Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
AT&T Details 5G Evolution Plans AT CES 2017, Announcing 5G Video Trial With DirecTV Now
AT&T detailed big plans for 5G evolution at CES 2017, announcing a 5G video trial with DirecTV Now. The trial will take place in the first half of this year in Austin, Texas, and it's only the beginning.
Samsung QLED TVs Hit CES 2017, Aiming To Revolutionize TV Experience: Great Image Quality, 'New Era Of Entertainment'
Samsung has unveiled its new QLED TV series at CES 2017, promising a 'new era of entertainment.' The new Q9, Q8, and Q7 QLED TVs deliver the best picture quality ever, according to the company.
Garmin At CES 2017: fēnix 5, 5X and 5S GPS Rugged Smartwatches Are Ready For Outdoor Adventures Even On Smaller Wrists
Garmin has unveiled three new outdoor smartwatch models with GPS at CES 2017, introducing the fēnix 5, 5X and 5S. The three new models sport smaller form factors, finally suitable even for smaller wrists and female adventurers.
Galaxy S8 Rumors: Samsung SDI Batteries Still On Board Despite Note 7 Explosive Fiasco
Samsung has reportedly confirmed that the Galaxy S8 will pack Samsung SDI batteries despite the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, according to a new report. Moreover, recent rumors also reveal ambitious production plans, indicating that Samsung is confident the Galaxy S8 will be a hit.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga And X1 Tablet Get Lighter And More Powerful At CES 2017 [Video]
Lenovo has upgraded its popular ThinkPad X1 lineup with new models, introducing the 2017 ThinkPad X1 Carbon, ThinkPad X2 Yoga and ThinkPad X1 Tablet with notable improvements all around. Here's what you need to know.
Apple AirPods Charging Case Battery Issues: An AirPods Reset Does The Trick For Some, But Not All
Users have been complaining about battery drain issues affecting the Apple AirPods Charging Case, but a simple workaround might fix the problem. Based on user reports, resetting the AirPods apparently solves the issue for some, albeit not all.
More Twitter Executives Leaving: China Boss Kathy Chen Is The Latest To Depart
Twitter's Greater China managing director, Kathy Chen, has announced her departure over the weekend. Chen is the fifth Twitter executive to leave the company in the past few months.
CES 2017: Lenovo Enters Smart Home Market With Amazon Echo-Like Smart Speaker, But Cheaper
Lenovo has unveiled an Amazon Echo-like smart speaker called Lenovo Smart Assistant, which comes with Amazon's Alexa baked in. Lenovo's speaker is cheaper than the Echo, however, and it also offers a Harman Kardon edition for premium audio quality.
Rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Spotted In Benchmark With Android 7.0 Nougat On Board: Update Imminent?
The rugged Samsung Galaxy S7 Active has popped up on GFXBench with Android 7.0 Nougat on board, indicating that an update could be imminent. The Nougat treat will mark a major upgrade from Android 6.0 Marshmallow, bringing a number of neat new features.
HTC Ocean Note Tipped To Launch As HTC U Ultra, Rocking Massive 6-Inch Display
A high-end HTC Ocean Note has been rumored for a while now and the latest leak indicates that it could launch as the HTC U Ultra. The phablet is expected to debut on Jan. 12 with a massive 6-inch display and high-end specs, including an impressive camera.
Dell Kicks Off CES 2017 With 2-in-1 XPS 13 Convertible Laptop: Specs, Pricing And Availability
Dell has officially announced its new XPS 13 2-in-1 convertible ahead of CES 2017, touting more flexibility, a thinner profile, and a sleeker device overall. Here's what you need to know about specs, trade-offs, prices and availability.
Samsung Galaxy A (2017) Series Smartphones Launch With Water Resistance, Better Cameras, MicroSD, USB-C, And More
Samsung has formally announced its new Galaxy A (2017) series, unveiling the new Galaxy A3, A5, and A7 with improved specs and features. Enhancements include USB Type-C, 16-megapixel front and rear cameras, IP68 ratings, microSD support, and more.
CES 2017 Biggest Trends To Shake The Scene This Year: Mobile Chipsets, Auto News, PCs, VR, IoT And More
A new year has kicked into gear and CES 2017 is just around the corner to get us started on a new tech journey. From VR to IoT, auto news, PCs, mobile chipsets and more, here are the major CES trends we expect this year.
Apple iOS 10.3 Beta Tipped For January With New 'Theater' Mode In Tow: What Could It Be?
Apple has been working on iOS 10.3 and is apparently preparing to release the first beta on Jan. 10. According to a new leak, the upcoming beta update will bring a 'Theater' mode to the table, but what could it entail?
