Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Google Upgrades Chrome For Android To Make Offline Reading Much Easier: What's New?
Google added an offline download option to Chrome for Android last year and it proved widely popular, with more than 45 million webpages downloaded each week. The company has now upgraded the experience, adding new features to improve offline reading.
Comcast Launches Xfinity xFi Cloud-Based Gateway: Smart Wi-Fi For The Smart Home, Now Easier To Manage
Comcast launched a new cloud-based gateway called Xfinity xFi, aiming to simplify home network management and deliver smarter Wi-Fi. With xFi, getting started is as easy as downloading an app.
Amid Boiling Tensions Over Russia Ties, Former White House Officials Say Obama Warned Trump Against Hiring Flynn
Former President Barack Obama reportedly warned Donald Trump against hiring Michael Flynn. News surfaced just as Sally Yates prepares to testify about Flynn's misleading statements regarding his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States.
Goodbye, Potholes: Self-Healing Roads Could Fix Potholes Automatically And Charge Electric Cars In The Process
Dutch scientists are working on a special type of asphalt that could revolutionize infrastructure. The modified asphalt sports self-healing properties and could also charge electric vehicles on the road.
AT&T Offers $200 Trade-In Credit For Samsung Galaxy S8 Or Galaxy S8 Plus Purchase But It's A Limited-Time Deal
AT&T has kicked off a new promotion for the latest Samsung flagships, offering $200 trade-in credit toward the purchase of a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. The offer will expire at the end of this month, so here's all you need to know about this deal.
Man Sues American Airlines Over Injuries Sustained During 14-Hour Flight Stuck Next To Obese Passengers
A 67-year-old Australian man is suing American Airlines after spending a 14-hour flight seated next to two obese passengers who encroached on his space. The man says he suffered neck and back injuries as a result.
Delta Air Kicks Family Off Flight, Threatening Jail And Foster Care: Can It Do That?
United recently dragged a passenger off a plane, but Delta kicked an entire family off a flight. The family had already paid for the ticket, but Delta threatened to throw the adults in jail and the kids in foster care.
Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level In A Decade As US Job Market Sees Strong Rebound
The U.S. Department of Labor released new data on May 5, showing a solid rebound for the job market. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent, the lowest level in a decade, but it could be an artificial low.
YouTube Signs Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Hart, Ryan Seacrest, And More In Multi-Million Dollar Push For Original Content
YouTube made an interesting pitch at the Newfront conference in New York, pledging to pour millions of dollars into premium original content. The company already teamed up with high-profile celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Hart, Ryan Seacrest, and more.
Armed And Autonomous: Remote Controlled Machine Gun-Wielding Robot Is The Military's Latest High-Tech Weapon
The U.S. Marine Corps has started testing machine gun-wielding robots called Multi-Utility Tactical Transports, which are remotely controlled with a tablet and a joystick. In the future, the Marine Corps plans to make MUTTs fully autonomous.
Facebook Comments Get Reactions, But Do They Improve Or Kill Communication?
Facebook has started rolling out reactions for comments on both the desktop and mobile versions of the site. Will this move improve communication or hinder it?
Meet Jelly, The World's Smallest 4G Smartphone Running Android Nougat On A Budget
The world's smallest 4G smartphone has taken Kickstarter by storm, raising more than three times its funding goal with 34 days to go. Meet Jelly, a mini-sized 4G smartphone running Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
Hulu Live TV Streaming Service Offers Dozens Of Channels At Just $40, Available Now On Android And iOS
Hulu finally launched its live TV service in beta, offering more than 50 channels at just $40. Called Hulu with Live TV, the new app is now available for Android and iOS, so here's what you get.
Chromebooks, Watch Out: Cheap Windows 10 S Laptops From Acer, HP, Dell, Asus And More Start At $189
Microsoft announced a new education-focused Windows 10 S and the device lineup could give the Chromebook a run for its money. Windows 10 S laptops from HP, Acer, Dell, Asus, Toshiba and more start at just $189, so here's the deal.
Airplane Brawl: Passengers' Violent Fist Fight On A Flight Caught On Camera, American Arrested
A violent brawl broke out between two passengers aboard an All Nippon Airways plane, delaying the U.S.-bound flight for an hour and a half. Another passenger caught the fight on camera, and authorities arrested a 44-year-old American man.
