Articles by Carl Velasco
Change Your Password Right Now, Says Twitter: Here’s What Happened
Twitter asks everyone to change their passwords in light of a bug that it says it has already resolved. No accounts were compromised, and there is no evidence of password misuse, the company stresses.
E.Coli Outbreak Linked To Romaine Lettuce Kills 1 In California
Someone has now died because of the E.coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. 25 states are now affected, and the CDC confirms cases have grown to 121, 52 of which required hospitalization.
Cambridge Analytica Officially Shuts Down Over Facebook Data Scandal
Cambridge Analytica, a key player in Facebook’s series of data scandals, has officially shut down. Employees were reportedly told to pack up and leave their offices immediately.
Wear OS Is Getting A Lot Smarter Thanks To New Assistant Features
More Google Assistant features are coming to Wear OS, the company's newly renamed smartwatch platform. Included are Smart suggestions, a better implementation of My Day, and Actions.
Hulu Renews ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ For Season 3
'The Handmaid’s Tale’ is a bleak, brutal, relentless picture of America who sees women as vessels for childbirth and nothing more. It’s returning for a third season, Hulu has confirmed.
LG G7 ThinQ Now Official: Notch, Assistant Button, And Everything Else You Need To Know
LG announces the G7 ThinQ, with an all-new notch design, a dedicated Google Assistant button, a Boombox Speaker, and a super bright screen. Release date and pricing are to be determined.
Facebook To Launch Smart Speaker In International Markets First: Here’s Why
To avoid adding insult to its data privacy injury, Facebook will be releasing its smart speakers in international markets first. It’s smart enough to know the Cambridge Analytica scandal is still fresh in the minds of U.S. folks.
Mark Ruffalo Spoiled The Ending For ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ A Year Ago And We Just Ignored It
The internet thought Mark Ruffalo was just joking when he seemingly spoiled 'Avengers: Infinity War' in an interview last year. Well, turns out he wasn’t joking.
Nintendo Switch Under Investigation For Possible Patent Infringement: Here’s What The Switch Allegedly Copied
Nintendo takes another legal blow as Gamevice, fresh from a filed lawsuit against the Switch last year, seeks to end Switch imports in the country. Like the first attempt, the investigation will likely go nowhere.
Flat Earthers Say You Can’t Fall Off The Edge Of The Earth Because Of ‘Pac-Man’
Flat Earthers can now explain why we never fall off the edge of the Earth. Remember those portals in 'Pac-Man'? Yup, that’s how it works, they say.
64 GB Not Enough? Samsung Releases 128 And 256 GB Models For Galaxy S9, S9 Plus
Heads up, Samsung fans, there are new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus models headed to the United States. They just have bigger storage space, though, and nothing else.
Facebook Is Redesigning Messenger To Make It Simpler, Cleaner, Faster
Facebook is radically redesigning its Messenger app to cut certain bloat and make a cleaner, simpler interface. Messenger Lite users, is it time to switch back?
Boeing Throws Shade At SpaceX, Says Falcon Heavy Is ‘Too Small’ For Deep Space
Like children fighting over who’s the best, Boeing is going after SpaceX in a new website, calling the Falcon Heavy insufficient for NASA’s deep space exploration needs. It’s also making bold claims about the Space Launch System.
Facebook Rolling Out Reddit-Style Downvote Button To More Users: Pros And Cons
Facebook lends users a better way to communicate with a new and experimental downvote button that’s similar to Reddit. Perhaps it’s too optimistic that people will use it properly.
Apple Might Stop Including A Free Lightning To Headphone Jack Adapter This Year
The three iPhone models rumored to arrive this year won’t come with a free headphone jack adapter, analysts predict. Apple may truly be phasing out wire-based experiences once and for all.
Sonos Planning To Launch A Home Theater Smart Speaker: What We Know
Sonos might soon announce a soundbar and smart speaker hybrid as just-published regulatory filings suggest. Like the Sonos One, this device might be able to support voice commands, a first for soundbars from Sonos.
Harvey Weinstein Thinks Hollywood Will Eventually Forgive Him, According To Piers Morgan
Harvey Weinstein apparently thinks Hollywood will welcome him again one day despite multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. That’s according to Piers Morgan, who thinks Weinstein is a fascinating character.
What’s The Longest Straight Path On Earth You Can Take Without Hitting Land?
Researchers confirm that the longest straight line on Earth by sea without hitting land begins in Pakistan and ends at Russia. They also found the longest straight line by land without hitting the water.
Datamine Reveals New Costumes For ‘Super Mario Odyssey,’ Including Zombie And Santa
A new ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ datamine reveals the new costumes coming to the game at some point. Nintendo might make them official during E3, or perhaps earlier.
The Speakers On LG G7 ThinQ Is Reportedly 10 Times Louder Than Other Smartphones
LG is upping the ante in the audio department. Rumors say its next flagship, believed to be the G7 ThinQ, will feature a so-called Boombox Speaker that’s over ten times louder than any smartphone.
Don’t Be Fooled: The ‘Warrior Woman’ Rock On Mars Isn’t Proof Of An Early Civilization
A new rock formation on Mars is being hailed as proof that an ancient civilization once existed on the planet. Don’t believe it — it’s your mind playing tricks on you.
Stranger Things Season 3 Begins Filming: What To Expect
Heads up, ‘Stranger Things’ fans: Season 3 has officially begun production. Expect to see new faces in town, plus more Erica Sinclair, and the development of Mike and Eleven’s relationship.
Upcoming Google Operating System ‘Fuchsia’ Will Run Android Apps: Why That’s A Big Deal
Google’s in-development Fuchsia operating system will be able to run Android apps, as shown in leaked codes. It’s a critical feature if Google intends to fully replace Android with Fuchsia.
Why The Heck Are We Sending Cotton To Space?
Humans will send cotton to the International Space Station for experimentation. It’s part of the Cotton Sustainability Challenge, which aims to find more sustainable ways of growing cotton through efficient water management.
Apple Is Done With 3D Touch, Says Trusted Analyst
The rumored 6.1-inch iPhone for 2018 won’t have 3D Touch functionality. It’ll be removed entirely from future models as Apple tries to cut costs in display construction.
MoviePass No Longer Allows You To Watch The Same Movie More Than Once
MoviePass won’t let you watch a film twice unlike before. The move is part of the company’s plan not to bleed even more money because of its too-good-to-be-true service.
Nintendo Announces New RPG Game For Smartphones Called ‘Dragalia Lost,’ Coming This Summer
‘Dragalia Lost’ is Nintendo’s next smartphone game. For now, not much can be said about the RPG title, but it’ll launch this summer in Asian markets before eventually rolling out to North American and European gamers.
Sprint To Offer Two Unlimited Lines For $70, But Only If You’re 55 Or Older
On May 18, Sprint will unveil a plan called Unlimited 55+, its answer to T-Mobile’s plan of the same name. With it, seniors get two unlimited lines for $70 a month plus global roaming perks.
There Might Be A #MeToo Show Hosted By Charlie Rose, One Of The Accused Harassers
There’s a #MeToo series in the works starring Charlie Rose, one of the men accused of sexual misconduct. In it, he’ll interview other disgraced men to hear their stories.
Scientists Identify 44 Genetic Risks For Depression, And Everyone Carries At Least Some Of Them
Some people regard depression as just a feeling that can be solved by positive thinking. As a new large-scale study proves, it ties in with our genetics.
