Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Google News Wants You To Get Your Facts Straight Before Election Day
Amid a U.S. presidential campaign riddled with misinformation, lies and biased stories, Google News just got a new fact-checking tool for news stories. Facebook, your turn.
Acer Swift 7, World's Thinnest Laptop, Released In US: Price, Specs And Availability
The new Acer Swift 7 is the world's thinnest laptop, and it's now available for purchase in the United States. Amazon and Best Buy already list the device as out of stock at the time of writing, but Acer still has it in store.
HTC Bolt Leaks In The Wild, Borrows Controversial Page From Apple's Playbook: No Headphone Jack
The HTC Bolt has leaked in the wild for the first time, so what can we expect? Not a headphone jack, based on the latest images and spec details.
No Explosives On Board: DoT Officially Bans The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 From US Flights
The Department of Transportation (DoT) has officially banned the fiery Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from U.S. flights altogether following two recalls over exploding batteries. The ban goes into effect on Saturday and also prohibits shipping the device as air cargo.
HP Spectre And Envy Updates May Turn Things Around, But HP Job Cuts Are Inevitable: Up To 4,000 Layoffs Planned
HP announced that it will cut between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs over three years, in a bid to offset sluggish PC demand. The layoffs will be across the board, and 1,000 of those positions could be outsourced.
No PlayStation? No Problem! Sony To Launch At Least Five Smartphone Games In 2018
Sony said back in March that its new ForwardWorks mobile gaming division will bring PlayStation games to Android and iOS, but offered no timeframe. A new report now claims that at least five Sony smartphone games will launch in March 2018.
$549 Hover Camera Passport Is A Fully Enclosed, Foldable Drone That Needs No FAA Approval [Video]
The Hover Camera Passport drone is finally on sale at $549, promising great bang for the buck. The Passport is truly foldable, fully enclosed and has some neat photography tricks up its sleeve, ready to challenge the GoPro Karma and DJI Mavic Pro.
Verizon Rethinking Yahoo Deal: Massive Yahoo Email Hack May Have 'Material' Impact On The Acquisition
Yahoo's massive email hack could have a 'material' impact on the deal with Verizon. The impact of the data breach could give Verizon 'reasonable basis' to withdraw from the $4.84 billion deal to buy Yahoo.
Twitter's Periscope Producer Goes Beyond Smartphones: Stream From Professional Cameras, Drones, Hardware Encoders And More
Twitter's Periscope is breaking beyond mobile streaming from tablets and smartphones. With the new Periscope Producer, users will be able to stream higher-quality content from professional cameras, drones, studio editing rigs, VR headsets and more.
Samsung Will Pay Customers To Stay Loyal To Its Brand Despite Second Galaxy Note 7 Recall
Samsung customers who exchange their Galaxy Note 7 and stick to the Samsung brand will get four times more credits than those who switch to the competition. The move is Samsung's latest attempt to ensure customer loyalty despite the second Galaxy Note 7 recall.
Apple Mac Sales Keep Sliding, Marking 13.4 Percent Drop In Growth: Will New Macs Turn Things Around?
Amid a sluggish PC market and a lack of updates, Apple's Mac sales have dropped 13.4 percent. Will the upcoming MacBook Pro and MacBook Air be able to boost sales again?
Google FameBit Acquisition To Make Brands More Prominent On YouTube, Connecting Creators With Marketers
Google has officially announced its fresh acquisition of FameBit, a social media marketing company that connects creators with marketers. Here's what this means for YouTubers, brands and existing FameBit users.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Discontinuation Deals Heavy Blow: Estimated $17 Billion In Lost Sales
Samsung has recalled the Galaxy Note 7 for the second time, and it may deal a heavy blow to the company. The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco could burn a $17 billion hole in Samsung's pocket, not to mention damage its brand and reputation.
Google Project Fi Group Plan: Up To 6 People On 1 Account, Cheaper Than Individual Plans
Google has added a neat new group plan option to Project Fi, and it's cheaper than individual plans. You can add up to six people on the same account and easily manage it, while also enjoying other perks.
Sprint 1Million Project Pledges Free Wireless Devices And Service To Bring One Million Disadvantaged Kids Online
Sprint has announced a new initiative called the 1Million Project, which aims to deliver free mobile devices and high-speed internet connectivity to one million underprivileged high school students in the United States.
