Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Moto G Turbo Edition Breaks Cover With Upgraded Specs: Octa-Core Processor, Full HD Display
Motorola has a new Moto G version in store, as an upgraded Moto G Turbo Edition is reportedly set to launch in Mexico on Nov. 13. With a higher resolution and a more powerful processor, this model will cost around $283.
Facebook Addict Causes Mistrial, Gets Hefty Fine After Sharing Criminal Court Case Details On The Social Network
A juror hearing a criminal court case got so bored during the trial that she decided to complain about it on Facebook, of all places. The oversharing juror got a hefty $1,000 fine after causing a mistrial, as she even updated her Facebook friends on how the jury was deliberating.
Toyota Investing $1B To Open Silicon Valley Artificial Intelligence Research And Development Company
Toyota just announced ambitious plans to invest $1 billion over the next five years to establish an AI and robotics research center. Called the Toyota Research Institute (TRI), this facility will be located in Silicon Valley and will start operations in January 2016.
Tinder Is Not Just For Casual Sex, Argues CEO: Most People Actually Seek Long-Term Relationship
Tinder CEO Sean Rad took to the Web Summit 2015 in Dublin to discuss the popular dating app, debunking a common misconception in the process. While Tinder is often associated with casual sex, it appears the vast majority of Tinder users are actually swiping for love.
Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL To Hit India By December, Surface Pro 4 By January: Satya Nadella
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL will hit India by December, followed by the Surface Pro 4 by January. Company CEO Satya Nadella made the announcement at Microsoft's special Future Unleashed event in Mumbai on Nov. 5, among news of exciting partnerships.
Apple To Launch 4-Inch iPhone With Metal Body Early Next Year, Says Reputed KGI Analyst
Trusted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to release a new 4-inch iPhone in the first half of 2016. Resembling an iPhone 5s upgrade, this purported smartphone will likely have a metal body and an A9 processor, among the highlights.
Virgin Galactic To Unveil New Spaceship In February 2016: The Second SpaceShipTwo
Roughly one year after its SpaceShipTwo disintegrated and claimed the life of a pilot, Virgin Galactic is now back on track with its project. The private spaceflight company is gearing up to unveil a new version of the spaceship in early 2016, with tests to begin shortly after.
Huawei Mate 8 Price Leaks For Two Versions Ahead Of Nov. 26 Launch
Huawei will formally unveil a new Mate 8 phablet on Nov. 26 and pricing details have already leaked online ahead of the big launch. The Huawei Mate 8 is expected to come in two models with powerful specs on board, but it won't be the company's cheapest offering.
WhatsApp For Android Now Lets You Star Messages For Quick Access, But It's Still In Beta
WhatsApp for Android got a new beta with a useful and long-overdue feature: Starred messages. Users can now finally bookmark important messages so they can easily find them later on, but they'll have to settle for an APK for now.
Opera For Android Gets Video Compression For Data Savings, Opera Mini Brings New Experience
Opera Browser and Opera Mini received some neat new features and improvements on Android, now offering more convenient options for mobile browsing. A new video compression feature, for instance, will shrink online videos to help users save data.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson Launches To Give Nvidia GeForce Experience A Run For Its Money
AMD has officially unveiled its new Radeon Software Crimson Edition, a sleek new experience that's bound to go head to head with Nvidia's GeForce experience. Fresh out of the Radeon Technologies Group, the new Crimson software is like a 'mini graphics Operating System,' according to AMD.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow: A Closer Look At App Permissions
One of the greatest highlights of Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the new app permissions system Google implemented, but some are still confused as to what really changed. Here's a closer look at the new model to better understand how it all works.
Google Nexus 9 Now 40 Percent Off With HTC Holiday Hot Deals - Hurry, It's A One-Day Deal!
The Google Nexus 9 tablet is now part of the HTC Holiday Hot Deals promo, dropping 40 percent off its normal price tag in the U.S. The hefty discounts are set to expire on Nov. 4, but at this price the tablet will likely run out of stock before that.
Microsoft Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL Get Further Price Cuts In Europe Before Retail Launch
The Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL just got new price cuts in Europe, although they are still in the preorder stage. Following discounts in the UK, the two Windows 10 flagships now sport lower prices in France.
Sonos Play:5 Australia Launch Set For Nov. 25 At Hefty Price To Match Raving Reviews
The impressive new Sonos Play:5 sparked overwhelmingly positive reviews and is currently available for preorder in several markets, ahead of its retail release later this month. For Australian customers, the speaker will hit retail on Nov. 25, but it definitely won't come cheap.
OnePlus Wearables Were In The Cards, But Dropped At The Last Minute - Why?
