Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Google Play Offers 12 Days Of Deals For Android Users: Games, Movies, Books, And More
Google kicked off a Play Store sale, offering heavy discounts for Android users. Called 12 Days of Play, the sale offers deals on games, movies, music, and books.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Update Brings December Android Security Patch
Samsung has started pushing an update for the Galaxy Note 5, adding the December Android security patch. The OTA update is rolling out gradually, but should not take too long to reach all devices.
North Carolina Sues Pharmaceutical Company Insys Over Opioid Scheme
North Carolina has sued pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics Inc., accusing it of an illegal opioid scheme. Insys allegedly bribed doctors to prescribe cancer medicine Subsys, and tricked insurers into covering it.
Model Who Lost A Leg To TSS From A Tampon Could Lose Her Other Leg Too: What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
Lauren Wasser, the model who lost a leg after getting TSS from tampons, is now about to lose her other leg as well. The model wants to raise awareness about TSS and the potential risks of using tampons.
Apple TV And Roku Won't Get YouTube TV Until Q1 2018
Apple TV and Roku devices were supposed to get YouTube TV apps by the end of this year, but that won't happen. According to a new report, the apps are delayed until the first quarter of 2018.
Pokémon GO Gets Better AR Features, But Only On iOS
'Pokémon GO' is getting more advanced AR features on iOS, thanks to Apple's ARKit framework. The new AR+ mode brings exciting improvements and a special bonus for Expert Handlers.
Uber Classified As Transport Service In Europe: Why Is This Bad For The Company?
The Court of Justice of the European Union just issued its final verdict in a multi-year case, classifying Uber as a transport service. This means that Uber has to comply with tighter transport regulations in the EU Member States.
Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Phones Debut With Dual Selfie Cameras
Samsung announced its first smartphones with dual front cameras, introducing the new Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8+ (2018). Both handsets sport a sleek design with Infinity Display, an octa-core processor, and other powerful specs.
Blink Video Doorbell Officially Announced At $99 Starting Price
Blink formally announced a battery-powered video doorbell, expanding its lineup of home security devices. The blink video doorbell starts at $99 for existing Blink customers.
Facebook Photo Review Will Notify You When You Appear In Others' Photos Even If You're Not Tagged
Facebook announced a new feature called Photo Review, which uses facial recognition technology to notify users when they appear in others' photos, even if they're not tagged. The features has some limitations, however.
Don't Buy 'Cuphead' For iOS, It's Fake: Apple Working On Removing It From The App Store
A version of 'Cuphead' for iOS hit the App Store at a $5 price point, but it's fake. Game developer StudioMDHR warns that this iOS version is a scam and it's working with Apple to remove it.
Facebook Is Cracking Down On Spammy Posts That Beg For Likes, Comments, And Shares
Facebook is full of spammy posts, but that should change soon. The social network announced plans to demote posts with 'engagement bait,' begging for shares, likes, and comments.
Pixel 2 XL Fingerprint Scanner Slower After Android 8.1 Update? Here's A Workaround While Google Investigates
Some Pixel 2 XL owners reported that their smartphone's fingerprint scanner takes longer to respond after installing the Android 8.1 update. Google is looking into the matter, but there's a workaround that should fix things in the meantime.
Google X To Bring Rural India Online Via FSOC Light Beams
Google's X plans to bring parts of rural India online via FSOC light beams, starting in 2018. The company already teamed up with a telecom operator in Andhra Pradesh and has big plans for the region.
Samsung To Launch Bixby-Powered Smart Home Speaker In First Half Of 2018: Report
Samsung is reportedly working on its own smart speaker and it's planning to launch it in the first half of 2018. The Bixby-powered speaker would fit somewhere between the Amazon Echo and the more expensive Apple HomePod.
RIP AIM: AOL Instant Messenger Shuts Down After More Than 20 Years
AIM has officially shut down after more than two decades, marking the end of an era. Users can no longer access or sign into AIM services on any platform, and AIM data and Buddy Lists are gone for good.
Microsoft Seeing AI App For The Blind Launches In 35 Countries, Can Now Decipher Handwriting And More
Microsoft's Seeing AI app got a major update with several new features like handwriting recognition. The app is also widening its reach, now available in 35 countries including the European Union.
Teens Like Pot And Vaping, But Opioid Misuse Hits Historic Low: Study
A national survey found that teens like pot and vaping, but alcohol, cigarette, and drug use is otherwise low compared to other years. Opioid misuse has also hit historic lows among teens.
Mom Arrested After Subjecting Her Son To 13 Major Surgeries And 323 Hospital Visits: Munchausen By Proxy?
34-year-old Texas mother was arrested for injury to a child, after putting her son through 323 hospital visits and 13 major surgeries, all unnecessary. She is believed to suffer from Munchausen by Proxy.
Samsung Notebook 9 2018 Upgrades Bring New Models, Bigger Batteries, And More
Samsung just announced its 2018 Notebook 9 upgrades, consisting of a Notebook 9 Pen and three Notebook 9 ultrabooks. The devices will be at CES 2018 next month and should go on sale shortly after that.
Apple Pours $390 Million In US-Made iPhone Laser Tech, Creating 500 Jobs In The Process
Apple announced that it will invest $390 million in optical communications components maker Finisar. The manufacturer will use the money to refurbish its Texas plant, create more than 500 jobs, and make laser chips for iPhones.
Google Year In Search: Here's What People Most Googled In 2017
Google's 2017 Year in Search revealed the most prominent searches of the year and it has been a tough one. However, people searched for 'how to help' more than ever.
Apple's $4,999 iMac Pro To Go On Sale This Thursday, Dec. 14
Apple's first ever iMac Pro is ready to hit retail soon and launch on Dec. 14. The machine will start at $4,999 for the base model, with higher configurations available to meet various needs and preferences.
Nintendo Switch Sold 10 Million Units In 9 Months And Will Meet Holiday Demand
The Nintendo Switch has already sold 10 million units in just nine months since its release, the company announced. Despite recent shortages, Nintendo said the Switch will meet demand this holiday season.
Huntington's Disease: Experimental Drug Marks Huge Breakthrough In First Human Trial
The first human Huntington's trial was successful, sparking hopes that the disease could one day have a cure. An experimental drug lowers the levels of harmful proteins in the nervous system and could slow down the progression of the disease.
Apple Improves iPhone X Availability: Shipping Dates Drop To Just A Few Days
Apple has been having trouble keeping up with iPhone X demand, but it seems better now. iPhone X availability has improved and shipping estimates are now down to 1-3 days in some markets.
Apple Confirms Shazam Acquisition For An Undisclosed Amount: What Now?
Rumors of an Apple acquisition of Shazam started circling last week, and Apple has now confirmed the deal. The company has not disclosed the financial details but says it has 'exciting plans in store.'
Social Media Is Destroying Society, Says Former Facebook Exec
Social media plays a big part in our daily lives, but is it beneficial? A former Facebook executive warned about the negative impact it may have and recommended limited use.
Man's Sunburn Swelling Got So Bad He Had A Dent In His Forehead: Wear Sunscreen!
Unprotected sun exposure can have some serious effects and one man found out the hard way. A 21-year-old from Texas got a sunburn so severe that the swelling caused a dent in his forehead.
Metro Exodus Trailer Drops At The Game Awards: Get Ready For A Nuclear Winter
The Game Awards brought a new trailer for 'Metro: Exodus,' showing a post-apocalyptic world with little hope of survival. Everyone's gone, and mutated monsters are lurking at every corner.
