Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Powerful Samsung W2017 Flip Phone Reportedly En Route, Codenamed 'Veyron'
Samsung launched a sleek and powerful W2016 flip phone last year, and it's apparently working on a successor. The W2017 is reportedly dubbed 'Veyron' internally and could pack impressive specifications and a stylish metal and glass design.
Razer Unveils New And Improved OSVR HDK 2 At E3 2016, And It's $200 Cheaper Than Oculus Rift
A new OSVR HDK 2 made its debut at E3 2016, boasting notable improvements over its predecessor. The HDK 2 aims to rival the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive at a significantly lower price point.
Moto X Is Not Dead, Says Motorola: Moto Z Is Just A Different Breed, Not A Replacement
Motorola unveiled its new Moto Z smartphones this week, rocking impressive specifications and a modular experience through Moto Mods. But what does the Moto Z mean for the Moto X series?
Street Fighter V Getting Its Biggest Update Soon, Including Story Mode [Video]
Capcom officially confirmed that 'Street Fighter V' is getting a story mode at last. Titled 'A Shadow Falls,' the cinematic story mode will arrive later this month as a free DLC, bringing exciting treats.
Riot Taps 'League Of Legends' Chat Logs To Identify Toxic Behavior Among Staff
Riot looked at employees' 'League of Legends' chat logs to see if there was a correlation between toxic behavior in-game and in the real world. The findings are intriguing, and this trick could prove useful during the hiring process.
Moto Z Droid And Moto Z Force Droid Headed Exclusively To Verizon In US: Specs And Features
Motorola officially unveiled its latest and greatest Droids, headed to Verizon this summer. Here's what the Moto Z Droid Edition and Moto Z Force Droid Edition powerhouses have to offer.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Getting Android Marshmallow Software Update: Rolling Out Now
Verizon has officially released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for its Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The update is rolling out now, bringing the software version to VRU2CPD1, so here's what it includes.
Ask Zuck: Mark Zuckerberg Is Ready To Answer Questions In Upcoming Facebook Live Session
Mark Zuckerberg has announced a live Q&A session set for next week, on the company's live streaming platform called Facebook Live. The event should be quite interesting based on the questions already submitted, so here's what some users would like to know.
Paranoid Android ROM Is Back With A New Team And Improved Features: Here's What You Get
Paranoid Android is back with a new team, new treats and, of course, a new custom ROM. Here are the highlights of the latest release, available for download now for a number of devices.
UberPool 'Arrive By' Feature Will Soon Give You A Discount If It Makes You Late
Uber just added a new feature to its uberPool service, aiming to ensure you arrive on time. Called 'Arrive By,' this feature will estimate your arrival time and will give you a discount if, for some reason, you reach your destination later.
Getty Images Launches Virtual Reality Group For Immersive VR Content: 12,000 Stock Images Already Up
Getty Images launched an exciting new division called Getty Images VR Group, which caters to virtual reality content. An extensive trove of 12,000 premium 360-degree images are already in store, with more to come.
Lexus Promises Fix For Buggy Software Update Bricking Navigation Systems, But Temporary Tricks May Help Until Then
If your Lexus car's navigation system is acting up, you're not alone. The company acknowledged the issue is nationwide and said it's working on a fix. In the meantime, some temporary solutions could do the trick.
Twitter For Android Gets Material Design Makeover: What's New?
Twitter for Android is now getting a neat new update, adding Material Design improvements to enhance the experience. The new app looks and feels better, so here's what's new.
Deca-Core Vernee Apollo Lite Smartphone Powerhouse Boasts Sleek Metal Design, USB Type-C At Just $230
Another Chinese smatrphone has hit the scene, packing impressive specs on a budget. The new Vernee Apollo Lite rocks a deca-core Helio X20 processor, 4 GB of RAM, USB Type-C and other impressive specs at just $230. Here's the deal.
Instagram Share Extensions On iOS: Perks And Limitations
Instagram finally added support for share extensions with its latest iOS app update, allowing users to share photos and videos from other apps. The added perks come with some limitations, however.
Own A Tesla Model S Or X? Here's How You Can Get Up To $1,000 From MIT
MIT's AgeLab announced a new research initiative that aims to study advanced vehicle technologies for safer driving. Tesla owners who agree to participate in this study can earn up to $1,000, so here's the deal.
