Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
EU Abolishes Roaming Fees Across Europe: No Roaming Charges Come June 15
The EU finally reached an agreement to ditch roaming fees for European mobile users traveling to other EU member states. Non-EU users, however, will not get the same benefits.
Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. Galaxy S7: Design, Specs And Other Changes To Expect
The Samsung Galaxy S8 has leaked extensively as of late, as we get closer to the official release. Based on rumors and leaks so far, here's what changes to expect compared with the current Galaxy S7 series.
Apple Mulling Legal Action Against Trump Executive Order, Hoping To Rescind Immigration Ban
Apple is condering legal action to press the Trump administration into rescinding the controversial executive order. Company CEO Tim Cook has been vocal against the immigration ban and has pledged to keep fighting.
Google Employees Walk Out Of Offices To Protest Trump Immigration Ban, Company Leaders Join The Rally
Google staff rallied against Trump's immigration ban and more than 2,000 employees protested. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and co-founder Sergey Brin joined the #GooglersUnite protest and opposing the controversial executive order.
Walmart Gunning For Amazon Prime With Free 2-Day Shipping Without Membership Fee
Walmart has anounced free two-day shipping to home and stores without any membership fees. The minimum purchase required for shipping to home is now lower as well, and ShippingPass is now history, but members will get a refund.
How To Clean Your Phone? Wash It: A Closer Look At The Kyocera Rafre Washable Smartphone [Video]
Kyocera has unveiled its second washable smartphone recently, announcing the new 'rafre.' Here's what you need to know about the handset's specs and features.
Trump UK State Visit To Go Through Despite More Than 1.2 Million People Signing Petition Against It
A UK petition against a Donald Trump state visit has drawn more than 1.2 million signatures, prompted by Trump's recent immigration ban. Despite increased opposition, however, the visit will reportedly not be canceled.
Starbucks Answers Trump Immigration Ban With Pledge To Hire 10,000 Refugees Over The Next 5 Years
U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order continues to make waves and meet increased opposition. In response to the immigration ban, Starbucks has now pledged to hire 10,000 refugees over the next five years, starting in the United States.
ACLU Sues White House Over Trump Immigration Ban And Shatters Fundraising Records: $24 Million This Weekend
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) shattered all fundraising records this weekend, after suing the White House over President Trump's immigration ban. ACLU received $24 million in donations to keep fighting the executive order.
Following Trump's Immigration Order, Google Urges All Staff Overseas To Return To US While They Still Can
The immigration order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump is making huge waves and the ban imposed raises great concern. Google CEO Sundar Pichai has now recalled all staff overseas, urging them to return to the United States while they still can.
Sorry, The White Nokia 6 Is Not Real And Neither Is The Global Release
The Nokia 6 was recently spotted in a white color option in the Philippines, suggesting it's ready for a wider release and a new avatar. As it turns out, no white avatar is available, the retailer is not an authorized seller and the Nokia 6 global release is just a dream.
Twitter Speaks Out On FBI Data Requests As Gag Orders Are Lifted: Did The Government Overstep Legal Boundaries?
The FBI may have overstepped legal boundaries in seeking user data from Twitter, issuing surveillance orders without warrants and adding gag orders to keep it secret. As the gag orders expired, Twitter speaks out.
Google Pixel 2 Tipped To Have Better Camera And CPU, 'Budget' Pixel Also In Tow
Google Pixel 2 rumors have already started making rounds and the latest report hints not only at an improved camera and CPU, but also a higher price. At the same time, it seems a 'budget' Pixel smartphone is also in the works.
Apple Seeds First macOS Sierra 10.12.4 Public Beta: Meet The New Night Shift Mode
Apple has seeded the first macOS Sierra 10.12.4 public beta, just two days after the developer beta. Among a number of features and improvements, macOS Sierra 10.12.4 brings Night Shift mode to the Mac.
Ford SmartLink Brings Connected Car Features To Older Models: Remote Start, 4G Wi-Fi, And More
Ford has announced an exciting initiative, aiming to turn older cars into connected vehicles with SmartLink. Eligible models cover a number of Ford and Lincoln vehicles from 2010 to 2016.
