Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
iOS 10 Guide: How To Downgrade From iOS 10.3 Beta To iOS 10.2.1 In Just A Few Easy Steps
Apple added a number of neat features and improvements with iOS 10.3 beta, but it may not work well for everyone. If you've taken the plunge and now regret it, here's how to downgrade from iOS 10.3 to iOS 10.2.1.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Start Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Update At Last
Verizon has finally released the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, becoming the last of the four major U.S. carriers to do so. The update brings a slew of neat features and improvements, so here's what to expect.
GM Exits Europe, Selling Opel And Vauxhall Brands To Peugeot SA: $2.33B Deal Announced
GM has officially announced a $2.33 billion deal with Peugeot SA for the Opel and Vauxhall brands. This marks GM's exit from Europe and positions PSA as the second-largest automotive company in the region, trailing only Volkswagen.
Samsung Galaxy A5 And A7 (2017) Launching In India: Specs, Pricing And Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A5 and A7 (2017) are ready to launch in India, spicing up the upper-midrange market. Here's what you need to know about specs, pricing and availability.
With Facebook Messenger Reactions In Testing, Could A Dislike Button Finally Make It To Facebook As Well?
Facebook has reportedly started testing reactions for Messenger, including a Dislike button. Is this a stepping stone toward getting a Dislike button on Facebook, or will it further separate Messenger as a stand-alone service?
Nintendo Switch Teardown Brings Good News: It's Easy To Repair [Video]
The Nintendo Switch portable console got the teardown treatment from iFixit, revealing its inner workings and components. The teardown reveals a beefy battery, an impressive cooling system, and a great repairability score, so here's the deal.
AT&T Stream Saver Rolls Out, Throttling Video Quality By Default: Here's How To Disable It
AT&T has officially started rolling out the Stream Saver feature announced back in November, throttling video quality to 480p. The feature kicks in by default, but at least it's easy to disable it.
Nokia 3310 Supremo Putin Edition Made Of Gold And Titanium Launches At $1,700
Russian luxury phone maker Caviar has launched a special version of the new Nokia 3310 (2017), but it won't come cheap. Called the Nokia 3310 Supremo Putin, this edition is made of gold and titanium and retails for a jaw-dropping $1,700.
2017 Vizio E-Series 4K HDR TVs Launch At $550 And Up
Vizio has launched its latest E-Series TVs, and all models 55 inches and larger (up to 80 inches) boast 4K and HDR. The cheapest one starts at $550, which is quite a bargain for a 4K HDR TV.
Huawei P9 Getting Android 7.0 Nougat With EMUI 5.0 This Month
Huawei has officially announced that Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5 is all set to hit the Huawei P9. The update will roll out globally by the end of the month, marking quite a big software bump from Android 6.0 Marshmallow and EMUI 4.1.
General Motors Launches Monthly Car Rental Service With Maven Reserve: Parking, Insurance And More Included
GM just announced a new car rental service called Maven Reserve, which allows users to rent a Chevrolet Tahoe or Volt for 28 days. The monthly rental comes with a number of perks including insurance, parking, $100 in gas credit and more, but it's not cheap.
Google Home Could Soon Challenge Amazon Echo With Multi-User Profiles And Voice Recognition To Distinguish Between Them
Google has apparently been working on multi-user support for its Google Home smart speaker, based on hints found in the code of the latest app version. Moreover, Google could also bank on voice recognition to allow for automatic switching between accounts.
Apple's 2017 iPhones To Feature Fast Charging Without Replacing Lightning Port With USB-C: KGI Analyst
A recent report said that Apple would replace the Lightning port with a USB Type-C port with the iPhone 8, but KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has refuted the claim. According to Kuo, all three 2017 iPhones will feature fast charging, but via the proprietary Lightning port.
Purported Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Spotted On Geekbench With Snapdragon 835 On Board
A Samsung SM-G955U has dropped by Geekbench and it seems to be the Snapdragon 835 variant of the upcoming Galaxy S8 Plus. Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S8 series later this month, on March 29.
Yahoo Security Breach: CEO Marissa Mayer Takes Some Responsibility, But Who's Really Taking The Fall?
As the investigation into the massive Yahoo data breach wrapped up, CEO Marissa Mayer took some responsibility for the mishap and docked her pay. This has stirred further controversy, as it's seen as a thin gesture while someone else takes the real fall as the scapegoat.