United CEO And Executives Under Fire Over Airline's Passenger Abuse: Lawmakers Issue Warning
United Airlines executives, including the CEO, faced the Congress on Tuesday, May 2, over the airline's lousy treatment of passengers. The Congress warned that it will not accept half-measures and unless things drastically improve, it will take action.
OnePlus CEO Posts First OnePlus 5 Teaser: Expect A 'Big Surprise'
The first OnePlus 5 teaser reveals that the company is working tirelessly on its new flagship and it will bring a 'big surprise.' Here's what we expect from the next flagship killer based on the most recent OnePlus 5 specs rumors.
Microsoft Surface Laptop With Windows 10 S Officially Debuts: Specs, Features, Pricing, And Availability [Video]
Microsoft officially unveiled the education-focused Surface Laptop running the new Windows 10 S, saying that it's the 'most balanced Surface' it ever made. Here's what you need to know in terms of specs, features, pricing and availability.
Samsung Gear S3 Compatibility Chart: How Well Do Android And iOS Smartphones Work With The Smartwatch?
Samsung has permanently slashed the price of its Gear S3 smartwatch and has now released a compatibility chart to illustrate how the smartwatch works with various smartphones. Here's how compatible Android and iOS devices are with the Gear S3.
Facebook Denies Targeting Emotionally Insecure And Vulnerable Kids, But Admits To The Research
A recent report sparked serious questions regarding Facebook's ethics, revealing research to target emotionally vulnerable users. Facebook now admits to the research, but says it never targeted users based on their emotional state.
Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Common Issues And How To Fix Them
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are among the hottest smartphones currently on the market, but they have their fair share of issues. Here are the most common issues and how to fix them.
SpaceX Successfully Launches Spy Satellite And Nails Rocket Landing In 1st Mission For Defense Department
Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched a mysterious spy satellite into orbit on Monday morning, then landed the rocket at a nearby landing pad. This marks SpaceX's first mission for the U.S. Department of Defense, breaking a decade-old ULA monopoly.
T-Mobile May Unleash Exclusive Smartphone With High-End Specs, Lifetime Warranty, And Insurance At Affordable Price
T-Mobile has been trying to revolutionize the mobile industry for years and its next move could be the biggest game changer. The Uncarrier reportedly plans to launch an exclusive and affordable high-end smartphone with a lifetime warranty and insurance.
HTC 11 Top Specs Leak Before May 16 Unveiling: Snapdragon 835, Up To 6 GB RAM, And More
Part of a retail box shows the purported specs of the upcoming HTC 11 and it's shaping up as a real beast. Snapdragon 835 power, up to 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and more exciting specs boost the hype ahead of the May 16 unveiling.
Uber Android App Getting Revamped Privacy Settings With Easier Management And Account Deletion
Uber has announced a number of changes for its Android update, adding new privacy settings for more control and easier management. The update also makes it easier to delete your Uber account without having to go through support, so here's the deal.
US President Donald Trump Signs Executive Order To Expand America-First Offshore Drilling, But Industry Demand Is Low
U.S. President Donald Trump just signed an executive order to expand offshore drilling to areas that were previously off-limits, despite low industry demands. The move angered environmental groups, which plan to fight it in court.
Amazon Downgraded As It Reaches Nearly $1,000 Per Share, This Is 'As Good As It Gets,' Says Pacific Crest
Amazon's stock surged to nearly $1,000 per share after the company posted its Q1 results, but it might've peaked already. Pacific Crest downgraded Amazon, saying that this is 'as good as it gets' for now.
PlayStation Had Its Best Year With 20M PS4 Units Shipped, But Sony Predicts A Decline
Sony's PlayStation registered its best year ever, with the PS4 shipping 20 million units for an impressive total of 60 million. For the current fiscal year, however, Sony predicts a decline in PS4 shipments.
Samsung Confirms Galaxy Note 8 Release Later This Year And It Should Be A Hit
Samsung spilled the beans in its recent financial report, confirming the Galaxy Note 8. The upcoming flagship is on track to launch in the second half of this year and Samsung is banking on its success to boost its overall performance.
Samsung Posts Best Quarterly Profits Since 2013, Expects Strong Q2 Riding On Galaxy S8 Success
Samsung reported its strongest quarterly results since 2013, fueled by its lucrative semiconductor business. Looking ahead, the company expects strong Q2 results as well, riding on the Galaxy S8 success.
