Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Microsoft Lumia 650 Live Photos Leak: Premium Design, But Mediocre Specs
If you are curious about the latest Windows 10 Mobile handset, the Lumia 650, we have you covered. Leaked information shows that the neatly designed smartphone seems unimpressive on paper, but sports a few interesting goodies.
BlackBerry Joins Self-Driving Car Race At CES 2016, Unveiling QNX Software For Driverless Cars
BlackBerry showcased its QNX self-driving technology at CES 2016 on a modified Toyota Highlander and a Jeep Wrangler. Read on to see the prospects of BlackBerry’s autonomous driving technologies in a market divided between Google and Tesla.
T-Mobile Announces 14 New 'Binge On' Partners Amid Controversial Throttling Talks: It's All About Consumer Choices
Binge On, T-Mobile’s free video streaming service, was plagued by accusations of throttling from early on. The mobile company explained why the service is appreciated, while also announcing 14 new video content partners.
Amazon Enters Semiconductor Market With Own-Brand ARM Chips For Connected Homes
Amazon announced that it is ready to sell ARM-based chips to OEMs. The biggest Internet retailer entered the semiconductor industry and already signed with names such as Asus and Netgear to power their connectivity devices.
Palmer Luckey Explains Oculus Rift Price Confusion, Apologizes For 'Messaging Poorly': Reddit AMA
Oculus has let everyone know that Rift VR headset costs $600, and it caused quite a stir. Palmer Luckey, Oculus CEO, apologized for the confusing pricing info and explained the hefty sum in an AMA session on Reddit.
High-Tech Wearable Tattoos Debut At CES 2016: MC10, 'Reshaping Healthcare'
MC10 brought two items to CES 2016, with different audiences in mind. The first is aimed at researchers who study neurodegenerative disorders, while the second is a skin patch that tells users when they tanned enough.
Garmin At CES 2016: Bike-Friendly Smart Headset, Improved Sport Watches, New GPS Systems And More [Video]
Garmin brought exciting new gadgets to CES 2016. This year, the Swiss company prepared a headset for bicycle enthusiasts to inform them about traffic, a series of smart watches with extra adventure features, and GPSs that keep you awake.
Flir Debuts Compact Thermal Vision Camera At CES 2016: Meet The Pocket-Sized Scout TK [Video]
A pocket-sized thermal vision camera was showcased at CES 2016. Manufacturer FLIR proved that Scout TK can take reliable images and videos in low lighting conditions, and it carries a few other tricks up its sleeve.
Seagate's LaCie Unveils USB-C Porsche Design Drives, 1 TB USB-C Chromé External SSD At CES 2016 [Video]
LaCie came to CES 2016 with a number of new releases under its belt. Seagate’s subsidiary brought extra-slim external hard drives and an elegant but powerful external SSD drive, effortlessly marking its place in the tech show.
Amazon UK Offering Installment Plans With Amazon Pay Monthly Option At Checkout
In an effort to extend its reach to furniture and home electronics, Amazon UK introduced the Amazon Pay Monthly service. The e-retailer created the payment method so that clients can take advantageous loans for expensive purchases.
Dish Gearing Up For CES 2016 To Turn More Cord-Cutters Into Internet TV Users
Dish Network arrives at the CES 2016 to showcase its Internet-based Sling TV service. Rumors have it that Dish will announce improvements to the popular streaming service that steals traditional TV viewers and leads them into the 21st century.
CES 2016: Whirlpool's New Smart Washer And Dryer Integrate Amazon Dash Buttons For Easy, Automatic Restocking
Whirlpool introduced smart technologies in its appliances for some time now, and at CES 2016 the company will showcase how it integrated Amazon Dash. The sync between Amazon and Whirlpool promises to make life simpler and cozier, using the Internet.
Huawei P9 To Launch At CES 2016 With Whopping 6 GB Of RAM In Tow
New rumors sprouted regarding Huawei's anticipated P9 flagship, further boosting excitement. Among the highlights, the extra secure Huawei P9 will purportedly pack 6 GB of RAM under its metallic hood to complement the powerful SoC.
Take A Walk Down Nostalgia Lane With Windows 95 On Nintendo 3DS [Video]
Coders recently rejoiced when a GBATemp user did a jailbreak of a 3DS console, installing Windows 95 on the device. Old-school gamers commended the programming feat and delighted in the thought of playing their DOS-based old times favorites on Nintendo’s console.
