Articles by Carl Velasco
'Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Trailer From The Game Awards 2016 May Have Teased Zelda
A new trailer for 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' was shown during the Game Awards 2016 preshow, featuring what appears to be Princess Zelda herself. Could Zelda potentially be a playable character?
'Super Mario Maker' For Nintendo 3DS Review Roundup: Portable Version Of The Wii U Hit Good Or Bad?
Reviews for 'Super Mario Maker' for Nintendo 3DS have started echoing, with the bulk of its acclaim deterred by one major flaw. Will the said flaw prevent 'Super Mario Maker' from being a great game?
Facebook To Rely On AI To Crack Down On Fake News, Offensive Live Videos
According to Facebook’s head of artificial intelligence research, AI could help the company weed out fake news and sensitive content on users’ newsfeeds. The problem is Facebook doesn’t know how to approach it yet.
OnePlus 3 Gets Android 7.0 Nougat Via OxygenOS Open Beta 8
OnePlus has now officially released the Android Nougat build for OnePlus 3 devices. The software update brings standard Nougat improvements such as split screen multitasking alongside minor cosmetic changes to OxygenOS.
Motorola Steps Back From Wearables For Now: Don't Hold Your Breath For A Moto 360 Successor
Motorola has pushed away plans for a new wearable product indefinitely, the company confirmed during a press event. There will be no successor to the Moto 360 for the time being, but things could still change for Motorola.
Google Pixel Problems: Some Pixel And Pixel XL Owners Complain Of Major Camera Issues
Pixel and Pixel XL owners have been reporting an issue with the device’s camera since late October, which Google hasn’t been able to patch up. The issue renders colored vertical lines when the camera app is launched, eventually freezing it.
NES Classic Edition Short Controller Wire Problem Is Solved By 8Bitdo's Retro Receiver, But It Costs A Pretty Penny
The common flaw found in Nintendo’s '80s flashback system, the NES Classic Edition, is its short controller cables. Fortunately, design studio 8Bitdo is offering a wireless solution albeit a pricey one.
Samsung J1 Mini Prime Lands On US Shores: 4-Inch Screen, Android 6.0 Marshmallow And More
The Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime has landed on Amazon and eBay sans any official announcement from the company, making the budget phone available in the United States. The phone can be had for just $89.99.
Google Featured Photos Screensaver Rolls Out To Mac
Previously exclusive to Pixel phones, Google Fiber and Chromecast devices, Google’s Featured Photos screensaver app is rolling out to Mac and Android devices. Sorry, Windows.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update For Sony Xperia X Performance Now Live
Sony has officially begun rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update to owners of the Xperia X Performance following a beta program held early November. The software update brings Nougat-exclusive features and Sony-specific improvements to the device.
New 'Overwatch' Map Oasis Now Playable On PTR: Cars And Jump Pads To Make Fights More Fun
Ahead of its expected December rollout, the Oasis map for 'Overwatch' has now gone live on the game’s Public Test Realm, or PTR. The new map features an Arabian-inspired city with a stream of cars and a new jump pad.
'Titanfall 2' Free Multiplayer Trial For PS4, Xbox One And PC To Begin On Dec. 2
Respawn Entertainment is pushing out a 'Titanfall 2' multiplayer mode beginning Nov. 30. EA Access and Origin Access members may try out the feature first, while PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will have to wait until Dec. 2.
Google Pixel Phones To Generate About $4 Billion In Revenue Next Year, Morgan Stanley Analysts Say
Analysts predict that Alphabet, Google’s parent company, will enjoy nearly $4 billion in revenue acquired from Pixel phones it will sell in 2017. Financial services firm Morgan Stanley estimates that Google will sell 5 to 6 million Pixels next year.
Genji's Dragonblade Forged In Real Life: Fearsome 'Overwatch' Weapon Goes Beyond The Game [Video]
Genji’s Dragonblade from 'Overwatch' has been brought to life thanks to the guys of Man at Arms. The Dragonblade was created using a combination of Mantestsu katana construction methods and modern forging.
Microsoft Surface Phone Rumored To Be Ready For Trial Production: 2017 Or Early 2018 Possible Release Date
The long-rumored Surface Phone has reportedly began its production trials, according to Chinese publication Commercial Times. Microsoft’s upcoming flagship will reportedly have a late 2017 unveiling, dubbed by Microsoft chief Satya Nadella as the ‘ultimate mobile device.’
