Articles by Carl Velasco
Extreme Morning Sickness During Pregnancy Identified In 2 Genes
A new study suggests that morning sickness might be genetic. A researcher, who herself had suffered from a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum, found two genes that potentially increase risks of morning sickness.
You Can Now Have Admin Privileges In A Messenger Group Chat
Facebook Messenger has been updated to include admin privileges. Group chat admin can now approve new members, remove them, and promote them to admin status.
Monster Hunter: World Deviljho Update Now Live: New Special Assignment, Balance Changes, And More
The Deviljho update for ‘Monster Hunter: World’ has now gone live. With it comes new weapons, balance changes, and a new monster with a ravenous appetite.
Officials Caution About Possible Measles Exposure In St. Louis, Missouri
Health officials are concerned about a possible measles exposure in the state of Missouri. A man infected with the virus apparently went into a museum and might have transmitted the virus in the air.
YouTube Will Place More Ads In Music Videos To Nudge You Into Paying For Its Streaming Service
YouTube will soon launch a music streaming service, its answer to Spotify and Apple Music. How does it plan on attracting converting free users into subscribers? Bombarding them with ads, of course.
European Space Agency Announces ‘Ariel’ Mission That’ll Study Exoplanets
The European Space Agency wants to demystify exoplanets. To do so, it’s going to launch a mission called Ariel in 2028 to study their properties.
HTC Reveals Midrange Desire 12 And Desire 12 Plus, Complete With ‘Liquid Surface’ Design
HTC has unveiled two new midrange phones: the Desire 12 and the Desire 12 Plus. The devices won’t win any specs competitions, but they are still gorgeous-looking handsets.
Melting Glaciers Reach Point Of No Return, According to Scientist: Polar Ice Caps Doomed To Melt
According to scientists, the melting of Earth’s glaciers has reached a point of no return. Because of continuous climate change, it’s now impossible for the planet’s glacial volume to ever reach a better state.
Huawei P20 Pro Rumored To Feature 40-Megapixel Rear Shooter, Which Is Only 1 Of Its 3 Rear Cameras
The Huawei P20 Pro will sport a 40-megapixel rear camera alongside a telephoto lens and a monochrome sensor. Huawei is expected to unveil the P20 Pro, alongside two other P-series phones, on March 27.
Google Is Trying To Take On Amazon Via Product Placements On Google Search
Google is going to debut Shopping Actions, which will allow U.S. retailers to pay Google for their products to be featured in Search results. The new feature could create competition for Amazon.
NASA Lifts Ban On Radioactive Batteries Powered By Plutonium For Mission Proposals
NASA has relaxed its policies against the use of radioisotope thermoelectric generators for future space missions. Now, scientists may be able to submit proposals to the Discovery program, even if they involve using plutonium-238.
Kansas Suffers Measles Outbreak, Now With 10 Cases Across Different Counties
The measles outbreak in Kansas has infected more people, expanding to two other counties. Health departments are concerned that there’ll be more cases over time, as measles is a highly contagious virus.
Google Play Instant Lets You Try Games Before Downloading And Installing
Google has announced Google Play Instant, a way to try game demos without installing the full version. The new feature, which is based off Instant Apps, will become available in a matter of months.
Self-Driving Uber Car Kills Pedestrian, Raising Questions About Safety Of Autonomous Cars
An Uber self-driving car has killed a woman in Tempe, Arizona, one of the ride-hailing company’s testing locations for a driverless future. The tragic accident comes as a reminder that self-driving cars aren’t 100 percent safe yet.
NASA Might Send A Drone To Mars In Addition To New Rover
The Mars 2020 rover mission could be a trip for two. NASA is reportedly testing a drone that will fly and examine Mars from above.
Apple Reportedly Manufacturing Its Own MicroLED Displays, Which Are Harder To Make Than OLEDs
Suppliers have ample reason to worry about Apple’s next move. The Cupertino company is reportedly developing its own MicroLED in-house for its future products, which could cause a seismic shift in the smartphone industry.
Game-Changing Stem Cell Treatment Gives Multiple Sclerosis Patients Hope
Stem cell transplants may be the answer to multiple sclerosis. A new study found that haematopoietic stem cell transplantation was highly successful in diminishing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis patients.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 Scheduled For The US This August As A PlayStation 4 Exclusive
Sega has finally given a western release date for ‘Yakuza Kiwami 2.’ The remake of the 2006 original makes its way to the United States this August.
Google Adds Swipe-Up-To-Unlock Feature On Android Auto For Less Distracted Driving
Some users are seeing a new feature on Android Auto that allows them to unlock the phone by swiping up. It appears Google is striking a balance between preventing distracted driving and giving drivers convenient access to certain features.
Mice Eventually Change Their Appearance After Frequent Exposure To Humans
Dogs, pigs, and rabbits aren’t the only animals that change their appearance and behavior due to domestication. It appears mice go through similar changes as well, according to a new study.
Google Maps Is Now Wheelchair-Friendly: Here’s How To Find Wheelchair Accessible Routes
Google Maps now accommodates people with disabilities by adding the ability to see which routes are wheelchair accessible. It’s rolling out initially to several cities with busy transits and large city centers.
Microsoft Will Give You ‘Sea Of Thieves’ For Free If You Buy An Xbox One X
Microsoft has announced a pretty sweet deal. From March 18 through 24, every person who buys a brand-new Xbox One X will get ‘Sea of Thieves’ free of charge.
Budget Android Go Phones Alcatel 1X And 3V To Be Released In The US
Alcatel is releasing two of its new phones in the United States. They’re the 1X and 3V, with the 1X being one of the first Android Go phones in the market.
Abortions Are Safe And Effective, Says Study, But The Quality Of Care Varies From State To State
Getting an abortion in the United States is safe and effective, generally speaking. However, state restrictions play a huge role in affecting the quality of abortion care for women, according to a new landmark study.
Microsoft Apparently Forcing Windows 10 Users To Open Edge Via Mail Links
Microsoft has done several steps in the past to convince people that its Edge browser is better than the others. Now, however, it’s basically forcing Edge onto Windows 10 users.
The New Space Race: Vladimir Putin Says Russia Will Beat US To Mars
Vladimir Putin wants Russia to land on Mars before the United States does. So, it’s launching a Mars mission in 2019, earlier than NASA’s own Mars exploration program.
Lyft Is Trying To Be The Netflix Of Ride-Hailing Services: Monthly Subscription Plans Start At $199
Lyft wants its customers to think of ride-hailing as a streaming service. The company is experimenting with monthly subscription plans for those who ride Lyft a lot.
Babies Are Able To Think Logically Before They Can Even Learn To Speak, New Study Claims
Babies might actually be smarter than you think. According to a new study, they are capable of logical reasoning well before they develop speech and language abilities.
Cut The Bloat Out: Facebook Lite Is Coming To The US And Other Developed Countries
Facebook is bringing Facebook Lite to developed countries, including the United States. The app is a stripped-down variant of the main one that cuts down on bloat and leaves the user with bare essentials.
Salmonella Cases Linked To Kratom Are Increasing, CDC Says
Health officials are now investigating kratom supplements as the number of salmonella cases linked to kratom increases. To date, there have been 87 cases in the kratom-based salmonella outbreak.
