Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Huawei Honor 8 US Version Taps Deezer For 'A World Of Trending Music' - Coming Soon
Huawei's Honor brand teamed up with Deezer to make its Honor 8 more attractive, promising 'a world of trending music.' The Honor 8 will make its U.S. debut on Aug. 16 in San Francisco, apparently rocking some neat Deezer freebies.
Facebook Blocking Ad Blockers On Desktop, But At Least You Can Tailor Your Ad Experience
Facebook announced that from now on it will bypass ad blockers on the desktop version of its social network. This means that you'll see ads on Facebook even if you have ad-blocking software in place, but at least you'll be able to customize what type of ads you see.
Twitter Moments Wants More Creators: Expanding Soon To Everyone
Twitter Moments has so far been curated by Twitter's own team and a handful of publishing partners, but that's about to change soon. In the coming months, Twitter Moments will open up to more creators, eventually reaching all users.
Free Artem Vaulin: Ira Rothken Asks US To Drop Charges And Release Kickass Torrents Ringleader ASAP
Kickass Torrents purported ringleader Artem Vaulin is still in prison, but his lawyers are pushing for his release. Led by Ira Rothken, the defense urges the U.S. DOJ to dismiss the criminal complaint against Vaulin and free him as soon as possible.
After Germany Attacks, Facebook Pledges To Cooperate With Authorities To Fight Terrorism
Facebook has denied allegations of being reluctant in complying with German authorities' requests for user data, arguing that many requests were in fact poorly formulated. Nevertheless, the social network pledges to cooperate and help authorities fight terrorism.
HP Powerup Backpack Rocks A 22400 mAh Battery To Charge Devices On The Go: Preorders Now Open
HP has designed a Powerup Backpack with a hefty 22,400 mAh battery, able to charge your laptop, phone and tablet on the go. The HP Powerup Backpack is already available for preorder on Amazon, sporting a neat price for its features.
Faster Apple Watch 2 Expected This Year With Larger Battery, GPS And More Upgrades, But Mainly Unchanged Design
The Apple Watch 2 should launch later this year with a new, faster processor, a GPS radio and more neat upgrades, but the same overall form factor. Another version, meanwhile, could pack more minor upgrades.
First 'Pokémon GO' Master To Catch 'Em All In US Scores Another Win: Caught All 145 Worldwide
Pokémon may be harder to catch following the latest update, but one 'Pokémon GO' power player proved it's possible. The New Yorker who caught all 142 pocket monsters in the U.S. headed overseas and caught all 145 Pokémon worldwide.
Will The Torrentz Shutdown Kill Torrenting? Highly Unlikely, But It Does Change The Torrent Scene
Torrentz, the world's largest torrent search engine, has reached the end of its road and quietly shut down operations. While it's a sad moment for the torrent world, torrenting will live on.
'Pokémon GO' Hits 15 Countries In Asia And Oceania, But Still Not Available In India, China Or Korea
'Pokémon GO' has expanded to Asia and parts of Oceania, reaching 15 countries on Aug. 5. India, China and Korea, however, are still left out in the cold.
Nexus 6 Data Connection Issues Affect Users Worldwide, T-Mobile Confirms
If you're experiencing LTE data connection issues on your Nexus 6, you are not alone: T-Mobile confirmed the issues are affecting users worldwide. A Google engineer also acknowledged that Google is aware of the issue and is looking into the matter.
Xiaomi Mi VR Play Headset Officially Debuts: Beefed-Up Google Cardboard Alternative? [Video]
Xiaomi joined the virtual reality race with its first VR headset, the Mi VR Play. The gadget is pretty basic and simplistic, likely gunning for the Google Cardboard.
Apple Music Scores Exclusive Rights To Stream Britney Spears' New 'Glory' Album, Available For Preorder Now
Apple Music scored another win, bagging the exclusive rights to stream Britney Spears' upcoming album titled 'Glory.' The studio release is set to launch later this month, but preorders are already open and early customers get a treat.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Highlights: Top 5 Features You'll Love
Samsung has officially unveiled its new Galaxy Note 7 powerhouse, packing advanced features worthy of a powerhouse. Here are the top 5 features that will likely make you fall in love with the new Galaxy Note 7.
Google Chrome For Android Now Loads Faster, Enabling Smooth Video With Less Battery Drain
Google announced a new neat update with Chrome 52 for Android. The latest version of the Chrome mobile browser brings improvements to make video faster and smoother, while also optimizing battery consumption.
