Articles by Carl Velasco
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Google Kills Clips, The AI Camera You Probably Didn’t Buy
Google Clips camera is no more. Announced in 2017, Clips was billed as a camera that can automatically capture special moments, but it’s clear very few were interested.
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Original Pixel Won’t Support Google Stadia, Details About Wireless Controller Also Revealed
Google Stadia did not work on the original Pixel phone, and it’s not clear why. Its wireless controller will have one major setback at launch as well.
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Google Pixel Buds 2: Are They Better Than Apple AirPods?
Google studied thousands of ears to give the new Pixel Buds 2 a re-engineered fit. These things come with a lot of technology, including voice control, adaptive sound, and even jaw vibration detection.
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Google Stadia Release Date Revealed: Cloud Gaming Service Will Launch Nov. 19
Google Stadia will open its servers on Nov. 19, marking the official launch of Google’s cloud gaming ambitions. The service will work on a number of devices, the new Pixel 4 included.
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All The Movies And TV Shows Disney+ Will Launch With This November: Full List
Disney+ will have all-time greats picked from its sizable catalog of iconic, beloved films, from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' to 'Moana.' The streaming service launches Nov. 12.
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Huawei Mate X Foldable Phone To Launch This October, But Good Luck Getting One
The Huawei Mate X launches, originally set to come out in June, will hit the Chinese market at the end of October. No mention of a global release date yet, though.
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Heads Up: Netflix Says It Will Soon End Support For These Roku Players
Affected models include the Roku HD, HD-XR, SD, XD, XDS, and the NetGear-branded XD and XDS. Netflix is accessible in so many other platforms, anyway, though.
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Samsung To Release Budget-Friendly Galaxy Note 10 Lite: Rumor
A cheap Galaxy Note phone variant is coming. Apparently, a Galaxy Note 10 Lite will be released sometime later this year, though it’s not certain what corners are going to be cut to keep the price down.
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The New Oppo Reno Ace Can Be Charged Fully In Just 30 Minutes
100 percent in just half an hour. Xiaomi and Vivo have both demonstrated ways to achieve ultra-fast charging, but neither have shipped actual products that use the technology — Oppo’s new phone beats them to the punch.
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You Can Now Download Twitter App Developed Via Catalyst On macOS Catalina
The new Twitter app for Mac, ported over via Apple’s new Catalyst tech, looks and performs much like the iPad version. Expect more iPad apps to arrive moving forward.
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Google Stadia Will Achieve ‘Negative Latency’ By Predicting What Buttons Players Are Going To Press
By predicting a player’s next move, Google will achieve negative latency on Stadia, its upcoming cloud gaming platform. It’s going to be faster than any local hardware, present or future.
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Instagram For Web Might Soon Get DMs, Messenger-Like User Interface Spotted
Instagram on the web might soon get the Direct Messages feature. The user interface will closely resemble Messenger’s, as reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong’s screenshots have revealed.
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Latest Windows 10 Preview Lets You Answer Incoming Phone Calls Via Your Phone App
You can now answer incoming calls from your PC with the new Your Phone companion app. You’ll need to have the latest Windows 10 build installed first, though.
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PlayStation 5 Release Date Confirmed For Holiday 2020, Plus Other Crucial Details
The PlayStation 5 is launching holiday 2020. Here’s everything else we know, from the DualShock 5 controller, GPU improvements, SSD storage, and other details about the next-generation console.
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The ‘Following’ Tab On Instagram Is Officially Going Away
It’s a sad day for online stalkers around the world. Instagram is removing its Following tab for everyone, saying that it wants to keep the app simple.
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macOS Catalina Out Now, But New ‘Sidecar’ Feature Not Available In All MacBooks
Sidecar lets MacBook owners use their iPad as a secondary display. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work on every Mac, just the new-ish ones, and it requires fairly recent iPad models too.
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Pixel 4 Could Introduce Raise To Talk Feature For Google Assistant
You don’t need to say Hey Google or OK Google. Just lift the Pixel 4 up and it’ll immediately begin registering commands, or so this new rumor suggests.
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OnePlus 8 ‘Leak’ Reveals Hole Punch Display And Wireless Charging For Next Flagship
An early leak for the OnePlus suggests it’ll have a hole-punch display and wireless charging. But are these enough to lure customers in, or will OnePlus need to offer something more?
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Amazon Fire TV May Not Get Disney+ Streaming Service
Because of an ongoing dispute between Disney and Amazon over ad sales, Disney+ may not be immediately available on Fire TV devices when it launches this Nov. 12. There’s plenty of time left to iron this kerfuffle out, though.
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iPhone SE 2 Will Have iPhone 8 Design, iPhone 11 Performance: Rumor
The iPhone SE 2 will arrive during the first quarter of 2020, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. It will have the same design as the iPhone 8 but with iPhone 11 internals.
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AirPods Upgrade With Noise-Canceling Spotted In iOS 13.2 Beta
The alleged new version of the AirPods was found in the latest iOS 13.2 beta. The glyph image features a brand-new design that suggests the new-generation AirPods will boast noise cancellation.
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Microsoft Unveils Surface Duo Folding Smartphone: The Return Of Windows Phone?
The Surface Duo smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip. It also runs Android, but heavily skinned so as to resemble Windows 10X.
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Pixel 4 Leak: New Default Recorder App Can Transcribe Automatically
Pixel 4’s built-in Recorder app can automatically transcribe voice memos. Not only that, it can even identify certain audio moments, such as applause, birds, whistling, and many others.
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Super Mario Maker 2 Now Lets You Play With Friends Online
'Super Mario Maker 2' players can now play together or battle each other online. Along with this, version 1.1.0 also brings a number of updates, such as improved profiles, LAN Play, and more.
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Instagram Will Now Remind You If A Company Releases New Merch
Tired of missing out on new merch because they sell out so quickly? Here’s Instagram to the rescue. Soon, it will allow brands to notify you if new items drop.
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Twitter Outs New Feature That Filters Abusive Direct Messages
Twitter will filter out abusive or potentially spam direct messages, right after enabling the Hide Replies feature in two countries. The new update is coming to Android, iOS, and the web.
Google Assistant Arrives On Most Chromebooks With Chrome OS 77 Rollout
Chrome OS 77 is here. Apart from Google Assistant, it also fronts a number of enhancements, including easier parental controls, more battery saving features, and others.
You Can Now Use Apple Music With Chromecast, Dark Mode Also Available
Apple Music now supports casting via Chromecast. The new updated app for Android, now available to all, also gets Dark Mode and streaming up to 100,000 radio stations.
macOS Catalina Release Date Possibly Leaked By Apple’s Danish Website
Apple Arcade is allegedly arriving on Oct. 4, and because it’s a macOS Catalina exclusive, the software update will have to be available by then. Catalina includes several new stuff, such as the new Apple Music and Podcast apps, and more.
This Is The OnePlus TV, But What Makes It Special?
The OnePlus TV Q1 series will be split into a standard and Pro models. While both come with modern features such as Android TV support, smart assistants, and more, the Pro gets its own stand and a fancier speaker array.
