Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
$2999 Nvidia Titan V Launches As 'The Most Powerful PC GPU Ever'
NVIDIA officially launched 'the most powerful PC GPU ever created,' introducing the $2,999 Titan V GPU. The beastly device is the first consumer-grade GPU based on NVIDIA's Volta architecture.
While Microsoft Stays Mum About Xbox Sales, Sony Says PlayStation 4 Sales Topped 70 Million
Sony may not have launched any new gaming hardware this year, but its existing one is still making waves. As of December 2017, Sony sold 70.6 million PlayStation 4 units.
General Electric To Cut 12,000 Jobs In Bid To Stabilize Its Power Unit
Amid dwindling demand for fossil fuel-based energy sources, General Electric is trying to refocus and stabilize its power unit. In the process, GE plans to cut 12,000 jobs from its global power business.
Former Volkswagen Manager Gets Maximum Prison Sentence And Fine For 'Dieselgate' Emissions Fraud
Former Volkswagen executive Oliver Schmidt got seven years in prison and a $400,000 fine for his role in the 'Dieselgate' emissions fraud. The executive had made a plea deal back in August and this was the maximum sentence under plea.
Pokémon GO Getting 50 New Pokémon, But Here's How Dynamic Real-World Weather Will InfluenceThe Game
Niantic announced exciting changes for ‘Pokémon GO’ including 50 new Pokémon. The game is also getting dynamic real-world weather changes, however, and this will influence several aspects.
Reversible Emoji Could Hit iOS Next Year Along With Redheads, Superheroes, And More
The latest guidelines from the Unicode Consortium feature reversible emoji, which could make their way to devices next year. Other notable candidates include superheroes, redheads, supervillains, puppy-eyed faces, and more.
Comcast xFi Advanced Gateway Modem Hits The Market, Shooting For Gigabit Speeds Over Wi-Fi
Comcast's xFi Advanced Gateway is now available nationwide in all markets where Xfinity broadband is available. The xFi Advanced Gateway promises power and simplicity, aiming to deliver Gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi.
Huawei Honor View 10 Flagship Showcased With Top Specs, Cheaper Than Mate 10
Huawei's Honor sub-brand held its global launch event in London on Dec. 5 and showed off the impressive Honor View 10 flagship. With top-tier specs and AI features, Honor View 10 is as capable as Mate 10, but cheaper.
Apple's Most Expensive iPhone Available Unlocked In US: SIM-Free iPhone X Now On Sale
Apple's expensive iPhone X is now available for purchase unlocked and SIM-free in the United States. The smartphone is compatible with both GSM and CDMA networks, but don't expect attractive installment options.
Google's New Android Oreo Go Will Work Even On Low-End Phones
Google has a new OS version called Android Oreo Go, specifically designed to play nice with low-end devices. It will work even on handsets with 512MB of RAM and will offer special features to enhance the overall experience.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Update Brings October Security Patch, Netflix HDR, And More
Verizon started pushing a new update to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, adding a number of improvements. The new firmware includes an Android security patch, Netflix HDR support, and more.
Apple Releases iOS 11.2, Fixing Some Things And Breaking Others: Should You Upgrade?
Apple released iOS 11.2 to take care of the iOS restart bug, but the update was not ready for prime time just yet. Since it was rushed out, iOS 11.2 is not bug-free and some might be better off skipping this one.
Facebook Launches Privacy-Focused Messenger App For Kids To Chat With Parental Approval
Facebook has launched a standalone Messenger Kids app specifically designed to let kids under 13 talk to approved contacts. The app is privacy-focused, and parents are in control. The kids don't even have their own Facebook account.
Amazon Alexa Means Business And It's Going To Work: Meet Alexa For Business
Amazon wants to put Alexa to work, ready to make office life easier. Alexa for Business will allow companies to build their own skills, APIs, and apps, to better manage their workplace.
Verizon Looking To Replace Wi-Fi With 5G Residential Broadband Services In 5 Cities Next Year
Verizon officially announced plans to deploy 5G residential broadband services in the United States by the end of 2018. The rollout will begin in the second half of the year, starting with Sacramento.
