Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Preorders Bundle Free Display Dock In U.S. And Canada
Microsoft started taking preorders for its Lumia 950 XL phablet and customers in the U.S. and Canada have a special treat in store. The smartphone bundles a free Display Dock (worth $99).
Samsung Galaxy A5 And Galaxy A7 Leak In New Images With New Design
The 2016 Samsung Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 just leaked online in new images, along with some spec details. The design seems inspired by the Galaxy S6 series, complete with glass panels for one model.
BlackBerry Is 'On A Comeback,' Says T-Mobile CEO John Legere
BlackBerry has been struggling to stay relevant in an increasingly-competitive smartphone market, but T-Mobile CEO John Legere said the Canadian smartphone maker was 'on a comeback.' The comments come after BlackBerry recently released its first Android smartphone.
New Microsoft Fund To Bring Affordable Internet In 'Underserved Markets'
Microsoft launched a new fund designed to facilitate access to affordable Internet in 'underserved markets.' Called the Affordable Access Initiative, this program will offer grants to commercial entities that come up with scalable solutions toward this endeavor.
Apple Pay Launching In Canada On Nov. 17 Through Exclusive American Express Partnership
American Express recently announced a partnership with Apple to bring Apple Pay in more countries, and Canada is apparently the next in line. Apple's mobile payments service will launch in Canada on Tuesday, Nov. 17, exclusively through American Express.
Apple Watch 2 Tipped To Launch In Summer 2016 With Limited Quantities Available
Apple supplier Quanta Computer has tipped the launch of the Apple Watch 2 for the summer of 2016. The second-generation smartwatch from Apple will reportedly launch in limited quantities at first.
Microsoft Translator App Hits Windows 10 Store, Gunning For Google
The new Microsoft Translator app is fresh out of beta, available now as a free download from the Microsoft Store. Launching as a Windows 10 universal app, the fully redesigned Microsoft Translator has a slew of neat features to better compete against Google.
Google Hangouts International Calls To France Now Free After Paris Attacks
In the wake of the tragic attacks in Paris, Google dropped all fees on international calls to France via Hangouts. Users can now place free calls to France via Hangouts for Android, iOS or the web.
Microsoft OneNote Gets Hefty Updates With Great Features For iOS, Android And PCs
Microsoft updated its OneNote app across multiple platforms, adding notable improvements to all versions. The updates bring new features to OneNote for Android, iOS, Windows, and OneNote Online, so here's the deal.
Microsoft's Xbox 'Rise Of The Tomb Raider' Survival Stunt Tortures Fans Strapped To Billboard: Who Won?
Microsoft strapped eight people to a billboard in the middle of London for 24 hours as part of a publicity stunt to promote the Xbox launch of 'Rise of the Tomb Raider.' The challenge was brutal and even had medics intervene, but one survivor made it.
Microsoft Launches Hyperlapse Pro For Mac: Stabilized Time-Lapse For Smooth Footage [Video]
Microsoft finally brought its Hyperlapse Pro time-lapse video app to Mac OS X, just as Mac users requested. Hyperlapse Pro for Mac adds the same features as the Windows version, allowing users to create smooth and stable videos.
'Fallout 4' Flaming Sword Is Real: Shishkebab Gets Working Model IRL [Video]
The roaring, flame-engulfed sword from 'Fallout 4' is no longer just a game prop, as a working model of the Shishkebab is now real. Two awesome guys made a real-life flaming sword using some neat improvisations, so here's the deal.
ASUS CEO Jerry Shen Confirms AR Plans: ASUS Augmented Reality Glasses To Launch In 2016
ASUS' latest earnings webcast brought some exciting news, as CEO Jerry Shen confirmed plans to enter the augmented reality (AR) market. ASUS will release its own AR product in 2016 and believes that it will play an important role in people's lives.
IoT Rise Paves The Way To Faster Bluetooth With Four Times Wider Range In 2016
The Bluetooth SIG announced exciting updates for the Bluetooth standard. In 2016, Bluetooh will be two times faster and quadruple its range, better positioning itself as the backbone of the rapidly-growing IoT.
Uber Lands Maps And Traffic Data From TomTom For 'Best-In-Class Service'
Uber and TomTom just announced a global multi-year deal that will see TomTom's maps and traffic data packed onto the Uber Driver App. Uber will license traffic navigation and mapping services from TomTom in more than 300 cities.
