Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Motorola DROID Turbo 2 Might Sport Shatterproof Screen And Verizon Offers Trade-In Option If You Want It
More details have come to light regarding the upcoming Motorola DROID Turbo 2 and DROID MAXX 2 ahead of their big debut on Oct. 27, as a leaked Verizon Wireless brochure now reveals some exciting info. The DROID Turbo 2 will feature the 'world's first shatterproof screen,' the DROID MAXX 2 will rock a 48-hour battery life on a single charge, and neat trade-in options will be in place for both.
Zomato Cashless Payments Service Shutting Down After Disappointing Trial
Zomato kicked off a trial for its Cashless payments system early this year, but has now decided to shut down the service rather than expanding it to more global markets. The company faced several hurdles, but the main reason behind this decision was that customer acquisition costs were too high.
Motorola Testing Moto X Pure Edition Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update, But Full Soak Test Is Still Pending
Motorola's David Schuster has confirmed that company engineers have indeed started testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the 2015 Moto X Pure Edition, but it's a 'small TestDrive' for now. Based on the feedback it gets during this test cycle over the next couple of weeks, Motorola will decide when to start the formal soak test.
Adobe Lightroom To Restore Old Photo Import Process After Customer Backlash
Adobe went under a firestorm of criticism recently over Lightroom 6.2 update fiasco, but the company wants to make amends. After publicly apologizing for the update a few days ago, Adobe has now promised to restore the old Lightroom photo import process.
Top Surface Book Model With 1TB Storage, Core i7, 16GB RAM Goes On Preorder At Microsoft Store
Microsoft has replenished preorder stock after all Surface Book models were sold out, and the ultimate configuration is now finally available as well. The Surface Book with 1TB SSD, Intel Core i7, 16GB of RAM and dedicated NVIDIA GPU is now up for preorder on the Microsoft Store, but it costs a small fortune.
Apple To Replace Retina MacBook Displays With Worn Off Or Stained Anti-Reflective Coating
Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro owners who have been facing issues with the laptop's anti-reflective display coating are in for some good news, as Apple reportedly plans to launch a new Quality Program to address the 'Staingate' issue. The company will finally replace damaged Retina displays for free rather than shrugging it off as 'cosmetic damage.'
3D Touch Features Now Available On Older Jailbroken iPhones Running iOS 9: Meet Forcy
The first jailbreak tweaks have started to pop up after Pangu released its iOS 9 jailbreak a few days ago, and Forcy is a neat new app that offers great functionality. With Forcy, owners of older jailbroken iPhones running iOS 9 can now enjoy 3D Touch-like functionality similar to that of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
OnePlus 2 Invite Reservation List Closing On Oct. 22 After More Than Five Million Sign-Ups So Far
OnePlus has confirmed that it saw more than five million sign-ups for OnePlus 2 invites so far, so it decided to close the Invite Reservation List. Come Oct. 22, the company will stop accepting new entries to the list and interested customers will no longer be able to reserve the OnePlus 2.
ISIS-Linked Hacker Who Breached US Security Data Arrested In Malaysia
A Kosovo hacker has been arrested in Malaysia to face accusations of hacking U.S. security data and leaking information to aid the Islamic State group and encourage terrorist attacks. The FBI is currently investigating the matter.
Microsoft Previews Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL 'Camera Magic': Check This Out
Microsoft has recently unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, introducing the Windows 10-powered Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. The handsets come with high-end specs and features all around, but their top-notch cameras may be what makes them stand out from the crowd, as Microsoft now teases in a neat 'camera magic' preview.
'Pokémon GO' Augmented Reality Game Gets Niantic $30M From Google, The Pokémon Company And Nintendo
'Ingress' creator Niantic has raised $30 million from The Pokémon Company Goup, Google and Nintendo in a Series A financing round for the development of its 'Pokémon GO' augmented reality game. 'Pokémon GO' will launch in 2016 as a mobile game for Android and iOS.
Microsoft Lists Insane Price Just Shy Of $8 Million For Its Cheapest Smartphone
The Nokia Lumia 520 has been in great demand due to its affordable price point, as it's the cheapest smartphone in Microsoft's Windows Phone lineup. The Microsoft Store now makes an offer that's hard to believe, listing a new price tag for the budget handset: slightly less than $8 million, with free shipping included.
Surface Book Preorders Already Sold Out On Microsoft Store: All Models Out Of Stock
The Microsoft Surface Book went up for preorder last week and apparently saw great demand, as all models are now sold out on the Microsoft Store. The 'ultimate laptop,' as Microsoft markets it, is now out of stock with an 'Email me when available' option replacing the preorder button.
T-Mobile To Rival AT&T's Offer For One Number Across Multiple Devices, Plans To Launch Something Better
Shortly after AT&T announced its new NumberSync feature that will allow customers to share one number across multiple devices, news broke out that T-Mobile is working on such an option of its own. Moreover, the Uncarrier apparently aims to make AT&T's offer 'look small' by comparison.
Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Intel And Dell Join Forces In Unprecedented Cross-Vendor Windows 10 PC Push
Microsoft has teamed up with Intel, Lenovo, HP and Dell in the first big cross-vendor marketing push of its kind, planning a massive advertising campaign to promote Windows 10 PCs. The joint ad campaign will run in the U.S. and China under the slogan 'PC Does What?', aiming to convince consumers that modern PCs are more powerful than they might think.