Microsoft Photos App For Android And iOS In The Works, Soon To Hit Windows 10 Testers
Microsoft is working on a Photos companion app for Android and iOS devices, and it will soon become available to Windows 10 testers. The app will let users wirelessly transfer photos and videos between mobile devices and PCs.
Microsoft To Invest Billions Of Dollars To Upgrade Redmond HQ: Huge Expansion Detailed
Microsoft just announced huge expansion plans for its Redmond headquarters and it will pour billions of dollars into the upgrade. The project will start next fall and will take five to seven years to complete.
Apple Support Now Has A YouTube Channel With iOS Tips And Tricks
Apple officially launched its Apple Support YouTube channel, offering tips and tricks for a number of tasks. The channel currently has 10 'how-to' videos with simple instructions for the whole process.
LA Auto Show: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Boasts More Safety Features And Advanced Technology Than Ever [Video]
FCA officially introduced the 2018 Jeep Wrangler at the LA Auto Show just as promised, and it doesn't disappoint. The new Jeep Wrangler offers more advanced technology and safety features than ever but also stays true to the original.
YouTube Has A Real Problem With Child Predators And It Removed More Than 150,000 Videos Because Of It
YouTube's child predator problem is bigger than initially thought. The platform has removed more than 150,000 videos, disabled comments in more than 625,000 videos, closed hundreds of accounts, and removed ads from millions of videos and thousands of channels.
Alfa Romeo Giulia Wins Prestigious 2018 Car Of The Year Award From Motor Trend
Motor Trend's 2018 Car of the Year is the premium Alfa Romeo Julia mid-size sedan. The Tesla Model 3, the Kia Stinger, and the Honda Accord were all powerful contenders for the top spot, but the Julia outshone them all.
YouTube Looking Into 'Disturbing' Autofill Results With Child Sex Suggestions: Is Someone Trying To Troll YouTube?
YouTube is facing a weird issue as some autofill search suggestions are about child sex. The spelling of the suggestions indicates that it's a deliberate campaign, and Google has launched an investigation into the matter.
Epic Games Sued A 14-Year-Old Over 'Fortnite' Cheating: Teen's Mom Strikes Back
Epic Games sued a 14-year-old minor for cheating in video game 'Fortnite,' but the teen's mother is fighting back. She said her son is being used as a 'scapegoat,' and highlights that the game developer violated state laws.
YouTube Draining Your iPhone's Battery? App Update Finally Brings Battery Drain Fix
YouTube has been a serious battery hog on iOS lately, but that's about to change. The latest app update just rolled out and it finally fixed the battery drain issues.
Uber Revealed Massive Hack To SoftBank First Before Going Public, Because $10 Billion
SoftBank conducted a due diligence investigation before pouring billions of dollars in Uber, and secrets came out. Uber told SoftBank about its 2016 data breach before disclosing it to consumers and regulators.
Walmart Cyber Monday 2017: Best Deals On 4K TVs
Looking for a new TV? Walmart prepared a number of treats for Cyber Monday, so here are the best 4K TV deals the retailer has to offer.
#FixFifa: Why Are 'FIFA 18' Players Boycotting Black Friday Sales?
'FIFA 18' players wanted to boycott EA's Black Friday in-game purchases as part of the #FixFifa campaign that emerged this week. What's going on?
Apple Tipped To Launch 4-Inch iPhone SE 2 In First Half Of 2018: What To Expect
A major iPhone SE upgrade is long overdue, but that may change soon. According to a new report, the iPhone SE 2 will make its debut in the first half of 2018.
Google Pixel 2 Bootloader Unlock Fix Now Available
Having trouble with the Google Pixel 2's bootloader unlock option? Google has just issued a remote fix, and users report that it does the trick.
Apple Publishes Research Detailing Enhanced Obstacle Detection For Self-Driving Cars
Apple is typically secretive, but it's starting to open up and it has now released an intriguing research paper. The company is working on a new LiDAR-based system to improve object detection and navigation for self-driving cars.
