Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
North Carolina Man Streams His Own Murder On Facebook Live, Killer Still At Large
A 55-year-old man live-streamed his murder on Facebook live on Monday, Feb. 26. The crime occurred roughly one block away from the police department, and the killer is still at large.
McAfee Alexa Skill Adds Voice Commands For Network Security
McAfee announced a new Alexa skill called the McAfee Secure Home Platform at MWC 2018. This skill will allow users to easily secure their home network, set parental controls, and more--all via voice commands.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Boasts Top Specs In Smaller Body, But Makes Some Compromises
Sony unveiled an impressive Xperia XZ2 Compact at the MWC 2018, offering top specs in a small form factor. The handset boasts a Snapdragon 845 processor, a sleek design, and more attractive specs, but doesn't have all of the features of the Xperia XZ2.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Debuts At MWC With Slim Bezels, Snapdragon 845 Processor, And Other Top Specs
Sony unveiled its latest flagships at the MWC 2018 and the Xperia XZ2 is a great improvement over its predecessor. The new smartphone boasts slim bezels, a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor, top specs, and advanced features.
MWC 2018: Nokia 7 Plus Launches With Dual Cameras, Zeiss Optics, Stock Android, And More
Just before MWC 2018 kicked into gear, HMD unveiled a number of Nokia-branded devices. The Nokia 7 Plus is the most attractive one, boasting dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics, a vanilla Android experience, and more neat features.
Nokia 8 Pro Flagship Reportedly Packs A Snapdragon 845 Processor And A Penta-Lens Camera Module
More information has surfaced regarding Nokia's 2018 flagship, hinting at its exciting specs. According to a new report, a Nokia 8 Pro will launch this year with a Snapdragon 845 processor and a penta-lens camera module.
Apple Reportedly Working On AirPods Upgrades: Water Resistance And Hands-Free Siri
Apple plans to upgrade its AirPods this year, adding a hands-free Siri option and likely a new wireless chip, according to a new report. In 2019, meanwhile, Apple's AirPods could be water-resistant.
WhatsApp Co-Founder Pours $50M Into Signal Messenger To Make Encrypted Messaging More Accessible And Ubiquitous
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton announced a $50 million investment in Signal as Open Whisper Systems is establishing the Signal Foundation. The goal is to enable secure global communication and make encrypted messaging ubiquitous.
Google Sued Over Firing Software Developer For Speaking About Diversity And Harassment
A former Google employee sued the company for firing him back in November 2017 for making pro-diversity posts. Google, on its part, says it's just trying to eliminate harmful stereotypes.
Critical uTorrent Bugs Allow Hackers To Snoop And Steal Downloads
A Project Zero researcher found critical flaws in two uTorrent versions, which would leave users vulnerable to hacking and snooping. Fixes are on the way, but you might want to stop using uTorrent in the meantime.
Apple Reportedly Seeking To Buy Cobalt Directly From Miners To Use In Li-Ion Batteries
Apple was reportedly in talks to secure a multi-year deal to purchase cobalt directly from miners. Cobalt is a key ingredient for Li-Ion batteries and there are industry fears of shortages.
Google Pixel 3 Rumor Roundup: What We Know So Far
The Google Pixel 3 is one of the most highly-anticipated smartphone lines of this year, and leaks and rumors keep surfacing. While nothing is official yet, here's what we know so far.
Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy Note 8 Now Come With Free Gear IconX Wireless Earbuds Worth $199.99
Samsung kicked off a new limited-time promotion, offering its Gear IconX wireless earbuds for free with the purchase of a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Galaxy Note 8 smartphone. The earbuds normally cost $199.99.
Google Pay Begins Global Rollout, Unifying Android Pay And Google Wallet: Features And Perks
Google Pay launched worldwide and is available now on Google Play. The new payment solution unifies Google Wallet and Android Pay, offering a number of features and benefits.
