Articles by Anne Baker
HTC U Play Or HTC Bolt: Sibling Rivalry
The mid-range HTC U Play smartphone faces off against sibling HTC Bolt. Here is a comparison highlighting the features and specifications of the two HTC handsets.
MoneyGram Acquired By Alibaba's Ant Financial For $880 Million
Ant Financial, the digital payment arm of Alibaba, has acquired U.S.-based MoneyGram for $880 million. The deal is Alibaba’s second major acquisition in the United States after it bought e-commerce giant EyeVerify in 2016.
Meet BlackPods: Apple AirPods In A New Avatar
A company named BlackPods is offering its customers custom-colored AirPods to go with their Black, Jet Black, or Space Grey iPhones. A new BlackPod comes at $249 whereas repainting a white AirPod will cost $99.
Invasive Asian Carp Posing Threat To Great Lake Habitat
Invasive fish species Grass carp has slowly started taking over freshwater ecosystems in the great lakes of Erie, Huron, and Ontario. A study states that if not controlled within 10 years, Grass carps will outcompete native fish in the lakes.
Sony Xperia XA (2017) Leaked In A Video
A leaked video by TechLover HD shows the rumored Sony Xperia XA (2017) handset up close. The upcoming handset is rumored to be unveiled at the MWC 2017.
Snapchat Spectacles Melts While Charging: Should You Be Worried?
The quirky Snap Spectacles is reportedly melting due to overheating while charging. Snap Inc. has replaced the damaged product with a new one and is currently investigating into the incident to find the cause.
HoloLens AR Headset Sales In Thousands, Says Microsoft
Microsoft revealed that its AR headset HoloLens has sold thousands of units since it went up for sale in November 2016. The developer edition of the headset is currently available for $3,000.
T-Mobile Offering Free Hulu To Customers Switching From AT&T
T-Mobile will offer a free year of Hulu to customers who switched over to the carrier from AT&T. The free service is being offered because of the failure of DirecTV Now to provide quality service.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Spotted At GFXBench, Snapdragon 820 CPU, 4 GB RAM, And More
GFXBench has listed key specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S3. The impending tablet may use a Snapdragon 820 processor, contradicting rumors that it will house an Exynos chipset.
Elon Musk Serious About Building A Tunnel Under Los Angeles To Cut Traffic
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has revealed that his tunnel building plan to reduce traffic in Los Angeles is making progress. He plans to begin digging in a month’s time.
Gmail To Block JavaScript Attachments From Feb. 13
Gmail will be blocking JavaScript file attachments in its mails from Feb. 13. Google stated that it has taken this step for 'security reasons.'
Kaspersky Lab Security Investigator Charged Of Treason In Russia
Ruslan Stoyanov, Kaspersky Lab’s head of investigation for computer incidents, was arrested in December 2016 on charges of treason. Kaspersky has stated that this arrest will not affect computer incidents' investigation team in any way.
Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Edge Testing Begins, March 29 Launch Date Still On The Cards
Samsung has started testing the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 edge for a rumored March 29 launch. The launch is said to be a multiple city event in both the United States and Europe.
iPhone 8 Wireless Charging Technology Will Be Developed In-House By Apple
Rumors are rife that the iPhone 8 will feature wireless charging developed in-house by Apple. A recent report, meanwhile, has dismissed the speculations that Apple will deploy Energous Corporation’s wireless charging technology.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Leaked: 4 GB RAM, Exynos Chip And More
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 will reportedly house an Exynos 7420 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. The Samsung tablet will likely be unveiled at the MWC 2017 in February.
Unknown LeEco Smartphone With 4 Cameras Spotted On GFXBench
A mysterious smartphone from LeEco dubbed the X10 is rumored to have four cameras based on a GFXBench listing. The two rear cameras will be 12MPs and the two front cameras will be 15MPs.
Meet The LG X230: Affordable Smartphone With 1 GB RAM, Android Marshmallow And More
LG is all set to launch a range of affordable smartphones with the moniker X230. There is no news regarding the pricing and availability of the alleged LG smartphone.
iOS 11 Could Allow Group FaceTime Video Calls
An unverified report by an Israeli technology blog has claimed that Apple may introduce group calling on FaceTime with iOS 11. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 11 sometime in 2017.
Android Smartphone Owners Less Likely To Switch To iPhone 7
A CIRP report has revealed that Android users prefer switching to the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus rather than the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. This may have been driven by the presence of a headphone jack in the previous iteration.
Apple TV App Slowly Integrating Netflix
Apple’s latest update has partly integrated Netflix with its TV app. Now users can stream Netflix content directly from the TV app without getting redirected to the Netflix app.
Evernote For iOS Updated: Fresh Design, New Features And More
Evernote has launched Evernote 8.0 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The new design makes it easier for users to organize and take notes in the app.
T-Mobile Rolls Out Software Update For LG V20, Brings Security And Audio Patches
U.S. carrier T-Mobile has pushed out the December security patch for the LG V20 smartphone. The OTA security update will bring audio fixes for the device.
Hacker Group Anonymous Threatens Trump, May Expose 'Personal Ties' With Mobsters
Anonymous, the famous hacker group, has staked claims that it has sensitive information about U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The group is yet to reveal how it plans to share the information.
Jet Black iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Extremely Prone To Scratches, Just Like Apple Warned
Several Reddit users have complained that the Jet Black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are prone to scratches. The Jet Black color has been the most sought after hue for the iPhone after the new handsets launched in September 2016.
Watch Out For Gmail Phishing Scam, Tricks Users To Give Up Google Credentials
Gmail users from all over the world are losing their credentials from a new phishing scam. The scam sends bugged emails which take the users to a fake login page when opened.
Meet Ekster: The Smart Wallet That You Can Trace
Smart wallet brand Ekster has joined hands with Tile, world’s leading tracking manufacturer, to make Ekster 2.0 ultra slim trackable smart wallets. The wallets come in two variants - Parliament and Senate.
Nvidia Shield TV (2015) Gets Android Nougat Update
The Nvidia Shield TV (2015) is up for an Android 7.0 Nougat update. The news was announced at the CES 2017, along with the launch of the latest Shield TV.
PS4 Dominated Gaming Console Sales In December 2016
The Sony PlayStation 4 has reached lifetime sales of 53.4 million units, becoming the highest-selling gaming console in the United States for December 2016. However, Microsoft said that Xbox One outsold PS4 sales in the second half of 2016.
Qualcomm Confirms Smartphone Spotted At CES 2017 Wasn't Nokia 8
Qualcomm, in an official statement on Jan. 13, 2017, stated that the handset used at the CES 2017 was not Nokia 8. The statement was issued after leaked pictures claimed a Qualcomm reference handset to be the upcoming Nokia 8.
Huawei Honor 8 To Receive Android 7.0 Nougat Update Soon, Confirms Company
The Android 7.0 Nougat software update for the Honor 8 will roll out on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 in Japan. The update will be available in the United States in February 2017.
