Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Uber Succumbs To Regulations, Pulls Out Of Three Major German Cities
Uber’s experience with the European market was a mixed bag. The company faced court rules in a few countries which pushed it out. After long negotiations with authorities from Germany, Uber now focuses solely on two major German cities.
Google Cracks Down On Symantec Over Fake Security Certificates: Clean Up Your Mess, Or Else
Google detected a lot of fake digital certificates issued by Symantec and requested the security company to clean up its act. Google gave Symantec an ultimatum that might affect the security company at a global scale.
LG G5 And LG G5 Pro Tipped To Launch In November With Snapdragon 820 On Board
As November draws near, rumors about the launch of the LG G5 flagship intensify. Smartphone enthusiasts went into hype mode when they heard the words Snapdragon 820 and LG G5 in the same sentence, and it may soon become reality.
Samsung Galaxy A5 Successor Found On GFXBench? Specs Include An Octa-Core Exynos 7, 2GB Of RAM
GFXbench already released the specs for the successors of the Samsung Galaxy A3 and Samsung Galaxy A7. On Oct. 30, the site announced the hardware for the Samsung Galaxy A5 sequel and the device is promising.
Mirror's Edge: Catalyst' Release Pushed Back From February To May 2016
DICE announced that fans of the long expected Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst have to wait a bit longer until they can run freely through the City of Glass. The return of Faith was scheduled for May 2016, on three major platforms.
Picture Of Verizon Blackberry Priv Surfaces: Is It Real?
For Verizon clients who hoped to get the BlackBerry Priv working on the big red carrier, hope has arrived in the form of an Instagram image. It showed the impressive slide handset connecting to the Verizon Wireless, and more.
BLU Unveils Studio 7.0 LTE: Massive 7-Inch Display, Expandable 16 GB Memory For Only $200
Studio 7.0 LTE was released and it proves that BLU continues to deliver unlocked, accessible priced phones with decent specs. The Android phone has 4G support, which makes it compatible with major carriers in the U.S.
Apple's Second Android App Is Being Trolled With One-Star Reviews... Again
Apple launched the Beats Pill+ app on the Google Play store and a hailstorm of one-star reviews arrived. The Android app drew a lot of attention from Apple and Android fan bases alike, and the resulting debate was hilarious.
Nexus 6P iFixit Teardown Reveals Awful Repairability Score: Why Is It So Tough To Repair?
iFixit got a chance to rip apart the Google Nexus 6P produced by Huawei and the process was troublesome. The handset scored extremely low on the repairability scale, but there was an upside to that.
A 13-Year-Old Wanted To Play 'Grand Theft Auto V', So He Made A Powerpoint To Convince His Parents
A 13-year old made a plea to his parents to buy him Grand Theft Auto V, and it used borderline professional presentation skills for it. His Powerpoint presentation viralized over the Internet, and for good cause.
OnePlus X vs. OnePlus One vs OnePlus 2: Which One Should You Buy?
OnePlus released a third handset with good specs and affordable pricing. This spec comparison shows users which one of the OnePlus X, the OnePlus One and the OnePlus 2 would be the best smartphone for their needs.
You Can Now Buy The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact In The United States: What's The Catch?
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact got no official release in the United States, but thanks to enterprising merchants, the handset was spotted here as well. The small variant of the Sony’s flagship was on sale on important e-commerce sites.
Apple TV Preorders Now Live On Best Buy For In-Store Pickup Or Delivery: Pricing And Options
Best Buy announced that it opened up preorders for the Apple TV, scheduled for shipping next week. The retailer is offering two models of the TV streamer system, and two ways to get their purchase.
New Account System Of Nintendo Will Provide Gamers With A Lot Of Perks
Nintendo talked with investors and announced that Nintendo Network becomes Nintendo Account. Gamers who moved to the new system were pleased to find cross-platform integration, cloud data storage and more.
Apple Pay Gets American Express Support For Global Expansion, Finally Launching Beyond US And UK
Apple Pay and American Express announced a joint effort to bring the mobile payment service to foreign markets. While so far Apple Pay reached only the U.S. and the UK, the service is now ready to expand globally.
