Articles by Horia Ungureanu
US Defense Department Wants To Challenge Top Experts To Hack The Pentagon
The Department of Defense will allow vetted security experts to take a swing at the Pentagon’s websites. The new program, dubbed 'Hack the Pentagon,' is aimed at strengthening the safety of the governmental network, and cash prizes are involved.
Panasonic Unveils 2016 Line Of 4K Pro Ultra HD TVs With Firefox OS
Panasonic revealed its latest DX line of 4K UHD smart TVs, and it will work on Firefox OS. Mozilla’s OS brings software solutions that will complement the Hollywood Cinema Experience chips of Panasonic for stellar visuals and experiences.
Facebook Moments Photo-Sharing App Now Gets Video And More
Facebook Moments gained quite some lift, with more than 400 million pictures shared since its launch. Now, the app gets a new update for allowing users to enrich their friends-filled Moments slideshows with videos.
'Fallout 4' Patch Hits PC, Headed To PS4 And Xbox One Consoles Next
Bethesda recently released another patch aimed at making the 'Fallout 4' experience even more memorable. This time, PC gamers were the first to get their hands on patch 1.4, with Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in tow.
'Rocket League: Collector's Edition' Hitting Retail In Q3, Complete With All DLCs And More
'Rocket League' scored high in popularity for the three main gaming platforms: PC, Xbox and PlayStation. The developer-publisher team aims to release a physical copy of the title, packed with DLCs and new goodies.
OnePlus X Camera Hotfix Rolling Out Now To Resolve Image Corruption
OnePlus X recently received the OxygenOS 2.2.0 update, and with it landed an image corruption issue. The company rolled out a hotfix to handle the matter and even more good news for global OnePlus X fans.
Netflix Is Not Your Best Friend If You Are Using VPN
Netflix enforces its geo-locked policy by the day. Users using VPNs in the UK, Spain, Germany and Australia started receiving errors when accessing the service, showing that the golden days of global content streaming are numbered.
Budget LTE Smartphone: Microsoft Lumia 640 For $30 At Walmart And Best Buy
After Microsoft launched its latest affordable smartphone, the Lumia 650, big retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart started cutting prices on older Lumia devices. Bundled with a special offer from AT&T, the Lumia 640 has a steal price.
Snapchat Says Sorry For Phishing And Exposing Employees' Payroll Information
Snapchat recently published an apology letter to its employees, following the exposing of payroll information for a number of the company’s workers. A phishing attack targeted the company, leading to an FBI investigation and enforced safety mechanisms for Snapchat.
Raspberry Pi 3 vs. Raspberry Pi 2 Model B: Quick Specs Comparison
Raspberry recently released its latest microcomputer that could get techies all excited. We compared the specs of the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B with the ones from the latest Raspberry Pi 3 to show you what changed.
Sick Of That iOS Beta? Here's How To Downgrade And Restore Your Stable iOS
Apple provided a series of instructions for iOS beta testers to help them downgrade to a stable version of the operating system. We listed the few easy steps to return your iPhone or iPad to full functionality.
Neverending Nightmares' Horror Indie Game Headed To PlayStation 4, Vita
‘Neverending Nightmares’ is scheduled to roll out on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita this year. The porting of Infinitap Games’ title on consoles raises goose bumps, as the game is much more subtle than a jump scare.
Update: Xiaomi Mi 5 LTE Doesn't Work With All Major US Carriers
Xiaomi showcased the Mi 5, its latest flagship handset, at the Mobile World Congress. Recent information pertaining to the 4G LTE support shows that the device could play nice with the major American carriers, but not all.
Google Fiber Victory Against AT&T And TWC May Be Short-Lived: AT&T Suing Louisville Metro Council
AT&T filed a lawsuit against the authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, over an ordinance that allows Google Fiber to expand quickly throughout the city. AT&T claims that the ordinance defies the law and allows Google to cause disruption in existing services.
'Necropolis' Release Delayed: Hitting PS4, Xbox One, PC And Mac This Summer [VIDEO]
'Necropolis,' aka ‘Death with friends,' will be late. Developed by Harebrained Schemes and published by Bandai Namco, the third-person dungeon crawler will land on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 screens later than expected.
