Articles by Carl Velasco
The iPhone 8 Won’t Have A Home Button So Prepare To Use More Gestures
A new report claims Apple will remove the home button, one of the key components that made the iPhone so iconic in its earlier years. Apple will reportedly try to solve that with gestures.
Microsoft And Amazon Join Forces So You Can Use Cortana On Echo, Alexa On Windows 10 Devices
Microsoft and Amazon have decided to partner up in the voice assistant race. Pretty soon Windows 10 users can summon Alexa, and Echo users can call for Cortana on their smart speakers.
TCL Helping Palm Make A Comeback: The First Palm-Branded Phone In Years To Launch In 2018: Report
TCL is planning to revive the Palm brand after buying it from HP in 2014. The first Palm device in years, perhaps a smartphone, could be unveiled in 2018.
Amazon Echo Now Out Of Stock Because A New Model Is On The Way: Apple HomePod Competitor?
After putting it up for sale and on display at several Whole Foods locations, the Amazon Echo has gone out of stock. Could Amazon be clearing out stock to prepare for the Echo 2?
Water-Resistant BlackBerry Phone In The Works, But No Keyboard This Time
There are two new BlackBerry phones in the works, and TCL has now dropped hints about the first model. Can a sturdy, water-resistant phone with a long-lasting battery have any place in the market right now?
Uber Picks Up Its New CEO, But Also A New Scandal: US Department Of Justice Now Investigating Alleged Bribery Practices
Uber has finally decided on Dara Khosrowshahi as its new leader. Should he accept the job, his first new scandal is the company’s alleged bribery practices in other countries.
The Augmented Reality War Begins: Apple Teases First Wave Of AR Apps As Google Unveils ARCore Toolkit
Google has unveiled a new augmented reality SDK called ARCore, rivaling Apple’s ARKit. Both companies have now made it clear that they have big ambitions for the technology.
Updated Google Maps App Now Helps You Find Parking Spots, But Only In A Handful Of Cities
Google Maps for Android has now been updated to include more cities in the parking difficulty feature. It can now also display all available parking spots in a given area.
Even Cops Don’t Want Windows Phones: NYPD Officers Switching To iPhones By The End Of 2017
The NYPD has had enough of Windows Phones. Because Microsoft stopped updating its mobile operating system, thousands of New York cops will switch to Apple’s iPhone by the end of the year.
Facebook Wages War On Fake News: Pages That Share Them Will Be Banned From Buying Ads
Facebook has launched another attack on its fight against fake news. This time, it will ban pages that share fake news from buying ads but will give back ad privileges if they stop sharing such news.
Fitbit Unveils New Ionic Smartwatch: GPS, NFC, Heart Rate Sensor, Onboard Storage, Water Resistance, And More
After many rumors, Fitbit has finally unveiled a new smartwatch called Ionic that follows the Blaze. It’s got everything one could ask for in a smartwatch and more.
On Its First Day Owning Whole Foods, Amazon Slashes Prices Dramatically, Sells Discounted Amazon Echo Devices In-Store
Amazon’s Whole Foods acquisition has taken effect. Not only has Whole Foods slashed down prices of some products, but it has also begun selling Amazon Echo devices inside physical store locations.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Review Roundup: More Than An Odd Crossover
When the internet had learned Nintendo and Ubisoft were developing a Mario and Rabbids crossover, the reaction wasn’t pretty. Both developers, however, are more than happy to prove critics and gamers wrong.
Did You Preorder A SNES Classic Edition On Amazon? You Might Not Get It On Launch Day Because Of Delays
Some customers who preordered a SNES Classic Edition are now getting emails telling them their order will be delayed. If you ordered one from Amazon, better check your email.
The New CEO Of Uber Is Expedia Chief Dara Khosrowshahi, And He Has A Tough Job Ahead Amid Company Scandals
Uber’s two-month search for a new CEO has come to an end. The company has picked Expedia Chief Dara Khosrowshahi to replace Travis Kalanick, but actually, it’s not a fabulous job.
