Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Amazon Protects Customer Data In Murder Trial, Arguing That Alexa Speech Falls Under First Amendment Rights
Amazon continues to resist requests to turn over Echo voice recordings to help a murder investigation. The company has now filed a motion arguing that the responses of Alexa, the voice assistant powering the Amazon Echo, should be protected by First Amendment rights.
Verizon Ranks Top In Latest RootMetrics Report: Most Reliable Network In US
RootMetrics published its latest report on Thursday, Feb. 23, revealing that Verizon is still the most reliable network in the United States. The report ranks AT&T second, followed by Sprint and T-Mobile.
Pebble Acquisition Was A Bargain Deal Far Cheaper Than Initially Estimated: Fitbit Confirms $23M Price
Fitbit has finally disclosed the price it paid to acquire Pebble and it was quite a bargain deal. While the acquisition was initially estimated to cost between $34 and $40 million, Fitbit just revealed that it paid only $23 million for Pebble.
Samsung Flow Will Enable Galaxy Smartphones To Unlock Any Windows 10 PC Starting In April
Samsung Flow has a neat unlock feature that's currently limited only to the Windows-powered Galaxy TabPro S, but that will change soon. Come April, Samsung Flow will allow users to unclock any Windows 10 PC from any eligible Galaxy smartphone.
Apple Spaceship Campus Opening In April As Apple Park, Auditorium Called 'Steve Jobs Theater'
Apple has officially announced that its second campus, often dubbed the Spaceship Campus, will open in April as the Apple Park and will run entirely on renewable energy. The campus auditorium will be called the 'Steve Jobs Theater' to honor the legendary Apple co-founder.
Microsoft Launches Skype Lite In India: Light On Data Usage And Optimized For Slow Internet Connections
Microsoft has launched a new Android app in India, introducing Skype Lite. The company says that Skype Lite is its fastest and lightest app to date and it's designed for slow internet connections and limited data.
Uber Employees Report 'Honest, Raw And Emotional' Staff Meeting Amid Scandal Over Sexist And Abusive Workplace Culture
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick held an 'honest, raw and emotional' staff meeting about sexism, after a former engineer detailed a sexist, discriminatory and abusive workplace culture. Uber employees said Kalanick apologized and seemed truly invested into sorting this out.
Verizon Yahoo Deal Amended: $350M Lower Price After Data Breaches Lowered Yahoo's Valuation
The Verizon-Yahoo deal will go through with amended terms and is expected to close in the second quarter of this year, Verizon has announced. Yahoo's data breaches lowered its valuation, however, as Verizon knocked $350 million off its initial offer.
Pokémon GO GPS Drift: Some Players Are Hatching Eggs Without Walking
Some 'Pokémon GO' players are reporting that the game's GPS drift is greater than ever and they're able to hatch eggs with little to no walking involved. On the other hand, the inaccurate in-game GPS tracker seems to be making things worse for other players.
Samsung Betting Big On Artificial Intelligence, Looking To Spend $1B Acquiring AI Companies: Report
Samsung reportedly wants to set up a massive fund for future acquisitions, targeting artificial intelligence companies. The company plans to spend $1 billion on such acquisitions.
Amazon Fire TV Stick Brings Alexa Voice Remote To UK TVs For Just $50
Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick with Alexa voice remote is finally available in the UK, up for preorder now straight from Amazon. The device will hit various retailers soon enough, albeit it's more expensive than its U.S. counterpart.
Samsung Galaxy Book Pops On Windows App Store: Windows 10 Galaxy 2-in-1 Coming Soon?
An intriguing new app for an unannounced Samsung Galaxy Book has just popped up on the Windows app store. The Galaxy Book could be a 2-in-1 running Microsoft's Windows 10, which further makes things interesting.
Presidents Day 2017 Guide: What's Open, What's Closed And For How Long
Presidents Day 2017 is this Monday, Feb. 20, and many businesses and institutions are closed for the day. Schools, banks, post offices, and more are not working today, but there are still plenty of businesses and services operating normally, so here's the deal.
Google Project Fi Enables VoLTE Phone Calls For Some Customers: Perks And Drawbacks
Google announced that in recent weeks, it has been testing VoLTE connections for some Project Fi subscribers. Here's what you need to know about the process and the perks/drawbacks it entails.
