Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Facebook Expanding To Ireland With Second European Data Center Coming Near Dublin
Facebook announced plans to open a new data center in Ireland, powered by its Open Compute Project. The facility is eco-friendly, underlining Facebook’s dedication to building in a sustainable manner.
Google Play Games Get Easier Sign-In Process: Here's The Deal
Android game developers and players, rejoice: Google Play Games is revamping its API for everyone’s benefit. End users will be able to log in faster and make easier payments on multiple apps, while coders will see more downloads as a result.
Windows 10 Mobile Update Delayed Again: Microsoft Says It's 'Not Ready Yet' For Release
Microsoft recently announced that the update to Windows 10 Mobile will be delayed until later this year. The company learnt from its past mistakes and now working on some tools to ensure that everything goes smoothly once the update arrives.
Ferrari California T Boasts New Handling Speciale (HS) Option
Ferrari announced that its upcoming California T model gets several optional improvements. Scheduled to appear at the Geneva Motor Show this year, the California T equipped with the Handling Speciale package is as fast as it is furious.
Europe Gets Its First Hotel For Gamers: The Arcade Hotel In Amsterdam Is All About Video Games
Amsterdam might be the best place to go in your next vacation. Apart from its famous Red Light district and legal recreational activities, Netherland’s capital now offers The Arcade Hotel, a place fitted exclusively for gamers and geeks.
'Rise Of The Tomb Raider' PC Release: Preliminary GPU Requirements From Nvidia
'Rise of The Tomb Raider' fans who want to play the game on PCs can now find out what GeForce GPU best suits their needs. Nvidia has posted the recommended settings to ensure a seamless gameplay experience, alongside additional details.
AT&T CEO: Encryption Policy Is Up To Government, Apple And Others Should Stay Out Of It
Most tech companies rally around encrypted communication and improved security for their devices, but AT&T plays a different game. As a former NSA ally, the telecom operator backs the politicians who want backdoors to be embedded into every device.
Nokia Rising From The Dead? New Promo Hints At Ambitious Comeback [Video]
Nokia has released a promotional video where it makes clear that its clients are the company’s main focus. After rumors and speculations lurked around the Finnish company’s destiny, the video sheds some light on future Nokia releases.
Ubisoft Russia Allegedly Spills 'Tom Clancy's The Division' PC Requirements: Here's What You Need
Thanks to Ubisoft Russia, the system requirements for 'Tom Clancy’s The Division' leaked out. Should the information stand true at the official game release, this is excellent news for gamers with second-best rigs.
Verizon Gears Up To Pilot Blazing-Fast 5G Technology In US This Year
After introducing the first 4G network to the United States six years ago, Verizon is aiming higher than ever. The carrier announced its plans to launch a hyper fast 5G network until 2020, and is working double time to make it happen.
New Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 11102 Fixes Edge History Issue, But Ruins PC Gaming Experience
The Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 11102 just landed. Alongside standard fixes and an improved Edge browser sits a death trap for gamers who want to enjoy the latest 3D-intensive, gameplay-commended video game titles.
'Tachyon Project' Now Live For PS4: Tips And Tricks To Rule The Game
One of the best indie video games of 2015 landed on PlayStation 4 recently. Meet 'Tachyon Project,' a game where you blast your enemies in a colorful, intense, immersive gameplay reminiscent of the golden days of dual stick shooters.
Gatebox Hologram Communication Robot Banks On VR And IoT To Rival Siri, Cortana And Amelia [Video]
The landscape of AI assistants is pretty crowded, but Japanese startup vinclu Inc. showcased a compelling idea. Enter Gatebox, a gadget containing a holographic feminine AI which can communicate with humans and electronic devices alike.
Verizon LG G3 Getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update: Apparently Miracles Do Happen
Verizon LG G3 owners from the United States got a late Christmas miracle. As it turns out, Verizon customers started receiving the long overdue OTA update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
PlayStation Drops Announcement Trailer For 'Layers Of Fear' Psychedelic Horror Game, Hitting PS4 On Feb. 16 [Video]
Sony announced that 'Layers of Fear' will land on PlayStation 4 next month, and it did so with a chilling video. The psychedelic horror game got great reviews during the preview stage, both on Xbox and PC.
