Articles by Carl Velasco
NASA To Return Mars Meteorite To Red Planet In 2020 Rover Mission
NASA and JPL are going to return the SaU008 Martian meteorite back to its home planet via a rover that’ll fly to Mars in 2020. It’s also being used to calibrate a highly sophisticated tool called SHERLOC.
New ‘Ultimate Performance’ Mode Added To Windows 10 For Serious Pro Users: Here’s How To Set It Up
Microsoft has unveiled a new Ultimate Performance mode in Windows 10 via a new preview build for Insiders in the Fast Ring. The new mode, which disregards power management features, is for serious pro users.
Bayonetta 2 Nintendo Switch Review Roundup: Acclaimed Wii U Title Goes Portable
'Bayonetta 2' arrives on the Nintendo Switch this Feb. 16. How does the exclusive Wii U title from 2014 perform on the portable console? Here’s what critics have to say.
Facebook Is Using Your Two-Factor Authentication Info To Send You Spam Messages
A handful of users have now complained about Facebook apparently exploiting their two-factor authentication phone numbers to send spam notifications, but it gets worse than that.
Uh-Oh: Researchers Discover New Meltdown, Spectre Exploits To Steal Sensitive User Data
Just when you thought the Meltdown and Spectre situation couldn’t get worse. A bunch of researchers have developed nerfed variants of the exploits, called MeltdownPrime and SpectrePrime, that employ far more sophisticated methods to obtain sensitive user data.
So Long, Creeps: Tinder Will Soon Allow Women To Message Guys First
Tinder is borrowing one of the most important features on Bumble. Women will soon be able to prevent guys from sending them a message first, giving them more control of their experience.
Bad News, Nintendo Switch Fans: A ‘Monster Hunter: World’ Port Would Be Difficult, Says Capcom Boss
Hey, Nintendo Switch fans. Capcom has some really terrible news for you: don’t hold out on a Switch version of 'Monster Hunter: World' because it would be too difficult to port for Nintendo's hybrid console.
Magic Leap Partners With NBA, Announces Cheapest Headset Model To Cost As Much As High-End Smartphone
Magic Leap has made several announcements. The secretive company said it partnered with NBA for a special experience powered by ‘spatial computing,’ and it hinted at the possible price points of its forthcoming headsets.
Google Chrome Finally Gets Built-In Ad Block Feature: Here’s How It Works
Google is finally introducing a built-in ad blocker for Chrome, saving millions of users from seeing annoying ads. That doesn’t mean all ads will be gone, however.
Hackers Exploit Telegram To Spread Cryptocurrency Mining Malware: Are You Affected?
A Russian cybercriminal group exploited a zero-day vulnerability within Telegram to spread a multipurpose malware. They were able to create a backdoor and mine for cryptocurrency on affected systems.
Google Wants To Bring Its Smart Replies To All Your Other Messaging Apps
A development team inside Google’s Area 120 incubator wants to bring Smart Reply to a variety of third-party messaging apps. Pretty soon, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype, and other apps will offer smart automated replies.
A ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ Player Just Reached Max Rank — And Not A Single Gun Was Used
Someone just managed to reach to Master Prestige rank on ‘Call of Duty: WWII,’ the highest level anyone could ever achieve in the game. Oh, and he didn’t use any guns.
Apple Could Be Revising Its Approach To iOS, macOS Updates
Apple has reportedly told its engineers to renew its approach to developing software updates for iOS and macOS. They no longer have to follow a strict schedule and can push back a feature if they feel it needs more work.
Essential Phone Didn’t Even Sell 100,000 Units In 2017: What Went Wrong?
The Essential PH-1 only managed to push less than 90,000 units during the first six months of its release. What does that say about the smartphone market?
Facebook Watch To Roll Out Special Section For Breaking News
Facebook is taking on fake news again. It has officially announced an upcoming breaking news section on its Watch tab to feature legitimate news stories.
Texas Teacher Dies From Flu: Antiviral Drugs Are Too Expensive, She Claimed Before Death
The deadly flu season in the United States has taken another life. A schoolteacher in Texas passed away early February after suffering from flu complications.
Apple, LG Throwing Big Bucks To OLED Microdisplay Company For AR and VR Headsets
Major tech companies have invested in a small company in New York that makes OLED microdisplays. Apple, LG, and Valve have put in $10 million to eMagin for possible AR and VR headsets.
Should You Buy An Apple HomePod? Here’s What It Means If You Do
If you really want to buy the HomePod, you’re probably a huge Apple fan. If it doesn’t appeal to you at all, Apple didn’t make it for you.
Instagram Now Notifies Users If You Screenshot Their Stories, But There’s A Workaround
Instagram is testing a new feature that lets story creators view the people who have taken a screenshot of their content. Only a number of users are participating in the test, and plans for a wide rollout remain uncertain.
How Top Uber Lawyer Tony West And CEO Dara Khosrowshahi Convinced Waymo To Accept $250 Million Settlement
The nasty legal fight between Uber and Waymo over self-driving technology has officially come to a close, with Uber settling for $245 million. How did that happen?
Facebook Is Lending 5 People $1 Million For Community Leaders Initiative: What You Need To Know
Facebook just launched a Community Leadership Program where chosen community leaders will receive training and mentorship plus funds for their ideas on how to bring people closer together. The contest is open to everyone worldwide.
Sonos Congratulates Apple For HomePod Launch, Then Throws Shade By Creating A Mock Playlist
Sonos just mocked Apple as it launched its HomePod smart speaker, but even if it’s throwing shade, Sonos still wants to be friends with the Cupertino company.
Massive VLC 3.0 Update Brings Chromecast Support, 8K, HDR, 3D Audio, And More
VideoLAN has rolled out VLC 3.0 Vetinari, a massive update to the popular media player that brings a ton of new features, such as Chromecast support, 8K playback, and more. It’s now available on nearly all major platforms.
CDC Says The Flu Season Has Gotten As Bad As The Swine Flu In 2009
This year’s flu season has killed many, and it’s still ongoing just when experts thought it's hit peak levels. Now, it’s apparently as bad as the swine flu years ago.
You Should Really Tell Your Doctor About Your Bucket List: Here’s Why
A bucket list is an important list of goals one hopes to achieve before they leave Earth permanently. According to a new study, it’s better if your doctor knows what’s in your list.
Customers Now Suing Google For Google Pixel Microphone Defects
There’s now a class action lawsuit against Google over microphone issues on the original Pixel and Pixel XL handsets. If you don’t have a defective Pixel handset, here’s how you might still qualify.
Facebook Reportedly Testing A Feature Everyone Has Always Wanted: A Downvote Button
Some users are seeing a new downvote button on Facebook, which apparently should be a nice alternative to the much-requested dislike button. However, Facebook doesn’t want you to think it’s anything close to a dislike button.
Twitch Updates Guidelines: ‘Hate Simply Has No Place In The Twitch Community’
Twitch just laid down a revised set of policies to combat harassment, sexual content, and hate speech proliferating the site. Surprisingly, the policies extend beyond its own platform.
Sorry, Broadcom: Qualcomm Isn’t Giving In On Your $121 Billion Acquisition Offer
Qualcomm has once again rejected Broadcom’s takeover bid, regardless of the significantly increased purchase price at $121 billion. But the shareholders might have a final say early March.
After Pornhub, Reddit Is Also Banning Communities That Share AI-Generated ‘Deepfakes’ Celebrity Porn Videos
Reddit has shut down the deepfakes subreddit and other similar communities who share and distribute fake celebrity porn. These types of videos are made without the consent of the actors and powered by artificial intelligence.
