Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
BLU Life One X Offers 4G LTE, Full HD Display At $99.99, Gunning For Moto G
BLU Products released another budget-friendly smartphone available unlocked, at an aggressive price point. The new BLU Life One X has the Moto G in its sights, offering a full HD display, 4G LTE and more at just $99.99
Samsung Pay Gift Cards Finally Supported: 50 Retailers Already On Board, With More To Come
Samsung finally added support for gift cards on its Samsung Pay mobile payment system, just in time for the holidays. Samsung Pay users can now redeem gift cards and buy new ones right within the app, and 50 retailers are already on board.
Windows 10 Cortana Will Get Smarter With Major 'Redstone' Update, Work With Office Apps
Microsoft's Cortana digital assistant will reportedly get a lot smarter and contextual with the next Windows 10 update. Codenamed 'Redstone', the update will bring an Office-savvy Cortana, among other neat treats.
Sony PlayStation 4 Sharefactory Update Adds Slow Motion, Time Lapse And More
Sony released a neat new update for its PlayStation 4 Sharefactory, adding highly-requested features. The PS4 video editing app now offers time lapse effects, slow motion and more.
Boost Mobile And Virgin Mobile Up Their Unlimited Music Streaming Game To Rival T-Mobile's 'Music Freedom'
After T-Mobile made waves with its 'Music Freedom,' rival carriers are now heating up the competition. Boost Mobile just launched its first unlimited streaming offer, while Virgin Mobile expanded its existing offer to include more supported services.
Game Changing Syringe That Plugs Bullet Wounds In 20 Seconds Gets FDA Approval For Civilian Use
The FDA just approved a revolutionary syringe that could save a lot of lives, as it can plug bullet wounds in less than half a minute. Previously approved only for military use, the new FDA certification now clears the XSTAT 30 for civilian use as well.
Unresponsive iPad Pro Fix Finally Available With Apple's New iOS 9.2 Release
iPad Pro owners who had issues with the tablet becoming unresponsive after charging are now in for some good news. Apple released its latest iOS 9.2 update and confirmed that it should prevent the problem from occurring again.
New Samsung Galaxy A8 Debuts In Japan With Upgraded Processor: Here's The Deal
A new Samsung Galaxy A8 version officially launched, but it's not a new-generation smartphone altogether. Instead, the upgraded version packs a more powerful Exynos CPU, so here's the deal.
Motorola Nexus 6 Android Phablet Officially Off Google Store, No Longer On Sale
Google has officially retired the Motorola Nexus 6, as the Android phablet is no longer available for purchase from the Google Store. Those still interested in the device, however, can check out retailer offers while they still last.
Zuckerberg To Testify In Oculus vs. ZeniMax Media Intellectual Property Dispute
No escape for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg in the intellectual property dispute between ZeniMax Media and Oculus. A U.S. Magistrate Judge just ordered the Facebook CEO to testify in the case.
OnePlus 3 Concept Renders Envision Beautiful Bezel-Free Design, Great Potential [Video]
Newly surfaced OnePlus 3 concept renders could have fans drooling over the sleek design, boasting a virtually bezel-free display. Check out this appetizing video to get a better look at the envisioned smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S7 To Boast Heat Pipe To Avoid Overheating Issues, Could Pack Snapdragon 820
Samsung reportedly started testing various heat pipes for its next-generation Galaxy S7, indicating that it could return to Qualcomm processors. The extra precaution would ensure the Snapdragon 820 doesn't overheat like the Snapdragon 810.
Google Pixel C Benchmarks Show A Real Android 6.0 Beast With Top Performance
Google unveiled its Pixel C 2-in-1 back in September and is expected to release the device in a few days. Ahead of its commercial launch, the Pixel C now surfaced in benchmarks and is shaping up as a real powerhouse.
Univision Says Donald Trump's $500M Lawsuit Over Miss USA Is Unfounded, Asks Court To Dismiss It
Univision took to a Manhattan federal court to request the dismissal of Donald Trump's $500 million lawsuit. The Spanish TV network argued that Trump's offensive comments regarding Mexican immigrants left it with no choice.
