Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Telegram Mobile Messaging App Tops 100 Million Monthly Active Users: 60 Percent Growth In 9 Months
Telegram recently unveiled its surging growth at the Mobile World Congress. The messaging app, which directly rivals the likes of WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, proudly announced that it has more than 100 million monthly active users.
MWC 2016: MediaTek Helio P20 Octa-Core Mobile Chip Aims To Make Smartphones More Efficient
MediaTek rolled out two new chipsets at the Mobile World Congress: the Helio P20 and the MT2511. Read on to see how the P20 can boost the efficiency of future smartphones and how MT2511 will upgrade health wearables.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Line Packs Exynos And Not Snapdragon In Global Markets Outside US, China And Japan
Samsung recently showcased its latest premium smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. During the event, information permeated that the handsets will sport different CPUs in different world regions.
Volvo Bakes Spotify Streaming Into Its Rides' Sensus Connect Infotainment System [Video]
Volvo's newest driving experience brings safety, quality and Spotify. The carmaker wants to be ahead of competition when it comes to infotainment systems, and it packed the Spotify music streaming service on a number of select vehicles.
Some Oculus Rift Preorders Get Abruptly Canceled, But Company Says It's Only 'A Small Number'
Oculus Rift customers are nervously checking their emails as the company announced that some of them will not receive their gadget. The company underlined that 'a small number' of preorders were cancelled and explained why.
San Bernardino Victims Side With Government, Legally Opposing Apple In Encryption Debacle
Apple might forfeit its privacy over security policy. Victims of the San Bernardino shooting are about to start a class action against Apple, aiming to force the company into decrypting the iPhone of one of the purported attackers.
'Showstopping' Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Breaks Cover At MWC 2016: What Does It Bring?
Lenovo showcased its newest Vibe K5 Plus handset at the Mobile World Congress, and it looks like a cocktail of affordability and entertainment. However, Lenovo said the Vibe K5 Plus will be absent from a number of important markets.
Alcatel Launches Pop 4 Series At MWC 2016, Shooting For Affordability And Customization
Alcatel recently unveiled three new mid-range smartphones, sporting a huge amount of visual customization and very competitive prices. The Pop 4, Pop 4+ and Pop 4S offer value for money and are targeted at consumers in their early 20’s.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs. Galaxy S6 Edge: Is It Worth The Upgrade?
Samsung lately unveiled its new generation flagships, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Read on to see how the new Galaxy S7 Edge stands against last year’s Galaxy S6 Edge.
New Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview Hits The Scene: New Features And Improvements
Microsoft lately rolled out a Windows 10 Mobile build for Windows Insider members. Owners of Windows Phones can look forward to a number of new and exciting features, the best of which concern an improved Cortana digital assistant and the Edge browser.
Auto Safety Advocate Asks Government To Reopen Jeep Fire Probe Into 'The Most Lethal Vehicle Safety Defect'
The Center for Auto Safety urges the NHTSA to resume the investigation into Jeep SUVs rear-fuel tank recall scandal. The CAS has explained that the safety measures deployed by Fiat-Chrysler Automotive are lackluster and dangerous for the car owners.
EFF Scores Major Win In NSA Mass Surveillance Case, Granted Discovery To Get Factual Evidence
The Electronic Frontier Foundation recently scored a winning verdict against the National Security Agency. The ruling forces the NSA to do an unprecedented thing: grant the EFF discovery in its public surveillance program.
Free MOBA 'Smite' Confirmed For PS4, Closed Alpha Kicks Off: Check Out The Gameplay Trailer [Video]
'Smite' will soon reach the PlayStation 4, as we now have official confirmation. A closed alpha is the first step towards seeing 'Smite' land on Sony’s console, and the gameplay trailer keeps us on our toes.
Nintendo World, Reborn: New Nintendo NY Flagship Store Opens With New Look And Higher Ambitions
Nintendo reopened the gates of its new retail store, showing the world how Nintendo World transformed into Nintendo NY. The refurbished location is much more adept at hosting big public events, but stays faithful to some of its trademark features.
Dieselgate Reloaded: Mercedes Owner Sues Automaker Over BlueTEC Clean Diesel Emissions
Mercedes-Benz faces a class action lawsuit from one of its BlueTEC clean diesel car owners. The complaint alleges that the automaker purposely cheated pollution regulations, in a similar fashion to rivals from Volkswagen.
