Articles by Carl Velasco
'Pokémon Sun' vs. 'Pokémon Moon': Here Are The Differences To Help You Decide Which Version To Buy
For players who aren't sure whether to get 'Pokémon Sun' or 'Pokémon Moon,' here's a handy tip that explains all the differences and version exclusives you can get from each. The games come out Nov. 18.
Nintendo Bans 'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' Players Who Used Pirated Copies: Never Go Online With A ROM
Nintendo has banned players who pirated either 'Pokémon Sun' or 'Pokémon Moon' and used online features. Banned players are potentially looking at purchasing a new 3DS system since the ban appears to be affecting the system's online features in general.
OnePlus 3T Only Flagship Killer Available In The US, Europe Now As OnePlus 3 Sales Come To A Halt
To make room for the OnePlus 3T, OnePlus has withdrawn availability of the OnePlus 3 in the United States and Europe. The OnePlus 3T launches Nov. 22, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 16-megapixel front and rear-facing cameras and more.
Apple To Bring AR Functionality To iPhone Camera: Report
Apple could be bringing augmented reality to the iPhone, with focus on object recognition and face manipulation as the primary features. Employees from AR companies it acquired in recent years are said to be working on the technology at present.
Barnes & Noble Takes Aim At Amazon Fire With $50 Nook Tablet
Barnes & Noble is attempting to corner the holiday season with a new Nook Tablet coming Nov. 25 for $49.99. It's a 7-inch Android-powered tablet with front- and rear-facing cameras, 8 GB of storage and more.
Game Awards 2016: More Gameplay, Less CGI Due To 'No Man's Sky'
The Game Awards 2016 will feature less CGI trailers and more actual footage during presentations, according to the show's host and producer Geoff Keighley. The decision to feature more substance than hype is a lesson learned from 'No Man's Sky.'
[UPDATED] Entry-Level US Android Phones Are Secretly Sending Text Messages, Call Log Data To China Every 72 Hours: Report
It has been found that some entry-level Android smartphones are actively collecting sensitive information without consent from the user. The information is sent to a third-party firmware company in China, reports state.
Google Translate Gets Neural Machine Translation To Deliver More Natural Answers
Google is introducing Neural Machine Translation (NMT) to Google Translate, improving its translation system with end-to-end learning. The NMT will initially be available on 8 languages but Google wants all 103 languages to support it in the future.
MacBook Pro 2016 With Touch Bar Models Are Now Hitting Some Apple Store Shelves
Several people have started spotting the new MacBook Pro model with the Touch Bar inside Apple Stores across some cities in California. The new MacBook Pro retails for $1,499 for the base 13-inch model and $1,799 for the Touch Bar model.
Google Taps Former Snapchat Research Chief, Stanford University AI Lab Director To Head Machine Learning Unit Of Cloud Business
Google believes that artificial intelligence will propel its cloud services into a lucrative business. To achieve it, it has hired two AI researchers, Fei-Fei Li and Jia Li to helm the machine learning unit of its Google Cloud platform.
OnePlus 3T Now Official: Snapdragon 821 Smartphone Starts At $439, Launches Nov. 22
OnePlus has officially unveiled the OnePlus 3T, a more powerful follow-up to the OnePlus 3. Launching Nov. 22, the OnePlus 3T comes with an updated Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a bigger battery, an improved front-facing camera and not much else.
Matrix PowerWatch Uses Your Body Heat To Run: No Charging Required
Matrix Industries is currently in the process of crowdfunding the first smartwatch you can charge with your body heat. Employing thermoelectric technologies, the Matrix PowerWatch can convert your body heat to power.
Samsung Gear S3 Gets Official Teardown Treatment: Here's What The Innards Of The Upcoming Wearable Look Like
Samsung has uploaded an exhaustive teardown of its upcoming Tizen-based smartwatch. The Samsung Gear S3 hits shelves Nov. 18 with a retail price of $349 for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth model.
Huawei Refused To Manufacture Google Pixel And Pixel XL Due To Branding Issue, Exec Confirms
Google's self-branded pair of flagships, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL were previously reported to have been supposedly manufactured by HTC, but the company pulled out before plans could materialize. Now, an executive from Huawei explains why.
MIT's MoVR Lets HTC Vive, Oculus Rift VR Headsets Go Wireless Via Millimeter Waves
MIT has developed a system that enables wireless connection for virtual reality headsets. Named the MoVR system, it uses high-frequency radio signals called millimeter waves, pushing out data to the VR headset at speeds in the Gbps range.