Microsoft Lumia 550 Officially Launches As The Cheapest Windows 10 Smartphone [Video]
Microsoft finally launched its Lumia 550 smartphone, releasing the device in select markets on Monday, Dec. 7. The Lumia 550 is the cheapest Windows 10 smartphone, so here's what it has to offer.
TAG Heuer Ramping Up Production To Meet High Demand For Its $1,500 Android Wear Smartwatch
TAG Heuer apparently saw high demand for its Android Wear-powered Connected smartwatch and is struggling to keep up. The watchmaker will reportedly ramp up production to keep up with demand, and there's more good news in store.
Microsoft Drops New Windows 10 Mobile Preview Build For Insiders: What Does It Bring?
Microsoft released a new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview build, which comes as the first cumulative update for build 10586. Taking feedback into account, the latest build aims to make things smoother.
GoPro Drops Hero4 Session Camera Price To Just $199
GoPro slashed 50 percent off the original price tag of its smallest action camera, making it a great bargain. Now at $199.99, the GoPro Hero4 Session cube-shaped camera could be a real game changer.
Apple Making Its Swift Programming Language Open Source Is A Huge Deal, And Here's Why
Apple decided to open source its Swift programming language, marking a major change that could lead to great things. An Apple executive now explains why this move is a historic change of great importance.
OnePlus X Available Invite-Free Between Dec. 5-7: Gifts And Discounts Also In Tow
OnePlus got into the holiday spirit by offering a few enticing deals. Between Dec. 5 and 7, various accessories will have neat discounts, some orders will come with a free gift and the OnePlus X will be available invite-free.
New Powerhouse In Tow: LeTV Max Pro Rocks AnTuTu Benchmark With Snapdragon 820, 4GB RAM And Marshmallow
An unannounced LeTV Max Pro smartphone surfaced in an AnTuTu benchmark with some amazing specs. Snapdragon 820, 4 GB of RAM and Android 6.0 Marshmallow are just a few highlights, but the handset seems like a real beast all around.
YouTube Red Subscription Service Eyes Movie And TV Streaming: Report
YouTube Red launched recently as a $10-per-month subscription service offering ad-free video and exclusive content from YouTube talents, but it has bigger plans. The service reportedly seeks to secure streaming rights for movies and TV shows.
Moto 360 Sport Launch Dates: Here's When You Can Get It In The US, UK And France
Motorola finally announced launch dates for its new Moto 360 Sport, but just for three markets for now. Here's when you'll be able to get the sporty wearable if you live in the U.S., the UK or France.
Oppo A53 Officially Breaks Cover As Solid Mid-Ranger With Metal Build And Powerful Battery
The sleek Oppo A53 just made its official debut, arriving as a premium-looking smartphone. Underneath the metal build, however, the handset packs mid-range specs that should translate to an affordable price.
Moto X Pure Edition Gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow Soak Test In US
Motorola finally kicked off the Android 6.0 Marshmallow soak test for its Moto X Pure Edition in the U.S. This means that an OTA public release should roll out in a few weeks, perhaps in time for Christmas.
Ford Update Brings Siri To 5 Million Vehicles With SYNC Infotainment System [Video]
Ford announced a new update for millions of SYNC-enabled vehicles from 2011 or later, adding Siri Eyes Free support. More than five million cars globally will get the treat, so here's what's in store.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Plays Hockey As The Puck: Did It Survive This Brutal Durability Test? [Video]
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active just went through a tough durability test that involved being slapped on ice as a puck in a full-on hockey game. Check out this awesome video to see how it all went down.
New 'Dark Force' Motorcycle From Ural Rocks A Lightsaber For The Dark Side
Ural just launched a cool new motorcycle appropriately called the 'Dark Force,' coming complete with a red lightsaber for Darth Vader fans. The sleek dark bike is limited-edition, with only 25 units available in the U.S.
Samsung, LG To Pack Iris Recognition In Their 2016 Flagships
When it comes to high-end smartphones, iris recognition started to gain momentum and more devices are expected to join the party soon. Samsung and LG are reportedly planning to launch their 2016 flagships with iris scanners.
Confirmed: Xiaomi Mi 4 Officially Getting Windows 10 On Dec. 3
Xiaomi officially confirmed that its Mi 4 smartphone is getting Windows 10 soon, with the public release set for Dec. 3. Based on the teaser, the new option seems quite attractive.