Facebook Knows A Lot About Your Offline Habits, Buying Third-Party Data To Serve Better Targeted Ads
Facebook has been steadily purchasing user data from third-party data brokers, including information such as household income estimates, shopping habits, and more to serve better targeted ads. Opting out is not impossible, but it's rather cumbersome.
Editing Tweets Is The Most Requested Twitter Feature Ever, But Anything Past A Quick Edit Requires Revision History
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey asked users what they'd most like to see on Twitter in 2017 and, unsurprisingly, the ability to edit tweets is among the most requested features. Dorsey didn't dismiss the possibility, but explained that a revision history might be required.
New iMessage Prank Text Crashes iPhones And Rebooting Won't Fix It: Here's What To Do
A new iMessage prank is making rounds, freezing the app altogether. Closing the app or rebooting the iPhone won't fix the problem, but there's a simple workaround to solve the issue.
Amazon Patents Flying Warehouse That Delivers Parcels In Minutes Via Drones
Amazon has a new patent for 'airborne fulfillment centers,' basically detailing flying warehouses. The AFCs would be stocked with various items and ready to deliver parcels in minutes via drones.
Uber And Lyft Address Discrimination Concerns, Explaining Their Practices: Here's The Deal
Uber and Lyft have officially responded to a letter Senator Al Franken sent last month, following a study that pointed out discriminatory cases. The companies explained their practices and pledged to take further steps to combat potential discrimination.
BlackBerry Mercury Leaked Screenshot Confirms Android Nougat Flavor, But Claims 1620x1080 Resolution
A new BlackBerry Mercury leak hit the scene, this time showing a purported screenshot of the device's screen. The latest leak bolsters claims of Android 7.0 Nougat running the show, but points to a 1,620 x 1,080 pixel resolution instead of the previously rumored QHD.
Galaxy Note 7 Owners Stuck With Samsung Despite Recalls Because The iPhone 7 Lacks Wow Factor
Samsung's brand loyalty remains strong despite two Galaxy Note 7 recalls, and one analyst believes the lack of a better alternative plays a big part. Most Galaxy Note 7 owners reportedly didn't switch to iOS because Apple lacks a 'wowing product.'
'Super Mario Run' For Android Surfaces On Google Play, But You Can't Get It Yet
Nintendo's much-hyped 'Super Mario Run' mobile game has finally hit Google Play, but you can't get it just yet. The Android version is still not live, but you can now pre-register to get notified as soon as it launches.
Purported HTC One X10 Spotted At The Bluetooth SIG: One X9 Successor Arriving Soon?
An unknown HTC device has dropped by the Bluetooth SIG and it might be the HTC One X10. The handset is expected to debut on Jan. 12 with midrange specs on board, sporting an affordable price tag.
Holiday Shoppers Place Apple On Top, Samsung Ranks Second In Device Activation: Flurry
Apple dominated the chart for device activations and app downloads and installs this holiday season, seizing the top spot. Samsung ranked second, followed by Huawei, while Google and Microsoft didn't even make the list.
Sony Xperia XZ (2017) Leaks In Blurry Image: No Side Bezels, No Physical Home Button
The purported Sony Xperia XZ (2017) has leaked online in a blurry image, giving a glimpse of the smartphone's front panel. If the leak is accurate, the handset will have virtually no side bezels and no physical Home button.
New Lenovo ThinkPad Laptops Get Windows Precision Touchpads And Kaby Lake Flavor
Lenovo has upgraded its laptop line and the 2017 ThinkPad line will sport Intel Kaby Lake processors, Microsoft's Precision Touchpad, and increased security features. The new models should roll out in March, with the cheapest one priced at $674.
Amazon Reports Best Holiday Season: More Than 1 Billion Items Shipped, Echo Speakers Top Sellers
Amazon had a terrific holiday season so far, announcing that it was its best ever. The company shipped more than 1 billion devices worldwide now and its Echo speakers enjoyed great success, but here are some other interesting stats.
'Super Mario Run' Free Gift Now Available To Celebrate 50 Million Downloads
Nintendo recently announced that 'Super Mario Run' topped 50 million downloads already, and it's offering a free gift to celebrate. The gift is now available, consisting of 10 Toad Rally tickets.
Holiday Gaming Deals: Xbox One Bundles Free Controller, Headset Or Game For A Limited Time
Microsoft announced another last-minute Xbox deal for holiday shoppers, offering attractive bundles with a free wireless controller, stereo headset, or game of choice when purchasing the Xbox One or Xbox One S. The deal is only for a limited-time, set to expire soon.
Premium Gionee M2017 Smartphone Officially Debuts With 6 GB RAM And Massive 7000 mAh Battery Capacity
Gionee has launched an intriguing new smartphone, introducing the premium M2017 with a massive 7,000 mAh battery capacity. The smartphone also packs 6 GB of RAM, dual rear cameras, sapphire glass and more.
