Articles by Carl Velasco
There Will Be A 5G Samsung Phone Next Year: Report
Samsung and Verizon are teaming up to release the first smartphone capable of 5G sometime during the first half of 2019. The phone’s specs, form factor, and features are unclear as of now, however.
Spotify Might Let You Import Your Own Music Collection Soon
Spotify doesn’t have every track on the planet but that might not be a problem in the future. The company is currently testing the ability to add local tracks into the app.
Amazon Is Testing Cashierless Grocery Shopping In Bigger Stores
Amazon Go is currently undergoing tests in bigger stores, according to new reports. The cashierless grocery service debuted earlier this year but has had minor hiccups since.
AirPods With Wireless Charging Case Arriving In 2019, All-New Model Expected In 2020
Apple will debut a new AirPods model next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Then an all-new model is apparently due for release in 2020, but it’s unclear what features it’ll have.
Massive Marriott Data Breach: What You Should Know And What To Do
In an upsetting turn of events, Marriott has confirmed that its guest reservation database has suffered a massive data breach, potentially affecting hundreds of millions of customers. Here’s how to make sure your private information is protected.
New Windows 10 Feature Lets You Know Apps Using Your Microphone
Windows 10 may soon notify users which apps are snooping on them. The latest build of the operating system now includes a feature specifying apps that are accessing and using the microphone.
The Elder Scrolls: Blades Skips Fall Release Date, Coming Early Next Year Instead
Bethesda just confirmed that ‘The Elder Scrolls: Blades’ isn’t coming this year. For unexplained reasons, the studio has delayed the forthcoming free-to-play mobile title to early 2019.
Rumor: Google Hangouts Is Getting Killed In 2020
It might be finally time to bid initial goodbyes to Google Hangouts. The search company will be killing the longstanding messaging platform in 2020, apparently.
Starbucks Will Block Porn On In-Store Wi-Fi Starting Next Year
No more watching porn while using Starbucks’ Wi-Fi, the company has confirmed. Starting next year, a content filter will prevent anyone from accessing pornographic material while connected to the coffee chain’s network.
How To Share Instagram Stories To A 'Close Friends' List Only
Instagram users can now share their stories with a more close group of people. A response to the rising popularity of Finstagrams, the feature is available now on Android and iOS.
YouTube Stories Rolling Out To More Creators: How Is It Different From Instagram, Facebook?
More creators will be able to use YouTube Stories moving forward. Pretty soon, users with 10,000 or more subscribers will be able to take advantage of YouTube’s own take on the popular Stories format.
Android Auto Update: Playing Music, Sending Messages Now Made Much Easier
Worried about playing music or responding to texts in your car? Don’t, because Google is making them much easier. Android Auto will soon get a much-needed update that makes these things less distracting.
Nintendo Officially Shuts Down Creators Program: Why Was It So Controversial?
Well, that didn’t take too long. Nintendo has officially announced that it would be closing the curtains on its ultra-controversial creators program, causing content creators all around the world to cheer.
The Nubia Red Magic Mars Is A Phone With More RAM Than Your Computer
Just how much RAM does a phone need? Nubia thinks 8 GB isn’t enough. So it’s releasing the Red Magic Mars this December, which comes with a whopping 10 GB of memory.
Instagram Now Identifies Objects And Describes Them For Visually Impaired Users
Visually impaired users will now have a better Instagram experience. The app now incorporates object recognition technology to automatically describe what’s in a photo, and users can also input their custom descriptions to provide more details.
Apple Faces Yet Another Lawsuit Over MacBooks, iMacs: What To Know About Dust Filters
Apple is hit with lawsuit just months after taking the legal spotlight for faulty MacBook keyboards. Now, a firm alleges the company failed to install air and dust filters on its machines, which has led to display and performance woes.
Google Reportedly Bringing Project Fi To Samsung, OnePlus, And iPhones: Report
Good news, Project Fi fans: expect Project Fi to support more phones going forward. Google is apparently adding Samsung, OnePlus, and Apple to the list of Fi-capable handsets.
YouTube Originals To Be Free With Ads Starting Next Year, No Need For YouTube Premium
YouTube wants more people to watch its original content, which is why it’s going to make them available to stream for free starting next year. Expect ads, of course.
Apple Raises Trade-In Credit Toward A New iPhone XS Or iPhone XR
For those dropping off their old iPhones for a new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR, now is the perfect time. Apple just increased trade-in credit for a slew of devices as part of its GiveBack program.
Say Goodbye To Those Pesky YouTube Annotations For Good
YouTube is going to clear out all existing annotations for good. They never really worked that well on mobile, so the news doesn’t come as a surprise.
Huawei, Not Samsung, Could Be The First To Release A Screen Hole Design
Say goodbye to the notch and hello to the screen hole. Huawei is reportedly going to release the first phone to incorporate a screen hole design instead of a notch this December.
Old Facebook Messages Resurface, Making Everyone Cringe. Facebook Confirms A Fix Is Coming
It seems a bug is causing old messages to reappear as new ones on Facebook. Facebook has acknowledged the issue and says it’s working to fix it.
Google Play Store Apps Found To Have Malware, Were Downloaded 500,000 Times: Report
Once again, someone discovers apps infested with malware inside the Google Play Store. Worse yet, some of those apps were able to reach the trending chart undetected.
Rumor: ‘Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ Getting A Nintendo Switch Port
‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ might be coming over to the Nintendo Switch. The question is, will Nintendo choose to incorporate the original Wii title’s motion controls?
Blizzard Rumored To Be Working On A ‘Warcraft’ Game Similar To ‘Pokémon GO’
Blizzard is ready to shake up the mobile gaming landscape soon. It’s reportedly developing a ‘World of Warcraft’ game that’ll borrow elements from none other than ‘Pokémon GO.’
Samsung Just Released A White Galaxy Note 9, But You Can’t Have It
Not since 2015 has Samsung ever released a white version of its latest flagship. That changes with this white Galaxy Note 9, made specifically for Taiwan.
Black Friday Deal: Get A Google Pixel 3 From Best Buy At $400 Off
You can now get the Pixel 3 from Best Buy at half price. The retailer is offering a $400 discount on one of this year’s best smartphones as part of Black Friday.
Apple Continues iPhone X Production Due To Weak iPhone XS Sales: Report
Apple is going to produce iPhone X units again after halting them when the latest iPhones were announced this past September. The iPhone XR is going to have a price cut, as well.
Rumor: iPhone eSIM And Dual SIM Support Coming To Verizon In December
Verizon might reopen eSIM activations for the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR this December. According to a leaked internal memo, the carrier is ready to offer dual SIM support once again following a software snag.
Apple Might Release A Cheaper Dongle Similar To Google Chromecast
Apple wants to bring its forthcoming streaming platform to as many eyes as possible. Releasing a Chromecast-style streaming stick that’s cheaper than an Apple TV might just do the trick.