Elon Musk Agrees To A Tesla Competition And You Have A Fifth-Grader To Thank For It
A bright fifth-grader wrote a letter to Tesla CEO Elon Musk as part of a school project, suggesting a Tesla competition for fan-made commercials. Musk thought it was a great idea and agreed to do it, so get ready for a neat contest thanks to this awesome kid.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Admits He Needs To Grow Up And Get 'Leadership Help' After Disrespecting Uber Driver
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick stumbled into a new controversy when a video of him arguing with an Uber driver made its way online. Kalanick has now apologized for his disrespectful behavior and said that he needs to grow up and get some leadership help.
Beyond Snapchat And Spectacles: Snap Reportedly Working On A Camera Drone
With the Snap IPO just around the corner, news just surfaced that the company has reportedly been working on a camera drone. The project could significantly boost its appeal and help it better position itself as a modern camera company.
Overwatch Season 4: Hero Updates, Skill Rating Changes, Custom Game Browser, And More [Video]
'Overwatch' Season 4 is finally here and it brings a slew of neat changes and additions, taking competitive play to the next level. Here's what you need to know about the new hero updates, skill rating changes, and the new server browser.
Facebook Bolsters Suicide Prevention Efforts With New Tools Powered By Artificial Intelligence
Facebook has announced that it's doubling down on its suicide prevention efforts, now with the help of artificial intelligence. At the same time, the company is also integrating suicide prevention tools into Facebook Live.
Amazon Web Services Cloud Glitch: Outage Breaks Part Of The Internet, But It's Fine Now
The Amazon Web Services suffered a lengthy outage on Tuesday, Feb. 28, causing major disruption for a slew of sites and online services. The outage affected the operations of numerous companies that rely on Amazon's cloud services, but everything's back to normal now.
Comcast Integrates YouTube Into Xfinity X1 Set-Top Box: Why It's Better Than Having YouTube As A Stand-Alone App
Comcast and Google teamed up for a neat YouTube integration on the Xfinity X1 set-top box, and not just as a stand-alone app. Starting later this year, YouTube content will be more easily accessible, including via the X1 voice remote, and will integrate similarly to Netflix.
Chromebooks, Watch Out! $199 Lenovo Miix 320 2-in-1 Debuts At MWC 2017
Lenovo has unveiled a new Miix 320 2-in-1 at the MWC 2017 and it might well give Chromebooks a run for their money. The Lenovo 320 brings the full Windows 10 experience on a budget, starting at just $199.99.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium Debuts At MWC 2017: 4K HDR Display, Snapdragon 835, Slo-Mo Video And More
Sony took the wraps off its latest powerhouse at the MWC 2017, introducing the mighty Xperia XZ Premium. The new flagship rocks a winning combo of cutting-edge processor, impressive 4K HDR display, an upgraded camera with slo-mo video and more, so here's the deal.
Android 7.1.2 Beta Finally Reaches Nexus 6P, But Lacks Fingerprint Gesture Support
Android 7.1.2 beta has finally started rolling out to the Nexus 6P, weeks after it reached other Pixel and Nexus devices. Despite the delay, however, the update still doesn't bring fingerprint gestures nor the February security patch.
BlackBerry KeyOne (Mercury) Official Page Briefly Goes Live, Spills All Specs Details
Just hours before BlackBerry's MWC 2017 event, the BlackBerry KeyOne (Mercury) product page accidentally went live on the company's website. BlackBerry quickly removed the premature listing, but it had already spilled secrets and screenshots are here to prove it.
2017 Sprint Getaway Giveaway Announced: 100K Airline Miles, $2K, And A Samsung Galaxy Smartphone As Prizes
Sprint kicked off a neat sweepstakes promotion called the 2017 Sprint Getaway Giveaway, offering 20 Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge smartphones, $2,000 spending money and a grand prize of 100,000 American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Here's what you need to know.
Asus Unveils ZenFone Live As World's First Smartphone With Real-Time Beautification Tech, Selfie Flash, And More
Asus has announced a new budget smartphone with some neat tricks up its sleeve. The ZenFone Live is the world's first smartphone with real-time beautification technology for photos and live videos, promising glamorous shots.
Cloudbleed: Cloudflare Parser Bug Leaks Passwords, Cookies, IP Addresses, And More Data
Cloudflare has acknowledged that a bug in its code caused a massive data leak, but it acted promptly to address the issues. The company says it found no evidence that hackers exploited the leaked data.
Twitter Launches Custom Profiles In Direct Messages For Businesses To Personalize Customer Experience, Starting With T-Mobile
Twitter has launched custom profiles in direct messages, allowing business to improve their customer service by adding a more personal touch. The first one to adopt this new feature is T-Mobile, but other businesses should follow suit soon enough.
