Articles by Carl Velasco
Saudis Hacked Amazon Chief Jeff Bezos’ Phone: Report
The investigation Jeff Bezos ordered when The National Enquirer threatened him with private text and photos has concluded that Saudi hacked the Amazon CEO’s phone. No proof yet whether these two are linked, though.
PlayStation 5 And Xbox Scarlett Will Reportedly Be More Powerful Than Google Stadia
Both Sony and Microsoft are aiming for more than 10.7 teraflops for their upcoming consoles, potentially outpacing Google Stadia. They’re allegedly arriving in 2020.
Verizon Will Block Spam And Robocalls For Free With Its Call Filter Feature
Verizon is making its Call Filter app free, with an optional $2.99-a-month subscription that nabs customers a few nifty extras. The app will automatically block spam and robocalls.
AirPods 2 iFixit Teardown Reveals They’re Impossible To Repair
iFixit just gave the new AirPods a zero out of 10 rating for repairability, noting that it’s impossible to fix. If it breaks, good luck getting it repaired.
Rumor Confirmed: Valve Index Arrives May 2019
The Valve Index, due to come out this May, is set to complete with the Oculus Rift S and Oculus Quest. Not much is known at the moment beyond its release date, name, and first official image.
Spotify Is Testing Two-Person Subscriptions Called 'Premium Duo'
Spotify is testing its new Premium Duo subscription tier in five countries. No word yet on if or when it’ll come to the United States.
Twitter Is Getting An Even Darker Dark Mode Called ‘Lights Out’
Twitter knows some apps with Dark Mode aren’t using a true black background. So it’s rolling out a new 'lights out' option for those who want a truly dark mode.
How To Get Nintendo Switch Online Free For A Year With Twitch Prime
Here’s a perfect deal for those already paying for Twitch Prime. Twitch is giving a full year of Nintendo Switch Online at no extra cost.
LG G8 ThinQ Arrives On April 11: Specs, Price, And Everything You Need To Know
All major U.S. carriers plus a number of authorized resellers will offer the LG G8 ThinQ beginning April 11. Here’s where it’ll be cheapest, though.
Magic Leap Headset Will Be Available From AT&T Beginning April 1
AT&T will carry Magic Leap One headsets beginning April 1. Three of its flagship stores will even offer people live demos of a 'Game of Thrones' title.
Xiaomi Unveils 100 W Fast Charging Tech — 100 Percent Full In Just 17 Minutes
Xiaomi just showed off a new 100 W fast charging technology that tops up your phone in just 17 minutes. It’s much faster than Super VOOC, currently the market’s fastest fast charging solution.
Samsung Releases Galaxy Fold Stress Test Video After ‘Creasing’ Rumors
Crease or no crease? Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold stress test video seems to put those rumors to rest. The device is out April 26 for $1,980.
Google’s Rumored Midrange Pixel 3a Phone Will Reportedly Come In Iris Purple
Google will reportedly be adding a third color Pixel 3a option aside from black and white: Purple or Iris. No sign on when they might be released, but a new report sheds light on a possible price point.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Reportedly Won’t Have Any Buttons
Samsung plans to radically change the design of the Galaxy Note 10. A new rumor says the company is throwing out physical keys in favor of capacitive ones.
Uber Ride Pass Subscription To Bring Discounted Fares To More Cities
Uber is launching its Ride Pass service to a lot more cities. However, it’s jacking up subscription fees to $24.99 instead of the usual $14.99.
The Galaxy A70 Has A Bigger Screen Than The Galaxy S10, And Is Much Cheaper
The Galaxy A70 seems like a top-tier phone in mid-range clothing. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor, a triple-camera system, and a screen that’s bigger than the Galaxy S10’s.
Huawei Is Developing Smart Glasses That Will Replace Earbuds
Huawei and Gentle Monster are making an entire lineup of smart glasses. The coolest thing about them? They don’t look anything like smart glasses at all.
Hidden Pictures Of Wireless Powerbeats Pro Found In iOS 12.2 Practically Confirm It’s Coming
Images of the alleged all-wireless Powerbeats Pro buried within iOS 12.2 all but confirm that it’s coming soon. Not much is known at the moment, but it’s shown inside a carrying case similar to the AirPods.
HTC Vive Focus Plus Comes Out April 15 For $799, Here’s What’s New
HTC will begin selling standalone Vive Focus Plus headsets on April 15. They’re meant for enterprise users, however, unlike the similarly spec’d Oculus Quest that’s geared more toward mainstream users.
This Is Not A Drill: The iPhone SE Is Back In The Apple Store, And It’s Discounted
Apple just put the iPhone SE back on sale in its clearance website, at discounted prices, no less. This is likely the last of its stock, so hurry up.
Everything Apple Announced At Its March 25 ‘Show Time’ Event: Apple Card, Apple TV+, And More
Apple’s March 25 event was all about subscriptions. Here are the biggest announcements, including its Apple TV+ video streaming service, Apple Arcade, Apple News Plus, and a credit card.
Soon You Might Be Able To Add Public Events To Google Maps
The ability to create public events might be the latest feature coming to Google Maps. With it, users can submit their own public events and make it visible to other users around the area.
WhatsApp To Show You Frequently Forwarded Messages To Avoid Spam, Fake News
A beta version of WhatsApp labels shows users messages that have been frequently forwarded. This feature could help users avoid sharing content that’s potentially spam or fake.
Here’s How Fast Your Internet Should Be To Stream Google Stadia Games
To stream 1080p games in 60 frames per second in Stadia, a player must have an internet connection that’s at least 25 Mbps fast. Bump that up to 30 Mbps for 4K gaming.
Apple Video Streaming Subscription Prices Leaked Ahead Of Event
For its soon-to-be unveiled video streaming service, Apple will apparently adopt something similar to a la carte pricing. There’s the baseline subscription fee and a $9.99 extra for additional channels such as Starz or Showtime.
Netflix Testing Cheaper Mobile-Only Subscription Plan In Some Countries
Netflix experimental mobile-only plan in India costs half of a regular monthly subscription, a tier that might be tested in other countries moving forward. The streaming service is also testing plans at shorter increments.
Remember AT&T’s Fake 5G Network? Study Says It’s Actually Slower Than 4G On Rivaling Carriers
AT&T’s fake 5G network is slower than other carriers’ 4G services, a study now shows. In response, AT&T called OpenSignal’s research methodologies flawed.
Microsoft Explains How Its xCloud Streaming Service Will Bring Xbox Games To Phones
Microsoft will employ xCloud-specific tools to make sure streaming Xbox games on a phone wouldn’t be a terrible experience. It’s leveraging the Touch Adaption Kit and cloud aware APIs as part of those efforts.
Taking Cues From ‘Nintendo Direct,’ Sony Will Debut First ‘State Of Play’ Presentation On March 25
Sony is cloning Nintendo Direct as State of Play. The first debuts on March 25, which will include new games, trailers, and updates on upcoming titles.
You Can Shop On eBay Using Google Pay Starting This April
Google Pay will only be available as a payment method on eBay when buying from sellers enrolled in eBay’s new payments experience. The option rolls out this April.
