Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Soon You Will See Tesla Charging Stations At Certain AirBnb Properties
Tesla Motors and Airbnb have signed a deal to equip certain Airbnb properties with Tesla charging stations. The companies will start on the California coast initially, eventually aiming to expand to 'select homes across the globe.'
'Batman: Arkham Knight' PC Interim Patch Coming In Next Few Weeks: Here's What To Expect
Warner Bros. has officially announced that the first interim patch for the PC version of 'Batman: Arkham Knight' is currently in testing and, if everything goes well, should roll out in the next few weeks.
LG Messes With Samsung, Files Trademark For Several 'Edge' Phrases
LG has filed trademark applications for a number of 'Edge' phrases, most likely with Samsung in its sights. LG could be looking to launch 'Edge' devices of its own, or it could just be trolling Samsung.
Dota 2 Rick & Morty Announcer Pack Now Available For $8
A new 'Dota 2' DLC has hit the scene, bringing a neat new Rick and Morty announcer pack for $7.99. Check out the trailer video to get a better idea of the deal.
Facebook Is Reportedly Testing A New Photo-Centric Profile Page For Mobile
Facebook has apparently started testing a new user profile layout for its mobile app, adding some notable visual changes that focus on photos.
New Rumor Affirms October Launch For Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL And Surface Pro 4
Microsoft has reportedly scheduled a grandiose event for October, planning to unveil its new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL flagship smartphones, the Surface Pro 4 tablet, a new Band 2 wearable, and an Xbox One Mini console.
Sony Unveils Second-Gen SmartBand 2 Fitness Tracker With Heart Rate Monitor, Sleep Tracker And Notifications
Sony is now officially taking the wraps off its latest fitness tracker, unveiling the neat new SmartBand 2. The gadget comes with a built-in heart rate monitor, sleep tracking capabilities, as well as notifications for incoming calls, messages or emails.
Google Chrome Crashes In Windows 10 Build 10525: Here's What You Can Do
Microsoft's latest Windows 10 build 10525 for fast ring users crashes Google Chrome, but a couple of workarounds can provide a temporary solution until Google patches things up. Here's what you can do.
Target To Pay Visa Issuers $67 Million For Massive Data Breach In 2013
Target has reached an agreement to pay Visa card issuers $67 million over the massive data breach in 2013. The company is reportedly looking to reach a similar agreement with MasterCard.
This Diamond Laser Is So Powerful It Can Cut Through Steel
Scientists have developed a new diamond laser with a whopping 380 watts of power, which means that it can easily cut through steel. Conventional laser pointers are 20 times less powerful than this newly developed beast.
New Version Of Tile Now Available Online And Via Amazon Or T-Mobile
The new Tile Bluetooth item finder is now available for purchase from its own website, as well as from Amazon and soon from T-Mobile. The second-generation Tile sports notable improvements over its predecessor and aims to make it easier to find missing keys, phones or other items.
Windows 10 Virtual Machines Allow You Try Microsoft Edge Browser
Microsoft has officially released Windows 10 Virtual Machines that allow even users on other OS versions to try out the new Edge Browser.
SwiftKey Looks Into The 'United States Of Emoji': Taxis, Pineapples, Cops, Eggplants And More
SwiftKey has created an intriguing interactive map to illustrate the 'United States of Emoji,' showing which emoji each state uses more than others. These are not the most popular emojis in each state, but the 'top emoji per state' - here's the difference.
Major US Carriers To Roll Out BlackBerry Venice In November
The BlackBerry Venice has leaked in a new set of images, revealing its Android OS and sliding physical keyboard. The smartphone is reportedly headed to AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint and T-Mobile in November.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Drop Test: Did It Survive? [Video]
A new drop-test video subjects the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 to a series of falls from waist height onto tile and concrete. Here's a look at how the phablet looks after the drops, and how it compares to the Galaxy S6, iPhone 6 and HTC One M9 after they went through the same tests.
QVC Group To Purchase E-Commerce Site Zulily For $2.4 Billion
QVC parent company Liberty Interactive is buying all outstanding stock from zulily and attributing the acquisition to QVC Group's tracking stock. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2015.
