Author: Arushi Chaudhary
Arushi Chaudhary
A journalist by profession, a freelance writer by choice. When not writing, she likes to spend her time in the company of books and food or hitting the road to explore new places, besides juggling roles as an army wife and mommy.
A former privacy manager at Facebook has made some damaging claims about the company’s priorities, saying that the social media giant cared more for collecting data from its users than protecting them from abuse. The revelation comes as part of a sharply critical opinion piece published in the New York Times on Monday where Sandy Parakilas, former operations manager for Facebook’s privacy efforts, said the company had no interest in restricting collection or use of data from its users, given that it thrives on online ads. Parakilas, who worked as operations manager at Facebook between 2011 and 2012, wrote in…
You can now pre-order Nokia’s entry-level handset – Nokia 2 After the launch of Nokia 2 in Russia and Africa, HMD Global Oy has finally initiated the process of introducing its budget Android flagship in the US. The Nokia 2 pre-order has gone live on B&H, Amazon, and Best Buy for as low as $99. Nokia 2 is compatible with almost all leading GSM networks, including T-Mobile and AT&T. The device may be an entry-level smartphone but it has been designed to mimic a premium flagship, sporting a slick aluminum frame that offers greater stability to the structure and a solid…
Growing up, we all wished our own magic wands that could instantly turn fantasies into reality. Turns out, our wish has been finally granted in form of the Yeehaw Wand that overlays your ideas onto real designs, allows you to play with them or even bring them to life using 3D printing. Launched as a Kickstart campaign, the Yeehaw Wand allows you to create designs by simply moving your wand in front of your tablet or phone’s camera. You can then review your creation with a 360-degree rotation and even 3D print. Since this device lets you view and review…
All avid retro gamers who have always dreamt of a DIY handheld console that can be built using modular components are in for a pleasant surprise. Your wishes have been answered in form of a unique handheld console by Clockwork, the GameShell. This portable, modular, and programmable handheld console that comes preloaded with games is being launched via a new Kickstarter campaign. This upcoming DIY mini-computing platform is slated to redefine the parameters of retro game consoles, allowing users the choice of enjoying existing games and developing electronic projects of their own. The makers of this revolutionary game console see…
After having run two successful Kickstarter campaigns for its previous line-up of 3D printers – the M-One and the M-Jewelry DLP printers – MakeX has once again turned to the crowdfunding platform for its third product, the FDM 3D printer, MakeX Migo. MakeX Migo, the first-ever internet-enabled 3D printer from the Chinese manufacturer stands out on two counts – its portable size and its plug and play functionality. The 3D printer, which is available in two sizes – the 15 x 15 x 15 cm-build volume MIGO L and the 10 x 12 x 10 cm-build volume MIGO – comes…
The past few weeks haven’t exactly been pleasant at Hollywood, what with all the skeletons of sexual harassment and abuse tumbling out of the closet. This dark side of showbiz can dampen the spirits of any cine fan. If you too have been feeling blue on that account, here are some kickass recent movie trailers to lift your spirits: Ghost Stories Ghost Stories traces the story of psychology professor, Philip Goodman, who prides himself on being a ‘belief buster’ and arch-skeptic. His nerves are put to test when he receives a letter from beyond. Goodman’s mentor Charles Cameron, who went…
With their Fuso eCanter electric truck already gearing up to make deliveries in the US and Japan, Daimler must have been eyeing an opportunity to upstage Tesla, a pioneering name in the realm of electric vehicles, in the electric trucks game. When it got that opportunity of a global platform in form of the Tokyo Motor Show, the German auto giant used it to play to the gallery by showcasing the E-Fuso Vision One, a heavy-duty electric truck it claims is capable of traveling a distance of 217 miles on a single charge with 11 tons of load. The E-Fuso…
Think electric vehicles, and you automatically think of new-age cars designed to help people commute without leaving a trail of carbon footprint. But the auto industry isn’t just limited to cars. In fact, transport vehicles such as delivery vans and trucks account for a sizable chunk of automobiles on our roads today. Taking into consideration this often largely ignored the aspect of the auto world, Daimler’s light-truck brand Fuso has come up with its first electric truck offering. After years of R&D, Fuso eCanter is finally ready to hit the roads, starting with Japan and USA, where these trucks are…
With this Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1, you’ll float on the waters too, Georgie! It’s a hydrofoil bike powered by a 400-watt motor that uses a rider’s pedaling power for turning the propeller to provide an added boost. Think of paddling your way through water and the only image that comes to mind is a paddle boat floating atop calm waters of a lake. The Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1, a pedal-electric hydrofoil bike, is slated to change that forever. The winner in the ‘concept’ category at the 2017 New Zealand Best Design Awards, the Hydrofoiler XE-1 is designed to allow users to ride…
Growing up, we all felt the need for that inseparable buddy we could explore the world with, and so we made up our own imaginary friends. With technology developing more rapidly than ever, our children do not need to fill that vacuum with make-believe companions. They now have the luxury of virtual friends. The latest on the block is Pika, a robot friend for your child that runs on your smartphone and explores the world with them through your phone’s camera. The project is being brought to life with help of a Kickstarter campaign launched on October 24. Pika, your…