Apple Releases Funny iPhone 6s Ad Starring Siri And Comedian Bill Hader
Apple invited a lot of celebrities in its iPhone 6S ads and Bill Hader was the last. He showcased the Siri Hands Free feature and reminded users about the perils of sharing sensitive information in this hilarious ad.
Walgreens To Purchase Rival Rite-Aid For $17.2B: What Does This Mean For Customers?
Walgreens and Rite Aid announced that their merger is settled for 2016. Buyers of pharmaceutical products and patients with subscriptions welcomed the news, as it brings them a handful of advantages.
PlayStation 4 Exclusive 'WiLD' Is An Open World Survival Game Where You Can Ride Bears [Video]
PlayStation 4 gamers are offered the chance to ride bears. 'WiLD,' the open world survival action adventure game, is nearing its completion and the gameplay teaser promises a lot of shamanic abilities and outdoor epicness.
Want To Turn An Old Laptop Into A Chromebook? Here's How You Can Do That
For users who are tired of using Windows or OS X, Google released CloudReady, an OS based on Google Chrome’s Chromium. Tests showed that CloudReady gets along well with older systems, making it a simple alternative to Linux.
Apple Shy About iPad Pro Success: Orders Weaker Than Expected Suggest Low Initial Demand
The iPad Pro is supposed to fuel Apple's sluggish tablet sales, but it seems the company is not very confident that it will be a top seller this holiday season. The number of orders Apple placed for the iPad Pro indicates that it expects weak demand.
REI Will Be Closed On Black Friday: Yup, Seriously
REI, the outdoor gear giant retailer, announced a surprise move for Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day. Its real store employees received paid free time on two of the most important shopping dates of the year.
Mastercard Unveils Program To Turn Every Gadget Or Wearable Into A Mobile Payment Device
MasterCard rolled out a new program meant to upgrade a lot of Internet connected objects to mobile payment gadgets. Names such as General Motors, Nymi, Ringly, Capital One and TrackR agreed to assist MasterCard in the mobile payment program.
Toyoda Gosei To Unveil The Flesby: An Ultra-Small Car Protected by External Airbags
Toyoda Gosei announced a conceptual ultra-small vehicle called Flesby for the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. The tiny car will be fully encased in external airbags, virtually making it the most pedestrian-friendly vehicle since the bicycle.
Kitten Rugby World Cup Adorably Recreates France vs New Zealand Game: Must Watch For Cat Lovers [Video]
Jono and Ben, the comedy duo from New Zealand, released a viral video where two teams of cats recreate the rugby match between France and New Zealand. The video is eye-watering cute and the comments breathtakingly hilarious.
Microsoft Still Harassing You To Upgrade To Windows 10? Here's How To Stop It
As PC owners tweeted on and on Microsoft’s pushiness forcing them to upgrade to Windows 10, solutions started to appear. Here are some verified methods to keep your Windows 7 or Windows 8 without being nagged by the Redmond giant.
Legend Of Zelda Wii U Will Have A Unique Twist On The Open World Game, Says Producer
"The Legends of Zelda' producer Eiji Aonuma assured fans that the game is coming to Nintendo Wii U in 2016. He suggested that the open world game will implement suggestions from fans and will feature some awe inspiring twists.
Study Shows More Women And Minorities Are Signing Up For Coding Schools
A new Course Report study revealed that women and minorities are increasingly interested in software development. Coding schools and software boot camps were shown to significantly increase income levels and job access for the participants.
Another Use For iPhone 6s 3D Touch Display: Weighing Plums?
Apple is proud of the edgy 3D Touch technology, but basic needs come first. An independent app allowed owners of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to weigh fruits placed on the display. Plum-O-Meter measured plums, oranges and apples, too.
iOS 9 Wi-Fi Assist Feature Fuels $5M Class Action Lawsuit Against Apple
A couple sued Apple and asked for $5 million in damages. The class action lawsuit started because the Wi-Fi Assist feature from iOS 9 led to the client’s mobile data overage, which pushed their phone bills through the roof.
Tesla Autopilot Feature Gets Regulatory Approval: Model S Can Drive Itself In All Countries Except Japan
Tesla’s Autopilot was approved by almost all global countries, making the semi-autonomous system the hottest topic in the auto industry right now. Elon Musk promised that Autopilot gets even more improvements, once Autopilot 1.01 is launched.
