Articles by Carl Velasco
'Pokémon GO' Turns More Than 7,800 Starbucks Stores Into PokéStops And Gyms: Frappuccino With A Side Of Poké Ball
Half of all Starbucks stores in the United States will be turned into PokéStops or Gyms beginning Dec. 8 as part of Niantic’s partnership with the beverage chain. In tow is a 'Pokémon GO'-themed frappuccino to complement the event.
Dropbox Now Lets You Use Offline Folders, But You're Going To Need A Premium Account
Dropbox will soon let users download entire folders on smartphones for offline access, instead of individually marking files for download. The feature rolls out to Android in the next few days while iOS users will get it in early 2017.
Google Starts Testing Separate Play Store Sections For Apps And Games
Google is apparently experimenting with a new Play Store layout that will separate apps and games in different sections. There’s no word, however, on when this update will push out.
No, Ford's F-150 Pickup Truck Sales Not Delayed Due To Transmission Issues After All
Earlier reports of Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks getting delayed to iron out kinks in its 10-speed transmission turned out to be false. The models are now appearing at dealerships across the United States.
NES Classic Edition: Where To Find The Retro Nintendo Console? At Best Buy On Dec. 20
Best Buy will have limited stocks of the NES Classic Edition on Dec. 20, the retailer has confirmed. This may be the last chance to nab a unit in time for the holidays.
Nintendo Switch Will Reportedly Support GameCube Virtual Console: 'Super Mario Sunshine,' 'Luigi's Mansion' And 'Super Smash Bros. Melee' In Tow
GameCube games may be playable on the Switch, according to reports. Emulation testing on the console has apparently been completed with successful results. Among the games in tow are 'Super Mario Sunshine,' 'Luigi's Mansion' and 'Super Smash Bros. Melee.'
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge On Verizon Won't Receive Android 7.0 Nougat Until 2017
Verizon has announced that it will stop providing future Nougat beta updates for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge moving forward. Affected users may either revert to Android 6.0 Marshmallow or stay in the current beta build.
Sonos Speakers Can Now Be Controlled Using Spotify
Spotify and Sonos have now released an update allowing direct control of all Sonos speakers via the Spotify app. The feature, however, is limited to premium subscribers of the music streaming service.
Instagram Takes Measures Against Cyberbullying: You Can Now Disable Or Like Comments
In the next few weeks, Instagram will push out updates that lets users disable and like comments on each Instagram post, among others. The updates stand as the company’s commitment to phase out the cyberbullying that happens on the service.
Overwatch Holiday Event: Blizzard Invites Heroes To An Early Christmas Party On Dec. 13
Blizzard has teased via Twitter an upcoming Christmas-themed event for 'Overwatch' due Dec. 13. The event is expected to bring modified versions of maps to reflect the holidays alongside new loot boxes and items.
Nintendo Switch Latest News And Update: New Leak Reveals Game Console Will Charge Via USB-C
The Nintendo Switch might support USB-C charging, at least according to a recent retailer leak, which has now been pulled. If USB-C does come standard with the upcoming hybrid console, Nintendo might be done with proprietary charging cables.
'Pokémon GO' May Get 100 Gen 2 Pokémon Soon: Leaked Starbucks Promo Reveals Details
Second-generation Pokémon may finally hit 'Pokémon GO' in time for a Starbucks promotional event. Beginning Dec. 8, select Starbucks stores will be turned into a PokéStop or a Gym where players can unlock a custom 'Pokémon GO' beverage.
GoDaddy Acquires WP Curve: What This Means For Customers Of The WordPress Services Provider
GoDaddy has bought WP Curve, a start-up company offering a range of online services for WordPress sites. Current paying customers of WP Curve need not worry about the acquisition, according to WP Curve itself.
Honda To Show Off NeuV Concept That Has Emotions At CES 2017
Honda is riding hard on 'Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem' as its theme for next year’s Consumer Electronics Show, or CES. Part of this is a concept car called 'NeuV,' an electric commuter vehicle with emotions.
AT&T Launches First 5G Trial For Intel In Austin
AT&T has now launched the first business customer trial of 5G wireless technology via one of Intel’s offices located in Austin, Texas. But does this mean that commercial use of 5G is in the offing?
