Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Nintendo Switch Sales Revealed And It's A Hit: 2.74M Units Sold Already, 10M Expected Next Year
Nintendo released its earnings report for FY2016 and the Switch console is off to a strong start. Nintendo reports 2.74 million Switch units sold already and expects to sell 10 million units next year.
The New Amazon Echo Look Camera Is A Good Product But Here's Why We Will Not Buy It
Amazon has introduced a new fashion buddy in the form of Echo Look. Before you click that 'Buy' button, consider this.
This Flying Sphere Has A Drone Inside: Meet The World's First Spherical Drone Display
NTT Docomo has announced the world's first spherical drone display and it will demonstrate it later this month. The flying sphere features an LED frame and houses a drone at its center, but it will take a while to hit the market.
Giant Bunny Set To Be World's Largest Dies Mysteriously On United Airlines Flight: Airline Is 'Saddened' And Investigating
A giant bunny named Simon, set to be the world's largest rabbit, died on a United Airlines flight on its way to its new 'celebrity' owner. The airline said it's 'saddened' by the incident and is conducting an investigation into the matter.
Google Search Getting Better: New Algorithms And Feedback Tools To Limit Fake News And Bad Search Results
Google has updated its search algorithms to prioritize authoritative information and weed out fake news or offensive, inaccurate search results. The company is also making it easier to give direct feedback, and offering greater transparency on how search works.
Wikipedia Cofounder Jimmy Wales Launching Wikitribune, A Crowdfounded Online Newspaper To Fight Fake News
Wikipedia cofounder Jimmy Wales has come up with another ambitious project, this time dedicated to quality news stories. The new Wikitribune online publication is seeking funds to support evidence-based journalism and fight fake news.
Google's Waymo Offers Free Self-Driving Car Rides To The Public In Phoenix And You Can Apply Now
Google's Waymo has started taking applications to offer free rides in its self-driving minivans in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the first time Waymo opens its services to the public and interested customers can apply for a ride starting today.
Modern Architecture: Dutch Building Has Emojis As Gargoyles Of The Internet Age
A building in Dutch city Amersfoort sports a unique design: one of its sides has 22 emoji gargoyles. The architect used the iconic digital symbols in a bid to memorialize the current age and contemporary society.
First Galaxy S9 Rumors Claim Snapdragon 845 Horsepower As Samsung And Qualcomm Reportedly Team Up Again: More Exclusivity?
The Galaxy S8 has barely hit the market and the rumor mill is already churning about its successor, the Galaxy S9. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly teamed up again to work on the Snapdragon 845 chip, which would power the next-generation flagship.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Update On T-Mobile
T-Mobile has confirmed that its Galaxy Note 5 is ready to get a tasty treat. Android 7.0 Nougat is rolling out early this week, so keep an eye on those notifications.
Elon Musk's Personal Life Is Usually Private, But His Relationship With Amber Heard Is Now On Instagram
Elon Musk and Amber Heard have officially confirmed their relationship, ending months of rumors. Both Musk and Heard took to Instagram in a coordinated strike, simultaneously posting photos of them together at a restaurant in Australia.
Call Of Duty WWII Leak Reveals Release Date, Co-Op, Story Details, And More
Activision confirmed that it will detail the latest 'Call of Duty' game this week, but a new leak just spilled the beans. Leaked marketing materials reveal the 'Call of Duty: WWII' release date, story line, co-op mode, private beta, and more.
Can't Wait For Surface Pro 5? Galaxy Book 12 Is Your Best Bet For Now
Surface Pro 5 leaks and rumors have been making rounds for ages, yet the device is still not official. The Samsung Galaxy Book 12, meanwhile, just went up for preorder and it might just be the best alternative.
'Call Of Duty WWII' Box Art Ripped Off 'Brothers In Arms,' Says Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford
Gearbox Software president and CEO Randy Pitchford called out the striking resemblance between the box art of 'Call of Duty WWII' and 'Brothers in Arms.' Images of the two do seem similar enough to raise questions, so is this just a coincidence?
Juicero Defends Its Expensive Machine: You Can Squeeze Those Packs By Hand, But You Shouldn't
Bloomberg recently proved that the Juicero juice pressure may not really be worth that $400 price tag, as a hand squeeze can easily do the trick. Juicero has now fired back, saying that, yes, you can squeeze the packets by hand, but you shouldn't.
