Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Nougat Public Release Rolls Out, But Non-Beta Testers Could Get It Next Week
The first public release of Android 7.0 Nougat has officially started rolling out to Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge devices. However, it seems the update is hitting devices that were part of the beta and a wider rollout to non-beta testers could follow next week.
Smartphone Deals: Verizon Promo Offers $100 Discount On Select Flagships, Including Samsung Galaxy S7, HTC 10 And More
Verizon has kicked off a new promotion that offers $100 off select flagships such as the Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 edge, HTC 10 and more. The discount is available with a promo code, but there are a couple of caveats.
Nokia 8 Android Flagship Leaks Online: Snapdragon 835, 24MP Camera With OIS And EIS, 12MP Front Shooter And More
The purported Nokia 8 Android flagship has leaked in a new video, showing two versions of the device. The higher-end model will pack a Snapdragon 835 processor, 6 GB of RAM and top-notch cameras, among other neat specs.
New Nokia 6 Android Smartphone Is So Tough It Cracks Walnuts With Its Display [Video]
The recently launched Nokia 6 Android smartphone is one tough cookie, sporting high durability. A new video has surfaced online showing the Nokia 6 cracking walnuts with its rear cover and its display.
Ex-Microsoft Online Moderators Forced To Watch Child Porn Sue Company For Failing To Treat Their PTSD
Two former Microsoft employees are suing the company for failing to treat their post-traumatic stress disorder. The employees had to watch child pornography, gruesome murders, and other disturbing material as part of the job, which gave them PTSD.
AT&T And Verizon Zero Rating Again On FCC's Radar For Net Neutrality Violations, But T-Mobile Binge On Is OK
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler issued a new report before leaving office, again raising concerns of net neutrality violations with AT&T and Verizon's zero-rating practices. T-Mobile's Binge On gets a pass and the report explains why.
Latest WhatsApp Android Beta Brings Full GIF Experience, Raises Media Sharing Limit
WhatsApp has rolled out a new beta update for Android, adding full GIF support complete with a dedicated keyboard button. Moreover, the latest beta also bumps the file sharing limit from 10 to 30.
E-Sports Site ESEA Hacked, 1.5M Users' Account Data Released After Refusing To Pay Ransom
ESEA faced a ransomware attack and refused to pay up, arguing that it doesn't give in to extortion and ransom demand. As a result, hackers released data from more than 1.5 million ESEA accounts.
Europe Wants Facebook, Google, WhatsApp And Others To Implement Stricter Privacy Rules Like Telcos
The European Commission wants Facebook, Google, WhatsApp and other online services and apps to play by the same privacy rules governing telcos. The EC has submitted a new proposal in this regard, aiming to 'complete the EU data protection framework.'
Sony Unveils Glacier White PlayStation 4 Slim [Video]
Sony has announced a new PlayStation 4 Slim Glacier White color option, set to launch on Jan. 24. The company made no mention of a U.S. release though, so it remains unclear whether it will make it stateside as well.
Fitbit's Latest Vector Watch Acquisition Makes The Rumored Fitbit Smartwatch Increasingly Likely
Fitbit just made another acquisition, this time snatching the software platform and team of European startup Vector Watch. The move further bolsters expectations of a Fitbit smartwatch, especially since a Fitbit app store is in tow as well.
US-Based Snapchat Setting International Headquarters In Post-Brexit UK, Marking An Odd Move
While other tech firms such as Google, Facebook and Uber settle in countries with lower tax rates, Snap is making an odd move. Snapchat's parent company has decided to set its international headquarters in post-Brexit UK.
Samsung Reportedly Sets Galaxy S8 Shipment Target At 60 Million Units, Hoping For A Smashing Hit
Samsung has reportedly set the shipping target for the upcoming Galaxy S8 at a whopping 60 million units, higher than for any previous iterations. Will the Samsung Galaxy S8 be the smashing hit the company is hoping for?
'Pokémon GO' Ended 2016 With A Bang, Scoring Highest Weekly Revenue Since Launch
'Pokémon GO' bagged its highest weekly revenue in the last week of 2016, scoring nearly $5 million on Dec. 31 alone. This marked the game's highest-grossing week since launch and the holiday event played a big role in this performance.
Razer Stole The Show At CES 2017, But Its Prototypes Got Stolen From The Booth: Industrial Espionage?
Razer had a nasty surprise at CES 2017, as two of its prototypes were stolen from its booth. The company is working with authorities and the show management to address the issue, and they're not ruling out industrial espionage.
