Articles by Carl Velasco
Huawei P20, P20 Pro Have The Best Cameras, According To DxOMark Rankings
Huawei’s new P20 and P20 Pro flagships have toppled the Galaxy S9’s DxOMark reign, scoring 102 and 109, respectively. But do the results matter if the phones likely won’t come to the United States?
With The Launch Of TESS, NASA Heads Into 'New Era Of Exoplanet Research'
NASA hopes to find even more Earth-sized exoplanets with its forthcoming TESS mission. The new satellite will continue the work of the Kepler Space Telescope, which is expected to run out of fuel soon.
The Huawei P20 Also Has A Notch, But You Can Hide It
Notch or no notch? That is the question. Huawei P20 copies the iPhone X’s notch design but gives it a unique twist by letting users remove it if so they choose.
The Wear OS Developer Preview With Android P Is Here, And It’s All About Battery Saving
Google makes its newly minted Wear OS platform finally available as a preview. It offers Dark UI as a native system theme, and a suite of battery-saving options.
Huawei Unveils Porsche Design Mate RS With 512 GB Storage, In-Screen Fingerprint Scanner, And An Insane Price
Huawei’s new Porsche Design Mate RS is its latest flagship with a crazy price tag. The $2,000+ phone comes with 512 GB of storage, two fingerprint scanners, and a premium-tier look, plus the specs to match.
The Palm Smartphone Reportedly Making A Comeback Thanks To TCL And Verizon
The Palm line of smartphones may be returning. TCL and Verizon are reportedly partnering up to create a Palm-branded device for the modern audience, but details remain thin.
The Cleveland Fertility Clinic Embryo Failure Is Actually Far Worse Than Originally Thought
4,000 frozen eggs and embryos were destroyed after the alarm system of a storage tank in a Cleveland fertility clinic malfunctioned. Further investigation reveals a history of problems with the storage units.
Facebook Having Cold Feet Over Smart Speaker Unveiling Because Of Data Collection Scandal
Facebook has delayed the announcement of its proprietary connected home speaker devices in light of the Cambridge Analytica scandal. They’re still on schedule to be released this year, though.
Apple Makes Once-Exclusive iMac Pro Accessories Available For All Users
Space Gray variants of Apple’s Mac accessories are now up for sale, with them previously being exclusive to the $5,000 iMac Pro. They cost $20 more than their White-and-Silver counterparts, though.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Unveiled: Same Design, Slightly Better Specs, Still Not Coming To The US
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S comes with a top-of-the-line processor, wireless charging, and a new dual camera system. It costs half as much as the iPhone X, but unfortunately will never reach U.S. customers.
Dentists Voice Out Support For 7-Day Limit For Opioid Prescriptions
The American Dental Association becomes one of the first major health units to advocate support for statutory limits on opioid prescriptions. All dentists are encouraged to uphold new policies to curb America’s growing opioid crisis.
The 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Includes Apple CarPlay And Amazon Alexa, But No Android Auto
The new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, out this summer, will come with Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa support. It’s not clear, though, if or when Android Auto support will be included.
Apple Will Slash The Price Of iPhone X To Just $899, According To Analyst
Three new iPhone X models are due this year, several analysts say. One of them being the standard 5.8-inch variant that’s basically the same as the current one but with a $100 price cut.
NASA: Nope, We Won’t Be Buying Falcon Heavy Rockets From SpaceX
NASA doesn’t want to use Falcon Heavy Rockets for future missions because its payload is too small. However, it might still purchase some for other uses.
iOS Camera App Bug Could Open Up Malicious Website On iPhone: Here’s How To Avoid It
The Camera app on iOS has a buggy QR code scanner. It can be used to fool users into thinking they’re going to be taken to a particular website, but actually, they might end up in a malicious site instead.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice For Xbox One Confirmed, Coming This April 11 With Discount
Heads up, Xbox One users: 'Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice' is coming to your system on April. Plus you can shave 10 percent off the retail price if you preorder now or buy the title during its first week.
So A Neural Network Just Created Creatures In ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ And They’re Really Weird
A research scientist just used a recurrent neural network to generate new ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ creatures. The results are nothing short of weird and occasionally hilarious.
Restaurants Involved In Norovirus Outbreak Reopen: Are They Safe Now?
The Windjammer Restaurant and the Upper Deck Pub spent two full days sanitizing everything inside the restaurants following reports of a norovirus outbreak. Now, the sites have reopened.
It Just Got Worse: Facebook Has Been Collecting Phone Call, Messaging Data From Android Users
Facebook has been collecting SMS and call records all these years, according to Twitter users who noticed so while looking in their Facebook history file. The news comes amid the company’s Cambridge Analytics scandal.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Punched A Hole In The Ionosphere In 2017
As rockets become more reusable and less costly to develop, engineers must be mindful of how certain launch trajectories affect Earth. For instance, last year’s Falcon 9 launch actually punched a hole in the ionosphere.
Can Meditation Really Improve A Woman’s Sex Life?
A new study looks into whether there’s a link between mindfulness meditation and women’s sex life. As it turns out, women who engage in meditative practices are more likely to report improved sexual functioning.
Pregnant Women Who Exercise Might Have Shorter Labor, Says New Study
Exercising during pregnancy might lead to shorter labor periods when it’s time to give birth. However, pregnant women should take cautionary steps before engaging in strenuous physical activity.
An Artist Just Hid $10,000 Worth Of Cryptocurrency In Lego Artworks: Can You find It?
An artist used an algorithm to hide cryptocurrency in every artwork in his new collection, 'New Money.' Everyone can try cracking it, and whoever does so gets to keep the money.
Apple Reportedly Launching Cheap iPad For Students, Teachers In Upcoming Chicago Event
Apple will launch a low-cost iPad model in a forthcoming event in Chicago. This device, in addition to a rumored low-cost MacBook, are part of a bigger plan for Apple to conquer the education market.
You’ll No Longer Be Able To Buy A OnePlus 5T In North America, So Here’s An Alternative
OnePlus just announced that it has officially ended sales of the OnePlus 5T just four months after it began selling them. The move is because of overwhelming demand, according to the company.
The Origami-Like Wings Of Earwigs Could Inform How We Design Foldable Devices
A team of researchers just studied how an earwig folds and unfurls its wings, which appear to employ mechanisms that violate the rules of origami. It’s yet another case of nature influencing design and technology.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Might Have An In-Display Fingerprint Sensor After All
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 might come with an in-display fingerprint sensor, contradicting earlier reports suggesting it wasn’t planning to. The company is reportedly still trying to work out a proper implementation.
Possible Mumps Outbreak In Delaware After Dance Festival, Health Officials Warn
Residents in Wilmington, Delaware, might have suffered from a possible mumps outbreak following a dance festival. State health officials are advising those who think they might have the virus to call their doctor as soon as possible.
Snap Unveils ‘Map Explore’ Feature For Easier Stalking: Here’s How It Works
The new Map Explore feature in Snapchat allows users to see what their friends are up to in real-time. It is an extension of Snap Map, which was launched last year.
Instagram Finally Tweaks Its Feed Algorithm So You Can See Newer Posts
After years of complaints, Instagram is finally introducing changes to its newsfeed that’ll highlight newer posts. However, don’t expect a complete reversion to the old chronological algorithm.
