Articles by Carl Velasco
Chrome 74 Brings Dark Mode To Windows 10: How To Switch It On
A much-anticipated Dark Mode finally comes to Google Chrome on Windows 10 with version 74 of the popular web browser. Here’s how to turn it on.
Samsung Will Retrieve All Galaxy Fold Review Units For Investigation
Samsung will take back all Galaxy Fold units it sent to reviewers to investigate issues with the display. It’s not certain when the company plans to release the phone after delaying its original April 26 launch.
Your iPhone Might Soon Get More NFC Features, Like Using It As A Bus Pass: Report
It appears Apple might have a lot in store this June for its WWDC event. One of them could be major upgrades to NFC on iPhones.
OnePlus 7 Pro To Boast ‘Breakthrough’ Display That You Have To ‘See To Believe’
You’ll have to see the OnePlus 7 Pro’s display to get a sense of how it’ll redefine current mobile display technology. Or at least that’s what CEO Pete Lau suggests.
Nokia 9 PureView Gets Buggy Update That Fools Fingerprint Scanner With Chewing Gum
Heads up: don’t update your Nokia 9 PureView just yet. That is unless you want strangers or a pack of chewing gum to unlock your phone.
Tesla Might Launch A Ride-Sharing App For Self-Driving Robotaxis As Early As 2020
At Tesla’s Autonomy Day, Elon Musk shared his vision of a robotaxi network that could launch as soon as 2020. It would involve having a million self-driving cars on the road ready to take people where they need to go.
Amazon Delivery Drivers Now Required To Take Selfies
In a bid to prevent fraud, Amazon is asking delivery drivers to take selfies to prove they’re not just criminals and thieves. This system has a lot of potential flaws, however.
Microsoft Kills Windows 10 Sets Feature: RIP Tabbed Windows
Microsoft pulls the plug on the Sets tabbed experience on Windows 10. But perhaps not — senior project manager Rich Turner says tabs might still come down the line.
Are You Using Mental Health Apps? They Might Be Sharing Your Data
You might want to err on the side of caution when it comes to mental health apps. Most of them are sharing your data to advertisers, a new study has discovered.
Can’t Decide What To Watch Next? Netflix Is Testing A Feature That Lets You Watch A 'Random Episode'
Can’t decide what to watch next? Just use shuffle. Apparently, Netflix is currently testing exactly that — something that lets you watch random episodes from different shows.
YouTube Returns To Amazon Fire TV, Prime Video Comes To Chromecast As Amazon, Google End War
Google and Amazon have seemingly halted their years-long feud. As a result, expect YouTube on Fire TV soon, and Prime Video access on Google Chromecast and Android TV.
2019 iPhones Might Sport Ultra-Wide Lens, Says Ming-Chi Kuo
When Ming-Chi Kuo predicts something, it’s usually correct. If his latest statements are true, then expect an ultra-wide lens on two of this year’s iPhones.
Using BlackBerry Messenger? It’s Shutting Down On May 31 Unless You Pay Up
The BlackBerry Messenger app shuts down for good at the end of May. Users who want to stay will get a free year of BBM Enterprise but have to pay $2.50 per six months afterward.
Google Home Users Can Now Access YouTube Music For Free, If They Can Stand Ads
There’s no way to pick songs individually, but at least the free tier of YouTube Music is finally available on any smart speaker powered by Google Assistant. Expect ads, of course.
Instagram Might Soon Hide The Number Of Likes On Posts
Instagram confirms that an internal prototype version of the app hides a posts’ like counts. This design change isn’t being tested at the moment, but it could significantly impact user engagement if implemented.
Galaxy Buds Get Bixby Voice Controls With New Update
New touchpad controls, Bixby voice commands, and more are included in a new Galaxy Buds software update. No fix for the subpar audio yet, though.
Confirmed: Facebook Is Making A Voice Assistant, But It Might Not Compete With Alexa, Google Assistant
Facebook is developing an artificial intelligence assistant to put in its Portal, Oculus, and potentially future hardware. It’s not clear how it’s going to perform, but don’t count on it being an Alexa or Google Assistant replacement.
The New ‘iPhone SE’ Will Be An iPhone 8 With A13 Chip
Apple is apparently going to redress the iPhone SE and turn it into the current-gen iPhone SE. Expect an Apple A13 processor at least, and 128 GB of storage, according to rumors.
Nintendo Switch Pro Model Reportedly Delayed, But Cheaper And Smaller Version Will Arrive This Fall
Nikkei reports that a next-generation Nintendo Switch model is further off than initially rumored. A smaller version that’s cheaper than the current console will reportedly arrive this fall, though.
Update On Broken Samsung Galaxy Fold Units: Samsung Finally Speaks Up
Some Samsung Galaxy Fold units are breaking, some because of a potential design flaw, and others for no apparent reason. Here’s what Samsung has to say.
PlayStation 5 Will Be Sold At An ‘Appealing’ Price
Sony says the PlayStation 5 will have killer specs. Now, it’s also saying the console will be sold at an appealing price, so what’s the deal?
Google System Updates Could Soon Be Downloadable From The Play Store
Instead of hiding the update tool deep within the Settings menu, Google might put it somewhere people always visit: the Play Store. Google System Updates could soon be as easy as downloading apps.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Adds Joker From ‘Persona 5’ Via DLC, Stage Builder, And Video Editor
Version 3.0 of ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ adds a new Stage Builder and video editor. If you can afford the optional DLC, you also get Joker from 'Persona 5.'
Intel Quits 5G Business After Apple And Qualcomm End Their Legal War With Surprise Settlement
Intel will not be making 5G modems for mobile phones going forward. If Apple is planning to release 5G iPhones next year, where will those components come from?
GameStop Will Let You Return New Games For Full Credit Within Two Days Of Purchase
GameStop’s new Guaranteed to Love It seems perfect for speedrunners: buy the game, return it within two days, and get full store credit. There are caveats, of course.
Netflix To Launch Weekly Top 10 Rankings For Movies, TV Shows
Netflix will test top 10 rankings for each category and genre. It’ll launch in the UK later this quarter but it’s not clear if other countries would get it, as well.
Microsoft Reportedly Developing AirPods Rival: Wireless Surface Buds Coming Soon?
Microsoft’s answer to Apple’s AirPods might come out by the end of the year. Its design, features, and price are largely nebulous at the moment, though.
Citi Bikes In New York City Coming To Lyft
Starting early next month, New York City users will see Citi Bike as an option in Lyft. After that, the ride-hailing company plans to expand to other cities in the coming months.
Your Facebook News Feed Might Go Through A Radical Interface Change
Facebook’s latest experiment merges the News Feed and the Stories section. This new interface isn’t being publicly tested yet, so don’t get your hopes up.
Nintendo Switch Update 8.0.0 Out Now: Zoom, Save Transfers, New Icons, Everything Else
Firmware version 8.0.0 is now out for all Nintendo Switch owners, adding a way to transfer save data, new profile icons, and more. Read the full patch notes here.
