Articles by Carl Velasco
iOS 13 To Bring System-Wide Dark Mode, Undo Gesture, And More Interface Changes
iOS 13 will bring a number of aesthetic changes both to iPhone and iPad. Apple’s next WWDC starts June 3, and there might be more information by then.
Apple Arcade Subscription Service Might Have Exclusive Games
For it be successful, the Apple Arcade needs to have a strong library of games. Here’s what Apple is doing to make sure that happens.
Amazon To Compete With Spotify, Apple With Free Ad-Supported Music Streaming Service
Amazon is launching an ad-supported music streaming service before this month ends. The music catalog would be limited, and record labels would be paid on a per-stream basis.
Sony Just Filed A Patent For Watching Live eSports Via PlayStation VR Like You’re Actually There
Watching eSports could soon be a more dynamic experience for Sony PlayStation VR owners, as detailed in two patents. The problem is, patents don’t always become real products or features.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro To Launch Alongside Regular Note 10
The Galaxy Note 10 Pro is the larger Note 10 model that might come out later this year. No word on specs, design, and features yet, though.
This Is Apparently Microsoft’s All-Digital Xbox One S
Microsoft’s all-digital Xbox One S is allegedly launching on May 7. It will come preinstalled with three games and is rumored to cost about $260.
Google Play Store To Receive Material Design Revamp: Check It Out
Play Store receives a fresh new look as part of a Material Design overhaul. No word yet on when Google plans to roll it out to users, though.
Messenger Might Go Back To The Main Facebook App
After spinning it off the main Facebook app in 2014, Facebook might put Messenger back in. The move seems to be part of the company’s plans to unify all Facebook-owned messaging services.
Oculus Controllers Contain Hidden Messages Like ‘Big Brother Is Watching’ But They Aren’t Supposed To
They haven’t been shipped yet, but watch out for hidden messages like 'The Masons Were Here' on the Oculus Touch controllers bundled with the Rift S or Quest headsets. Oculus says this was a mistake.
Niantic Sort Of Brings Back ‘Pokémon Snap’ With Global ‘Pokémon GO’ Snapshot Challenge
Get ready to take lots of pictures of and with your Pokémon. Niantic’s 'Pokémon GO' Snapshot challenge begins April 15, with exciting prizes in tow for winners.
Google+ Is Back From The Dead … Sort Of
Google+ will live on as Google Currents, an enterprise-only communication tool, but its future doesn’t seem that bright, either. Between Hangouts Chat and Currents, one could get axed eventually.
Facebook Spent $20 Million On Security For Mark Zuckerberg In 2018
Mark Zuckerberg earns $1 a year working for Facebook, but he does receive certain kinds of compensation. Last year, nearly $20 million of that was spent just to keep him secure.
Swipe To Like? Twitter Is Working On That, Plus A Bunch Of Other Things
Twitter may soon be getting swiping gestures. The company’s prototype app Twttr has just received the functionality, in which users can swipe to like a tweet.
Microsoft Takes A Jab At Google Stadia: ‘They Don’t Have The Content’
Microsoft is now throwing shade at Google Stadia, a sign that the cloud gaming wars have officially begun. Xbox exec Mike Nichols says the game streaming service has one major problem — lack of content.
You Can Now Change Your PlayStation Network ID, But It Will Cause Issues With Some Games
PlayStation gamers are now finally allowed to change their PlayStation Network ID. Only the first name change is free, though, and the feature causes issues with a handful of games.
Disney+ Launches Nov. 12 For $6.99 A Month, 'The Simpsons' One Of First Exclusive Shows
At $6.99 a month, Disney+ is far cheaper than a standard Netflix plan. Add to that an incredibly robust content lineup and it’s clear the true streaming war is about to begin.
Google Assistant Comes To G Suite With Calendar Integration
It’s hard to believe, but Google Assistant is finally integrated within G Suite. There’s not a lot to try at the moment, but soon G Suite customers will be able to summon Google Assistant to do Calendar-related tasks.
You Don’t Need iTunes To Listen To Apple Podcasts Anymore
No need for iTunes just to listen to your favorite shows on Apple Podcasts. Now, you can just go to the web, pick an episode, and hit play.
Instagram Starts Demoting ‘Inappropriate’ Content, But How It Defines ‘Inappropriate’ Is Tricky
Moving forward, Instagram is going to demote borderline content, which means posts found in violation of this will be less visible. How does Instagram define borderline content?
Bungie Sets ‘The Revelry’ Spring Event For ‘Destiny 2’ On April 16
The Revelry Event coming to 'Destiny 2' this April 16 isn’t as massive as its previous seasons, but it’s still a welcome update. Check out what’s in store.
Amazon Workers Are Actually Listening To Your Alexa Voice Commands: Report
Most companies with voice-enabled products employ supervised learning, in which humans aid in teaching artificial intelligence to better sort and categorize data. In the case of Alexa, that means thousands of workers listening to private voice recordings.
Apple Drops $99 Data Migration Fee For Transferring Old Data To New Macs
Having an Apple Store professional transfer data to a newly purchased or repaired Mac is now completely free. The policy change took effect on April 2.
Apple AirPods 2 Or PowerBeats Pro — Which One Should You Buy?
If you like working out, the PowerBeats Pro will stay firmly in your ear even as you move. The new AirPods is more likely to fall off since it doesn’t have an in-ear design, but it’s cheaper.
Watch Out, Netflix: YouTube Is Making Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Interactive Shows, Too
YouTube has created an entire division solely focused on interactive programming and live specials. The company is set to announce the first few projects soon.
AT&T Officially Rolls Out 5G To More Cities, Is Yours Included?
Users in seven new cities, assuming they live in cities under coverage, can now take advantage of AT&T’s 5G network. Sadly, the only device with support right now is the Netgear 5G hotspot.
Kid Locks His Dad iPad Until 2067 After Spamming It With Wrong Passwords [Update: iPad Now Being Restored Via DFU Mode]
Thanks to his kid, Evan Osnos can’t use his iPad until 2067. Per Apple’s guidelines, he needs to restore the device via iTunes, but doing so will erase all his data assuming he didn’t back it up.
Huawei Wants To Sell Its 5G Modems — Just To Apple, Though
The notion of Apple buying 5G modems from Huawei seems impossible. But for Apple, it’s either this or waiting for Intel to complete its 5G modems.
Samsung Reportedly Planning Multiple Galaxy Note 10 Models
A new rumor says Samsung might release a total of four Galaxy Note 10 variants. Two will be 5G-enabled, and the rest would just feature LTE.
Twitter Cuts Maximum Follows In A Day From 1,000 To 400
Twitter users are now limited to following 400 people in a day in a move to crack down on spammers, down from the previous 1,000. Some are asking why Twitter chose this number, however.
Microsoft Releases First Preview Of Its Chromium-based Microsoft Browser
Early impressions say Chromium-based Edge performs better than Google Chrome on Windows 10. In the future, Microsoft might add Fluent Design tweaks and existing Edge features such as inking and setting aside tabs.