Did Google Translate Just Create Its Own Language? Researchers Hint Yes
Google's Neural Machine Translation technology that currently powers Google Translate just got smarter. With zero-shot translations, the technology allows translation of different language pairs, which might suggest that the technology has invented its own language altogether.
LG UltraFine 5K Display Now Available Via Apple For $974
The LG UltraFine 5K Display, an external display accessory for the 2016 MacBook Pro is now available for purchase. Users may get the 5K display for a discounted price of $974, lasting until the end of 2016.
Moly X1 Is The Affordable $179 Windows 10 Mobile Phone Available Via Indiegogo
A new Windows 10 Mobile phone is gearing up for a U.S. and European release. The Moly X1, a significantly inexpensive mid-range smartphone, is currently attempting to entice backers to have its official international release.
Sling TV To Start Cloud DVR Beta Test As Competition Heats Up
Sling TV will begin rolling out new cloud DVR features for select Roku devices beginning December. The new service allows subscribers to record up to 100 hours of content without a 28-day limitation.
OnePlus 3T Hits The Skies For Unboxing Video In A Fighter Jet: No, Not A Drop Test [Video]
Even unboxing videos need to innovate. OnePlus took YouTube star Paul Jake to unbox its latest flagship, the OnePlus 3T, while inside a fighter jet in a military airfield in Czech Republic.
'Marvel vs. Capcom 4' Not Happening Yet, Dev Says: Don't Expect A Reveal At PSX
A 'Marvel vs. Capcom 3' producer has revealed that a sequel to the popular fighting franchise currently isn't in development. Fans have long anticipated a follow-up to 'Marvel vs Capcom 3,' which was released back in 2011.
New MacBook Pro Alternatives: Your Options When The Apple Laptop Just Doesn't Cut It For You
Apple’s new MacBook Pro upgrade might be outselling its rivals but that doesn’t mean that it’s the best laptop out there. Here are a few alternatives to consider.
Android 7.1 Nougat Update For Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, Pixel C And Others To Launch On Dec. 6
Nexus owners will find a reason to be happy this December. Vodafone Australia has now confirmed that Android 7.1 Nougat, alongside security patches for December, will roll out to a handful of Nexus devices beginning Dec. 6.
Google Warning Users Of Government-Backed Hackers Attacking Their Accounts
Google had sent out email to high-profile journalist and professors warning them that their accounts may have been targeted by government-backed hackers. The motivation behind the possible targeting has yet to determined.
New Huawei P10 Leaked Renders Reveal Potential Variant Without A Physical Home Button
New Huawei P10 product renders have been released once again, this time, without a physical home button situated on the chin. The P10 will be Huawei’s next flagship, expected to be official in early 2017.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs Rumors: 256 GB Storage, 6 GB RAM Variant In The Pipeline
New Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors have made their way into the fore. These new rumors suggest that the smartphone will have a 256 GB option, two system-on-a-chip variants, 6 GB of RAM and a starting price of $850.
Huawei Dethrones Samsung As Most Profitable Android Smartphone Brand For The First Time Ever: Report
Huawei has taken Samsung's place as the second most profitable smartphone business during the third fiscal year of 2016. However, that won't be for long, according to an analyst.
Unlocked HTC 10 Starts Receiving Android 7.0 Nougat Update
HTC is bringing over Android 7.0 Nougat to unlocked HTC 10 handsets beginning Friday, Nov. 25. For owners of the One M9 and One A9, however, HTC is expected to bring the update to these devices shortly.
LG V20 Official Bootloader Unlock Tool Now Available For The 'US Open Market'
The LG V20 is now the latest device included in LG’s list of phones eligible for bootloader unlocking. The task itself, however, is quite arduous and is associated with a number of risks, not to mention voids the phone’s warranty.
Surface Phone Rumors: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Confirms Pursuit Of The 'Ultimate Mobile Device'
Satya Nadella, Microsoft's chief executive, has hinted at its next smartphone being the 'ultimate mobile device.' The possibly Surface-branded phone is a way for the company to reenter the smartphone business after abysmal results with past Windows Mobile phones.