OnePlus planned to launch a Bluetooth speaker and a fitness tracker, but dropped the wearables just one month before they were supposed to launch. The company now explains why it chose not to go through with these gadgets.
Nexus 6P Reportedly Fails Durability And Bend Test, But Claims Are Misleading: Here's The Deal [Video]
The Nexus 6P starred in a controversial new video that claims the handset is a 'joke' in terms of durability, but things are not quite so. The respective tests are misleading and the Nexus 6P doesn't normally bend like this video shows.
Sony Rolls Out Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact Update To Fix Stagefright Exploit
Sony started rolling out a new update to its Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Dual and Xperia Z5 Compact, bringing a Stagefright fix. The OTA is headed to all versions of the handsets and will bring some other improvements as well.
Motorola 'Cracked Screens And Broken Hearts' Infographic: How And Where Non-Shatterproof Displays Crack Most Often
Motorola has a comprehensive new infographic detailing just how often and in what circumstances people crack their device's screen. These depressing stats will sound familiar to many smartphone users, making the shatterproof Droid Turbo 2 all the more appealing.
Google Photos Update Lets You Hide People You Don't Want To See, Like Your Ex
Google Photos got a neat new update with several improvements, as well as a wider rollout for its 'face grouping' feature. Moreover, you can now hide photos of your ex or other persons you don't want to see in your People collections or 'Rediscover this day' cards in Assistant.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro Gets Certification In China, Expected To Launch In November
The purported Xiaomi Note 2 Pro got 3C certification in China and could launch as soon as November, coming in multiple variants. The device is expected to rock a full-metal body and a fingerprint scanner, among the highlights, and could put Xiaomi back on top after being dethroned by Huawei.
iPhone 7 May Sport OLED Display For Improved Contrast, Better Blacks And Reduced Power Consumption
Apple is reportedly accepting samples of OLED displays from Samsung and could equip its next-generation iPhone 7 with an OLED panel. If so, the iPhone 7 could display better blacks and contrast, while also lowering the power consumption.
Oracle Building State-Of-The-Art, Tuition-Free Public High School On Its High-Tech Campus
Oracle has big plans for education, aiming to complete a state-of-the-art high-school on its campus by 2017. The Design Tech High School will be tuition-free and arrive as the world's first educational institution located on a high-tech campus, bringing tremendous opportunities to students.
OnePlus X Now Official As $249 Midrange Smartphone Set To Launch In November: Specs And Features
OnePlus finally made its latest smartphone official, introducing a gorgeous OnePlus X with upper-midrange specs, sleek design and a very attractive $249 price tag. Here's all you need to know about specs, features, pricing and availability.
Tokyo Motor Show: Nissan IDS Concept Envisions The Future Of Autonomous Driving And Zero Emission EVs [Video]
Automakers have already started to announce their 2015 Tokyo Motor Show highlights and the Nissan IDS Concept definitely stands out from the crowd, showcasing the company's exciting vision for the future of autonomous driving and electric vehicles.
Apple Finally Starts Supporting Carrier Billing For App Store And iTunes Purchases: Coming Soon To U.S.?
Apple is now offering a carrier billing option that allows customers to charge iTunes, App Store, Apple Music and Books purchases to their phone bills. The feature is available for both postpaid and prepaid customers and it started rolling out in one market, but should expand soon.
Google Play Paid Apps Get Whopping Top Price Limit: Some Apps Can Reach $400 In US
Google Play offers a slew of free apps for Android users, but there are also plenty of paid apps on offer and they usually come with decent price tags. Curiously enough, Google just doubled or even tripled the price limit for paid apps in the Play Store in most countries, and apps can now cost as much as $400 in the U.S.
Samsung Pay On The Rise: Tops 1M Users In Home Country After Just Two Months
Samsung Pay competes against the likes of Apple Pay and Android Pay and it's apparently quite the strong contender. New data reveals that it already topped one million users in its home country after just two months on the market, while also detailing what consumers use it for on a daily basis.
HTC One A9 On 'Promotional Pre-Sale' For $399 In US But Will Cost $100 Extra After Launch
The HTC One A9 is now in the middle of another controversy, as HTC has revealed that the $399 price it initially announced for the mid-ranger is just a promotional teaser. The smartphone will in fact cost $100 more when it launches, and that's just the SRP, so you have less than two weeks to get it at a reasonable price.
Waterproof HTC Re Camera Now On Sale At $150 Off Its Normal Price In U.S.
HTC has launched its periscope-shaped Re Camera a while back, but its $199 price tag didn't attract too many customers. The company has now slashed $150 (75 percent) off the normal price of the gadget, as the waterproof camera is now available at its lowest price ever straight from HTC's U.S. online store.