Facebook, Twitter And YouTube Work Together To Crack Down On Terrorist Content Online
Big-name tech companies are joining forces to effectively remove terrorist propaganda online. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Microsoft will share identifiers on a database accessible to all four companies to properly flag and eventually remove terrorist material.
Android Distribution Numbers: Nougat Now At .4 Percent, Marshmallow At 26.3 Percent
The Android distribution numbers are in, seeing a measly increase of devices running Nougat from 0.3 percent last month to 0.4 percent today. Currently, Android Lollipop and Marshmallow still corner a huge chunk of all Android devices.
'The Last Guardian' Review Roundup: Is The Highly Anticipated PS4 Game A Hit Or A Miss?
After 10 years spent in development, 'The Last Guardian' has finally arrived for the PlayStation 4. Here are some of the game’s early reviews.
Samsung Gets Sued Over FinFET Technology Patent Infringement: Lawsuit To Delay Galaxy S8 Launch?
After the Note 7 fiasco comes another untimely foil, this time in the form of a lawsuit. Samsung is being sued by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology for allegedly stealing its FinFET technology used to manufacture processors.
'The Last Guardian' PSX 2016 Trailer Released As It Nears Launch
After spending almost 10 years in development, 'The Last Guardian' will finally be released for PlayStation 4 on Dec. 6. Sony has released a new trailer showing the imminent action-adventure title designed by Fumito Ueda.
Motorola Droid Turbo Starts Receiving Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
A new software update that brings Android 6.0 Marshmallow has now rolled out for the Motorola Droid Turbo. Verizon hasn’t published an official changelog yet, but expect Marshmallow staples such as Android Pay, Custom Google Tabs and more.
'Legend Of Zelda' 30th Anniversary Amiibo Will Give You A Ton Of Items In 'Breath Of The Wild'
Nintendo has released four new Amiibo to commemorate the 30th anniversary of 'Legend of Zelda.' Here’s how they’ll work with 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' to be released sometime in 2017.
'Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite' Confirmed To Have Captain America And Morrigan Via Extended Gameplay Trailer [Video]
Two new characters will join the 'Marvel. vs. Capcom: Infinite' roster. Marvels’ Captain America and Morrigan from Darkstalkers join Iron Man, Ryu, Captain Marvel and Megaman X in the high-octane maelstrom for supremacy.
'Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy' Details Revealed: Remastered Levels, New Features And More
'Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy' comes as a slight disappointment for fans awaiting the marsupial’s return. However, the trilogy’s huge graphical overhaul and new features might just make up for the lack of a new 'Crash Bandicoot' entry.
Global Law Enforcers Finally Take Down Avalanche Cybercrime Ring: Here's How They Did It
Federal investigators across different territories were able to take down 'Avalanche' in a concerted effort to shut the platform down. Avalanche was a prolific cybercrime ring that had affected as many as 500,000 computers daily.
Best iPhone Apps 2016: Photoshop Fix, Prisma, Slack, Snapchat And More
The App Store is a sprawling and fragmented library of gems and shovelware, proving it quite difficult to sort out worthy ones from pure crap. Here’s a list to help users find some of the best for iPhone in 2016.
Here's How To Order Snapchat Spectacles Prescription Lenses
Prescription lenses are now available for Snap Inc.’s Spectacles thanks to New York-based lens maker Rochester Optical. The prescription lenses start from $99 to $199.
Nikola One's Hydrogen-Powered Semi-Truck Boasts A Range Of 1,200 Miles In Between Refueling
The Nikola Motor Company has unveiled Nikola One, a hydrogen-powered semi-truck that can travel up to 1,200 miles on a single tank. The vehicle is expected to begin operations by 2020.
Apple's Secure iPad Activation Lock Bypassed Via iOS Bug
Two bugs affecting Apple’s activation lock feature for iOS 10.1 and 10.1.1., respectively have recently been discovered. The process involves overloading Wi-Fi network fields with thousands of characters and a trick using Apple’s Smart Cover for iPad.
Huawei Outlines Android 7.0 Nougat Plans: 6 Devices To Get Update In Q1 2017
Huawei is set to officially release Android 7.0 Nougat to six of its smartphones beginning Q1 2017. Among the phones included in the update are the Huawei Mate 8, P9, P9 Plus, P9 lite, nova and nova Plus.
