Articles by Carl Velasco
Travis Kalanick Won’t Return As CEO, Says Uber Board Member: Search For ‘World-Class CEO’ Still Underway
One of Uber’s board members has confirmed that Travis Kalanick will not be returning as the company’s CEO. Previous reports suggested Kalanick was planning to return Steve Jobs-style.
4K HDR Apple TV ‘Confirmed’ Via HomePod Firmware: HDR10, Dolby Vision Support Likely
The HomePod firmware has now given clues to a new Apple TV iteration. The code suggest that Apple might soon release a 4K-capable Apple TV that supports HDR.
Samsung Could Debut In-Display Fingerprint Scanner With The Galaxy Note 9: Rumor
After failing to implement an in-display fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S8, Samsung might finally launch it alongside the Galaxy Note 9. Meanwhile, Samsung has yet to announce the Galaxy Note 8, so it might take a long while.
Google Play Store Will Now Downrank Apps Prone To Crashing And Other Performance Issues
Google has found another way to demote certain Android apps in the Play Store. Now, if an app is found to crash frequently, users will less likely see it in app listings and search rankings.
Leaked Moto X4 Images Point To Premium Design, Shows New Dual Camera Setup Compared With Previous Leaks
It appears there has been some confusion about the Moto X4’s dual cameras. But smartphone tipster Evan Blass has now shared a photo of what he claims as the final Moto X4 design.
Google Employee’s Anti-Diversity Memo Goes Viral, Suggests Gender Gap Exists Because Of ‘Biological Differences’ Between Sexes
An anonymous Google employee’s controversial internal memo about the bias in workforce diversity has now received plenty of pushback. Generally, the memo alleges that a gender gap exists because men and women differ psychologically and biologically.
Apple Reportedly Updating The iPhone SE With An A10 Chip, Will Launch In Early 2018
Apple might release a new and faster iteration of the iPhone SE early next year, according to reports. However, it might only be exclusive to one country for a given period.
Apple Reportedly Testing Various Augmented Reality Glasses For Big AR Push
Apple is reported to be testing different sets of augmented reality glasses with various functions. Apple could go either two routes: create a standalone device with a screen or make something akin to the Samsung Gear VR.
Proposed Emojis For Unicode 11.0 Include Drunk Face, Llama, And Sad Poop
Unicode has now announced 67 new proposed emoji for Unicode 11, due in June 2018. The list includes many items, including a kangaroo, a flat shoe, and a frowning pile of poo.
Google To Create 'Stamp,' A Snapchat Discover Clone That'll Live Inside Its Search Engine
Google is rumored to make its search business more competitive with a new tool called Stamp, which is a Snapchat Discover clone. Stamp will function much like Snapchat, except it can be displayed in a number of places.
Google Pixel 2 Design Leaks: Thick Bezels, No Dual Cameras, And No Headphone Jack
A new alleged render of the Google Pixel 2 has just leaked, showing an unexpected lack of many smartphone trends. Google could ditch the bezel-less display, dual cameras, and the headphone jack entirely.
Intel 8th-Generation Coffee Lake Chips Won’t Work On 200-Series Motherboards: Why This Matters
Heads up, computer builders and upgraders: Intel’s 8th-generation Coffee Lake CPUs might not support current motherboards. That means if you want to upgrade, you might have to buy a new one.
Facebook Finally Launches ‘Related Articles’ Feature To Fight Fake News: How It Works
Facebook has confirmed it’s finally rolling out Related Articles, a feature which displays complementary links that question, dispute, or criticize the legitimacy of a news item. It’s one of the company’s many efforts to fight fake news on the site.
RiME For Nintendo Switch Gets Nov. 14 Release Date: Should You Go Physical Or Digital?
The Nintendo Switch version of 'RiME' will launch on Nov. 14, the game’s developers have now announced. The physical version, while a tad bit more expensive, comes with extras.
Moto Z2 Force Review Roundup: Shatterproof Screen Is Impressive, Outdated Design And Battery Life Are Disappointing
Critics have now gotten their hands on Motorola’s latest flagship, the Moto Z2 Force. While they’re generally impressed with it, the phone does struggle with justifying its high-end price for some subpar qualities.
