Articles by Carl Velasco
Nintendo Switch Presentation Live Stream: Here's When And How To Watch
Nintendo is slated to give more details about its upcoming hybrid console, the Switch, during a press event in Tokyo come Jan. 12, which will be livestreamed globally. Here’s when and where to watch the livestream.
Google Releases 8 National Security Letters Sent By The FBI Between 2010 And 2015
Google has published eight National Security Letters sent by the FBI from 2010 to 2015 seeking access to user data. The letters were published as part of Google’s transparency report.
iOS 10.2 Update: The 5 Best Features For Your iPhone
After spending a long time in beta, Apple has now officially rolled out iOS 10. 2 for the public. Here are the five best features in the new software update.
Oculus CEO Bows Out To Lead New PC VR Division, Leaves Top Spot Open
Oculus has created two new divisions, one focused on PC and one on mobile. Brendan Iribe, Oculus’ chief executive, will lead the PC division, vacating his CEO duties for Oculus.
NES30 With Retro Receiver vs. Miniboss vs. GamePad Pro: Which NES Classic Edition Controller Solves The Short Wire Problem The Best?
The NES30 with Retro Receiver, the Miniboss, and the GamePad Pro. These three offer wireless alternatives that solve the NES Classic Edition’s short wire problem, but which of them is the best?
Xbox One, Xbox One S To Get Dolby Atmos Audio Support Soon As Microsoft Begins Tests For Preview Users
Xbox One and Xbox One S will soon get Dolby Atmos Sound support. Those who have Dolby Atmos-supported audio setups may try the feature now via the Xbox One Review Program.
'Halo 5' Calculator Made Using Forge Mode: You Can Now Do Math With Guns
A 'Halo 5: Guardians' player has managed to create an in-game calculator via Forge mode. While the calculator is limited to single-digit processes, its existence spells out what’s vastly possible for the game’s Forge mode.
Dropbox For Xbox One Goes Live: Stream Media And More To Your Home's Big Screen
Dropbox is rolling out an app for Xbox One on Dec. 12, letting users access their files right from their TV. The company bills the app as the first universal Windows app for cloud storage on the console.
'Battlefield 1' Update Adds New Map Giant's Shadow, Shotgun Balances, Spectator Mode And More To The Mix
DICE is about to release a new 'Battlefield 1' update. This includes a new map called Giant’s Shadow, a new weapon called Grenade Crossbow, a new Spectator mode, and a number of gameplay improvements.
'Pokémon GO' Gen 2 Update Now Live, But Fans Aren't Happy
A new 'Pokémon GO' update has now gone live, finally bringing second-generation Pokémon into the game. But as of this time, the number of new creatures is nowhere near 100, to the disappointment of many.
Nintendo Developed An N64 Game Similar To 'Minecraft' Back In The Day, Shigeru Miyamoto Says
Nintendo was working on a 'Minecraft'-like game back in the Nintendo 64 era, according to Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of famed franchises 'Mario' and 'Zelda,' among others. Miyamoto has even stated that 'Minecraft' is a game Nintendo should have made.
List Of Upcoming PS4 Games Q1 2017: 'Kingdom Hearts HD II.8,' 'Resident Evil 7 Biohazard,' 'Shadow Warrior 2' And More
2016 saw some of the best games for the PlayStation 4 released, headlined by 'Overwatch,' 'Watchdogs 2,' and a number of other fantastic titles. As 2016 comes to a close, here is a list of confirmed PS4 games for Q1 2017.
'Crash Bandicoot' Originals vs. Remakes: Here's 5 Minutes Of PS1 vs. PS4 Graphics Side-By-Side
DigitalFoundry has put the original 'Crash Bandicoot' games side-by-side the 'Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy,' depicting a visually beefed up near-replica of the original main entries. The remastered trilogy will be released for the PlayStation 4 in 2017.
'Super Mario Run' Wasn't Supposed To Be Free To Play: Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Details In New Interview
"Super Mario Run," the upcoming endless runner by Nintendo, wasn’t supposed to be a free-to-play game, according to its creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Working with Apple, however, changed his mind.
Super Nintendo World Theme Park Opening In Universal Studios Japan By 2020: Bowser Castle, Peach And Toad Mascots And More
The first Nintendo theme park has officially been given an opening date, hitting Osaka's Universal Studios Japan by 2020. The theme parks headed for Orlando and Hollywood, however, have not been given specific schedules yet.
