Articles by Regina Balana
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Epic Games Says It Won't Punish Players For Speaking Up About Politics
Epic Games gives an assurance that it won’t punish players for simply expressing their political views. The statement comes after Blizzard banned a pro player for speaking up about the Hong Kong protests.
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Blizzard Employees Walk Out After Pro-Hong Kong 'Hearthstone' Player Ban
After the controversial suspension of a pro ‘Hearthstone’ gamer, Blizzard employees staged a walkout to protest the game publisher’s decision. Following the ban, Blizzard has been receiving criticisms for silencing free speech.
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Instagram Dark Mode Is Now On iOS 13 And Android 10
Instagram finally begins rolling out its very own dark mode option. The app’s darker theme also works with the system-wide dark mode on iOS 13 and Android 10.
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Official Twitch App Finally Debuts On Apple TV
Twitch has finally released an official app for Apple TV. Users can now watch their favorite streamers and channels on a bigger screen without using third-party apps.
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Apple Confirms Acquisition Of Motion Capture Firm iKinema
Apple just bought a visual effects company that offers motion capture technology. iKinema, known for its work in a number of video games and movies, could help strengthen Apple’s augmented reality tech.
Waze Carpool Now Lets Drivers Pick Up More Riders At A Time
Waze has just made carpooling easier. In a new update, the Carpool app now makes it easier for drivers to invite up to four passengers at once.
Samsung To Launch New Galaxy Watch And Galaxy Tab Ahead Of Note 10
Before the Galaxy Note 10’s arrival on Aug. 7, Samsung will release two new devices: the Galaxy Watch Active 2 and Tab S6. A teaser uploaded by the device manufacturer video shows what they will look like.
Mozilla Brings Firefox Reality To Oculus Quest
Oculus Quest is the latest virtual reality headset that gets Firefox Reality, Mozilla’s web browser for VR/AR devices. Firefox Reality has 360-degree video support and is available in 10 languages.
T-Mobile Backs Out, Says It Won’t Carry The Galaxy Fold
T-Mobile will not be selling Samsung’s Galaxy Fold once it relaunches this fall. The unit is still expected to work in all major U.S. carriers, though, via an unlocked version.
Over Half Of US Online Gamers Experience Some Form Of Harassment, Survey Reveals
A new report shows that most online players in the United states have experienced some form of harassment. Respondents said they were harassed on the basis of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation.
Instagram To Warn Accounts Before Disabling Them Entirely
A word of caution will now be given to Instagram users whose accounts are close to being banned. In a new policy, Instagram outlines a new appeals process and a notification warning for content violators.
Google To Make Chrome’s Incognito Mode More Private
Google is updating Chrome’s incognito browsing for a more private experience. Upon Chrome 76’s release, websites can no longer check the FileSystem API to detect if a user is Incognito Mode or not.
Deputies At A Sheriff’s Office In Colorado Will Wear Galaxy S9s As Body Cameras
Officers at the Kit Carson County’s Sheriff Office will be using Samsung Galaxy S9s as body cameras. The FirstNet Ready smartphone will also serve as a secondary radio and will have Visual Labs software.
Latest Spotify For iOS Update Now Supports Multitasking Features On iPad
Spotify now finally supports multitasking features on iPad in its latest app version. The update brings the long-overdue slide over and split view, letting users fully access Spotify controls without leaving others apps.
AI Masters Rubik’s Cube, Solves It In Just A Second
A recent study from the University of California, Irvine, shows a self-taught artificial intelligence system solving the Rubik's Cube in just over a second. The DeepCubeA relies on machine learning, neural networks, and reinforcement learning approach.
Stanford’s Self-Driving Car Does Difficult Maneuvers Like A Race Car Driver
Engineers at Stanford University tested self-driving cars on a race track, against a real race car driver. Can autonomous vehicles handle extreme and unknown conditions just like human drivers?
Microsoft Won’t Have Any April Fools’ Prank This Year, And No, This Is Not A Joke
April Fools’ is just days away, and some may now be preparing for the wittiest gags. However, Microsoft decided to skip doing pranks, saying there are 'more to lose than gain' in trying to be funny for just a day.
Mozilla’s Password Manager Firefox Lockbox Is Now On Android
Mozilla now brings its password manager to Android. Firefox Lockbox is a no-frills standalone app that lets users easily access passwords saved on the Firefox browser.
Facebook Messenger Update Lets You Quote Replies In Conversations
After adding an unsend option and dark mode, Facebook is now bringing message replies to Messenger. The new feature will allow users to quote a specific message in their replies for a less-confusing conversation thread.
Activision Unveils 'Call Of Duty: Mobile' For iOS And Android
Activision and Tencent is bringing 'Call of Duty' to smartphones. Aptly called 'Call of Duty: Mobile,' the stand-alone game will feature iconic maps and competitive modes.
Google Took Down 2.3 Billion Bad Ads In 2018, Introduces New Policy Manager For Ads
Last year, Google removed 2.3 billion ads that violate its policies. To further make the digital advertising ecosystem safer, it’s also launching a new Policy Manager for Google Ads in April.
Facebook, Instagram Experience Hours-Long Outage Affecting Users Worldwide
Facebook-owned apps have been down for hours across the globe. The worldwide outage is one of the longest the social media platforms experienced, with some users still not being able to access the apps at the time of writing.
YouTube Stories Gets AR Selfie Tools Similar To Snapchat
AR filters are now available in YouTube Stories. Google announced in a blog post that the AR effects tool uses machine learning to help create filters that are more realistic without needing a dedicated depth sensor.
Slack Dark Mode Rolls Out To Beta Testers On Android And iOS
A long-requested feature is finally available on Slack. The workplace collaboration app is now rolling out the dark mode feature for Android and iOS beta testers.
Google Launches Bolo Reading Tutor App For Kids In India
A language-learning app from Google is now available in India. Bolo, a reading tutor, helps school-age kids to read in Hindi and English and can be used even when offline.
Valve Won’t Release ‘Rape Day’ On Steam, Says It 'Poses Unknown Costs And Risks'
'Rape Day' is pulled from Steam after receiving negative feedback earlier this week. Valve says that the game, which glorifies rape, 'poses unknown costs and risks.'
Corning Is Working On A Legit Bendable Glass For Foldable Phones
Apple supplier Corning is working on a bendable glass display. The Gorilla Glass maker says that making glass flexible means 'challenging the laws of physics.'
Apple Store’s New Repair Policy Will Now Reportedly Fix iPhones With Third-Party Batteries
Apple is updating its store repair policy to include iPhones with third-party batteries. Previously, authorized service centers aren’t allowed to repair iPhones with third-party components.
Apex Legends Rakes In 50 Million Players In A Month
Respawn Entertainment’s battle royale game has been getting past milestones faster than its competitors. 'Apex Legends' is now a month old, with a player count of over 50 million.
JetBlue Wants People To Wipe Their Instagram Posts For A Chance To Win Free Flights For A Year
JetBlue is giving away ‘free’ flights for a year to the lucky winners of its 'All You Can Jet' contest. However, contestants must clear their Instagram feed first to be qualified.
