Articles by Carl Velasco
Discord Shuts Down Alt-Right Server, Accounts Amid Charlottesville White Supremacy Rally, Says Hate Groups Are ‘Not Welcome’
Discord has shut down a server connected to the alt-right and several accounts with ties to white supremacy, neo-Nazism, and other bigoted ideologies. The move comes in light of a media storm surrounding the recent Charlottesville protests.
Sonic Mania Review Roundup: Going Old School Pushes One Of Gaming’s Most Prized Icons Forward
Sonic is back with 'Sonic Mania,' a classic platformer that looks old but feels new. Reviews for the title have come out, with critics raving about the beloved Hedgehog’s new and revisited adventures.
Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo Is Coming To ‘Pokémon GO’: Here’s How To Catch It
Niantic has now confirmed that Mewtwo will finally be catchable in 'Pokémon GO' in the coming weeks. But first, you have to learn about a new feature called Exclusive Raid Battles.
LG Reveals Revamped User Interface For V30: Floating Bar, Always-On Features, And Expert Mode For Photography
LG just detailed the V30’s revamped user interface called UX 6.0+, showing off key features such as a Floating Bar, new controls via the always-on display, and more. LG will unveil the device at the end of this month.
OnePlus 3, 3T Will Stop Getting Major Updates After Android O, And Developers Won’t Say Why
OnePlus has killed the hopes of OnePlus 3 and 3T owners hoping to get major Android updates after Android O. That’s right: OnePlus’s older devices will stop receiving updates after Android O.
Elon Musk Thinks Artificial Intelligence Is More Threatening Than North Korea: Is He On To Something?
Elon Musk has now warned us about AI, saying it poses more danger than North Korea. The multitasking entrepreneur now calls for some type of regulation amid the increasing plight of AI.
Spyware Apps On Google Play That Secretly Recorded Audio, Took Photos Without Permission Now Removed
A security firm was able to identify a malicious family of spyware apps called SonicSpy, three of which were able to make it onto Google Play. These apps, which have now been removed, were capable of spying on its users.
Moto Z2 Force Reportedly Suffering From ‘Jelly Scrolling’ Effect: What Causes This Odd Display Issue?
It seems the Moto Z2 Force has a potentially annoying problem. XDA Developers has now discovered that its screen has the jelly scrolling effect, where scrolling vertically through a list makes visual elements behave like jelly.
Facebook Might Have Found A Way To Sneak An App Into China: Meet Colorful Balloons
Facebook has long struggled to enter the Chinese market, with attempts to learn Mandarin and negotiate with Chinese authorities rendering no success. But it has reportedly found a workaround in the form of Colorful Balloons.
Amid Fraud Lawsuit Against Travis Kalanick, Some Uber Investors Retaliate By Asking Benchmark To Vacate Its Board Seat
A group of Uber shareholders has now called to relieve Benchmark of its board seat and appointment rights after it sued former CEO Travis Kalanick for fraud. This is the latest in Uber’s much-covered internal turmoil.
No Man’s Sky Atlas Rises Update: 30 Hours Worth Of Story, Multiplayer, New Worlds, And More
'No Man’s Sky' has now received its biggest update yet in the form of Atlas Rises. Hello Games promises to bring hours and hours of story content, the use of portals, new visually improved worlds, and a lot more.
Pokémon Ultra Sun And Ultra Moon: How To Get Dusk Form Lycanroc
Nintendo has now revealed how to obtain the Dusk Form Lycanroc once 'Pokémon Ultra Sun' and 'Ultra Moon' launch in November. Long story short: there’s only a two-month availability window, so hurry.
Why Google Just Canceled Its All-Hands Meeting About That Controversial Anti-Diversity Memo
Google has dropped a town hall meeting that was supposed to address the controversy surrounding former Google engineer James Damore’s memo explaining diversity and gender roles. The primary reason behind the move concerns fears of doxxing.
Real-Life Moto X4 Leaks, Shows Minimal Bezels, Sleek Form Factor, Headphone Jack, And More
Images showing a Moto X4 in the wild have now leaked, showing key aspects of the rumored phone. Coupled with rumors, the leaks seem to show a pretty interesting entry in the X series.
