Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Xperia Z5 Premium Boasts 4K Display But Shows Most Content In 1080p - Sony Explains Why
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium recently made its debut as the world's first 4K smartphone -- but in actuality, it defaults to 1080p for most content. According to Sony, it has a very good reason for doing so.
Apple Addresses iOS 9 'Slide To Upgrade' Issue: Here's What To Do
Many iOS users got stuck at the 'Slide to Upgrade' screen after upgrading to iOS 9 and Apple has now responded to complaints. On its Product Support website, the company outlines a few steps to resolve this issue.
Square Enix Debuts 'Final Fantasy XV: Dawn 2.0' Trailer With New Footage Of Noctis And Luna
Square Enix has released a new 'Dawn 2.0' trailer for its upcoming 'Final Fantasy XV' title, showing more footage of Noctis and Luna as they recall events 15 years before the game action.
Upgraded To iOS 9 But Want To Downgrade? Here's How To Revert To iOS 8.4.1
Apple has officially released its latest iOS 9 and many have already rushed to upgrade, but some may regret their decision. Here's what to do if you want to downgrade from iOS 9 to iOS 8.4.1, but you'll need to move fast.
LG Nexus 5X 2015 Leaks In Mint Green Or Perhaps Just A Case Of Bad Color Correction
The purported LG Nexus 5X (2015) has leaked in a seemingly new Mint Green color option, but it may in fact be just a case of bad color correction for the White version of the phone.
T-Mobile Simple Global: Use Your Smartphone Abroad For Free, Now In 20 More Countries
T-Mobile has added 20 more countries to its global coverage, allowing consumers to use their smartphones abroad for free with Simple Global. The Uncarrier now covers 145 countries in total, i.e. 90 percent of the destinations Americans visit each year.
Moto X Style, New Moto 360 Preorders Go Live In UK: Pricing And Availability
Motorola has officially kicked off preorders for its Moto X Style and second-generation Moto 360 in the U.K., so here's what you need to know in terms of pricing, upgrade options and availability.
Samsung Pay Off To A Strong Start, Has 500K Users Already Ahead of U.S. Launch
Samsung Pay has yet to make its debut in the U.S., but it has already exceeded 500,000 users in less than one month since its launch in South Korea. The mobile payments service will become available in the U.S. on September 28 and will then expand to the U.K., Spain, China and other markets.
Russian Government Tied To The Dukes Hacking Group, Accused Of Seven-Year Malware Campaign And Cyberespionage
Security researchers have found evidence that links the Russian government to a hacking group called The Dukes and claims it has been running large-scale malware campaigns and cyberespionage for at least seven years.
EA Offering 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2' For Free, Complete With Expansion 'On The House'
EA has added the popular 'Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2' RTS game and 'Yuri's Revenge' expansion to its On The House program, offering both for free through its Origin platform.
Microsoft Wants To Project Cortana Onto The Windshield For Windows In The Car
Microsoft has been working on a connected car prototype that boasts integration with Windows 10's Cortana voice recognition. The company is currently looking for Taiwanese partners to 'jointly explore future possibilities.'
Microsoft Supports iPad Multitasking With Updates Office For iOS 9 Apps
Apple has promised multitasking for its iPad Pro and iPad Air 2 with iOS 9 and Microsoft is ready to support the feature with its Office suite. Both iOS 9 and Microsoft's updated Office apps are rolling out on Wednesday, September 16.
Metal Gear Solid V On Xbox Still Marred By Severe Frame-Rate Drops
Konami has promised that 'Metal Gear Solid V' updates for Xbox 360 and Xbox One will come 'soon,' but for now, gamers are still struggling with glitches, stuttering and frame rate drops. No word yet on the release date for Xbox patches.
iPhone 6s Madness: Two Men Try To Sell Their Kidneys To Get Apple's Latest Smartphone
Two men in China have tried to sell a kidney each so they could get the latest iPhone 6s. One of them changed his mind and called the police, but the other is on the run.
64 GB iPhone 6s Sells For $749, But Costs Apple Just $234 For The Parts
Bank of America's Merrill Lynch has revealed how much Apple pays for the components of an iPhone 6s with 64 GB of storage. While this model costs $749 unlocked, Apple pays just $234 for the parts.
