Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Kanye West Meltdown: Google, Facebook And Mark Zuckerberg Lied To You, Fake News Make People Feel They Lost
Another concert, another Kanye West meltdown. This time, the rapper went off about Beyonce, Jay-Z, the internet, the radio and how Facebook and Google lied to you, among other things.
Amazon Turns Its Digital Assistant Into A Foodie: 60,000 Recipes For Cooking With Alexa Allrecipes Skill
A new Allrecipes Alexa skill can now help around the kitchen, bringing 60,000 recipes to try out. Users can search recipes based on the name of the dish, the ingredients they have or the time it would take, and Alexa will read the instructions out loud.
Amazon And Fiat Chrysler Team Up To Sell Cars Online, But Only In Italy For Now
Fiat and Amazon have announced an intriguing initiative to sell cars online. Only three vehicle models are available and only in Italy, but extra discounts are in store for online shoppers.
Google Play Starts Adding 4K Movies But Those Extra Pixels Won't Come Cheap
Google has quietly started adding 4K movies to Google Play, but some titles cost nearly double their HD versions. The rollout is not official yet, but some titles are reportedly up for grabs already.
AT&T Can Now Send Texts Using Amazon Voice Assistant Alexa
AT&T has added a new feature that allows customers to send text messages via Amazon's Alexa digital assistant. The new AT&T Send Message Skill kicks in on Nov. 18, the same day AT&T will also start selling the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot.
$2 Billion Tesla SolarCity Merger Gets Shareholder Approval, Deal Closing Soon: How Will It Benefit Homeowners?
Tesla and SolarCity shareholders have finally approved the merger, with the transaction expected to complete in the next few days. The combined companies aim to provide all-electric vehicles and clean-energy equipment to homeowners, making a compelling proposition.
Apple Announces iPhone 6 Plus Touch Disease Repair Program To Fix Multitouch: It's Not Free, But It's Cheaper
Apple acknowledged that some iPhone 6 Plus units are affected by the so-called iPhone Touch Disease and it's launching a program to address the issues. The repair is still not free, but at least it costs much less than it used to.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Fuels More Mobile Horsepower Built On Samsung 10nm Process: Faster Charging, Better Performance
Qualcomm has announced its latest Snapdragon 835 processor build on Samsung's 10nm FinFET technology, boasting greater efficiency, increased performance and faster charging thanks to Quick Charge 4.
Verizon Wireless And Sprint Launch Blue Coral Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: Pricing, Options And Deals
Sprint and Verizon Wireless have officially started selling the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge in Blue Coral. Here's what you need to know regarding pricing, options and promotional offers such as BOGO deals.
Amazon Adds More Black Friday Deals On Electronics, Toys, Games, Books And More: 35 Days Of Discounts
Amazon has announced more Black Friday deals, with various promotional discounts set to run between Nov. 16 and Dec. 22 for a hefty 35 days of deals. The retailer is offering attractive price cuts on TVs and other electronics, toys, smart home devices, home improvement items and more.
Twitter Crackdown On Online Abuse Suspends Multiple Alt-Right Accounts: 'This Is Corporate Stalinism,' Richard Spencer Complains
Twitter has been cracking down on racist trolls and online abuse, and as a result, a number of alt-right accounts are suspended. Prominent alt-right leader Richard Spencer, whom Twitter also blocked, calls it "corporate Stalinism" with "execution squads across the alt-right."
Google Allo Ups Emoji Game: Update Brings Smart Emoji Button, Fantastic Beasts Stickers And Chat Themes
Google has added a new update to Allo, its smart messaging app for Android and iOS. Users can now enjoy a smart emoji button that offers emoji and sticker predictions, as well as new chat themes to spice things up.
After OpenAI Partnership, Microsoft Joins The Linux Foundation To Dive Deeper Into Open-Source Code
Microsoft has officially become a Platinum member of the Linux Foundation, pledging to drive innovation under open-source terms. The news comes just one day after the company announced a partnership with the Elon Musk-backed OpenAI nonprofit, marking major milestones toward open sourcing.
T-Mobile Announces Magenta Friday Sale Before Black Friday: Two Free Lines For A Family Of Four
T-Mobile announced new pre-Black Friday deals part of Magenta Friday, as well as actual Black Friday offers set to kick off on Thanksgiving. Two free lines for a family of four and other additional perks are in store, so here's the deal.
Google Wifi Preorders Now Open: $129, Shipping In December
Google has finally started taking preorders for its powerful Google Wifi router, with shipping set for next month. A single Google Wifi costs $129, but you can also get a three-pack at an attractive price to cover a larger surface.