Microsoft Unveils Windows 10 Pro For Workstations: Faster File Sharing, Persistent Memory, And More
Rumored since June, Microsoft has now announced Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, which can power devices with high-performance configurations. It can support machines with up to 6 TB of RAM, for example.
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Writes A Heartfelt Response To Former Google Engineer’s Viral Anti-Diversity Memo
YouTube’s CEO has now responded to the controversial anti-diversity memo from now-former Google engineer James Damore. Susan Wojcicki says that sexism in Silicon Valley persists, expressing frustration over the memo for exposing unfounded bias to the new generation.
Things At Uber Just Got Worse: Benchmark Is Now Suing Former CEO Travis Kalanick For Fraud
Benchmark has filed a lawsuit against Uber’s former CEO, Travis Kalanick, for several instances of fraudulent behavior. It alleges that Kalanick is doing everything just to gain back his position.
The LG V30 Will Have The Largest Aperture Ever In A Smartphone Camera
LG has provided more details about its next flagship, the V30. The device will sport dual cameras with an aperture of f/1.6, the widest in any smartphone camera ever released.
Leaked PlayStation 4 Update Release Notes Reveal A Much-Needed Feature For Twitch Streamers
Patch notes for Sony’s PlayStation 4 firmware update 5.0 have leaked, showing some much-needed new features. With firmware 5.0, Twitch users can finally broadcast 1080p streams at 60 fps.
Facebook Unveils Watch, A New Tab Dedicated To Original Programming: Should YouTube Be Worried?
Facebook has given everyone a peek at Watch, its new video platform for original content. With 2 billion users on its network, pivoting to video might just lend Facebook a new source of revenue.
Andy Rubin’s Essential Smartphone Is Now ‘In Full Mass Production,’ Release Date To Be Announced Next Week
Andy Rubin has now confirmed that the Essential Phone will get a release date next week. The smartphone, now in mass production, will compete with Apple’s and Samsung’s handsets.
Play Metroid: Samus Returns On This New 3DS XL Samus Edition, Out Sept. 15
Nintendo has announced yet another special edition New Nintendo 3DS XL, and this time it’s for 'Metroid: Samus Returns.' Both the console and the game will launch Sept. 15.
Facebook Shuts Down Standalone Groups App And Lifestage, Its Social Networking App For High Schoolers
Facebook has decided to permanently shut down two standalone apps: Groups and Lifestage. The latter, a social app for high schoolers, has been called by many as a Snapchat clone.
Nintendo World Championships Return This October: How You Can Join
Heads up, Nintendo fans: the company is bringing back the Nintendo World Championships this October in New York. Here’s how you can qualify for the big event.
Instagram Is Now Testing Split-Screen Livestreams: How It Works
Instagram is planning to roll out a new feature over the next few months that those who like to livestream might find handy. Soon, you’ll be able to start two-person livestream with a friend.
Xbox One X ‘Won’t Sell So Well' Because It's Too Pricey, Says Analyst
Despite not being released yet, there’s already gloom and doom for Microsoft’s next gaming machine. Analyst Michael Pachter has now expressed his thoughts on the Xbox One X, saying it won’t sell well because it’s too expensive for most people.
Google Offers Huge Discounts For Pixel, Pixel XL: But Should You Wait For The Pixel 2 Instead?
Google has restocked its Pixel phones and is now offering huge discounts for both devices as part of its Back to School event. You can also get a Daydream View headset for free, by the way.
Netflix Buys Comic Book Publisher Millarworld In A Big Push For Superhero Content
Netflix has officially bought Millarworld, signaling several possible adaptations from characters in Mark Millar’s comic book universe. Millar failed to contain his excitement, saying the whole thing is going to be brilliant.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Launches Aug. 11: Here’s How It Differs From The Galaxy S8
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S8 Active, a more rugged and durable version of its Galaxy S8 flagship. Preorders are open now, but you’ll have to get it from AT&T.
Leaked Google Pixel 2 Images Possibly Confirm Disappointing Design Choice
The Pixel 2 has leaked again, this time via alleged real-world photos. The images seem to confirm that Google, unlike Samsung, LG, and Xiaomi, isn’t joining the bezel-less display trend.
