Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Hideo Kojima Talks Metal Gear Survive: 'Where Do Zombies Fit In With That?'
Konami unveiled new 'Metal Gear Survive' gameplay footage, but fans of the franchise are not exactly impressed. What does 'Metal Gear' creator Hideo Kojima has to say about 'Survive,' the first game in the franchise since he departed?
Apple Shows Off iPhone 7 Water Resistance And Low-Light Camera Prowess: 'Practically Magic' [Video]
Apple released a couple of new iPhone 7 ads to showcase the smartphone's cool low-light camera performance and durability thanks to IP67 water resistance. Both ads show off the smartphone's capabilities, which are 'practically magic.'
Lyft Vows Transportation Revolution: Self-Driving Cars To Rule Rides, Abolishing Car Ownership By 2025
Lyft cofounder and president John Zimmer has outlined bold ambitions for the company's future. In what it calls the 'third transportation revolution,' Lyft plans to eliminate the need to own a car in the U.S. by 2025, instead relying on its self-driving cars.
iPhone 7 Dropped From A Helicopter Continues To Work - Check This Out [Video]
The iPhone 7 was dropped from a helicopter and lived to tell the story. Not only did the smartphone survive, but it also continued recording even after its epic fall as seen in this video.
Is Your Galaxy Note 7 Exploding? Samsung's Special IMEI Tool Goes Live So You Can Check
The official Samsung Galaxy Note 7 IMEI tool is now live, the company announced. With this tool, users can check whether their Galaxy Note 7 is a ticking time bomb part of the batch with exploding batteries.
iPhone 7 Waterproof Tests Submerge Device In Fresh Water, Soda, Hot Coffee And The Ocean [Video]
Apple officially released its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on Friday, and the first waterproof tests are starting to hit the scene. Check out these videos to see how the smartphones handle water, soda, hot coffee and the salty water of the ocean.
LG X Power Hits Sprint And Boost Mobile: Huge Battery, Budget Price And First MediaTek Smartphone On A CDMA Carrier
The affordable LG X Power brings its huge battery to Sprint and Boost Mobile, but that's not the only highlight. This model packs a MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor, marking the first time a CDMA carrier releases a MediaTek-powered smartphone.
$299 Kangaroo Notebook Launches As World's First Modular Notebook, Bundling Separate Mini PCs Running Windows 10
InFocus unveiled 'the world's first modular notebook,' introducing the intriguing Kangaroo Notebook. The gadget comes with a display, dock, and two separate PC modules with their own CPU, storage and RAM, boasting a new level of content segregation and privacy.
As iPhone 7 Sold Out, Apple Offers Gift Cards To Appease Disappointed Fans
It's a sad day for iPhone fans around the world, as the Jet Black iPhone 7 and all iPhone 7 Plus models have already sold out before they even hit retail. To make up for it, Apple handed out $100 gift certificates to a few of the people waiting in line.
'South Park: The Fractured But Whole' RPG Game Delayed Until 2017, Ubisoft Confirms
Sorry, 'South Park' fans. Ubisoft officially confirmed that the hilarious RPG 'South Park: The Fractured But Whole' will not launch this year after all.
iOS 10 Issues: Carrier Settings Cause Service Blackouts For T-Mobile Customers, But Apple Promises A Fix
After bricking iPhones and iPads, iOS 10 is now knocking some T-Mobile users offline. The iOS 10 issues seem to affect owners of three iPhone models, but Apple is working on a fix and promised a solution within 48 hours.
Best Browser For Battery Life? Still Edge, Says Microsoft, Claiming Superiority Over Firefox, Chrome And Opera [Video]
Microsoft scored a new win in the browser wars, at least according to its own tests. The company claims that its Edge browser with Windows 10 Anniversary Update beats Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Opera by far.
Epson FastPhoto Launches As World's Fastest Photo Scanner: One Photo Per Second And Cool Tricks To Boot [Video]
Epson launched a new high-speed scanning system with impressive features, including scanning one photo per second at 300 dpi. The Epson FastFoto FF-640 scanner is now on sale at various retailers, but it's not exactly cheap.
iPhone 7 vs Galaxy S7 Specs Compared: Should You Switch?
The iPhone 7 recently made its debut as one of the hottest flagships of this year, and it's gunning straight for the Galaxy S7. For those pondering whether to switch to the iPhone 7, let's take a closer look at specs to see if they're worth jumping ship.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Finds Augmented Reality Bigger Than VR, But Both Are 'Incredibly Interesting' - Is Apple Joining The Party?
Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about augmented reality and virtual reality in an exclusive interview with ABC News, hinting at Apple plans for this segment. Cook finds AR bigger than VR, albeit both technologies are 'incredibly interesting.'
iOS 10: Top 5 Features Worth The Upgrade
Apple officially released its latest mobile operating system, and it packed a slew of neat changes and features aiming to enhance the overall experience. We've compiled a list of the top five features you may love, so here's what you get.
All-New Amazon Echo Dot Coming Soon, At A Lower Price: Amazon Spilled The Beans Early
Amazon has accidentally spilled the beans about an all-new Echo Dot speaker, which will be even cheaper than the original model. The upcoming gadget will bring Alexa to the party for just $49.99.
Galaxy Note 7 Exploding Battery Quick Fix: Note 7 Software Update To Limit Recharging To 60 Percent
Samsung has come up with a quick fix for the Galaxy Note 7 exploding battery: charging the device only up to 60 percent. This battery charging cap will roll out soon through a software patch, aiming to ensure the battery no longer overheats.
iOS 10 Update Bricked iPhones And Required iTunes For Restoration, But Apple Says It Fixed The Issue
Apple's latest iOS 10 mobile operating system rolled out on Tuesday, but a number of users experienced issues with the update bricking their devices and requiring iTunes restoration. Apple acknowledged the glitch, but said it promptly fixed it.
iPhone 7 Preorder Issues: Apple Faces Lawsuit For Prioritizing New Customers Over iPhone Upgrade Program Members
Disgruntled iPhone upgraders have filed a lawsuit against Apple over the company's iPhone 7 preorder system. The lawsuit alleges that Apple prioritized new customers, while loyal iPhone Upgrade Program members were told to 'check back later.'
Purported Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) Leaked Images Show Off Premium Design For The Ultrathin Midranger
The alleged Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) has surfaced online in some high-quality renders, showing off a sleek design. If you're waiting for Samsung's next premium-looking midranger, here's what it could look like.
HTC Teases 'Edgier' Sept. 20 Event, But Don't Expect The Google Nexus/ Pixel Smartphones Just Yet
HTC dropped another #BeEdgier teaser for its upcoming event next week and we wouldn't blame you if you hoped to see the rumored Google Nexus/ Pixel smartphones. HTC's Sept. 20 event, however, will likely focus on other devices, so here's what we expect.
Instagram Text Filters Aim To Fight Online Abuse, But Trolls May Still Bypass Them Like They Did On Twitter
Instagram has just rolled out text filters to block unwanted, hateful and abusive comments, but will it succeed? Twitter released similar tools last month, and trolls still managed to bypass the filters.
Facebook Messenger Hooks 300 Million People On Audio And Video Calling, And It's Just Getting Started
Facebook Messenger has grown tremendously since its launch, and it's going strong, hitting another important milestone. Out of its one billion users, 300 million are using voice and video calling each month.
Apple's Self-Driving Car Project Rebooted: Layoffs, Tests And Shift To Software
Apple has been shaking things up within Project Titan, according to a new report. Amid dozens of layoffs and a refocus on software, however, the company reportedly started real-world testing on a closed track.
T-Mobile Offers Free iPhone 7 With Older iPhone Trade-In
Apple finally unveiled its latest iPhone and exciting carrier offers are already shaping up. T-Mobile, for instance, is offering the iPhone 7 for free when trading in one of four older iPhone models.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Exploding Battery Woes Escalate: FAA Warns Against Using The Device During Flights
In a highly unusual move, the FAA has warned airline passengers not to use the Galaxy Note 7 during flights. This follows a similar decision from Australian airlines in the aftermath of Samsung's Note 7 recall over exploding batteries.
Google Chrome 53 For Android Brings Credit Card Support, Android Pay And More: Rolling Out Now
Google's Chrome 53 for Android is finally rolling out, bringing a number of notable improvements. Among the highlights, the new version brings support for credit cards and Android Pay.
Microsoft Surface All-In-One (AIO) PC Codenamed 'Cardinal' Tipped To Debut In October
The rumored Microsoft Surface All-in-One PC will reportedly be the star of the company's Fall hardware event, breaking cover in late October. The Surface AIO, purportedly codenamed 'Cardinal,' could come in three sizes and go head to head with Apple's iMac.
New Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet Brings Alexa To Mobile (Sort Of) And It's Even Cheaper: $89.99
Amazon launched a new Fire HD 8 and with it, the company is bringing Alexa to mobile for the first time. The tablet sports several improvements over its predecessor and costs just $89.99.
