Articles by Carl Velasco
Game Freak Confirms ‘Pokémon Ultra Sun’ And ‘Ultra Moon’ Are The Last Pokémon RPGs On The 3DS
Game Freak has confirmed that after 'Pokémon Ultra Sun' and 'Ultra Moon,' there will be no more RPG 'Pokémon' titles in development for the 3DS, signaling the end of an era. The company might be pivoting to the Nintendo Switch.
Resident Evil Revelations 1 And 2 For Nintendo Switch To Have Exclusive Minigames: Take A Look
Capcom has revealed that the Nintendo Switch ports of 'Resident Evil: Revelations' 1 and 2 will come with exclusive minigames, which should please Switch fans. The games arrive on Nov. 28.
The Samsung 360 Round Camera Has 17 Lenses And Can Livestream 4K 3D Videos At 30 FPS
Meet Samsung’s new triple threat, the Samsung 360 Round, which records 3D, virtual reality, and 360-degree videos in 4K resolution. But with eye watering specs comes an eye watering price.
Hate Your Typical Facebook News Feed? Try The Explore Feed, Now Rolling Out On Desktop
Facebook has rolled out a new Explore Feed section on the desktop site, some sort of alternative news feed with posts you might be interested in. The feed is based on what you liked previously and what’s popular among friends.
The ZTE Axon M Is Trying To Make Foldable Dual-Screen Phones Happen: Take A Look
Meet the ZTE Axon M, just a typical smartphone with a not-so-typical two-screen setup. With this foldable smartphone, ZTE hopes to make a splash in the increasingly boring smartphone landscape, but can it?
Google Finally Revamps Google Calendar For The Web: Here’s How To Upgrade
After so many requests to do so, Google has finally revamped the web version of Google Calendar, making it as slick and feature-rich as other material design-converted G Suite apps. The fresh new look is now rolling out for everyone.
You Can Now Share Your Live Location On WhatsApp: Here’s How
Sharing your location in real time is now possible with WhatsApp thanks to Live Location, a popular feature borrowed from Facebook. As with other WhatsApp features, location sharing also offers end-to-end encryption.
Men Who Receive Blood From Mothers Are More Likely To Die Three Years After The Transfusion, Study Suggests
Men are more likely to die when they receive blood from a woman who had been previously pregnant, says a new study. This could ultimately alter blood donation policies in the global scale if future studies support the conclusion.
Facebook Building 8 Head Regina Dugan Is Leaving The Company: Future Of Proposed Mind Reading Device Uncertain
The head of Facebook’s experimental lab, Regina Dugan, is leaving the company, offering little explanation as to why. So, what happens to projects being developed inside Building 8, especially the proposed mind-reading device?
More Than 57 Dead After Devastating Pneumonic Plague Spreads Across Madagascar
Madagascar is seeing an unusually high rate of new plague cases this year. With already more than 680 documented cases just six weeks into the plague season, experts are worried.
Essential Sued Over Allegedly Stealing Another Company’s Wireless Connector Tech
Keyssa is suing Android cofounder Andy Rubin’s company Essential for allegedly stealing trade secrets. The Essential Phone, the lawsuit claims, uses a wireless chip based on Keyssa’s original design.
Huawei Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro Unveiled: Specs, Release Date, And Why They’re Called ‘Intelligent Machines’
The new Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are sleek, gorgeous, and equipped with just about everything you can expect from a 2017 flagship smartphone. But unlike most other phones, their differentiating factor is artificial intelligence.
Google Photos Can Now Recognize Your Pets And Automatically Group Their Photos: Here’s How It Works
Some people take tons of photos of their pets all day. Google has now updated Google Photos to make sure those photos are properly recognized, categorized, and grouped, as it does on humans.
Netflix Might Spend $8 Billion Next Year Just For Programming And Original Content
Netflix is going to spend somewhere between $7 billion and $8 billion on programming next year, quite a step up from its previous budget. Netflix announced such plans during its recent Q3 earnings call.
Bethesda’s New Ad For ‘Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus’ Suggests Nazis Should Be Punched In The Face
Bethesda is going after Nazis again in its latest video for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. This time, the message couldn’t be more direct: Nazis should be punched in the face, and they should 'GTFO.'
