Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Futuristic 3-D SpaceTop See-Through Computer Is Unveiled
MIT grad student's 3-D interface allows users to manipulate 3-D projections with their hands. Navigating a computer screen through touch gestures is no longer so futuristic, but how about a three-dimensional interface able to recognize gestures? While this may indeed sound futuristic, the so-called SpaceTop 3-D desktop is actually not so far off.
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More Java Zero-Day Malware Joins The Joyride With Exploits In The Wild
The Java malware roller coaster never seems to end, and two new "zero-day" exploits now join the fray.
Dell XPS 10, Kindle Fire Top iFixit Repairability Ratings
The Dell XPS 10 is the best choice for DIY techies, while the Surface Pro is the worst, or so says iFixit's latest Tablet Repairability Guide.
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Takes Gamers To Sea
The next installment in the AC franchise is set in the Caribbean. Good news for Assassin's Creed fans: Ubisoft announced the next installment in the AC Saga: Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag.
'Six-Strikes' Copyright Alert System Kicks Off: Here's What To Expect From Each ISP
ISPs explain plans for copyright alerts to combat piracy The Copyright Alert System (CAS) known as "six strikes" finally made its debut, with both Verizon and Comcast activating the service.
Diablo 3 News: No Cross-Platform Play For PC and PlayStation 4 Or PS3
Diablo 3 is finally coming to PlayStation consoles for the first time in more than two decades, but it will not support cross-platform play for PCs and PlayStation 3 or 4.
Fake Google Glass eBay Auction Reaches $15,900 Bid
A faux Google Glass auction on eBay just proves that some people are willing to pay a lot to be among the early adopters of futuristic technology.
Winners at MWC: Samsung Galaxy S3, Google Nexus 7 And Nokia Asha 305
Samsung took honors for its Galaxy S3 smartphone, Nokia for its Asha 305 handset and ASUS/Google for their Nexus 7 slate.
Adobe Issues Emergency Flash Updates As Hackers Target Firefox: Update Now!
Adobe issued emergency updates to patch three vulnerabilities in Flash Player. Adobe patched a trio of vulnerabilities in Flash Player, two of which the company says hackers were already exploiting in attacks targeting Mozilla Firefox.
Sprint LG Optimus G Gets Surprise Android Jelly Bean Update
Sprint LG Optimus G users finally get a taste of the long-awaited Jelly Bean system update. Some LG Optimus G users on Sprint are reportedly getting surprise updates to Android 4.
Nokia Target Acquired: Low-End Segment Of The Global Cell Phone Market
Nokia aims to tap the fast-growing low-end segment of the market with its new Nokai 105 and 301 cellphones
Dell Latitude 10 Adds Enhanced Security With Fingerprint, SmartCard Reader
The new Dell Latitude 10 Enhanced Security Windows 8 tablet adds a built-in fingerprint and SmartCard reader, among other features designed to increase security.
Apple To Offer Free iTunes Credits, Cash Payments To Settle In-App Purchase Lawsuit
Apple agrees to settle an in-app purchase lawsuit by offering $5 iTunes gift cards, $5 in cash, or even a full refund in some cases.
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE Hits Virgin Mobile: $299.99 Contract-Free
Virgin Mobile just got its very first LTE device: the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, now available for $299.99 without a contract.
Nokia Lumia 520: Budget-Friendly Smartphone Reaching T-Mobile In Q2 As Lumia 521
Nokia's new Lumia 520 budget-friendly smartphone is slated to arrive in the U.S. in the second quarter of this year as the Lumia 521.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z Launch Set For Q2, From $499 In U.S.
Sony confirms launch plans for its Xperia Z tablet, to reach the U.S. mid-2013 starting at $499. Sony confirmed U. S. and global launch plans for its new Xperia Tablet Z, the 10.
Samsung Galaxy Fame: Budget Android Smartphone With Jelly Bean OS
The Samsung Galaxy Fame is a budget-friendly handset with a processor and display to match its price, but its Android Jelly Bean OS offers a taste of the higher-end side.
BlackBerry Z10 To Launch In India Before The U.S.
BlackBerry is launching its Z10 smartphone in India for 43,490 rupees (about $800), before making the handset available in the U.S.
GM Cars Will Have AT&T 4G LTE Wireless Next Year
AT&T signed a deal with General Motors to replace Verizon Wireless with 4G LTE as the standard wireless provider in GM cars next year.
ASUS Announces PadFone Infinity: 5-Inch 1080p Display On Snapdragon 600 CPU
ASUS unveils its new PadFone Infinity smartphone-tablet hybrid on Monday, Feb. 25. ASUS took it to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade show in Barcelona to unveil the latest addition to its PadFone range: the ASUS PadFone Infinity.
LG Buys HP's Troublesome WebOS To Power Smart TVs
HP decided to wash its hands of the WebOS, but LG sees great potential for the platform. The WebOS operating system is far from ending its tumultuous existence, as Korean electronics giant LG is reportedly scooping it up for its Smart TVs.
Mobile World Congress 2013: What To Expect This Year
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 is just around the corner, kicking off Monday, Feb. 25 in Barcelona, Spain.
New Qualcomm Chipset Could Make iPhone Truly Global
Qualcomm announced its new RF360 "global LTE" chipset, which could allow the iPhone to support the standard of China Mobile, the world's largest carrier.
Adobe Issues Emergency Patches For Reader & Acrobat: Update Now
Adobe rolled out a critical update to Reader and Acrobat users on Windows, Mac and Linux, patching two vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to take over an infected computer.
Nexus 4 vs. HTC One: Benchmarks Don't Lie
The HTC One is now official, and it means business: HTC's new flagship smartphone blows up the charts, and gives the Nexus 4 a run for its money.
Mozilla Firefox 19 Stable Release Adds Built-In PDF Viewer
Mozilla's newly-released Firefox 19 may not bring a lot of new features, but it definitely takes things to the next level with its built-in PDF reader.
HTC One vs. Competition: How Does It Stack Up?
HTC's newly-unveiled flagship smartphone looks promising in terms of specs and features, but how does it stack up against its competitors in today's crowded smartphone market?