Facebook Messenger For Android Is Getting A Material Design Treat For Some
The Facebook Messenger app on Android is apparently set for a cool Material Design makeover, at least for some users. The updated version is more visually appealing and boasts a nice UX revamp, so here's the deal.
Google's 'Brotli' Compression Hitting Chrome Browser: Why It's Great News Particularly For Mobile Users
Mobile users who enjoy streaming videos and music have an extra reason to install the Google Chrome browser. Thanks to Brotli, a new compression algorithm, users will be able to access a lot more web content with the same data plan.
Titan Comics 'Dark Souls' Comic Book Coming In April, Just In Time For 'Dark Souls 3' Release
According to a latest report, ‘Dark Souls’ fans have one more reason to be excited about the incoming April. Right before the release of ‘Dark Souls 3,’ Titan Comics will launch a ‘Dark Souls’ comic book.
China's Sina Weibo Ditches 140-Character Limit: Twitter, Your Move
Until recently, Sina Weibo was considered an Asian version of Twitter, but now the Chinese app has the upper hand. Weibo will lose the 140-character limit starting this month.
Samsung Starts Mass Production Of 'World's Fastest' 4 GB DRAM Tapping New HBM Interface
Samsung heralds the new generation of memory chips, as it officially announced that it started volume manufacturing of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM2) packages. The 3D TSV DRAM technology has the means to impact both the gaming and enterprise sector.
Nvidia To Launch GeForce GTX 980MX, GeForce GTX 970MX Mobile GPUs: Report
Nvidia knows a thing or two about graphics, and its effort for improvement is ongoing. The company reportedly plans to unleash even more powerful GPUs for gaming on the go, with the GeForce GTX 980MX and GeForce GTX 970MX.
'Zenith' RPG Makes Top 30 Steam Greenlight Games Ahead Of Q2 Release On PC, PS4 And Xbox One
Infinigon and Holy Cow Productions teamed up to give a new spin to golden-age RPGs. Meet ‘Zenith,’ a roaring success in Steam’s Greenlight program that should land soon on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.
Apple Spiking App Store Prices In 7 Countries: Upcoming Changes In January 2016
Apple’s App Store will get reworked prices in seven countries starting January 2016. The changes affect app purchases, in-app purchases and subscription fares, and apply to countries from all around the world, with a few highlights.
Woman Recovers Stolen iPad And MacBook Pro After Apple's 'Find My Phone' Pinpoints Exact Location
The 'Find my Phone' app helped a lot of users track and retrieve their lost or stolen devices. Read the story of a woman who lost her iPad and Macbook Pro, and managed to get them back.
Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 And A7 (2016) Get Prices In Europe As Preorders Kick Off
Samsung finally brought the 2016 variants of Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 to Europe, after an initial launch in China. See which vendors take preorders for the affordably priced, decently specced smartphones.
Oculus Envisions Future With Star Trek-Like VR-Powered Holodecks, But It Won't Be Anytime Soon
The VR market grows by the day, so users try to guess when the Holodeck virtual reality experience will come to life. Max Cohen, mobile VP at Oculus, bursts the bubble and explains why the road is so winding.
Twitter Down? You're Not The Only One Experiencing This: Widespread Outage Affects Countries Worldwide
No sooner than Monday, Twitter was unresponsive for some time. Reports show that the microblogging platform’s web service and mobile app crashed once more today in Europe, Japan and other parts of the world.
Family Of 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2' Angolan Rebel Chief Sues Activision Over 'Barbarian' Portrayal
Activision has received another legal complaint about how it depicts world leaders in its games. The family of Angolan rebel chief Jonas Savimbi claims that Activision portrayed him improperly in 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.'
How To Root Your OnePlus Smartphone [Official Video]
OnePlus loves to know that its clients can unlock the full potential of their smartphones. To make sure its tinker-happy fan base is well informed, the company lately released a video tutorial explaining how to root a OnePlus phone.
Huawei Honor 5X To Get Android 6.0 Marshmallow And Regular Security Patches
Huawei unveiled the Honor 5X at the CES 2016, and this mid-range smartphone did not fail to catch the media’s attention. Customers lured by the excellent spec-price combo now get another incentive, this time for the software side.
