Articles by Carl Velasco
Yup, They’re Making A Star Wars Film Centered On Boba Fett, With ‘Logan’ Director James Mangold
Badass bounty hunter Boba Fett is getting his own spinoff. James Mangold is rumored to write and direct, and 'X-Men' producer Simon Kinberg will reportedly cowrite and produce.
Facebook Wants Artificial Intelligence To Filter Live Videos And Take Down Offensive Content
On the heels of reports saying Facebook will begin making its own chips, it appears that part of those plans involve creating machine learning processors for Facebook Live. Such chips will filter offensive video content and promptly take them down.
This Special Nintendo 3DS Explains That Obscure Joke From ‘Rick And Morty’ — Yours For $1,000
You can now buy a limited edition Legend of Zelda Nintendo 3DS XL from Justin Roiland for $1,000. Nerds, heads up: it comes with a ‘Rick and Morty’ illustration drawn by Roiland himself.
'Detroit: Become Human' Review Roundup: Does This Game Really Understand Civil Rights?
Critics have now expressed their thoughts on David Cage’s latest outing, "Detroit: Become Human." The verdict? Its gameplay shows promise, but the execution of its themes falls flat.
Health Officials Caution Public About Hepatitis A Outbreak In Nashville
Nashville has been hit with a Hepatitis A outbreak, with more than a dozen cases now confirmed. In an attempt to curb its spread, the city will offer free vaccines next week.
The Anti-Seizure Effects Of Keto Diet May Be Because Of Gut Bacteria
Ketogenic diets are notorious among fitness experts, with some swearing by its weight loss efficiency. It’s also effective against seizures, and this new study tries to answer why.
Ads Are Showing Up In Google Feed, But It’s Just A Test — For Now
You’re about to like Feed less. A Google spokesperson confirmed that ads are appearing in Feed as part of a test, and it’s not clear whether this will be widely implemented going forward.
New Study Reveals It’s Really Hard To Quit Smoking, But Financial Rewards Might Help
Vapers, heads up: a new large-scale study claims that e-cigarettes don’t really help smokers quit the habit. Free financial rewards might help, but only slightly.
PayPal Will Soon Work With Google Apps Such As Gmail, YouTube, And More
It will now be easier to pay for things or send money through PayPal without even leaving Google’s apps and services. Both companies have just entered a partnership to make online payments as frictionless as possible.
Morgan Freeman Now The Latest Actor To Get Hit With Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Yes, Morgan Freeman too. The actor, known by many for his iconic voice and award-winning film roles, is now the latest to receive allegations of sexual misconduct.
Remember The All-Screen, Notchless Vivo Apex? It’s Coming This June 12
Vivo’s concept Apex phone isn’t a concept anymore. On June 12, the company will officially unveil its bezel-less, notchless, all-screen smartphone, potentially changing the smartphone design landscape altogether.
Rumor: Samsung Gear S4 Will Run Wear OS By Google Instead Of Tizen
Samsung’s upcoming Gear S4 smartwatch might not run Tizen. Instead, as a couple reports allege, Samsung will switch to Google’s Wear OS platform, which is a huge deal if true.
The Simpsons Creator Matt Groening Has A New Show Called ‘Disenchantment’ On Netflix
Matt Groening has a new show set in the medieval times featuring an alcoholic princess and two sidekicks as they go on misadventures. It’s called ‘Disenchantment,’ and it’s coming to Netflix this August.
Donald Trump Can’t Block Twitter Users, According To New York Judge: Here’s Why
A new ruling prohibits President Donald Trump from blocking users on Twitter ever again. Doing so is a constitutional violation, according to a federal judge.
Yup, There Might Be A Nintendo 64 Classic Edition Coming Soon: Here’s Proof
Nintendo 64 Classic Edition might be coming soon, if a recently filed trademark is anything to go by. But even so, Nintendo still needs to solve its Virtual Console problem.
You Can Buy A Nintendo Switch Without A Dock For A Cheaper Price — But Only In Japan
In Japan, Nintendo is now selling a Switch without a dock for a cheaper price, but you don’t get the AC adapter and other accessories. Here’s why it wouldn’t be wise to sell this bundle in the United States.
Charlize Theron To Play Megyn Kelly In New Roger Ailes Sexual Harrassment Movie
Charlize Theron will portray former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly in an upcoming film about sexual misconduct allegations against Roger Ailes. The film will be directed by Jay Roach.
Chinese Giant Salamander Now Close To Extinction Because People Keep Eating Them
Populations of Chinese Giant Salamanders, once thought to occur widely across China, are dwindling, according to a new study. Humans must try to conserve this species, but that might be difficult.
Dropbox Update Brings File Activity Improvements, Plus Gallery View, And More
Dropbox for iOS and Android are getting much-needed upgrades. File activity finally comes to mobile, and there’s now a new gallery view option, plus more.
Facebook, Qualcomm Working Together To Bring High-Speed Internet To Cities Without Congestion
Wi-Fi in the cities is about to get super fast thanks to Facebook and Qualcomm’s new partnership. Facebook will leverage its 60 GHz Terragraph internet technology for the project, and field tests are already scheduled for next year.
Michelle, Barack Obama Set To Make Films, TV Series For Netflix
Though he’s not the president of the United States anymore, Barack Obama, along with Michelle, still seem pretty busy these days. The couple has now inked a deal with Netflix to produce various original content, including documentaries, series, and films.
Instagram Will Tell You If You’ve Seen All New Posts Via ‘You’re All Caught Up’ Feature
Instagram will now tell you if you’ve seen all the new posts in the last 48 hours. It seems to be part of Facebook’s 'time well spent' initiative, which calls for more responsible social media usage.
One Way To Prevent Heart Disease? Eat An Egg Per Day, Says New Study
Eating an egg a day may lower your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study. But what about eating more than one egg a day?
Twitter For Android Now Uses Its Own Emoji Because Google Still Hasn't Solved Its Fragmentation Problem
No more seeing blank boxes when using emoji on the Twitter app for Android. Twitter has now implemented its own custom Twemoji library for the app, but that doesn’t solve Google’s fragmentation problem.
Resident Evil 7 Coming To Nintendo Switch Via Streaming: What The Heck, Capcom?
Get ready for ‘Biohazard 7 Resident Evil Cloud Version’ on the Nintendo Switch, a streaming-only version of 2017’s 'Resident Evil 7.' To play this game, you’d need a stable internet connection at all times.
Here’s Why Earth Isn’t Red — Hint: It’s Because Of This Iron-Stealing Mineral
New research claims that Garnet, not magnetite, is stealing iron from the Earth’s crust. The researchers think that’s why Earth isn’t as red as Mars.
Your First Look At Red Hydrogen One, The First Holographic Smartphone
Red is making big promises with its upcoming Hydrogen One phone, chief of which is the device’s supposedly holographic display. Can the camera maker deliver?
Screen Sharing Comes To Google Duo: Here’s How It Works
Tech support, now on Google Duo. The video calling app now lets users share whatever is happening on their screens, but for now the feature doesn't seem to be working as well as Google wants.
The Fifth Element Director Luc Besson Accused Of Drugging, Raping Woman In Paris
Luc Besson is the latest to be accused of rape, adding to the growing list of men in Hollywood alleged with sexual misconduct. Besson denies the allegations against him.
Beyond Face ID: Apple Patents Technology That Can Scan Under Your Skin
The future iPhone may not only scan your face, but your veins as well. A patent Apple filed in 2015 illustrates a technology that can scan beneath the skin and into the veins, which could deliver more accurate recognition.