Verizon Reportedly Mulling Deal With Charter, Which Now Owns Time Warner Cable
Verizon has reportedly been considering an acquisition of Charter, which just bought Time Warner Cable. This would allow it to better compete against rival AT&T, which acquired DirecTV and is waiting for approval on a Time Warner deal.
Moto Z Play Starts Getting Android 7.0 Nougat In Europe
The Moto Z Play has started getting Android 7.0 Nougat in Europe, right on schedule. The update was spotted in Spain and Portugal for now, but a wider release is likely set to follow shortly.
Ex-Android Senior And Xiaomi Global VP Hugo Barra Joins Facebook To Lead Team Oculus, VR Efforts
Facebook has tapped former Xiaomi global VP Hugo Barra to lead its virtual reality efforts. Barra will join Facebook as the new vice president of virtual reality, in charge of Team Oculus.
HP Recalls More Than 100K Laptop Batteries Over 'Fire And Burn Hazards' Due To Overheating
HP has voluntarily recalled more than 100,000 notebook batteries because of 'fire and burn hazards.' Affected laptop models include HP Envy, ProBook, Compaq, Compaq Presario, and Pavilion with certain battery bar codes and sold between 2013 and 2016.
T-Mobile Employees Report Predatory Work Culture: Unscrupulous Sales Reps Push Bill Cramming And Fraudulent Practices
Former and current T-Mobile employees claim that T-Mobile encourages fraudulent practices and a predatory work culture. T-Mobile bill cramming is reportedly common and many customers are charged extra or tricked into getting unwanted services, according to a new report.
Dell Launches Education Laptops With Either Windows 10 Or Chrome On Board: Pricing And Availability
Dell has launched a new line of Latitude and Chromebook education laptops, offering a choice of either Windows 10 or Chrome. Here's all you need to know about the new devices, their prices and availability.
Apple Reportedly Nearing Deal To Make Products In India, But Will They Be Cheaper?
Apple has apparently had a 'constructive' meeting with the Indian government regarding its plans to build a manufacturing facility in the country. Apple products made in India could be significantly more affordable, but it remains to be seen if a deal materializes.
Verizon Launches Affordable LG K8 V Smartphone As Prepaid Option
Verizon Wireless added the LG K8 V midranger to its prepaid roster. The smartphone is available now at $144 prepaid, with waived activation fee.
WhatsApp For iPhone Gets Increased Media Sharing Limit And Queued Messages Without Internet
WhatsApp for iPhone just got a cool new update, adding a number of neat features. Users can now queue messages when they're offline, send more media at once, and enjoy a redesigned and more useful Storage Usage feature.
iPhone 8 Concept Envisions What A Stainless Steel And Glass Design Could Look Like [Video]
An intriguing iPhone 8/X concept video has surfaced recently, envisioning what the smartphone could look like with the rumored steel-and-glass design. While it's just a concept, it does offer a glimpse of what could be in the cards.
AT&T Adds International Roaming In More Than 100 Countries, But Here's The Catch
AT&T has announced a new International Day Pass for its customers, aiming to provide affordable roaming when traveling abroad. The offer is pretty attractive, but it does have a couple of caveats.
'Pokémon GO' Finally Hits South Korea: Why So Late?
'Pokémon GO' has finally made its debut in South Korea, six months after its initial launch in other markets. Why is South Korea so late to the party?
JP Morgan Predicts US Telecom Consolidation Under Trump Administration, T-Mobile Most Likely To Fold
JP Morgan believes that the Trump administration will likely be more merger-friendly, which could lead to a U.S. telecom consolidation. T-Mobile has a 90 percent chance of being part of a strategic transaction within the next five years.
'Tekken 7' Release Set For This June On PS4, Xbox One And PC: New Trailer Available [Video]
Baindai Namco has officially announced the 'Tekken 7' release date for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and released a new trailer. The game will launch on June 2 in the Americas and will have a number of special offers, so here's the deal.
Samsung Announces Rigorous 8-Point Battery Safety Check To Avoid Another Galaxy Note 7-Like Fiasco
Upon announcing its Galaxy Note 7 investigation results, Samsung also unveiled a new 8-Point Battery Safety Check to ensure the safety of its future devices. Here's what this more rigorous testing process will entail.
