Articles by Carl Velasco
Hangouts Chat Now Available On G Suite: Learn About Google’s Messaging Platform For Teams
Google has finally included Hangouts Chat into its G Suite service, a tool dedicated to allowing teams to communicate with ease. It is its very own Slack competitor and comes at no extra cost.
Obesity Paradox Debunked: Obese People Don’t Actually Live Longer, New Study Says
A team of researchers just challenged the very concept of Obesity Paradox. According to their study, overweight or obese people don’t actually live longer lives — they’re just diagnosed with heart disease earlier, that’s all.
Discord Expunges Alt-Right, Nazi And White Nationalist Servers In Massive Cleanup Effort
Once again, Discord has shut down a handful of notable alt-right servers from its platform, reiterating that it has no space for hate. Other alt-right servers remain live despite the cleanup effort, however.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Might Be The Last ‘S’ Series Phone As Company Considers New Naming Scheme
Samsung is allegedly thinking about a new naming scheme for its future phones. The company plans to retain the Galaxy branding but may ditch the numbering system.
Stratolaunch, The World’s Biggest Plane, Completes Its First Taxi Test And Is Launching In 2019
The world’s largest airplane, Stratolaunch, just had a successful taxi test, inching it closer to a 2019 debut flight. The plane is as big as its ambitions of mid-air rocket launches.
There’s A Much Safer IV Liquid Than Saline, Suggests New Study
There might be a better alternative than saline in IV bags. A new research says that using balanced fluids in IV therapies could lead to less deaths and cases of kidney damage.
Sega Pulls ‘Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life’ Demo From PlayStation Store Because It Includes Full Game
The ‘Yakuza 6: The Song of Life’ demo on PlayStation Store apparently contained the full game, with lockout restrictions for preventing access past the prologue. But some players were able to bypass it, leading Sega to take the demo down.
Asus ZenFone 5 Is Basically A Cheap iPhone X Running On Android
Asus isn’t ashamed two of its new phones look exactly like Apple’s iPhone X. Looking at the specs, though, it’s hard not to get impressed by the ZenFone 5 and 5z.
Variable Aperture Explained: Learn Everything About Samsung Galaxy S9’s Greatest Feature
The Galaxy S9’s banner feature is its variable aperture, which allows the camera to switch between two aperture modes. But how exactly does it work?
The FDA Is Taking Steps To Combat Opioid Addiction, Plans Expanded Access To Medication-Assisted Therapy
New Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar has vowed to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addicts. He also announced that the FDA will issue two new guidances to combat America’s opioid crisis.
Rumored Huawei P20 To Embrace iPhone X-Like Notch, Get ‘Big, Bold Innovations’ In Camera, Company Confirms
The Huawei P20 is going to be bigger than all other smartphones, according to a company executive. It will be much better than the iPhone X, he said.
Bacteria Survives In The Most Mars-Like Place On Earth, Giving Hope For Life On The Red Planet
David Bowie onced asked if there’s life on Mars. Well, according to a new study published in PNAS, it’s possible Mars harbors life despite its conditions.
Nokia Milks Nostalgia By Bringing Back Its ‘The Matrix’ Banana Phone
Nokia is playing with people’s nostalgic hearts again. Actually, it’s HMD, and it just announced a revamped version of the Nokia 8110, the famous banana phone from the ‘90s.
Even Nokia Drops The Headphone Jack With The Nokia 8 Sirocco, But It Still Seems Excellent
HMD has finally unveiled the Nokia 8 Sirocco, a drastic update to last year’s Nokia 8. It’s got a curved glass display, dual cameras, flagship-levels specs, but no headphone jack.
Fruits, Whole Grains, And Vegetables May Help Fight Depression: Study
Eating healthy diets may reduce risks of depression among the elderly, a new study suggests. Participants who stuck with the DASH diet were found to be less likely to suffer from depression.
Huawei Surprises With New MediaPad M5 Tablets: Specs, Price, Release Date, And More
Two Huawei tablets are one the way: the Media M5 and the MediaPad M5 Pro. They come with pretty decent specs, a posh design, and are the first tablets to come with curved glass displays.
NASA’S In-Development Space Launch System Just Had An Ignition Test And Oh, Boy
NASA performed another Space Launch System test fire recently, reaching its highest thrust level yet. Once completed, the SLS, with the RS-25 engines, will be able to create a thrust level of 2 million pounds.
Amazon Slashes Fire TV Prices: $30 For Streaming Stick And $50 If You Want Go 4K
Amazon just cut the price of its popular streaming sticks in an effort to lure more customers to Prime Video. The entry-level stick now only costs $30, while those who want 4K will have to spend a bit more.
If You Want To Create A New Save Slot In ‘Metal Gear Survive,’ Pay $10, Says Konami
'Metal Gear Survive' is charging players $10 if they want to create a second save slot. It’s the latest example of a company going haywire with microtransactions.
MWC: LG Unveils V30S ThinQ Packing 6 GB Of RAM, AI Camera, And More
LG’s 2018 flagship entry is the V30S ThinQ, basically the same as last year’s excellent V30 but with artificial intelligence-powered photography tricks. However, one thing makes it seem unnecessary.
MWC: Alcatel Unveils New Cheap Phones That Don’t Look Cheap At All
Alcatel has unveiled three new smartphone lineups at this year’s Mobile World Congress, and though they’re midrange devices, they look rather interesting. Cheap phones don’t need to look cheap, Alcatel seems to be saying.
Apple AirPower Wireless Charging Pad Reportedly Launching In March: What We Know So Far
Apple is allegedly going to release its AirPower wireless charging pad in March, according to a new report. The reported price, however, might shock you.
Google Assistant Is So Smart, It Will Soon Detect Multiple Languages Seamlessly
Google has announced a bunch of important updates for its Assistant platform. By the end of the year, the virtual assistant will understand 30 languages and recognize multilingual command prompts.
Ocean Acidification Is Tearing Down Carbonate Sands On Coral Reefs
A new study claims that carbonate sands, which are crucial in building coral reefs, are in danger of dissolving because of ocean acidification. Carbon emissions are the culprit, it seems.
You Can Now Leave Switch Game Reviews On Nintendo’s Site: Here’s How
Nintendo now allows customers to leave reviews for their favorite Switch games on the site. It’s a small but important step in the way Nintendo engages with its user base.
NASA Developing New Spacesuits With A Built-In Toilet In Case Of Emergencies
NASA wants to make sure that astronauts can survive for six days while in their suits in case of spacecraft emergencies. So it’s including a built-in toilet in the design, but there are some problems.
The Cat S61 Is A $999 Android Smartphone That’s Not Even For You
Bullitt just unveiled that Cat S61, a rugged Android smartphone with a FLIR camera, air quality detector, and other nifty features built in. It might cost $999 when released in the United States later this year.
CDC Says Flu Season Appears To Have Peaked, But Activity Levels Still High
It appears the United States has gotten through one of the worst flu season s in recent memory. New data from the CDC shows that hospitalization rates from flu-related cases are on the decline.
Heads Up, Galaxy S8 Users: Samsung Is Rolling Out Android Oreo Again Following Sudden Halt
Samsung has resumed rolling out Android Oreo for the Galaxy S8 after pausing them due to a bug that rebooted the phones all of a sudden. The rollout has resumed in Germany and will probably extend to other markets shortly.
E-Cig Vapors May Contain Brain-Damaging Toxic Metals, Says New Study
Researchers have determined that aerosol produced by e-cigarettes contain harmful metal toxins, furthering the debate on whether vaping is truly harmless. Nickel, chromium, lead, are just some of the harmful chemicals found.
