Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
American Airlines Passenger Tries To Bite Flight Attendant, Jumps Off Plane Onto The Tarmac
An American Airlines passenger tried to bite a flight attendant, then managed to open the galley door and jump off the plane to land on the tarmac. The man faces federal charges, with a rescheduled hearing set to take place on June 1.
Flights Canceled Amid Global British Airways Computer Outage: What's Going On?
A global British Airways computer outage is causing major disruptions, with flights delayed or canceled on Saturday. British Airways says it found no evidence of a cyberattack, and is trying to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
Chipotle Data Breach Affected Most Restaurants: Hackers Stole Customers' Credit Card Information
Chipotle has suffered a malware attack and security breach, which affected a slew of Chipotle and Pizzeria Locale restaurants. Hackers stole credit/ debit card information, so customers should check for any unauthorized transactions.
Huawei Nova 2 And Nova 2 Plus Boast Dual Rear Cameras, 20MP Selfie Cams And Android Nougat
Huawei unveiled two new midrangers with impressive prowess in the camera department. Meet the new Huawei Nova 2 and Nova 2 Plus, both sporting dual rear cameras and 20-megapixel selfie cams.
Google Cracks Down On Huge Android Malware Campaign, Kicking More Than 40 Apps Off Play Store
Security firm Check Point has discovered what could be the largest Android malware campaign to ever plague the Play Store. Google has already removed more than 40 apps that contained an ad-clicking function.
Industry Sources Confirm iPhone 8 With Touch ID Fingerprint Recognition Embedded Into The Display
Apple reportedly managed to successfully integrate fingerprint authentication technology into the display of its upcoming iPhone 8, according to sources at TSMC. The iPhone 8 will also have a new aspect ratio and a design overhaul.
RIP, OnePlus 3T: Smartphone Discontinued Ahead Of OnePlus 5 Launch
The OnePlus 5 is just around the corner and the existing flagship is already out the door. OnePlus has officially confirmed that it discontinued the OnePlus 3T, although it had less than one year on the market.
Acer Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop Targets Budget Gamers: Specs, Price And Availability
Acer has a new gaming notebook in store, and it's designed for budget-conscious gamers. Meet the new Acer Nitro 5, hitting store shelves this summer.
T-Mobile Digits Launching Next Week For All Customers: One Number Across All Devices, Multiple Numbers On One Device
T-Mobile Digits will finally roll out next week for all customers, allowing them to have one number across multiple devices or multiple numbers on one device. Here's all you need to know about the benefits, costs and options.
Graco Recalls More Than 25,000 Child Car Seats Over Safety Issues: Here Are The Models Affected
Graco has recalled 25,494 My Ride 65 child car seats that failed the NHTSA's safety tests. Here are the affected models and what to do in case you have one.
Trump Administration Proposes Rules For Police To Track And Shoot Down Drones
The Trump administration has reportedly proposed changes in legislation to allow law enforcement to 'track, hack, and destroy' drones, according to a new report. The White House wants to pass it as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Instagram Stories Get Location And Hashtag Stickers With Latest Update: Here's How It Works
Instagram Stories just got another neat update with the latest version of the app, now making stories easier to find. The new Instagram version brings location and hashtag options, so here's how it all works and how to opt out.
Google Will Track Your Offline Shopping Sprees To Help Advertisers
Google wants to bridge the gap between digital and physical worlds by tracking people's offline shopping sprees as well. The company will pair online ad clicks with physical retail store purchases to give advertisers better insight.
Samsung Galaxy S9 And Galaxy S9 Plus Reportedly In Development Already, Codenamed Star And Star 2
Samsung reportedly kicked off development for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ already, months earlier than it did for the Galaxy S8 line. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are codenamed Star and Star 2, a new report reveals.
Google Adds Family Sharing Options To Photos, Calendar, Keep And YouTube TV
Google has new family sharing options in place to bring families closer together in the digital world. Families of up to six members can now share Google Photos, Calendar, Keep and YouTube TV content, so here's how it works.
Huawei Launches MateBook X To Take On Apple's MacBook Air And It's Both Stylish And Powerful
Huawei has officially unveiled its new MateBook X and it looks like a solid MacBook Air rival, sporting powerful specs and a sleek ultrabook design. Here's what you need to know about specs, options, and pricing.
