Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
UberChina Finally Receives $1 Billion Push From Investors Including Baidu
UberChina has closed its funding round early, managing to raise the $1 billion it sought. Hillhouse Capital, Baidu and Citic led the charge and investors have reportedly agreed to funding that would value Uber's Chinese affiliate at roughly $7.5 billion.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update In The Mixing Bowl For LG G4 And LG G3: Report
The LG G4 and LG G3 will reportedly skip the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop build and go straight to the new Android 6.0 Marshmallow, when it's ready to roll out to non-Nexus devices. The older LG G2, however, may not get the latest OS.
Instagram For iOS And Android Now Allows You To Upload Portrait Or Landscape Images: Here's How
Instagram has updated its Android and iOS apps to allow users to post photos and videos in potrait or landscape orientation, so here's how to do it.
Amazon's Lab126 Reportedly Working On Kitchen Computer, E-Reader With Long Battery Life And Tablet With 3D Screen
Amazon's secretive Lab126 has reportedly fired dozens of engineers in recent weeks, but it's still working on a few compelling projects. Gadgets still in the works include a kitchen computer, a Kindle e-reader with a two-year battery life and a tablet with a 3D screen different from that of the Fire phone.
Want To Try Samsung Pay? Here's How To Join The Beta Program
The Samsung Pay Beta program has kicked off, allowing interested customers in the U.S. to test-drive the mobile payments system before its official launch on September 28. The Beta program works by "special invite only," so here's how to get in.
Samsung's Response To Galaxy Note 5 S-Pen Problem: 'Follow Instructions In User Guide'
Some Galaxy Note 5 S Pen issues have come to light recently, and Samsung is apparently well aware of the risks involved. The company warns about potential damage in the Galaxy Note 5 User Manual and simply advises users to follow those instructions to avoid such problems.
T-Mobile Wants BlackBerry Users To Come Back To The Un-Carrier
T-Mobile and BlackBerry have put aside their differences and rekindled their friendship after a fallout last year, and the Un-carrier now wants users to know they're welcome to bring their BlackBerry device to its network. In a new BYOD campaign, T-Mobile is appealing to BlackBerry users.
Unlocked Motorola Nexus 6 For AT&T Or T-Mobile Sells For $490 On Amazon
Amazon has cut the price of the unlocked Nexus 6 (32 GB) for T-Mobile or AT&T to just $490, marking a massive discount of $369.93 (43 percent) for the Motorola-made Nexus phablet.
Canon EOS M3 Arrives In U.S. In October: 24.2MP CMOS Sensor, 49-Point Autofocus System, And More
Canon has officially announced that its EOS M3 compact mirrorless camera will soon launch in the U.S., set to hit retail in early October. The gadget will sport a $680 MRSP for the body.
US Sends F-22 Raptor Jets To Europe: What Are The Specs And Capabilities Of This War Machine
The U.S. Air Force announced the upcoming deployment of F-22 fighter jets to Europe in a show of solidarity with European allies among increasing concerns over Russia's military activity in Ukraine.
Apple Watch Will Be At All 1,050 Best Buy Retail Stores Across US By End Of September
Best Buy has reported a good second quarter, exceeding Wall Street expectations, and Apple likely played an important role. Seeing strong demand for the Apple Watch, Best Buy now plans to sell the wearable at all its 1,050 stores nationwide by the end of September.
Microsoft Reportedly Working On New Surface Pro Tablets With 12-Inch And 13 To 14-Inch Display
Microsoft reportedly plans to launch two new large-screen Surface tablets this year, one with a 12-inch display and the other with an even larger 13- or 14-inch screen. Amazon is apparently working on a 12-inch tablet as well.
Apple iPhone 6s Leak Shows Logic Board And Display Assembly [Video]
An intriguing iPhone mashup has surfaced online, showing the iPhone 6s logic board and display assembly paired with iPhone 6 parts such as the battery and rear shell. A video shows the device powering up, while some images reveal details about the upcoming smartphone's main components.
Vysor App Will Let You Beam Your Android Gadget's Screen To Your PC Or Mac
A new Vysor app has hit the scene, allowing Android users to cast their phone's screen on their desktop and easily control the phone from Chrome. Vysor is now available in Beta as a Chrome extension.
