Articles by Carl Velasco
Microsoft Is Developing A Foldable ‘Andromeda’ Tablet That Could Launch Next Year: Why You Should Care
Microsoft could reenter the mobile landscape with an entirely new type of device. The company is reportedly making a foldable tablet that’ll run Windows 10 and focus on digital pen and inking.
Facebook Workplace Now Used By 30,000 Organizations, Gets Its Own Desktop Chat App
Facebook is now boasting about having 30,000 organizations on Facebook Workplace, its own take on Slack launched a year ago. The business is growing, but can it outpace competitors?
Apple Bets On Family-Friendly Shows Rather Than Edgy Original Programming: Is This The Right Move?
Apple is trying to kickstart its own video streaming service with safe, family-friendly shows. That means there will be no nudity or violence in its initial lineup of original shows, unlike Netflix, Amazon Video, and others.
Verizon Won't Throttle Video On Your Unlimited Plan If You Pay An Extra $10 A Month
Sick of Verizon throttling the video quality in your unlimited data plan? Well, you now have the option to lift those restrictions. You just have to pay $10 extra each month per line.
The $20 Wyze Cam Security Camera Has 1080p Recording, Motion And Sound Detection, ‘Alert Video’ Storage, And More
A newcomer in the security camera market called Wyze Labs wants to sell a camera that records 1080p video, has night vision capabilities, and motion and sound sensing features. The price? $20.
Want To Play ‘Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp’ Right Now? Here’s How To Get It On Your iPhone
Nintendo’s new 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp' game won’t launch until November, but there’s a way to play it right now on the iPhone. With a few simple tricks, you can try the game ahead of its release.
Amazon Wants To Let Couriers Into Your Home While You’re Away: ‘Amazon Key’ Service Explained
There’s a new delivery service for Prime members called Amazon Key that lets courier personnel into your home to drop the packages while you’re away. Convenient or downright creepy?
New BadRabbit Ransomware Spreads Through Europe Demanding .05 Bitcoins For Every Infected Computer
A new ransomware is breaking into hard-to-crack media outlets, subway systems, and airports in Europe, particularly Ukraine and Russia. Called BadRabbit, security researchers think it’s by the same people who distributed NotPetya.
Twitter Pledges To Be More Transparent About Ads: Here’s What That Means For You
Twitter is making some progress in terms of policing content. The social network has introduced significant changes to its ads policy, which aims to improve how it discloses political ads, who’s paying for them, and who they’re targeting.
This Nintendo Switch Dock Has A Built-In Projector Because Why Not?
Ever wanted a Nintendo Switch dock that doubles as a projector? Well, there’s a new Indiegogo campaign trying to make exactly that. Meet the OJO, a Switch dock that has a projector, huge battery, speakers, and a steep asking price.
Google Rolls Out Native Add-Ons For Gmail: Here Are The Best Ones, Plus How To Use Them
Native add-ons are now available inside Gmail, and users won’t have to install them again if they use the add-ons in other platforms. It’s only live for the web version of Gmail and on Android devices for now, though.
Facebook Might Split The News Feed Into Two: One For Regular Posts, And Another For Promoted Posts
The traditional Facebook news feed is a trail mix of ads, posts by friends, and promoted content, and that can sometimes get chaotic. That might change soon, though, as the site experiments splitting the news feed into two.
Life Insurer Offers Apple Watch For $25 If You Exercise Regularly Over The Next Two Years
If you can stay active enough for two years, then you’re eligible to get the Apple Watch Series 3 for just $25. Life insurer John Hancock is now offering the steeply discounted smartwatch insurance to holders who exercise regularly.
Animal Crossing Mobile Game To Unveiled On Oct. 24 Via Nintendo Direct, But Don’t Expect Switch News
Nintendo will finally reveal the 'Animal Crossing' title for mobile on Tuesday, Oct. 24, via a Nintendo Direct presentation. There will be no updates on Switch, 3DS, or other mobile titles, though.
The Pixel 2 Has Something That’s Been Missing On Android For Years: Bluetooth Battery Levels
Stock Android offers no option to know if your Bluetooth device is running low on battery. That changes now, as the the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL finally shows battery percentage levels of select Bluetooth devices.
