Articles by Carl Velasco
Reddit Bans 2 Controversial Alt-Right Subreddits For Violating Site’s Doxxing Policy
Reddit has officially shut down two alt-right subreddits for publishing personal information about the person who punched Richard Spencer, a right-wing extremist, in the face. Such a move violated the site’s doxxing policy.
AT&T To Launch 5G Test Runs In Austin And Indianapolis Later This Year
AT&T has announced plans to deploy 5G network test beds in Austin and Indianapolis this year. Initial top speeds will reach 400 Mbps but could reach gigabit level down the line.
LG G6 Prototype Gets Leaked, Showcases Dual Cameras, Minimal Bezels, And More
A new set of LG G6 photos has been leaked, this time showing what looks to be a prototype version of the handset. The G5 successor is poised to be unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
New Huawei P10 And Plus Variant Leaked Renders Show Curved Screen And Possibly An Iris Scanner
New alleged Huawei P10 and P10 Plus renders have surfaced, featuring a design that’s closely similar to previous leaked renders of the handsets. Huawei is expected to unveil the pair of flagships at the Mobile World Congress late February.
Google Chrome For iOS Becomes Open Source, Development Speed Improves
Google has now made the Chrome for iOS code open source. The move essentially invites other developers to build on the code and create their own third-party browsers for the iOS platform.
Nintendo's Upcoming Mobile Game 'Animal Crossing' Release Gets Delayed: April Earliest Launch, March 2018 Latest - Probably
Nintendo has announced that the smartphone iteration of 'Animal Crossing' will be delayed until the next financial year. The game is poised to be another smartphone gaming effort from the company after 'Super Mario Run' and 'Fire Emblem: Heroes.'
Comcast To Start Testing Xfinity TV Beta App For Roku: Free For Now, Monthly Charge Later
Comcast has now opened up the Xfinity TV beta app to owners of Roku streaming devices for testing. The test run is free to use now, but additional outlet charges are on the cards when the service officially launches.
If Your LG UltraFine 5K Display Isn't Working, It's Probably Too Close To Your Router
A potential problem with the LG UltraFine 5K Display has been discovered, with the placement of a user’s router reportedly affecting the monitor’s performance. Could this be an isolated problem or a widespread one?
Samsung Is Reportedly Going To Unveil New Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones Alongside The Galaxy S8
A new rumor suggests that Samsung is poised to release a wireless version of its Level In ANC headphones alongside the Galaxy S8. It’ll be priced at around $140 and will come in a variety of colors.
Google Introduces Android 7.1.2 Beta, Begins Rollout To Nexus And Pixel Devices Except Nexus 6P
Google has now rolled out the Android 7.1.2 beta build to all testers with eligible devices enrolled in Google’s beta program. The new update contains bug fixes, optimizations, and refinements.
Microsoft Might Bring Back Windows RT As Mysterious 'Windows Cloud' Turns Up
Microsoft could bring back Windows RT, as suggested by a new report. If true, it’s unclear how Microsoft can undo the lukewarm reception Windows RT had received back then because of its restrictions.
Starbucks' New Virtual Assistant Lets You Order Coffee Via Voice Command And Messaging
Starbucks has rolled out a new voice-ordering feature for select iOS users, which stands as a natural enhancement of its digital ecosystem. Soon, customers will be able to place their orders via a Siri-like chatbot.
Nintendo Switch Hands On Demo: What Early Critics Are Saying
The Switch can signal Nintendo’s return to form, as opined by early reviews of the forthcoming hybrid console. Here’s what else they’ve said about it.
Bitcoin Wallet Provider Xapo Gets Conditional Approval In Switzerland
Xapo has now been granted conditional approval from Switzerland for its operations. The move is seen as a regulatory breakthrough for virtual currency wallet providers.
'Pokémon GO' Update 0.55.0 For Android, 1.25.0 For iOS: Improved Loading Times, Pokémon GO Plus Connectivity Fix
Newer versions of the 'Pokémon GO' app for Android and iOS have now come out, although the changes are minor, to say the least. The new version brings over shorter loading times on Android, minor text fixes, and more.
