Articles by Carl Velasco
Fake Doctor Arrested After Allegedly Infecting Dozens Of People With HIV In India
A fake doctor in India infected dozens of people with HIV by using the same syringe on multiple patients. He was arrested by the authorities and is set to face several charges in court.
Goodbye, Starman: Floating Tesla Roadster Now Heading Toward The Asteroid Belt
Starman has officially gone dark. The mannequin astronaut riding a Tesla Roadster through space is now heading toward the Asteroid Belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Take-Two: Grand Theft Auto V Sells 90 Million Units, CEO Says Company Is ‘Focused On Players, Not Payers’
Take-Two Interactive has confirmed that ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ has shipped 90 million copies globally. So what makes the game such a success? CEO Strauss Zelnick explains.
'Biggest iPhone Code Leak' On GitHub: Here's Why iBoot Leak Worries Security Experts
Someone has leaked iBoot on GitHub. There are missing files so it can’t be compiled, but hackers might still take advantage of this iPhone source code to find vulnerabilities in iOS and create jailbreaks.
Microsoft Is Trying To Steal Dropbox, Google Customers With OneDrive Deal: What You Need To Know
Microsoft has revealed a new deal for users currently under competing cloud storage services. Businesses can now switch to OneDrive for free and use it until their contract with a competing service ends.
Lenovo Recalling ThinkPad X1 Carbon Laptops Because Their Batteries Might Explode
Lenovo is recalling its ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop due to a loose screw found inside the machine that could cause some serious damage to the battery. The recall could affect as much as 83,500 devices.
Apple HomePod Review Roundup: An Incredible Speaker, Just Not A Very Smart One
The HomePod secures Apple’s entry into the smart speaker race that’s currently dominated by Amazon Echo. Does Siri stand a chance against Alexa? Here’s what the critics are saying.
Electrical Brain Stimulation Might Help You Be Less Forgetful, New Study Suggests
A group of researchers conducted a study whose results suggest that sending electric impulses to the brain may help boost memory in people with epilepsy. But what about other brain conditions?
Apple: iPhone X, iPhone 8 Won’t Be Impacted By Power Management Issues Because They Have ‘Hardware Updates’
Apple has confirmed that iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus users don’t have to worry about throttling or slowdowns. To be clear, though, the devices might still employ power management practices.
Facebook Reportedly Beefing Up Its ‘Watch’ Tab To Become The Next YouTube
Facebook is trying to take on YouTube. Sources say the social network is beefing up its Watch tab by allowing more content creators in and employing a different monetization strategy.
Microsoft Is Killing Windows 10 S, But Not Really: What You Need To Know About ‘S Mode’
Microsoft might be retiring its Windows 10 S operating system. Instead, it’ll turn it into a feature called S Mode within standard Windows 10 versions.
Broadcom Lays Down Best And Final Offer To Acquire Qualcomm At $121 Billion
Broadcom is now offering $121 billion to buy Qualcomm, after the chipmaker rejected its initial acquisition offer. That new price is its 'best and final' offer.
Metal Gear Solid V Accidentally Triggers Secret Nuclear Disarmament Event
For some reason, the secret nuclear disarmament cutscene in 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' was triggered. Even publisher Konami doesn’t know why it did, considering the number of nukes still present in the game.
You Can Now Preorder The Huawei Mate 10 Pro At Major Retailers, Free $150 Gift Card Included
Major U.S. retailers are now selling the Huawei Mate 10 Pro after the company’s deals with AT&T and Verizon fell through. Customers get a $150 gift card for every purchase.
Bye Bye, Qualcomm: Apple Will Use Intel Baseband For Future iPhone Models Instead
Apple might be jettisoning Qualcomm altogether. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states that the Cupertino company will soon rely on Intel exclusively for baseband components of future iPhone models.
Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Now The Second Best-Selling Zelda Game Ever
Nintendo has reached another stellar achievement. 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' has now become the second best-selling Zelda title, and it’s well on its way to reaching the top.
Incoming Call Bug Plaguing The iPhone X: Apple Investigating Why Some Users Are Unable To Accept Calls
Several iPhone X owners have reported an issue with incoming calls where the phone’s display doesn’t turn on for at least 10 seconds and sometimes even longer. Apple is currently looking into such reports.
Want Your Partner To Start Losing Weight? Study Shows They Will If You Start Shedding Pounds Yourself
If you have a special someone, your weight loss could affect their fitness as well. A new study suggests that when one member of a couple commits to losing weight, their partner also sheds some pounds.
Former Facebook, Google Employees Create ‘Center For Humane Technology’ To Fight Tech Addiction
Employees who once worked for big-name companies have formed Center for Human Technology, a nonprofit group aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of social media. The group is planning to launch a nationwide campaign as part of its efforts.
You Can Buy The HomePod At 50 Percent Off… If You’re An Apple Employee
Apple employees can buy the HomePod at a 50 percent discount, as confirmed by some workers who shared the news on Twitter. The HomePod smart speaker launches on Feb. 9.
Nurse Rants About The Flu In Epic Viral Video: ‘Wash Your Stinking Hands’
A nurse from Florida has taken to Facebook to express her frustrations about people who aren’t taking the necessary precautions to stop the spread of flu. Her sass has drawn both the ire and praise of various audiences.
Chrome OS 64 Rolls Out To Chromebook With Tablet Features, Splitscreen, Screenshot, And More
Version 64 of Google’s Chrome OS are now rolling out to Chromebooks, with new features borrowed directly from Android. Could both platforms one day merge and deliver the ultimate Google experience?
Spotify Now Available On Discord So You Can Share Music With Gaming Buddies
Spotify is coming to Discord. Users on the gaming-focused messaging and community platform will now be able to share what they’re listening to and do a bunch of other cool stuff as well.
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover Just Took A Selfie And A Stunning Panorama Of The Red Planet
The Curiosity Rover just snapped a selfie on Mars, giving off some serious ‘Wall-E’ vibes. It also shared a stunning new panorama of the Red planet.
With Android Oreo Comes Samsung Experience 9.0: Color Lens, Finder, And More New Features Included
The Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus phones is nearing official release. A new infographic has popped up showing Samsung Experience 9.0, the company’s custom flavor of Android software.
Some People Are Using Diarrhea Meds To Get High, And The FDA Is Concerned
Individuals are abusing loperamide, an over-the-counter anti-diarrhea drug, by ingesting as much as 400 pills a day. Some patients say it can provide the same high feeling heroin and morphine can.
Microsoft Unveils Cheaper But Slower Surface Models Starting At $799
Microsoft just released a new model of its Surface Laptop that is cheaper, but only comes with an Intel Core m3 chip. There’s also a cheaper Surface Book 2 model with an Intel Core i5 chip.
Heads Up, Apple TV Users: You Can Now Download The YouTube TV App
YouTube TV is now available on tvOS devices, Google announced shortly after making the app available on certain Roku streaming devices. The $35-a-month live TV subscription service is now on the most important platforms.
Apple To Release Software Update That’ll Fix Forced Throttling This ’Spring’
Apple will release a software update that’ll bring new battery features, including a toggle to turn off throttling, this spring. The announcement comes amid the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation on Apple’s forced throttling practices.
Amazon Is Killing It With Alexa: CEO Jeff Bezos Says ‘Expect Us To Double Down’
Amazon is on an uptick with its Echo line of smart speakers and its Alexa virtual assistant. The retail company just posted its Q4 results, which surpassed estimates and analyst expectations.
