Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Knew Self-Driving Car Chief Stole Google Secrets, Says Waymo
As the Uber-Waymo lawsuit keeps unraveling, a new court filing claims that former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick knew about the information stolen from Google. Kalanick reportedly became aware of the matter last year.
Facebook Profile Picture Guard And Other Tools Aim To Protect Women In India
Facebook has kicked off a new pilot program in India to give users more control over who can access and use their profile photo. With guarded photos, the social network aims to prevent misuse.
OnePlus 5 Is As Powerful As Expected, But It's No Flagship Killer
The OnePlus 5 is now official and it's the most expensive OnePlus smartphone to date, but it's no longer a flagship killer. Is OnePlus losing its competitiveness?
Steam Summer Sale 2017 Kicks Off On June 22, PayPal Reveals
PayPal UK spilled the beans and announced the Steam Summer Sale start date, and it's just around the corner. Get your wallets ready, as discounts should start pouring on June 22.
Uber Keeps Bleeding Executives: Travis Kalanick Resigns As CEO At Shareholders' Request
Uber has been struggling to handle an executive exodus and sexual harassment allegations, and now it's headed into a new chapter. Amid mounting pressure from shareholders, Travis Kalanick has resigned as CEO.
Amazon Prime Wardrobe Lets You Try Before You Buy, Pay Only For What You Keep [Video]
Amazon has announced a new service called Prime Wardrobe, which will let users try on clothes, shoes and accessories and return them for free, paying only for what they keep. Here's all you need to know.
Looking For A Job? Google Has Your Back [Video]
Lookign for a job can be challenging, but Google wants to help. The company is ready to roll out a job search feature as part of its Google for Jobs initiative, aiming to help Americans find jobs easier.
Solar Red HTC U11 Hits US, Summer Sale Knocks $200 Off Other HTC Smartphones
A new HTC U11 Solar Red color option is now available in the United States, coming unlocked and compatible with all major carriers. HTC is also running a summer sale with up to $200 off select smartphones.
Pokémon GO Update Officially Detailed: New Gyms, Multiplayer Raids And More
Niantic has officially unveiled what its next 'Pokémon GO' update brings to the table and it's exciting. Gyms are redesigned and more exciting, while cooperative raid battles herald some serious multiplayer fun.
LG G6 Plus Debuts With 128 GB Storage, Wireless Charging And More 'Enhanced Features'
LG has announced a new LG G6+ with more storage, higher-quality audio, and wireless charging. The LG G6 and LG G6+ will also get some neat new features with an upcoming software update.
How YouTube Plans To Counter Extremist Videos: Bury Them
Google has announced new measures to counter extremist videos on YouTube. Under the new policy, offensive videos that don't really violate specific guidelines will just get buried, and no ads will appear alongside them.
US Cellular Offers Free iPhone 7 With Trade-In For Switchers
U.S. Cellular has a new promotion to attract new customers to its network. The carrier is offering a free iPhone 7 when switching to its network and turning in a qualifying smartphone, so here's the deal.
Verizon Brings Back The Basic Flip Phone With 4G-Only LG Exalt LTE
Verizon has launched its first 4G LTE flip phone with HD voice and Wi-Fi calling. Meet the LG Exalt LTE, available now on Verizon.
IO Interactive Goes Indie After Square Enix Breakup, Keeps Rights To 'Hitman'
IO Interactive has officially announced that it concluded negotiations with Square Enix and agreed to a 'management buyout.' The developer is now fully independent and retains the rights to 'Hitman.'
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Leaks: Front Panel, 8GB RAM Version, Benchmarks And More
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks keep piling up and the latest ones reveal benchmark results, a purported variant with 8 GB of RAM, the device's front panel, and more. Here's a roundup of the latest Galaxy Note 8 rumors.
Surface Pro 2017 vs. iPad Pro 10.5: Here's Why We Might Choose Microsoft's Tablet Over Apple's
Apple and Microsoft have both launched powerful tablets ready to serve as laptop replacements, but the 2017 Surface Pro seems to have a leg up in the competition against the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. Here's the deal.
Twitter Redesign Makes It Faster, Lighter, Better: What's New?
Twitter has redesigned its app again, adding a number of tweaks to make things easier, cleaner, and more convenient. Here's what's new.
Amazon Dash Wand Reinvents The Barcode Scanner With Alexa, And It's Free For Prime Subscribers [Video]
Amazon launched a new Dash Wand barcode scanner with Alexa tricks up its sleeve, aiming to be a trustworthy kitchen assistant. The Dash Wand is essentially free for Amazon Prime members and the deal gets even sweeter with free AmazonFresh.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Reportedly Codenamed 'Gr3at,' Expected At IFA 2017: What We Know So Far
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaks have started to intensify, and the latest one reveals the codename 'Gr3at.' The device is expected to debut at IFA 2017 in September, and here's what we know so far about its purported specifications.
HTC U11 Durability Test Fail: You Might Want A Sturdy Protective Case [Video]
The HTC U11 went through JerryRigEverything's scratch, burn, and bend test, but it didn't go so well. Owners might want to invest in a solid protective case to keep the smartphone safe and sound.
Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus Rule The Market: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports released its latest stats about the smartphone market and the Galaxy S8+ ranks top, followed by the Galaxy S8. Apple's iPhone 7 Plus, meanwhile, ranks fifth.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Users Get Ads As Push Notifications: How To Disable Them
Frustrated Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners took to Reddit to complain about gaming-related ads served as push notifications. If you're among those annoyed by such ads, here's how to disable them.
Google Pixel XL 2 Reportedly Dropped In Favor Of Larger 'Taimen' Smartphone From LG
Google has apparently dropped the smartphone codenamed 'Muskie,' rumored to be the Pixel XL 2. Instead, the company will reportedly release an LG-made 'Taimen' handset as the Pixel XL successor.
E3 2017: Ubisoft Reveals 'South Park: Phone Destroyer' Mobile Game: What To Expect [Video]
E3 had a lot of exciting announcements so far, including one from Ubisoft. 'South Park: Phone Destroyer' will hit Android and iOS later this year, so here's what to expect.
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone Will Be Sprint Exclusive In US, But Why?
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone has already gone up for preorder, but those looking for carrier options will have only one choice: Sprint. Why did Essential choose a Sprint exclusivity rather than teaming up with a bigger carrier?
Dog Owners, Beware: 5 Brands Of Rawhide Dog Chews Recalled As They Could Make Dogs Sick
United Pet Group has recalled five brands of rawhide dog chews that could make dogs sick because of chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Here are the affected products and brands.
Nokia Smartphone Drops By FCC, Could Be The Mighty Nokia 9 With 8 GB RAM: US Release Imminent?
An unannounced Nokia smartphone dropped by the FCC and it's likely the much rumored Nokia 9. Previous leaks revealed a powerhouse with Snapdragon 835 and 8 GB of RAM, and the FCC listing suggests an imminent U.S. release.
Apple iOS 11 Developer Preview Introduces Business Chat: What Does It Bring?
Apple has been busy working on its iOS 11 and a new iMessage feature called Business Chat is among the highlights. Here's how it works and what perks it has to offer.
Apple's 10.5-Inch iPad Pro And 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Now Up For Preorder At Sprint, Shipping Next Week
Sprint has officially started taking preorders for Apple's latest 10.5-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablets. Here's what you need to know about pricing, options and availability.
Google Pixel XL 2 Benchmark Reveals All Core Specs: What To Expect
The upcoming Google Pixel XL 2 has surfaced on the GFXBench database, revealing its core specifications. If this turns out to be accurate, the Pixel XL 2 will be a powerful flagship all around.
