Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Intel, Watch Out: AMD's New Chip Licensing Deal Could Spin More x86 Rivals
AMD and Tianjin Haiguang Advanced Technology Investment Co. Ltd. (THATIC) recently signed a licensing agreement for the OEM’s x86 CPUs and SoCs. The move is meant to get back a share of the market that AMD lost to Intel.
The Art Of 'No Man's Sky': Breathtaking Scenes And The Magic Of Algorithms [Video]
‘No Man’s Sky’ is scheduled to roll out in a few months, and developers took the time to release another breathtaking video. In it, Hello Games explains how artistic algorithms are deployed to make the game’s Universe vast and unique.
Acer Liquid Zest Plus May Have A Silly Name, But That Huge Battery Is No Joke
Acer recently unveiled its latest mid-tier smartphone and the funny sounding Liquid Zest Plus stands out. Among other goodies, the OEM packed one of the largest batteries on the market into the Acer Liquid Zest Plus.
Relax, Google.com Is No Longer Dangerous: Here's What Happened
Google.com is safe from malware and identity theft, says the company’s own Safe Browsing. The feature recently raised the trustworthy level of the search engine main page from 'partially dangerous' to 'not dangerous.'
Snap A Photo Of Your Bill To Pay With Your Credit/Debit Card: Meet Plastiq
Plastiq recently rolled out a mobile payment method that owners of debit and credit cards will love. The new app allows you to organize your payments by simply taking a photo of your bills.
Amazon Echo Dot And Echo Tap Teardown: iFixit Shows What's Inside
Amazon Tap and Amazon Echo Dot went through the iFixit teardown and the results are rather optimistic. The two devices scored differently in repairability rating, but only by a small margin.
LG G5 SE Gets Official In Russia, Definitely Not A 4-Incher: Here's What You Get
LG rolled out an official LG G5 SE smartphone in Russia, and the device is a surprise. The screen is larger than the expected 4-inch, but the manufacturer toned it down a notch in CPU and RAM numbers.
Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro Rocks Flagship Power On A Budget: Snapdragon 820, 6GB RAM At $415
Lenovo recently showcased its latest flagship phone from the ZUK series, and it is intimidating. Lenovo packed the Z2 Pro with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and a fingerprint scanner, not to mention a strong battery and an affordable price.
UK Spying On Millions Of People: Privacy International Posts Massive Document Trove Revealing 'Bulk Personal Datasets'
Privacy International revealed that the British government uses 'bulk personal databases' to spy on a large number of citizens. Leaked internal documents from MI5, MI6 and GCHQ show that the trend is worrisomely widespread.
'Rainbow Six Siege' DLC Announcement Confirmed For Friday: Where To Watch
The Xbox One 'Rainbow Six Siege' World League happens on April 22, and Ubisoft confirmed that it will unveil details about the upcoming DLC during the competition. Fans will finally find out what the upcoming explosive content of the game has in store for them.
AMD GPU Roadmap For 2016-2018: What To Expect
AMD recently revealed its roadmap for new GPU cards until 2018, and hype is building up. HDMI 2.0 is soon to land on certain GPUs, and the HBM2 and 14-nm architecture are other elements to be excited about.
Smartphone Deals: Moto X Pure Edition Now $50 Off Until May 2, Moto Maker Customization Included
Motorola trimmed the price of the Moto X Pure Edition smartphone by $50, but you must hurry if you want one. The offer includes Moto Maker customization, which allows customers to have a truly unique looking phone with powerful specs underneath.
Set The Date: Next Major 'Destiny' Expansion Tipped For Sept. 20
'Destiny’s' April Update recently went live, but fans already have their eyes on a new objective. According to the latest clues, the upcoming major update for the title could land as early as Sept. 20.
Nokia Ozo Professional VR Camera Gets Live VR Streaming Option, Complete With Immersive 360 Sound
Nokia upgraded its Ozo VR Professional Camera, and the gadget can now live stream footage to VR headsets. Nokia’s push to make Ozo the go-to choice for content creators brings other goodies to video producers and app developers alike.
RuneScape NXT Game Engine Goes Live For Everyone, Boosting Performance And Graphics [Video]
'RuneScape' recently got a new game client, and the engine behind it brings significant upgrades to the MMORPG. Enhanced performance and mesmerizing graphics are expected in 'RuneScape NXT,' which works on all computer ecosystems.
Nvidia Shield Android TV Update 3.1 Release Notes: Mouse Navigation, Game Optimization And More
The Nvidia Shield Android TV recently received Update 3.1, and it comes packed with enhancements and features. The over-the-air download brings a welcome security boost, next to game optimization and mouse integration.
Download Netflix Shows? Maybe Someday, Company CEO Suggests
Netflix just had its Q1 earnings call and it seems like the company is preparing for big changes. Reed Hastings, the leader of the streaming company, hints that future content download opportunities might be in tow.
Samsung Galaxy C7 Joins C5 In Specs Leak: Benchmark Reveals What To Expect
Weibo recently leaked the AnTuTu benchmark results for the upcoming Galaxy C7. The mid-class smartphone packs a decent set of specs and neatly fills the market gap between the premium S series and the more affordable A line.
EU Antitrust Probe Could Slap Google With $7.45 Billion Fine Over Android And Comparison Shopping Service Practices
The European Commission frowns upon Google’s practices and is looking into the company's comparison shopping service. The regulatory body has also started a separate antitrust probe to investigate the company’s behavior related to Android.
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, Z2 Tablet And Other Z2/Z3 Versions Finally Get Marshmallow
Sony officially released Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow for more Xperia devices. The OTA update will land on more models of the Z2, Z3 and Z2 Tablet, bringing the best features in the latest Android OS.
Beverly Hills Unanimously Votes 'Groundbreaking Resolution': Self-Driving Car Program As Public Transportation
The Beverly Hills City Council voted to enable a public transport program containing autonomous vehicles. Mayor John Mirisch is convinced that the technology is ready, and the urban settlement’s infrastructure will soon follow.
‘Hack The Pentagon' Bug Bounty Program Kicks Off: Win $150K By Hacking Your Way Through Government Websites
The Pentagon recently opened up the “Hack the Pentagon” bug bounty pilot program. The initiative promises to pay hackers who break into some federal websites, thus helping to expose cybersecurity threats on the more sensitive official webpages.
Intel Compute Stick With Core M Chip, Built-In RealSense Camera Integration Now In The Cards
Intel recently built a prototype Intel Core M Compute Stick equipped with a RealSense camera. The gadget uses the depth-sensing capabilities of the camera, which makes 3D logins and night video captures possible.
Hack Lets You Play Oculus Rift Exclusives On HTC Vive: Oculus Definitely Not Pleased
HTC Vive owners can now toy around with a game and a virtual reality app from Oculus’s backyard. Thanks to a hack dubbed Revive, Vive virtual reality headset owners can enjoy exclusive Oculus Rift content.
PS4 'Paragon' Gets New Heroes On April 21: Meet Iggy And Scorch [Video]
This week, 'Paragon' PS4 gamers will be able to set fire to the rain with Iggy & Scorch. The trailer video shows the new heroes dominating the match with some mad pyromaniac skills.
Apple Confirms QuickTime For Windows Is No Longer Supported, After More Than A Decade: Uninstall Now
Apple no longer supports QuickTime video player for Windows PC, and advises users to get rid of it. Both the government and independent security analysts are backing the company’s recommendations to uninstall QuickTime right now.
Sony Schedules PlayStation Network Maintenance: PSN Down For Two Hours On April 19
Sony scheduled a maintenance window of two hours on April 19. The PlayStation Network will get dusted and tweaked, but gamers will get locked out from a few key areas of the ecosystem.
Deadpool 2 Is Officially Confirmed And The Whole Crew Is On Board For The Sequel
'Deadpool 2' was confirmed at the CinemaCon and 20th Century Fox said that the whole crew from 'Deadpool' is on board. This means that the jokes will be just as disturbingly funny and the acting just as charmingly silly.
Ubisoft Confirms E3 2016 Conference On June 13: What To Expect
Ubisoft confirmed the date when it will come to the E3 2016. On June 13, the publisher is scheduled to take the floor and hold a press conference, but Ubisoft has more surprises for E3.
Environmental Responsibility Pays Off: Apple Made Over $40 Million From Recycling Old Devices
Apple recently published its Environmental Responsibility Report, and the results are not too shabby. By recycling old devices, the company collected almost 3 million pounds of copper, over 6,000 pounds of silver and a mind-blowing quantity of gold.