Pentagon To Increase Unmanned Drone Flights Across The Globe By 50 Percent
The Pentagon has decided to dramatically increase the number of daily drone flights over the next four years, enabling military commanders to access more intelligence and firepower. In addition to the Air Force, the Army, Special Operations Command and government contractors will handle drone flights as well.
Apple Music Festival Set For Sept.19 To 28 In London: Rebranding, Performers, And How To Watch Live Stream
Apple has officially announced that its 2015 iTunes Festival will be called the Apple Music Festival, set to take place at London's Roundhouse from Sept. 19 to 28. One Direction, Florence + The Machine, Pharrell Williams and Disclosure will be among the headliners and the whole event will be broadcast live on Beats 1.
Game UI Artists Detail 'Halo 5: Guardians' HUD Designs
The upcoming 'Halo 5: Guardians' HUD designs have stirred plenty of interest so far. The user interface (UI) artists in charge now offer some details on the project.
Is Microsoft Releasing Surface Pro 4 On Oct. 4? What To Expect
Surface Pro 4 hype has been intensifying, with Microsoft expected to take the wraps off its new tablet powerhouse on October 4. Here's what the Surface Pro 4 could bring to the table.
Sprint Launches iPhone Forever: Here's How To Upgrade Your iPhone Anytime
Sprint has just kicked off a new offer called iPhone Forever, allowing iPhone fans to upgrade anytime if they don't have the latest model. Get a new iPhone for $22 per month, or $15 with a smartphone trade-in. Here's the deal.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Has Smaller But Better Battery Than Note 4: Benchmark Results
Samsung has fitted its latest Galaxy Note 5 with a smaller battery than the Galaxy Note 4, but the new flagship phablet actually performs better than its predecessor. A new benchmark test details the Galaxy Note 5 battery performance, so here's the deal.
'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' New Game Plus DLC Rolls Out For Xbox One
A New Game Plus DLC has become available for download on the Xbox One version of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.' The PS4 and PC versions of the game should get the update soon as well.
Comcast Reportedly Plans To Launch Watchable, A Video Service Aimed At Taking Down YouTube
Gunning for YouTube, Comcast has reportedly been in talks with heavyweight digital publishers to secure content for its 'major new video platform' called Watchable, which will launch in the following weeks.
Regulatory Documents In Brazil Point To Two Variants For New Moto 360, The 360S and 360L
The next-generation Moto 360 has surfaced on Brazil's Anatel, the country's equivalent of the FCC, listing two models - the 360S and 360L. The regulatory listing could suggest an imminent debut.
Kaspersky Lab Denies Creating Fake Malware Data To Sabotage Rivals
Kaspersky Lab has issued an official statement in response to the latest Reuters report regarding its rumored unethical practices. The security firm denies any allegations of planting false information in its public virus reports in order to trick rivals.
Fashion Shoot Teases Galaxy Gear S2: Here Are The Rumored Specs, Features And Pricing For The Next Samsung Smartwatch
Samsung has opted for a stylish fashion shoot to tout its new devices, including the upcoming Gear 2 smartwatch. The teaser offers a first look at the gadget's design ahead of its big debut in September, revealing a round display and an elegant, minimalist design overall.
iFixit's OnePlus 2 Teardown Reveals The Flagship Killer Is Easy To Repair
The folks over at iFixit have already taken apart the OnePlus 2 and found that it's fairly easy to repair. The OnePlus 2 teardown reveals notable progress compared to the OnePlus One and the new 'flagship killer' got a 7 out of 10 repairability score.
PlayStation 4 Is Best-Selling Console In The US In July: NPD
Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) has again outperformed Microsoft's Xbox One in U.S. sales in July, grabbing the top spot as the best-selling console. Nevertheless, the Xbox One is going strong as well.
Apple Hired 11,000 Women Globally In 2015: Does It Make Its Workforce More Diverse?
Apple has released its latest diversity report, detailing the demographics of its workforce. Among the highlights, the company hired 11,000 women globally in the past year, marking a 65 percent increase from the previous year.
