Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Sony SED-E1 SmartEyeglass Developer Kit Now On Sale For $899 AT B&H Photo
Sony created a developer kit for its augmented reality goggles and released it with many features that app producers value. The SED-E1 SmartEyeglass is Android 4.4 compatible and can be found at the B&H photo SuperStore in New York.
Amazon Is Winning Wall Street Battle Against Walmart: How Will Walmart Respond?
Walmart was behind Amazon this week in the Wall Street race, but Walmart CEO Doug McMillon is confident that real commerce will remain relevant. He explained in detail how he aims to keep Walmart ahead of competition.
Billionaires: China Now Has More Than The United States, 596 To 537
The number of billionaires in China almost doubled in 2015 and surpassed that of the United States. IT, real estate and manufacturing were the fields that made the money multiply.
Google Kicks Some VR Apps Off Play Store – Why?
Google's action to delete VR apps from the Play Store surprised developers and clients alike. Targets were apps such as Cardboard Catapult, Cardboard Theater and Cardboard VNC as they all shared a common trait.
Samsung's Tizen-Powered Z3 Is Protected By The Knox Security Suite
Samsung offered the public sector an affordable, capable and safe device in the Samsung Z3. The handset released with a decent configuration, and the Knox Security Suite only made it more appealing to authorities around the world.
'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Digital Preorders For Xbox One Now Available Again
Activision has fixed the mysterious issue that removed 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' from the Xbox One's preorder list. The game is available again for purchase, and gamers can choose between the Standard and Deluxe editions.
Samsung Is Working On New Exynos Chip For Mid-Range Smartphones: Buh-Bye, Snapdragon?
Samsung started to develop its in-house chipset a long time ago, but it might extend its use to mid-range phones as well. Preliminary info showed that the new Exynos chips might be a good alternative to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon.
'Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3' First Gameplay Trailer Released, Featuring Marie Rose And Honoka
The release of 'Dead or Alive Xtreme 3: Fortune in Japan' was announced for next year, and Koei Tecmo is keeping fans on their toes. A gameplay teaser shows Japanese tropical volleyball at its best.
Turn iPhone 6s Live Photos Into Shareable GIFs: Here's How
iPhone 6s/6s Plus users had a hard time sharing visual memories with others, but no more. Priime Inc. released Live GIF, an intuitive app that turns Live Photos into GIFs or movies for the whole Internet to enjoy.
Twitter's Transformation Continues: $130M Googler Poached To Be Executive Chairman
Twitter revealed that Omid Kordestani is the new chairman for the company. Kordestani, who has a senior experience of 10+ years as Google executive, joined Twitter in a delicate moment for the companies’ staff.
iPhone 6s Upgraders, Take Note: Apple Could Owe You Money, So Here's How To Collect
Apple fans who upgraded to iPhone 6s received a top tier phone and may even get some extra cash out of the purchase. The AppleCare program offered a refund for upgraders, allowing them to save up for the next device.
LG V10 Will Have A Special Back Cover For Wireless Charging, But It Will Be Sold Separately
LG announced that its flagship handset, the LG V10 may be charged wirelessly. The only caveat was that the special back cover that allows wireless charging does not come in the standard kit. Many U.S. carriers support the LG V10.
ZTE Launching Financing Option, But Its Probably Not Worth It
ZTE announced that it prepares a financial option for customers who want to purchase its devices. The ZTE Axon smartphones are available in the lease-to-own plan, but the devil was hidden in the details.
Acer Predator X34 Ultrawide 34-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor Boasts 'Ultimate Immersion' And You Can Overclock It
The Acer Predator X34 set the bar very high in terms of gameplay and visual experience. The producer delivered an impressive curved gaming monitor that meets the standards of even the pickiest players.
ASUS ZenFone 2 Gets Official Bootloader Unlock Tool: Loading A Custom ROM Is Now A Breeze
Asus ZenFone 2 owners who wanted to tweak their competitive priced handsets have official permission to do so. Asus rolled out an official bootloader to let its clients use custom ROMs.