Devs Give Away A Torrent Link For ‘Darkwood’ Because They Know Not All Players Are Rich
Video game developers do everything to make sure players don’t pirate their games. But Acid Wizard Studio, the team behind horror-survival title 'Darkwood,' decided to give the game away for free via a torrent link.
Toyota Tipped To Unveil New Sports Car Lineup Next Month, But You Won’t Be Able To Buy One
There will be a new slew of sports cars from Toyota next month, which could be, in theory, the company’s equivalent of Lexus’s performance F series. These cars, however, might remain in Japan.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 Is Officially A Go, But Here’s Why It’s More Than A ‘Yakuza 2’ Remake [Trailer]
After a remaking the first 'Yakuza' game, Sega has announced that it’s also remaking 'Yakuza 2' as 'Yakuza Kiwami 2' for the PlayStation 4, launching early December. However, it’s more than an HD re-release.
As HTC Considers Selling Its Vive Virtual Reality Business, Palmer Luckey Ponders If He Should Acquire It
Oculus Rift creator and cofounder Palmer Luckey asked Redditors if he should buy the HTC Vive. No, not the headset, but the company’s actual virtual reality arm.
4K And HDR Won’t Save Apple TV: Here’s How The Company Can Turn Things Around
Rumors say Apple will come out with a 4K and HDR-capable Apple TV soon to compete with Amazon, Google, and Roku. Apple’s tendency to keep its devices premium, however, might only hurt it in the end.
Google Pixel 2 Will Feature The Latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 Chip, Rumored To Launch Oct. 5
A new rumor claims that Google will announce the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL on Oct. 5. The flagships feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 SoC but will allegedly drop the headphone jack.
FTC Approves Amazon’s $13.7 Billion Whole Foods Acquisition: Critics Worry Over Antitrust Issues
The Federal Trade Commission has given Amazon the green light to proceed with its acquisition of Whole Foods, a landmark decision that will put Amazon in the brick-and-mortar map. Critics, however, are disappointed.
Samsung Says A Smart Speaker Is On The Way, But Bixby Hasn’t Proven Anything Yet
Samsung has officially confirmed that it’s working on a smart speaker to rival Amazon, Google, and Apple. This device, with Bixby at the center, will focus on connecting smart home devices.
Microsoft Says It’s Still Talking To Sony About Cross-Play, But Here’s Why It Won’t Happen
Sony is still offish about allowing cross-play support between Xbox One and PlayStation 4. But the company, which enjoys near-dominance in the home console market, might have a logical reason for it.
Elon Musk Unveils The Official SpaceX Spacesuit That’s Seemingly Inspired By Sci-Fi
SpaceX is scheduled to send astronauts to the International Space Station sometime in the near future. Elon Musk has shared a photo of what they’re going to wear.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Now Official: Specs, New Features, Price, And Everything You Need To Know
Samsung has finally unveiled the proper sequel to its ill-fated Note 7. The Galaxy Note 8 boasts an Infinity Display, an S Pen, and top-tier specs, but its price will make you squeamish.
Watch Out, Amazon: Google And Walmart Are Partnering To Enable Voice-Based Shopping
Walmart customers will soon be able to use their Google Home smart speaker to order items. Both companies have entered a partnership that aims to define the future of online shopping.
ReplyASAP Freezes Your Kid’s Smartphone Until They Reply: Parents, You’ll No Longer Be Ignored
Frustrated about his son ignoring him, a dad created a messaging app that is both annoying and useful at the same time. It’s called ReplyASAP, an app you can’t close or silence until you respond to the message.
Bixby Finally Rolls Out To Over 200 Countries, But Is It Any Better Than Google Assistant?
After facing several months of delays, Samsung has finally rolled out Bixby worldwide to all Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners. Its future, however, remains uncertain in part because of Google Assistant’s huge market share.
The SNES Classic Edition Features A Secret Trick Gamers Will Love: Here’s How Rewind Works
The SNES Classic Edition is just a little more than a month away, but Nintendo has confirmed several new features ahead of release. One such feature is the ability to rewind games to make sure you don’t die.
