Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Myth Busters, Harvard Edition: Harvard Study Makes Compelling Argument On Encryption And 'Going Dark' Government Fears
A Harvard study showed that the government’s fears about terrorists and criminals going off the radar are unfounded. The report, to which prominent security experts contributed, explained that we are actually heading toward a less encrypted, easy-to-surveil world.
'Rise Of The Tomb Raider' For PC Review Roundup: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
'Rise of The Tomb Raider' is a game where skill, stealth and action will help you survive. This review roundup describes the PC game in detail and states the reasons why you should join Lara Croft in her Siberian adventure.
Get A 360-Degree View Of Mars With Latest NASA Footage On Facebook [Video]
Curiosity Rover posted a new and engaging 360-degree, interactive photograph of Mars. The latest footage of Martian Namib Dune went viral on Facebook, with Mark Zuckerberg himself re-posting NASA’s picture.
Edward Snowden-Approved Ultra Secure Tails OS Gets Major Update: What's New
Tails 2.0 rolled out with major improvements for security enthusiasts. The coders noted that the OS will install easier, will feature more safety protocols and will give Gnome fans something they were looking for.
Ultra HD Blu-Ray Options Coming Soon: All You Need To Know
Home entertainment systems and VR devices will have a field year in 2016. The Ultra HD Blu-ray technology promised to revolutionize the quality of Home Cinema systems, and we tell you all you need to know.
Google Fiber Phone Rolling Out For Testing, Bundling Google Voice Features
Rumors of Google Fiber Phone reached the media. The telecom service beta program could be just another sign that Google aims to directly compete with rivals from the cable industry that offer cable and phone packages.
US Cellular Adds New Simple Connect Prepaid Plans Starting At $35 A Month
U.S. Cellular recently revealed four new prepaid plans, and they all function under the Simple Connect service. Each prepaid plan was tailored with a certain demographic in mind, and the most affordable smartphone option starts at $35.
Nintendo NX Handheld Console Coming This Year As Standalone Portable Gaming Machine: IHS
Nintendo’s NX gaming system might be closer than originally anticipated. IHS senior analyst, Hiroshi Hayase, hinted that Nintendo could showcase the handheld standalone portable console at E3 2016.
Google Adwords For iOS Now Available In The App Store: What Does It Do? [Video]
Seeing how iAd is almost extinct, Google rolled out its AdWords app for iOS. Apple device owners can now manage their online campaigns in an efficient and intuitive interface, as AdWords' video tutorial thoroughly explains.
EA Confirms 'Mass Effect: Andromeda,' 'Battlefield 5' And 'Titanfall 2' Release Plans: The Rundown
Electronic Arts recently had its financial summary and offered a few exciting details about its plans for the following year. 'Battlefield 5,' 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' and 'Titalfall 2' are on the publishing company’s list of priorities.
Nokia Ozo Virtual Reality Camera Detailed: The Go-To Solution For VR Production
Nokia leader Ramzi Haidamus just offered more teasers about the potential of Ozo, the professional VR 360 camera. Global filmmakers should love the live streaming, 3D audio and video, auto stitching and more in the futuristic-looking, state of the art VR camera.
Lenovo Launching 'More Innovative, More Attractive' Moto Smartphone In July To Tap US Market
Lenovo wants to penetrate the U.S. smartphone market and is gearing up for a big launch. Lenovo’s Chief Executive Yuanqing Yang touted that his company will launch an ‘innovative and attractive’ handset in the United States this summer.
Sony Xperia Z5 US Model Is E6653: The Difference Lies In LTE Speeds
Sony is making its way back into the smartphone market, announcing new models for a U.S. release. Enter Xperia Z5 E6603, which has hardware that will make many rivals jealous.
Baby Corvette Returns After 45-Year Break With Impressive Opel GT Concept [Video]
A bit ahead of the Geneva Auto Show, Opel unveiled the latest concept for Opel GT. The company balanced classical design and futuristic lines, all built on a powerful and cost-efficient platform.
Online Dating App Tinder Adds Giphy Support For 'Faster, More Expressive Messaging' With GIFs [Video]
Tinder users who own iPhones received an early Valentine’s Day gift from the dating app company. The newest Tinder update brings new ways for users express themselves and to secure that sought-after date with the use of GIFs.
Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 361.75 WHQL Available For Download Just In Time For Big Releases
Nvidia just rolled out the latest driver for its GeForce GPUs, right on time for 'Tom Clancy’s The Division' beta. Leaving gaming aside, the software offers bug fixes and support for a number of powerful graphics cards.
Apple Touch Mac Bound To Happen: 'It's Inevitable,' Says IDC Analyst
Ryan Reith, an IDC program director, suggested what Apple should do to bolster its sales. During a phone interview with Forbes, the IDC analyst pointed out that Apple should break ground with touch screens on laptops.
Facebook AI Go Player Gets Smarter With Neural Network And Long-Term Prediction To Master World's Hardest Game
Facebook AI engineers released an academic paper that highlights the evolution of the company’s Go-playing AI computer, DarkForest. The AI open-source project relies on pattern recognition, machine learning, problem solving and neural networks to be the best Go player possible.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 On Geekbench: Decent Performance, But It Could Be Better
According to a recent benchmark, the Qualcomm 820 processor powering the upcoming AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 only provides satisfying results. Earlier testing promised better performance in the future Samsung flagship, but the launch date is not here yet.
Intel Rocks Mobile Processors With Powerful New i7 Quad-Core Chips: Prices, Clock Speeds And More
Intel published a list of its new CPUs, and there is something there for everyone’s rig and pocket. We looked over the list and highlighted the best high-end processors down to the most affordable ones.
AMD GPUOpen: Time To Open Up The GPU So Coders Can Help Boost Graphics Performance
AMD announced the release of the GPUOpen platform, an action that offers developers the tools needed to max out performances from graphics cards. The company relies on open source, documentation sharing and community engagement to open up its GPUs.
Snapchat For Android Gets Rewind Filter With Latest Update: Swipe To Try It Out
Snapchat updated its Android app to add the Rewind filter for videos and the new version is now live on Google Play. The video filter is not the only enhancement that Snapchat prepared, however.
World's Largest DDoS Attack Breaks Records, Clocks At Massive 500 Gbps
Arbor Networks recently published its Worldwide Infrastructure Security Report for the year 2015, and the results are troubling. A record-breaking 500-Gbps DDoS attack is featured in the report, alongside other worrying hacking trends.
Uber Uses Kids' Toy To Keep Drunk Passengers Occupied And Prevent Them From Assaulting Drivers
Uber is testing another way to keep aggressive passengers from harassing drivers. The company thinks that Uber drivers should have a Bop It toy in the backseat, which will distract drunken passengers for the duration of the ride.
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants In Manhattan' Announcement Trailer Hints At Best TMNT Game Yet [Video]
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan' got an official trailer, following many unofficial leaks. Platinum Games and Activision decided to tantalize players with some game content and the reveals are at least promising.
Microsoft Refunds $8K Xbox Bill Teen Spent On FIFA Microtransactions
Microsoft decided to refund the $8,000 that a Canadian teen spent on microtransactions in one of Xbox’s FIFA games. The teenager’s father was happy with the end result, but it was not easy for him to get there.
Sony Interactive Entertainment, The New Home For All Things PlayStation: Here's The Deal
Sony announced that two of its main divisions, Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony Network Entertainment will merge into Sony Interactive Entertainment. The new entity should take care of everything Sony PlayStation has to offer, including hardware, software, content and network.
Elon Musk Wants Tesla Manufacturing Plant In China By Mid-2016
Elon Musk is looking into building Tesla a car factory in China and finding a partner in the region in the coming months. The deal should boost Tesla Motors’ business revenue, as China is the biggest up and coming market for eco-friendly cars.
Latest 'This Week On Xbox' Episode Teases Exciting Games, February Preview Update [Video]
Microsoft dropped the latest episode of 'This Week on Xbox', bringing exciting news for console owners. The teaser tackles highly anticipated games, including 'Tom Clancy’s The Division,' 'Halo 5: Guardians' and even 'The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.'
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' Teasers: 'Skyjacked' Preview Drops Ahead Of 'Awakening' DLC Release [Video]
Activision's ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 – Awakening’ DLC shows its colors in a short new teaser, boosting excitement. Check out the video to have a taste of ‘Skyjacked,’ one of the arenas that come with the FPSs first expansion package.