Nvidia Pascal GP100 GPU To Rock 4 TFLOPS Double Precision, 12 TFLOPS Single Precision Processing Power
Nvidia wants to help autonomous cars get better by using the computational power of GPUs. Enter the upcoming Pascal GPU100 GPU, which should pack 12 TFLOPs of Single Precision and four TFLOPs of Double Precision.
Square Enix Brings 'Tomb Raider' And Other Hit Games To Nvidia Shield
Square Enix pushed a number of its famous titles on GeForce Now, and 'Tomb Raider' is one of them. With the new titles, Nvidia Shield can go toe-to-toe with PlayStation Vita and Nintendo 3DS XL.
2016 'League Of Legends' World Championship: Here's When It Comes To North America
'League of Legends' recently announced that this year’s World Championship will gather the best global Summoners in North America. The teams will travel between the two coasts, with the epic final scheduled to be a battle for Los Angeles.
HTC One M10 In White Leaks Online, Shows Samsung-Like Home Button
Thanks to Evan Blass, another leaked image of the HTC One M10 surfaced and it unveils a few new aspects of the phone. The handset will come in a white color variant with a home button that is utterly familiar.
New Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter Is Faster, Stronger, Cheaper: Preorders Now Open
Microsoft rolled out a new wireless display adapter. The new WDA looks better, costs less and delivers faster streaming content from mobile gadgets to big-screen TVs, provided you have the right type of portable device and supported Windows version.
PS4 System Software Beta Registrations Go Live: Get An Early Sneak Peek At Upcoming Features
Sony recently opened up another beta testing registration. PlayStation 4 owners from the United States and Europe can sign up and if they get picked, test the latest features that Sony coded into its console.
Pentax Launches $1,799 Full-Frame K-1 DSLR, Rocking Unprecedented Innovations
Pentax recently unveiled its first full-frame DSLR camera. The Pentax K-1 not only sports a massive 36.4-megapixel sensor and a dustproof magnesium body, but it comes packed with innovative features at a competitive price.
'System Shock 3' Development Is In Good Hands: 'Deus Ex' Creator Warren Spector Takes The Lead
Warren Spector, the original creator, designer and producer of the 'System Shock' title, is coming home. OtherSide Entertainment recruited Spector to revive the franchise, and he is happy to put Shodan back in 'System Shock 3.'
Uncle Sam Loves Windows 10: US Department Of Defense To Upgrade 4 Million Computers To Microsoft's Latest OS
The U.S. Department of Defense will beef its security and IT infrastructure with Microsoft’s help. To do so, the department will roll out 4 million Windows 10 copies on its PCs, hailing the OS’s robust safety features.
Renault Alpine Vision Concept Breaks Cover Ahead Of Geneva Motor Show, Reviving The Alpine Sports Car
Renault made waves in Monaco, where it revealed its new Alpine sports car. The automaker showcased the Alpine Vision Concept, a synthesis of classy design and contemporary raw power, all wrapped in a chic sports car silhouette.
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Drops By FCC Ahead Of US Release, Shaping Up As Solid Midranger
The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) recently appeared in the Federal Communications Commision’s database. The new information positions the device as a powerful midranger and hints that the release of the phone is right around the corner.
Miitomo Registration Now Live Before Nintendo's First Smartphone Game Launches In March
Nintendo announced that pre-registration for its first smartphone game, Miitomo, is live. The game will come out in March 2016, and it features a mélange of social media and unique gameplay.
Google Admits Tracking Personal Student Data, But Claims It's Only For Educational Purposes And Not Advertising
Google recently replied to Sen. Al Franken’s concerns regarding the collection and usage of students’ personal data. The company explains that it uses the information for non-profit purposes, but suggests it might have not always been the case.
ASUS Offers 'Far Cry Primal' Bundles With Select GPUs In New 'Savage At Heart' Promo
Asus started its Savage at Heart promotional period, where gamers can get a free copy of 'Far Cry Primal.' Those who purchase a new GPU from a select list get the bundled title for zero additional cost.
‘Quantum Break' PC Requirements Revised: Here Are The Recommended Specs
‘Quantum Break’, the PC version, lately got an update over its minimum and recommended specs. Gamers will be able to play ‘Quantum Break’ on medium or even high quality using only mid-range level rigs.