How To Hack Your Nintendo NES Classic: Here's A Quick Guide For Modders
Nintendo NES Classic owners have been raving about a new hack that allows them to add up to 90 games on the retro console. Here's the deal, modders.
HTC Ocean Leaked Promo Trailer Shows Sleek Device With Curved Edge Display [Video]
HTC has been lagging behind rivals in recent years but that could change soon. The purported HTC Ocean (HTC 11) has leaked in a promo video and shows a curved-edge display and premium design, likely with high-end specs as well.
Xiaomi Smartphones Coming To US 'Eventually,' But Don't Get Your Hopes Up Just Yet
Xiaomi has raised quite some interest at CES 2017, but it's still not ready to launch its smartphones in the United States. The company says it will enter the U.S. smartphone market 'eventually,' but don't get your hopes up for this year.
Smartphone Deals: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Bundles Free Gear Fit 2: Limited-Time Deal
Samsung and Best Buy are offering a free Gear Fit 2 fitness band with the purchase of a Galaxy S7 edge, but it's available only for a limited time. The terms and conditions are different and Best Buy's promotion is a bit confusing, but here's the deal.
Dell Unveils World's First Wireless Charging 2-in-1 At CES 2017: Latitude 7285 Touts Ultimate 'No Wires' Experience
Dell has unveiled a new Latitude 7285 hybrid laptop at CES 2017, touting it as the world's first wireless charging 2-in-1. The hybrid laptop promises the ultimate 'no wires' experience, so here's how it works.
Fitbit App Store Confirmed For This Year: Is A Fitbit Smartwatch In Tow?
In an interview at CES 2017, Fitbit CEO John Park said the company plans to launch its own app store 'as soon as possible.' Does this mean a real Fitbit smartwatch is in tow as well? Most likely.
OLED vs. QLED - LG Display Dismisses New Samsung QLED TV Technology: It's Still An LCD Panel
Samsung unveiled new QLED TVs at CES 2017 touting the 'best picture quality ever,' but LG is not utterly impressed. LG Display reckons the greater luminance offered by QLED, but says it's still an LCD panel after all.
Weak Apple Performance And Missed Goals Deal $1.5 Million Blow To CEO Tim Cook's Salary For 2016
Apple missed its revenue and profit goals in 2016 and the weak performance took a toll on its top executives' pay. Apple CEO Tim Cook, for instance, took a $1.5 million blow.
Apple iPad Pro 2 Specs And Features That Will Make It A Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Killer
Apple has seen great interest for its iPad Pro lineup and the next-generation iPad Pro 2 is expected to be even more powerful, likely gunning for the Surface Pro 4. Here's what we know so far about the three iPad Pro 2 models expected to launch later this year.
Golden Globes 2017: Complete List Of Nominees, Who Is Hosting, How To Watch And Everything You Need To Know
The Golden Globe Awards 2017 is just around the corner and the entertainment industry is on edge. Here's the list of nominees and all you need to know about who's hosting and how to watch it.
Sony's Short Throw 4K Projector Is Amazing, But You Have To Throw Away Big $$$ To Own One
Sony unveiled an amazon ultra-short throw 4K HDR home theater projector at CES 2017, and it could be a real game changer. The VPL-VZ1000ES can project 100-inch images from as close as 6 inches, but it's definitely not cheap to own.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Leaks In The Wild: Sleek Design, Ultra-Thin Bezels And No Home Button
The highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S8 has just leaked in the wild, sporting a sleek design with extra screen real state. Based on the latest leaked images, the Galaxy S8 will ditch the physical home button and rock extremely thin side bezels.
Huawei Mate 9 Specs, Price, Release Date And Where To Buy: Everything You Need To Know About The First Alexa-Enabled Smartphone
At CES 2017, Huawei finally announced the official pricing and release date of its Mate 9 in the United States. The first smartphone with Amazon Alexa on board will go on sale on Jan. 6, so here's all you need to know about specs, features, pricing and availability.
Here's What Nvidia Announced At CES 2017: GeForce Now, Nvidia Shield TV, Nvidia BB8 Autonomous Car And More
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang took the stage at CES 2017 to make a number of exciting announcements, mapping the future of gaming, TV, and transportation with a big bet on A.I. Here's what you need to know about Nvidia's new GeForce Now, Shield TV, AI Co-Pilot, BB8 self-driving car and more.
CES 2017 Highlights: Comcast Plans To Turn 15 Million Homes Into 'Digital Homes'
Comcast has announced a new 'Digital Home' solution at CES 2017, aiming to connect 15 million homes by the end of the year. The Advanced Wireless Gateway promises an easy and secure connection to manage all connected devices, so here's the deal.
