Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Google Kicks Out 247 Play Store Apps Infected With Ad Fraud From Twitter Network
Google removed 247 apps from its Google Play Store after finding out that these were infected with ad fraud. The security liability worked through MoPub, the Twitter-owned mobile advertising platform.
Twitter Rolls Out Experimental GIF Button For Mobile For A Few Users
Twitter beta tests a GIF library button, and the addition might help increase the popularity of the microblogging platform. The company catches up with rival companies such as Facebook and Yahoo, that already use GIFs.
New HTC One M10 Image Leaks: Here Are The Features, Price, Release Date And Everything Else We Know So Far
HTC One M10 recently got another leak up its sleeve, and this time is a full frontal image of the handset. We stacked all the known information about the next HTC flagship so you know what to expect.
‘Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4’ Now Available On Steam
Naruto fans can thank Valve for porting 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' to Steam. PC gamers can now download and play the title, but reviews showed that the visual and gaming experience are far from excellent.
Next-Generation iPads And MacBook To Come With Rose Gold Versions: Report
New rumors surfaced about Apple’s upcoming releases. It seems that the color scheme will be extended for iPad Air 3, 12-inch MacBook and iPad Mini, as they will get Rose Gold finishing.
'Fable Legends' To Use Physics Tricks To Boost Visual Fidelity
Lionhead revealed that 'Fable Legends' will push the boundaries of visual fidelity by embedding realistic physical foliage simulation in the fantasy RPG/RTS. What is more, the game will benefit from the groundbreaking resources that come with DirectX 12.
IBM Cloud Data Services Ready To Rock Enterprise With Power Features, Marketplace For Developers
IBM revealed that it reworked more than 25 commerce and analytics solutions in Apache Spark in order to give its customers better Cloud Data Services. The new offerings provide scalability, speed and performance for global developers.
Samsung Galaxy J5, J7 (2016) Bluetooth SIG Certification Suggests Imminent Launch: What To Expect
Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 (2016 editions) passed through the Bluetooth SIG certification with flying colors. Here is all what we know about the successors of Samsung’s most successful affordable handsets.
Apple Watch Trumps All Other Smartwatches In Market Share: Two-Thirds Of All Shipments
Canalys market research revealed the top four most purchased smartwatches of 2015. Thanks to a huge boost in demand, Apple bested its rivals and secured the first place by marking up two-thirds of the global market share.
Microsoft And GoPro Sign Collaborative Patent Licensing Deal For File Storage And Other Technology
Microsoft and GoPro recently signed an agreement to cooperate on patent licensing. While this might be another day at the office for Microsoft, GoPro is already reaping the fruits of the partnership.
Ubisoft Explains 'The Division' Skills In Latest Trailer [Video]
Ubisoft released a video showcasing the skill trees from 'Tom Clancy’s The Division.' Check it out and marvel in hundreds of possible combinations in the mix of tactical and aggressive gameplay.
CoreOS Rocket 1.0 Container Runtime Engine Comes Gunning For Docker
CoreOS has announced that its security-minded container engine is live and ready for implementation. Enter rkt (Rocket) variant 1.0, which aims to be the main rival of Docker and an important part of the Open Container Initiative.
Apple Asks US Supreme Court To Reject Samsung's Appeal: It's 'Legally Unexceptional'
Samsung filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court, in a last attempt to overturn the verdict from its patent lawsuit with Apple. Apple retorted and qualified Samsung’s appeal as 'legally unexceptional,' urging the Court to refuse prolonging the action.
Verizon Offers More Data On Prepaid Plans At No Extra Cost
Verizon Wireless recently upgraded its prepaid plans and it's now offering more data. The move aims to rival T-Mobile and AT&T’s improved offers, as all major carriers seem to aim for a future where video and music streaming is key.
MIT's New AI Chip Could Make Skynet 10 Times Faster, Bring Deep Learning To Mobile
MIT researchers found that neural networks could be used on specially designed chips to quicken data transfers. The Eyeriss chip is important because its technology could lead to a significant leap ahead in mobile device performance.