Snapchat Goes Public: Snap Inc Files For Secret IPO At Potential $25 Billion Valuation
Snapchat parent company, Snap Inc., has apparently filed for a secret IPO with SEC. The company is seeking to raise $4 billion, which would give it a valuation between $25 and $35 billion.
Google Launches PhotoScan App To Easily Digitize Old Photos: Features, Tradeoffs And How It Works [Video]
Google launched a new Android and iOS app called PhotoScan, aiming to digitize old photo prints with ease, without buying a scanner. The app comes from the same team behind Google Photos, so here's what it has to offer.
Super Mario Run Release Date Set For Dec. 15 On iOS And It's Free, But Not Really [Video]
Nintendo has officially announced a Dec. 15 'Super Mario Run' release date for iOS. The game will be free to start, but those looking for the full experience will have to buy it.
Best Buy Offers Up To $300 Gift Card With LG G5 Purchase On Verizon, Sprint Or AT&T Installment Plans
Best Buy has kicked off a promotion on the LG G5, offering gift cards of up to $300 when purchasing the device on an installment plan with Sprint, Verizon or AT&T. Prices and offers vary based on carrier, so here's what's on the table.
Microsoft Partners With Elon Musk-Backed OpenAI To Democratize Artificial Intelligence: What Does This Mean?
Microsoft has announced a new partnership with Elon Musk's OpenAI nonprofit to advance and democratize artificial intelligence. Between OpenAI and Microsoft AI and Research, open-source AI breakthroughs should not take too long to surface.
Sony Xperia XZ And Xperia X Compact Get November Security Update
Sony has started pushing the November Android security patch to its Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact. The update is rolling out now over-the-air, so be on the lookout for the new build numbers.
Samsung Pay Rewards Program Brings Unprecedented Incentives For A Digital Wallet: Here's How It Works
Samsung announced the launch of a new rewards program for Samsung Pay users, introducing Samsung Rewards. The program aims to incentivize users to rely on the service more by offering various perks when they shop with Samsung Pay.
Microsoft Black Friday 2016 Deals Revealed: $429 Off Surface Pro 4, $400 Off Surface Book, Lumia BOGO And More
Microsoft has revealed its Black Friday 2016 deals, offering steep discounts on a number of Surface devices, Windows 10 PCs, Xbox One consoles, games, Xbox Live Gold subscriptions, Office Home and more. Check out what's in store.
Apple Pay Gets Into Charity, Now Lets You Donate To Nonprofits Such As UNICEF, American Red Cross And More
Apple entered the holiday mood with an update to Apple Pay, now allowing users to donate to nonprofit organizations quickly and easily. A total of 19 organizations are already on board, with more to follow in the coming months.
Apple Tested Touch Screens On Macs, But Found It Absurd: MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Is As Far As It Goes
Apple has apparently toyed with the idea of adding multi-touch to the Mac, but thought it would be a disaster. The MacBook Pro's touch bar is one thing, but adding touch to a 27-inch iMac would be absurd and it's not going to happen, says Apple's Phil Schiller.
Kickass Torrents Owner Artem Vaulin Denied Motion To Drop Charges: KAT Was A 'Flea Market For Infringing Files,' US Court Argues
Kickass Torrents ringleader, Artem Vaulin, just got another blow in the United States. The U.S. court denied his motion to have the charges against him dropped, and even compared him to a drug lord seeking immunity because he didn't take drugs.
Google Pixel XL vs LG V20 Performance Test: Which Is Faster? [Video]
The Google Pixel XL and LG V20, two of the most powerful smartphones of 2016, went head to head in a performance test. Both are true powerhouses, but which performed better?
AdultFriendFinder Data Breach Exposes 300M Accounts, Even Those Deleted: Ashley Madison Hack Suddenly Seems Small
A massive data breach hit AdultFriendFinder, explosing more than 300 million accounts, even those that were deleted. The hack also affected other current or former holdings of Adult Friend Network, including Penthouse which it no longer owns.
Facebook Taps The Dark Web To Buy Stolen Passwords Off Black Market, But It's For Your Protection
Facebook has been diving into the dark web to buy stolen passwords, the company's chief security officer has acknowledged. It may sound shady, but it's part of an effort to increase security and protect users.
Apple AirPods Release Date Might Not Be This Year After All: Barclays
Apple delayed the AirPods release date back in October and the wireless earphones have yet to hit the market. According to analysts, the AirPods will enter production in December at last, which means they might not be ready in time for a 2016 launch.