Samsung Plays Santa And Sends 'Galaxy Gifts' For Galaxy Note 5 And Galaxy S6 Edge+ Users
Samsung has kicked off a new round of 'Galaxy Gifts,' offering a range of neat freebies bundled with its latest Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ Android phablets.
UK's Wileyfox Aims At OnePlus With Storm And Swift Smartphones Running Cyanogen 12.1
UK device maker Wileyfox has just unveiled two Cyanogen-powered handsets set to hit the market soon. The Wileyfox Swift and Storm come with good specs on a budget, seemingly gunning for OnePlus.
Xbox One Gamers Need To Spend $20 More For 'Rock Band 4' And Here's Why
Harmonix has officially announced pricing details for its 'Rock Band 4,' and the standalone version of the game costs $20 more on Xbox One than on PS4. Here's the deal.
Apple Might Unveil iPhone 6s Where It Unwrapped Apple II
Apple has not announced the official venue for its iPhone 6s unveiling event just yet, but it may go for the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in Francisco. The 7,000-seat arena that housed the Apple II launch decades ago is now hired from Sept. 4 to 13 and it could be for a special Apple launch event.
Images Of Alleged Huawei Nexus Show Metal Chassis, Camera Bulge, And Fingerprint Scanner
The purported Huawei Nexus smartphone leaked online in some exciting images, offering a glimpse of its metal body, fingerprint scanner and camera module.
Google Doodle Pays Tribute To Duke Kahanamoku, Father Of Surfing
The Google Doodle for Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, pays tribute to legendary swimmer and surfer Duke Kahanamoku, widely referred to as the 'Father of Surfing.' Here are a few impressive facts about this remarkable man's life and achievements.
Intel Leads $100 Million Funding For OpenStack Firm Mirantis
Intel has led another $100 funding round for Mirantis, an OpenStack vendor that has big plans for enterprise. Here's the deal.
Netflix Partners With Softbank For Japan Launch
Netflix struck a new deal with Japan's SoftBank to bring its video streaming service to the country, marking the first time Netflix reaches Asia.
Images Of Motorola DROID MAXX 2 Back Cover For Verizon Leak Online
A couple of rear covers for the purported Motorola Droid Maxx 2, headed to Verizon Wireless in the U.S., has just surfaced online, bolstering claims that the handset will hit the States as a rebranded Moto X Play.
Why Spotify CEO Apologizes For Company's New Privacy Policy
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has publicly apologized for the privacy concerns the company has caused with its new Privacy Policy, explaining that Spotify will never use customers' photos, microphone, location or contacts without their permission.
$26,695: What You Have To Spend For A 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet has officially offered pricing details for its 2016 Camaro coupe, set to start at $26,695 for the base 1LT model. A number of changes and new options are in the mix, so here's the deal.
Sorry Apple iPhone Users: Samsung Out Of Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, And S6 Edge+ That You Can Test Drive
Samsung has already run out of available smartphones that are part of its Unlimited Test Drive promotion. The campaign allowed iPhone users to try out a new Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ or Galaxy Note 5 for 30 days on any of the four major U.S. carriers.
Alexa Is Ready To Help: Amazon Echo Now Supports SmartThings [Video]
Amazon has teamed up with SmartThings to add more options to its Echo Internet-connected smart speaker, offering a range of neat home automation features.
Ashley Madison Hack: Canadian Members File $578 Million Lawsuit Against Avid Life Media And Avid Dating Life
Two Canadian law firms have filed legal action against Ashley Madison's operators - Avid Life Media and Avid Dating Life - representing Canadian members of the site in a $578 million class-action lawsuit over the privacy breach.
Case Of Bad Humor: Google Claims Project Ara Did Not Fail Drop Test
Google's Project Ara has not actually failed the drop test – that announcement was apparently just a bad joke. The company has, in fact, found a better solution to secure the modules into place and that's why it's ditching magnets, not because of a failed drop test.
Twitter Launches Twitter Audience Platform To Expand Reach Beyond Twitterverse
The Twitter Publisher Network (TPN) is now called the Twitter Audience Platform (TAP) and is adding several new features to include ads outside the Twitterverse, dramatically expanding its reach.
