Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Marshmallow-Based MIUI Global Beta ROM Now Open To All: Changelog And How To Upgrade
Xiaomi’s handsets Mi 3, Mi 4 and Mi Note just received access to the Android Marshmallow-based MIUI global beta ROM 6.3.17. We looked at the changelog and highlighted the most important novelties.
Android-Powered BlackBerry Hamburg And BlackBerry Rome Tipped For This Year
BlackBerry might release two new smartphones in 2016, codenamed Hamburg and Rome. According to reports, the two devices will be aimed at the mid-range and top-tier niches, but skepticism is recommended.
Sorry, Windows Phone Users: GoPro Drops Support, So No More Updates Or New Features Are In Store
GoPro has clarified a statement from December last year, and adventurers who use Microsoft’s Mobile OS should brace themselves. The action camera company explained that support for Windows Phones’ GoPro App will be discontinued.
Sony RX10 III Cyber-Shot Camera Debuts With Impressive Specs And 3x The Zoom Of Its Predecessor
Sony has revealed the RX10 III, its latest cyber-shot camera that comes with terrific specs and a spicy price. Versatility is the main word for the 20-megapixel sensor-packing camera, which can also shoot 4K video.
Apple's iOS 9.3 Is More Stable Than Android Marshmallow And All Other iOS Versions In Use: Apteligent
Apteligent recently reported that the iOS 9.3 is the most stable mobile operating system on the market. The analytics firm studied the latest Apple OS in comparison with its former versions and Android Marshmallow.
Think You Can Do Better Than Tay? Microsoft's Bot Framework Lets Developers Build Their Own Chatbots
Microsoft showcased its latest chatbot-oriented integration toolset at its San Francisco Build conference. The Microsoft Bot Framework allows every developer to integrate natural language communication between users and their machines, and it's only the beginning.
Project Astoria May Be Dead, But Microsoft Is Baking Ubuntu's Bash And Linux Command Line Into Windows 10
Microsoft expanded the developers’ possibilities by adding a Linux command line in Windows 10. The company also unveiled that the popular Bash shell will be added to its latest operating system this year.
$299 Acer Chromebook 14 Now On Preorder: Full HD, Aluminum Chassis, 14-Hour Battery Life And More
Acer Chromebook 14 has joined the Chromebook family on Amazon's preorder list. The budget-friendly laptop packs potent mid-range specs, from a sleek aluminum build and a powerful display to a mighty power source, and more.
Latest 'Quantum Break' Live Action Trailer Drops Before April 5 Game Release: Meet The Villains [Video]
‘Quantum Break’ showcased its villains in a live action trailer, and it all looks exciting. The game is scheduled for launch next week on two platforms, and in the meantime avid gamers can see what 'time is power' actually means.
Gamers, Get Ready: 'Killer Instinct' Hits PCs, Supporting Cross-Buy And Cross-Play With Xbox One Version
Microsoft recently released 'Killer Instinct' for PCs carrying Windows 10. The game is the first cross-platform and cross-save game, letting Xbox One console players and PC gamers fight each other from their respective ecosystems.
Blizzard Pulling Sexualized 'Overwatch' Pose Following Player Feedback: Game Director Apologizes
Jeff Kaplan, creative director of 'Overwatch,' confirmed that Tracer’s victory pose will be deleted from the game’s final variant. Blizzard’s decision follows outrage from fans who saw sexual objectification in Tracer’s pose.
Kuvée Wants You To Drink Wine In Style: Meet The World's First Smart Wine Bottle
Kuvée rolled out the first smart wine bottle in the world. Cabernet or Merlot enthusiasts can use the device to keep wine fresh for 30 days, and Wi-Fi integration should be able to improve every dinner party.
Sony PlayStation VR Could Soon Expand Beyond PS4 And Offer PC Support
PlayStation VR’s future might include PC support and integration, according to the executive vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment. Japanese publication Nikkei talked to Masayasu Ito and found out details about the future development of his company’s VR headset.
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Preaches Compassion In Wake Of Recent Terrorist Attacks: Let's Build A Better World
Mark Zuckerberg posted a message on his Facebook page urging people to build a better, more compassionate world. The post follows multiple global terrorist attacks and aims to reinforce love and empathy as alternatives to fear and distrust.
EgyptAir Flight MS181 Hijacked: Crew And 4 Foreigners Remain Hostage
An internal EgyptAir flight was hijacked on the morning of March 29 and forced to land on the airport of Larnaca, Cyprus. The hijacker of the Airbus A320, who was armed with an explosive belt, released almost all hostages after landing.
Sleek Elephone S3 With Bezel-Less Display And Premium Unibody Design Reportedly Hitting Stores In April
Elephone keeps pushing out pretty, powerful and affordable midrange smartphones. The upcoming Elephone S3 packs a uniform metallic unibody sans screen bezels, a strong camera and advanced security features, and should hit retail soon.
Uncovered: New 'Final Fantasy XV' Teaser Drops, Boosting Excitement Ahead Of 'Behemoth' Event [Video]
Square Enix released a teaser video for the upcoming Final Fantasy XV Uncovered event, further boosting the hype. The company will unveil important details about the exciting installment at the Los Angeles event on Wednesday.
Microsoft Reportedly Builds Custom Windows 10 Government Edition For China
Microsoft is reportedly working on a special edition of Windows 10 for the Chinese government. Windows 10 Zhuangongban will be designed with efficiency and security in mind, but users might miss some of the standard Windows features.
Zero-Day Vulnerability Bypasses Apple's Security Features To Compromise OS X And iOS Devices: Update Now
Apple’s OS X and iOS are subject to a zero-day vulnerability exploit that can have horrendous consequences, a SentinelOne researcher has reported. Here's what to do to keep hackers from messing with your Mac and iPhone.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Marshmallow Update Moves Beyond South Korea, Wider Global Rollout Expected Soon
Samsung Galaxy S5 owners from Trinidad and Tobago recently received the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. This means that the global rollout of the most-anticipated Android OS update is drawing near.
Xbox Live Games With Gold April 2016: Free Games With Backward Compatibility And More
Xbox unveiled the free games that will land on Xbox One and Xbox 360 in April’s Games with Gold program. We found that the titles are a strong mix of acrobatics, humor, horror, aliens and backward compatibility support.
Keyless Cars, Easy Prey: Guard Your Vehicle Against Electronic Thieves
ADAC researchers found that more than 24 car models that feature keyless remote control locking systems are vulnerable to hacking. The report underlines how easy contemporary cars can be hacked and proposes some solutions to the problem.
Samsung To Unveil New IoT Operating System In April
Samsung is gearing up to unveil a new real time operating system in April. The unnamed OS is crafted with ‘Internet of Things’ capabilities in mind, and could give the OEM an edge in the home appliances’ sector.
Netflix Touts More Control Over Data Despite Quietly Throttling AT&T And Verizon Video Speeds
Netflix revealed its capping plan for those who enjoy content on mobile devices. The company claims that the action is in the users’ best interest, but some big carriers such as AT&T and Verizon disagree.
Forget About Racist Tay, This AI Wrote A Novel And Nearly Won A National Literary Prize
A literary prize in Japan was almost won by AI. A couple of teams made of both humans and AI submitted creative writings to the Hoshi Shinichi Literary Award, and one of the AI novels was shortlisted.
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Joins Note 5 In Marshmallow Party: Android 6.0.1 Update Ready Now
Sprint recently showered its customers with Android OS updates, and Galaxy Note 5 owners rejoiced. Now, Galaxy Note 4 owners are also in for a treat, getting the newest Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.
Sony Announces ForwardWorks Mobile Gaming Division To Push PlayStation Games To Smartphones
Sony unveiled that it's setting up a new division dedicated to mobile gaming titles. Called ForwardWorks, the new business will focus on creating original gaming titles and PlayStation fans from Asia and Japan will be the first to reap the benefits.
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow With New TouchWiz And More
Galaxy Note 5 owners who have Sprint subscriptions are now getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The news comes after other carriers from the United States offered their clients a sweet taste of Android’s latest OS.
Apple Bundling Office 365 As iPad Pro 'Accessory' Is A Win-Win For Everyone: Here's Why
Apple started to offer its iPad Pro customers special bundles containing the Office 365 productivity tools. The alliance between Apple’s popular tablet division and Microsoft’s apps could be a recipe of success for both companies.
How To Play 'Dark Souls 3' On Xbox One In US Right Now, Before The April 12 Release
'Dark Souls 3' launched only in Japan, but industrious gamers found ways to play the game in the U.S., too. Read on to see how you can enjoy repeated deaths with the Xbox One variant of 'Dark Souls 3.'
