Articles by Carl Velasco
Goodbye To Google Play Music, Hello To New YouTube Music Service
Google is replacing Play Music with a new service that costs the same. Reportedly launching on May 22, it’s the company’s latest effort to catch up to rivals Spotify and Apple Music.
Facebook Gets Archived Stories, Cloud Saving, And Voice Posts
Facebook is bringing three new features to its mobile app, one of which raises concerns about data privacy. Would you be willing to use Facebook as a photo storage in the cloud?
Hippo Poop Can Literally Kill Fish In Rivers: Study
In the Mara River, more than 4,000 hippos excrete 9.3 tons of waste every day. When it decomposes, it depletes oxygen levels and creates chemicals toxic to fish, potentially killing them.
Deadpool 2 Review Roundup: Marvel’s Foul-Mouthed Hero Returns For A Worthy, Still R-Rated Follow-Up
Reviews for ‘Deadpool 2’ are mostly positive, with critics praising the lewd superhero and the film’s successful attempts to upend the typical superhero movie formula. Deadpool 2 comes out May 18.
Google Pixel Buds Gets New Tricks: Power It On, Skip Tracks Just By Tapping
Google’s Pixel Buds gets new gesture controls: double tap to skip, and triple tap to turn them on or off. Switching to a different audio source is now also much easier.
HTC’s Latest Android Smartphone Is Powered By Blockchain
HTC’s upcoming Blockchain phone, called Exodus, will support all sorts of cryptocurrencies. These phones might even serve as nodes for HTC’s vision of a native blockchain network.
Physically Exhausting Jobs May Shorten Men’s Lifespan: Study
Working out is good for your health. Or is it? A new study has found that physically demanding jobs may actually endanger your overall health.
Mr. Robot’s Rami Malek Turns Into Freddie Mercury In ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Biopic: Check Out The Trailer
Rami Malek is Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in the upcoming biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,' the trailer for which has now been released. Will the film explore the iconic musician’s bisexuality?
On The Way To Mars, NASA Satellite Snaps A Photo Of Earth And Moon
The MarCO CubeSats accompanying the InSight lander headed to Mars wanted to check if the journey is going well, so it snapped a photo of its antenna. But there were a couple of photobombers.
The Microsoft Surface Hub 2 Is A 50.5-Inch Digital Whiteboard With Extremely Thin Bezels
Microsoft is trying to reinvent office collaborations with its follow-up to the Surface Hub, called Surface Hub 2. It’s a 50.5-inch touchscreen whiteboard with a resolution higher than 4K that specializes in team-based workspaces.
Nintendo Will Release A Famicom Mini Loaded With Manga Games, But Only In Japan
A Weekly Shonen Jump edition of the Famicom Mini is headed to Japan on July 7. Interested customers from America will have to ship it, though, as Nintendo doesn’t seem to be planning on a stateside rollout.
Offline Mode For Gmail Starts Rolling Out To Users: Here’s How To Enable It
Gmail’s offline mode, announced alongside the email client’s major redesign, now started rolling out to more users. With it, users can compose, read, and send emails even without a Wi-Fi connection.
Guillermo Del Toro Is Making A Horror Anthology Series For Netflix
Netflix has ordered a horror anthology series to be helmed by Guillermo del Toro, famed for his iconic monsters and masterful command of the fantasy/horror genre. The show has yet to receive an episode count and premiere date.
Microsoft’s Accessibility Controller For Xbox Leaks Ahead Of E3
Microsoft is reportedly unveiling a new Xbox accessibility controller at its upcoming E3 controllers. As with everything these days, the peripheral just got leaked on the internet.
GMO Food To Get Labels Beginning 2020: What Is GMO?
GMO products will now get labels indicating as such. The Department of Agriculture has now submitted guidelines on proper GMO labeling, and one of the solutions is to refer to GMO products as ‘bioengineered.’
BMW Wireless Car Charger Coming Soon, But You Can’t Buy It
Wireless charging may just be the next big thing in the electric vehicle industry. BMW is gearing up for a program that’ll install a charging pad on your garage for your 530e hybrid, but its availability will be extremely limited.
Fox Renews ‘Gotham’ For Final Season, Will Have New Time Slot This Fall
Fox has given 'Gotham' a fifth and final season after continuously struggling in the ratings department. The forthcoming stretch will consist of 13 episodes, enough to give the whole show syndication prospects.
Ring Doorbell Users, Watch Out: New Flaws Lets Others Spy On You Even After Changing Passwords
You’d expect that changing your password will disable anyone from getting access to your devices, but for Ring doorbells, that’s unfortunately not the case. A security flaw within Ring doorbells is leaving many users vulnerable to spying.
Bayonetta Creators Reportedly Working On A New Game That Will Redefine The Action Genre
Platinum Games has something else in the pipeline besides 'Bayonetta 3.' The studio is working on a new title that it claims will change the way we think about the action genre.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Canceled After 5 Seasons At Fox, But NBC Saves The Day
After five seasons, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ is finished. Fox devastated fans after it confirmed that the show is canceled, but there’s still a chance for a sixth season.
Taking Antibiotics May Be Linked To Increased Risk For Kidney Stones
The prevalence of kidney stones in the United States has risen dramatically over the past decades. A new study asserts antibiotics may have had something to do with that.
Capcom Confirms ‘Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate’ Headed To Nintendo Switch This August
Capcom is releasing ‘Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate’ for the Nintendo Switch on Aug. 28. The game bundles everything from previous 'Generations' and 'XX' titles while introducing fresh new elements.
Better Late Than Never: iPhone X Now Supports YouTube HDR Playback
The YouTube app for iOS has now finally enabled HDR playback. iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X users can now watch content with greater colors, better contrast, and more dynamic visual clarity overall.
Pixel Watch To Be Announced Alongside Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL This Fall
Rumors say Google will unveil a new Pixel Watch this fall, right alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. It appears Google might be planning to showcase three smartwatches.
File Explorer Finally Gets Dark Mode In New Windows 10 Build: Check It Out
The latest Windows 10 build introduces a dark theme for File Explorer, plus a new cloud clipboard, and more options for Sets. An official rollout is scheduled later this year.
These Simple Dietary Changes May Help Reduce Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Though there is no known cure for osteoarthritis, a number of simple dietary changes could help, according to a new study. A combination of exercise, lifestyle changes, and daily fish oil consumption might benefit patients.
The Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Is Only Getting Worse
The CDC has now recorded 149 cases of illnesses linked to romaine lettuce, with 29 states affected. At this rate, the E. coli outbreak is expected to worsen overtime.
The New Neo Geo Mini Comes Preloaded With 40 Games
SNK just announced the Neo Geo Mini, a rerelease of the 1990 original. It has 40 games preinstalled and comes with a classic arcade cabinet design.
Google Drive Gets Fresh New Material Design Look To Match Gmail
Google has updated Drive with a bunch of Material Design tweaks, bringing its look closer to Gmail’s latest redesign. The new interface goes live for all users in the coming weeks.
Chris Brown Named In New Lawsuit: Woman Says She Was Raped At His House
A lawsuit is alleging that multiple episodes of sexual assault occurred during a party at Chris Brown’s house. The woman, who chose to remain anonymous, had been severely traumatized, according to her lawyer Gloria Allred.
