Articles by Carl Velasco
Emmy-Nominated ‘The Americans’ Actress Keri Russell To Be Cast In ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’
Keri Russell has apparently been cast in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX.’ The Emmy-nominated actress will play a role that requires action-heavy sequences, though it’s not clear if she’ll come from the dark side.
Rumored BlackBerry Ghost Flagship To Boast 4,000 mAh Battery
The next BlackBerry phone will have a stupendous battery capacity. Tipster Evan Blass claims that the BlackBerry Ghost will boast a 4,000 mAh battery, which if true would make it the highest-capacity out of all the brand’s phones.
Rumor: Three Versions Of Samsung Galaxy S10 Are In Development
There will be three Galaxy S10 versions next year, according to a new report. Aside from the standard Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, expect an entry-level ‘Mini’ version as well.
The Real Reason Why Americans Are Having Fewer Babies
A new comprehensive survey shows that parents don’t want to have more children right now because it’s too expensive to have a kid. There’s also the fact that women now have more freedom to choose not to have a child.
Scarlett Johansson Slammed For Being Cast In Trans Role
Scarlett Johansson is in the headlines again over controversial casting, just a year after playing the lead in 'Ghost In the Shell' shed a light on Hollywood’s whitewashing. This time, she’s going to play the role of a transgender man.
Apple Registers 5 New Macs And iPads, But There’s A Huge Catch
Apple has apparently registered a filing that lists five new Mac and iPad models — each. That doesn’t mean we’ll be getting that many new products, though.
Microsoft Allegedly Developing Movies & TV App For Android And iOS
A Movies & TV app might be on the way for iOS and Android users, sources say. In addition, Microsoft might also be joining the Movies Anywhere program to make it easier for users to access their content on any platform.
FastStart Feature Now Rolling Out To Xbox Users: Here’s How It Makes Downloads Faster
FastStart is part of Microsoft’s July update for Xbox One consoles, rolling out now. The feature downloads the most important files of a game so players can start them up even before they’re finished downloading.
Skype May Finally Be Getting A ‘Seen’ Feature
In its latest preview build, Skype finally gets read receipts, which oddly has been absent on the popular messaging platform until now. No more ignoring other people’s messages then!
LG Might Also Be Developing A Foldable Smartphone
It appears Samsung and Huawei aren’t the only companies rumored to be developing their own foldable smartphone designs. Count LG in, a new patent filing suggests.
Microsoft Allegedly Coming Out With Budget-Friendly Surface Tablets Powered By Pentium Chips
Microsoft will allegedly use Intel Pentium processors for the rumored budget-friendly Surface tablets it’s going to unveil soon. The device is set to compete directly with Apple’s low-cost iPad in the education market.
Probiotics May Help Strengthen Your Bones, Says New Study
There might be a way to prevent the onset of poor bone health instead of treating the effects of the condition once it’s begun. The possible solution? Probiotics.
OnePlus 5, 5T Finally Get Project Treble Support Via OxygenOS Open Beta Update
Project Treble comes to OnePlus 5 and 5T via the latest OxygenOS beta. The update contains a number of improvements as well, including a new user interface, more accent colors to choose from, and app optimizations.
Actor Who Played Jar Jar Binks In ‘Star Wars’ Prequels Nearly Committed Suicide Over Toxic Backlash
Jar Jar Binks is perhaps the most hated character in ‘Star Wars,’ and probably in all of cinematic history. But what does that mean to the actor who played him?
Nintendo Confident It’ll Ship 20 Million Switch Units This Fiscal Year
Nintendo’s plan to ship 20 million Switch units during the current fiscal year is being upheld. The company is even confident it can secure components for a steady production.
Oprah Winfrey Is Definitely Not Running For President: ‘It Would Kill Me’
Oprah Winfrey has yet again confirmed that she is definitely not running for president in 2020. The reason? She said doing so would effectively kill her.
Netflix Might Unveil An Expensive New ‘Ultra’ Plan: Here’s Why You Should Be Worried
Netflix might soon introduce a new plan called Ultra that’ll essentially be the same as its Premium tier but way pricier. In fact, it’s $6 more expensive.
The First Huawei Smartphone With 8 GB RAM Is Here: Meet The Honor 10 GT
The Honor 10 GT is a souped up version of Honor 10 that boasts 8 GB of RAM instead of 4 or 6 GB. Pricing is undetermined, but it’ll go on sale later this month.
Workaholic Women Have Greatest Risk Of Diabetes: Study
There’s now another study that adds to the growing understanding of how being overworked affects overall health. This time, however, the focus is on women.
HTC Is Laying Off 1,500 Employees: Is This The End?
After handing over thousands of its mobile division employees to Google, HTC is laying off 1,500 more employees in a bid to stay afloat. Its decline is proof that the smartphone market is very unpredictable.
After Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette,’ Comedy Might Never Be The Same Again
With Netflix’s intensely growing comedy special lineup, it’s hard to pick what to watch. If you’re unsure, make sure to check out ‘Nanette,’ which might change the way you see comedy forever.
Huawei Patent Reveals Smartwatch Design That Can Hold Wireless Earbuds
The Huawei Watch 3 could feature a built-in storage case for wireless earbuds. Don’t hold your breath, though — the idea comes from a patent.
Spotify Lite Is A Lightweight Version Of Spotify That’s Missing A Lot Of Basic Features
Spotify Lite is a 15 MB version of Spotify for the developing world. It works well enough, but some crucial features, like offline downloads, are absent.
Marvel Studios Exec Explains Why It Went With 3 Movies Per Year
There are so many Marvel movies every year that it’s often hard to keep track of them all. But when observed more closely, the studios’ release strategy makes a lot of sense.
Artificial Ovary Treatment Could Help Women Have Babies After Chemotherapy
There could be another way for women to have children after going through fertility-damaging cancer treatments. Researchers from Denmark successfully produced an artificial ovary that can keep humans eggs alive for weeks at a time.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 S Pen To Have Bluetooth Features: Report
The S Pen is going to be revamped. Samsung is apparently making its stylus more powerful by giving it Bluetooth capabilities, such as the ability to control music playback and act as a long-range timer.
A Company Might Be Developing A Smartphone With As Many As 9 Cameras
Light, a company that makes devices with a lot of cameras, might soon release a smartphone with up to nine lenses. It will apparently be able to take 64-megapixel shots.
You’ll Soon Be Able To Ask Questions Via Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories will soon allow users to ask questions via Stories. It’s not, however, clear how the feature will work or when it’ll be released.
Professor Collecting Dick Pics For Science Announces She’s Ending The Study
A professor recently announced that she was going to collect 3,600 pictures of penises for research. Unfortunately, that study can’t continue given the overwhelming public response.
Instagram Lite Quietly Launches On Android Phones, Just Barely 1 MB: Here’s What You Can Do With It
There’s finally a lightweight version of Instagram called Instagram Lite, following similar versions for Facebook and Messenger. It does most of the functions available in the main app, including posting photos, stories, and adding filters.