AnTuTu Top 10 Best Performance Smartphones Ranks Chinese Handsets On Top: Better Than Samsung, Apple Flagships
Chinese powerhouses are gaining ground, and AnTuTu delivers the facts to prove it. In the latest Top 10 Best Performance Smartphones, Chinese flagships rule the game, outperforming even the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge or iPhone 6s.
Low-Cost Samsung Galaxy On5 Reportedly Hitting US Later This Month, On MetroPCS
An alleged MetroPCS pricing grid for the second quarter made its way online, and new budget handsets are apparently en route. The Samsung Galaxy On5, for instance, will reportedly hit the scene later this month, retailing for just $60.
Sprint Shows Off 5G With Blazing Fast Speeds At Copa América Centenario
Sprint demonstrated its 5G technology at the Copa América Centenario in Santa Clara, achieving blazing fast speeds of 2 Gbps. Low millisecond latency and video live streaming in 4K UHD were part of the demonstration, and things are looking up.
T-Mobile 'Stock Up' Details Surface Before Un-carrier 11 Event: Company Shares Giveaway, Anyone?
T-Mobile is gearing up to host its Un-carrier 11 event on Monday and some exciting details have leaked online. Customers may soon get shares in the company thanks to a new Stock Up initiative, so here's the deal.
AT&T Reportedly 'Loading Cannons' With Strong iPhone 7 Promotions This Fall To Rival T-Mobile
AT&T has been bleeding postpaid subscribers, but it reportedly plans to bring out the big guns come this fall. The carrier will be 'loading cannons' to rival T-Mobile, cooking up strong promotions for the iPhone 7.
Is Facebook Eavesdropping On Your Private Conversations To Serve Better Targeted Ads?
The world has been buzzing recently on concerns that Facebook is listening on users' private conversations. The company now offers an official statement on the matter, explaining when and why it needs that permission for microphone access.
Windows 10 Tops Windows 7 In Steam Hardware And Software Survey For May 2016
Valve released its monthly Steam Hardware and Software Survey for the month of May, and Microsoft's latest OS is now on top. Windows 10 continues to gain traction and managed to surpass Windows 7.
Teen Car Crashes On The Rise: AAA Warns Of The 100 Deadliest Days For Teens
Car crashes involving teenage drivers tend to spike during the summer, resulting in more deaths than in any other periods of the year. The AAA conducted a study and warns of the 100 deadliest days for teenagers, so beware.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Finally Debuts: All You Need To Know
Xiaomi officially unveiled its sleek new Mi Band 2, just as promised. Boasting an OLED display, upgraded algorithms and other neat specs and features, the affordable fitness tracker is bound to make some waves.
Computex 2016: SanDisk Unveils Dual Flash Drive For USB Type-C Devices
SanDisk announced a neat new gadget at Computex 2016, designed for devices with USB Type-C connectors. The SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Type-C comes in four storage options and can read speeds of up to 150 MB/s, so here's the deal.
'Skylanders Imaginators' Lets Players Create Their Own Heroes [Video]
Activision is joining the Toys-to-Life party with its new 'Skylanders Imaginators,' which allows players to create their own heroes. Two starter packs and a lot of options are in the mix, and the official reveal gameplay trailer definitely looks exciting.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Powerhouse Officially Debuts With Snapdragon 820, USB Type-C And More, On A Budget
Following the impressive Zuk Z2 Pro, Lenovo's Zuk now has another budget offering with impressive specs for its price tag. The new Zuk Z2 packs a Snapdragon 820 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, USB Type-C and more powerful specs, all at a sub-$300 price point.
T-Mobile Announces 3-Week Tourist Plan For Travelers Visiting US: $30 And You're All Set
T-Mobile announced a new plan for tourists visiting the U.S., offering three weeks of service for $30. This Tourist Plan will become available on June 12 and will include 4G data, calls and texts, so here's the deal.
Google, Microsoft, Facebook And Twitter Pledge To Combat Hate Speech Across EU
Microsoft, Facebook, Twitter and Google have agreed to European regulations to combat illegal online hate speech. As part of a new code of conduct, the companies pledge to review and, if necessary, remove hateful speech within 24 hours.
