Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Netflix Offline Viewing Reportedly In The Works: Download Feature Should Launch By Year's End
Netflix has long been rumored to be readying a download option for offline viewing, but it has yet to materialize. If the latest whispers from industry insiders turn out to be accurate, however, this option should become available by the end of the year.
Uber Is Against Fingerprinting Drivers Because US Criminal Justice System Is Unjust, Says CEO
Uber is hiring drivers without fingerprint-based background checks because it's fighting an unjust criminal justice system. That's according to Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, who explained his company's stance against fingerprinting.
T-Mobile Launching Summer Unleashed For Travelers, Offering Free Unlimited Speed Data Across Europe
T-Mobile announced a sweet new Summer Unleashed deal for this summer, offering free unlimited speed data across Europe starting July 1. The Un-carrier also has a neat Gogo internet freebie for this weekend, so here's all you need to know.
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin Foldable Windows 10 Convertible: Specs, Price And Release Details
Samsung announced a sleek new Notebook 7 spin convertible, which sports a 360-degree touch screen display and powerful specs. The Windows 10 2-in-1 comes in three configurations, so here's all you need to know about specs, prices and options.
Sony PlayStation Neo Is Coming This Year, But Won't Shorten PS4 Life Span
PlayStation 4 owners worried that the PlayStation Neo launch will render their console worthless can rest assured that will not be the case. The PlayStation Neo will indeed launch this year, but it will not shorten the PS4's life cycle.
Microsoft Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 Firmware Updates Bring Battery Improvements And Sleep Mode Fix: Here's The Deal
Microsoft released new firmware updates for its Surface Book and Surface Pro 4, aiming to enhance the experience. The updates bring battery improvements, sleep mode fixes and more.
Samsung Gear 360 VR Camera Hits US, But Only On A Limited Basis
Samsung finally brought its Gear 360 camera to the United States, but there's a catch. The VR camera is available on a limited basis, sporting a $349.99 price tag.
Unicode 9 Is Here With 72 New Emoji: Selfie, Face Palm, ROFL And More
The latest Unicode 9 standard rolled out just as scheduled, adding a slew of new options. New emoji include a face palm, rolling on the floor laughing (ROFL), drooling face, selfie, avocado and many more - 72 in total.
Windows 10 Smartphone BOGO: Microsoft Lumia 950 Now Free With Purchase Of Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft kicked off a new BOGO deal on Tuesday, offering a free, unlocked Lumia 950 with the purchase of an unlocked Lumia 950 XL. The deal is valid in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada, but it won't last for too long.
KFC Launches 'Watt A Box:' A Meal Box That Can Charge Your Phone [Video]
Want to take photos of those KFC hot wings but your phone is out of juice? Fret not, KFC now has special meal boxes that can charge your device.
Ultimate Ears Boom Speakers Now Rock Voice Integration With Siri And Google Now
Ultimate Ears rolled out a neat new update to its Boom 2 and Megaboom Bluetooth speakers, adding a highly useful feature. Voice integration is now in the mix, inviting Siri and Google Now to the party.
Huawei MateBook Hits US And Canada Next Month: Price, Specs And Preorder Details
The stylish Huawei MateBook 2-in-1 is now up for preorder in the U.S. and Canada, available in multiple configurations at different price points. Here's what you need to know about specs, pricing, options and availability.
International Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro Drops By FCC, Indicating Imminent US Release
The international variant of the Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro seems to be headed to the U.S. and the launch could be just around the corner. The device officially received FCC certification, signaling an imminent release.
Blizzard Mocked By Hacker Who Knocked Overwatch, World Of Warcraft, Diablo And Hearthstone Gamers Offline
Blizzard's Battle.net platform suffered an outage that left 'Overwatch,' 'Hearthstone,' 'World of Warcraft,' 'Diablo' and more players unable to log in. A hacker claimed responsibility and is mocking both Blizzard and gamers, and more disruptions could be in the cards.
Xiaomi Mi Max Leaks In New Variant With 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Storage
The gargantuan Xiaomi Mi Max has leaked in a new variant with 2 GB of RAM and just 16 GB of storage. The rest of the specs should be the same, but the price tag should be notably lower.
