Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Netflix For iOS Adds In-App Subscriptions: Pay Your Membership Through iTunes From Your iPhone Or iPad
Netfix has finally added a long-overdue feature to its iOS app: in-app subscriptions. Users can now subscribe on their iPhones and iPads from the Netfix app itself.
No iPhone 6s Lines At Sprint Stores, Apparently No Rose Gold Color Option Either In Some Locations
Customers didn't flock to Sprint stores to wait in line for the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on launch day, the carrier revealed. At the same time, it seems that some Sprint locations lacked the popular Rose Gold color option for the latest iPhones.
Hilton-Branded Hotel Properties Hacked, Credit Card Fraud Steals Clients' Data
The Hilton franchise has suffered a security breach, as POS systems at numerous hotel properties were compromised. Five banks have linked the pattern of credit card fraud to Hilton hotel properties.
BlackBerry Priv Gets Official: Here's Why It Runs Android, As CEO John Chen Explains
BlackBerry has officially announced its much-rumored BlackBerry Priv, previously dubbed the BlackBerry Venice. The Priv will be the first BlackBerry Android smartphone and BlackBerry CEO John Chen explained the choice of OS.
Samsung Trolls iPhone 6s Launch, Tries To Sell Galaxy Smartphones To iFans Lined At Apple Store
Samsung has decided to crash Apple's party and promote its Galaxy S6 Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge+ outside an Apple Store on the iPhone 6s launch day. Samsung also handed out #NextisNew-branded pillows, bottles and blankets to iFans waiting in line, and they thought the merchandise came from Apple.
HTC One A9 In The Wild: New Live Image Shows Design, Confirms Hardware Specs
The purported HTC One A9 (Hima Aero) has apparently surfaced in the wild, as a new live image now shows the smartphone's front panel and confirms some of its specifications.
Amazon Prime Deal: Get A Year Of Prime For $67 Instead Of $99 Today Only
Amazon has officially kicked off its new promotion, allowing customers to get a one-year Prime subscription at just $67 instead of the regular $99. This is a 24-hour deal valid only on Friday, Sept. 25.
4G LTE Speeds Worldwide: New Zealand, Singapore, Romania In Top 3 While US Ranks 55th Out Of 68
The United States has dropped toward the bottom of the list when it comes to 4G LTE speeds by country, ranking 55th out of 68. New Zealand, Singapore and Romania take the top 3, offering the best LTE download speeds.
Robot Called 'Lucy' Lines Up At Apple Store To Wait For iPhone 6s Release: Because Humans
An Australian woman eager to be among the first to get the latest iPhone 6s has sent a robot to wait in line at a flagship Apple Store so she doesn't have to. Named 'Lucy,' the robot will spend the night there in a special tent, complete with a charger to keep it juiced up.
Expedia Launches New Samsung-Only App With Galaxy Exclusive Deals
Expedia has teamed up with Samsung to launch a new app, bringing exclusive deals and perks to Samsung Galaxy users. For a limited time, users can also get a promotional discount to make things even sweeter.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 Getting Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update Now
AT&T has officially started rolling out Android 5.1.1 Lollipop to its version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0. The OTA update weighs 800MB and brings a number of changes and enhancements.
League Of Legends Team Immunity Gets Two-Year Ban From Riot Games For Not Paying Players
Riot Games has banned Team Immunity from competing in any 'League of Legends' tournament for two years, effective immediately, because it failed to pay its players in a timely manner. This ban doesn't affect players.
Apple: iOS 9 Drives 'Fastest iOS Adoption Ever' Ahead iPhone 6s Release
Apple has officially announced that its latest iOS 9 already runs on more than 50 percent of iOS devices, marking the 'fastest iOS adoption ever.' Apple further notes that iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus response has been 'incredibly positive' so far, ahead of their Sept. 25 release.
Is Your iPhone, iPad Or iPod Infected By The iOS XcodeGhost Malware? Apple Will Let You Know
Apple has offered more information regarding the XcodeGhost malware that infected apps on its App Store, adding a new question and answer to its FAQ on the matter. Apple further advises developers to download Xcode from its website and not from other sources.
Samsung Reveals 'Secret Ingredient' For Open Innovation And Its Future As A Company Integrating Hardware And Software
Samsung has revealed its 'secret ingredient' for open innovation and its evolution as a company, reiterating how essential startups are for integrating software and hardware.
