Articles by Carl Velasco
Rumored 16-Inch MacBook Won’t Arrive Until Next Year, Says Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple’s rumored 16-inch MacBook isn’t due until next year or possibly 2021, says Ming-Chi Kuo. His other prediction, a 31.6-inch display, is still apparently on track for 2019, though.
GameStop Launches Huge Spring Sale: All The Great Deals
Video game enthusiasts can get some notable titles at a discounted price now through April 20 as part of the GameStop spring sale. There are some good deals on consoles as well.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Now Supports Miracast With Latest Software Update
Amazon has decided to bring back Miracast support for some reason, now rolling out to Fire TV Stick 4K owners. Hopefully you’re device still supports the old screen mirroring standard, though.
Google Assistant Search Results Now Gives You More Visual Information
When you search for stocks, Google Assistant will now show you a performance graph plus a bunch of other things to make search results more dynamic at a glance. No word yet on when this might roll out to iOS, though.
Microsoft Ditches ‘Safely Remove USB’ Requirement — Just Pull It Out
No need to Safely Remove USB from Windows 10 devices anymore. Microsoft has defaulted to Quick Removal instead of Better Performance for all external devices.
Android Q Will Reportedly Include 3D Touch Feature Called ‘Deep Press’
Google might make pressure-sensitive actions standard in Android Q. Documentation reveals a feature called Deep Press, but it’s not clear yet which phones will support it if it does get released.
Apple Might Be Separating Apple Music, Podcasts, And More From iTunes App
Standalone versions of Apple Music, Podcasts, and more might be released for macOS, according to a noted developer. They’re apparently part of Apple’s Project Marzipan iOS-to-macOS initiative.
Google Maps Gets Another Useful Waze Feature With Traffic Slowdown Reporting
Traffic slowdown now appears as an option within the incident report feature on Google Maps for Android. No word yet on whether it’ll also arrive for iOS folks.
Apple Music Now Has More Paying US Subscribers Than Spotify
Apple overtakes Spotify in terms of paid subscriber count, at least in the United States. There’s plenty to do before it becomes the kind of music streaming globally, however.
Twitter Tests New Labeling System To Distinguish An ‘Author’ From ‘Mentioned’ Tweets
As part of a test, Twitter is adding three new label called 'Author,' 'Mentioned,' and 'Following' to make following conversations easier. The Author label replaces the previous 'Original Tweeter' tag.
Google Is Forcing Ads On Android TV Owners: Here’s How To Disable Them
Google’s latest pilot program for Android TV shows ads without warning, users report. Some have figured out a workaround to get rid of the pesky ads.
Powerbeats Pro Now Official: Apple H1-Powered Wireless Buds Ship This May For $250
Beats by Dre’s Powerbeats Pro is coming in May for $250, complete with an Apple H1 chip onboard. It supports Fast Fuel and comes with a charging case.
Want A Galaxy S10? Samsung Will Give You $200 Off If You Trade In Any Working Phone
Here’s an easy way to get $200: send your old phone to Samsung. You can only use that credit on one of the three Galaxy S10 devices, though.
Borderlands 3 Will Be An Epic Games Store Exclusive For 6 Months
'Borderlands 3' will remain exclusive to Epic Games Store for six months on PC. A season pass will be released, and there will be four versions of the game out this September.
Netflix Price Hike Confirmed: Here’s How Much You’ll Be Paying Beginning May
Netflix’s basic, standard, and premium plans will be a little bit more pricey starting on May. The revenue will be used to fund more films and shows, says Netflix.
Android Q Beta 2 Debuts Multitasking Bubbles, Prepares For Foldable Phones
On the newest Android Q beta, Bubbles multitasking treats all apps, not just Messenger, like Chat Heads. The update also includes a foldable screen emulator for developers.
Nintendo Switch Online Gets 3 New Games For April: Check Them Out
Heads up, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: three NES titles are coming your way. All subscribers will be able to download the games beginning April 10.
Google, Walmart Team Up To Let Users Buy Groceries With Google Assistant
Walmart adds Google Assistant as a shopping option seemingly to take on Amazon. What’s great is Walmart Voice Order uses information from your previous purchases to predict what you’re trying to buy.
Microsoft’s Chromium Browser Might Support 4K Netflix Streaming
Right now, only Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 supports true 4K streaming on Netflix. But that could change soon with Microsoft’s Chromium-based browser, which will launch in beta soon.
Nokia X71 Boasts Punch-Hole Display, 48-Megapixel Shooter, But You Can’t Buy It
The Nokia X71 has some pretty compelling specs for a midrange device. Launching exclusively in Taiwan and China, it might hit Western market under different branding.
Google Inbox Is Officially Dead: 4 Great Alternatives If You Don't Like Gmail
As promised, Google has finally killed Inbox after first launching it in 2014. If you don’t particularly like Gmail, here are other options to try.
PlayStation Store Will Refund Purchases Only If You Haven’t Played Or Downloaded Them
Depending on what kind of content you’re trying to get a refund for, the PlayStation Store might give your credit back in full. Or in PSN wallet credit — or worse, not at all.
Facebook Might Roll Out A Dedicated News Tab That’s Free For All
Mark Zuckerberg might pay publishers to post their articles on a dedicated News tab on Facebook. This section will be made free for all users — that is if it does push through.
Google Officially Stops Selling The Pixel 2 And Pixel 2 XL
No more Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on the Google Store. The company might have cleared both last-generation phones out to accommodate the rumored midrange Pixel handsets.
Cloudflare Update Comes With Fast And Free VPN
Cloudflare is rolling out Warp, a free VPN service that’s less battery-draining and data-heavy than most other VPN apps. It can’t create virtual locations, though.
Valve Index VR Headset Arrives This June, Preorders Start May 1: Here Are The Rumored Specs
The Valve Index will be unveiled on May 1, with preorders starting that day. It will come out June 15, according to its product page that went live a little too early.
Facebook Rolls Out ‘Why Am I Seeing This Post?’ Feature: Here’s How To Use It
Facebook is giving users more control and context over posts they see across the site. It’s also giving them improved transparency over which advertisers are targeting them and why.
Apple Music For Android Reportedly Getting Chromecast Support
Recently unearthed code from the Apple Music APK suggests Chromecast support is due. Soon you might be able to cast Flume’s new record on your smart TV.
Here’s How To Regulate The Internet, According To Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook has a responsibility to help address issues centered around internet regulation. Here are four ideas to achieve a safe but unfractured internet, according to him.
Should You Get An Apple Card? Some Pros And Cons To Consider
The Apple Card offers daily cash rewards, fantastic financial health tools, and top-tier security — it’s far from perfect, though. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide.