Microsoft 12 Days Of Deals: Big Discounts On Select Gaming PCs And Dell Laptops
‘Tis the season to be jolly. For Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, as part of its 12 Days of Deals sale, Microsoft’s slashing up to $1,000 on gaming laptops and up to 40 percent discounts on select Dell laptops.
Nokia 2017 Android Phone Rumors: D1C Variants To Cost $150 And $200
Pricing details about Nokia’s upcoming smartphone, the D1C, have recently been leaked. According to reports, the D1C, headed for a Mobile World Congress unveiling this February, will be Nokia's mid-range offering, available in $200 and $150 variants.
'Dota 2' Update Patch 7.00 Now Live: New Hero Monkey King, Talent Trees, New HUD And More
A massive update for 'Dota 2' is now live on Valve’s Multiplayer Online Battle Arena. Included in the update is a new hero, new pregame phases, a reworked interface and the introduction of the Hero Talent Tree.
Netflix 2017 Releases: Here's A Complete List Of Upcoming Movies And TV Series
TV and movie buffs are in for a munificent bulk of streamable content next year. Here is a complete list of original Netflix programming slated for 2017.
Houseparty Video Chat App Is The Meerkat Creators' Ticket To Return To The Scene: $50 Million Already Raised
Houseparty, Life On Air’s attempt at a videoconferencing app after the now-defunct Meerkat, has recently earned $50 million in a new funding round. Can it keep its momentum going forward?
Google, Samsung, HTC, Oculus And Others Band Together To Form Global VR Association
Virtual Reality heavyweights Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and Acer have formed a nonprofit VR organization called the Global Virtual Reality Association. The GVRA is tasked to promote the development and adoption of VR globally, among other things.
LG V5 Renders Get Leaked: A Close Look At The Midrange Phone
LG is supposedly working on a V-series midrange entry named the V5, and OnLeaks has now published renders of the smartphone. Apart from the renders, virtually no reputable rumors about the V5 have surfaced yet.
Bridge Is The iPhone VR Headset Apple Fans Have Been Dying To See
The iPhone may be shaping up to be the next VR heavyweight with the help of the Bridge, a VR headset made by software startup Occipital. The Bridge employs infrared scanning to enable a full-room VR experience.
Mark Zuckerberg Had Plans To Stay In Control Of Facebook And Go Into Government Simultaneously, Lawsuit Reveals
Minority investors have sued Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive over his plans to retain control of the company while pursuing prospects of government service. His proposal has been paused until the lawsuit is resolved.
Apple's AirPods Delay Reportedly Due To Manufacturing Problems: No Wireless Earbuds For Your iPhone This Holiday
According to new reports, Apple’s Siri-enabled wireless earphones, the AirPods, are being delayed due to problems with Bluetooth technology. However, a person close to sources familiar with the situation has said that this isn’t the case.
RCS Now Available To Some Sprint Users On Google Messenger
Sprint has apparently started rolling out a new 'enhanced messaging' option that enables RCS for Google Messenger. Beginning 2017, all Android smartphones under Sprint will ship with RCS as standard, so this might stand as the company’s prep window.
Huawei Watch Gets Pulled From Google Store: Android Wear Options Waning
Google has pulled the Huawei Watch from its online store, leaving merely five smartwatches on the company’s online store able to run the operating system. Does this represent a bigger, more general problem for smartwatches?
Microsoft's $26.2 Billion LinkedIn Acquisition Now Officially Closed
Microsoft’s $26.2 billion LinkedIn acquisition, the third biggest tech acquisition in history, is now a done deal. Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s chief executive, said that the company plans to fuse Microsoft’s products and LinkedIn’s network together.
Google Expands Daydream VR Games And Apps: 'Gunjack 2: End Of Shift,' 'Need For Speed VR,' HBO Now And More
More apps are headed for Google’s virtual reality platform, Daydream VR. 'Gunjack 2: End of Shift,' 'Need for Speed,' and 'Wands' are just some of the mobile VR experiences added in Daydream’s expanding roster of applications.
Magic Leap Lags Behind Competition: Innovative AR Technology Far From Becoming A Reality
Magic Leap is struggling to fulfill its original vision for an innovative augmented reality technology, as reported by The Information. Magic Leap has allegedly shifted to a new technology since its patented fiber-optic technology is hitting a few snags.
