Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
DirecTV Now Bundles Free 32GB Apple TV 4K With 3 Months Of Prepaid Service At $105 In Total
DirecTV Now launched a new offer to sweeten the deal and attract more customers. For a limited time, you can get a 32 GB Apple TV 4K for free with three months of prepaid DirecTV Now at $35 per month, amounting to $105 in total.
Facebook Expected To Lose More Young Users To Instagram And Snapchat In US
Facebook has been losing its younger crowd and the trend is expected to continue this year, especially in the United States. According to a new report, Facebook will keep losing youngsters while Instagram and Snapchat will gain more users aged 24 and under.
Google Maps Go Beta Now Open For All: What Does It Bring?
The Google Maps Go beta expanded its availability to more markets including the United States. The app is now available for download, so here's what it brings.
Google Could Soon Let Users Text From The Web With Android Messages
A future version of Android Messages could allow users to pair their smartphones with their PCs and send texts from the web. More features are in the works, an APK teardown suggests.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Headphone Jack Seen In New DeX Pad Leak
A new leak shows the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Samsung DeX Pad ahead of their debut on Feb. 25. Based on these images, the Galaxy S9 will retain the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Twitter Still Loses Users In US, But Has Its First Profitable Quarter In 12 Years
Twitter posted its financial results and for the first time in 12 years, it actually had a profitable quarter. On the downside, the social network is still losing users in the United States.
Amazon Prime Now Adds Whole Foods Groceries For Free 2-Hour Delivery
The Amazon Prime Now delivery service now covers Whole Foods groceries as well, with free two-hour deliveries. The option is only available in four markets for now, but Amazon plans to expand it nationwide.
Apple Reportedly Discussing iPhone Financing Options With Goldman Sachs
Apple is reportedly in talks with investment bank Goldman Sachs, looking to offer financing options for customers who want to buy an Apple device. The talks are in the early stages for now, but could make Apple products more accessible.
Snap Is Growing Faster Than Facebook In North America: Q4 Results Revealed
Snap posted its results for the fourth quarter of 2017 and it ended the year with solid stats. The company saw steady growth in North America, at a faster rate than Facebook.
How To Disable iPhone Throttling In Apple's Latest iOS 11.3 Beta
Apple promised new battery health features and options for customers with older iPhones, and the latest iOS 11.3 beta 2 delivers. Here's what you need to know about performance management and how to disable it.
Honor 9 Lite Debuts With 4 Cameras And FullView Display At An Affordable Price
The Honor 9 Lite made its debut in London, coming as a midrange smartphone with notable highlights. The handset sports four cameras, a FullView 18:9 display, a premium design, and an affordable price tag.
HTC U12 'Imagine' Showcased At 5G Event: What To Expect
HTC showcased a smartphone at a 5G event and it's likely its next flagship, the HTC U12 codenamed 'Imagine.' The smartphone sports a large display with thin bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio, and is expected to come with top-notch specs and features.
Amazfit Bip Smartwatch Looks Like An Apple Watch, But Offers 45-Day Battery Life And GPS At $99
A new smartwatch called Amazfit Bip comes from Huami and offers a 45-day battery life and GPS at just $99. The smartwatch is available now in the United States, with more color options coming soon.
Nokia 7 Plus Leaks With Dual Camera, Android Oreo, 18:9 Display, And More
The purported Nokia 7 Plus has leaked again, this time complete with images and more specs details. The latest leak revealed a dual rear camera setup with Zeiss optics and more.
T-Mobile Port Out Scam Alert Is Real: Here's What To Do To Protect Your Account
T-Mobile warned customers of a port-out scam that can have dire consequences. Here's what to do to protect your account.
Chinese Man Made $1.1M Selling Fake Apple Products In US Through Dream Digitals
A 43-year-old Chinese man on a student visa in the United States pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit Apple products in the country. The man made more than $1.1 million from the scheme and is now facing prison time.
YouTube TV Now Available on Apple TV: Here's What You Get
After a delay, YouTube TV is now finally available on Apple TV devices. Here's what it has to offer and for how much.
Breast Cancer Therapies Pose Higher Risk Of Heart Disease, Warns The American Heart Association
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement, warning that some breast cancer therapies pose serious risks of heart disease. According to the organization, breast cancer survivors are more likely to die from heart disease than breast cancer.
Apple Had A Record Q4, With iPhone X Sales Doubling Those Of iPhone 8 Series
Recent rumors hinted at a poor iPhone X performance that prompted Apple to halve production, but a new report claims otherwise. According to Counterpoint Research, the iPhone X outsold the iPhone 8 series 2:1 in Q4 in the United States.
NASA Confirms That An Amateur Astronomer Found Its IMAGE Satellite Lost In 2005
An amateur astronomer recently scanned the skies and accidentally found what seemed to be a long lost NASA satellite, missing since late 2005. NASA has now confirmed that it is indeed the IMAGE satellite it lost 12 years ago.
Apple Could Make The iPhone 6s In India If Supplier Wistron Closes New Deal
Wistron, Apple's main supplier in India, is reportedly close to securing a deal for a plant in Bengaluru. In addition to the iPhone SE, Wistron would reportedly make the iPhone 6s in India as well, and it would make sense.
California Coffee Shops Should Warn About Cancer Risk From Coffee Chemical, Lawsuit Alleges
California coffee shops could be forced to display warnings that a chemical found in coffee may pose a cancer risk. The chemical is called acrylamide and is created during the process of roasting coffee beans.
Nintendo Switch Sales Top Wii U: Company Posts Best Q3 In 8 Years
Nintendo Switch sales drove the highest third-quarter operating profit the company has seen in eight years. Nintendo has now raised its forecast for both profit and sales.
Uber Selling Its XChange Leasing Portfolio To Startup Fair To Focus More On Its Core Business
Uber decided to sell its Xchange leasing portfolio to startup Fair in a bid to concentrate on its core business. Uber will still lease vehicles to drivers through an exclusive deal with Fair in the United States.
Verizon Reportedly Drops Plans To Carry The 5G-Capable Huawei Mate 10 Pro Amid Mounting Political Pressure
The 5G-capable Huawei Mate 10 Pro will reportedly not make it to Verizon either as the U.S. government is worried about Huawei's ties with the Chinese government. AT&T previously dropped the Mate 10 Pro as well.
Facebook Under Fire To Shutter Messenger Kids App: Child Experts Send Open Letter To Mark Zuckerberg
More than 100 child experts sent an open letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, pleading against Messenger Kids. The letter highlighted how the app could have a negative impact and make it even harder to raise kids in the digital age.
Couple Get Hookworms In Their Feet On Vacation In The Dominican Republic, Denied Medication In Canada
A Canadian couple acquired hookworms after walking barefoot on a beach in the Dominican Republic. Health Canada denied them the necessary medication, so they had to get it in the United States.
Apple To Halve iPhone X Production Target After Disappointing Holiday Sales
Apple saw disappointing iPhone X sales this holiday season, so it's readjusting its targets for the first quarter. The company reportedly cut iPhone X production targets in half, which could deal a heavy blow to suppliers.
Google Shuts Down Hackers Who Hijacked YouTube Ads For Cryptocurrency Mining
Hackers hijacked YouTube ads to exploit users' CPUs for cryptocurrency mining, but YouTube addressed the issue. The company says it blocked the malicious ads and removed the attackers from its platform.
Apple Is Bringing Digital Health Records To The iPhone
In the new iOS 11.3 beta, Apple added a major update to the Health app. The company is bringing medical records to iPhones, aiming to make things easier for patients.
