Articles by Carl Velasco
Google Reportedly Working On Search Engine For China That Will Censor Results
Google has apparently been working on a search engine app for China since last year. It’ll be released as an Android app and will comply with the country's censorship policies by clocking out certain search results.
Upcoming Tesla Software Update Will Bring Atari Games To Your In-Car Display
Soon, Tesla cars will get a number of Atari games, and some of them might even incorporate the actual steering wheel. CEO Elon Musk is planning to develop new first-party games as well.
James Gunn Unlikely To Be Hired Back As ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3’ Director Despite Cast Support
Disney will not hire James Gunn back as the director of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ even with the support of cast members. Gunn was fired after a series of offensive tweets nearly a decade old resurfaced.
NES Classic Edition Outsold PlayStation 4 And Xbox One In June: Report
The NES Classic Edition was the best-selling console in June, topping all the major home consoles in the market. 'Mario Tennis Aces' was the best-selling game in the same period.
Ancient Library That May Have Contained Up To 20,000 Scrolls Discovered In Germany
Last year in Cologne, Germany, archeologists unearthed the remains of what they thought was a public assembly hall. However, it turned out that the structure might actually be the oldest known public library in the country.
Don’t Have Enough Money For A Samsung Galaxy Note 8? Try The $250 LG Stylo 4
The LG Stylo 4 is now available as an Amazon Prime exclusive for $250, a fraction of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s asking price. It comes with midrange specs but features USB-C and a stylus.
Google Says A Phone Should Have No More Than 2 Notches
Devices running Android P can’t have more than two notches, according to Google. Also, manufacturers can’t place a notch on the left and right sections, only the top and bottom.
Pressuring Picky Eaters May Actually Be Useless, Says New Study
Most parents have trouble forcing their children to eat certain types of food. However, a new study says that picky eaters shouldn’t be pressured to eat what they don’t want.
Google Clock App Gets Spotify Integration: Wake Up To Your Favorite Songs
The Google Clock app now lets users set their favorite songs from Spotify as their alarm. Google says YouTube Music integration is coming later as well.
CDC: For The Love Of God, Don’t Wash Or Reuse Condoms
Condoms shouldn’t be reused, the CDC warns. Even if it’s washed with soap and water, that won’t remove harmful organisms on the condom that can lead to more serious complications for both participants.
Microsoft Begins Testing ‘Your Phone’ App On Windows 10 That Casts Your Phone To PC
Microsoft’s new Your Phone app, part of the upcoming Redstone 5 update for Windows 10, is now available for Android users. With it, users will be able to drag and drop files from their phone to their PC.
Apple Is Reportedly Making Dual-SIM iPhone Models, According To Dug-Up Code In iOS 12 Beta
Apple might introduce a new feature on future iPhones. Code buried within the latest iOS 12 beta includes mentions to a second physical SIM tray, suggesting dual-SIM iPhones are on the horizon.
Nintendo Has Sold Nearly 20 Million Switch Units: What It Needs To Do For The Next 20 Million
The Nintendo Switch has sold nearly 20 million units worldwide. However, Nintendo needs to think about the console’s future beyond ‘Pokémon’ and ‘Smash Bros. Ultimate.’
FDA Cautions Against ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’ Treatments, Says They Might Cause Serious Side Effects
The FDA says vaginal rejuvenation devices have not gone through the correct approval process required to show they’re effective or let alone safe to use. These alternative treatments have increased in popularity thanks to the media.
Uber Quits Self-Driving Truck Program, Will Focus On Cars Instead
Self-driving truck technology is no longer a priority for Uber as it shuts down the project altogether. The move comes as the ride-hailing company faces increased scrutiny for its self-driving car test fleet.
WhatsApp Finally Gets Group Video And Voice Calling
Group video and voice calls are now possible in WhatsApp. The company says the feature is rolling out now, and like every interaction in the app, it’s going to have end-to-end encryption.
24 Might Get A Prequel Series: The Jack Bauer Origin Story Reportedly In The Works At Fox
Fox is rumored to be developing a prequel series to '24,' with the original creators involved. It will be an ongoing series instead of a limited one and is poised to explore the Jack Bauer origin story.
How To Use Google Chrome On Your Daydream VR Headset
Google Chrome is finally available to download on Daydream View and Lenovo Mirage Solo headsets. Chrome supports WebVR standards, which means the number of VR experiences on the web should keep users pretty busy.
Walmart Is Really Serious About Building A Video Streaming Service To Rival Netflix
Walmart is moving ahead with its plan to create a video streaming service. It has apparently hired the former CEO of cable company Epix to kickstart development.
Pokémon GO Rumored To Have Big ‘Gen 4’ Evolution Event Soon
A Reddit user who once leaked details about the the 'Pokémon GO' Water Festival is now alleging that an Evolution Event is on the horizon. The event will apparently kick off the addition of Gen 4 monsters.
Amazon Studios Won’t Let People Vote For TV Show Pilots Anymore, But Here’s Why That’s A Good Thing
Amazon Studios will no longer use Prime Video subscriber votes as a determining factor to picking up shows. Is that such a bad thing, though?
Next iPad Pro To Get Face ID, But Lose Headphone Jack
Apple’s next iPad Pro will be a bit smaller than the current model, but it will have the same screen size, according to a new round of rumors. It might get Face ID as well, but lose the headphone jack.
Some Men Feel Sad, Tearful, And Irritable After Sex, Too: Study
Men also get conflicted feelings after sex, not just women. A new study on postcoital dysphoria sheds light on the male sexual experience, and argues men’s feelings after sexual intercourse might be more complicated than previously thought.
YouTube Dark Mode Now Available On Android: Here’s How To Turn It On
YouTube’s dark mode is now finally available for Android users after first coming to the iOS version of the app. It’s not really that ‘dark,’ though.
Stranger Things Season 3 Delayed To 2019, But Netflix Says It’ll Be Worth The Wait
It’s official: there will be no ‘Stranger Things’ this year, but the upcoming season will be bigger and better than the previous one, and it’s supposedly going to be worth the wait.
Verizon Will Give You Ad-Blocking VPN For $4 A Month
Verizon’s new Safe Wi-Fi VPN service lets customers protect up to 10 devices with VPN just for $4 a month. However, it’s hard to imagine anyone trusting Verizon again after its many blunders.
Facebook Now Rolling Out Downvote System To More Users
Facebook has resumed wider testing for its new upvote and downvote system. Instead of disliking a comment, users will be able to cast votes a la Reddit.
Scientists Just Discovered A Brand-New Shape, And There’s Tons Of It In You
A new shape could explain why epithelial cells are able to pack tightly together as they turn into the linings of our organs. It all has to do with scutoid, a prism-like cell that acts like Lego pieces.
LinkedIn Adds Voice Messaging Feature Because Why Not
LinkedIn has officially enabled voice messaging on its app. Co-workers can now send each other minute-long voice clips — but the question is, would they even want to?
US Considered One Of The Worst Countries For Childbirth: Here’s Why
Doctors and nurses know how to properly care for a woman during childbirth, including constantly monitoring blood pressure and blood loss. So why aren’t they doing it?
