Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Microsoft Teams Finally Gets Free Version To Better Compete Against Slack
Microsoft Teams has so far been available only for paid Office 365 subscribers, but a free version is now available at last. Here's what it has to offer and how it will compete against Slack in the workplace communication sector.
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus Officially Debuts And It's Ready To Entertain: Specs And Features
Sony just unveiled a new upper-midrange smartphone that borrows the design and features from the company's higher-end flagships. The new Xperia XA2 Plus is ready to entertain, so here's what it has to offer.
WhatsApp To Combat Spam, Scams, And Fake News With New 'Forwarded' Label
WhatsApp introduced a new feature aimed to curb the spread of fake news, spam, and scams. Look for the new 'forwarded' label and think twice whether to pass the message along.
YouTube Incognito Mode Rolls Out To All Android Users: How To Use It
A new Incognito Mode started rolling out to YouTube for Android, allowing users to search and watch videos in private without their history being recorded. Here's what you need to know.
Overwatch 'Pink Mercy' Skin Raised More Than $12.7 Million For Breast Cancer Research
'Overwatch' launched a $15 'Pink Mercy' skin back in May, with all proceeds pledged to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The drive was a hit, raising more than $12.7 million for the BCRF.
Browser Extension Secretly Stole Chrome And Firefox Users' Entire Browsing History
The Stylish browser extension has apparently been secretly recording users' browser history since January 2017, when it changed owners. Chrome, Firefox, and Opera have now pulled the extension.
OnePlus 6 'Oil Painting' Camera Issue Finally Getting A Fix With Next Update
Good news, OnePlus 6 owners! If you've been struggling with an oil painting effect ruining your photos, OnePlus just confirmed that a fix is on the way.
Tinder Loops Rolls Out Globally: How To Make A Tinder Profile GIF
Tinder Loops is now rolling out globally, allowing users in the United States and other markets to set up expressive profile GIFs. Here's how to do it.
New Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Benchmark Reveals 6 GB RAM
An unannounced Samsung device with model number SM-N960 has been spotted on Geekbench, and it's likely the international version of the Galaxy Note 9. Here's what to expect.
Moto G6 Android Smartphone With Dual Cameras Now Half Off At Verizon: Just $5 Per Month
Verizon just slashed the Moto G6 price in half, making it even more affordable. For a limited time, customers can get the Moto G6 with dual cameras and Android Oreo at just $5 per month.
AT&T DirecTV Now Getting $5 Price Hike On All Plans This Month
AT&T's DirecTV Now live streaming TV service starts at $35 per month, but not for long. On Aug. 1 at the latest, all DirecTV tiers will get a $5 price increase.
Gorgeous OnePlus 6 Red Launching Next Week: Pricing And Availability
OnePlus has officially announced a new red color option for its flagship OnePlus 6 ready to launch next week. Here's all you need to know about its pricing and availability.
AT&T WatchTV Goes Live At Aggressive $15/ Month, Or As Free Add-On For Select Users
AT&T's recently announced WatchTV live-streaming service is now available, undercutting even Philo and Sling TV in terms of pricing. The service comes as a free add-on for select customers, or at $15 per month otherwise.
New Google Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL Leaked Renders Show Off Full Design
New leaked renders show the purported Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL front and back, giving a good look at their design. Here's what to expect from the upcoming Android powerhouses.
OnePlus Promises 2 Years Of Software Updates And 3 Years Of Security Patches Effective Immediately
OnePlus announced a new software maintenance program and it brings great news. All smartphones from the OnePlus 3 going forward get two years of software updates and three years of security patches, effective immediately.
Ingenious Smartphone Case Acts Like A Mobile Airbag To Protect Your Device When Dropped
A German engineering student invented an active smartphone case that acts as a mobile airbag to protect the device when it's about to hit the ground. Here's how it works and looks in action.
T-Mobile Discounts Apple Watch 3: Buy One, Get The Second One At Half Price
T-Mobile has a new deal on the Apple Watch Series 3, allowing customers to buy one and get the second one at 50 percent off. It's a limited-time deal with plenty of conditions, so here's what you need to know.
Unlocked LG V35 ThinQ Coming Soon, Will Work With Verizon, Sprint, And T-Mobile
LG officially listed the unlocked version of the LG V35 ThinQ on its website, noting that it's coming soon. The smartphone will play nice with Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, so here's what you get.
Huawei P20 Pro Camera To Get Even Better With Ultra Slow-Motion Mode At 960 FPS
The Huawei P20 Pro is widely considered among the best camera smartphones, and things are about to get better. An upcoming update will reportedly add super slow-motion video recording at 960 fps later this year.
T-Mobile FamilyMode Lets Parents Monitor Kids' Location, Online Activity, And More
T-Mobile announced a new FamilyMode option for parents to keep tabs on their kids' location, online activity, available content, and more. The service launches on June 29 and an optional Home Base component extends the functionality to one's home Wi-Fi network.
Google Pixel Smartwatch Running Wear OS: What To Expect
Google is working on at least one Wear OS-powered Pixel smartwatch expected to debut this fall alongside the Pixel 3 line and new Pixel Buds. Here's what we know so far.
Google Classroom Update Adds New Features, Makes It Harder To Cheat On Quizzes
Google announced exciting changes coming to Classroom, as an upcoming update will add several new features. Among the highlights, teachers will be able to create Google Form Quizzes and block students' access to other things.
Microsoft Bing Visual Search Now Lets You Point Your Smartphone Camera At Something And Find It Online
Microsoft's answer to Google Lens is Bing visual search, and it allows users to snap a photo of something and look for it online. Here's how it works and what you can do with it.
Moto E5 Supra With A Beastly 5,000 mAh Battery Launches On Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless launched a new budget-friendly device, introducing the $179.99 Moto E5 Supra with a massive 5,000 mAh battery. Here's what else it has to offer.
Amazon Prime Day 2018 Leak Tips Big Sales On July 16: More Deals Than Black Friday?
Amazon's annual shopping bonanza is rapidly approaching, and it could start less than a month from now. A new leak tips the date of Amazon Prime Day 2018 for July 16, with a 36-hour sale.
Fortnite Challenges Week 8: How To Find Those Hungry Gnomes
The latest 'Fortnite' challenge has players searching for seven hungry gnomes that get them extra XP. Here's how and where to find those hungry gnomes.
BlackBerry Key2 US Preorders Start Next Week, At $100 More Than The KeyOne
BlackBerry officially announced launch details for its new Key2 Android smartphone in the United States. The BlackBerry Key2 will go up for preorder on July 29, but it will cost $100 more than the KeyOne did at launch.
Bezel-Free, Notchless Oppo Find X Pricing Revealed, But It Won't Be Cheap
The Oppo Find X has a 93.8 percent screen-to-body ratio and no display notch, instead of resorting to pop-up cameras for a gorgeous, unified design. It has high-end specs and will launch in North America, but it won't come cheap.
Samsung Galaxy S9 And Galaxy S9 Plus Get New Sunrise Gold Color Option In US On June 24
Samsung is adding a new color option for its Galaxy S9 series in the United States. Starting June 24, interested customers will be able to get the smartphones in a Sunrise Gold avatar.
Powerful Razer Phone Android Gaming Smartphone Gets $100 Limited-Time Discount: Now $599.99
Razer's first Android gaming smartphone, simply called the Razer Phone, is now on sale for a limited time. Until the end of the week, the powerful handset is available at $100 off, directly from Razer.
