Articles by Carl Velasco
Apple's iMessage Apps Now More Than 1,650, And Most Of Them Are Sticker Packs
A report from data and insights firm SensorTower shows that Apple's iMessage App Store has grown to over 1,650 apps, majority of it being sticker packs. iMessage's new features keenly refine user experience in terms of going beyond conventional means of communication.
Tesla's New Solar Roof Could Be Unveiled On Oct. 28
Elon Musk, founder and chief executive officer of Tesla Motors, Inc. announced that the Solar Roof, a joint product by Tesla and SolarCity will be unveiled on Oct. 28. With the Solar Roof, Musk hopes for homeowners to have free energy and increase their home's resale value.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative To Spend $3 Billion To Cure Diseases: What Are The Plans In Store?
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced a new program, the Chan Zuckerberg Science that aims to bring together health professionals and engineers in creating new tools to help cure diseases. Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg hopes that the world is free from diseases by the end of the century.
Samsung Gear VR To Get Xbox One Controller Support: Mobile VR Gaming's Future Looking Bright
Microsoft announced that Xbox Wireless Controllers will soon support Samsung Gear VR devices. The first game that will benefit from this is 'Minecraft: Gear VR Edition,' which will receive an update in October, rendering it playable using Microsoft wireless controllers.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumors: Galaxy S8 Specs May Boast Exynos 8895 WIth Mali-G71 GPU
Rumors about Samsung Galaxy S8 suggest that it will use the Exynos 8895 with Mali-G71 GPU. The chipset is reportedly stronger than the unannounced Snapdragon 830, and will focus on virtual reality and 4K.
Uber Competitor Grab Joins Driverless Car Scene In Partnership With nuTonomy In Singapore
Grab announced its partnership with nuTonomy, a software developer startup specializing in self-driving technology. Together, the companies will begin their test run of self-driving services in Singapore.
'Minecraft: Education Edition' Going Official On Nov. 1 For School Teachers And Students
Microsoft announced that it is rolling out the full version of 'Minecraft: Education Edition' on the start of November. Teachers, students and educators received an early access of the education-focused program in June.
Apple To Open Flagship Store At Carnegie Library In Washington, DC: Report
Apple is reportedly intending to open one of its flagship stores in Washington, D.C. The company is targeting the Carnegie Library, a 113-year-old historic building, to house its retail services, among other things.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Drop Test: Which Flagship Survives And Wins?
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 went through a series of drop tests. In a new video by PhoneBuff, both devices were tested for their mettle, with the Note 7 coping through the damage with a little more difficulty than the iPhone 7 Plus.
Tinder Stacks For iOS 10's iMessage Starts Rolling Out, And It Involves A Lot Of Swiping But No Dating
The popular dating app is bringing its infamous swiping gesture to iMessage. Called Tinder Stacks, it lets anyone create a series of photos in a stack and have friends vote on what they prefer by swiping left or right.
Oculus Touch Controllers Have A Hefty Price Tag In The UK: How Much Will They Cost In The US?
The store display of Game in the UK revealed that the forthcoming Oculus Touch will cost 190 pounds, or about $247. Oculus has yet to make an official announcement regarding the VR device's release and pricing once it ships to the U.S.
Google Starts Getting Rid Of Any References To Google Now: Brand-New Assistant On The Way?
Google dropped any mention of Google Now in its recent beta release of its mobile search app, speculated to make way for Google Assistant. Now cards and Now on Tap now refer to as Feed and Screen Search, respectively.
Timeular's Zei Helps You Keep Track Of Time In A Fun Way, And It's Now Up On Kickstarter
Timeular launched a Kickstarter campaign for Zei, a tiny device that revolutionizes the way people track time. It connects to a computer via Bluetooth and integrates with a slew of time-tracking and management system software.
Panasonic Aims At The Prosumer Market With The LUMIX GH5: 4K Videos At 60 FPS, 6K Photos
Panasonic announced that it is developing the Panasonic Lumix GH5, the long-awaited succesor to the GH4. The new GH5 features 4K video recording at 60 frames per second, a new 6K PHOTO burst mode and 10-bit color sub-sampling.
Fujifilm Reinvents The Medium Format Camera With The New Mirrorless GFX 50S
Fujifilm announced the GFX 50S, its new medium-format mirrorless camera with 51.4 megapixels and a new large-diameter G mount. It's the first camera from the company's GFX series, and it'll come with six new Fujinon GF lenses in early 2017.
Google Photos Gets Faster Way To Share Content And 'Creative Concepts' Feature For Mini-Movies
Google introduced new features for its proprietary photos application, enabling users to easily share photos across friends, even those who don't have the app installed. A new concept-based feature, creating movies around a certain theme will also roll out today.
Apple Watch Series 2 Teardown Shows The Guts Of The watchOS 3 Wearable: Bigger Battery, Second Mic
iFixit has turned to the new Apple Watch Series 2 for its latest teardown effort. Inside the newest iteration of the Apple smartwatch is a beefed up battery and a much stronger adhesive for improved water resistance, among other things.
YouTubers Face Criminal Charges Over 'FIFA Ultimate Team' Skin Gambling
Popular YouTubers Craig Douglas and Dylan Rigby are facing multiple illegal gambling charges. Their channels and content allegedly promoted and encouraged the practice of illegal online gambling to their subscribers.
