Articles by Carl Velasco
HBO Orders ‘Game Of Thrones’ Prequel That Takes Place Thousands Of Years Before The Main ‘GOT’ Storyline
HBO orders a pilot for one of the five 'Game of Thrones' prequels it has in development, reportedly set thousands of years before the events of the show. A full season order is uncertain but likely.
Gmail For Android Now Lets You Customize Swipe Gestures
Google finally adds new gesture options to Gmail for Android. Swiping right or left can now trigger specific functions, like archiving, marking as read, and more.
Beware Of Pre-Cut Melons: Turns Out They Might Be Linked To Recent Salmonella Outbreak
Avoid buying pre-cut melon from Walmart and Kroger stores for the time being, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The health agency is currently investigating a salmonella outbreak that’s been linked to the fruit.
Bradley Cooper And Lady Gaga Are Struggling Musicians In The ‘A Star Is Born’ Trailer
The first trailer for ‘A Star Is Born’ is finally here. Check out Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in their never-before-seen roles as musical lovebirds.
Here’s How To Enable Amazon Alexa On Your Apple Watch
Those tired of Siri on their Apple Watch can download Voice in a Can, a standalone app that lets users access Alexa to take advantage of smart home features. Get it while it’s still available.
Blizzard Confirms A New ‘Diablo’ Game Is In Development
A new 'Diablo' game is coming, according to a job listing on Blizzard’s website. Is it just the rumored 'Diablo 3' port for the Nintendo Switch?
Just Cause 4 Leaks Thanks To Early Advertisement On Steam
Steam just leaked 'Just Cause 4,' apparently. The game, which appeared last month in Walmart Canada’s website, was likely to be announced properly at this year’s E3.
This Could Be Our First Real Look At The Google Pixel 3 XL
Sorry, notch haters: the Google Pixel 3 XL will sport a notch, if these two new leaked images are to be believed. Google is expected to unveil new Pixel devices Oct. 4.
HIV Drug Linked To Less Condom Use During Sex: Study
HIV-negative people who take pre-exposure prophylaxis drugs are using condoms less and less, according to a new study. As condom use drops, HIV risks rise.
Yup, ‘Fortnite’ Is Definitely Coming To The Nintendo Switch: Here’s Proof
Another evidence surfaced to confirm that ‘Fortnite’ is coming to the Nintendo Switch. At this point, it would be shocking if the company doesn’t officially announce the game's Switch version at E3.
Try Before You Buy: Free Trials Finally Coming To Mac, iOS App Store
Apple finally introduces free trials on paid apps for the App Store. With the feature implemented, customers will be able to try the full version of their favorite apps before deciding if it’s worth spending the full price for.
Apple Still Hates The Idea Of A Touchscreen MacBook, And Here’s Why
Apple software SVP Craig Federighi thinks Microsoft Surface devices are nothing more than experiments. In other words, don’t expect Apple to release a touchscreen MacBook anytime soon.
Heads Up, Android Users: You Can Now Download The Standalone Google Lens App
No more opening up Google Assistant or Google Photos just to use Google Lens. You can now download a standalone version from the Play Store.
The Addams Family Voice Cast Revealed: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, And More
The upcoming animated 'Addams Family' has now revealed its voice cast. Oscar Isaac is voicing Gomez Addams, and joining him are Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, and more.
France Is Building An ‘Alzheimer’s Village’: What Patients Can Do Inside
There’s a so-called Alzheimer’s village being constructed in France, an experiment to determine whether such a settlement will provide better treatment for sufferers of the condition. It is modeled after a similar experiment in the Netherlands.
Live Listen Feature Coming To Apple AirPods Via iOS 12: Here’s What It Does
AirPods will get Live Listen once iOS 12 rolls out. It turns the phone into a directional microphone, allowing users to hear a single source of sound even around noisy environments.
Alleged Sexual Abuser Woody Allen Says He Should Be The Poster Boy For #MeToo Movement
Woody Allen wants to be the poster boy of the MeToo movement. He’s also disappointed for being lumped in with those accused of sexual harassment and tired of a sexual allegation that keeps coming back to haunt him.
Redesigned Gmail Rolls Out To Every User This July: How You Can Make The Switch Now
The newly redesigned Gmail is coming to all users by July, though some are free to opt out for a limited amount of time. After that, everyone must embrace the new look.
Why Having Sex With Robots Might Not Be Good For You After All
Much has been claimed about sex robots: some say they are therapeutic, some say they can make sex safer, and some say they can help with sexual deviances. New research shows there’s no backing to these claims.
Apple Throws Epic Shade At Facebook With New Anti-Tracking Features On Safari
Though it has barely recovered from its data scandal, Facebook has now become the latest target of some serious shade-throwing. At the WWDC, it seemed as though Apple was criticizing Facebook as it demonstrated new anti-tracking features in Safari.
Apple Unveils macOS Mojave: Dark Mode, All-New App Store, Stacks, And More
macOS Mojave, the next major macOS update, is launching this fall. It brings a number of much-needed improvements, including Stacks, Group FaceTime, a redesigned Mac App Store, and more.
These Are The 6 Types Of Disgust, And Why They’re Good For You
Feeling disgusted? That's good because it means the body might be working to protect itself from potential diseases. A new study looks into six most common types of disgust triggers and why it’s crucial that bodies respond to them.
Google Might Release Mid-Range Pixel With Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 CPU In 2019
Google will release a mid-range Pixel phone in the second half of 2019, according to rumors. Other details remain slim, but it’ll apparently be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor.
Can’t Use The Force — ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Is Flopping Hard
'Solo: A Star Wars Story' continues to bring in disappointing box office numbers. The film’s second-week earnings just dropped 65 percent from the first week, raising questions about the fate of the prequel films.
Sorry, Folks: Instagram Is Definitely Not Reverting To Chronological News Feed
Holding your breath until Instagram finally brings back its old chronological news feed algorithm? Don’t waste your time — the company just confirmed it’s not making a return.
Rumor: Xbox One Will Get Google Assistant And Amazon Alexa
You won’t have to wear a headset to control your Xbox One with voice commands anymore. Rumors say Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa are both coming to the console, though it’s not clear what features they’ll bring.
Facebook Kills ‘Trending’ Section In News Feed Amid Search For Improved News Coverage
Facebook has unveiled three new approaches to fighting fake news on the site. These are meant to replace the Trending section on news feeds, which was first introduced in 2014.
Here’s How Many Young People In The US Overdosed On Opioids In 2016
It’s no secret that the opioid crisis in the United States is worsening. But did you know how many young lives it claims every year? A new study looked into it and found devastating numbers.
Tablets Section Removed From Android’s Official Website: Is Google Done Selling Them?
Tablets are dead, at least for Google. The company has quietly removed the tablets section from the official Android website, thinking no one would notice.
Wonder Woman 2 Reportedly Set In 1984: Things You Need To Know About The Sequel
Previous rumors have suggested that the next 'Wonder Woman' film will take place during the tail end of the Cold War. Now, the film’s own executive producer seemingly confirms such speculation.