Asus ZenFone AR Now Up For Preorder On Verizon For $648 Or $27 A Month
Asus has now put up the ZenFone AR for preorder on Verizon. Customers can choose between paying for the Tango-capable phone’s full retail price or getting a 24-month lease plan.
Here’s How To Get Google Daydream On Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus
Google has now officially rolled out Daydream support for all Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners. However, Google says it might take some time before Daydream reaches all users, so hang tight.
Hyperloop One Reaches 192 MPH In Second Full-System Test: Is Elon Musk’s Dream Coming True?
Hyperloop One, one of the few companies trying to turn Elon Musk’s dreams into a reality, has moved one step closer to revolutionizing transportation. Its second full-system test recorded 192 mph in top speed, significantly up from the first.
Sony, IBM Develops Tiny Magnetic Tape Cartridge With 330 TB Worth Of Uncompressed Data
Sony and IBM just crammed 330 TB into a palm-sized cartridge using an advanced magnetic tape storage system. To achieve it, both companies had to develop new technologies entirely.
Facebook Will Allegedly Make A Video Chat Device And Smart Speaker, But Should It?
Facebook will reportedly join the ranks of Amazon, Apple, and Google by potentially releasing new hardware devices. Built from its Building 8 lab, Facebook plans to unveil a video chat device and a smart speaker, both with AI capabilities.
First Microsoft Hackathon Brings Eye Control To Windows 10: Here’s How It Works
Microsoft has committed to implementing eye tracking support on Windows 10 soon. Called Eye Control, the feature will help people with certain neuro-muscular disorders navigate the operating system using their eyes.
Blu Claims There’s ‘Absolutely No Spyware Or Malware’ On Its Devices Amid Amazon Pullout
After Amazon pulled Blu devices from its store over privacy concerns, Blu has now refuted all claims, saying there’s no such thing. But given Blu’s track record with privacy, Amazon might have a hard time believing that.
Nintendo Switch Will Get Remastered ‘Resident Evil Revelations’ Bundle Later This Year
Capcom has just announced that 'Resident Evil Revelations Collection' will be hitting the Switch later this year. It contains both 'Resident Evil Revelations' titles for $39.99 or $19.99 each.
Android Might Soon Display How Much Battery You Have Left On Your Paired Bluetooth Headsets, Smartwatches
Google could soon support battery level indicators for connected Bluetooth devices on future versions of stock Android. While certainly good news, several phone manufacturers already support such a feature.
Despite Media Freakout, Facebook Didn’t Actually ‘Panic’ About Its AI Chatbot Experiment Or Shut It Down
Yes, Facebook experimented with AI chatbots that can negotiate with each other. No, these chatbots didn’t create their own language, and they most definitely will not take over the world.
This Might Be The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 For Real
A new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 render has just been leaked by trusted tipster Evan Blass, possibly showing the final design of the forthcoming device. Samsung will unveil its flagship Note device on Aug. 23.
With Meg Whitman Out, Uber’s Candidate List For Next CEO Is Just A Roomful Of Males
Meg Whitman just bowed out of possibly helming Uber in place of ousted Travis Kalanick. The company’s board now struggles to decide on its next CEO, and it now has to pick from a bunch of men.
Lawsuit Claiming Apple Intentionally ‘Broke’ FaceTime On Older iPhones Can Proceed, Judge Says
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled that Apple can’t dismiss a lawsuit claiming it intentionally disabled FaceTime on iOS 6. The plaintiffs claim Apple violated California's Unfair Competition Law.
iPhone 8 Leaked Via HomePod Firmware: ‘Confirms’ Bezel-Less Display, Face Unlock, And More
The iPhone 8, doused in speculation as ever, gets clearer each day. Via Apple’s leaked HomePod firmware, developers have discovered that the iPhone 8 will have a bezel-less screen and an infrared face unlock feature.
Charter Claims ‘No Interest’ In Sprint Acquisition After SoftBank Lays Out Proposal
Charter has rejected SoftBank’s proposal to merge it with Sprint and make a new company that offers wireless services. SoftBank won’t give up yet; however, it plans on making a direct offer shortly.