Twitter Prepares For U.S. Presidential Elections With New Campaign Donation Service: Contribute With Square Cash
Twitter launched a new service in collaboration with Square, preparing for the 2016 U.S. presidential elections by enabling campaign donations through tweets and $Cashtags.
Pod Pro Battery Pack Charges iPhone And Apple Watch Simultaneously: Pre-Orders Now Open
Nomad Goods has launched a new Pod Pro battery pack that can charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch at the same time. The Pod Pro is now up for pre-order with a limited-time discount.
HTC One A9 (Aero) Tipped To Rock Android 6.0 Marshmallow Out Of The Box
More information has surfaced regarding the upcoming HTC One A9 flagship, with claims that it will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow and HTC Sense 7 when it launches this fall. If so, it will be among the first non-Nexus devices to ship with the latest Android version on board.
Sony Xperia Z5 Teased In 'Made For Bond' Promo Ahead Of 'Spectre' November Release
Sony has released its latest 'Made for Bond' 2015 advert, featuring the newly-unveiled Sony Xperia Z5 smartphone and the Sony RX100 IV camera as poweful tools in Miss Moneypenny's mission. The next Bond movie, Spectre, launches on November 6 in the U.S.
Microsoft Shares 'Exciting News' About New #Windows10Devices Event On Oct. 6: Here's What To Expect
Microsoft has officially sent out invitations to a Windows 10 hardware event on Oct. 6, 2015, in New York. The Surface Pro 4 and the two new Lumia flagships - Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL - should be the stars of the show.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Pre-Orders Bundle Free Headphones In Select Countries
Sony has kicked off a neat promotion for Xperia Z5 Compact pre-order customers, throwing in a free pair of foldable headphones to further sweeten the deal. However, the limited-time offer seems to be available only in a few countries.
Meet The World's Smallest Nano Drone: $49 Skeye Pico Drone From TRDNlabs [Video]
Dutch company TRNDlabs has officially launched what it calls 'the smallest drone in the world,' introducing the $49 SKEYE Pico Drone that measures just 0.87 x 0.87 inches.
'Destiny: The Taken King' PS4 Exclusive Content Revealed Ahead Of Sept. 15 Launch
Official details have surfaced regarding the 'Destiny: The Taken King' PlayStation exclusive content, so here's what PS4 gamers can expect.
Google Plans To Up Production Of Self-Driving Car Prototypes: Would We See Mass Production Soon?
Google has scaled up its self-driving car plans and it's mulling the possibility of mass-producing the vehicles in the future. If all goes well, the company could make and sell its own autonomous vehicles.
'Sleepy Hollow' For Oculus Rift DK2 Wins First-Ever Virtual Reality Emmy Award
'The Sleepy Hollow VR Experience' for Oculus Rift DK2 just won a Creative Arts Emmy award, marking the first time an Emmy honors a project created for a virtual reality headset.
'Syrian Super Mario' Is Now A Thing: Video Game Depicting Migrant Crisis In Europe
A Syrian satirist used popular video game Super Mario to illustrate what Syrian refugees are going through in their journey across Europe. 'Syrian Super Mario' sees the main character as a refugee and turns the situation in Europe into a video game.
Microsoft To Unleash Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL On Oct. 10?
Microsoft hasn't launched a new Lumia flagship in ages, but that may change very soon with the purported Lumia 950 ('Talkman') and Lumia 950 XL ('Cityman') expected to hit the scene on Oct. 10.
Twitch Finally Beats Ornstein And Smough, 'Dark Souls' Nastiest Boss Duo
Twitch Plays has reached an impressive new achievement as the Internet managed to defeat the nastiest pair of bosses in 'Dark Souls': Ornstein and Smough. It took 28 days, eight hours, seven minutes and 14 seconds, but this epic win makes it all worth it.
Samsung Galaxy S7 To Boast Dual Camera Setup, Snapdragon 820 And 6GB of RAM?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 has leaked extensively as of late, shaping up as an impressive powerhouse with flagship specs such as a dual camera setup, a whopping 6GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a Snapdragon 820 processor and more.
Microsoft Officially Confirms Office 2016 Release Date For Windows, And It's Soon
Microsoft has officially announced the release date for its new Office 2016 productivity suite for Windows, confirming what rumors had already anticipated. The rollout is less than two weeks away.
