Articles by Carl Velasco
Apple CEO Tim Cook: Nope, Mac And iPad Will Not Merge
Tim Cook says he doesn’t like the idea of a Mac and iPad hybrid because he thinks that not what users want. His statements go against recent rumors suggesting Apple will merge the two platforms.
Google Is Going To Replace SMS With ‘Chat’: Here’s How It Works
Google plans to retire SMS texting in favor of RCS, a more dynamic form of text messaging. It’s relying on more than 50 carriers around the world, plus several smartphone manufacturers, to adopt the technology.
New Theory Suggests Violent History Behind The Creation Of Mars’s Two Moons
Phobos and Deimos may have formed following a collision between Mars and an object the size of asteroid Ceres. A new model suggests ejecta from the event lead to the creation of the two moons.
WhatsApp Gets ‘Dismiss As Admin’ Feature: Here’s What It Does
WhatsApp gets two new much-needed features. The first lets users remove a member’s administrator privileges without kicking them out of the group, and the second lets them pin high priority notifications at the top.
Most Southwest Flight 1380 Passengers Used Oxygen Masks Incorrectly: Here's How To Do It Properly During Emergency
Passengers of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 shared how not to wear an oxygen mask. Listen to the instructions carefully to avoid passing out during an emergency landing.
Facebook Allegedly Planning To Build Its Own Processors: What This Means For You
Mirroring Apple, Facebook is reportedly going to be developing its own processors for future hardware products. Offerings such as the Oculus Go and its planned smart speakers stand to benefit from in-house chips.
There Are Now 100 Million Amazon Prime Members: Should You Join Too?
Amazon Prime now boasts 100 million members, a stunning achievement for Jeff Bezos’s company. Here are just some of the perks you’ll get when you join the $99-a-year program.
You Can Now Create Your Own Face Filters On Snapchat
Snapchat finally opens up its Lens Studio platform to let creators develop their custom face filters, aside from World Lenses. The company is releasing a handful of new templates to play around with.
Scientists Just Created An Enzyme That Eats Plastic, And It Was By Accident
By applying tweaks to a bacteria that can eat plastic, researchers accidentally produced an enzyme that can break down plastic in a much faster rate. The groundbreaking study could pave the way for more effective ways to fight plastic pollution.
A New Treatment For Hard-To-Treat Migraine May Finally Be Here
A new, more effective migraine drug may be on the way. It’s called erenumab, and in a series of tests, it cut down the frequency of headaches among migraine sufferers by half.
Samsung Rumored To Have Finished Galaxy S10 Design: Won’t Be The Foldable Smartphone Of Your Dreams
The Galaxy S10 won’t be the foldable smartphone long rumored to be in development. Instead, it’ll be just like a Galaxy S9 but with a front-facing 3D camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
A Seizure Drug Made From Marijuana Is This Close To Getting FDA Approval
GW Pharmaceuticals awaits FDA approval for Epidiolex, which contains an element derived from cannabis. It will treat children suffering from two rare forms of epilepsy by making their seizures less frequent.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Will Not Have A Single-Player Campaign
Don’t expect a traditional single-player campaign on the upcoming ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.’ Rumors say Treyarch and Activision are ditching the mode and will instead emphasize multiplayer experiences.
Intel’s New Accelerated Memory Scanning Feature Uses Your GPU To Look For Malware And Other Viruses
Intel is working with Microsoft to roll out a suite of hardware-based security improvements called Security Essentials. One of the many changes included is the ability to offload virus scanning to a GPU, which improves battery performance.
Here’s How Facebook Collects Your Data Even When You Never Use It
Facebook explains what kinds of data it collects and how, even from those who don’t actively use the site or don’t have an account at all. The move follows Mark Zuckerberg's recent appearance in front of the Congress.
CEO Reed Hastings Says $8 Billion In Content Spending Isn’t Enough As Netflix Hits 125 Million Subscribers
Netflix plans to spend $8 billion on original content this year. It seems an obscene amount of money, but when you think of the streaming service’s 125 million subscribers and counting, it suddenly doesn’t seem all that much.
Is Caffeine Good For The Heart? Yes, Says New Study
Regular caffeine consumption may be good for the heart after all, according to a new study that looked into the relationship between caffeine and arrhythmias. Beware of energy drinks, though.
11 Lions Found Dead In Uganda Via Suspected Poisoning
Lions from a wildlife park in Uganda were found dead in 11 suspected cases of poisoning. Lions are one of the animals included in the Red List of Threatened Species.
The ‘Terraria: Otherworld’ Project Is Now Canceled After Failing To Meet Expectations
Abandon all hope of ever seeing 'Terraria: Otherworld.' Re-Logic just canceled the supposed spinoff because development has not progressed to a point where the studio's expectations are met.
17 Reasons Why Fitbit Versa Is The Best Smartwatch Out There
The Fitbit Versa’s is the fitness company’s cheapest smartwatch yet, but don’t let the low price tag fool you. It’s just as good as its rivals out there, topped with unbeatable features focused on health and fitness.
Apple May Finally Allow Third-Party Watch Faces On Apple Watch
Maybe soon you’ll be able to choose from watch faces made by third parties on your Apple Watch. The latest watchOS beta has the code for it, though there’s no guarantee Apple will go through with it.
Japanese Engineer Builds A Massive Robot To Make His ‘Gundam’ Dreams Come True
Masaaki Nagumo proves dreams come true with his giant Mobile Suit Gundam, engineered to perfection. It walks, it shoots sponge balls, and just like in the series, it needs a pilot.
Essential Phone Drops To Just $400 On Amazon: Should You buy This Phone?
You can now get the Essential Phone for just $400 thanks to a new promotion on Amazon. Hurry, though, because it probably won’t last long.
LOOK: Nintendo Has A New Patent That’s Even More Bonkers Than Labo
Nintendo’s new patent illustrated multiple standalone screens that are able to communicate with each other. One example showed a ball traveling from one screen to another, simulating an illusion of continuity between the separate consoles.
Jeff Bezos-Owned Blue Origin To Receive Funding From US Military
Blue Origin is expanding its space tourism plans to accommodate military missions. Along with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and Orbital ATK, it’s one of the companies on track to receive Air Force funding.
Venus To Be Visible In The Night Sky Throughout April: Here’s How To Watch
Venus will shine brighter than usual all throughout this month. Make sure your binoculars are ready — check out this nightwatch guide to know when to get spectacular views.
Android P Will Have Gesture Navigation Similar To The iPhone X
Google just leaked a major feature on Android P. Get ready for using gestures on Android, which shouldn’t be too hard, because the iPhone X implements a similar interface.
Here’s How To Unlock Exclusive ‘Mega Man’ Armor In ‘Monster Hunter: World’
'Mega Man' invaded 'Monster Hunter: World' with exclusive new gear and some nostalgic music to go along with them. Crafting them, however, involves getting plenty of 'Mega Man' Tickets from a new event quest.
New 3-Month $30 MoviePass Deal Gives You 4 2D Movies Per Month, Plus iHeartRadio All Access
Get iHeartRadio’s All Access on demand service plus four movies each month via MoviePass for just $30, valid for three months. The new model is both an attempt to get new customers and bleed less money.
Russia Also Planning To Send Humans To The Moon
Russia confirms it plans to send humans to the moon and subsequently build a lunar space station there. The space race for the modern era, with heavyweight players the likes of SpaceX, seems to be in high gear.
