Articles by Carl Velasco
New Samsung Galaxy S8 Report Says Phone To Come In 2 Sizes With 'Infinity Display' On April 21
Newly rumors about Samsung’s forthcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, have surfaced, pitting an a near-bezel-less display for the smartphone, an iris scanner, and more. The rumor also indicates that it will come in two size variants.
'Pokémon Duel' Lets You Take Your Pokémon Journey To A Board Game Via iOS And Android
A new 'Pokémon' game has just been released for iOS and Android. It’s called 'Pokémon Duel,' and it shakes up the traditional Pokémon in place of tactical grid-based gameplay.
Google And LG's Watch Sport And Watch Style Android Wear 2.0 Smartwatches May Have Been Revealed
A photo showing smartwatches offspringed by Google and LG’s collaboration has leaked, featuring the purported first batch of wearables to come packing Android Wear 2.0. Google is expected to unveil the devices come Feb. 9 during an event.
Apple's macOS 10.12.3 Update Fixes MacBook Pro Graphics, Battery Problems
Apple is intent on fixing MacBook Pro’s battery woes. The company has now released a new update to macOS Sierra that apparently tidies up the MacBook Pro’s battery and graphical performance issues.
Alexa, Google Assistant, You Might Have A Problem: No One's Really Using Your Voice Apps
A new report by an analytics startup has recently been released, showing a bleak picture of voice app retention for Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant platform. As per the company’s cofounder, however, there’s room to grow.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Announcement Roundup: Reason For Explosion, S8 Delay, Note 8 Launch, And More
Samsung has now revealed what caused Note 7 handsets to randomly burst into flames. To prevent a similar fate, it has also announced a more thorough battery safety check for all product moving forward.
Google Voice Just Received A Major Update And Makeover For The First Time In 5 Years
Google has now updated its aging Voice app, bringing over new features and a fresher look than yesteryear’s eyesore. The update pushes out for Android Jan. 23 and iOS a couple of days later.
'For Honor' PC Requirements Revealed: Here's What You Need To Run Ubisoft's New Game At 1080p/60 FPS
Ubisoft has officially unveiled system requirements for 'For Honor' to those who want to play it on PC. The game hits shelves Feb. 14, but before that, there’s the game’s closed beta to look forward to this Jan. 26.
'Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Will Feature An Unlockable Alternate Ending
'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' will employ a second alternate ending, as confirmed by Eiji Aonuma, the game’s director. Players will need to fulfill certain criteria to make it happen, however.
The Switch To Fail Like The Wii U? Nintendo Boss Says It Won't
Nintendo of America’s chief believes the company’s new console, the Switch, will not mimic Wii U’s failure, as revealed in an interview. He noted that by contrast with the Wii U, the Switch’s selling proposition has already been communicated successfully.
Remember HTC's Halfbeak Smartwatch? New Images Show It Still Might Launch
Images of HTC’s alleged smartwatch codenamed 'Halfbeak' have yet again leaked by virtue of a photo set published on Weibo. Under Armour’s logo was shown, again, which signals a collaboration between the two to introduce a fitness-focused device soon.
Tesla's Autopilot Update Now Rolling Out To HW2 Model S, Model X Vehicles
A new software update for HW2 Tesla vehicles is rolling out, Elon Musk, Tesla’s chief, has now confirmed. It’s poised to bring a functional-yet-still-lacking Autopilot software for all eligible vehicles.
New LG G6 Leaked Renders Emerge: This Could Be What The Upcoming Flagship Will Look Like
Purported LG G6 renders have just been leaked by Ghostek, showing the device’s rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual cameras, and metallic body. The LG G6 will be unveiled Feb. 26 at this year’s Mobile World Congress.
'Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' To Be The Last Wii U Game, Nintendo Boss Says
Nintendo has confirmed that 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' is the last first-party title for the system. The same game, however, will be one of the launch title for the company’s new console, the Switch.
Nintendo Switch UI Gets The Close-Up Treatment, Reveals Unannounced Games And More
A certain third-party developer may have just given users another glimpse at the Nintendo Switch’s user interface. The leaked photo may have just confirmed account switching mid-game, and other Nicalis titles slated for a Switch release.
