Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Jet Black iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Availability Revised: No More Long Shipping Delays
Apple has revised the availability of its Jet Black iPhones, and it means great news for fans. The Jet Black iPhone 7 will ship immediately, while the Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus will arrive in time for Christmas.
Forget 'Game Of Thrones': Amazon's 'The Grand Tour' Is The Most Pirated TV Program Of All Time
Amazon's 'The Grand Tour' had a record-breaking debut not only on Amazon Prime Video, but also in terms of illegal downloads. The new 'Top Gear' spinoff is now the most pirated show ever, dethroning even 'Game of Thrones.'
Games You Can Play On MacBook Pro Touch Bar: 'Pac-Man', 'Doom', 'Space Fight' And More
Apple stirred some controversy with its latest MacBook Pro, but the laptop's intriguing Touch Bar has also sparked some entertaining experiments. You can now use the Touch Bar to play the piano, play 'Pac-Man,' 'Space Fight,' 'Doom,' and more.
Skype Translator Now Offers Real-Time Translation For Calls To Mobiles And Landlines, But Here's The Catch
Microsoft expanded its real-time translation tool beyond just Skype-to-Skype calls. Microsoft Translator now works with calls to mobiles and landlines as well, but it's not for everyone just yet.
Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy Note 8 To Rock Foldable Screens In 2017: What Else To Expect?
Samsung has been trying to clean up its Galaxy Note 7 mess and is reportedly planning big upgrades for next year. The Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 expected in 2017 could rock foldable displays and more hefty changes to stand out from the crowd.
Best Buy Employees Play Santa, Buy Wii U For Teen Who Visited Store Daily To Play 'Super Smash Bros'
A teenager who would visit a Best Buy store nearly every day to play 'Super Smash Bros.' on the Wii U console on display just got a great surprise. As an early Christmas gift, some of the store employees chipped in and bought the teen his own Wii U console.
Starbucks Rewards Program Getting More Personal To Offer Unique, Personalized Incentives To Each Customer
Starbucks is getting more personal, adding a personalized rewards program to offer incentives tailored to each customer. The Starbucks app already collects plenty of user data, so it might as well put it to good use.
Britain's Royal Air Force Urged To Recruit Young Gamers To Fly Reaper Drones In Battle Against ISIS
Britain's Royal Air Force should consider recruiting 18- and 19-year-old gamers to fly combat Reaper drones to blast ISIS, a retired air marshal urged a parliamentary group. Just pull them out of their 'PlayStation bedrooms' into a Reaper cabin, he said.
Samsung Issues Galaxy Note 7 Death Sentence, But Verizon Won't Push The Kill Switch: Why?
Samsung confirmed that it will permanently disable the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States come Dec. 19, but not all carriers are on board. Verizon refuses to release the kill-switch update, issuing a statement explaining its decision.
'Pokémon GO' Nearby Tracker Expands To 'Most Regions' Worldwide
Niantic has officially announced that the 'Pokémon Go' Nearby tracker is now available to Trainers in 'most regions of the world.' The Sightings feature has also been tweaked to work like Nearby when only a few PokéStops are in range.
Facebook Brings Ghosts Of The Past: Old Photos Come Back To Life With Latest Glitch
If you've been having old photos resurface on Facebook as if they were new, you are not alone. A Facebook glitch brought back ghosts of the past and the company is looking into the matter.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update: Sony Wants To Roll Out Nougat Update Ahead Of Everyone Else (Except Google, Of Course)
Google just released Android 7.1.1 Nougat to its own Pixel and Nexus devices and Sony wants to be the first to follow suit. Sony plans push Android 7.1.1 to its devices before any other smartphone maker.
Amazon Go No-Checkout Store Is Real, But There Won't Be 2,000 Such Futuristic Shops - 'Not Even Close'
Amazon unveiled its futuristic Amazon Go grocery store this week, introducing a solution to eliminate checkout lines and registers. However, the company says it has no plans to open 2,000 such stores, 'not even close.'
Online-Only: 'Super Mario Run' iOS Game Requires An Active Internet Connection To Avoid Piracy
'Super Mario Run' creator Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the iOS game will require an always-on internet connection. One of the main reasons behind this requirement pertains to piracy concerns.
Pokémon Go Plus Accessory Goes Up For Preorder On Best Buy, But You Won't Get It This Year
Best Buy has opened up preorders for the elusive Pokémon GO Plus, offering the accessory at its original $34.99 price point. On the downside, you won't get it in time for the holidays.