Google Doesn't Handle Fake News Well: Search For 'Final Election Numbers' Yields Bogus Website As Top Result
An inaccurate news article has been spotted atop Google's search results about the election. The article falsely states that Clinton lost both the electoral college and popular votes, and its placement in search indicates how Google handles fake news.
Android Nougat Firmware Development For Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Has Started
Samsung's previous pair of flagships, the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, might also be getting an Android 7.0 Nougat update soon. The company is reportedly to currently be working on the firmware at present.
Nokia's Scrapped Smartwatch Moonraker Revealed: Hands-On Video Shows What Could Have Been On Our Wrists
A new video showcasing the different capabilities of the now-canceled Nokia Moonraker has surfaced online. The Moonraker was supposed to be the company's first smartwatch until Microsoft killed it in favor of its Band watches.
'Watch Dogs 2' Easter Egg May Have Revealed Ubisoft's Upcoming Space-Themed Game [Video]
A new easter egg has been uncovered from early footage of the upcoming 'Watch Dogs 2.' The trailer lifted from the game shows what appears to be a space-themed Ubisoft title slated for an E3 reveal next year.
Forget Snapchat Spectacles, Meet Vuzix Blade 3000: AR Smart Sunglasses That Work Like A Smartwatch
Vuzix is trying to make an inroad in the small growth of smart glasses technology. Its Blade 3000 series of AR-powered smart glasses will make an appearance at CES next year, poised to work as easily as a smartwatch.
'Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Running On PS4 Pro At 4K: Here's How It Performs [Video]
Digital Foundry has put 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' to the test, seeing how it stacks up in 4K resolution. The game is one of the early titles to support the 4K capability of the recently released PlayStation 4 Pro.
Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P To Get Night Mode Again After Android 7.1 Nougat Update Removed It
It's possible that the night mode feature will make a comeback for the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P in the future. Someone from Google has indirectly confirmed that it's slated for a future release, possibly once the official Android 7.1 build rolls out.
PS4 Pro Teardown: Sony Shows The Guts Of The New 4K-Capable Gaming Console [Video]
Sony has followed up the PlayStation 4 Pro release with an official teardown video examining the machine's innards. Inside the machine is the boosted processor powering the 4K capabilities of the console along with other interesting parts.
Android Instant Apps: Will It Be The Developers' Best Friend Or Worst Enemy?
Google's Instant Apps for Android offer something valuable for users who want to skimp on storage and effort by simply using a feature from an app without installing it in full. But how will this affect developers?
Ender Dragon To Wreak Havoc In 'Minecraft' Via Major 1.0 Update: Boss Heading To Windows 10, Pocket And Gear VR Editions
Mojang is set to push out the 'Minecraft 1.0' update for Windows 10, Gear VR and mobile editions of the game before the year ends. The update will include The End dimension along with the Ender Dragon boss.
Where To Buy The NES Classic Edition Now That It's Sold Out? Here Are Your Options
The NES Classic Edition is out now but - if you're like many people - you're likely having trouble finding one anywhere. Here are a few options to help you out.
Surface Book i7 (2016) Review Roundup: What Technophiles Are Saying About Microsoft's 2-In-1 Powerhouse
The new Microsoft Surface Book has now started to collect its share of reviews. In unanimous regard, the Surface Book is poised as an impressive and powerful device with a stellar battery life, but is it too expensive?
Android 7.0 Nougat: ZTE Axon 7 To Get Update This January 2017, ZTE Also Has Plans To Launch Nougat Phone
ZTE is bringing two new Android Nougat-related updates soon. The Axon 7, its current flagship, will receive the software update beginning January and a new mid-range smartphone running on Nougat might be released soon, per a GFXBench spotting.
Need Help Building The Perfect 'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' Team? This Tool Helps You Strategize Ahead Of Official Launch
An unofficial tool that determines the strength of your potential Pokémon team has surfaced ahead of the 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Pokémon Moon' release date. The games come out Nov. 18 but you can now try the tool for yourself.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL Cases: OtterBox Defender Series, Jeremy Scott Live Now Available
New cases for Google's flagships, the Pixel and the Pixel XL, are now available. There's an OtterBox Defender Series case for maximum protection and a variety of Jeremy Scott Live Cases for flair.