Uber Australia Fare Prices Could Increase As Federal Court Rules It's A Taxi Service Subject To GST
Uber has lost another battle in Australia, as a federal court ruled that it's a taxi service and its drivers are taxi drivers. This, in turn, could lead to an increase in Uber fare prices to offset additional costs.
Moto Z Smart Z Printer Moto Mod Prints Photos From Your Smartphone On The Go
A promising new Moto Mod concept for the Moto Z family of smartphones aims to print photos on the go. Called the Smart Z Printer, this Moto Mod concept is currently seeking funds on Indiegogo.
Tesla Owner Who Sacrificed His Model S To Save Another Driver Gets Surprise From Elon Musk
The Tesla Model S owner who sacrificed his vehicle to save another driver's life has impressed the entire world. In response to this selfless, heroic act, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company wants to show its appreciation and reward the good Samaritan.
HTC Smartphones Vanish From Some Carriers' Websites: Cutting Losses Or Making Room For New HTC Handsets?
As HTC keeps trying to make a comeback, some U.S. carriers have removed HTC postpaid handsets from their websites. This could either be a result of poor performance, or a move to make room for new HTC smartphones expected this year.
Best Buy President's Day Sale: Discounts On iPhone 7, Android Smartphones, And More Announced
Best Buy's President's Day sale officially launched and a slew of attractive offers are in tow. Here are the most notable discounts on iPhones, Android smartphones, and more.
Really Blue Google Pixel And Pixel XL Hit UK: Pricing, Options, And Availability
The Really Blue Google Pixel and Pixel XL have finally made their way to the UK, available now for preorder on EE and Carphone Warehouse. Here's what you need to know about pricing, options, and availability.
Apple WWDC 2017 Starts On June 5: Details On Date, Location, Price, And Registration Now Official
Apple has officially announced details for its WWDC 2017 event and it has a surprise: after 13 years of holding WWDC in San Francisco, the company is returning to San Jose this year. Here's all you need to know about WWDC 2017.
Snapchat For Android Getting Performance Improvements Next Week And More Updates This Year, Says CEO
Snapchat for Android has been having some quality issues, but that might change soon enough. Taking to Reddit, Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel announced that performance improvements will roll out early next week, followed by more updates planned for this year.
'Rocket League' Getting PS4 Pro Support This Month, Complete With 4K At 60 FPS
Popular game 'Rocket League' is getting a big boost later this month, running at both 1080 on the PS4 and 4K on the PS4 Pro at 60 fps. Sony confirmed that the update will land on Feb. 21, and more treats are in the mix.
Microsoft Surface Book Gets Price Increase In The UK Post Brexit: All Models Now More Expensive
Microsoft has significantly increased Surface Book prices across the board in the UK as a result of the Brexit currency swings. The cheapest Surface Book model now costs £1,449 ($1,800), while the most expensive one tops out at £3,049 ($3,800).
Facebook Adds Autoplay Video With Sound, But You Can Turn It Off
Facebook announced that autoplay videos will soon play with sound by default on mobile. On the bright side, users can turn this off to keep scrolling quietly.
Pokémon GO Update: 80 Gen 2 Pokémon, New Berries, Evolution Items, And More Coming This Week [Video]
'Pokémon GO' is ready to receive its biggest update since launch, with 80 new Pokémon joining the party later this week. Other changes and improvements are also in the mix, so here's what the update will bring.
Secure Messaging: Signal App Update Adds Encrypted Video Calls Beta And More
Open Whisper Systems just released a new update for secure messaging app Signal for both Android and iOS. Among the highlights, the update includes an open beta for encrypted video calls.
The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Getting Paid DLC And Season Pass For Switch And Wii U [Video]
Nintendo has officially announced that for the first time ever in the mainline Zelda franchise, it's adding downloadable content. 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' is getting a $20 expansion pass, so here's what you need to know.
Motorola Sweetheart Deals Bundle Free Moto Mod With Moto Smartphone Purchase: Limited-Time Deal
Motorola launched a special Valentine's Day sale called 'Sweetheart Deals,' bundling free Moto Mods with the purchase of select Moto smartphones on various carriers. The offer is a limited-time deal good only for 48 hours.
Huawei P10 Teaser Confirms Feb. 26 Debut At MWC 2017: Save The Date [Video]
Huawei started dropping teasers ahead of the MWC 2017 and it just confirmed the Huawei P10 unveiling on Feb. 26. Here's what we expect.
