Articles by Horia Ungureanu
Upgrading to OS X El Capitan: How To Do A Clean Install
OS X El Capitan takes the legacy of Yosemite's features to a new level. It's easy to enjoy the new OS for Mac: all you need is a compatible computer, 8GB flash drive and directions on how to install.
Orbbec Persee Debuts As 'World's First 3D Camera Computer,' Hits Crowdfunding Goal In No Time
Orbbec convinced backers at Indiegogo to fund what could be the future of research, art and computing. Persee and Astra Pro are the next technological musts for tech fans and 3D artists alike.
Edward Snowden's Inbox Was Filled Up By A 47GB Flood Of Twitter E-mails
Edward Snowden created quite a stir in the Twitter world. Nobody could tell how many of his followers are fans and how many are NSA agents, but the number of messages he received in two days of tweeting are promising.
Google's 'Don't Be Evil' Becomes 'Do The Right Thing' In Alphabet
Google is part of a global holding now, and Alphabet inherits some of the search engine’s code of conduct. More flexibility is in store, as Alphabet wants to offer subordinates its own corporate culture.
White Hat Vigilante Launches Virus That Makes Routers Safer
An unknown group of Internet vigilantes released Linux.Wifatch, which cleaned malicious software in 10,000 routers. It raised some eyebrows in Symantec's research department over its real purpose.
Humble Monthly Bundle Contains Surprise Indie Games For $12 Per Month
Humble Bundle took a new turn in business strategy and offered a monthly package of games for $12. By subscribing, gamers received both games paired with the excitement of loot packages.
Feds Looking Into 4Chan Thread Potentially Tied To Oregon College Shooting
A thread on 4chan seemed to announce the Umpqua Community College massacre a day before it happened. The FBI is now looking for connections between the shooter and an anonymous social media user.
The Peeple App Is Yelp For People: Why This Is NOT A Good Idea
The Peeple app is a synthesis of Facebook, LinkedIn and Tinder, letting you review friends, coworkers and romantic partners. The app, which will launch in November, does not have an opt-out feature.
Apple To Pay $4.2 Million To LA Unified School District To Settle 'iPad For Every Student' Fraud Case
Apple has agreed to pay $4.2 million to the Los Angeles Unified School District for the settlement of the 'iPad for Everyone' program. Further inquiry showed that the teachers hardly ever used the Pearson software installed in the tablets.
The Apple Ring Coming Soon? Patent Filed For Ring Computing Device
A patent application confirms that the Apple Ring is real and supports a myriad of miniature technologies. Some of the features are voice command recognition, gesture-based bank transfers and full connectivity with iOS devices.
Twitter Is Tapping Jack Dorsey To Continue As Permanent CEO
Markets are waiting for Twitter to appoint a permanent CEO. The moment approaches, and Jack Dorsey is in the cards for the position, experts and investors say.
Rhapsody Launches Kid-Focused Music Streaming Feature
Rhapsody has created a kids' corner in its software for music streaming. The Rhapsody Kids app offers a lot for children, who are into music, but also takes into account parental control.
Target Matches Online Prices Of Rivals As Holiday Shopping Frenzy Draws Near
Target's latest marketing weapon is matching online prices for the holiday shopping wars. Amazon and Walmart are on the retailer's list, and the race for customers will be tight.
Nexus Team On Reddit AMA: Here's Why The Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P Don't Support Wireless Charging
A Reddit AMA session with the Google Nexus team made clear how certain decisions were made in the design process. The team answered almost all questions regarding the new smartphones, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
Sony Xperia M2 And Xperia M2 Aqua Skip Android 5.0, Getting Android 5.1 Lollipop Now
Sony Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua received Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS. This means a better user experience through increased performance, bug fixes and an end to the StageFright vulnerability.
Fiat Chrysler Admits To Have Underreported Deaths And Injuries Linked To Its Vehicles
By unveiling Fiat Chrysler’s underreporting of hundreds of deaths and injuries, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration enforced the standards for traffic security. The Italian-American car producer promises to maintain proper safety practices.
