Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Moto G6 And Moto E5 Now Official With Smart Cameras, Big Screens, Large Batteries, And More
Motorola officially unveiled its latest Moto G6 and Moto E5 smartphones, announcing several models with different specs. Here's what each of them has to offer, on a budget.
Red Magic Phone Is A Stock Android Oreo Gaming Phone With Strong Specs And 8GB RAM At Just $400
There's a new gaming smartphone in town, boasting top specs and a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. Meet the new Red Magic Phone, set to start at $400.
Netflix Mobile Apps Finally Get Short Video Previews: Now On iOS, 'Coming Soon' On Android
Netflix video previews were officially rolling out mobile, but just for iOS users at first. The feature is coming soon on Android as well, so here's what you get.
GoPro Shaves Up To $100 Off Select Models With Any Old Camera Trade-In
GoPro launched a new trade-in program that shaves $50 off the Hero 6 Black and $100 off the GoPro fusion. Customers can trade in any eligible digital camera, not just old GoPro cameras.
Amazon Alexa Blueprints Enable All Users To Create Customized Skills And Responses In Minutes
Amazon just launched a new tool called Alexa Blueprints, allowing anyone to create customized skills and responses without any coding skills. Here's how it works.
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 Now Getting Latest Android Security Patch For April
Samsung has started rolling out the April security patch for the unlocked Galaxy S9, and it's surprisingly small in size. The update is currently live in Germany and should reach more markets soon.
iPhone SE 2 Potentially Spotted At Regulatory Agency: Launch Imminent?
An Apple filing with the Eurasian Economic Commission revealed 11 new iPhone models, one of which is expected to be the iPhone SE 2. The EEC offers minimal details, but its filings usually become public shortly before their release.
Alexa-Enabled Amazon Fire TV Editions Of Toshiba And Insignia Smart TVs Launching In Collaboration With Best Buy
Amazon and Best Buy geared up to launch Fire TV Editions of Toshiba and Insignia smart TVs this summer. The special editions will come with Alexa baked-in, promising a superior TV experience.
Amazon UK Employees Reportedly Peed In Bottles So They Wouldn't Get Fired For Taking Bathroom Breaks
An undercover author who infiltrated an Amazon warehouse has claimed that its workers pee in bottles for fear of getting penalized over bathroom breaks. Amazon, meanwhile, refuted the claims.
Tesla Model 3 Production Temporarily Halted In 'Planned Production Pause' - Why?
The Tesla Model 3 is already facing delays, and its production is now temporarily halted again. This is the second such shutdown in three months, but the company says it's a 'planned production pause.'
Amid #DeleteFacebook Scandal, Dating App Bumble Will Let Users Log In Without A Facebook Account
Dating app Bumble changed its login and registration system to bypass Facebook altogether. The change goes into effect on April 17 as a response to the whole #DeleteFacebook scandal.
Philo, The Cheapest Live TV Streaming Service, Is Headed To Apple TV And Amazon Fire TV
Philo, the live TV streaming service that costs just $16 per month, is expanding its availability this summer. The service will soon hit Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV devices, so here's what it has to offer.
The New Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro Is A Modern Android Smartphone That Block Internet Access
Samsung unveiled a new Android smartphone called the Galaxy J2 Pro, targeting specific audiences. While it may look like a regular smartphone, this handset has no internet access, not even to free Wi-Fi networks.
Gmail Reportedly Testing Self-Destructing Emails: Here's How 'Confidential Mode' Would Work
Google's Gmail redesign could also bring in a new 'confidential mode,' which would set various restrictions and allow for self-destructing emails. The feature seems to be in testing for now, but here's what we know so far.
US Police Buying Graykey iPhone Unlock Tool That Can Crack Even iOS 11 Devices
Federal law enforcement and local police departments have reportedly been purchasing GrayKey, an encryption-bypassing tool that allows them to crack iPhones. GrayKey use among law enforcement is reportedly on the rise, as the technology can crack even iOS 11 devices.
