Articles by Carl Velasco
Amazon Prime Jumps From $99 A Year To $119: Still Worth It?
Heads up, Amazon Prime members: the company is raising annual subscription fees to $119. The price hike applies for students as well, bringing the annual cost to $59.
Apple Confirms AirPort Line Of Routers Will Be Discontinued: Get Them While They Last
Apple finally halts its line of AirPort Wi-Fi base stations years after it closed the hardware unit responsible for developing them. The AirPort products will still be on sale while supplies last.
Google Debuts Standalone ‘Tasks’ App For A Simpler And Uncluttered To-Do Experience
Google’s new Tasks app offers standard to-do list functionalities in a clean, simple, and no-frills package. Better yet, it’s part of G Suite, meaning it might stay here for a while, unlike Google’s other failed projects.
Asteroid Impact Experiment Shows That Asteroids Could Have Brought Water To Earth
The origin of water is still a big mystery. A new experiment suggests that the Earth’s water could have come from asteroids that hit the planet during its early life.
Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Scandal To Get Film Adaptation In The Style Of Oscar-Winning Film ‘Spotlight’
Disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein will be the subject of an upcoming film detailing the various threats journalists received when digging up allegations of his sexual assault and rape. The film will be based on Pulitzer Prize-winning reports.
Expect To See Unskippable Ads On Snapchat Soon
Snap Inc. will begin testing six-seconds ads on Snapchat this May, which users won’t be able to skip. It’s a drastic move that indicates the company is struggling to pull revenue.
Google Also Changes Android’s Gun Emoji To A Water Pistol
Google updates Android’s gun emoji to look like a water pistol years after Apple did the same thing. Google is one of the later companies to adapt the new design into its software.
Ford Pulls All But Two Car Models In US Market
Only two sedan models will be available in Ford’s North American lineup. As part of austerity measures, the carmaker is shifting investment from traditional cars to SUVs and trucks.
Instagram Now Allows You To Export Photos, User Info, And More: Here’s How
Like on Twitter and Facebook, you can now get a copy of your entire Instagram data. Simply go to Instagram web, submit your email, and wait for up to 48 hours.
Astronomers Weave The Largest 3D Map Of Milky Way Using Gaia Space Telescope
The Gaia spacecraft is releasing the biggest map of the Milky Way to date, containing information on nearly 2 billion stars. The DR2 data release could help shed light on mysteries of the universe.
Amazon Teases ‘Fire TV Cube,’ Will Reportedly Come With Far-Field Microphones Like Echo Devices
Amazon is close to unveiling what’s called the Fire TV Cube. The device is rumored to have Echo-like voice command capabilities and also act as your everyday streaming device.
Avengers: Infinity War Review Roundup: Does Marvel Deliver?
'Avengers: Infinity War' is a bold, ambitious, and massive entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Critics praise the film’s scale, but nitpick some its weaknesses such as character building and pacing.
Microsoft Is Working On Slimmed-Down Version Of Its OS Called Windows 10 Lean
Windows 10 Lean is a slimmed-down Windows edition that does away with apps, drivers, and tools, saving you up to 2 GB of space. It’s not clear who it’s for, though, and what Microsoft plans to do with it.
Scientists Are Proposing To Sequence DNA Of All Life On Earth As Part Of BioGenome Project
The Earth BioGenome Project aims to sequence genomes of all known life on Earth. The project, which will invoke the help of scientists in the global scale, is expected to cost billions of dollars and take a decade to finish.
Xbox One To Get 120 Hz Support In May: Why High Refresh Rates Matter
Xbox One users who have high refresh rate monitors should be pretty pleased with the console’s upcoming May update. Microsoft is finally bringing 120 Hz support to the system, which will make games smoother and more visually dynamic.
The Nintendo Switch May Have Finally Been Hacked Once And For All
A new exploit called Fusée Gelée leaves millions of Switch units permanently vulnerable unless Nintendo tweaks the console’s code in the manufacturing stage. The hack might eventually lead to piracy.
Alcohol Drinkers Have More Bad Bacteria In Their Mouths, According To New Study
There’s a link that connects regular alcohol consumption to bad oral bacterial health, a new study claims. This in turn might lead to not only gum disease but also cancer and heart complications.
Get Legendaries Raikou And Entei Are On ‘Pokémon Ultra Sun’ And ‘Ultra Moon’ For Free: Here’s How
Entei and Raikou are free to get if you’re a ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’ and ‘Ultra Sun’ and ‘Ultra Moon' player. Both Legendaries are available in the United States until April 29.
Wikipedia Adds Pop-Up Page Previews So You Can Avoid Plunging Deep Into A Rabbit Hole
Avoid going into the rabbit hole with page previews on Wikipedia. The new feature shows a brief description of a hyperlinked topic, negating the need to open a new article and get distracted by unrelated information.
State Health Officials Issue Measles Exposure Warning For Tri-State Area
If you’re in any of the tri-state cities of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, beware of a possible measles exposure. European tourists carrying the disease went around town and apparently spread the disease.
Even NASA Is Puzzled By These Ice Circles In The Arctic Ocean
NASA can only speculate about these mysterious ice circles in Beaufort Sea in the Arctic Ocean. The photograph was part of NASA’s Operation IceBridge, which aims to map the region’s land and sea ice.
Some Gmail Users Are Getting Spam Apparently Sent By Themselves
Google says Gmail accounts seeing weight loss and growth supplements spam from Telus have not been compromised. This is despite the fact that the spam emails appear to have been sent from their own accounts.
Netflix Documentary ‘Mercury 13’ Reveals All-Female Astronaut Team Shunned By NASA
The United States could have been the first to send a woman to space, new documentary ‘Mercury 13’ reveals. However, it canceled the program for uncertain reasons before it could be completed.
Facebook To Put Pre-Roll Ads In More Videos: Will They Appear In Your News Feed?
Expect to see pre-roll ads in more parts of Facebook than before. The company is starting to roll them out more broadly following successful trials, and perhaps they’ll soon become a staple of the Facebook experience.
Orbital ATK OmegA Vying For US Air Force Funding: Can It Compete With SpaceX And Others?
OmegA is Orbital ATK’s proposed rocket for the U.S. Air Force’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program. It’s competing with big names for funding, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others.
Android Fans, Rejoice: LG G7 ThinQ Has A Physical Button For Google Assistant
Google Assistant will work hand in hand with the forthcoming LG G7 ThinQ. It will even have a dedicated button for it, just like the Bixby button on newer Samsung Galaxy phones.
Apple To Replace Swollen MacBook Pro Batteries, But Only Some Models Are Eligible
If the battery on your non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro expanded for some reason, you can take it to Apple for a battery replacement. It’s completely free and valid until five years after the initial retail purchase.
Nintendo Labo Review Roundup: Nintendo’s Funky New Cardboard Accessories — Innovative Or Gimmicky?
Nintendo Labo, the company’s quirky new cardboard-based accessories for the Switch, is finally here. Are they truly innovative or just a flash in the pan? Here’s what the critics are saying.
Dengue Vaccine Should Only Be Used On People Who’ve Had Dengue Before, Says World Health Organization
The World Health Organization warns not to get a Dengvaxia shot if you haven’t previously contracted dengue, as it could be dangerous. Doing so puts you at risk of developing a more serious disease.
Marijuana-Based Drug For Seizures Gets Unanimous Recommendation From FDA Committee
An FDA advisory committee gave the go-ahead for Epidiolex, a marijuana-based drug that treats two rare and severe forms of epilepsy. The FDA is scheduled to vote this June.