Microsoft Windows 10 VR Minimum PC Specs Officially Detailed: Here's What You Need
Microsoft has officially announced the Windows 10 VR minumum system requirements, determined in collaboration with Intel through Project Evo. Good news: you won't need a super PC to enjoy VR.
Rockstar's 'Bully' Open World Game Hits Mobile: 'Bully: Anniversary Edition' Now On Android And iOS
Rockstar Games' critically acclaimed 'Bully' game from the PlayStation 2 era is now available on mobile, marking its 10th year on the market. 'Bully: Anniversary Edition' is now out for Android and iOS.
Google Puts Fake iPhone 8 And Samsung Galaxy S8 News At The Top Of Its Search Results
Searching for 'iPhone 8 price' or 'Galaxy S8 price' on Google yields convincing top results with one major issue: they're fake. Presented in a specially formatted table and seemingly legitimate, the top results are as bogus as they come.
Microsoft Takes Another Shot At ARM: Cellular PCs With Qualcomm On Board And A Better Approach Than Windows RT
Microsoft wants to deliver 'cellular PCs' starting next year, bringing Windows 10 on ARM. The Qualcom Snapdragon 835 will be the first processor supported, emulating traditional desktop apps on laptops, tablets and phones.
Apple iPhone 7 Is The Best-Selling Smartphone In US, Trumping The Samsung Galaxy S7: Kantar
The iPhone 7 was the single best-selling smartphone in the United States in the third quarter of 2016, new stats from Kantar Worldpanel reveal. The Samsung Galaxy S7 ranked third.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Spec Rumors: All-Screen, Bezel-Free Display, But No Dual Cameras
Samsung had a tough year with two Galaxy Note 7 recalls, but it will reportedly make it up next year with an all-screen, bezel-free Galaxy S8. At the same time, the company is considering dropping the dual camera due to high manufacturing costs.
iPhone 8 / iPhone 7s Rumors: Apple Could Launch A Red iPhone Next Year
Apple has traditionally stuck to classic and pastel colors for its iPhones (except the plastic iPhone 5c), but it may introduce a bold new color option next year. According to the latest rumor, a red iPhone 7s is on track for 2017.
'Uncharted 4' PS4 Bundle At $249.99 Returning Next Week: Limited-Time Deal
The 'Uncharted 4' PlayStation 4 bundle deal was so popular on Black Friday that Sony is giving it another go. Starting next week for a limited time only, the 'Uncharted 4' PS4 Slim bundle drops to $249.99 again.
'Pokémon GO' December 12 Update Confirmed As Sprint, Boost Mobile And Sprint At RadioShack Stores Become Gyms And PokéStops
Sprint has announced that its Sprint, Boost Mobile and Sprint at RadioShack stores will turn into PokéStops and Gyms for 'Pokémon GO' starting on Dec. 12. Niantic will unveil new details about the game and new Pokémon.
New T-Mobile Digits Calling Service Counters AT&T NumberSync: One Number Across All Connected Devices
T-Mobile has just launched its AT&T NumberSync rival, introducing T-Mobile Digits. The service is currently in open beta before its full rollout early next year, and it promises a complete solution and an unrivaled experience.
Mophie Juice Pack Air Battery Case For iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Now Available, Adds Wireless Charging
Mophie has released Juice Pack Air cases for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, adding extra battery life and wireless charging technology. The cases are available for purchase now.
Google App Downloads Will Go Easier On Mobile Data And Storage: Up To 90 Percent Smaller App Updates
Google has announced that it has a new trick up its sleeve, designed to shrink app downloads and updates by up to 90 percent. With File-by-File Patching, Android apps will go easier on mobile data and device storage.
Samsung Beats Apple In Supreme Court: Reassessing Damages In Federal Circuit
Samsung scored a major win against Apple on Tuesday, in a long-standing patent dispute. The Supreme Court overturned a previous federal court ruling awarding Apple nearly $400 million in damages for Samsung products that infringed on its design patents.
Best Buy Offers 32-Inch LG Smart TV With LG G5 Or LG V20 On Sprint Or Verizon
Best Buy has a new promo in store, offering a free 32-inch LG Smart TV with the purchase and activation of an LG G5 or LG V20 on Sprint or Verizon. The LG G5 also comes with additional freebies besides the smart TV.
Google Going Green To Fight Climate Change: Powering Data Centers With 100 Percent Renewable Energy In 2017
Google plans to go greener in 2017, aiming to fight climate change by using clean energy to power its data centers and offices worldwide. Google pledged to fuel its global operations on 100 percent renewable energy.
