Articles by Carl Velasco
Samsung Places Galaxy Note 7 Exchange Booths At Airports Across The Globe
Samsung is setting up customer service points at airports in the United States, Australia and South Korea to make it easier for users to return and exchange their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 unit. Users can get a replacement unit on-site alongside extra trade-in credit.
Samsung Quantum Dot Curved Gaming Monitor CFG70 Geared Toward Professional Gamers Launches Globally
Samsung announced the global launch of its high-end curved gaming monitor today, named the CFG70. It uses quantum dot technology that allows for accurate color reproduction and finer visual detail, amounting to a much more immersive experience than traditional displays.
Apple Taps Carnegie Mellon AI Expert Ruslan Salakhutdinov: Siri Getting Beefed Up?
Apple has hired Carnegie Mellon professor Ruslan Salakhutdinov as the company's director of artificial intelligence research. No clear goals yet, but he's expected to improve machine learning capabilities on iOS 10, Siri and more.
PlayStation VR Works With The Xbox One, PC And Wii U For 2D Gaming In Cinematic Mode
The PlayStation is reported to support not only PlayStation 4 titles, but also other HDMI sources such as the Xbox One and Wii U. When connected, the third-party devices show up in PSVR's cinematic mode, a large 2D screen inside the virtual reality space.
PBS' Playtime Pad Is The Kid-Friendly Android Tablet With More Than 25 Preinstalled Games To Keep Children Entertained
PBS launched a kid-friendly Android tablet called Playtime Pad, preloaded with 25 games and other content geared for children. Available Nov. 6, it comes with 16 GB of RAM, front and rear-facing cameras and access to PBS Kids' educational programming.
HP Elite x3 Review Roundup: What Experts Say About The Windows Phone That Offers The Desktop Experience
The Windows-powered HP Elite x3, targeted for enterprise users who want the full desktop experience, hit stores last week. Reviewers note that the device is very powerful, possibly making it the best Windows phone to date.
Flying With A Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Now A Federal Crime: Civil Penalties Go Up To $179,933
It is now a federal crime to bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on an aircraft. Passengers could be fined up to $179,933 and be subjected to criminal prosecution if they fail to comply.
Samsung Starts Production Of 10nm Chip That Will Likely Be Under The Galaxy S8's Hood
Samsung has begun mass-producing processors using the 10nm process that involves amplified performance and decreased power consumption, among a host of refinements. The Galaxy S8 is rumored to be the first to come with the chips in early 2017.
Facebook To Take Social Interactions To VR Space 'As Soon As Possible'
Facebook is making its entry in the rapidly developing world of virtual reality, banking on social interactions and experiences rather than gaming. The company's social VR team has developed the platform and plans to bring it to users as soon as possible.
'Pokémon GO' Map Tracker FastPokeMap Going Back Online
Third-party 'Pokémon GO' map tracker FastPokeMap will be back online next week or possibly the weekend, the developer tweeted. FastPokeMap was previously shut down by Niantic along with other map trackers, noting that they broke the rules of the game.
Verizon Now Offers Unlimited Data Again Via PopData: 30 Minutes For $2, 1 Hour For $3 A Pop
Verizon has come up with a new unlimited data plan called PopData which allows users to buy 30-minute or 60-minute extensions for $2 and $3, respectively. However, it'll only be available on an LTE network and to postpaid subscribers.
Anki's Cozmo Review Roundup: What People Think Of The Adorable AI-Powered Robot
Anki's AI-powered smart toy Cozmo won the hearts of many with its Pixar-esque sensibilities when it was first shown off in June. Now, reviews have started coming in for the adorable toy, garnering near-unanimous acclaim for its charm and personality.
'Overwatch' Player Goes Bananas, Uses Fruits As A Controller To Play Winston - Yes, It's Awesome
An 'Overwatch' player used a set of tethered bananas as a form of control scheme in 'Overwatch.' Twitch user Rudeism is responsible for the setup, controlling beloved 'Overwatch' character Winston by touching bananas mapped out for different commands.
Apple Watch Nike+ To Be Available On Oct. 28: Price, Built-In Apps And More
Apple is set to release Apple Watch Nike+ editions of its latest smartwatch on Oct. 28. It will feature a more rugged design and exclusive Nike+ software geared for fitness-minded consumers.
Nintendo DS Classics 'Animal Crossing: Wild World,' 'Kirby Canvas Curse' Hit Wii U
Beloved DS titles 'Kirby Canvas Curse' and 'Animal: Crossing Wild World' are now available for Wii U on the DS virtual console. Both games were released in 2005 and contributed a great deal to Nintendo's then-flagship handheld.