Logitech G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Is Ready To Rock Your Gaming Experience [Video]
Logitech recently released the G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, which is intended for both work and play. The Romer-G switches and complex lighting system are only two of the reasons you should give this accessory a go.
GoPro Going Down: Earnings Tumble, Shares Drop 19 Percent On 4Q Losses
The stock market reacted violently after GoPro announced its financial results for Q4 2015. The company registered a 19 percent fall in share value, and the rest of its figures do not herald much optimism.
Nintendo Halts 'Quality Of Life' Plans: Sleep Tracker No Longer Coming By March
Nintendo recently revealed that its famed sleep-tracker device will not meet its release date. The company’s CEO explained that the 'Quality Of Life' program which the tracker is part of is still in the books, but on hold for now.
Jedi Master Yoda Almost Starred In 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Jedi Master Yoda nearly made it to the big screen in the latest 'Star Wars' movie. Two editors from the production team said that Yoda was supposed to make a cameo during one pivotal scene of 'The Force Awakens.'
Sleek Vaio Phone Biz Debuts With Windows 10 On Board, Teasing Continuum: Here's What It Brings
Vaio revealed its latest smartphone, and it is a Windows 10 Mobile device targeted at the business sector. Meet the exclusive Vaio Phone Biz, a neatly designed, aptly equipped smartphone that uses Continuum at its full potential.
Microsoft Band 2 Gets Weight Tracking Capability With New Android App Update
Microsoft Band 2 owners who use the Android variant of the Microsoft Health app just got an important update. A weight-tracking feature is now available, increasing the gadget’s capabilities.
Google Faces Class-Action Lawsuit As UC Berkeley Students Sue Over Gmail Scanning
A class-action lawsuit began in California, this time with Google as the defendant. UC Berkeley students accused the company of scanning their emails and using their private information for advertising purposes and they are demanding a hefty compensation.
Microsoft Opens Yammer To All Office 365 Business Customers, Boasting 'Seamless Availability'
Microsoft wants to bring Yammer into Office 365 for business. The company announced that it is beginning to embed the social networking service into the productivity tool, reshaping the enterprise environment as we know it.
Toyota To Pay $22 Million Compensation For Ripping Off Black And Asian Borrowers
Toyota reached a voluntary settlement with the Department of Justice and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. According to the agreement, the company will refund $22 million to its black and Asian customers who got arbitrary high loan interest rates.
New Tesla Powerwall Home Batteries Coming This Year, Says Elon Musk [Video]
Elon Musk lately answered a few questions about the Tesla Powerwall project. The CEO has pointed out that the successful home battery will get an improved version this year and has detailed when the new power source will be available.
T-Mobile Beats Verizon, Ranks As The Fastest US Wireless Carrier In New OpenSignal Report
OpenSignal pitted T-Mobile against AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, and the results are just in. T-Mobile leads the pack with the fastest wireless network speed, and the report brings some interesting data.
FCA Announces New Euro 6 Settings For Cleaner Diesel Engines And Improved Emission Performance
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles lately made a point about corporate honesty and going green. The company wants to make sure that its diesel engines are as clean as possible, and plans some voluntary changes for better emission performance.
Jaguar Land Rover Joins Self-Driving Car Party With $7.9 Million Investment Program To Test Autonomous Vehicles
Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will invest $7.9 million in autonomous driving technologies. The company said that as a part of its new and ambitious endeavor, it wants to take a different approach compared to other carmakers working on self-driving cars.
Here's The Deal With T-Mobile's 'Technically' Free Smartphones For Users Joining Prepaid Plans
T-Mobile continues to offer special discounts and rebates to its customers. Clients who sign up for its prepaid plans are entitled to 'technically free' smartphones, but what exactly does that entail?
Instagram Tests New Waters With Exclusive 'Shield 5' 28-Episode Thriller
Instagram breaks ground with its exclusive 28-episode short series, 'Shield 5.' This cinematic experiment is unlike any other, so here's the deal with this intriguing new thriller.
