Articles by Carl Velasco
Researchers Create A New Type Of Superconductor Thanks To Graphene And The ‘Magic Angle’
A team of researchers have successfully turned graphene into an unconventional superconductor. They did it with something called the magic angle, and it was an accident.
People Are So Addicted To Opioids But They’re Not Even Better Than Painkillers, Says New Study
America’s opioid crisis is worsening at a point where health officials are encouraged to prescribe them only as a last resort. Well, it turns out painkillers may just be enough.
Netflix Is Adding Snapchat-Like Vertical Video Previews For Shows And Movies
Video previews will soon move into your Netflix app’s home screen. Coming this April, they are 30-second samples of original and licensed shows, helping you decide what to watch next.
Here’s Why Elephants Don't Get Cancer, According To A New Study
It’s an astonishing fact that elephants, one of the biggest mammals in the world, don’t get cancer. So a team of researchers looked into that and found an interesting discovery.
How To Export Motion Photos As GIFs On Google Pixel 2
Google has updated its Photos app on Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, bringing the option to export Motion Photos as GIFs. Beware, though: they come with pretty large file sizes.
Google Duo Now Lets You Leave Video Messages And Voicemail: Here’s How
Google Duo has just been updated on both iOS and Android. It now lets users leave voice or video messages when the recipient isn’t available.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4 Seems Practically Confirmed: Look At These Leaked Merch
The next game in the 'Call of Duty' series is going to be 'Black Ops 4.' That’s according to recently leaked GameStop listings that reveal the game’s merchandise.
Check Out This $400 Limited Edition ‘God Of War’ PlayStation 4 Pro Bundle That’s Coming April 20
Sony is launching a special edition PlayStation 4 Pro bundle on the same day as the release of the new 'God of War' title. It comes with a custom design console and controller, plus a physical copy of the game.
Apple Will Stop Accepting iTunes LP Album Formats: What Are They Again?
Apple is going to phase out iTunes LP, its format for interactive content that comes bundled with albums. Exactly why Apple has chosen to go this route remains unclear.
Apple’s Rumored Headphones To Feature Noise Canceling, Likely To Launch Later This Year
Apple’s currently-in-development over-ear headphones will reportedly feature noise canceling. Pricing and other details remain scarce, but it’s supposedly launching before the end of the year.
Waze Receives Update That Allows Riders To Select Who They Want To Carpool With
Waze just got updated with loads of new customization features. From now on, riders may now be able to select who they want to carpool with, and more.
Facebook Fights Fake News By Extending ‘Breaking News’ Label To More Publishers
Facebook’s experimental Breaking News label appears to be working quite well. The company just announced that it’s extending the tag to 50 more publishers in a variety of territories.
Zelda Fans, Rejoice: Nintendo Is Releasing A 5-Disc ‘Breath Of The Wild’ Soundtrack, But Only In Japan
Nintendo is bundling all tracks from 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and cramming them into a five-disc soundtrack boxed set complete with music from the game’s DLC trailers and more. It’ll only be available in Japan, though.
Light Marijuana Use Not Linked To Kidney Disease, According To New Study
A new study sheds light on the association between light marijuana use and developing chronic kidney disease. It turns out there’s no link between the two at all.
CDC Says The 2017-18 Flu Season Has Peaked, But Deaths Continue
The CDC says the flu season has peaked, and cases are starting to decline, signaling the end of one of America’s most deadliest flu periods. However, there will still be weeks and weeks of flu ahead.
This Xbox One X Deal Gets You Two Games And Extra Controller For $500
Newegg has an Xbox One X deal for $500 that includes ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ and ‘Destiny 2.’ Hurry, though, because there are only limited units available.
HTC U12 Specs Leaked: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6 GB RAM, Dual Cameras, And More
Like everything nowadays, the specs for HTC’s upcoming flagship has just leaked. The U12 will come packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip, feature up to 6 GB of RAM, include Edge Sense 2.0, and will launch this April.
Sprint Flex Lease Offer: Get The Apple iPhone X For 50 Percent Off, But With A Major Catch
Customers can now get the iPhone X from Sprint at a whopping 50 percent off via its Flex lease program. Is it really 50 percent less, though?
Amazon Alexa Is Having Some Major Issues: Voice Commands For Most People Aren’t Working
Many users were startled on March 2 when all of their Echo devices started becoming unresponsive, with Alexa unable to follow commands. It seems there’s been a problem with Amazon Web Services.
Players Upset Over The Nintendo Switch Resetting Play Time Logs After A Year
Nintendo Switch play time logs are being erased after a year, several players are surprised to discover. However, the erasure might not be permanent after all.
Facebook Is Testing A Way For You To Share Voice Clips As Status Updates
Facebook might soon add the ability to post voice clips as status updates. A select percentage of users in India is involved with the experiment, and there’s no telling whether Facebook plans to go through with it.
YouTube Thinks Artificial Intelligence Is The New Green Screen: Google Develops Super Easy Tool To Replace Backgrounds
Google has developed a tool that allows users to change their backgrounds without the need for a green screen. Available in limited beta, it is powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Mars Curiosity Rover Is Drilling The Red Planet Again, This Time With A New Method
Since the Mars Curiosity Rover hit a snag in 2016 that broke its ability to drill the Red Planet’s surface, NASA has been hard at work trying to fix it. Now, the space agency may finally be on to something.
The World’s Last Living Male Northern White Rhino Is In Really Bad Shape
The world is about to lose another animal to extinction. Sudan, the last living male northern white rhinoceros, is reportedly not in good health, signaling the possible end of his subspecies.
G Suite Users Will Now Be Able To Take Advantage Of Dropbox Integrations
Google and Dropbox have entered into a partnership allowing G suite users to open files directly within Dropbox and edit them with G Suite tools. Expect the integrations to roll out by the end of the year.
Make Music Directly Inside Your Browser With Google’s Chrome Music Lab
Google has added a new tool into Chrome Music Lab, its array of music creation experiments. Song Maker is a bit complicated than the others, but it’s still fun to play around with.
Facebook Ends ‘Explore’ News Feed Experiment Because ‘People Don’t Want Two Separate Feeds’
Facebook has now ended an experiment where content from brands and publishers were relegated into a separate ‘Explore’ feed. Why did it end? Well, users didn’t like it that much.
Nintendo Confirms There Won’t Be A Switch 2.0 Anytime Soon, Says It’s More Keen On Peripherals
Nintendo confirmed it doesn't have plans on releasing a Nintendo Switch 2.0 upgrade anytime soon as it focuses on manufacturing and shipping to satisfy demand. Instead, the company will introduce peripherals to drum up hype during the console’s second year.
Twitter Rolls Out New ‘Bookmarks’ Feature For Saving Tweets Privately
Twitter has now rolled out a better way of saving tweets. With the new Bookmarks feature, users no longer have to like or manually save a tweet, they can just keep it in their private stash.
LG G7 Neo Allegedly Spotted At Mobile World Congress, Complete With iPhone X-Style Notch
There’s apparently an LG G7 Neo floating around somewhere in the halls of the Mobile World Congress. Take a look at what’s probably LG’s canceled sequel to the G6.
