Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Lizard Squad Teen Hacker Guilty Of 50,700 Cybercrimes But Receives No Jail Time
17-year-old Lizard Squad hacker Julius Kivimaki has been convicted of more than 50,000 crimes, yet walks off with no jail time. The hacker's Twitter account description now reads 'untouchable hacker god.'
Honda Recalls 4.5 Million More Cars Due To Defective Takata Air Bags
Honda has recalled another 4.5 million vehicles over faulty air bag inflators from Takata. Of the 4.5 million, 1.63 million cars are in the carmaker's home country of Japan.
Apple iOS 9 Beta 3 Offers High-Quality Audio Streaming, Proactive Assistant, Folder For Selfies, And More
Apple has released iOS 9 Beta 3 earlier than expected, introducing some exciting features. A new Photos app with default selfie and screenshots folders, a neat News app, HQ audio streaming and more aim to improve the overall experience.
My Xperia Theft Protection Breaks Unlocked Sony Xperia Z3+, Z4 Tablet, Other Smartphones And Makes Devices Unrecoverable
Sony's new MXTP security feature can break unlocked Xperia devices in an unrecoverable way. Here's the deal.
WhatsApp Web Adds Mobile App Features To Give You More Control Over Your Chats, Groups, And Profile
WhatsApp Web got a neat new update, finally receiving more options and features that bring it on par with the mobile version. Users can now archive or delete chats, change their profile pic, edit their status and more.
The Name Is Logi: Logitech Without The Tech
Logitech has just announced the 'biggest brand transformation' in its history, touting a bold and colorful new logo and brand called Logi. The new Logitech will keep its core business unchanged, but the Logi brand will grace new products and product categories.
Facebook Experiments With 'Floating' Videos That Follow You As You Scroll Your News Feed
Facebook has rolled out an experimental feature that allows users to have 'floating' videos that remain visible as they scroll through their News Feed. Facebook's new floating videos feature is similar to what YouTube offers on its mobile apps.
Forty Percent Of iDevice Lovers Now On iOS 8.4: Apple Music Plays Pied Piper Role
Apple Music has apparently been the main catalyst for growth when it comes to iOS 8.4 adoption rates. After just one week, iOS 8.4 makes up more than 40 percent of all iOS usage.
Russia Issues Safety Guidelines When Taking Selfies
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched a new campaign to promote safer selfies, warning about the dangers of high-risk poses. The number of selfie-related accidents is already alarming and continues to increase.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Available At Sprint Starting July 10: Here Are The Details
Sprint has announced that it will start offering the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime this Friday, July 10. The handset will be available on-contract, with monthly installments, or contract-free.
Amazon To Go On Trial For Trademark Infringement Due To Confusing Search Results
A U.S. Appeals Court has ruled that watchmaker MTM is entitled to pursue a trademark infringement lawsuit agaist Amazon because the retailer returns search results that could mislead consumers.
Apple Plans To Reintroduce Music Home Sharing Feature In iOS 9
Apple has removed the popular music Home Sharing feature with the release of iOS 8.4, but it's not a done deal. Company executive Eddy Cue just confirmed Apple's plans to restore music Home Sharing in iOS 9.
This Is How To Add Your Birthday On Your Twitter Profile
Twitter has added a new option, allowing users to show their birthday on their profile. Here's how to set it up and how to control who sees your birth month, day and year.
Helio Is Back From The Dead With $29 A Month All Data, Call, Text Plan But Don't Get Too Excited
MVNO Helio has been dead for years, but it's now back in the game with a new parent company and new prepaid plan. For just $29 per month, Helio offers unlimited talk, text and data, but it's not all as good as it sounds.
Google Sends Self-Driving Lexus SUV To Test The Roads In Austin
Google has officially announced that it is testing its self-driving Lexus SUVs in Austin, Texas. The autonomous vehicles have been roaming the streets of Austin since last month.
