Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
HTC U11 With 6 GB RAM And 128 GB Storage Reportedly Launching In 9 Countries: Preliminary List Leaks
The U.S. HTC U11 sports 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, but other markets will get a beefier version. A leak reveals nine countries getting the U11 with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
Oops, They Did It Again: Russian Hackers Tapped Britney Spears's Instagram Account To Post Coded Messages
A Slovakian cybersecurity firm has found that Russian hackers used Britney Spears's Instagram account for a malware operation. The hackers posted coded messages linking to the Turla hacker server.
Tesla Model X Airbag Issue Announced, But It Will Get The Smoothest Fix: No Recall Necessary
Tesla notified customers that some Model X vehicles sport an anomaly with the passenger airbag. Rather than issuing a recall, however, the company is patching things up with an OTA update this weekend.
Apple Employees And Distributors Arrested In China For Selling iPhone User Data On The Black Market
Chinese authorities have arrested 22 Apple employees and distributors for allegedly stealing iPhone user data and selling it on the black market. The individuals reportedly got the data from an internal Apple database they had access to.
Apple's Latest 4K 21.5-Inch iMac Is Upgradable: iFixit Teardown Reveals DIY RAM And CPU Upgrade Possibility
Apple's latest 4K 21.5-inch iMac AIO comes with a great surprise: upgradability. iFixit's teardown reveals that the machine comes with removable RAM and modular CPU, so DIY upgrades are now possible.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 To Feature Same 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio As S8 Series, But Boast Dual Cameras
More Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumors are surfacing, painting an exciting picture. The latest report now mentions the aspect ratio, as well as the display size compared to the Galaxy S8 Plus and last year's Galaxy Note 7.
Google Chrome For Android Is Getting A Lot Faster With Chrome 59, Rolling Out Soon
Google has released Chrome 59 for Android, touting a major speed boost and less memory consumption. The update should become available to all Android users next week.
iPhone Screen Repairs Will Get A Lot Easier By Year's End With Apple's Special Repair Machines
Apple is reportedly planning to make iPhone screen repairs a whole lot easier with proprietary Horizon Machines at third-party repair centers. The company should deploy such machines at 400 shops in 25 countries by the end of the year.
WhatsApp Adds Quick Replies, New Photo Features And More
WhatsApp for iOS got a new update, bringing new features to enhance the experience. The latest app version now sports quick replies, photo albums, and filters for images, videos, and GIFs.
Apple Unveils Upgraded MacBooks At WWDC 2017: Kaby Lake, Faster Graphics, Better SSDs And More
Apple announced refreshed MacBook models at WWDC 2017, promising more power, faster performance, and better battery life. Here's what the new MacBook and MacBook Pro have to offer.
Trump Organization Launching Affordable 'American Idea' Hotel Chain
The Trump Organization announced plans to launch a new 'American Idea' mid-market hotel chain with a patriotic theme. The first hotels will open in Mississippi, where Trump won by 18 percentage points in the presidential race.
Following Criticism Over Surge Pricing, Uber Offers Refunds To Riders Who Used Its Service In London Attack Aftermath
Uber went under fire over surge pricing following the terrorist attack in London on Saturday, June 3, but it's making things right. The company issued refunds to all passengers who used its service within the affected areas.
Apple And Amazon Back Foxconn To Buy Toshiba Chip Division, But The Bidding War Is Fierce
Foxconn has joined the bidding war for Toshiba's chip business, and Apple and Amazon are among its backers, ready to 'chip in with funds.' Even so, Foxconn may still not have much of a chance.
Samsung Galaxy A4 (2017) Gets Wi-Fi Certification: Release Imminent?
An unannounced Samsung smartphone with model number SM-A450F surfaced online and it's expected to launch soon as the Galaxy A4 (2017). The handset will apparently be a midrange offering, so here's what to expect in terms of specifications.
Social Media Vetting Is Official: US Visa Applicants May Have To Disclose Their Social Media Names
The State Department has formally approved the Trump administration's proposal for tougher vetting that would cover one's social media presence as well. A new visa application questionnaire requires applicants to submit their social media handles from the past five years.
