Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Microsoft Making Progress With 'Islandwood' Windows 10 Bridge To iOS: New Tool En Route
Microsoft upgraded Windows Bridge to enhance the Windows 10 Mobile experience. The newly added tool will let users experience the most out of the best apps developed only for iOS.
Apple OS Bug Exposes Private Browsing Activity: User's Incognito Porn Content Loads On Screen Hours After
A student at the University of Toronto unveiled a dangerous bug, which compromises the privacy of all Incognito Mode aficionados. The bug simply fills the screen with visual content that you watched previously, even if you closed Google Chrome hours ago.
Xbox Live Gold Brings Free Access To 14 EA Games Next Week: Only On Xbox One
How better to spend a vacation but in front of the Xbox One, sampling from 14 best-selling games published by EA? For a full week, members of Xbox Live Gold will get to play with EA Access Vault’s titles for free.
Samsung Galaxy J1 Quietly Launches At $135, But It's No Match For Xiaomi Mi 3 Or Lenovo Lemon 3
Samsung quietly launched its latest affordable handset, the Galaxy J1, in Dubai. The smartphone entered the cheap handset market, where strong rivals such as Xiaomi’s Redmi 3 and Lenovo’s Lemon 3 can shred it easily.
Windows 10 Upgrade Lurking For Skylake Users: Your Clock Is Ticking
Microsoft recently announced that it wants to offer the best quality experience for its clients. To do so, the tech giant aims to convince (read: force) owners of Skylake-based PC systems to upgrade to Windows 10.
French Politician Wants To Sue Dancer Because Bad Selfie Cost Him The Election
A selfie is about to cost a dancer quite a spicy price. Far-right French politician Jean-Marie Le Pan is suing dancer Brahim Zaibat for taking a mid-flight selfie that he pointed as the cause for his party’s electoral failure.
Native Chromecast Support Finally Coming To Google Chrome: How To Enable (Beta)
Google Cast beta testers got the chance to instantly stream content from their computers to their Chromecast TVs. Google evangelist and supporter François Beaufort showed the simple way to enable the neat new feature.
David 'Hayemaker' Haye vs. Mark 'The Dominator' Di Mori 360-Degree VR Boxing Match Streaming Live
An intense fight between David 'Hayemaker' Haye and Mark 'The Dominator' di Mori was announced for this Saturday. Thanks to a special app, boxing fans can watch the two fighters going at each other, all in 360-degree VR.
This New Bill Targets Strong Encryption, Demands It Disabled On All Smartphones In New York
The hot topic of mobile data encryption has engulfed authorities in New York. Assemblyman Matthew Titone is now looking into a bill that can force manufacturers to disable encryption on all handsets sold in the Big Apple.
Seagate Counters WD With Its Own 10 TB Helium-Filled HDD For Cloud Data Centers
After releasing a couple of new items at CES 2016, Seagate catches up with rival Western Digital in terms of heavy-duty storage capacity. Enter Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5-inch Helium-Filled 10 TB HDD, perfect for data centers.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Preview Update Boosts Continuum Power For Remotely Controlling PCs Through Smartphones
The Windows Remote Desktop Preview app just got an update, and Lumia 950/950 XL owners should pay attention. Through Windows 10 Mobile and Continuum, users may access certain software installed on a PC simply by using their handset.
Google Now Launcher Finally Forces Normal Icon Size On All Apps, Adds Landscape Mode
After numerous attempts to coerce app developers into following its visual guidelines, Google solved the issue. The latest update to Google Now Launcher brings a unifying visual standard alongside a long-expected user experience feature to Android device owners.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Snapdragon Variant Breaks Cover: Here's What You Get
After recently launching the Redmi Note 3 in China, Xiaomi now has another treat for its fans. The OEM boasted the Redmi Note 3 Pro, a Snapdragon-equipped handset with a powerful new camera onboard.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Release Tipped For Feb. 20 - What To Expect
After the flood of rumors regarding the Xiaomi Mi 5, a new Weibo leak hypes up the fan base and boosts excitement. If the latest info turns out to be accurate, the future-proof handset could be in stores before spring.
Top Google Chrome Extensions With Great Tricks To Make You A Power User
Reddit is the place to go for tech advice, and the popular messaging board has an extensive thread dedicated to Google Chrome Extensions. We selected a few of them to let you know which you should install.