Samsung To Reveal Exploding Galaxy Note 7 Probe Results On Jan. 23
Samsung has officially set a date for a press conference to disclose findings from the Galaxy Note 7 probe. The company is expected to pin the incidents on battery flaws and ensure its future phones won’t encounter the same problems.
Tesla's Autopilot Crash Rate Reduced By 40 Percent After Autosteer Installation, NHTSA Probe Reveals
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not found any evidence suggesting that there are defects in Tesla’s vehicles. Hence, the agency has decided not to perform a Tesla vehicle recall.
Samsung Makes Sure Galaxy S8 Won't Repeat The Galaxy Note 7 Fiasco By Using Thermal Pipes Like The LG G6
Samsung will embed thermal pipes on its forthcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, to prevent following the Note 7’s fiery footsteps. At the same time, LG will also use a similar technology for its forthcoming flagship, the G6.
Nintendo Switch Online Services Explained: Monthly NES/SNES Games, Voice Chat, And Everything You Need To Know
For the first time ever, Nintendo is introducing a paid online service for the Switch, providing multiplayer, voice chat and other perks for either a monthly or yearly fee. But, as always with Nintendo it seems, there’s a catch.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Screen Protectors Reveal Home Buttonless Design: They Weren't Front Panels After All
Purported images of tempered screen protectors for Samsung’s forthcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, have been leaked. As per the images, the smartphone won’t have a home button, as much of the space has been occupied by the near bezel-less curved display.
Nintendo's Next Mobile Game Is 'Fire Emblem: Heroes,' And It's Heading To Android And iOS This Feb. 2
Nintendo has officially unveiled its third smartphone game: 'Fire Emblem: Heroes.' It’s an offspring of the tactical RPG franchise, and it launches on Android and iOS early February.
Google Buys Twitter's Developer Platform Fabric: The Deal Includes Crashlytics Too
Google has now officially acquired Fabric, a mobile software toolkit Twitter owns. The purchase comes as another indication that Twitter is shopping around its non-core parts to potential buyers.
EA Boss Says Nintendo 'Forces Us To Think Differently,' Explains Why It Supports Switch
Among developers supporting Nintendo’s new console, the Switch, is Electronic Arts, poised to release a FIFA title for the console later this year. What does it think of Nintendo and the Switch?
Facebook Bought Oculus For $3 Billion, Not $2 Billion: Zuckerberg Discloses Acquisition Details In Trial
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has revealed that the virtual reality startup Palmer Luckey had founded, Oculus Rift, was actually purchased for $3 billion. The company is currently facing allegations by ZeniMax’s over its intellectual property.
AT&T 2G Network Officially Shut Down As Carrier's Focus Shifts To 4G, 5G Evolution, And Other Technologies
AT&T has officially shut down its 2G network, essentially killing 2G and EDGE handsets on their tracks, if they haven’t died already. 2G’s exit lets AT&T focus more on 4G and its next-generation 5G Evolution wireless technology.
Here's How Mario Fares In Liberty City With 'GTA' Realism [Video]
That didn’t take long at all. A YouTuber has now parodied the 'Super Mario Odyssey' trailer, creating a custom one that takes place in the surly atmosphere of Liberty City in 'Grand Theft Auto IV.'
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Owners On Verizon Will Get All Their Outgoing Calls Redirected To Customer Service
Thousands of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 handsets under Verizon still haven’t been returned, even after the carrier’s attempts to force users to do so. As a last ditch effort, it will relegate outgoing calls to customer service.
Microsoft Patent Hints At A Foldable Mobile Device: Could The Surface Phone Be A Smartphone-Tablet Hybrid?
Microsoft has just secured a patent for what looks to be a foldable smartphone, whose form factor can be warped into a tablet. But don’t get too excited.
'Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Comparison Video Shows The Differences And Similarities Between Nintendo Switch, Wii U Versions
Just how different is the Switch version of 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' from the Wii U Version? Turns out, the two are probably not that different.
Intel's Responsive Retail Platform Will Change The Way You Shop
Intel has just announced its Responsive Retail Platform, a cache of software kits, sensors, and other assets shops can employ to push the shopping experience up a notch. But will retailers jump on the bandwagon?