BlackBerry Mercury Shows Up On TV Via ABC Sitcom 'Last Man Standing'
The forthcoming BlackBerry Mercury was recently spotted on TV during an episode of ABC’s 'Last Man Standing.' The handset will be fully unveiled at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
Google's LG-Made Watch Style Price Is Rumored To Start At $249
Two new LG smartwatches will herald Google’s Android Wear 2.0 wearable platform, and one of the smartwatches’ price has apparently been revealed. The LG Watch Style, as per rumors, will be priced at $249.
Alcatel Rumored To Unveil A Modular Smartphone Along With 4 Other Handsets At MWC 2017
Alcatel is rumored to unveil five smartphones at this year’s Mobile World Congress, as per rumors. At least one of them will feature modularity, reports suggested.
Apple And Amazon Take Contrasting Strategies To Dominate Smart Home Race
Apple and Amazon spur different advantages in the connected home race, as noted by an in-depth Reuters analysis, and as it stands, Amazon is the more welcoming of the bunch. However, Apple does have advantages over Amazon’s open-systems approach.
Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Build 15019, But It Comes With Bugs Aplenty
Microsoft has just released the newest Windows 10 build, carrying the number 15019, via Fast Ring of the Windows Insider Program. The build, however, contains a number of issues, especially ones that might heavily affect games.
Rumor: BlackBerry Mercury Will Have The Same Camera As Google Pixel, Pixel XL
The BlackBerry Mercury, TCL’s latest forthcoming flagship under the once successful brand, will reportedly sport the same camera found on the Google Pixel. More information about the Mercury will be unveiled come late February at the Mobile World Congress.
Apple Has A Patent For A Vaporizer: Company Planning To Target The Vaping Market?
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published a patent last week, filed by Apple, which outlines a vaporizer technology. However, it’s best not to get too excited yet.
HTC Android Watch Not Happening, But New Flagship Phone May Launch 'When The New CPU Comes'
HTC has confirmed that it won’t release an Android Wear smartwatch in the near future. The reason behind the inhibition is market uncertainty, as confirmed by HTC’s president of smartphone and connected devices in an interview.
Trump Still Uses His 'Old, Unsecured Android Phone,' And That's Just Bad
Assumed into office, President Donald Trump still uses an unsecured Android device, The New York Times reported. Experts said that this opens up a number of vulnerabilities.
Nintendo To Bring The Pikachu Yellow Edition New 3DS XL To The US This February
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo 3DS XL Pikachu Yellow Edition will head stateside, adding another Pokémon-themed system to the broad 3DS roster. The special edition handheld arrives Feb. 24 for $199.99.
Facebook Updates 'Trending' Feature To Fight Fake News, Removes Personalized Topics
Facebook has now rolled out an update to its Trending Topics feature, depersonalizing its featured articles, improving the topic selection algorithm, and more. Facebook said that the improvements will help cut back on fake news.
Facebook Takes A Page From Snapchat's Playbook Again, Starts Testing 'Stories' Tool
Facebook has yet again taken another Snapchat feature and made it its own. It’s called Stories, borrowing the name from Instagram, and it features photos or videos that disappear after a day.
LinkedIn's SVP Of Infrastructure Kevin Scott Is Now Microsoft's New CTO
Kevin Scott, LinkedIn’s highest-ranking engineering executive was recently been named as Microsoft’s new Chief Technology Officer. Other corporate shake-ups have also been set in place in light of Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn.
Xbox Live Games With Gold Lineup For February 2017 Includes 'Project CARS,' 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'
Microsoft has now unveiled free Xbox Live Gold titles for the month of February. Included in next month’s free lineup are 'Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime,' 'Project CARS,' and more.
Here's How To Download Netflix Movies And Shows To Your Android Phone's microSD Card
Netflix has just updated its Android app, letting mobile Netflix users set their Android device’s microSD storage as the download location for offline playback. Here’s how to do it.
