Articles by Carl Velasco
Most Anticipated Nintendo 3DS Games Of 2017: 'Lady Layton,' 'Pikmin,' And More
The Nintendo 3DS is almost seven years old, but is still slated to receive a number of exciting and engaging titles this 2017. Take a look at the most anticipated titles for the system this year.
How The Nintendo DS Came To Be, Explained By The Man Who Helped Create The First Game Boy
Retro Gamer recently held an interview with Satoru Okada, a major contributor to the development of Nintendo’s Game Boy. In the interview, Okada cites the initially poor response for the massively successful DS, among other interesting tidbits.
OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T Get Android Nougat Flavor With OxygenOS 4.0
The stable build of Android 7.0 Nougat will finally land on OnePlus 3 and 3T devices by virtue of OxygenOS 4. The new software update began rolling out over the air on the night of Dec. 31, 2016.
Nintendo Switch Might Not Have Enough Power To Support Current-Gen Ports
Another feat of pessimism has hit Nintendo’s forthcoming hybrid console, again in relation to its processing capabilities, this time coming from a former Ubisoft employee. The Switch won’t be powerful enough to support current-generation ports, the employee has opined.
Samsung To Announce Probe Results Regarding Galaxy Note 7 Explosions Before January Ends
The Galaxy Note 7 situation may finally be put to rest. Samsung will announce the root cause behind numerous random explosions of Note 7 devices before January ends, finally capping the huge faux pas with a proper explanation.
Valve Outs Best-Selling Steam Games Of 2016, Slashes Prices: 'No Man's Sky,' 'The Division,' 'Rocket League,' And More
Capping the year off, Valve has now released the top 100 most downloaded games on Steam, all of which are still being offered at a discount. Those who still haven't taken advantage of Steam's Winter sale could do so now.
Nintendo Switch To Have Bluetooth And 5 GHz Wi-Fi Support But No 3G Or LTE, FCC Filing Reveals
The Nintendo Switch will have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ac connectivity, but it won’t support 3G or LTE connections, a recently published FCC filing suggests. The system, which launches March 2017, will be put under a spotlight come Jan. 12, 2017.
Top 10 Tech News Of 2016: Galaxy Note 7, 'Pokémon GO,' Nintendo Switch, AirPods, Touch Bar, And More
As 2016 comes to a close, let’s take a brief glance at the controversy-addled year, filled with breaches, VR headsets, and exploding Note 7 devices. Here are the biggest tech news of 2016.
Apple To Decrease iPhone Production By 10 Percent In The First Quarter Of 2017: Report
Apple will slow down its iPhone production on the first financial quarter of 2017, a new report has suggested. The slower pedal could have been spurred by lukewarm iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus sales last quarter.
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet To Launch In Q1 2017: 4K Display And Magnetic Charging Stylus Expected
Microsoft could unveil the Surface Pro 5 in the next few months, according to a new report. Concrete specifications are slim, but the forthcoming iteration could potentially sport a 4K display, and be bundled with a magnetic charging Surface Pen.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Problems: Users Reporting Phone's Camera Glass Shatters Without Reason
Samsung’s smartphone woes are seemingly still not over after its strained situation with the Note 7. Several Galaxy S7 owners have now reported that their phone’s glass panel, which protects the rear camera, shattered spontaneously.
Missed The Free Windows 10 Upgrade? Here's How You Can Still Get The OS Without Spending A Dime
Microsoft closed the free Windows 10 update late July, but there’s a way around the barricade. Using Microsoft’s assistive technologies feature? Then you’re eligible for a free Windows 10 update.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For January 2017 Revealed: 'Day Of The Tentacle Remastered,' 'Titan Souls' And More
Sony has now announced next year’s PlayStation Plus free games lineup, which includes a remastered classic adventure game from 1993, several platformers and more. These games can be downloaded for free come January.
Apple 'Very Serious' About iPhone Production In India, But Company Doesn't Want The Country's Government To Interfere With Design
Apple is making serious inroads to manufacture iPhone in India, but there’s a slight problem. It wants to be exempted from an Indian law requiring all products to be printed with product information, potentially disrupting the company's signature minimalist design.
Here's A Closer Look At Amazon's Flying Warehouse And Drone Fleet
Amazon’s recently granted patent for what’s essentially a flying warehouse is equal parts groundbreaking and perplexing. Here’s an attempt to parse the retail company’s futuristic vision of the commercial delivery system.
