Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Smartphone Catches Fire, Kills Cradle Fund CEO In His Home In Malaysia
A man died in his home in Malaysia after his smartphone had exploded while charging. The man reportedly had a BlackBerry and a Huawei phone, and it's unclear which one caught fire.
Facebook Messenger Getting Autoplay Video Ads In Private Conversations
Facebook has reportedly started rolling out autoplay video ads in Messenger on Monday, June 18. The company will monitor user reactions to see whether the change is a turn-off.
Australia Slaps Apple With $9M Fine For Misleading Users About 'Error 53' Bug
Apple misled consumers about its Error 53 iOS bug that bricked devices, and now, it has to pay. An Australia federal court hit Apple with an AU$9 million fine, or about US$6.8 million.
High-End Oppo Find X Boasts A Bezel-Free Design With No Notch, But With Pop-Up Cameras
The Oppo Find X sports a 93.8 percent screen-to-body ratio, yet it doesn't have a display notch. Instead, it features a robotized mechanism that hides its three cameras when not in use.
Diabetes Onset After 50 Could Be An Early Pancreatic Cancer Indicator: Study
A new study indicates that the onset of Type 2 diabetes after the age of 50 could be an early sign of pancreatic cancer. That's the deadliest form of cancer with just an 8 percent overall five-year survival rate.
It's Not Just You: Apple Maps Is Down For Everyone Across All Platforms [Update: Resolved]
Apple has confirmed that Apple Maps is down for everyone worldwide, on all platforms. The company is working on the issue and should come up with a fix soon enough.
OnePlus 6 Sold More Than 1 Million Units In Less Than A Month Since Launch
The OnePlus 6 launched at an affordable price point for what it has to offer, which may be why it proved to be such a hit. The company sold more than 1 million OnePlus 6 smartphones in just 22 days.
Microsoft Office Redesign Makes It Easier To Use: What's New?
Microsoft has revamped its Office apps to make them easier to use, with a more modern look and some neat changes. Here's what's new.
Verizon Adds New Unlimited Data Plan With More Perks, But It's Also More Expensive
Verizon announced a more expensive tier called 'Above Unlimited,' which offers more perks and premium features. At the same time, the carrier is also allowing customers to mix and match various plans on the same account.
Fastest 4G LTE Speeds In US: Verizon And T-Mobile On Top, AT&T And Sprint Keep Lagging
PC Magazine conducted its eighth annual study assessing LTE speeds and performance in the United States, and hails Verizon as the 4G leader. T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint rank second, third, and fourth respectively.
Sony Xperia XZ3 Live Image Leaks Show Dual Rear Cameras
The purported Sony Xperia XZ3 has leaked in live images, showing off a dual rear camera setup. Here's what to expect from the upcoming smartphone.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Leak Hints At 6.9 Inch Samsung AMOLED Display
Huawei reportedly placed an order with Samsung Display for 6.9-inch AMOLED panels. The rumored Mate 20 Pro is the most likely candidate to sport such a massive screen.
Pixel 2 XL Slower To Wake Up After June OTA: A Fix Is Coming, But Here's A Workaround Until Then
The June OTA that recently rolled out to the Pixel 2 XL made the smartphone slower to wake up. Google said that a fix is on the way and recommended a temporary workaround in the meantime.
Fitbit Ace Fitness Tracker For Kids Now Available Globally: Where To Buy And For How Much
Fitbit announced a kid-focused fitness tracker back in March, and now it's finally on sale. Here's what it has to offer, how much it costs, and where to get it.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Topped Smartphone Sales In April, Surpassing The iPhone X
Counterpoint Research released its top 10 best-selling smartphones for April 2018, and Samsung grabbed the first two spots with its Galaxy S9 Plus and Galaxy S9. The iPhone X slipped to the third position.
9-Year-Old Girl Forced Into Rehab To Treat Her 'Fortnite' Addiction
A 9-year-old girl is in rehab for her 'Fortnite' addiction. She would stay up all night, soil herself because she couldn’t leave the game, and even hit her dad when he confiscated her Xbox One.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Oreo Updates Rolling Out Now
AT&T is now the first U.S. carrier to release Android 8.0 Oreo for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Users confirmed that the update is rolling out now.
This Mall Has A Solution For People Glued To Their Smartphones: A Special Lane
A Chinese shopping mall has implemented special lanes for the 'heads-down people,' meaning those who walk around looking down on their smartphones. Along the lanes, painted messages remind people to look up.
BlackBerry Key2 Officially Debuts With Dual Cameras, QWERTY Keyboard, And A Privacy Focus
The Android-powered BlackBerry Key2 officially made its debut as the company's first smartphone with dual rear cameras. Here's what else it has to offer.
Samsung Galaxy J3 And Galaxy J7 (2018) Officially Announced: Here's What You Get
The 2018 Samsung Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 are now official, promising good features and performance at an affordable price point. The two handsets should go on sale in early June, so that's any day now.
MIT Creates World's First Psychopath AI, Fed With Gruesome Reddit Content
MIT researchers fed gruesome Reddit data to a machine learning algorithm and created the 'world's first psychopath AI.' Meet Norman and his disturbing Rorschach inkblot descriptions.
Amazon Fire TV Cube Goes Up For Pre-Order At $119.99, But Prime Members Get A Limited-Time Discount
Amazon's new Alexa-powered Fire TV Cube is an Echo, streaming box, and remote control all in one, and it's now available for pre-order. The device normally costs $119.99, but Prime members can get a notable discount if they hurry.
Modular Moto Z3 Play Launching Soon In US At $499, But Does It Stand A Chance Against The OnePlus 6?
The new Moto Z3 Play modular smartphone will launch this summer at $499, with a bundled battery mod. That's just $30 less than the more powerful OnePlus 6, which raised the bar for smartphones in this price range.
'All-Screen' Lenovo Z5 Officially Debuts And It Does Have A Display Notch
The all-screen, notchless smartphone teased by Lenovo is now official, and it's not quite as expected. The Lenovo Z5 does have a display notch, after all, so the teasers don't match the reality.
LG Q Stylus Line Officially Debuts: Here's What The Three Android Smartphones Have To Offer
The three new LG Q Stylus smartphones come with mid-range specs and premium features, wrapped up in a sleek metallic body. Here's what each of them has to offer.
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE With ScreenPad Has A Secondary Display Replacing The TouchPad
Asus took to Computex 2018 to unveil its latest premium laptop, introducing the high-end ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE with a 5.5-inch secondary display called a ScreenPad instead of a trackpad. Here's all you need to know.
Asus ROG Gaming Smartphone Debuts With Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM And More: Razer Phone, Watch Out!
Asus is entering the gaming smartphone race with its beastly ROG Phone, unveiled at Computex 2018. The handset has an exclusive, overclocked Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, 8 GB of RAM, dual cameras, special accessories, and more.
Google's Android Tablets Disappeared Because Of A Bug, But They're Back In Store
The tablet section on the official Android website suddenly vanished, prompting speculation that Google is done selling tablets. It turned out that it was just a bug and the page is back online, with three slates available.
At Least 60 Device Makers Got Deep Access To Facebook User Data
Facebook has reportedly been sharing loads of user data and friends' data with at least 60 device makers over the past decade. Phone and tablet makers often had deep access to that data without any kind of user consent.
Samsung Is Bringing Medical Consultations To Phones In The UK: Report
Samsung and Babylon Health are reportedly joining forces for AI-powered medical consults in the UK. The initiative will be a paid service and could later expand to more markets worldwide.
