Articles by Carl Velasco
Nintendo Surprises Fans With ‘Minecraft’ For 3DS: It’s Available Now But Will Only Work On ‘New’ 3DS Models
Nintendo just announced a version of 'Minecraft' for New 3DS systems during its Nintendo Direct presentation. Available now via eShop, the game includes survival and creative modes, in addition to traditional and touchscreen controls.
While Everyone Was Distracted With The iPhone X Reveal, Apple Made Some iPad Pro Models $50 More Expensive
Apple just made most of its iPad Pro models $50 more expensive for some reason. These iPad Pro devices have not been changed in any way, however.
Polaroid Is Back With The $99 OneStep 2 Instant Camera, But Film Packs Are Going To Cost You A Lot
The Impossible Project, under a new brand called Polaroid Originals, is trying to bring back instant photography. To achieve this, it has unveiled the new OneStep 2 camera, the spiritual successor to the 1977 original.
Okami Is Getting Remastered For The PlayStation 4, Xbox One, And PC, Will Feature 4K Graphics [Trailer]
Capcom has now announced that a remastered version of 'Okami' is going to be released this December for PlayStation, Xbox One, and PC players. Why is there no Nintendo Switch version, though?
Apple Will Upgrade Your HD Films Into 4K/HDR Versions For Free (For The New Apple TV 4K, Of Course)
Apple has unveiled the Apple TV 4K, confirming much of the rumors were true. What the rumors missed, however, is that Apple has adopted a new pricing model for 4K films that make the Apple TV highly attractive.
The Sun Is Erupting Solar Flares Like Crazy: NASA Recorded Several X-Class Flares Over The Past Week
NASA has just recorded an X8.2 class solar flare on Sept. 10, just one of the many solar flares that occurred over the past week. Is a solar flare a cause of concern, though?
Apple Makes iPhone X Official: Bezel-Less OLED Display, Face ID, 64-Bit A11 Bionic Chip, And Much More
Following tons of rumors and heavy speculation, Apple has finally unveiled the iPhone X, an iPhone of many firsts. It’s the most radically designed iPhone yet, but also the most expensive one to date.
Developers Behind ‘Journey,’ ‘Flower’ Just Unveiled A New Breathtaking Game Called ‘Sky,’ And It’s An Apple Exclusive [Video]
The makers of 'Journey,' 'Flow,' and 'Flower' have announced a new game called 'Sky,' launching on Apple devices this winter. If the studio’s track record is any indication, 'Sky' might be every bit as engaging and compelling as its predecessors.
Meet The Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro, An Unapologetic Copy Of The MacBook Pro That Costs Half As Much
Xiaomi has unveiled what’s perhaps the best attempt at a MacBook Pro ripoff. Looking at the specs and price of the Mi Notebook Pro, however, it’s clear Xiaomi didn’t merely copy Apple’s flagship laptop.
Facebook Reportedly Testing Instant Videos That Pre-Download Over Wi-Fi So You Don’t Have To Waste Your Data Plan
It might soon be easier and less worrisome for users to watch Facebook videos while connected to a mobile network. There’s reportedly a new feature in testing called Instant Videos that downloads videos over Wi-Fi for later viewing.
Shots Fired: Qualcomm Implies Android Always Beats Apple In Smartphone Innovation
Qualcomm just threw shade at Apple as their dispute heightens. It just published a post that highlights several smartphone innovations, saying Android had always been the first to implement them all.
Experiencing Stuttering And FPS Drop Issues On Windows 10? Don’t Worry, Microsoft Is Working On A Fix
Microsoft has confirmed that it’s developing a fix to reported performance issues on Windows 10 devices running the Creators Update. It has also released a preview build for those in the Fast Ring that addresses part of the issues.
You Won’t Have Trouble Finding An SNES Classic Edition: Nintendo Boss Confirms Production ‘Dramatically Increased’
Nintendo of America’s President, Reggie Fils-Aimé, has now addressed what everyone would like to know: Will there be a SNES Classic Edition shortage? Fils-Aimé confirmed that the company has dramatically increased production but said nothing more.
Attention, Nintendo Switch Fans: An Achievement System Is Under Development, Says Indie Developer
Nintendo is apparently working on some kind of achievement system for the Switch, according to developers on a Reddit AMA session. Truly, the Switch is proof that Nintendo has become more open to ideas after the Wii U failed.