Microsoft Skype App Gets Major Redesign, Looking More Like Snapchat: What's New? [Video]
Microsoft has rebuilt Skype from the ground up and the new version now looks more like Snapchat, with a number of tricks up its sleeve. Here's what's new.
Walmart Wants Store Employees To Deliver Orders On Their Way Home From Work: Here's Why It's A Great Idea
Walmart has come up with an ingenious way to handle order delivery, having its store workers deliver packages on their way home from work, using their own cars. It might sound odd, but here's why it's a great idea.
Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Surfaces As Galaxy Note FE In Retail Listing, Complete With Price And Specs
Samsung recalled the Galaxy Note 7 twice over exploding battery issues, but it plans to relaunch the smartphone as the Galaxy Note FE. A Korean retailer now lists the device, complete with pricing and specifications.
OnePlus 5 Release Date Leaks Again, Smartphone Teased To Be The Slimmest Flagship Yet
The OnePlus 5 release is just around the corner, as more leaks confirm the June 15 unveiling. OnePlus has also been dropping teasers and the last one comes from CEO Pete Lau, who touts the slimmest flagship yet.
Asus, Lenovo, And HP Join Qualcomm And Microsoft For ARM-Powered Windows 10 PCs With Snapdragon 835
Microsoft took to Computex 2017 to announce its partners for ARM-powered Windows 10 PCs with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 under the hood. HP, Asus, and Lenovo are all on board, committing to offer Always Connected PCs with LTE.
Nest Cam IQ Camera Employs Face Recognition For Smarter Home Monitoring: Price, Features And Availability
Nest unveiled a new home securiy camera called the Nest Cam IQ, designed for the indoors. The Nest Cam IQ boasts advanced features such as 4K video recording, facial recognition and more, and it's currently up for preorder in the United States.
Reddit Teams Up With Foursquare To Add Location Tags: Don't Worry, It's Optional
Reddit and Foursquare have signed a deal to bring location tags to Reddit posts. The feature is rolling out to the Reddit mobile apps, and it's completely optional, so those who prefer to post anonymously can continue to do so.
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone Is Official And It's The Ultimate Anti-iPhone: Specs, Features And Price
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is officially here and it looks like a powerful iPhone killer. The smartphone boasts a Snapdragon 835 processor, a truly bezel-less design, dual rear cameras and more powerful specs, so here's all you need to know.
OnePlus 5 Release Date Leaks And It's Just Around The Corner
A purported OnePlus internal email leaked online, hinting at the OnePlus 5's release date. Should it turn out to be accurate, the OnePlus 5's launch is just around the corner.
Nvidia Max-Q Design Packs GTX 1080 Horsepower In Ultra-Thin Gaming Laptops And Ultrabooks
Nvidia took to Computex 2017 to unveil its exciting new Max-Q design, which allows for thin and powerful gaming laptops. New Max-Q gaming laptops will launch next month from a slew of OEMs, so here's what you need to know.
Beefier Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) With More RAM And Storage Leaks In Four Color Options
AT&T has recently launched the Galaxy J3 (2017), but Samsung is reportedly planning to launch a beefier version as well. The new variant would pack more RAM, more storage and better cameras, and it just leaked in four color options.
Asus ZenBook Flip S Debuts As World's Thinnest Convertible At Computex 2017: Specs, Pricing, And Availability
Asus unveiled the world's thinnest convertible laptop at Computex 2017, introducing the sleek new ZenBook Flip S. Here's what you need to know about specs, features, pricing, and availability.
RIP, 17-Inch MacBook Pro: Come June 30, It Will Become Obsolete
Apple has reportedly added more devices to its obsolete list, going into effect on June 30. Unsurprisingly, the last 17-inch MacBook Pro model will join the list, along with several other older devices.
Moto G5 Plus Leaks Again In Midnight Blue, Reportedly Headed To Latin America
Motorola has reportedly been preparing a sleek Midnight Blue Moto G5 Plus, which is expected to launch soon in Latin America. Newly leaked renders now offer a better look at the device, both front and back.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick In Mourning After Losing His Mother In A Boating Accident, Father Seriously Injured
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick faced heartbreaking news this weekend, as his parents had a tragic boating accident. His mother lost her life, while his father is in a serious condition and receiving treatment at a local hospital.