Uber Drivers Can Now Help Recover Missing Children Through Amber Alerts
Uber and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children signed a pact that allows U.S. drivers using the car sharing app to receive warnings about missing children. Other companies, such as Google, Microsoft and Facebook integrated AMBER alerts.
New 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Ditches Archaic Unlock System To Let You Skip To Any Level
Treyarch announced that 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' puts radical new spin into the campaign mode. The change of paradigm was huge, but developers are confident that both single-player FPS lovers and multiplayer-exclusive gamers appreciate the idea.
Elon Musk On Electric Aircraft: 'I Have A Design In Mind For That'
Tesla may have made progress in the field of battery-powered automobiles, but it may be time for SpaceX to catch up. In an interview, Elon Musk, the CEO of both companies, stated his vision for the future includes electric airplanes becoming commonplace.
Flash Memory Giant SanDisk In Sale Talks With Rivals Micron And Western Digital
SanDisk entered talks about a corporate acquisition with competitors Western Digital and Micron. Rumors about the merge of the three memory drive producers shook the stock markets, causing the shares of all companies to surge.
Chipotle Pirates Starbucks Exec To Become Its CIO: What Are The Plans Of The Fast Food Chain?
Chipotle stepped up its game in technology related employments. Curt Garner, ex-CIO at Starbucks, confirmed his position of CIO at the Mexican fast-food restaurant. The fast food company said that it aims to improve its services and waiting times.
Adobe Apologises For Lightroom 6 Mess And Issues Update, But Other Problems Still Mar The Experience
A bugged update to Adobe’s Lightroom software massively angered its users, prompting the company to apologize in a blog post. The quarrel is not over, as voices of Adobe customers claim that the Import system was oversimplified.
Canon Unveils G9 X and G5 X High-Performance Compact Cameras
Canon announced two new compact cameras, G5 X and G9 X. What made them stand out is the number of features crammed into small, highly portable devices. A few surprises were prepared for low light photo enthusiasts.
Savant's $500 Smart Home Remote Can Create 'Scenes' For Movie Night, Breakfast Time And More
Savant scheduled a smart home system controller for December, at an intriguing price. The premium home automation provider worked hard to level technology and costs, and had some promising results.
Man Who Bought Google.com For $12 Gets A Reward From Google, Donates It All To Charity
Sanmay Ved proved that money is not everything. He bought Google.com for $12, notified the company, and declined the reward from the tech giant. Instead, he donated the money that Google offered him to an educational charity from India.
Acer Unveils New Devices To Make The Most Of Windows 10's Cortana, Continuum And More
Acer revealed two Windows 10 integrated devices. The Acer Aspire R14 notebook and Acer Aspire Z3 700 all in one PC were showcased as Cortana and Continuum compatible, high-end spec devices with powerful hardware and dedicated software.
Samsung Will Have Only One Curved Screen Smartphone Next Year, And It's A Galaxy S7 Model
Rumors said Samsung scheduled only one curved display phone in 2016, and it will belong to the Samsung Galaxy S7 family. A formidable increase in the orders for curved screens confirmed the speculations.
GM Recalls SUVs On Possible Fire Risk From Windshield Wipers
General Motors announced another recall due to potential fire risks. Windshield wipers of 2013 and 2016 models were the culprit this time, forcing almost 32,000 cars to go into auto services.
Unity Looking To Save Years Of Browser Games As NPAPI Plugin Support Ends
Unity was the most commonplace game engine for browser games, but its clock is ticking. Even if the game engine was highly versatile and featured multiple-platform compatibility, major browsers are now focusing on WebGL as the next best thing.
ASUS Unleashes New ROG Gaming Lineup With Windows 10, DirectX 12, 6th-Gen Intel Processors And More
ASUS and Microsoft have announced the new ROG PC lineup. PC gamers hailed the configurations: Intel’s 6th edition of i7s, NVidia’s latest GTX and Oculus Rift compatibility are available on ASUS ROG systems, and so is Windows 10.
3D-Printed Heart Plays Huge Role In Complicated Surgery On 5-Year-Old Girl
A 3D printed heart saved the life of a 5-year-old in Miami. Company Stratasys 3D used CTI and MRI data to produce the model that helped the surgeons plan and carry out the surgery successfully.
