Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Uber Is Said To Be Planning Another Fundraising Round For $1B
Uber’s aggressive ascension in global transportation networks made it the wonder-child of high-profile investors. Rumors surfaced that the company plans to appeal for another round of financing from private venture to fuel expansion even more.
Pack Your Tabletop Games In These Arcane Tomes That Are Completely Customizable
Elder Wood tapped into its geeky fan base and launched another successful Kickstarter campaign. The manufacturing company built a spell book gaming box that features quality materials and optimized layout for all your tabletop gaming needs.
This New Jersey Town Gives Free Uber Rides To People Who Had Too Much To Drink
New Jersey’s Evensham Township saw two new pilot programs catering to traffic safety. People who got a bit too tipsy for driving were offered a free Uber or BeMyDD ride home, but the offer is limited to specific places.
Nikon Launches Its First-Ever SLR Camera As A Lego-Like Nanoblock Kit
Nanoblock did imitate Lego in many aspects, but also added a lot of detail to building block toys. Nikon recently presented a Nikon F which is sold exclusively in Japan and is made entirely of Nanoblocks.
Microsoft Surface Book Options Expand: Cheaper Base Model Gets Discrete Nvidia GPU For $200 Extra
The Microsoft Surface Book was highly anticipated, and the recent model only increased the hype. The new variant meant an extra investment of $200 from Microsoft fans but offered a dedicated GPU card for a better graphic experience.
TalkTalk Cyber Attack Compromises Bank Details Of Over 4 Million Customers [Update: Ransom Demand Received]
More than 4 million users of TalkTalk are at risk after a major data breach hit the mobile carrier’s database. Trust levels in TalkTalk dropped, as the real problem resided within the poor or nonexistent data encryption.
Miranda Kerr Uses Instagram's Boomerang In Her Lingerie: Does It Have Your Attention Now?
Former Victoria’s Secret Miranda Kerr got her hands on the Boomerang app and showed enthusiasm about its potential. The supermodel uploaded two videos of herself on Instagram and all 7.3 million followers started smiling.
Google Ushers In Alphabet With Strong Q3 Results; Earnings Surge 45 Percent To Almost $4B
Alphabet Inc. announced that Google’s third quarter financial results exceeded expectations. The search engine company saw a surging move in stock value and cash revenue, following strategic actions and proficient management.
Samsung Launching Galaxy On5 And Galaxy On7 Soon: Official Images And Specs Revealed
Samsung announced two new handsets will enter the Indian market. The Samsung Galaxy On5 and Samsung Galaxy On7 were presented as moderately priced and decently featured devices, with a focus on camera sensor quality.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Gets New Update In At Least Two Markets: Here's What You Get
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 received a maintenance update, improving three core areas of the smartphone. It was spotted on two continents and on other Samsung devices.
Trend Micro Acquires HP TippingPoint Network Security Business In $300M Deal: Why This Is Game-Changing
HP sold its next-generation intrusion systems and network security solutions to Trend Micro. TippingPoint was fully transferred to the British company for $300M, consolidating Trend Micro’s position in digital safety.
Apple Opens App Submissions For tvOS As Apple TV Launch Looms
A week before the fourth generation of Apple TVs comes out, developers received green light to create apps for tvOS. Apple offered downloadable tools and guidelines, as it expected a heavy inflow of Apple TV app submissions.
EBay's Q3 Profit Stronger Than Expected: There's Life After PayPal After All
eBay presented the Q3 results and investors rubbed their hands in enthusiasm. The e-commerce company did well after splitting up with PayPal, and eBay CEO Devin Wenig explained his next move to increase the value of the company.
Western Digital Self-Encrypted External Hard Drives Have Major Security Vulnerabilities That Could Expose Data To Hackers
Researchers found that Western Digital’s ‘My Passport’ line of self-encrypted HDDs is quite vulnerable to hacking. The paper, published in September, detailed the flaws in the drive’s security and it made owners of the devices shiver.
Fake Reviews Are Becoming Rampant: Here's How To Spot Them
Amazon set the tone with its 5-star review system, allowing customers to praise or denigrate a product or a location. If you looked for a quick list to help you sort out the fake reviews, here it is.