'Mass Effect' 4D Theme Park Attraction Coming To California in 2016
California prepares to host more science fiction-themed amusement parks, and an attraction based on 'Mass Effect' is scheduled for 2016. EA, BioWare and Great America are teaming up to give fans breathtaking 4D experiences from the space trilogy.
Apple Music Guided Tour Videos Roll Out To Lure Subscribers As Free Trials End [Video]
The free trial period is ending and Apple Music receives “Guided Tour” videos on showing how to enjoy countless hours of musical streaming. Apple hopes that iPhone owners will be convinced to subscribe to the paid service.
Analyst Predicts Consoles To Die Out - What Does Sony Boss Yoshida Have To Say?
After analyst Michael Pachter predicted the death of consoles again, Sony CEO Shuhei Yoshida took a stand and explained why it is never going to happen.
Amazon Fire HD 10 Review Roundup: First Impressions Of Experts
The reviews for the Amazon Fire HD 10 point to the fact that Amazon fans will be its most avid customers. As for other buyers, a decent overall performance paired with a decent price could make them seal the deal.
'Rainbow Six: Siege' Goes All In For Multiplayer, Will Not Have A Campaign Mode
'Rainbow Six: Siege' lets go of singleplayer and enters the league of multiplayer-exclusive titles. Ubisoft made clear that they focus on good matchmaking and an excellent tactical experience, and how rewarding it is to have it with real people.
Adobe Explains How NASA Space Images Get Photoshopped To 'Reveal The Unseeable'
Adobe shows how Photoshop helps us to visualize what would be invisible in the universe, and how astronomers at NASA are using it to showcase awesome pictures of the cosmos for the public.
Google Doodle Marks Discovery Of Water On Mars
Google Doodle celebrates the discovery of running water on Mars with a depiction of the Red Planet drinking a glass of water. NASA announced that streams of water run across the surface of Mars, bringing us just another step closer to space exploration.
'Alien: Isolation - The Collection' Launching Sept. 29 For Linux And Mac: Here Are The System Requirements
'Alien: Isolation - The Collection' will be unleashed to Linux and Mac users on Sept. 29. The acclaimed game has decent system requirements, but some might find the restrictions disappointing.
New 'Halo 5: Guardians' Trailer Shows Death of Master Chief [Video]
Master Chief dies in the last Halo 5 game. A video trailer for 'Halo 5: Guardians' backs statements from Frank O'Connor, who announced that the super soldier will be last seen during this game title.
GoPro Unveils $199 Hero+ And Slashes $100 Off From Hero 4 Session's Price Tag
Two bits of good news from GoPro Inc.: the new GoPro Hero+ Wi-Fi has powerful features and an affordable price, and the Hero 4 Session will sell with a discount of $100.
Comcast Pushes Theme Park Strategy With $1.5B Majority Stake Buy In Universal Studios Japan
Comcast extends its global presence and buys Universal Studios Japan for a solid $1.5 billion. Comcast ownership brings a change in leadership for Universal and an upgrade for the USJ’s Osaka theme park.
iOS 9 Ad Blockers Reportedly Ruin Online Shopping On Some Retailer Sites
iOS 9 Ad Blockers are selling like hot bread on Apple store, but various retailers are unsatisfied with the apps' preferential treatment. Online clients are backing them due to the poor functionality of the apps.
LG Nexus 5X Drops By FCC Days Before Launch, Rocks Support For All US Carrier LTE Bands
The LG Nexus 5X passed FCC tests and is compatible with every major U.S. carrier. Users of AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon welcome the Android phone that supports LTE, CDMA, WCDMA and GSM bands.
'Predictive Policing' Police Program Banks On Data Mining To Anticipate And Prevent Violent Crime
Predictive policing has been dwarfing illegal activities in Kansas City, where data mining and criminal profiling algorithms help police officers pinpoint the violent elements of society.
