Articles by Carl Velasco
Apple Leases Equipment To Suppliers To Guarantee iPhone 8 Parts And Avoid Production Issues
Apple has reportedly bought its own production equipment, leasing them to suppliers to manufacture iPhone 8 components. The news comes as the company faces rumors of production delays and difficulties.
Pokémon Sun And Moon Guide: How To Get The Shiny Legendary Pokémon Tapu Koko
'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' players may now receive a free shiny Tapu Koko via Mystery Gift. The level 60 Pokémon holds an Electric Seed and boasts Nature's Madness, Discharge, Agility, and Electro Ball as its moveset.
Microsoft's Windows 10 Preview Build 16241 Now Available, And It's An Early Look At The Fall Creators Update
Microsoft has now released a slew of new updates and improvements to Windows 10 via Build 16241 for Insiders in the Fast Ring. Improvements to Windows Shell, Task Manager touch-ups, and mixed reality upgrades are among the included features.
iPhone 8's Bezel-less OLED Display Is Not Enough To Convince Users To Upgrade: Analyst
Several rumors have pointed to Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 8 as switching over to an OLED screen, a first for the iPhone lineup. Some analysts, however, think that alone won’t cut it.
AT&T's DirecTV Now Gets Cloud DVR Support And More, While 4K HDR Streaming Set For 2018
AT&T has announced plans to unveil a next-generation video platform this fall, which launches for DirecTV Now customers first as part of a beta test. Cloud DVR, a revamped interface, and 4K HDR will be included as new features.
RIP, New Nintendo 3DS: Nintendo Japan Ends Production Of Handheld Console
Japan is losing the New 3DS entirely. Nintendo has just confirmed that it’ll stop production of the compact, 3D-capable console variant in Japan, signaling a couple of its interesting future plans.
Google Play Music's New Release Radio Lets You Keep Track Of Your Favorite Artists' Latest Songs
Google has announced that it’s releasing Google Play Music’s New Release Radio feature for all users. Previously, the feature seemed to be positioned as an exclusive station for Samsung phones.
Worldwide PC Market Continues To Decline, Drops By 4.3 Percent In Q2 2017
PC shipments all over the world fell 4.3 percent in the second quarter of 2017, the lowest figure it has recorded since 2007. But some PC manufacturers saw growth amid the market slump.
Third-Party Developers May Gain Access To Your Alexa Audio Recordings
Amazon could grant developers access to transcripts of Alexa user recordings. Reports say the move is the company’s way of staying competitive in the smart speaker race, especially with Apple and Google in the pack.
Backup And Sync From Google Desktop Tool Now Available To Windows, Mac Users
Users may now finally download Google’s handy Backup and Sync tool, which puts folders up in the cloud for easy access. The tool is now available for both Mac and Windows owners.
PS5 Release Date Set For 2019, And It'll Have PS4 Backward Compatibility Support: Analyst
Analyst Michael Pachter has now revealed that he thinks Sony could unveil the PlayStation 5 by 2019. The forthcoming console might feature 4K graphics and support backward compatibility.
Nintendo Releases Arms Version 2.0 Update: Hedlok Scramble Game Mode, New Playable Character Max Brass, And More
Nintendo has finally rolled out 'Arms' 2.0.0, which includes several additions. The newest patch brings Max Brass as a playable fighter, introduces a new arena and a new game mode, and includes plenty of under-the-hood changes.
Samsung Galaxy S8, HTC U11 Download Speeds Become Faster Via Sprint Update
Sprint has confirmed that its most recent update will give Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 speed bumps. Radio problems and miscalculations caused the slower download speeds, according to the network.
Twitter's New CFO Is Former Goldman Sachs Director Ned Segal
Twitter has finally found a CFO after an eight-month search. Former Goldman Sachs managing director will take the CFO position from Anthony Noto, who has helmed the position for months.
Facebook Gives Advertisers More Space With Messenger Ads (And We Have A Bad Feeling About This)
Facebook has announced that it will start showing ads on the Messenger home screen. The move, which comes directly from beta tests performed in Thailand and Australia, is a way to make the platform profitable.
Louis Vuitton Unveils Tambour Horizon Luxury Smartwatch: Is It Smart To Spend This Much $$$ For A Smartwatch?