Microsoft Unveils New Surface Pro With Major Improvements To Challenge Apple: Specs, Pricing And Availability [Video]
Microsoft officially unveiled its latest Surface Pro, boasting major improvements on all fronts. The new Surface Pro boasts Kaby Lake processing power, 50 percent longer battery life than its predecessor and more exciting specs, ready to take on Apple.
US Supreme Court Makes New Ruling On Patent Litigation To Fend Off Patent Trolls
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a new ruling regarding patent litigation and it deals a heavy blow to patent trolls. The ruling was not for technology companies in particular, but it will benefit them nonetheless.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Leaks Reveal New Design, Several Color Options
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) has leaked yet again before its official unveiling, likely to take place next month. The latest images show an intriguing design change, as well as several color options.
Amazon Alexa Can Now Control Your Dish Hopper DVR For Hands-Free TV: How It Works
Dish officially announced that it's the first TV provider to offer direct compatibility with Amazon Alexa, touting a hands-free TV experience. Here's how it works, how to set it up, and which devices are compatible.
Samsung Offers Galaxy S8 BOGO Deal And It's Refreshingly Simple And Straightforward
Samsung kicked off a neat Galaxy S8 BOGO deal and, unlike other BOGO offers, this one is surprisingly simple and free of caveats. It's only for T-Mobile customers, but it also bundles a free Entertainment Kit that further allows for notable savings.
Rugged Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Image Leaks And It Will Sport Wireless Charging
The purported Samsung Galaxy S8 Active has surfaced at the Wireless Power Consortium, which is the group behind the Qi wireless charging standard. The listing includes a photo of the device and confirms the model number, as well as Qi support.
Vine Users, Beware: Archive Bug May Have Exposed Your Phone Number And Email Address, Twitter Warns
Twitter shut down Vine last year, but it still kept an archive of all Vines. An archive bug has now compromised some phone numbers and email addresses, Twitter warns.
Apple Won't Replace Exploding Beats Headphones, Says Third-Party Batteries Are At Fault
An Australian woman's Beats headphones exploded while she was wearing them on a flight, burning her hair, face, and hands. The woman only sought to have the headphones and her clothes reimbursed, but Apple said it's not its fault.
Tesla Model X Saved Groom's Life The Night Before His Wedding: Car Safety FTW
A groom got into an accident the night before his wedding, when a stolen Honda Civic smashed into his Tesla Model X at 65 miles per hour. The man says the Model X saved his life thanks to its safety-first design, shielding him from in the violent impact.
Russian Officials Saw Michael Flynn As An Ally, Thought They Could Use Him To Influence Donald Trump
Intercepted communications of Russian officials reportedly revealed that the Russians thought they had Michael Flynn in their pocket. Moreover, Russian officials thought they could use their relationship with Flynn to influence Donald Trump.
Instagram Deemed Worst Social Media Platform For Young Users' Mental Health, YouTube Ranked Most Positive: Study
A new study highlights the dangers of social media and the negative impact it can have on young users. Among the popular social media apps, Instagram and Snapchat are the worst for youngsters' mental health, while YouTube is the most positive one.
Forget About Amazon Echo, Google Home Just Got Massive Updates And It's More Powerful Than Ever [Video]
Google Home is turning into a true productivity powerhouse with the latest updates announced at Google I/O. Amazon Echo now has a truly fierce competitor, so here’s all you need to know about the latest Google Home power features.
Motorola Flagship Spotted On Geekbench With Snapdragon 835, Android Nougat And More: Is This The Moto Z2?
A Motorola device with model number XT1650 popped up on Geekbench a while ago, and now it's believed to be the upcoming Moto Z2 flagship. The benchmark listing reveals a Snapdragon 835 processor and Android 7.1.1 Nougat on board.
Uber Threatens To Fire Anthony Levandowski As It Keeps Fighting Waymo In Court Over Self-Driving Cars
As the legal battle with Waymo gets heated, Uber's top legal counsel threatened to fire the engineer who started all this, Anthony Levandowski. Should Levandowski fail to comply with the court's investigation, he could soon lose his job.