After Widespread Outcry, OnePlus Pledges To Let Users Opt Out Of Data Collection
OnePlus has addressed its controversial data collection program after it was found to be pulling sensitive information from users, such as MAC addresses and phone numbers. OnePlus plans to make users more aware that they can opt out of the program.
Arizona Researcher Experiments With EpiPen-Like Injection That Delays The Effects Of Rattlesnake Bite
A University of Arizona doctor is developing a therapy that can delay the effects of a snake bite. It’ll be applied like an EpiPen injection, buying the snakebite victim an extra hour to delay the damaging effects of the venom.
Apple To Release iPhone With Apple Pencil Support In 2019: Here’s Why Steve Jobs Would Be Pissed
Apple might unveil an iPhone with a built-in stylus as early as 2019, according to new rumors. It might use a different technology than Samsung’s S Pen, though.
Pokémon GO Datamine Reveals Gen 3 Pokémon From ‘Ruby’ And ‘Sapphire’ May Arrive During Halloween Event
Gen 3 Pokémon are coming to 'Pokémon GO' this Halloween, according to a datamine of the latest update. Evidence such as new sound files, music, not to mention a Halloween-themed splash screen give credence to the rumor.
Another Game To Support Cross-Play Between Xbox One, PC, And Nintendo Switch: Check Out ‘Crazy Justice’
The Nintendo Switch is just killing it these days. It's about to get another game after 'Minecraft' that supports cross-play, the fast-paced shooter 'Crazy Justice,' which will also be released for the Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Pledges To Be More ‘Aggressive’ On Harassment, Abuse, And Hate Speech
Twitter is working to enforce its current rules on abuse more aggressively, and roll out new policies on unwanted sexual advances and propaganda, according to CEO Jack Dorsey. This follows a widespread boycott of the platform.
Blizzard Sues Chinese ‘Overwatch’ Clone Called ‘Heroes Of Warfare’: How Similar Are They?
Blizzard and Chinese 'Overwatch' operator NetEase are going after 'Heroes of Warfare,' a blatant Chinese 'Overwatch' clone for Android and iOS. That’s your cue to make an official 'Overwatch' mobile port, Blizzard.
Google Cuts USB-C Dongle Price To $9 For All You Headphone Jack Holdouts Out There
Google has lowered the price of its USB-C to headphone jack dongle to $9 after previously selling it for $20. Meanwhile, the headphone jack debate continues to plague the smartphone community.
iOS 11 Now Running On 47 Percent Of All Apple Devices, But Adoption Is Slower Than iOS 10
iOS 11 has now been installed by nearly half of all Apple device users just three weeks after the update was released. But adoption could have been faster if the iPhone X was released early.
Qualcomm Files Lawsuit To Stop Apple From Selling iPhones In China: Here’s Why It Won’t Work
Qualcomm has filed a new lawsuit against Apple to stop it from selling or manufacturing iPhones in China. It’s the latest in both companies’ long-running legal battle, which started earlier this year.
Western Digital Is Working On 40 TB Hard Drives With The Help Of Microwaves
Western Digital has pioneered a new data storage technology that uses microwave-assisted magnetic recording to pack more data into the same disk space. The company claims the technology will allow disk capacities of up to 40 TB by 2025.
Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak Creates Online University For People Who Want To Work In Tech
Steve Wozniak is launching a university called 'Woz U,' which provides people with the necessary skills to land jobs in tech. It doesn’t seem like much now, but Wozniak has grand ambitions for the educational platform.
Sony’s Projector That Turns Surfaces Into A Touchscreen Now Available In The US For $1,700
Sony’s projector that can turn any surface into a touchscreen is now available in the United States for $1,700. Though a unique and promising device, the Sony Xperia Touch has a disappointing resolution.
Xbox Boss: Xbox One And PlayStation 4 Cross-Play May Never Happen Because Discussions With Sony Aren’t Going Anywhere
Sony is still not budging. Microsoft has been talking with the company to allow cross-play between Xbox One and PS4, but it seems discussions are proving useless as Sony may never come around.
Razer Phone Specs ‘Leaked’: 8 GB RAM, Snapdragon 835 Chip, 12-Megapixel Shooter, And 2K Display
Details about the upcoming Razer Phone just leaked ahead of the device’s Nov. 1 unveiling. From the looks of the leak, the Razer Phone’s spec sheet is pretty standard fare for a 2017 flagship, except for one startling detail.
