Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
'Pokémon GO' Gets Two New Gen 3 Legendary Pokémon: Where And When To Find Latias And Latios
Two new legendary Gen 3 Pokémon are now available in 'Pokémon GO' - the twins Latios and Latias from 'Ruby and Sapphire.' Here's when and where to catch each of them for a limited time.
First Magic Leap One Units Ship To Developers Under Tight Scrutiny: Must Be Locked In A Safe
A few select developers have reportedly received the first Magic Leap One units but under tight scrutiny. Developers must commit to locking the headsets in a safe when not in use.
GoPro Launches Cheap, Basic Hero Camera At $199: What Does It Offer?
A new GoPro Hero is now available for purchase, and it's the company's cheapest camera yet. At $199, however, the new Hero camera does make some notable compromises.
No Man's Sky Is Headed To The Xbox One And Getting Biggest Update Ever
'No Man's Sky' is finally breaking PlayStation 4 console exclusivity and hitting the Xbox One this summer. At the same time, the game will also get its biggest update yet, called 'Sky NEXT.'
Sony PlayStation VR Bundles Get Permanent Price Cuts In US And Europe, Now Starting At $299
Sony has discounted PlayStation VR bundles in the United States and in Europe, with the new prices taking into effect on March 29. The new discounts shave $100 off the previous MSRP, bringing the starting price down to $299.99.
Playboy Goes Off 'Sexually Repressive' Facebook Amid Data Scandal
Facebook's data collection scandal keeps making waves and it's unlikely to die down anytime soon. In the wake of the scandal, Playboy deleted its Facebook accounts and suspended all activity on the social network.
Sorry, You Might No Longer Be Able To Buy Huawei Phones From Best Buy
Huawei has been having some troubles in the United States according to recent reports, and it's not over. Best Buy is reportedly dropping Huawei phones, phasing them out over the next few weeks.
World Sleep Day: The Importance Of Sleep, The Damages Of Sleep Deprivation, And The Promise Of 'Heartfulness Meditation'
Today is World Sleep Day, a celebration of the importance of sleep. Here's why it has such a huge role in our lives, why sleep deprivation is dangerous, and how 'Heartfulness Meditation' could improve sleep quality.
Nest Video Doorbell And Smart Lock Start Shipping, New Temperature Sensor Goes Up For Pre-Order
The Nest Hello video doorbell and Nest x Yale smart lock started shipping, with the latter being also available in a bundle with Nest Connect. A new Nest Temperature Sensor, meanwhile, is now available for pre-order at $39.
New Fitbit Versa Smartwatch Launches At $199, Looks Like An Apple Watch
Fitbit just launched a new smartwatch called Versa, which looks like a cheaper Apple Watch. The $199 Versa comes with standard smartwatch features but also cuts a few corners.
Good News, Walmart Shoppers: Grocery Delivery Will Reach 100 More Cities
In its bid to rival Amazon, Walmart is expanding its home delivery service to 100 metro areas this year. Customers will be able to shop Walmart online and get the items at their doorstep, for a fee.
Apple Music Growing Strong: 38 Million Paid Subscribers, But Spotify Still Rules
Apple's Eddy Cue, the SVP of Internet Software and Services, announced on Monday that Apple Music now has 38 million paid monthly subscribers. Spotify is still the industry leader, but Apple Music is growing strong.
'Fortnite' Players Facing Hundreds Of Dollars Worth Of Fraudulent Charges
Some 'Fortnite' players took to Reddit and the 'Fortnite' forum to report that hackers accessed their accounts and made fraudulent charges. Epic Games says it's aware of the issue and is working to resolve it.
Slack Rival Microsoft Teams Gets New Features: Message Translation, Cortana Integration
Microsoft has announced new features for its Slack rival, aiming to improve the experience. Microsoft Teams is getting Cortana integration, inline message translation, cloud recording for meetings, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Teardown: How Hard Will It Be To Repair?
The Samsung Galaxy S9 resembles its predecessor not only in design, but also in repairability. iFixit's teardown reveals a poor repairability score, which means it will be tough to fix if it gets damaged.
