Articles by Carl Velasco
Silent Echo Lets You Chat With Amazon's Alexa On Slack
A company called Bespoken has made a Slackbot called Silent Echo, which is perfect for users who don’t like talking to their Alexa device that much. That’s right, Silent Echo lets you make commands to Alexa just by typing.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands To Get Competitive PvP Mode This Fall, And Here’s Your First Look
Ubisoft has just confirmed that a PvP mode for 'Ghost Recon: Wildlands' called Ghost War is slated in the fall. Those interested to try it out earlier, however, can participate in the open beta later this summer.
Razer Reportedly Planning To Make A Phone For Gamers, But IPO Plans Need To Push Through First
The next big gadget from Razer might be a gaming smartphone, reports say. The phone will focus on the company’s audience of hardcore gamers, which seems to suggest it will pack pretty powerful specs.
YouTube To Keep Online Terrorist, Extremist Videos Away From You With The Redirect Method
As promised, Google has unveiled one of the first few steps in its fight to halt the spread of extremist and terrorist propaganda videos on YouTube. It’s called the Redirect Method, and it’s just going to get better over time.
Atari Unveils A Hat With Speakers, Aptly Calls It 'Speakerhat'
Atari has formally unveiled the Speakerhat, which is something one certainly doesn’t see every day. Atari has made no mention of pricing and availability yet, although it’s currently looking for beta testers.
Android Amazon App To Get Alexa Integration Via Latest Update
After rolling it out for iOS devices, Amazon has finally brought Alexa to Android users via the Amazon mobile app, enabling the use of certain voice-capable functionalities. There’s no reason to get too excited, however.
You Can Now Create GIFs With Google's Motion Stills App On Your Android Phone
Google has finally rolled out Motion Stills, a sophisticated GIF creator app, to Android users. The app now comes with a redesigned streaming pipeline that ensure users can have their GIFs at a moment’s notice.
Save The Date: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 To Go Official On Aug. 23 At Unpacked Event
Samsung has officially announced that it will hold another Unpacked event on Aug. 23 in New York City. The company made no mention of the Note 8, but many believe it’ll be the star of the show.
Amazon Spark Is The New Instagram-like Social Network Designed For Online Shoppers
Amazon just launched its new tool, Spark, for Prime members in the United States, with the aim to make online shopping a more social experience. Think of it as Instagram, but with things you can buy.
Pokémon GO Update Version 0.69.0 Gets Datamined, Reveals Legendary Pokémon Are Nearing Launch
Legendary Pokémon may finally be coming to 'Pokémon GO.' The Silph Road’s datamine of the recent 'Pokémon GO' update shows pertinent code that implies they’ll soon arrive, though it remains a question as to when.
Doom Update 6.66 Puts An End To Season Pass, Unlocks Multiplayer DLC Content For All
Bethesda has updated 'Doom' to version 6.66, which not only brings a clever version name but several changes and improvements, too. With 'Doom' 6.66, all paid multiplayer DLC is now free for all players.
Facebook Launches Instant Articles Analytics Tool, Lets Publishers Compare Traffic With Mobile Web Content
Facebook is trying to convince publishers that Instant Articles generate more readership that plain stories presented as links. To that end, it has unveiled a new tool for publishers to see how their Instant Articles perform.
Samsung Galaxy S9 To Have The Same Screen Size And Infinity Display As The Galaxy S8: Report
Customers expecting Samsung to put larger screens on the Galaxy S9 might be sorely disappointed. Rumors now claim that the Galaxy S9 will sport the same Infinity Display as the S8, but that might not be bad news at all.
China's 'Great Firewall' Starts Blocking WhatsApp Messages, Censors Facebook's Only Working Product In The Country
China appears to have tightened its internet crackdown, and the latest victim is WhatsApp. Several users have experienced disruptions with the app recently, with speculation suggesting that it will be blocked in the country eventually.
Samsung Galaxy S8 BOGO Deal Lets You Get A Free Flagship From Any Major US Carrier
Those intending to buy the Samsung Galaxy S8 but have yet to actually buy it may find that now is actually the best time to do so. Samsung has announced a trade-in promotion that is quite hard to pass up.
