Articles by Carl Velasco
Google Chrome Hogging Your Memory? Well, Chrome 63 Uses Even More Of It
In its latest update, Google Chrome now uses even more memory than before. Here’s what you need to know about a new feature in Chrome 63 called Site Isolation.
Capcom Is Bundling 12 ‘Street Fighter’ Games In A Single Release To Celebrate The Franchise’s 30th Anniversary
For the 30th anniversary of ‘Street Fighter,’ Capcom is releasing an anthology game that contains 12 games from the series. Launching sometime in May 2018, the game will feature online play and an interactive museum.
North Atlantic Right Whales Facing Extinction, Researchers Say
If no significant efforts are made, North Atlantic right whales could go extinct. A combination of vessel strikes and fishing gear entrapment, both of which involve humans, are killing this whale species.
Norovirus Outbreak Plagues Dozens Of North Carolina State University Students: Watch Out For These Symptoms
North Carolina State University has been hit with a nasty norovirus outbreak, affecting approximately 60 students. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in the U.S.
Why Apple Is Buying Shazam For $400 Million
Shazam doesn’t have to worry about turning a profit anymore. Apple is reportedly buying the popular app for $400 million, possibly benefitting from its augmented reality platform.
Google Re-Enables Touch Controls On Home Mini After Gutting It Over Privacy Concerns
Google Home Mini devices can now be controlled using the built-in touch controls on the surface of their fabric. This feature was turned off in October after a user discovered a flaw that caused the fabric to trigger the buttons.
15 Million Americans May Have Alzheimer's By 2060, And There's More Bad News
By 2060, 15 million Americans will have Alzheimer's dementia or mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. For now, there's no cure, but the study aims to find effective prevention measures to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s.
Instagram Might Soon Launch A Standalone App, Like Facebook Did With Messenger
Instagram is following the footsteps of Messenger. Apparently, the app is going to be split into two: the main Instagram app for typical photo-sharing features, and Direct for private messaging.
New Google Search Feature Has Celebs Answering Your Burning Questions
Celebrities will now answer your questions about them directly on Google mobile search. Can Will Ferrell really play the drums? Just ask Google and Ferrell himself will answer.
You Can No Longer Download Apps From The Chrome Web Store: But Why, Google?
Google has officially killed the Apps section on Chrome Web Store, signaling the end of minimally downloaded Chrome Apps. To replace them are Progressive Web Apps, which are more versatile and can work across platforms.
Sequel To Vine Teased Again: What Is 'V2'?
The cofounder of Vine just teased everyone about the sequel to the popular app. It’s apparently called 'V2,' but whether it’ll function similarly to Vine remains hard to determine.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Unveiled: Will Focus On 4K HDR Video Recording, VR
Details about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 have now been revealed. It looks like the chipmaker has focused on improved camera capabilities and support for advanced virtual reality performance.
Samsung Begins Producing 512 GB Universal Flash Storage For Next Galaxy Phones: Is It Too Much?
You’ll never run out of storage if you buy one of Samsung’s future Galaxy phones. That’s because the company has begun producing the world’s first 512 GB embedded Universal Flash Storage, which can hold up to 130 10-minute 4K videos.
Engineers Develop 3D-Printed Objects That Connect To Wi-Fi And Don’t Even Need Power
Researchers were able to create 3D-printed objects that can transmit Wi-Fi signals. Oh, and these objects don’t even need power or any kind of electronics to communicate.
Google Officially Rolls Out Android 8.1 Oreo To Nexus, Pixel Devices: Here’s What’s New
Google has officially rolled out Android 8.1 to a host of Pixel and Nexus devices. It contains minor but needed improvements, and it activates the Pixel Visual Core chip on Google’s latest flagships.
Sorry, Amazon Echo Show And Fire TV Owners: Google Is Pulling YouTube Off Your Devices
Google has now officially removed YouTube from Amazon Echo Show devices and will do the same thing on Fire TV by January next year. What’s Amazon’s next move?
Montana Sues OxyContin Manufacturer Purdue Over Its Contribution To The Opioid Crisis
Pharma Purdue, the drugmaker behind OxyContin, marketed its medication so aggressively that it contributed to the opioid crisis. That’s according to a new lawsuit by the state of Montana.
Apple Releases tvOS 11.2 With New Sports Tab, Video Display Mode Switching, And HDR Improvements
Apple has now moved tvOS 11.2 out of beta testing and is beginning to roll it out for owners of its latest Apple TV models. Among the new features are a dedicated Sports section, HDR playback optimizations, and others.
Those Who Eat Cheese Every Day Are Less Likely To Get Heart Disease, But Don't Eat Too Much
Researchers who analyzed cheese consumption of more than 200,000 people have discovered that eating cheese every day is linked to lower risks of heart disease and stroke. But that doesn’t mean you should eat as much as you want.
Samsung Will Release An Updated ‘DeX Pad’ Docking Station Alongside The Galaxy S9
Samsung will release an upgraded DeX dock accessory that negates the need for a keyboard and mouse because the phone will stand as both those things instead. The docking station will launch alongside the Galaxy S9, apparently.
Apple Pay Cash Now Live In The US: But Is It A Venmo Killer?
Because Apple was forced to roll out iOS 11.2 early, it’s got no other choice but to also activate Apply Pay Cash for users, finally allowing them to make peer-to-peer payments via Apple Pay. Will it replace Venmo, though?
YouTube Is Fighting Its Extremist, Child Exploitation Problem With Over 10,000 Content Police Officers
YouTube plans to increase its content moderator workforce to over 10,000 next year as a way to combat extremist, child exploitation, and other inappropriate and offensive content on the site. It also plans to reevaluate its approach to advertising.
Forget Face ID, Samsung Possibly Working On A Galaxy Phone That Can Read Palms
According to a just-released patent, it appears Samsung has been toying with the idea of scanning a user’s palm to give them hints if they forget their password. However, it won’t stand as an unlocking method.
Cats vs Dogs: Which One Is Smarter? New Study Sheds Light On Debate
Dogs might be smarter than cats based on neuron count, according to a new study. Time to figure out a way to break the bad news to Grumpy Cat.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Might Be Available In Purple: Rumor
The Samsung Galaxy S9 might come in a purple color. Its predecessor, the Galaxy S8, was rumored to have a variant that sports the same color but it never emerged.
Get Free 6 Months Of Netflix If You Buy A Google Pixelbook Or Samsung Chromebook
Google Pixelbook and Samsung Chromebook Pro and Chromebook Plus users can get free six months of Netflix, courtesy of Google. Hurry, though, as the offer ends Dec. 31.
Why Face ID Only Supports One Face, According To Apple Exec Craig Federighi
Apple’s Face ID is secure, fast, and probably the next big thing in the world of biometric unlocking for smartphones. But why does it support only one face? Apple software engineering VP Craig Federighi explains.
International Space Station Astronauts Just Made Pizza In Zero Gravity
You can make pizza in zero gravity. Just watch these astronauts aboard the International Space Station create their own pizza in space because one of them missed it so much.
iOS 11 Date Bug: Why iPhones Randomly Crashed On Dec. 2 And How To Fix It
Apple’s bug problems just got worse. After a massive security flaw found in macOS High Sierra recently, reports are now surfacing about an unusual iOS 11 bug that’s causing iPhones to crash.
Sony Wants To Send You A PlayStation VR Demo Unit: Here Are The Requirements
Sony just launched a demo program letting PlayStation Plus members receive a PSVR bundle, complete with a game, a demo disc, controllers, and more. If they want it, they’ll get to keep it for a very low price.