Hacking Team That Helps Governments Spy On People Gets Hacked
Italian cybersecurity firm Hacking Team, which helps governments and organizations spy on citizens, has now been hacked. Attackers have posted a list of Hacking Team's alleged customers and they include the FBI, DEA, and DoD, as well as numerous repressive regimes worldwide.
Android Smartphones With The Best Camera: Samsung Galaxy S6, Nexus 6, LG G4, Panasonic Lumix CM1, And More
Smartphones have come a long way and some of the most impressive advancements they boast are in the camera department. Here are some of the best Android smartphones in terms of camera quality.
GoPro Hero 4 Session: First Impressions About The Smallest GoPro Action Camera
Teh GoPro Hero4 Session has just taken portability to a whole new level, packing powerful specs and features in the smallest action camera yet. Measuring less than 1.5-inch on every side, this tiny GoPro cube can fit where its predecessors can't.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn Of War 3 Domain Registration Hints Of Sequel To Hit Strategy Series?
Sega of America has apparently registered a domain for 'Dawn of War 3,' suggesting that a sequel to the highly-acclaimed 'Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War' strategy game series could be en route.
LG G4 Up For Grabs In LG #BestShotEver Photo Contest In U.S.
LG has kicked off an exciting new competition, encouraging mobile users to take the #BestShotEver using their smartphone's camera. The big prize consists of free trip for two to New York, a helicopter ride across the Big Apple, and two LG G4 smartphones, but LG is also offering another 24 "first prizes."
Ultrarare PlayStation Prototype Made By Nintendo Discovered In Box Of Junk
An extremely rare SNES-CD PlayStation prototype Ninendo made in collaboration with Sony has turned up in a box of junk. The mythical device now stars in a number of images.
PSN Services Up And Running After Gamers Reported Issues On PS4 And PS3
Sony's PlayStation Network (PSN) is now back up and running, following the recent service alerts. Over the past few days, PS3 and PS4 gamers experienced difficulties in launching games and more, but everything should work fine now.
'Super Smash Bros 4' DLC v1.0.9 Now Available For The Wii U
Nintendo has released the 'Super Smash Bros 4' DLC version 1.0.9 for its Wii U console, allowing users to get it as a downloadable game patch. The update brings some 'adjustments' to improve the gaming experience.
California Approves Rainbow Tunnel Name Change To Honor Late Robin Williams
The California Senate has approved legislation to rename the Bay Area passageway, known as the Rainbow Tunnel or Waldo Tunnel, to the Robin Williams Tunnel.
9-Year-Old Girl Opens Petition To Join 'Boys Only' Robot Program
A 9-year-old girl has successfully petitioned her local public library to let her join a 'boys only' robotics course. Cash Cayen's petition drew more than 30,000 supporters, and the Timmins Public Library now offers the course to all children, not just boys.
Original Voice Actor For Ryo Back For Shenmue 3
The latest update on the Shenmue 3 Kickstarter page has confirmed that Corey Marshal, the original voice actor forRyo in the first and second installments of the game, will voice the character in the third iteration as well. The actor has also offered his voice as a reward to fans, but it won't be cheap.
Brazilian Trojan Creator Revealed As 20-Year-Old College Student
A 20-year-old college student in Brazil who goes by the alias Lordfenix has created more than 100 banking trojans in the last couple of years alone. Security firm Trend Micro traced his activity back to April 2013.
Explosive Photos: Capturing 4th Of July Fireworks With A Smartphone Camera
Smartphones have greatly evolved and can now capture high-quality photos, so here are some tips on how to take the best shots of 4th of July fireworks using your smartphone camera.
Microsoft Shows Off New Enterprise-Class Features For Skype
MIcrosoft has launched a preview of its Skype for Business, allowing Office 365 users to try out some neat beta features. As a reminder, Skype for Business replaces the previous Lync service.
Kyocera And Microsoft Legal Row Over Android Finally Over
Microsoft has dropped the patent-infringement lawsuit it filed against Kyocera, as the two companies have now expanded a prior agreement.