Google's Hire Aims To Help Small And Medium Businesses Find The Talent They Need
After more than a year of testing, Google has finally launched Hire, a tool to help employers find new talent. Integrated into G Suite, Hire seamlessly lets employers take advantage of G Suite apps to streamline the hiring process.
Splatoon 2 Review Roundup: What Gamers Are Saying About The Nintendo Switch Shooter
Critics have now weighed in on Nintendo’s sequel to 'Splatoon,' 'Splatoon 2.' Generally, they seem to say that while 'Splatoon 2' is a great game, it’s not without its limitations, particularly in terms of online play.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Sales Going Strong, Outselling Galaxy S7 By 15 Percent
Samsung’s mobile business chief has refuted negative claims about the Galaxy S8’s sales performance. He said that Galaxy S7 sales are not surpassing Galaxy S8 sales at all.
Samsung Pay Gets PayPal Support, Lets You Spend Your PayPal Balance In 'Millions Of Stores'
Samsung has announced that Samsung Pay users will be able to use their PayPal balance as an in-store method payment. Samsung has partnered with PayPal to bring tap-to-pay purchases and also other additional features.
Splatoon To Get An Anime Adaptation That Will Be Available Online Via YouTube
An animated show inspired by 'Splatoon' has now been officially announced. The show will follow our beloved Inklings as they engage in Turf Wars, debuting this August.
Microsoft To Offer Windows 10 Subscriptions With Virtualization Use Rights
Microsoft has now unveiled subscription plans for Windows 10 Enterprise, which includes virtualization use rights. This will enable Windows virtual machines to be hosted in qualified hosting partners.
Apple's World Emoji Day Celebration Has New Emojis Heading To iOS, macOS, And watchOS Devices
In celebration of World Emoji Day, Apple has unveiled a new set of emojis that will arrive later this year across Apple devices. The company also converted some film titles on the iTunes Store into emojis.
Select PCs That Got The Free Upgrade To Windows 10 Are No Longer Supported By The OS
Several users have found out that their Intel Atom Clover Trail-based PCs cannot download the Windows 10 Creators Update. Microsoft has apparently prevented such systems from receiving software updates.
Call Of Duty: WWII Zombies Trailer Gets Leaked, But Devs Ask Fans To Avoid It
Heads up, 'Call of Duty' fans: the trailer for 'Call of Duty: WWII Zombies' has leaked, to the disappointment of its developers. Activision and Sledgehammer Games were supposed to unveil the official trailer at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Amazon Anytime Could Be The New Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp Competitor
Amazon might soon unveil a brand-new messaging platform. Reportedly rivaling Facebook Messenger, Amazon Anytime will feature much of the same features as others, but with encryption, for good measure.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Roster Expands With Jedah From 'Darkstalkers,' Gamora From 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'
Capcom has now confirmed that Jedah Dohma from 'Darkstalkers' will join the 'Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite' roster. A gameplay video showcasing both him and and Gamora from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' has also been released.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Nintendo Switch Port Could Happen Only After PS4, Xbox One Versions Roll Out
The director of 'Kingdom Hearts 3' has now made comments about a possible Switch port alongside Xbox One and PS4 versions of the game. While he said it’s certainly possible, there’s still no reason to get one’s hopes up.
Samsung's 406-Inch 4K Cinema LED Screen To Change The Way We Watch Movies
After teasing it a few months ago, Samsung has officially unveiled the Cinema LED Screen, a 406-inch display that offers 4K resolution with HDR, among other things. Samsung hasn’t confirmed whether these displays will hit stateside.
Destiny 2 Beta Player Loses Account While Linking To Battle.net: Here's How To Avoid It
Some users have reported accidentally getting their Bungie accounts orphaned when linking to their Battle.net accounts for 'Destiny 2.' Here’s how to properly do it so you avoid such a tragic outcome.
Sprint Wants You To Lease Smartphones With New Sprint Flex, Sprint Deals Options
Sprint wants you to drop from your current network and switch to its own. The company has now unveiled two new smartphone upgrade plans, Sprint Flex and Sprint Deals, which gives users the freedom to upgrade their phones.
