Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
EU Slaps Facebook With $122 Million Fine Over WhatsApp Deal Disclosures
The European Union's watchdog slapped Facebook with a 110 million euro fine ($122 million) for providing misleading information about its WhatsApp deal back in 2014. The fine doesn't affect the Commission's previous decision to authorize the deal.
Five Guys Now America's Favorite Burger Chain, Dethroning In-N-Out: The Harris Poll
The Harris Poll released the results of its latest survey and when it comes to America's favorite burger chain, Five Guys takes the crown. In-N-Out slipped in second place after two years at the top, while Shake Shack, Wendy's and Culver's round up the top 5.
US Soldier Chelsea Manning Released After Serving 7 Out Of 35 Years In Prison For Feeding Info To WikiLeaks
Chelsea Manning, the U.S. Army intelligence analyst who leaked confidential files to WikiLeaks to expose war crimes and more, just walked free from military prison. Manning served seven out of her 35-year sentence.
Refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Reportedly Launching As Galaxy Note FE
Samsung has already confirmed plans to launch a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 and more details have now surfaced. The refurbished model will reportedly arrive as the Galaxy Note FE and no, the FE is not short for 'fire.'
Uber Wanted To Partner With Tesla For Self-Driving Cars, But Elon Musk Said No
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick reportedly approached Tesla CEO Elon Musk to propose a partnership. Kalanick wanted Uber and Tesla to work together on self-driving car technology and compete against Apple, but Musk said no.
HTC U11 Launches With Edge Sense, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant And More: Pricing, Specs And Availability [Video]
The HTC U11 is finally official and apparently worth the wait, boasting top-notch specs all around. The smartphone rocks new Edge Sense technology, a sleek design, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and more, and it's now up for preorder.
Instagram Selfie Filters And More Creative Tools Roll Out, Copying Snapchat Some More: What's New?
Instagram copied another major Snapchat feature, now adding 'face filters' for users to spice up their selfies. The latest update also brings new creative tools, so here's what's new.
Trump Travel Ban: Three 9th Circuit Judges Assess Whether It's Constitutional Or Biased Against Muslims
Three 9th Circuit judges held an hour-long televised hearing on Monday, May 15, to question the legality of President Donald Trump's travel ban. The judge panel questioned all parties to determine whether the ban is biased against Muslims.
Latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Rumors Hint At Massive Display With 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio, Dual Cameras
A new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 rumor hit the surface and it bolsters previous claims of a massive display and a dual rear camera setup. The latest leak also mentions a 18.5:9 aspect ratio, the same one found on the Galaxy S8 series.
Ford Job Cuts Reportedly Imminent: Automaker To Cut 10 Percent Of Global Workforce
Ford is reportedly planning to cut $3 billion in costs and to achieve it, it will cut 10 percent of its global workforce. This may not sit well with President Donald Trump, who wants to boost employment in the auto industry.
WannaCry Ransomware Wreaks Havoc Across 150 Countries: How To Protect Yourself Against Such Attacks
A dangerous new ransomware called 'WannaCry' has been wreaking havoc recently, spreading with an unprecedented global reach. It's already hit more than 150 countries worldwide, so here's how it works and what you can do to stay safe.
Moto Z2 Force And Z2 Play Press Render Reveals Design, Confirms Some Rumored Specs
The purported Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play have leaked in a new render, offering a good look at their front and back designs. Both smartphones look sleek and sport a front-facing flash, and the Moto Z2 Force has a large dual rear-camera setup.
Apple Could Unveil 10.5-Inch iPad Pro And Touchscreen Siri Speaker At WWDC 2017, Says Trusted Analyst
Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report, listing his expectations for Apple's upcoming WWDC 2017 event set for early next month. The analyst says Apple will likely unveil the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, as well as a touchscreen-equipped Siri speaker.
Happy Mother's Day: Celebrate With Facebook Flower Reactions, Personalized Cards, Masks, Frames And More
Facebook gears up for Mother's Day and prepared a number of treats. Celebrate with 'thankful' flower reactions, special Mother's Day-themed frames and masks, stickers for Instagram Stories, or personalized cards.
Elon Musk Posts Footage Of His New Underground Tunnel Project, And It's Far From Being Boring [Video]
Elon Musk shared new footage of The Boring Company's underground tunnel, designed to whisk vehicles at high speed across great distances. The video comes with a warning, however, as it may trigger seizures or cause motion sickness.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Tips: Fast Charging Won't Work If The Screen Is On
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ come with fast charging technology, but with a caveat. Although Samsung doesn't mention it anywhere, fast charging only works if the display is off.
