Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
IBM Upgrades Server & Storage Portfolio, Adds Software Updates for zEnterprise EC12 Mainframe
IBM announced on Wednesday, Sept. 3, that it has upgraded its enterprise class servers and storage systems and released software updates for its zEnterprise EC12 mainframe launched at the end of August.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Starts Shipping In The U.S. With Strong Pre-Orders
Amazon has a brand new Kindle lineup heading into the holiday season. After the Kindle Fire HD launch in September, the spotlight now turns to the company's latest e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite, which started shipping on Oct. 1.
Nook HD & HD+ Technology Headed To Windows 8, Including Microsoft Surface
Microsoft's partnership with bookseller Barnes & Noble is bearing fruit, as some of the e-reader technology used in the new Nook HD and HD+ slates will make its way to Windows 8 and a new reading app specifically designed for Windows 8, which is set to launch this month. Barnes & Noble and Microsoft announced their partnership back in April, with Microsoft investing $300 million for a 17.6 percent equity stake in the company.
Nokia Capitalizes On Maps With New Oracle Deal - Perfect Timing?
Nokia is set to unveil a new deal with Oracle Corp. in a bid to increase use of its often-overlooked mapping software. The new deal will provide Oracle customers with access to Nokia's growing trove of mapping data and location services.
BlackBerry 10 Laguna For Verizon Leaks: Top Specs & Features
Struggling BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) is betting on the success of BlackBerry 10, but the company has been quite secretive about its new line of devices. However, specifications for a new device have now surfaced.
LightSquared Asks FCC For Permission To Share Weather-Balloon Spectrum For LTE Network
In an attempt to revive a planned wireless network marred by interference issues, Phillip Falcone's LightSquared Inc. asked U.S. regulators for permission to share airwaves with federal-government users.
Kindle Paperwhite Technology Explained In Simple Amazon Video
Amazon has posted a new YouTube video showing its team of engineers who have worked on the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, explaining the technology that makes it a top device.
iPad Mini Rumors: New Mock-Up Surfaces On Japanese Blog (Video)
With the iPhone 5 release and the whole iOS 6 maps and Wi-Fi dramas, the iPad Mini has been left in the shadows for a while, but a new video has now surfaced.
iOS 6 Issues Continue: Wi-Fi Not Working For Some Users
While this is not the first time that a new Apple operating system or device has faced Wi-Fi issues, this time the problem has gained greater proportions.
HTC One X+ Is Real: Packs Quad-Core Processor & Jelly Bean
An enhanced version of HTC's flagship smartphone, the One X, has sparked rumors for a while, and now it seems the HTC One X+ is indeed real, and might arrive sooner than expected.
AMD & BlueStacks Team Up To Spike Windows 8 With Android Apps
AMD has teamed up with BlueStacks to integrate the startup's App Player technology into the newly launched AMD AppZone, a marketplace that will make more than 500,000 Android apps available to desktop and laptop users.
Android Flaw Puts Phones At Risk Of Being Completely Wiped
Devices using Google's popular Android mobile operating system are at risk of being disabled or completely wiped clean of their data, including contacts, photos, and music.
FCC Moves Forward On Incentive Auctions To Free Up Mobile Spectrum
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took the first step on Friday, Sept. 28, toward auctioning television spectrum to mobile carriers faced with increasingly high bandwidth demands from their customers.
Apple Apologizes For Maps Fiasco, Recommends Rival Services
Apple CEO Tim Cook apologized Friday, Sept. 28, for the flawed iPhone mapping application the company released last week with iOS 6. Cook reckoned the company "fell short" of meeting expectations, and suggested users try rival map apps until Apple fixes its software.
Sony Tablet S Gets A Taste Of Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Sony has released Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for the U.S. version of the Sony Tablet S on Saturday, Sept. 28, adding a significant number of Sony features to the device.
Intel Unveils Windows 8 Tablets, Touts New Atom Processor
Intel kicked off its mobile push at a Windows 8 event in San Francisco on Sept. 27, unveiling the 1.8GHz dual-core Atom Z2760, the first chip from its Clover Trail family. The new Atom chip is specifically designed for Windows 8 tablets and hybrid devices, as Intel is pushing to compete with the ARM-based chips currently dominating the smartphone and tablet markets.
Facebook Unwraps Gift Service Where Virtual Friends Can Exchange Real Gifts
The social networking giant unwrapped Facebook Gifts, a new service that allows members to exchange gifts between profiles, on Sept. 27. Facebook's 100 launch partners include Starbucks, 1-800-Flowers, and Magnolia Bakery.
Nokia Lumia 920, Lumia 820 Pricing Unveiled For European Launch In November
Nokia unveiled details about European marketing plans for its Lumia 920 and 820 Windows Phone 8 smartphones on Sept. 27, and the prices are already stirring controversy.
iPhone User Satisfaction Drops With iOS 6, Survey Shows
In the wake of a lukewarm critical reception for the the iPhone 5, a new survey of 16,000 iPhone owners in the United States, iOS 6 has contributed to an overall drop in customer satisfaction with Apple.
Nokia Lumia Hit Australia: Telstra Bags Lumia 920, Lumia 820 Goes To Vodafone & Optus
A number of operators and retailers officially confirmed on Thursday, Sept. 27, that they will sell the Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 in Australia. Operators in Australia are the first to announce that they will be selling Nokia's new Windows Phone 8 smartphones, but they offered no details on pricing and availability.
$99 Android ICS Tablet Eken B70 Is Coming To The U.S.
China-based electronics manufacturer Eken has been offering low-end, inexpensive Android tablets for several years, and now it wants to try its luck in the U.S. market with its latest B70 tablet.
T-Mobile Confirms HTC Windows Phone 8X - Sign-Up Page Goes Live
T-Mobile has officially confirmed that HTC Windows Phone 8X is coming its way, with a sign-up page on its web site listing the device as arriving "soon."
Meet Matrix One: 7-Inch ICS Tablet With $59.99 Price Tag
As the 7-inch tablet market becomes increasingly crowded with affordable offerings, one more enters the fray. Matrix One comes at the low end with a $59.99 price tag.
BlackBerry 10 Is Coming, Gunning For Third Spot: What To Expect
Struggling smartphone pioneer Research in Motion (RIM) has revealed new details on Tuesday, Sept. 25, regarding its BlackBerry 10 platform, and the company is poised to reclaim its spot at the top of mobile ecosystems.
HTC Droid Incredible X May Be Rumored 5-inch Nexus Smartphone
A leaked Verizon roadmap lists a "phablet"-like HTC handset dubbed the Droid Incredible X. According to new speculation, that handset may be the next Nexus smartphone.
Dell Introduces Five New S Series Monitors With Edge-to-Edge Display, IPS Panels
Dell has introduced five new S Series monitors, some of which sport edge-to-edge glass and In-Plane Switching (IPS) panels, offering more affordable alternatives to the company's UltraSharp line. Available in 27-, 24-, 23-, and 21.5-inch sizes, these monitors will cost between $200 and $400.
Google Nexus 7 Launches in Japan, Widening Android Reach
Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt announced on Tuesday, Sept. 25, that the company's popular Nexus 7 tablet is ready to hit Japan, stepping up competition with Sony Corp.