Microsoft Partners With Deutsche Telekom For Germany Data Centers To Fend Off U.S. Spying
Microsoft announced that it will open new data centers in Germany in late 2016, in a bid to protect consumers' digital information from U.S. government surveillance. Deutsche Telekom is the German data trustee in charge of controlling and overseeing access to customer data.
Amazon Echo U.S. Launch: Where To Buy Or Test The Device
Amazon announced that its Echo Internet-connected speaker and digital assistant will hit more than 3,000 stores nationwide. Amazon Echo will be available from 12 U.S. retailers and customers will be able to get a hands-on look before before making their purchase.
Amazon Video Finally Hits Roku Streaming Players In UK: What You Get
Amazon Video has finally landed on Roku players in the UK, giving Roku owners wider access to streaming content. Amazon has a vast trove of movies and TV shows and Prime members get even more perks - here's the deal.
HTC Desire 728G Launches In India With Whopping 2TB Expandable Storage
HTC finally launched its Desire 728G Dual SIM mid-ranger in India, offering support for a whopping 2 TB of expandable storage. On the downside, the smartphone does have a notable drawback on the connectivity front.
iPad Pro Will Be The Hero Apple Needs To Boost Its Tablet Sales To 15 Percent: Analyst
Apple's tablet sales have declined, but the iPad Pro could turn things around and revive the sluggish iPad business. One analyst predicted the iPad Pro will help iPads account for 15 percent of Apple's 2016 revenue, up from the current 10 percent.
Deal Alert: HTC Holiday Deals Promo Now Shaves Up To 30 Percent Off Your Order
HTC kicked off another attractive promotion as part of its Holiday Deals, slashing up to 30 percent off orders. The level of discount depends on your order value, so here's the deal.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Debuts On Nov. 10 With Live Q&A On Twitter: Will Things Heat Up?
Qualcomm has officially announced that it will be introducing its latest Snapdragon 820 on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The company's VP of product marketing will answer questions and address concerns in a live #Snapdragon820 Q&A on Twitter.
Sony Xperia C4 Expands European Availability With UK Launch Through Amazon
The Sony Xperia C4 is still listed as 'coming soon' on the company's UK website, but at least it's now available for purchase through Amazon. The retailer is offering the SIM-free smartphone for £174.99 or about $264.
Google OnHub Router Gets First Update - OTA Rolling Out Now
Google's OnHub router is now getting its very first update, with an OTA bringing several improvements. The update is rolling out in stages, but should be completed within a week.
Vodafone DreamLab Android App Lets You Help Cancer Research - Here's How
Vodafone Australia launched a new app developed in collaboration with the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, aiming to use idle phones' computing power to help advance cancer research. The app is free and 1,000 people using in could help solve cancer mysteries 30 times faster.
Xperia Overlay Brings Android Update To Old Sony Smartphones - Here's The Deal
Xperia Overlay has released neat new updates for older Sony devices, allowing them to get a treat of newer Android and Xperia software. Several devices already got a number of neat improvements and more will follow soon.
Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Edge Plus, Note 5 Bundle Free Accessories Worth $350: Limited-Time Promo
Samsung has a new promotion in store, offering accessory bundles worth $350 when purchasing a Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ or Galaxy Note 5. This 'Gifts of the Season' promo is limited-time and has some conditions, so here's all you need to know.
Huawei G7 Plus Launches With Good Specs, Attractive Price And Sleek Metal Body
A new Huawei G7 Plus has joined the company's lineup of upper mid-range handsets, offering impressive specs at an affordable price point. A stylish metal body, an octa-core processor and a fingerprint reader are just some of the highlights.
PC Tech Support Advises Users To Steer Clear Of Windows 10
Some PC tech support agents are reportedly advising users to avoid Microsoft's Windows 10. The tech reps either told customers not to upgrade, or recommended a downgrade if they already ran the latest OS.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Tipped To Launch On Dec. 3 With Snapdragon 820 On Board
The Xiaomi Mi 5 could make its debut soon after all, as it's now tipped to arrive on Dec. 3. The new Xiaomi smartphone powerhouse is expected to rock a Snapdragon 820 processor, a pressure-sensitive display and a fingerprint scanner, among the highlights.