Twitch Finally Releases Streaming App For PlayStation 4
The PlayStation 4 streaming app from Twitch has arrived. The app improved gameplay streaming and was acclaimed by console gamers.
HTC One A9 Could Replace The iPhone, Says HTC: Here's How It Fares Against The iPhone 6
Fans of the iPhone 6 design might find an Android version of it in the HTC One A9. Even if the silhouette of the Taiwanese handset is heavily inspired from Apple’s, the spec package differs quite a bit.
Xiaomi MIUI 7 Global Stable Build Launching On Oct. 27 For Several Mi And Redmi Smartphones
Xiaomi let everyone know when MIUI 7 is released. The expected Android based OS was designed to bring more customization, improved operability and better user experience. Global and Chinese stable builds have been announced.
Facebook Launching TechPrep To Expose More Black And Latino Parents And Kids To Tech
Facebook developed TechPrep, an educational website targeted at ethnical communities that are underrepresented in the tech world. Blacks and Hispanics demonstrated an increasing desire to enter the programming field, and the new platform could help.
Tim Cook Says Apple Music Has 15 Million Listeners, But More Than Half Are Still Using The Free Trial
Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the large number of Apple Music subscribers at a live conference. Cook detailed how many users registered for the paid version and talked about a couple of other Apple products.
The Witcher 3 Modkit Update Is 'Right Around The Corner' - What's New?
CD Projekt Red announced that a Modkit update for the acclaimed ‘The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’ is pending for release. Voices from the game developer tantalized gamers by describing the new features and the glitches that were repaired.
Researchers Develop Pneumatic Actuator To Power Soft Robots: Is Baymax Coming Next?
Researchers at Okayama University in Japan have figured out how to power up a soft robot using only water and electricity. The pneumatic generator demonstrates simple and efficient engineering.
Yahoo Chief Development Officer Poached To Run Square Capital: Great For Square, Bad For Yahoo
Yahoo lost a number of senior execs to Google and Facebook, and Jack Dorsey’s payment company is next in line. Jackie Reses was appointed overseer of Square Capital on Monday, and the financial expert will navigate Square through its IPO.
The 'Palace Truck' Is The Most Expensive Mack Truck In The World: Find Out What's Inside
The Australian Mack truck division revealed the most expensive truck in the world. It was manufactured for Malaysia’s Sultan of Johor, and features luxury and power symbols fit for a king. His Majesty, a fan of Australian automobiles, was pleased.
'Fallout 4' PC Disc Does Not Pack The Full Game, Says Bethesda Exec - Here's The Deal
After it released the minimum/recommended requirements for 'Fallout 4,' Bethesda Game Studios provided more information about the expected title. The marketing VP explained that the PC version requires an extra step for full game installation.
Xiaomi Mi TV 3 Breaks Cover: 60-Inch 4K Smart TV With Aluminum Body At $786
Xiaomi announced the release of its newest smart TV set, Mi TV 3. The press release detailed some features, such as the 4K panel and four powerful subwoofers. The company even gave away the price of the device.
Jamie Foxx Flaunts A Rose Gold iPhone 6s In New Apple Ad For 3D Touch [Video]
Apple launched a new commercial for iPhone 6s, and the pink gold version appears briefly in the hands of Jamie Foxx. The cameo of the Hollywood star spices up the ad that presents the 3D Touch feature.
Banks Could Soon Challenge Samsung Pay And Android Pay, But Not Apple Pay
Mobile payment services from Samsung and Google got competition. Capital One was the first bank to roll out a mobile app that rivals Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Apple Pay has an advantage in the mobile transaction niche.
New Malware Does Not Take Over Your Browser... It Replaces It
Internet security experts advised caution for Chrome users. A new malware component, eFast Browser, aimed to take over and replace Google’s browser. This was good news, though, and Mozilla and Microsoft are learning a valuable lesson.
Jamba Juice Is Giving Away Android Collectibles To Android Pay Users, But Only Until Supplies Last
Android Pay and Jamba Juice started a happiness-based promotion. The companies announced a mini surprise for clients using Android Pay at the smoothie chain: each of them will receive collectible Android Mini Figures, but there’s a catch.