Waymo To Test Self-Driving Trucks In Atlanta, Transporting Cargo To Google Data Center
Waymo, the self-driving car unit of Google parent company Alphabet, has announced plans to put self-driving trucks on the streets of Atlanta. The trucks will carry cargo bound for Google's data center.
It's Mario Time: Google Maps Adds Super Mario Kart To Navigation
Google and Nintendo joined forces for Mario Day on March 10 and Mario is now part of Google Maps. Mario Time will last for a week and will allow users to ride with Mario everywhere.
Fertility Clinic Malfunction Risks The Viability Of More Than 2000 Eggs And Embryos
A malfunction over the weekend caused temperatures to rise at a Clevelant area fertility clinic. The temperature fluctuation may have compromised the viability of at least 2,100 frozen eggs and embryos.
Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P And The Google Pixel C Tablet Won't Get Android P
Google rolled out an update for its older devices to Android 8.1 Oreo, but it's the last OS update for some. The Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Google Pixel tablet, all from 2015, won't get a taste of Android P.
Cheap Amazon Prime Memberships Now Available For Medicaid Recipients
Amazon Prime is now more than half off for Medicaid recipients. Instead of the regular $12.99 per month, the low-cost version for those on Medicaid costs just $5.99 per month and offers all benefits of the regular subscription.
Galaxy S9 Preorder Prices, Discounts, Promos At Samsung, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, And T-Mobile
The latest Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are now up for preorder at all major U.S. carriers as well as at Samsung itself and Best Buy. Here are the prices and deals currently in store.
Silicon Valley Cops Use Decoy Buses To Catch Perp Shooting At Apple And Google Shuttles
Someone has been firing pellet guns at Apple and Google employee shuttle buses, with at least 20 shootings reported since January. The California Highway Patrol has resorted to decoy buses to catch the perpetrators.
California Couple Arrested After Keeping Three Kids In A Plywood Box 'Home' For Years, With No Running Water Or Electricity
A couple from Joshua Tree, California, kept their kids in a makeshift plywood shelter for roughly four years, with no electricity, running water, or sanitation. Authorities arrested the parents for willful cruelty to a child.
Doctors Defend Kenyan Surgeon Who Performed Brain Surgery On Wrong Patient
Four medical staff at a hospital in Nairobi are suspended after a patient who needed non-invasive treatment ended up with brain surgery. Doctors defend the neurosurgeon who performed the operation, arguing that he's not to blame for the mix-up.
Amazon To Stop Selling Nest Products As Feud With Google Escalates
Amazon reportedly informed Google-owned Nest that it would not be selling its newer products, saying that the decision came from higher-ups. In response, Nest decided to pull its products from Amazon altogether.
Third ‘Pokémon Go’ Community Day Brings Bulbasaur: What You Need To Know
The third 'Pokémon GO' Community Day will take place on March 25 and last for three hours, bringing several perks. This month, the special Pokémon with an exclusive move will be Bulbasaur.
Early Samsung Galaxy S9 Benchmarks Show Worse Performance Than 2017 iPhones, Other Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is among the most highly anticipated smartphones of this year, yet early benchmark tests show disappointing performance. The Galaxy S9 performed worse than last year's iPhones, the Galaxy S8, and others.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android 8.0 Oreo Update Rolls Out To Select Users
A Samsung Galaxy Note 8 user on AT&T already received Android 8.0 Oreo, so it seems the update is rolling out to select users. Samsung and AT&T have yet to make an official announcement.
Google Clips AI Camera Goes On Sale, But Is It Worth It?
The Google Clips AI camera has officially gone on sale and is available now at the Google Store. The gadget costs $249 and touts smart features, but is it really worth it?
Apple's New AC Wellness Subsidiary Will Open Private Medical Clinics For Apple Employees
Apple is apparently working on launching private medical clinics for its employees. A website for a new Apple subsidiary called AC Wellness quietly went online, offering some valuable clues.