Samsung Galaxy S9 'Black Crush' Screen Issue: What It Is And How You Could Fix It
Some Samsung Galaxy S9 users are struggling with a 'black crush' display issues that affects visuals in dark shades. Samsung should address the matter soon enough, but until then there's a temporary workaround that should do the trick.
Spotify And Hulu Bundle Launching For All, At Just $12.99 Per Month
Spotify and Hulu bundled their services for $12.99 bill per month for both. The bundle is currently available for Spotify Premium users, complete with a neat trial that further cuts the cost, and will extend to all users this summer.
'Void If Removed' Warranty Stickers Are Illegal, Warns The FTC: 6 Major Companies Get Warnings
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on companies that condition the warranty coverage to use specific parts or services. The FTC warned six major companies to stop such practices because they're illegal.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Leaks Hint At Larger Display And Battery
More information surfaced regarding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9 from two different sources. The latest leaks point to an increase in the new model's display and battery size.
Huawei Mate 20 AnTuTu Scores Leak, And It Absolutely Crushes The iPhone X
AnTuTu benchmark scores were just leaked for the purported Huawei Mate 20 and they're unprecedented. Based on this leak, the upcoming Huawei flagship will beat even the iPhone X or the Galaxy S9+ by a wide margin.
Instagram Nametags Could Make It Easier To Find And Add People, Like With Snapchat Friend Codes
Instagram is currently testing a new feature called Nametags, which would allow people to create custom images so that finding and adding others is easier. Nametags would work like Snapchat's QR friend codes.
OnePlus 5, 5T And OnePlus 3, 3T Smartphones Get New Oreo-Based Open Betas, April Security Patch, And More
The OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T, OnePlus 5, and OnePlus 5T all have new Oreo-based beta builds available and get the latest April security patch from Google. Other improvements include a new card package, various UI tweaks, and other improvements.
'Pokémon Ultra Sun' And 'Ultra Moon' Get New Mythical Pokémon: Meet Zeraora [Official Trailer Video]
The Pokémon Company announced the availability of a new electric-type monster in 'Pokémon Ultra Sun' and 'Ultra Moon.' Called Zeraora, the Pokémon can be as fast as a lightning strike at max speed, and has some neat skills.
iPhone 8 And iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Editions Expected To Launch April 9
Apple has been collaborating with the (RED) foundation to fight against HIV/ AIDS and it's getting ready for another launch. According to reports, the company is about to launch iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT) RED Editions.
Facebook Messenger Monitors Users' Messages, But For Good Reason
Facebook went under fire for scanning users' conversations on Messenger, but it reportedly has a good reason for it. The company says Facebook Messenger values users' privacy, but it does monitor certain types of content to keep things clean.
Twins With Debilitating OCD Shot Dead In Presumed Suicide Pact
Amanda and Sara Eldritch, the twins who became famous after undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery for their OCD, were found dead with gunshot wounds. Authorities believe it was a suicide pact.
Tinder Loops Allow Some Users To Add Looping Videos To Their Profiles
Tinder gave video options a try with two-second looping clips, but availability is limited for now. The feature is still in testing, available only to some users in select markets.
Google CEO Speaks Out About YouTube Shooting After Woman Injures 3 People, Kills Herself
An active shooter at the YouTube headquarters injured three people and killed herself. Google CEO Sunda Pichai, as well as the CEOs of YouTube, Apple, Twitter, and others, expressed their regrets and support to those affected by this tragedy.
Snapchat Now Supports Group Video Chat: Here's How It Works
Snapchat is getting new features, including support for video chats with up to 16 people. Users will also be able to tag others in Snapchat Stories, so here's what you need to know.
Google Chrome Cryptocurrency Extensions Now Banned To Protect Users From Scammers
Scammers abused cryptocurrency mining extensions to trick unsuspecting users, so Google was taking action. The Chrome Web Store no longer allowed such extensions and removed existing ones.