Original Xbox Games Coming Via Backward Compatibility Leaked: ‘Crimson Skies,’ ‘Red Faction II,’ And More ‘Confirmed’
Users have discovered leaks pointing to the initial lineup of Xbox games arriving on Xbox One as part of its backward compatibility feature. The list includes some fan favorites but is missing a crucial title.
Pixel 2 XL Screens Are Already Suffering From Burn-In Problems This Early: Is LG To Blame?
With the launch of the Pixel 2 XL, it’s possible Google has released this year’s best Android phone. But its screen burn-in issues are causing a bit of a controversy.
How Do You Stop The Spread Of HIV? Quarantine Those Infected, Suggests Georgia Lawmaker
Georgia lawmaker Betty Price has come under fire for asking whether there is legal basis for the quarantine of people infected with HIV. She has now spoken out amid the controversy, claiming her comments were taken out of context.
Gaming Forum Site NeoGAF Goes Down After Owner Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
NeoGAF's Tyler Malka has been accused of sexual harassment again, and this time, it has lead to the shutdown of the site, its future uncertain. Moderators became angry and quit after Malka began censoring threads bringing up the allegations.
Apple Opens Near-Invisible Flagship Store In Chicago: Here’s What It Looks Like Inside
Apple has finally opened its Apple Michigan Avenue store, with a dazzling design that challenges what a traditional retail outlet is supposed to look like. Apple worked closely with the city of Chicago to create the space.
Google Is Paying $1,000 For Every Malware Or Security Issue Found On Popular Third-Party Apps
Need $1,000? Google has announced that it’s going to pay developers who can spot security vulnerabilities in some apps available on the Play Store. The program includes remote-code-execution vulnerabilities and proof of concepts on Android 4.4 or higher.
Japanese Developer Sues Apple For Allegedly Stealing iPhone X ‘Animoji’ Feature
A Japanese developer has sued Apple for allegedly stealing the name Animoji. Apple allegedly tried to have the trademark canceled this past September, and the trademark is now under review.
The New Razer Kiyo Webcam Has A Built-In Selfie Light So Gamers Can Look Pretty While Streaming
Razer unveils made-for-streaming accessories including the Kiyo webcam and the Seiren X microphone. Each retailing for $99.99, they’re perfect for beginning streamers, and the webcam even has a ring light.
Facebook Messenger Now Allows PayPal Payments: Here’s How
PayPal payments now work on Facebook Messenger, allowing users to send or receive money in a couple of clicks. The integration also brings over PayPal’s first customer service bot to Messenger.
Facebook Begins Testing Paywall, Subscription Models For Instant Articles: No iOS For Now, Though
Facebook has begun testing paywalled options for Instant Articles, offering users the option to subscribe to different news publishers. The feature is only available on Android for now, however.
Malware Apps On Google Play Added Devices To A Botnet, Proving Google Is Still Terrible At Reviewing Apps
Malware has managed to bypass and penetrate Google Play yet again, posing as 'Minecraft' skins apps this time, which connected devices to a botnet. Google has shut down the infected apps, but its impaired app review process deserves significant scrutiny.
Niantic Confirms ‘Pokémon GO’ Halloween Event: Gen 3 Pokémon Are Officially Arriving
'Pokémon GO' players will see more spawns for ghost-type Pokémon from Oct. 20 until Nov. 2 as part of the game’s Halloween event. Ghost types from Gen 3 are also coming, confirming previous rumors of Hoenn critter infiltrating the game.
Samsung DeX Will Soon Run Linux, Meaning Galaxy S8 Users Can Ditch Their PCs
Samsung has announced that it’s developing Linux on Galaxy for its flagship phones, which would allow developers to code and test their projects right from their mobile devices. This has exciting implications for its DeX platform, too.
Google Outs ‘Try It Now’ Button On Play Store For Instant Apps: Here’s How To Use Them
Google is rolling out a new feature called ‘Try it Now,’ which brings Instant Apps on Android closer to a wide audience. There are several changes to the Play Store as well.
Tim Cook Says Apple Hasn’t Forgotten About The Mac Mini, Promises Future Upgrades
The Mac mini is the cheapest way to get an official Mac computer, but it hasn’t been updated in over three years. Thankfully, customers might see an upgrade soon based on Apple CEO Tim Cook’s comments.