Aerial Shot Of Apple Campus 2 Shows More Detail Of Silicon Valley 'Spaceship'
The Apple Campus 2 is nearly finished, but ahead of its opening, SkyIMD has uploaded a gorgeous high-resolution aerial shot of the building and its surrounding area. The Apple Campus 2 officially opens early next year.
Apple's 5.8-Inch iPhone 8 To Use Samsung AMOLED Panels: Report
The next iPhone will feature an AMOLED display exclusively supplied by Samsung, a new report suggests. Three iPhone 8 variants are due in 2017, but only the largest model will have an AMOLED screen.
Samsung Set To Unwrap New Quantum Dot Curved Monitors For Gamers At CES 2017
Samsung will showcase its quantum dot curved monitors lineup at CES this January, including the newly announced CH711, which Samsung said was designed with gaming in mind. Also to be showcased is the company’s next wave of high-res monitors.
LG Tone Studio Is The Speaker You Can Wear Around Your Neck
LG has announced the Tone Studio, a Bluetooth-enabled, surround-sound capable speakers housed on a neckband. This, along with the company’s wearable lineup, will be showcased at CES come January 2017.
'Mario Kart 64' Heading To The Wii U Virtual Console: Nintendo 64 Game Will Cost You $10
Nintendo has announced that 'Mario Kart 64,' originally released for the Nintendo 64, will head to the Wii U virtual console. Users can download the game for $10 beginning Dec. 29.
Twitter Rolls Out 360-Degree Video Live Streaming, But Only For A 'Small Group Of Partners' First
Twitter has a launched a new feature that will enable users to broadcast 360-degree live videos. The feature, however, is currently limited to select partners, but is slated for a wide rollout in the coming weeks.
Microsoft Has Plans To Add New Windows 10 'Game Mode' To Maximize Gaming Performance
A dedicated gaming mode for Windows 10 has been dug up from a leaked developer build of the operating system. If it works as described, the game mode will dedicate CPU and GPU resources toward games running on the system.
'ARK: Survival Evolved' Dev Bribes Users With Future Content For Steam Awards Votes
The developers behind 'ARK: Survival Evolved' have promised players future content if they’ll vote for the game at the Steam Awards. Some players were keenly averse to the transaction, calling the gesture a bribe.
Nintendo Switch To Come With Non-Removable Battery, FCC Filing Says
A new FCC filing suggests that the Nintendo Switch’s battery will not be removable, which toughens up the console’s repair prospects. The forthcoming hybrid console by Nintendo ships March next year.
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update Heading To Nexus 6 In Early January
Google has now announced that an Android 7.1.1 Nougat update is scheduled for the Nexus 6, arriving early January. A Nexus 6-specific bug delayed the software update, but everything is in tip-top shape now, according to the company.
Nexus 6P Early Shutdown Issue: Google Responds, Simply Tells Users To Contact Google Store Support
Google has now offered a response after several reports pitted the Nexus 6P with a problematic shutdown issue, which is seemingly caused by the Android 7.0 Nougat update. Google’s response, however, was met with dismay.
Facebook Safety Check Triggered By Firecrackers: No, There Was No Bombing In Bangkok
Facebook’s Safety Check feature incorrectly informed Bangkok residents that an explosion occurred in their city, according to reports. Apparently, the Safety Check’s algorithm misread a minor government protest as a full-blown explosion.
Police Requests Amazon Echo Data To Help Solve A Murder: Alexa, Who Did It?
Arkansas police has issued Amazon a warrant requesting them to provide data from a user’s Echo to aid an ongoing murder case. Amazon, however, isn’t too pleased with the idea of handing private recorded logs over.
Top 10 Paid iOS Apps And Games Of 2016: 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Minecraft: Pocket,' 'Heads Up!,' And More
The App Store is a treasure trove of free titles, but the paid ones are worth a look, too. Here are 10 paid apps that have managed to secure a spot in the App Store’s top charts.
Samsung Expected To Report Strong Q4 Profits Despite Galaxy Note 7 Recall
Despite its problematic Galaxy Note 7 situation, Samsung’s Q4 profits might stand firmly unharmed, at least according to several analysts’ estimates. At any rate, its forthcoming flagship, the Galaxy S8, could do right by the Note 7 blunder.