Instagram Takes On Snapchat With Its Own Ephemeral 'Stories' Rolling Out Soon For Android And iOS
Instagram may have just declared war on Snapchat, launching its own 'Stories' with 24-hour ephemeral content. Competition is heating up with the new 'Instagram Stories,' set to hit Android and iOS in the coming weeks.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Clone In The Works At Xiaomi? Dual-Curved Screen Mi Note Edge Leaks Out
An unannounced Xiaomi device has leaked online in a 'spy shot,' and it looks like a Galaxy Note 7 clone. Sporting a sleek dual-curved screen and an uncanny resemblance to Samsung's flagship, the device could launch as the Mi Note Edge.
Nintendo Explains Pokémon GO Plus Delay: Production Issues Not To Blame
Nintendo confirmed last week that it pushed back the Pokémon GO Plus release to September instead of July, but it offered no reason for the delay so far. The company is now clearing the air, explaining why it decided to push back the launch.
HTC Vive UK Price Surges Post-Brexit: Currency Valuation Changes, GBP Current Value To Blame
The HTC Vive VR system just got more expensive in the UK. In the Brexit aftermath, the Vive UK price now sits at £759 ($1,000) plus P&P, effective on Aug. 1.
Delphi Launching Self-Driving Taxi Service In Singapore: Pilot Test Set For Next Year
Delphi teamed up with the Singapore LTA to run a pilot program for an on-demand self-driving taxi service next year. This marks a major milestone toward autonomous vehicle adoption, and self-driving cab rides should be far more affordable.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Release Date Leaks For Europe, Tipping Launch Two Weeks After Unveiling
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has been rumored to go on sale on the same date as its unveiling on Aug. 2. New information, however, now pegs the European release date two weeks later.
First Official Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Ad Drops Hints Before The Big Unveiling Next Week [Video]
The very first Samsung Galaxy Note 7 official ad just hit the scene. Teasing the device ahead of its big debut on Aug. 2, the video offers some clues as to what to expect from the Galaxy Note 7 phablet.
Sluggish Microsoft Phone Business Leading To 2,850 Layoffs By Mid-2017
Microsoft announced more job cuts for the phone hardware and sales segment. In its annual 10-K report, the company said it plans to cut 2,850 more jobs by the end of the fiscal year, that is, June 2017.
Tumblr Ads Rolling Out So Bloggers Can Start Making Money From Their Sites
Tumblr announced that it's rolling out ads across all of its blogs, enabling bloggers to make some money from their sites. Those who don't want any part of this can opt out.
Sorry, 'Pokémon GO' Plus Accessory Will Not Launch This Month: Nintendo Confirms Delay
If you're eagerly waiting for the 'Pokémon GO' Plus accessory to launch this month, you may not like this news. Nintendo has confirmed the device is facing delays and the promised July release is off the table.
BlackBerry DTEK50 Launches As 'World's Most Secure Android Smartphone,' But Is It Too Late For BlackBerry? [Video]
BlackBerry launched a new DTEK50 Android smartphone, which it claims to be the 'world's most secure.' Considering the company's downward spiral in recent years, however, is the DTEK50 too little, too late?
Microsoft Office 365 Updates: Meet Word Researcher And Editor [Video]
Microsoft announced some cool new updates hitting Office 365 in July, and Word got a couple of neat treats. With new Researcher and Editor features, Word aims to make it easier to write a research paper.
'Pokémon GO' Breaks More Records: 50 Million Google Play Downloads, 75 Million Estimated Downloads On Android And iOS Combined
'Pokémon GO' topped 50 million downloads on Google Play, hitting the milestone faster than any mobile game. Combined with iOS installs, the game is estimated to be on 75 million devices worldwide.
Apple Store In Chicago Targeted In Fraud Scheme: Six Arrested, $10,000 Worth Of Stolen Merchandise Recovered
Six people were arrested and charged for taking part in an 'organized criminal enterprise' to defraud Apple Stores in the Chicago area. Authorities recovered more than $10,000 worth of Apple products from the suspects.
Amazon Drone Testing Expands In Britain Thanks To Partnership With UK Government
Amazon announced a new partnership with the UK government to expand its drone testing in the country. The work should pave the way to making Amazon's commercial drone delivery service a reality.