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 BOGO Deal Goes Live, But With Several Caveats
T-Mobile launched a limited-time Galaxy S8 BOGO deal for Mother's Day, but interested customers might want to read the fine print before signing up. The offer is not quite your regular BOGO and has several caveats.
Google Pixel 2 Concept Envisions Sleek All-Screen Design, Dual Cameras Front And Back [Video]
A neat new concept video surfaced, envisioning what the Google Pixel 2 could look like. The concept design shows an all-screen smartphone with dual cameras both front and back, set to complement the powerful specs rumored so far.
Uber Could Face Criminal Prosecution For Allegedly Stealing Waymo Secrets: No Private Arbitration, Says Judge
Presiding over Waymo's case against Uber, Judge William Alsup denied Uber's motion for private arbitration to avoid trial. Moreover, the judge referred the case to the U.S. Attorney, so Uber could face criminal prosecution.
Verizon Outbids AT&T To Buy Straight Path For More Than $3B: 5G Race Heating Up
AT&T announced back in April that it entered an agreement to acquire Straight Path, but that's no longer the case. Verizon outbid AT&T and snapped the company, getting a notable edge in the 5G race.
Hitman Games' Future Uncertain As Square Enix Dumps Developer IO Interactive: What Now?
The 'Hitman' video game franchise faces an uncertain future as Square Enix officially announced that it has dropped developer IO Interactive, incurring a $43 million loss. All is not lost just yet, but it doesn't look too good either.
Reporter Arrested For Asking Questions About GOP Healthcare Bill, Health Secretary Praises Police For The Arrest
A veteran reporter with three decades of experience was arrested for repeatedly asking the Health Secretary a question about the GOP healthcare bill. Authorities charged the journalist with willful disruption of governmental processes.
United Airlines Passenger Says She Was Forced To Pee In A Cup And Shamed For It During 'Worst Flight Ever'
A United Airlines passenger says that she was forced to pee in a cup on a flight, and then shamed for it. The woman says she has an overactive bladder and was not allowed to use the restroom.
Tesla Solar Roof Tiles Now Ready For Preorder, But Only In Two Options For Now: Elon Musk
Elon Musk has officially confirmed that starting Wednesday, May 10, Tesla's solar roof tiles are ready for preorder. Only two models will be available at first, with the other two to follow in roughly six months.
Opera Reborn: Latest Browser Version Features Messaging Sidebar With WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, And Telegram Built In
Opera released the latest version of its browser and the main highlight is improved communication. The new Opera Reborn has a new messaging sidebar build right into the interface, offering quick access to Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Telegram.
Microsoft HomeHub Internal Concepts Reveal How Windows 10 Aims To Rival Amazon Echo And Google Home
Microsoft has reportedly been working on a new HomeHub feature for Windows 10 and leaked internal concepts now reveal what it will have to offer. HomeHub will be Microsoft's answer to the Amazon Echo and Google Home, but on full Windows 10 PCs.
Android Marshmallow And Nougat Permissions Flaw Enable Malware, Adware And Ransomware: No Fix Until Android O
Security firm Check Point just made a startling discovery: a major security flaw introduced by Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow serves as a tool for banking malware, adware and ransomware. Google won't patch the flaw until Android O, which leaves Nougat vulnerable too.
Amazon Officially Unveils Echo Show With A Touch Screen: Specs, Features, Pricing, And Availability [Video]
Amazon has officially introduced its latest smart speaker, the Echo Show equipped with a 7-inch touch screen. The gadget is up for preorder now and will start shipping next month, and here's what it can do.
The Impossible Run: Sonic Tech Helps Blind Runners 'See' Their Own Way [Video]
An 18-year-old visually impaired athlete was able to run unassisted for the first time thanks to sonic technology, which created a sound corridor to guide his way. Hyper directional sound technology could be a real game changer and 'The Impossible Run' project is just getting started.
Is Facebook Doing Enough To Remove Hate Speech? Austrian Court Thinks Not, But This Ruling Should Change Things
An Austrian court just ordered Facebook to take down all posts deemed as hate speech, as well as all verbatim reposts. The ruling extends beyond Austrian borders, as it forces Facebook to remove hateful content worldwide.