Windows 10-Powered Microsoft Lumia 550 Now Just $99 With T-Mobile SIM Kit, But Hurry
Microsoft has an attractive offer in store for its Lumia 550, selling the Windows 10-powered smartphone for just $99 with a free T-Mobile SIM kit. It's a limited-time deal, however, so you might want to hurry.
Microsoft's New Magic Wand Holds Great Promise For The Future Of Functional Conversations: Chattier Bots, More Convenience
Microsoft's new acquisition of Wand Labs will allow it to better compete against Facebook, Google and the likes. Smarter chatbots and more natural language could make chat more useful than ever and the potential is huge.
Purported Moto X (2016) Specs Surface In New Benchmark Listing For Motorola XT1662
A new benchmark listing reveals the core specifications of a new Motorola XT1662 handset, believed to be the new Moto X (2016). If it turns out to be accurate, it will mark quite a big change from last year's Moto X.
Mozilla Tests Firefox Containers For Separate Online Identities
Mozilla added an awesome new feature in its latest Firefox Nightly build. Called Firefox Containers, this feature finally allows users to segregate site data for 'Contextual Identities,' keeping multiple online personas separate.
Used Car Dealer Bundles Assault Rifle With Vehicle Purchase: 'Buy A Car, Get An AR'
A used car dealer in the United States is offering free AR-15 rifles with the purchase of select vehicles. The 'Buy a Car, Get an AR' promo started last month, but it's only now in the spotlight after the recent Orlando shooting.
Google Paid $550K For Android Security Bug Reports And Is Raising The Stakes: Here's The Deal
Google is celebrating one year of Android Security Rewards, with 250 bugs found and $550,000 paid out so far. To mark the anniversary, Google is raising the stakes by offering higher incentives for its Android bug bounty program.
Moto G4 Plus Reportedly Landing In Canada Soon: Price, Options And Release Date
Motorola only offered a vague 'later this summer' timeline for the Moto G4 line's global rollout, but more details have now surfaced. The Moto G4 Plus is reportedly set to launch in Canada next week, so here's when, where and for how much.
Samsung 'Captured On Galaxy S7' Campaign Shows Off Glorious 4K Ultra HD Prowess [Video]
Samsung kicked off a new 'Captured on Galaxy S7 and S7 edge' campaign, showing off the camera prowess of its latest flagships in a beautiful 4K Ultra HD video sample. Are you ready to be impressed?
OnePlus X Gets The Axe: No More Mid-Rangers, Only Flagships
OnePlus has finally launched its latest OnePlus 3 flagship, betting big on the high end of the smartphone market. In fact, OnePlus confirmed that it has no plans to launch a successor to its OnePlus X mid-ranger.
OnePlus 3 Speed Test Shows It's No Match For The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge [Video]
The OnePlus 3 made its official debut with awesome specs on paper, but is it as good in practice? Check out this speed test pitting the OnePlus 3 against the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge.
Samsung Pay Launches In Australia: What You Need To Know
Samsung Pay has officially launched in Australia, bringing its neat features and convenience to the Land Down Under. American Express and Citibank are the two initial partners, but the expansion holds greater potential.
How Social Media Is Changing The Way We Access News: Study
Social media has overtaken television as a source of news, a new study found. More than half of online users get their news from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter or others, but what does that mean for publishers?
Verizon Moto Z Moto Mods Pricing Details Leak: Definitely Not Cheap
Pricing details have leaked for the Verizon Moto Mods accessories that complement the new Moto Z smartphones. If the prices turn out to be accurate, the modular extensions will be quite steep.
Unlocked HTC 10 Gets Firmware Update And June Security Patch In North America
HTC has released a new firmware update for its HTC 10, adding the June security patch and more. The update is rolling out now to unlocked HTC 10 units in North America.
Google Launches Cool New Enterprise Tools, Including Springboard AI Assistant
Google announced new tools for enterprise customers, aiming to make things easier at work. Here's what you need to know about the new AI-powered assistant called Springboard and the changes coming to Google Sites.