CES 2016 Car Tech Shaping The Future Of Auto: What To Expect At The Show
CES 2016 built a high degree of anticipation for techie fans, and the wait is nearly over. A peek at the latest car technologies shows potential for a future with roads dominated by autonomous driving and electric cars.
WhatsApp Video Calling Reportedly In The Cards To Challenge Skype - Who Would Win?
WhatsApp gathered a strong user base of over 900 million users, but the popular messaging service aims to extend its features. A rumor about video calling reaching WhatsApp in 2016 surfaced, and it could bring Skype to its knees.
Pay It Forward In 2016: Top Charitable Apps To Help You Help Those In Need
Donation apps give smartphone users the chance to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. We've compiled the free apps that allow you to reach out and donate.
Viral Ham Dog Photo Topped Funny Stupid Facebook Posts In 2015: Oh, The Burn!
Facebook offered creative people a great chance to launch viral images, and some users took full advantage of that. Stephen Roseman, aka “The Troll,” brought the story of Ham Dog on the screens and lips of many.
Top New Year's Resolutions We Can All Relate To And Should All Do
2015 gallops away from us and many are left wondering what the next year will bring. We compiled a list of New Year's resolutions to try out in 2016, and it was tailored for the most tech savvy of you.
Gaming On The Go: Airtel Launches Its Own Game Subscription Service With Over 2,000 'Wynk Games'
The biggest Indian mobile data carrier, Airtel, recently released a mobile gaming platform. Wynk Games follows Wynk Music and Wynk Movies and its beta testing shows over 2,000 titles from national and global developers, all at an affordable price.
Samsung Wearable Technology Ventures Into Uncharted Territory With New Smart Ring Patent
Samsung recently filed a patent for its latest wearable technology. The smart ring is rumored to inherit Samsung’s smartwatch tech, making it able to control electronic devices such as tablets to smart TVs and even home lighting systems.
Top Android And iOS Apps That Cost Less Than $1 To Celebrate The New Year
With the New Year just at the doorstep, Google Play Store and Apple App Store trimmed the prices on some of their popular apps. We made a list of these apps that could help in finding ways to score extra productivity and entertainment.
Space Junk Into Motion: How Much We're Polluting The Outer Space [Video]
A researcher at the University College London crafted a visualization which shows how much the Earth’s orbit has been cluttered with debris in the last 58 years. We highlighted the reasons for the growing pollution and some ways to keep it under control.
Top Apps To Keep Your Private Photos Safe And Secret: KeepSafe, Gallery Lock Lite And More
With better cameras on smartphones came a flood of spontaneous pictures and videos that captured users at their best… and worst. We compiled a list of best iOS and Android apps to help you secure the pleasurable or painful visual evidence.
Microsoft Surface Hub Not Only Launching Later Than Planned (2016), But With A Higher Price As Well
Microsoft updated its clients on the release date and price of the Surface Hub videoconference system. The company said that the large, multi-touch electronic whiteboard will arrive early next year, but the price point surged for both models.
Tech World Sentenced Adobe Flash To A Slow Death In 2015
With more and more tech names switching to HTML5, it became clear that the days of Adobe Flash are numbered. Adobe recently renamed the tool, underlying that the dominant plugin of the late ‘90s was long enough the backbone of web development.
Here Are The Best Green Buildings Around The World Today
More and more buildings started to feature eco-friendly technologies such as water recycling systems, solar panels, heat pumps and wind turbines. We compiled the best examples of green buildings so you know who leads in today’s sustainability competition.
These GoPro Accessories Can Make You Look Like A Pro
GoPro action cameras were in high demand during the Christmas shopping season, but they are not perfect when used by themselves. That is why we compiled a list of the best accessories to make your video footage look and feel professional.
ITIF Nominates 'Worst Innovation Killers' In 2015: Ideas That Would Slow Progress And 'Luddites' Up For Voting
After careful selection, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation chose the nominees for the worst 2015 Luddites. The ITIF’s report showed in great detail that economic and ideological preconceptions can severely affect individual and organizational reasoning.
Tech Year In Review: Apple's Most Impressive Highlights In 2015
This year, Apple spread out its announcements and releases, and it was a rather smart move. We took the time and highlighted the best items and software that Apple delivered in 2015.