Trend Micro Antivirus Software Vulnerability Poses Security Threat
Google security expert Tavis Ormandy earned a name for himself as bug hunter for a reason. Enter Trend Micro antivirus, which Ormandy recently exposed for sporting a severe vulnerability, allowing hackers to badly hurt users’ privacy.
Apple Eyes Time Warner To Boost Streaming TV Plans, But Other Suitors Are Lurking As Well
Time Warner stakeholders and activist investors are relentlessly lobbying the buyout of the media company. Meanwhile, Apple and AT&T are only two of the major tech names who are waiting in anticipation for the occasion to snatch Time Warner.
Samsung Plans To Modify Its Speedway Race Track To Test Self-Driving Cars
The fear of missing out urged Samsung to make a step toward autonomous driving technologies. The OEM announced that the South Korean Everland Speedway race track will be retrofitted to become an urban conditions simulator for testing self-driving cars.
Beware Of FIFA Microtransactions! Teen Racks Up $8K Bill On Xbox In One Month
A 17-year-old young man almost reached $8,000 in microtransactions, over one single month of playing FIFA on Xbox. The shocking credit card bill is a cautionary tale for all parents, so we're offering some tips on how you can easily avoid such unfortunate events.
Moto G And Moto E Lines Are Not Going Anywhere, Confirms Motorola
Following rumors of uncertainty about Motorola’s future, officials from parent company Lenovo came out and shed light on the matter. Some changes will happen with the Moto G and Moto E lines, making the devices future-proof.
Skylake Bug Could Crash Your CPU: Here's How To Check If Your PC Has It
If your PC was built around an Intel Skylake CPU, you might (not) be in luck. Read on to see how you can test your PC to determine whether or not the CPU has a freezing vulnerability.
President Obama Giving Live YouTube Interview Jan. 15: #YouTubeAsksObama
After his last State of the Union address, President Barack Obama will appear on a live YouTube interview. Everyone can submit questions on social media with the hashtag #YouTubeAsksObama, so here's where to tune in.
Nintendo's Virtual Boy Failure Was A 'Real Shame' That Hurt The VR Industry, Says Oculus' Palmer Luckey
Oculus CEO Palmer Luckey slammed Nintendo’s Virtual Boy in a Reddit AMA session. He pointed out the flaws of the Japanese system and explained why Virtual Boy is not proper VR.
Why Would Apple Make A Tool To Facilitate The Switch From iPhone To Android?
Rumors surfaced about an app developed by Apple, which should help users switch from iOS to Android smoothly. It seems like an odd move, so why might Apple want to help users transition to its rival ecosystem?
Netflix For Android TV Gets Smart Lock Update To Make Logins Easier And More Convenient
Android TV owners who enjoy binge-watching their favorite shows just received a present from Google. The Smart Lock feature, which allows devices to unlock with just a tap on the screen, is available in Netflix’s app for Android TV.
Hola! Apple Now Hiring For Apple Store In Mexico
The Apple Store in Mexico City will be opening soon. Apple already posted a list of job openings, so Mexican tech enthusiasts should brush up their CVs and send in their applications.
Apple's iPhone 7 Could Be A Game Changer With Optical Zoom And Dual Camera Setup
Apple filed an application patent in the United States for a dual-camera setup technology. According to the patent, the company’s flagships that will receive the technology will have optical zoom and a handful of neat video recording features.
Samsung Gear 360 Trademark Application Hints At Cool VR Camera: Consumer Version Of Project Beyond?
South Korea recently saw a trademark application from Samsung, bearing the name Gear 360. Voices speculated that the gadget is the consumer variant of Project Beyond, a state of the art 360 degree VR camera Samsung has in the works.
Port Android To Old PCs For Some New Tricks With Remix OS: Here's The Deal
After releasing the Android PC named Remix Mini last year, Jide prepared another surprise for the large Android fan base. Enter Remix OS, the Android-based operating system that users may carry in their back pocket on a USB drive.
CES 2016 Highlights: YouTube Unveils GoPro Partnership For 360-Degree Odyssey VR Camera
At the CES 2016, YouTube's Robert Kyncl told the audience why the video digital entertainment will replace TV watching in the future. He also announced a partnership between GoPro and YouTube, aimed at delivering more 360-degree video content.
