Articles by Carl Velasco
Motorola Leaks Its Full Moto G7 Lineup Ahead Of February Launch
The Moto G7, G7 Play, G7 Power, and G7 Plus will make the Moto G7 line when it’s unveiled this February. Motorola jumped the gun thanks to this recent leak, revealing the phones’ design and specs.
Hands-Free ‘Hey Siri’ Voice Commands Reportedly Included In Second-Gen AirPods
The first beta of iOS 12.2 hints that AirPods 2 is coming soon. A refresh of Apple’s ultra-popular wireless headphones, which came out over two years ago, is long overdue.
This Might Be Your First Proper Look At The Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus
Here are the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, leaked in full. Of course, they’re only alleged leaks, but tech leaks, more often than not, end up being authentic, so consider this a first look at Samsung’s 2019 flagships.
LG Says ‘Goodbye Touch,’ Hints At Gestures For Next Flagship Phone
LG hints that it’s going to go big on gesture-based control for its next flagship phone. More details will likely come out as Mobile World Congress inches closer.
Amazon Deploys ‘Sidewalk Drones’ As Part Of New Delivery Service
Scout are sidewalk delivery drones Amazon is now using as part of a small test. Will they replace normal delivery methods in the not-so-distant future? Time will tell.
Microsoft Bing Allegedly The Latest Victim In The ‘Great Firewall’ Of China
Bing is the latest serviced based in America to get banned in China. Microsoft has so far been playing nice with the country’s internet policies, but something apparently had to give.
Apple Thinks iPhone Demand Will Increase Because Of Climate Change: Wait, What?
Global warming will make people realize iPhones are super useful, which will increase their demand. It’s not just Apple that stands to benefit in this global disaster, though.
iPhone Will Say Goodbye To LCD In 2020: Hello, OLED
Apple will move to OLED displays come 2020, according to a new report. That means no more iPhone models with LCDs in two years, and perhaps no more ‘budget’ models, either.
Apple MacBook ‘Flexgate’ Problem: Are You Affected?
Apple now potentially faces a new controversy nicknamed ‘flexgate.’ It refers to MacBook Pro models 2016 and above whose displays worsen overtime and show uneven, spotted backlighting.
How To Share Your Binge-Watching Sessions On Netflix As An Instagram Story
Netflix just made it easier to share on Instagram what show or movie a person is currently watching. Sharing a Netflix title as an Instagram Story is now just a few clicks away.
The Nintendo Switch Was The Best-Selling Console Of 2018
NPD’s latest report is in. The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of 2018 in the United States, and ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ was among the best selling-games of the year.
Patent Reveals Foldable Screen And Iconic Chin On Motorola Razr Remake
The Motorola Razr remake might look the same as the original but be entirely different. Different how? Well, how about a foldable screen, for starters?
Spotify Will Let You Block, Mute Artists You Don’t Like
Spotify will soon let users decide for themselves if they prefer certain artists blocked or muted from the platform. No word on a release date yet as the feature is still in testing on iOS.
Android Q Might Give Carriers More Ways To Lock Your Phone
The next version of Android won’t be all sunshine and rainbows. Code commits reveal that Android Q will give carriers the ability to lock phones on certain networks, apparently.
YouTube Is Now More Like Instagram Stories: Introducing Swipe Gestures
iOS users will soon be able to flip through YouTube videos just by swiping. The Instagram Stories-like feature is crucial to have on YouTube’s mobile app, where 70 percent of viewership occurs.
The Galaxy M Is The First Samsung Phone With A Notch
Samsung will try to take on Xiaomi’s strong performance in India with its midrange Galaxy M series. It’s the first Samsung phone with a notch, but don’t expect it of ever reaching stateside.
Google Fi Finally Gets RCS Messaging Support, Faster 4G LTE Coverage
RCS is now on Google Fi. That and faster 4G LTE speeds for users who roam, which makes Fi one of the best mobile virtual network operators out there.
Rocket League Now Supports Xbox, PlayStation 4, And Nintendo Switch Cross-Play
Sony has finally laxed this time around: PlayStation 4 joins the cross-play party on 'Rocket League.' Also, party matches are coming sometime in 2019 as part of the game’s first update for the year.
You Might Be Paying Too Much For Smartphones, Says The Federal Trade Commission
Smartphones became ultra-expensive in years past. The Federal Trade Commission thinks it’s Qualcomm’s fault, primarily for charging companies way too high for its patented technologies.
Google Kills Its Chromecast Audio: What Was It For Again?
With smart speakers being fairly affordable these days, the Chromecast Audio has lost its place in the market. No surprise that Google finally decided to let it go.
iPhone 11 Rumored To Feature Wi-Fi 6, Which Is 30 Percent Faster Than The Current Standard
The next line of iPhones to be unveiled in September will support the latest Wi-Fi standard, Wi-Fi 6. At least according to a Barclays forecast, that is.
Amazon Dash Buttons Deemed Illegal By German Court
No more push-to-order for German folks. With plenty of nudging from a consumer watchdog, a high state court has ruled that Amazon Dash buttons are breaching certain laws and must be stopped.
Canon: 8K Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Is On Its Way
An 8K-capable full-frame mirrorless camera is already in Canon’s EOS R-series roadmap, an executive just confirmed. There’s no telling when this 8K beast is going to come out, though.
VLC Hits 3 Billion Downloads, Will Soon Add AirPlay Support For Android
VideoLAN’s ultra-robust, ultra-useful video player has been downloaded a total of 3 billion times. To celebrate this milestone, the team announced imminent support for AirPlay and better VR integration.
Amazon Reportedly Developing Cloud-Based Video Game Streaming Service
Amazon hasn’t had much luck in the gaming department, with a few Fire TV games that no one cares about. But maybe a new cloud-based video game streaming service might just make it a formidable player once and for all.
IMDb Launches Free Streaming Service Supported With Ads, And It’s Got Really Great Movies
A streaming service from IMDb, perhaps the greatest movie information resource on the internet, sounds rad. Even more rad? It’s free and has top-rated movies.
Lexar Now Offers Massive 1 TB SDXC Memory Card
Lexar is the first company to make 1 TB SD cards available for purchase. It won’t come cheap, these things cost $500 a pop.
HTC Vive Pro Eye Takes VR To The Next Level With Eye Tracking
Eye-tracking will take virtual reality to a whole new direction. The Vive Pro Eye is HTC’s first taste of what this technology can do, which essentially makes VR work more like human eyes.
Twitter To Test Status Updates, ‘Ice Breaker’ Tweets With Thousands Of Users
Twitter needs to spark healthy conversations. Which is why it’s letting thousands of users test new features such as status updates and ice breaker tweets, which will do just that.
Ubisoft Picks Epic Games Store Over Steam For ‘The Division 2’
The storefront cold war has begun. Ubisoft has partnered up with Epic Games Store, the only place apart from Ubisoft’s own store where 'Tom Clancy's The Division 2' will be released.
