In 3 People Checks Their Smartphones In The Middle Of The Night: Study
A Deloitte report highlighted that one in three adults check their phone for notifications in the middle of the night. Smartphone addiction is like any other addiction that needs a lot of willpower to get over.
Unlocked Sony Xperia XZ Now Up For Preorder On Amazon
Amazon starts taking preorders for the Sony Xperia XZ, which was launched during the IFA 2016. The unlocked blue and silver variants have a price tag of $699.99, while the black model is priced at $717.59.
More Samsung Galaxy Phone Problems: Note 2 Catches Fire On IndiGo Flight, Galaxy S7 Edge Burns Up In Philippines
Battery woes for Samsung continue as a Galaxy Note 2 caught fire in an Indian flight. In another incident, a Galaxy S7 edge also caught fire for no apparent reason in the Philippines.
Takata Failed To Alert US Road Authorities About Air Bag Rupture In 2003
U.S. road authorities revealed that Takata failed to alert them of an air bag rupture dating back to 2003. Takata was fined $70 million in the U.S. for failing to alert regulators of air bag defects in a timely manner.
Amazon Launches New Kindle For Kids Bundle For $99.99
Amazon is offering the Kindle for Kids bundle at a discounted price of $99.99. The bundle includes a 6-inch e-reader, a cover and a worry-free two-year guarantee.
Yahoo Data Breach: What We Know About The Massive Hacking Incident So Far
Yahoo confirmed that personal data of 500 million users including names, dates of birth and more were compromised in late 2014. The company described the hackers as a 'state-sponsored actor.'
iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Launch Weekend Sales Lower By 25 Percent
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus launch weekend sales were 25 percent lower than their predecessors, reports a German research firm. However, the orders for components of the new iPhones beat suppliers' estimation.
Verizon Says Customers Don't Need Unlimited Data Plans
Verizon slams the door at the idea of offering unlimited data plans to customers. A top company executive says that customers do not need unlimited data on their mobile devices.
Best Android Phones With 5.5 Inch Or Larger Display: Samsung Galaxy A8, Blu Vivo 5R, LG V20 And Google Pixel XL
A large number of smartphone customers like using a device with bigger display, and the market is full of such devices. Here are some of the best existing and upcoming mobile phones with a screen size of 5.5-inch or above.
US Military Could Soon Get Two-In-One Grenades With Fragmentation And Concussion Modes
The U.S. military will have a new grenade called ET-MP that will be more flexible to use. Soldiers will be able to switch between modes from fragmentation to concussion or vice versa by flipping a lever in the grenade.
