Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Affordable HTC Desire 530 Heads To US, Rocking 'Unique Micro Splash Design'
HTC announced that its colorful and affordable Desire 530 is coming to the U.S. The handset will be available from HTC itself, as well as Verizon and T-Mobile, sporting a 'unique micro splash design.'
OnePlus 3 Tops AnTuTu Top 10 Performance Smartphones For First Half Of This Year
The latest AnTuTu Top 10 Performance Smartphones for the first half of 2016 is out, and the winner may surprise some. The recently launched OnePlus 3 ranks on top, outperforming all other contenders.
Microsoft Invites 'Bae Interns' To 'Get Lit' And Enjoy 'Hella Noms' At Its Beer Pong Party
'Hey bae intern,' wanna party? Microsoft does, and it's got beer pong, 'hella noms' and 'lots of dranks,' because 'getting lit on a Monday night' is hella cool.
Warning: Your Wearable Device Can Track Your ATM PIN And Give It Away
Wearable devices can be great allies for your fitness routine, but they could also track and disclose your sensitive info. Those sophisticated tracking sensors? They can also track your ATM PIN.
Google Now On Tap Gets Smarter: Near-Instant Translation, New Discover Section And More
Google Now on Tap got even smarter with the latest update, learning cool new tricks. The latest version offers translations from any app or web page, even those with multiple languages, and brings more features.
Google Asks Court To Sanction Oracle Lawyer For Disclosing Its Secret $1B Deal With Apple
Google renewed its court request to sanction the Oracle attorney who disclosed the confidential $1 billion search deal it had with Apple. The request argues that the reveal harmed both Google and Apple and that the lawyer violated court rules on secrecy.
Red Dead Redemption Sales Skyrocket By Nearly 8,000 Percent After Xbox One Backward Compatibility Announcement
'Red Dead Redemption' is joining the Xbox One backward compatibility list on July 8, and the confirmation sparked whopping demand. Following the announcement, sales of the game skyrocketed by nearly 8,000 percent.
OnePlus 3 UK Price And Delay Post-Brexit: Launching On July 11 At £20 Higher Price
The steady decline of the British pound post-Brexit has forced OnePlus to increase the price of its flagship smartphone, which also suffered delays. Starting on July 11, the OnePlus 3 will cost £20 ($26) more in the UK.
China Threatens To Punish News Outlets That Spread Reports On Social Media
The Cyberspace Administration of China is threatening to crack down on news outlets that spread fake reports through social media or use false information found on social media platforms. But is there more to the story?
Adultery Website Ashley Madison Under FTC Probe Amid Rebranding, Launching 'Open' Dating Hub Without Fembots
Controversial adultery website Ashley Madison is trying to rebuild its reputation and business after the massive scandal last year, but it's facing FTC scrutiny. Nevertheless, it plans a total rebranding and it's reinventing itself as the 'world's most open-minded dating community.'
$1,499 Samsung Designer Serif TV Opens Preorders In US, Exclusively Through The Museum Of Modern Art
Samsung's designer Serif TV, created by the Bouroullec Brothers, is up for preorder in the U.S. for the first time. Only the 40-inch model is available, and it sells exclusively through the Museum of Modern Art for a hefty $1,499.
Apple Software Update Will Make It Easy For US Users To Become Organ Donors
Organ transplants save lives, yet there is a donor shortage that needs to be addressed. Apple wants to help convince more people to register as organ donors with an upcoming update to the iOS 10 Health app.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Plus Could Launch Soon: Accessories Already Spotted
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge+ accessories have already popped up online, suggesting the Galaxy Note 7 may not be the only Samsung phablet to launch soon. The two devices could debut at the same time, on Aug. 2.
Microsoft Windows 10 Upgrade Notification Going Full Screen So It's Even Harder To Ignore
Microsoft has offered a full year of free upgrades to Windows 10, but that's coming to an end on July 29. To remind you that the offer expires soon, the company is now pushing full-screen Windows 10 upgrade notifications to get your attention.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition To Launch On July 7
Samsung started teasing its Galaxy S7 edge Olympic Edition and the launch is just around the corner. Get ready for the special unpacking on July 7, says the company.
Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant Now Lets You Order Millions Of Things Through Voice Commands
Amazon Alexa is a nifty virtual assistant with a lot of skills, and it just got a lot better with voice purchasing. Alexa can now order millions of items on Amazon if you tell it to do so, albeit some products are off-limits.
Facebook Funds Frozen In Brazil Over WhatsApp Encryption Controversy Surrounding International Drug Smuggling Investigation
Roughly $6 million in Facebook funds are now frozen in Brazil, as part of the encryption dispute between WhatsApp and local authorities investigating an international drug smuggling case. This move marks the latest attempt to get WhatsApp to turn over user data.
Facebook Rolls Out Personal Fundraisers In US, Enabling Individuals To Raise Money For Nonprofits
Facebook extended its fundraising tool to individual users in the United States, allowing them to raise money for their preferred causes. The rollout is limited for now, but the tool should become available to all U.S. users in the coming weeks.
Samsung Starts Selling Unlocked Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge In US: Prices And Options
Samsung has started selling the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge unlocked in the United States, ready to work on any GSM or CDMA carrier. Here's what you need to know about prices, perks and purchase options.
1 TB Microsoft Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book Expand Beyond US And Canada To Hit 10 More Markets
Microsoft has finally launched its 1 TB Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 outside the U.S. and Canada. The devices are set to hit 10 additional markets worldwide, with more to follow this summer, so here's the deal.
Google Baking Speed Test Tool Right Into Search For Instant Results
Google has apparently been working on a cool speed test tool built right into search results. This would allow users to check their internet speed in Google search and get instant answers, rather than having to access another site.
Google And Qualcomm Join Forces To Optimize More Snapdragon Processors For Project Tango
Qualcomm and Google have teamed up to expand support for Project Tango, paving the way to better augmented reality experiences. The Snapdragon 820 and future Snapdragon 800 and 600 series processors will be Tango-optimized, so here's what this means.
Deal Alert: Refurbished Samsung Galaxy S6/ S6 Edge/ S6 Edge Plus Starting At $339.99
Groupon shaved off more than $100 on select Galaxy smartphones, selling refurbished units at substantial discounts. The Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, Note 4 and S5 are on offer, so here's the deal.
Facebook Allegedly Tracks Phones' Location To Serve Friend Suggestions: How To Turn This Off
An unsettling Facebook practice has come to light: tracking your phone's location to serve up friend suggestions. This creepy feature could raise several privacy concerns, but you can choose to revoke Facebook's access to your location — here's how.
Amazon Video Adds Dolby Vision HDR Content: What You Need To Know
Amazon officially added Dolby Vision HDR content to its Amazon Video service, complementing its existing trove of HDR10 content. Here's what you need to know.
BlackBerry Hamburg Could Be A TCL Alcatel Idol 4 At Its Core
BlackBerry has been rumored to be inking a deal with TCL and some documentation now bolsters such claims. New certification found at Wi-Fi Alliance suggests that the upcoming BlackBerry Hamburg will launch as a rebranded TCL Alcatel Idol 4.
Microsoft Edge vs. Opera Browser Battery Savings: Ready, Brag, Burn
Microsoft recently bragged that its Edge browser is the best at conserving battery, and Opera took that as a challenge. Is Opera 'over the edge'?
Hyundai Tucson Deemed Safest SUV For Front Passengers: IIHS [Video]
Small SUVs provide good protection on the driver's side, but not the passenger's side. Out of seven SUVs tested, the Hyundai Tucson was the only one with good passenger side protection, a new IIHS study reveals.
'Star Trek' Actor Anton Yelchin's Death Fuels $5M Class-Action Lawsuit Against Fiat Chrysler
The freak accident that killed 'Star Trek' actor Anton Yelchin has sparked a class-action lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, which makes the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The actor's car was among the 1.1 million vehicles included in a recall over faulty gear shifters.
iOS 10 Home App Takes HomeKit To The Next Level: Easy Control, Extra Convenience
Apple added a new Home app in iOS 10, currently available in preview before the official release this fall. The Home app serves as a centralized controller for all HomeKit-enabled devices, so here are some of the cool tricks up its sleeve.