Apple Fans Ready For 2017 iPhones: US iPhone Ownership Hit All-Time High, Data Hints At iPhone 'Supercycle'
iPhone ownership hit an all-time high last year and tens of millions of iPhone owners are expected to fuel an iPhone 'supercycle' this year. Apple is expected to introduce three 2017 iPhones this fall and many legacy iPhone owners will likely upgrade.
Elon Musk Wants To Link Human Brains To AI With Neuralink To Help With Brain Injuries And Improve Communication
Elon Musk has confirmed that he's now the CEO of Neuralink, which may well be his most ambitious project. Neuralink aims to connect human brains and computers, making AI an extension of the brain as seamless to access as an extra faculty.
Google Home Gets Multi-User Support: How To Add Multiple Users And Manage Accounts
Google Home has finally added one of the most requested features: multi-user support. Here's how to add multiple users and manage accounts on the Google Home smart speaker.
Apple Pledges To Make iPhones And Other Products Using Only Recycled Materials: Environmental Responsibility Report
In its 2017 Environmental Responsibility Report, Apple details the efforts it made so far and its goals for the future. The company pledged to make devices using only recycled materials, but has yet to figure out how to achieve this.
Galaxy S8 Red Tint Is Not A Defect, Says Samsung: You Can Easily Fix It
The Samsung Galaxy S8 already launched in South Korea and some users complained of a red tint on the display. Samsung says it's just a minor detail that's easy to fix in settings, but some experts worry there's more to the story.
FTC Warns Instagram Celebrities About Paid Ads: People Should Know Sponsored Posts Are Sponsored
If you're having trouble figuring out which Instagram celebrity posts are sponsored, things might get easier soon. The FTC sent reminders to marketers and influencers, prompting them to label their sponsored posts more clearly.
Nintendo SNES Mini Coming This Year To Make Up For Discontinued NES Classic?
Nintendo officially discontinued the NES Classic, but it's reportedly preparing another treat for fans. The company apparently has an SNES Mini in the works, planning to launch it later this year.
Apple Music And iCloud Subscriptions Abruptly Discontinued: What's Going On?
If you've received unexpected Apple Music and iCloud cancellation notices, you're not alone. Users worldwide received messages that their subscriptions were discontinued, or faced other issues with their accounts.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Teardown Reveals It's A Nightmare To Repair: 4/10 On The iFixit Repairability Scale
The Samsung Galaxy S8 got the iFixit teardown treatment and it's not a pretty sight. As sleek and powerful as it is, the Galaxy S8 will be quite a nightmare to repair with a 4 out of 10 score on iFixit's repairability scale.
Xiaomi Mi 6 Launches With Snapdragon 835, 6 GB RAM, Massive Battery And More At Just $360
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest Mi 6 flagship and it boasts some impressive specs for its price point. The smartphone starts at $360 and packs a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB of RAM, a dual rear camera, and more neat specs.
Huawei Watch 2 With Android Wear 2.0 Hits US, Bundling Free Google Play Music Trial: Pricing, Options, And Availability
The Huawei Watch 2 has finally launched in the United States, going on sale for $300 and up. The smartwatch runs Android Wear 2.0 and bundles a free 10-week Google Play Music trial, so here's what you need to know about pricing, options, and availability.
Facebook Favoring User Engagement Over App Installs: New Metrics To Gauge Success
Facebook has been driving billions of app installs, but is that enough? It's not, and that's why the company wants to focus more on user engagement rather than app installs - quality over quantity, if you may.
Snapchat World Lenses Snap Live Filters On Anything: Paint The World In 3D [Video]
Live filters are not just for selfies anymore, as Snapchat is sprucing up landscapes too with 3D elements for photos and videos. Meet the new Snapchat World Lenses that add a splash of color to the world around us.
Apple Planning 3 2017 iPhone Models, But iPhone 8 Redesign Could Mean Hefty Delay
The iPhone turns 10 this year and Apple reportedly has big plans. The company is expected to release three iPhone models, but the premium iPhone 8 could see a delay of up to two months due to a complete overhaul.
Nexus 5X With Bootloop Issue Successfully Tweaked To Support 4 GB Of RAM
The Nexus 5X launched with just 2 GB of RAM on board, but it supports twice that amount. One user who sent their Nexus 5X to the repair shop to fix the bootloop issue got it back with an upgraded 4 GB of RAM, and it works just fine.