Attention, Evernote For Mac Users: Update Your App ASAP If You Want To Avoid Ruining Your Notes
Evernote has notified several of its Mac users about a bug that causes some attachments in notes to go missing. The company has advised Evernote for Mac users to update to version 6.9.1 immediately to prevent further loss of attachments.
Samsung To Explain Why The Galaxy Note 7 Kept Exploding In The 'Coming Weeks'
Samsung is currently conducting an investigation that will look into the cause of exploding Note 7 devices. It's expected to report these findings 'in the coming weeks,' according to reports.
Famicom, Famicom Disk System In Working Condition Found: Nintendo Rummages Through Its Secret Storage Room
As part of Zelda’s 30th anniversary, Nintendo of Japan dug down one of its secret storage rooms inside its headquarters in Kyoto. It found an unboxed Famicom in mint condition and a Famicom Disk System. Cue Nintendo fans drooling.
Modal VR: Atari Cofounder Nolan Bushnell Enters VR Space With New Startup
Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell launched a new virtual reality startup with Jason Crawford called Modal VR, with Crawford acting as chief executive. The platform features support for multiple users simultaneously and is aimed at businesses.
LG's Next Smartphone LV5 Gets Leaked, And It Looks Like The LG G5
OnLeaks has uploaded a photo on Twitter showing what appears to be LG's next smartphone. Codenamed the LG LV5, it resembles the G5 in terms of design but is reported to be LG's mid-range smartphone offering.
'Civilization VI' Multiple Leaders: Each Civilization Confirmed To Have More Than One Ruler
Queen Gorgo of Sparta has been revealed as the second Greek leader in Sid Meier's upcoming 'Civilization VI.' This confirms multiple leaders for every civilization in the game, with many more to arrive via DLC or expansion packs in the future.
'Cuphead' Release Date Delayed To Mid-2017: Devs StudioMDHR Says It's To 'Ship With Our Vision Intact'
StudoMDHR has yet again pushed 'Cuphead' release date back to mid-2017, against the promised 2016 release. 'Cuphead' is a run-and-gun indie platformer in the style of 1930s-era cartoons.
HP's Spectre x360, Envy 13 And Envy All-In-One 27 Upgrades Make For Some Premium Devices
HP has updated their lineup of premium laptops, along with the HP Envy all-in-one 27. Some of the biggest improvements include a more sleek design for the Spectre x360, extended battery life and seventh-gen Intel processors for both laptops.
Samsung Reportedly Raises Galaxy S7 Production To Compensate Galaxy Note 7 Losses After Cancellation
Samsung is ramping up production of Galaxy S7 devices in an attempt to make up for the $17 billion loss from the Note 7 debacle. The Galaxy S7 is Samsung’s other flagship phone released i the first half of 2016.
Dropbox Beefing Up iOS App With Big Update: PDF Signing, iMessage Sharing, iPad Split-Screen Support And More
Dropbox has released an update for iOS, bringing five new features for the cloud storage and productivity tool app. PDF signing, iMessage file sharing and lock screen access are just some of the new features included in the update.
Nexus Devices To Receive Android 7.1 Nougat Revealed, Developer Preview Coming Before October Ends: Here's Google's Game Plan
Google has announced that it will roll out the Android 7.1 Developer Preview later this month. Some of the features it will bring are Daydream VR, app shortcuts, image keyboard support and more.
'Gears Of War 4' PC, Xbox One Comparison: Console Version Fares Well Against Desktop Performance
DigitalFoundry has taken on 'Gears of War 4' to determine which platform runs the game better. The video puts the two versions side by side, detailing an extensive analysis of the game's graphical performance on Xbox One and PC.
Tesla's Cheapest Model X Gets Dropped After 3 Months Since It Was Introduced: Good-Bye, 60D
Tesla has quietly yanked its Model X 60D from its lineup, unfortunate news for those planning to get the model. It's been replaced by the new Model X 75D at $85,500, which costs $11,500 more than the 60D at $74,000 before incentives.
'Pokémon GO' Update: Niantic Tweaks Trainers' Pokédex By Letting It Count Pokémon At Gyms As 'Seen'
For 'Pokémon GO' players irked that gym encounters don't show up in their Pokédex, you can cheer up, since Niantic pushed an update which registers gym Pokémon as seen. Though, this might be bad news for players' caught/seen ratio.
Tile Unveils Tiny Bluetooth Tracker Mate So You'd Always Know Where Your Gadgets And Keys Are
Tile has rolled out a cheaper, thinner and lighter refresh of its original time-tracking device, Tile, while still retaining the features it's acclaimed for. Tile devices are Bluetooth-enabled peripherals that latch onto valuables for tracking.