Apple vs. Samsung: US Supreme Court Takes First Design Patent Case In More Than A Century
The Apple vs. Samsung patent dispute has escalated all the way to the highest court in the United States, marking the first time in 120 years that the Supreme Court will hear a patent design case.
UK Government Bans Apple Watch From Cabinet Meetings, But Why? Hint: Fear The Russians
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has banned the Apple Watch from cabinet meetings on fears of Russian hackers. Has it gone too far, considering that the Apple Watch can't even be online on its own?
Beware Of Tesla Autopilot: It's A 'Considerable Traffic Hazard,' Warns German Study
A new study from Germany's Federal Highway Research Institute again raises concerns regarding the Tesla Autopilot system. The report warns that it can be a 'considerable traffic hazard,' but Tesla CEO Elon Musk disagrees.
Facebook Workplace Business Software Finally Launches To Take On Slack: Enterprise Social Networking, Anyone?
Facebook at Work has finally exited its extensive closed beta, rolling out on desktop and mobile as Workplace by Facebook. The enterprise social networking and messaging service comes with neat tricks and aggressive pricing, gunning for Slack.
Elon Musk Teases 'Unexpected' Tesla Announcement Soon: What Could It Be?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to Twitter to tease an Oct. 17 product unveiling that will be 'unexpected by many.' What could it be?
AT&T Drops Galaxy Note 7: No Longer Offering Replacement Note 7 Units Until Samsung Sorts It Out
AT&T stopped carrying the Galaxy Note 7 altogether amid new reports claiming that even the new, 'safe' units are catching fire. The carrier is still accepting recalled Galaxy Note 7 units, but it's no longer offering replacement Note 7 units until Samsung solves the issue.
Galaxy Note 7 Issues Escalate: More Replacement Units Catch Fire, Suspicious Text From Samsung Rep Makes It Worse
Samsung said it fixed the Galaxy Note 7 issues after the recall, but it doens't seem quite so. More replacement Galaxy Note 7 units caught fire and a suspicious text message reportedly from a Samsung representative makes things even more dubious.
Verizon To Handle Android Updates For Its Google Pixel Smartphones, But Google Will Push Monthly Security Updates
Google has chosen Verizon as its exclusive carrier partner for the Pixel and Pixel XL, and Big Red will be in charge of when Android updates are rolled out. On the bright side, Google will deliver the monthly Android security updates itself.
Snapchat Going Public? Parent Company Reportedly Planning March IPO At $25 Billion Valuation
Snap Inc. is reportedly planning to go public in late March 2017, at a valuation of $25 billion or more. Should this IPO occur, it would mark the biggest company to go public on the U.S. exchange since 2014.
Snapchat Stories Clone, Instagram Stories, Skyrockets To 100 Million Daily Users In Just Two Months
Snapchat Stories clone Instagram Stories launched just two months ago and it already reached an impressive 100 million daily active users. Considering Instagram's user base and Instagram Stories' prime real estate position within the service, is that really a surprise?
Oculus Connect 3: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Teases Standalone VR Headset That Won't Need A Phone Or PC
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave the world a taste of the company's VR future at Oculus Connect 3, showing off a standalone VR headset that doens't require a phone or a PC.
LinkedIn Launches Open Candidates: Look For Jobs Discreetly, Without Tipping Off Your Boss
Looking for a new job, but don't want your current boss to find out? LinkedIn wants to help through Open Candidates, a new service to help users seek new employment opportunities without tipping off their current employer.
Exploding Battery Woes Continue: Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7, Presumably Fixed, Catches Fire On Southwest Plane
Samsung put the Galaxy Note 7 back on sale globally after the recall, saying that it had fixed the overheating and exploding battery issues. If so, how come a replacement Galaxy Note 7 just caught fire on a Southwest Airlines Plane?
Pebble 2 Review Roundup: Good Battery And Affordable Price, But Don't Expect Too Much
The first Pebble 2 reviews are in, so let's see what critics think about this affordable gadget that tries to combine smartwatch and fitness tracking functionality without compromising battery life.
Google's First Project Tango Smartphone Coming Next Month As Lenovo Phab2 Pro
Google's first Project Tango smartphone, the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, was delayed to this fall but it's finally getting closer to release. The augmented reality smartphone will hit the scene next month at $499 unlocked.