GoPro Offers Equipment, Financial Support And More With 'GoPro For A Cause' Program To Help Nonprofits
The new program 'GoPro for a Cause' aims to help individuals and nonprofit organizations raise awareness for social causes and get people involved. GoPro will offer equipment, financial support and help with media production and content distribution.
Minecraft Gamers Can Join Youth League And Play In Movie Theaters: Season Winner Gets $5,000 Scholarship
Super League Gaming has teamed up with movie theaters in more than 30 cities to host a Youth League for 'Minecraft' gamers. The six-week fall season kicks off in October and the season top winner will get a $5,000 scholarship.
HTC To Unveil Updated One M9 Plus, Butterfly 3 At Sept. 29 Event - No One A9 (Aero)?
HTC has scheduled an event for Sept. 29, when it will apparently unveil an updated One M9 Plus and a China-bound Butterfly 3. The much-rumored HTC One A9 (Aero) was previously expected to be the star of the event, but HTC could be saving that announcement for a later date.
iPad Mini 4 Display Is Far Better Than Previous Models, Beats iPad Air 2 In Outdoor Readability
Apple has equipped its new iPad Mini 4 with a notably superior display compared to previous iPad Mini models, making it the best tablet for outdoor reading. The iPad Mini 4 display breaks two records and even beats the iPad Air 2 in screen reflectivity tests.
Uber Launches UberCommute Carpooling Service That Pairs Drivers With Passengers For Split Costs
Uber has launched a new carpooling service called UberCommute, available only in one city for now. The service allows drivers to find other people going in the same direction, share the ride and split the cost of the commute.
ASUS Transformer Book Lineup Expands With T100HA Convertible And Flip TP200SA Windows 10 Cloud Hybrids
ASUS has announced two new Transformer Book models: the T100HA 2-in-1 and the Flip TP200SA reversible notebook. Here's what you need to know in terms of specs, pricing and availability.
Sony Announces 'Dungeon Defenders 2' Paid Alpha Set For Sept. 29 Launch On PS4: Here's The Deal
Sony has taken a new step in the paid alpha business, with 'Dungeon Defenders 2' set to hit the PlayStation 4 (PS4) as a pre-alpha on Sept. 29.
Mid-range LG Class Breaks Cover, Rocks Full-Metal Body
LG has officially unveiled that 'Something New' it was hinting at on Monday, Sept. 21: the new LG Class five-incher with mid-range specs and a premium metal body.
Samsung Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 And Galaxy A7 Successors Reportedly In The Works
Samsung has reportedly started working on Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy S7 sequels. Based on their model numbers, they may not pack dramatic changes compared to the existing lineup.
HTC Android Pay: Here's The Official List Of Compatible HTC Devices For AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile
HTC has officially announced that a number of its devices from AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile are now compatible with the new Android Pay mobile wallet and payment service.
15-Inch Retina MacBook Pro Gets $300 Discount At Best Buy
Best Buy has cut $300 off the normal price tag of the 15.4-inch Retina MacBook Pro released in May 2015, offering the 2.2GHz model for $1,699 instead of the regular $1,999. This is a one-day deal valid only on Monday, Sept. 21.
Google Chrome Crashes Instantly With Simple URL String
A new Chrome bug has come to light, as a simple URL string can instantly crash the browser. The Chrome crash bug is, however, not considered a security threat per se.
Apple Scores Appeals Court Victory Against Samsung, Could Force Galaxy Maker To Change Its Devices
The U.S. Court of Appeals has sided with Apple in a 2-1 ruling on a patent infringement case against Samsung over three features. The ruling entitles Apple to an injunction that would to prevent Samsung from using Apple-patented features in its devices.
Amazon's Hardware Strategy Is Confusing And Frustrating, Blasts Analyst: Here's Why
Following a slew of new products from Amazon, an analyst is criticizing the company's hardware strategy. In a note to investors, Macquarie Research analyst Ben Schacher explains the faults in Amazon's plan.
DARPA And Air Force To Equip War Planes With HELLADS Combat Lasers By 2020
Enemy threats have become increasingly sophisticated and the U.S. Air Force, along with DARPA and General Atomics, aim to rise up to the challenge. Future war planes will boast combat lasers called HELLADS to counter missiles, UAVs and other combat aircraft.