Louis Vuitton has finally joined the smartwatch bandwagon with its luxurious Tambour Horizon smartwatch, with an AMOLED screen and Android Wear to boot. Just wait till you see the price.
Nintendo Switch's 'Splatoon 2' Graphics Improved A Lot Compared With The Original Game On Wii U
Before ‘Splatoon 2’ arrives July 21, someone has already put the game and its predecessor, ‘Splatoon,’ side-by-side. The astonishing results basically confirm that ‘Splatoon 2’ is a step up from the original Wii U hit.
iOS 11 Beta 3 Now Available To Developers: iPad Improvements, Notification Center Upgrade, And More
Apple has now released the iOS 11 beta 3, which includes a number of changes and refinements to overall performance. Developers can now access the latest beta release.
Microsoft 365 Is The Office And Windows Bundle Targeted At Business Users
Microsoft has just announced new Office 365 plans at its Inspire conference, including Microsoft 365 Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Business. These plans, targeted mainly for business or enterprise owners, are part of the company’s growing cloud services.
Samsung Really Doesn't Want You To Remap The Galaxy S8 Bixby Button
Samsung has once again disabled Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus users from remapping the dedicated Bixby button on their phones. Right now, it seems only T-Mobile variants are affected.
Twitter Wants You To Steer Clear Of Trolls, Launches Feature That Lets You Mute Strangers
Twitter just rolled out new options that will enable users to mute notifications from certain accounts. By accessing the Advanced Filters settings, users can now choose to avoid receiving notifications from trolls and users who spew abusive content.
Oculus Highlights The Importance Of VR Exclusives, Explains Why They're Necessary
Oculus content VP Jason Rubin has now spoken about the company’s approach to exclusives. He has highlighted the importance of such titles, noting that creating such an ecosystem can drive VR adoption.
Summer Games Done Quick 2017 Speedrun Event Ends, Sets New Record Of Raising $1.7 Million For Charity
Summer Games Done Quick 2017 has now concluded, racking up just a few hundred thousand dollars short of $2 million. This year’s charitable speedrunning marathons brought more donations than last year’s event.
New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Render Leak Shows What The Phablet Will Likely Look Like
A new Galaxy Note 8 render has leaked thanks to SlashLeaks. The image, which depicts the smartphone’s front panel, ties up with most rumors suggesting the the phone will sport an Infinity Display.
Xbox One X vs Original Xbox One, Xbox One S: Reasons To Upgrade, And Reasons Not To
The Xbox One X is the most powerful console that’ll ever be released, but is it worth $499 just to upgrade? Here are some reasons why you should make the jump, and why you shouldn’t.
Nintendo Switch Keyboard Lets You Dock Your Joy-Cons And Have The Console QWERTY Experience
A clever accessory brand has designed a Switch keyboard accessory that features sides where you can slide both Joy-Con into. Launching Sept. 30, the device already looks miles ahead of Hori’s similar accessory for the console.
You Can Soon Send Xbox One Games As Gifts To Your Friends
Microsoft has vaguely confirmed that players will soon be able to gift games to friends on the Xbox One. The feature, which Steam allows, isn’t currently offered on the Xbox One or the PlayStation 4.
Spotify Driving Mode Feature Undergoing Testing: Bigger Buttons, Voice Control, And Song Announcements
Some Spotify users have gotten a hold of what looks to be a Driving Mode inside the app, which applies numbers of optimizations to lessen distracted driving. Whether Spotify intends to release it widely remains a question, however.
Waymo vs Uber Legal Battle Sees 3 Out Of 4 Patent Claims Against Ride-Hailing Company Dropped
Google’s self-driving unit, Waymo, has dropped three of its patent infringement claims against Uber. The move comes as the latest development in Uber and Waymo’s high-stakes dispute over autonomous car technology.
Pokémon GO Anniversary Event: How To Get Pichu, Pikachu With Ash's Hat
The 'Pokémon GO' anniversary officially kicked off on July 6, with Niantic offering plenty of surprises for all players, including versions of Pikachu and Pichu that are both wearing Ash Ketchum's hat. Here’s how to get them.