Sony To Launch AI-Powered Ride-Hailing Service To Challenge Uber In Japan
Sony has announced that it teamed up with six taxi companies in Japan to launch an AI-powered ride-hailing service. Uber announced similar plans shortly after, so the two will likely go head to head.
Woman Placed On Leave After Video Of Her Screaming At A Flight Attendant Goes Viral
A New York State employee aboard a Delta flight berated a flight attendant and threatened to have her fired. A video of the incident went viral, and the passenger is now on leave 'until further notice.'
Samsung Galaxy S9 Smartphones Press Renders And Specs Revealed In Massive Leak
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ were the stars of a new leak, revealing more specs and launch details. The leak also offered a good look at the devices in high-quality press renders.
Google Pixel 2 XL Rapid Charging Doesn't Work Below 20 Degrees Celsius
The Google Pixel 2 XL is apparently experiencing some issues with rapid charging. More specifically, the charging rate is dramatically slower in temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, or 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Google Maps For iOS Gets New Update With Real-Time Transit Info And More
A new update for the Google Maps iOS app adds new features including real-time transit information and more. This brings the iOS app on par with its Android counterpart, as Google Maps for Android got these features last year.
Fathers' Genes Could Raise Daughters' Ovarian Cancer Risk
New research indicates that fathers can pass a gene mutation to daughters, which would increase daughters' risk of ovarian cancer. More research is necessary, but the findings hold great promise for better cancer prevention.
Apple Employees Keep Walking Into Glass Walls At New Apple Park Headquarters: Is The Company Liable?
The Apple Park sports a futuristic design, but it seems that so much glass can be quite a pain. Apple employees are reportedly smacking into glass walls, and the company could be violating California laws regarding workplace safety.
Google Shaves 20 Percent Off Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL For 'Loyal' Nexus Owners
Google wants to reward 'loyal' Nexus fans by offering discounts on the Pixel 2 series. The company has been sending e-mails with 20 percent discounts on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.
Google Launches Light Gmail Go App For Low-End Devices: Here's What It Brings
Google released a new Gmail Go app designed for low-end devices, as it requires fewer resources and less storage space. The app offers a smart inbox experience and several neat features, so here's what it brings.
New iOS Bug Crashes iPhones And Blocks Access To iMessages, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, And More
A new iOS 11 bug is wreaking havoc, crashing iPhones and disabling access to several third-party apps. The bug entails a message with an Indian language character.
YouTube TV Adding More Channels And Markets, But That Also Means A Price Increase
YouTube TV is reportedly adding new channels and reaching more markets. At the same time, the base price will reportedly see a $5 increase for new subscribers.
HTC Smartphone Chief Resigns Effective Immediately, Citing 'Personal Career Plan'
HTC seems to be in a tough spot, as its smartphone chief just announced his resignation effective immediately. Chialin Chang is departing the company to pursue a 'personal career plan,' and HTC has yet to appoint a replacement.
Samsung Galaxy S9 To Feature Stereo Speakers And 3D Emoji: Report
Samsung Galaxy S9 leaks and rumors are piling up and a new report claimed the new flagship will feature stereo speakers and 3D emoji. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus will debut on Feb. 25.
Google Search Testing AMP Stories Format: What Is This?
At its AMP Conf 2018 in Amsterdam, Google announced that it's testing a new format: AMP Stories. These stories will feature visually-rich content optimized for mobile, and should load significantly faster.
Snapchat Redesign Stirs Massive Backlash: More Than 670K People Sign Petition Get The Old Design Back
The Snapchat redesign recently rolled out more widely and it sparked a firestorm of criticism. More than 670,000 people signed a petition to roll back to the old version of the app, but Snap seems keen on making this update work.
Google Reportedly Plans To Overhaul Android P For iPhone X-Like 'Notch' And More
Google is reportedly working on Android P already and some big changes could be in store. Most notably, the next version of Android could embrace iPhone X-like notches to better accommodate minimal bezels.