New Pixel Phones Will Feature Always-On Display, IP68 Water And Dust Resistance: Rumor
New information about the next Pixel phones has now allegedly leaked. Reports say both the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will be water and dust resistant and have an Always-on display.
How To Watch Apple iPhone 8 Event Live Stream And What To Expect
Apple will finally unveil its most-anticipated 10th-anniversary iPhone on Sept. 12. Here’s how to livestream the iPhone 8 keynote and what to expect based on rumors, leaks, and speculation.
Spotify No Longer Works Using Safari: Time To Switch To Another Browser Or Use Desktop Version, Apple Users
Spotify has officially dropped support for Safari, telling users they should use alternative browsers or the native Spotify desktop app instead. Spotify can’t confirm if support will eventually come back, but the issue apparently roots from Apple’s incompatibility with Widevine.
Google And Motorola Will Release An Android One Version Of The Moto X4
Moto X4 is the next Android One device coming to the United States. Evan Blass has leaked a photo of the special variant, but it’s not clear if it’ll have the same specs as a regular Moto X4.
Record-Breaking Galaxy Note 8 Preorders Show People Have Forgotten About The Whole Note 7 Disaster
Samsung has now claimed that the Galaxy Note 8 has gotten more preorders than any Note phones previously released. This essentially suggests that customers simply don’t care about the whole Note 7 disaster anymore.
YouTube Launches HDR Option On Select LG, Samsung, And Sony Xperia Phones, But Several Users Are Reporting Major Problems
The YouTube app now supports a number of HDR playback options for HDR-compliant smartphones. But several users who got to try the new feature have started reporting major performance and playback issues.
iOS 11 GM Leaked, ‘Confirms’ iPhone 8 Features Like True Tone Display, Face ID, And More
Seems like Apple just has to deal with facts of the modern tech era: everything gets leaked. The iPhone 8 is now practically revealed thanks to the iOS 11 GM firmware, which shows key specs of the upcoming flagship.
L.A. Noire Is $10 More Expensive On The Switch Than On Other Platforms Because Of ‘Switch Tax’
Rockstar Games has announced that 'L.A. Noire' will be re-released for a number of platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. However, that version will cost a tad more because of the Switch tax.
Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX’s Full Spacesuit Design In A New Photo
Elon Musk has shared yet another photo of SpaceX’s spacesuit, this time showing the full-body design. The suit is what astronauts will wear when they travel from Earth to the International Space Station.
Google Drive For Mac, PC Shuts Down March 2018, Will Be Replaced By Backup And Sync Tool
Google has announced that it’s shutting down the Google Drive app for Mac and PC in March 2018. Existing users can continue using the service via two new backup apps: Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream.
After Copying Snapchat, Facebook Is Now Copying Tinder, Too
Facebook wants its app to have a new feature where people can set up meetings and hangouts easily. Currently in testing, the new feature is similar to Tinder, and users can even reject a person without them knowing.
Google Might Acquire HTC To Make More Pixel Phones In The Future: Report
Google might be in the final stages of acquiring smartphone maker HTC, reports said. The move allegedly aims to unify and integrate many aspects involved in developing future Pixel phones.
iPhone 8 Rumor: It Seems Apple Might Really Get Rid Of Touch ID
The iPhone 8 will lose a key security and biometric feature that Apple helped popularize. New reports say Apple might actually ditch Touch ID and replace it with facial recognition technology.
Amazon HQ2 Will Be As Big As The One In Seattle: Here’s Why US Cities Will Fight For It
Amazon has announced that it’s on the prowl for a city to build a second headquarters in. Amazon HQ2 has quite the list of requirements, though the potential economic benefits make up for it.
Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, And Cortana Can Be Hacked Using Sound Frequencies Humans Can’t Hear
Turns out hacking voice assistants is an easy thing to do. A group of researchers discovered that ultrasonic frequencies inaudible to humans can be used as a way to access voice-enabled assistants such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Cortana.
Microsoft To Unveil New Surface Hardware On Oct. 31, Surface Phone Unlikely
Microsoft will unveil at least one new Surface product at its Future Decoded event in London, happening Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. However, it’s not going to be the Surface Phone.