2016 Chevrolet Volt Electric Hybrid Due In December: What To Expect
The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Volt has received high praise so far, standing out from the crowd due to its great efficiency, silent performance and impressive power. The second-generation Chevy Volt set to arrive this December will be a tough competitior on the electric hybrid car market, giving Tesla's Model S a run for its money.
Amazon Destinations Travel Service Quietly Shuts Down After Just Six Months
The Amazon Destinations travel and booking service has come to an abrupt end, as it shut down without any prior warning. Amazon has yet to make an annoucement in this regards, but the service's website now states that Amazon Destinations stopped selling hotel reservations effective Oct. 13.
Samsung Highlights Gear S2 'Timeless Partners' To Spotlight Eight Top Apps
The new Samsung Gear S2 Tizen-powered smartwatch has recently made its commercial debut and the company now wants to highlight eight special app partners that help Gear S2 owners make the most of their wearable device. These 'timeless partners,' as Samsung calls them, offer unique and special experiences to make the circular smartwatch even more attractive.
OnePlus X Launch Set For Oct. 29: #PowerfullyBeautiful Company Teaser Boosts Excitement
The highly-anticipated OnePlus X handset has been the talk of the town recently and we now have an official unveiling date for the smartphone. OnePlus just posted a new teaser for an upcoming event on Oct. 29, wherein it will announce something #PowerfullyBeautiful.
Microsoft Lab Working On 'Comradre' Project For Shared Multi-User Augmented Reality Experience
Microsoft researchers under VR pioneer Jaron Lanier have been working on an exciting project called 'Comradre,' which aims to enable multiple users to share the same augmented reality experience. The team already created headsets called 'Reality Mashers' and the project shows amazing potential.
Apple Officially Launches 4K 21.5-Inch iMac Refresh, But Those Extra Pixels Don't Come Cheap
Apple has finally upgraded its smaller iMac with a 4K display, among other neat improvements to its core specifications. The 4K 21.5-inch iMac, however, costs a hefty $1,500, which may prompt some fans to spend $300 more and go for the larger 27-inch iMac instead, as it now boasts a 5K resolution.
Adobe And Dropbox Team Up To Simplify PDF Editing From The Cloud
Dropbox has teamed up with Adobe to simplify PDF editing from the cloud, offering some neat functionality. The company also promised deeper mobile integrations, with iOS set to get the treat in the coming months and Android set to follow next year.
'The Witcher 3 Hearts Of Stone' Limited Boxed Edition Delayed 'For Several Days'
CD Projekt Red has officially announced that the special boxed edition of the 'Hearts of Stone' expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is facing some delays in North America. The expansion was supposed to go on sale in GameStop stores nationwide on Oct. 13, but will not be available 'for several days.'
Meizu Blue Charm Metal Pre-Release Renders Show Stunning Metallic Design
Meizu has scheduled a launch event for Oct. 21, when it will unveil a sleek new Blue Charm Metal smartphone. Pre-release renders now show a sleek, uninterrupted metallic design that looks quite stunning, hinting at a premium look.
Acer Aspire Z3-700 17.3-Inch AIO Is Like A Giant Tablet, Thanks To Incorporated Battery
Acer has unveiled a new All-In-One PC called the Aspire Z3-700, which can serve as a giant tablet for productivity on the go. The Windows 10-powered AIO packs its own battery that can last for up to five hours on a single charge, making the Aspire Z3-700 portable despite its dimensions.
Facebook Messenger Is Just 1 Percent Finished: When It's Done, It Could Be The Go-To 'App For Everything'
Facebook has made some efforts into improving its Messenger app recently, but it's apparently far from done. According to the company, Messenger is just one percent finished at this time, as it will someday become the one-stop-shop for everything.
Amazon Connections Shoots For Better Workplace, White Collar Satisfaction With Daily Feedback System
Amazon has just faced severe criticism over its working conditions following a brutal expose back in August, but the company is apparently trying to improve its workplace. An internal system called Amazon Connections is now expanding, aiming to prompt employees to give feedback on their working environment on a daily basis.
Nike Executive Envisions A Future When People Could 3D Print Their Shoes At Home
3D printing is expected to further allow for a slew of exciting applications in the future, and Nike has apparently thought about leveraging the technology to benefit consumers.Here's what to expect.
Comcast Xfinity Home Now Works With August Smart Lock, Nest Learning Thermostat And More
Comcast promised a while back to add support for more home automation gadgets and it now activated that support for its Xfinity Home service. Newly-supported devices include the Nest Learning Thermostat, the August Smart Lock, the Chamberlain MyQ garage-door controller and more.
Samsung Galaxy Grand On Surfaces Again: TENAA Listing Confirms Some Specs, Shows Gold Avatar
The purported Samsung Galaxy Grand On (SM-5500) smartphone has dropped by TENAA, China's equivalent of the FCC. The TENAA listing shows images of the handset in a gold color option and confirms some hardware specifications, but in one area previous rumors don't match up.
