Articles by Carl Velasco
Humans Are Really Good At Detecting If A Person Is Sick Just By Looking At Their Faces
A new research suggests that humans are excellent at observing facial cues of other people to determine whether they’re sick or not. How is this hopeful, exactly?
RIP Kinect: Microsoft Stops Production Of Kinect Adapters For Xbox One
Microsoft just double-killed the Kinect. In October, it officially stopped production of the peripheral, but now it’s also discontinuing the adapter that connects it to newer Xbox One consoles.
Harvard Researchers Develop ‘Metalens’ Camera Technology Which Could Be The Future Of Smartphone Shooters
The next big thing in cameras might have just been developed. Folks at Harvard have revealed a new camera technology called metalens, but it could take a long time before it’s implemented into smartphones and other hardware.
Here’s How To Get Google Pixel 2’s Portrait Mode On Your Regular Pixel, Nexus 5X, Or Nexus 6P
Only the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a portrait mode, leaving older, still-capable devices lacking the neat camera trick. An app called Camera NX solves that problem.
Apple’s $29 Battery Replacement Program Available Now: Here’s How To Get Started
Apple’s discounted battery replacement service for slow iPhones have begun. Here’s how to schedule an appointment or send in your iPhone to get the battery replaced for just $29.
LG Will Show Off The World’s First 88-Inch OLED Display At CES, And Its Resolution Is Insane
OLED TVs are just getting bigger and better. At CES, LG will announce the biggest one to date: an 88-inch panel with a whopping 8K resolution.
Detachable 2-In-1 ‘Nautilus’ Chromebook From Samsung To Have Sony IMX Camera Sensor
Samsung is rumored to release a new 'Nautilus' Chromebook with not only a seventh-generation Intel processor but also an excellent Sony IMX sensor. If true, it would be the first Chromebook with a camera that’s well above average.
Chocolate To Go Extinct By 2050, But Scientists Are Here To Save The Day
Climate change may cause the extinction of cacao plants, which in turn means the extinction of chocolate. But scientists are trying to prevent the catastrophe through gene editing.
Top 7 Video Games Of 2017: ‘Everything,’ ‘Horizon Zero Dawn,’ ‘Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,’ And More
2017 is generally a phenomenal year for video games, with Nintendo launching a revolutionary new console, Microsoft also releasing one, and indie developers making strides. Here are the best games released this year.
Why Legendary Video Game Developer Shigeru Miyamoto Hires Non-Gamers To Make Games
Shigeru Miyamoto, one of the world’s legendary video game developers, has revealed a surprising rule he upholds when hiring the next generation of developers. He tries to hire non-gamers.
iMac Pro Now Available For Pickup At Apple Retail Stores, But Don't Get Excited Yet
Users can now pick up a new iMac Pro from any Apple Store in the country. That is if they are satisfied with just the base model, as any sort of configuration pushes back the shipping date.
Woman Sues Washington Hospital For Taking Nude Photos Of Her While In Surgery
When Sheila Harosky underwent surgery, she didn’t know her surgeon would be taking photographs of her while she was naked. Now, she’s suing the hospital and people involved in the incident.
A Mini Ice Age Could Happen Within The Next Few Decades, Might Affect Global Warming
A mini ice age could happen on Earth in the next 30 years or so. It might reverse the effects of global warming, but only for a little while.
LG Jumps Into The Smart Speaker Race With ThinQ, Powered By Google Assistant
LG just unveiled a wave of new audio products, including a ThinQ smart speaker that boasts Google Assistant. No price or release date yet, but it’ll show up at CES along with other devices.
Google Stops Selling The Pixel C Tablet, Encourages Everyone To Get A Pixelbook Instead
Google is no longer selling the Pixel C tablet, pulling the device off its store all of a sudden. The company says you should buy its latest Pixelbook instead.
Several Claire’s Makeup Products Pulled After Testing Positive For Asbestos
A concerned parent sent a makeup kit she gave to her child for testing, and the results said it contained asbestos. She tested 17 more from the same brand, and was devastated to find out that they all contained asbestos.
Check This Out: Developer Uses iPhone X To Make His Face Invisible
Some guy just proved that Apple’s TrueDepth camera system on the iPhone X is pretty slick. A Japanese developer, via the Unity platform and the iPhone X, was able to make his face invisible.
Snapchat Stories Are Coming To The Web Thanks To New ‘Stories Everywhere’ Feature
As Facebook continues to copy Snapchat, the one ultra-popular photo-messaging service has to figure out what to do to have an edge over the competition. A reported featured called Stories Everywhere might just be it.
Destiny 2 Ads Appearing On PlayStation 4 Dashboards Are Pissing Off Gamers: Here’s How To Disable Them
An ad for 'Destiny 2' is appearing on PlayStation 4 systems out of the blue, pissing many gamers off. Here’s how to delete it and prevent other ads from appearing in the future.
Taking Vitamin D And Calcium Supplements Might Not Help Bones At All, Study Says
A new analysis of previous studies suggests that taking supplements for calcium and vitamin D aren’t associated with preventing bone fractures in adults. Should you stop taking them?
People Aren’t Into Wearables, And It’s Not Going To Get Better
The wearable devices market is looking bleak, says a new forecast. People are buying them, yes, but not at a rate similar to smartphones, probably because they’re not as necessary as our phones.
Researchers Find A Way To Track Quantum Particles Without Observing Them
How can you track the movements of quantum particles without observing them? Researchers from the University of Cambridge have a theory. They think that particles leave tags that can be tracked whenever they interact with the environment.
The Best Smartphones Of 2017: LG V30, OnePlus 5T, Samsung Galaxy S8, And More
It’s been an exhilarating year for smartphones in general, with companies such as Google, Essential, LG, and Apple all coming out with phenomenal flagships. But here are the five best smartphones in 2017.
Confirmed: Face Unlock Feature Coming To OnePlus 5
OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei just confirmed that OnePlus 5 users are getting a much-coveted feature from the OnePlus 5T: Face Unlock. Sure, it’s not as sophisticated as Apple’s Face ID gimmick, but it’s decent and it works fine.
Analysts Lower iPhone X Q1 2018 Shipment Expectations, Claiming Not Many People Want To Buy It
Analysts are lowering their expectations for the iPhone X. They say that in the upcoming first quarter of 2018, demand for the phone will weaken, citing its high price and lack of innovation as reasons.
Another Reason To Go 64-Bit: Nvidia Kills Driver Support For 32-Bit Machines
Nvidia is ending support for 32-bit graphics drivers, which is yet another reason for people to abandon 32-bit systems entirely. However, the chipmaker will still provide security updates for a year.
Gaming Disorder Soon To Be Classified As Mental Health Condition
Gaming disorder will be included in the upcoming edition of the International Classification of Diseases by the World Health Organization. What are the symptoms of a gaming disorder, and is it even legitimate?
Samsung Galaxy S9 Alleged Renders Leaked, And It Looks Pretty Much Like The Galaxy S8
The Samsung Galaxy S9 is becoming less and less of a secret each passing day. New case renders for the phone have now surfaced, giving us a look at its alleged final design.
Facebook Strikes Deal With Universal Music Group So You Can Put Songs In Videos
Facebook just made a deal with Universal Music Group. This means that soon, Facebook users will be able to upload videos with copyrighted music and not get taken down afterward.
Smokers, Heads Up: Eating Apples And Tomatoes Could Save Your Lungs
A new study suggests that you should eat tomatoes or fresh fruits every day because they’re good for the lungs. Researchers studied hundreds of participants and found that those who ate tomatoes slowed the decline of their lung function.
