Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Purported Nokia P Android Flagship Leaks Ahead Of MWC 2017: Snapdragon 835, 6 GB RAM And More
An image purportedly depicting the Nokia P Android flagship smartphone in the wild has leaked online, along with some exciting spec details. Should this turn out to be accurate, expect top-notch performance.
Google Waymo Fully Self-Driving Chrysler Pacifica Minivans Smile For The Camera: First Look
Google parent company Alphabet has offered a first look at the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid self-driving minivans in Waymo's fleet. Waymo is now a stand-alone Alphabet subsidiary and the autonomous vehicles will hit public roads next year.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Price And Release Rumors: More Expensive Than S7, Launch Delayed To April?
More Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors hit the surface and the latest reports indicate a delayed release and a higher price. The Galaxy S8 announcement will reportedly be in April, and the smartphone may cost up to 20 percent more than its predecessor.
Samsung Tapping LG Chem For Galaxy Note 8 Battery: Report
Samsung had a disastrous Galaxy Note 7 release with two recalls over exploding batteries, but it's reportedly in talks to tap LG Chem as a battery supplier. This means the Galaxy Note 8 could sport an LG Chem battery, hopefully free of explosion woes.
OLED iPhone 8 May Sport Curves On All Sides: Apple Reportedly Testing New Touch Controls
Apple has reportedly been testing new touch controls for an OLED iPhone curved on all sides. The use of plastic OLED would allow for extra flexibility, but the smartphone won't be foldable.
Oculus Makes Samsung Gear VR More Social With Parties And Rooms For Virtual Hangouts
Oculus has just made the Samsung Gear VR experience more social, adding Parties and Rooms for virtual hangouts. Parties brings voice calls into the mix, while Rooms allows users to meet up in VR and do stuff together.
Unlocked Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Drops To $299 At Microsoft Store, $200 Off For Limited Time
Microsoft slashed $200 off the price of its Lumia 950 XL, now selling the Windows Phone smartphone at $299 for a limited time. The Lumia 950 got a discount too, but it's already out of stock.
Washington Post Launches Fact-Check Tool For Just One Twitter Account: Donald Trump's
The Washington Post has released a Chrome extension specifically designed to fact-check posts from a single Twitter account: Donald Trump's. The plugin points out when tweets are inaccurate or false and offers additional information to explain.
Google Home Gets New Tricks And You Can Even Order Pizza Now
Google Home got a slew of new conversation actions, allowing users to accomplish more by conversing with the smart speaker. Users can now order pizza, get the latest news, search WebMD, play trivia, get recipes and more.
Apple, Google, And Microsoft Reportedly Tap LG For Foldable OLED Displays: Foldable iPhones, Pixels, And Surface Phone Coming?
LG has been developing flexible displays and it will reportedly supply foldable OLED screens to Apple, Google, and Microsoft in 2018. If this rumor holds true, foldable iPhones, Pixels and Surface Phone could be in tow.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Could Have Rear-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner And Iris Scanner Instead Of Optical Fingerprint Recognition
Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors have been piling up as of late and the latest one claims the Galaxy S8 will have a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and an advanced iris scanner. This contradicts earlier rumors of an optical fingerprint scanner embedded into the display.
More Sony Xperia Smartphones Now Getting Android Nougat Flavor
Sony has released Android 7.0 Nougat to more smartphones, with the Xperia X, Xperia X Dual and Xperia X Compact as the latest ones to get the treat. The update is rolling out now in a number of markets.
Verizon Google Pixel, iPhone 7, Galaxy S7 And More Now Free With Trade-In, $10/ Month With Payment Plan
Verizon revealed new holiday deals starting this Friday, Dec. 16, offering top smartphones for free or at attractive prices with monthly installments. The Google Pixel/ Pixel XL, iPhone 7/ 7 Plus, Galaxy S7/ S7 edge and more are free with trade-in, or $10 per month with device payment plans.
Evernote Admits It 'Messed Up' And Backtracks On Policy Change, Reaffirming Commitment To Privacy
Evernote has apologized for its newly proposed policy change, promising to make amends. The company CEO says Evernote 'messed up,' but it does value user privacy and it will not implement the controversial changes.
T-Mobile Offers Free DirecTV Now For A Year For AT&T Switchers
T-Mobile has launched another aggressive campaign, offering free DirecTV Now for one year for customers who switch from AT&T. Moreover, the Uncarrier also added DirecTV Now to its Binge On zero-rating initiative.
Facebook Messenger 'Originull' Bug Exposed Messages To Hackers, But Facebook Patched The Critical Vulnerability
A critical Facebook vulnerability dubbed 'Originull' exposed the private messages sent and received through Facebook Messenger, security research firm Cynet has found. Facebook has patched the flaw already.
Google Could Kill Off Samsung Galaxy S8 AI Assistant And It Just Might
Google's acquisition of AI startup Viv Labs has sparked rumors of an AI assistant for the Galaxy S8, but that might not happen. Google can apparently prevent it and it might just do so.
Nintendo Switch Specs Don't Even Match 3-Year-Old PlayStation 4: Report
Nintendo has scheduled a Jan. 12 media event to disclose more information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch console, but some details have already slipped through the cracks. According to the latest report, the Switch will have lower-end specs than 3-year-old PlayStation 4.
Putin Directly Involved In Democratic Party Hacks? US Intelligence Officials Think So
U.S. intelligence officials reportedly have new evidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin was directly involved in the Democratic Party hacks. Putin reportedly wanted to undermine and discredit the United States as a global leader and hurt Hillary Clinton in the process.
Never Again Pledge: Tech Workers Oppose Donald Trump Muslim Registry On Fears Of Mass Deportations And Genocide
On fears of mass deportations and genocide, hundreds of technology workers from Amazon, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Mozilla and a slew of other companies signed a pledge not to help Donald Trump's administration create a Muslim registry.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Could Be The First To Rock New Bluetooth 5.0 With Quadruple Range And Double Speed
The Samsung Galaxy S8 could be the first smartphone to feature the latest Bluetooth 5, gaining a notable edge against rivals. Bluetooth 5 rocks double the speed and four times the range of Blueooth 4, while also increasing broadcast message capacity.
Powerball, Donald Trump And 'Pokémon GO' Are What People Searched For Most In 2016, Google Reveals
Google released its Year in Search 2016 stats, showing the top trending searches of the year. In the United States, Powerball, Donald Trump and 'Pokémon GO' led the charge, but we've also had interesting searches on slime, snow cream and more.
Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4 Adds Single Sign-On, In-App Billing And Reinstates Wear 1.0 Functions
Google released the Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4, adding new features such as single sign-on and in-app billing. At the same time, the latest beta also reinstates features from earlier versions of the platform, based on developer feedback.
How To Downgrade From iOS 10.2 To 10.1.1 Or 10.1: Quick Tips For iPhone And iPad Owners
Apple packed iOS 10.2 with a slew of new features, but if you're unhappy with it for some reason here's how to downgrade to iOS 10.1 or iOS 10.1.1. There's only a small window to downgrade, so time is of the essence.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Deals: Walmart Offers Big Discount For Select Surface Pro 4 Intel Core i5 Models
Walmart has cut the price of select Surface Pro 4 models with Intel Core i5 processors, allowing for notable savings. The older Surface Pro 3 is on sale as well, with select models getting discounts of up to $931.
'Pokémon GO' Tips And Tricks: How To Hatch New Pokémon From Eggs
The latest 'Pokémon GO' update rolled out with new content, including Gen 2 Pokémon. You need to walk between 2 and 10 km to hatch the new Pokémon, so here's what you need to know.
Bill Gates Leads $1 Billion Green Energy Fund To Combat Climate Change: Jack Ma, Jeff Bezos Join The Initiative
Bill Gates and some of the world's richest individuals teamed up to pledge a $1 billion investment fund as part of an initiative called Breakthrough Energy Ventures. The fund aims to help advance clean energy production to counter climate change.
iOS 10.2 Features: Latest Update Brings New Emoji, TV App And More: Here's What You Get
Apple has officially released iOS 10.2 for the general public, adding a slew of new tricks and improvements. The update brings more than 100 new emoji, a new TV app, single sign-on for cable TV, new wallpapers, a videos app widget and more, so here's what you get.
Apple AirPods Release Date: Wireless Earphones On Sale Now, But Shipping Is Already Slipping
Apple has finally released its AirPods after months of delays. The wireless headphones are on sale now at the Apple Store and will start shipping soon, but the high demand is already creating backlog.
Google Store Drops Google Pixel C Prices: $100 Off Tablet, $50 Discount On Pixel C Keyboard
Google has slashed the prices of its Pixel C Tablet and Keyboard, offering notable discounts for a limited time only. The slate is now $100 off, while the Pixel C Keyboard is $50 off.