Apple Hires Frederic Jacobs, Key Developer Behind Snowden-Approved, Ultra-Secure Signal Messaging App
Apple recently recruited encryption expert Frederic Jacobs, one of the key developers behind the Signal messaging app. With Apple in the line of fire from government officials asking it to break its security policies, Jacobs’ addition is perfectly timed.
Chromecast Audio Gets Official RCA Cable And Optical Cable Adapter: Now On Google Store
Chromecast Audio finally received official cables from its manufacturer. Browse the Google Store to find the ultra-yellow RCA cable and optical adapter cable that can bring new life into an old pair of speakers via Chromecast Audio.
Microsoft Reportedly Readying Windows 10 Mobile ROMs For OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3 And Xiaomi Mi 5
Microsoft is reportedly planning to deliver more of its ROMs to existing or upcoming Android phones. Insiders from the company hinted that Windows 10 Mobile will land on the likes of OnePlus 2, OnePlus 3 and Xiaomi Mi 5. Pictured: OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X.
Apple To Unveil 9.7-Inch iPad Pro Instead Of iPad Air 3 In March?
Sources familiar with Apple’s plans for its March event said that a 9.7-inch iPad Pro is in tow. The upcoming release should bring powerful specs but a more affordable price for the Apple Pencil-compatible tablet, and may replace the rumored iPad Air 3.
Motorola Admits Nexus 6 Flop: 'You Learn As You Go'
Motorola’s Chief Marketing Officer, Adrienne Hayes, spoke about the formative experience of working on Google’s Nexus 6. The partnership with the search engine company caused the product to flop, and the blame is shared equally by Motorola and Google.
Huawei Taps Leica In New Strategic Agreement To Reinvent Smartphone Photography
Huawei and Leica recently signed an agreement for long-term cooperation. The boastful press release hints that Huawei smartphone users might get revolutionary top notch optics in their devices.
Google Fiber Reaching San Francisco, But Here's The Deal
Google announced that it plans to bring ultra-fast Internet speeds to San Francisco. Google Fiber should provide 10 times faster speeds than common connections, but only some of The Bay’s residents will get it.
Now You Can Get An Uber Ride On A Motorcycle Taxi: UberMOTO Launches In One Market
Uber has announced that it launched the pilot program UberMoto in Bangkok, aimed at saving time and money for its users. The company explained what convinced it to start the service in Thailand’s capital, so here's the deal.
Nissan Leaf App Disabled Over API Vulnerability That Allowed Hacking
Nissan removed its NissanConnect EV app after a security researcher showed that it was vulnerable to hacking. The app allowed Nissan Leaf owners to adjust the heating and cooling via a handset, but hackers could hijack it for other purposes.
LG Rolling Bot Could Be A Cat Person's Best Friend: Here's The Deal
LG unveiled a number of interesting gadgets and devices at the Mobile World Congress, and the Rolling Bot was the quirkiest. The device is a wonderful cat companion, but it can do much more than that.
'Mousejacking' Is A Dangerous Threat That Can Hack Into Your Laptop If You Use A Wireless Mouse
A team of Internet of Things security researchers showed how easy it is to hack a wireless mouse and keyboard. Thanks to the cyber safety experts from Bastille, companies are now aware of the perils of 'mousejacking.'
BlackBerry Eyes Cybersecurity Consulting Service With New Encription Ltd Acquisition
BlackBerry continued its plans to turn from a hardware-centered company into a software- and services-based enterprise. The company recently purchased Encription, a cybersecurity consultancy firm that should beef up BlackBerry’s team of IT safety experts.
Sony PlayStation VR Press Event Set For March 15 To Announce Launch And Pricing Details
Sony recently announced that it will showcase the PlayStation VR headset at the Game Developers Conference in March. Sony’s VR gadget can take a bite out of HTC Vive and Oculus Rift’s market share, but there are some caveats.
Challenging Action Game 'Risk Of Rain' Headed To PS4, Vita: Check Out The Gameplay Trailer [Video]
Sony thinks that many PlayStation 4 and Vita titles are too easy on players, so it ported 'Risk of Rain' from PC. The intense, borderline frustrating epic game will come with new features and improved online capabilities.
IBM And Apple Push Swift To The Cloud For Better Enterprise App Development
IBM recently launched some tools allowing developers to craft and run enterprise apps in the Cloud, using Apple's Swift software. Swift seems a future-proof solution, as it is intuitive, quick and can dissolve the barrier between back-end and front-end development.
