Articles by Carl Velasco
eBay Isn't Having Any Shady Business From Super NES Classic Edition Scalpers
eBay has announced that it will not welcome shady retailers looking to cash in on the limited supply of Nintendo’s forthcoming Super NES Classic Edition. The mini console, packed with 21 games and two controllers, launches late September.
Jawbone To Close Up Shop As CEO Kicks Off New Startup Jawbone Health Hub
Jawbone, once a formidable name in the wearable technology landscape, will reportedly soon shut down entirely after a series of company struggles. The CEO, however, has already launched what appears to be its successor, Jawbone Health Hub.
Some iPhones Could Get Banned In The US Because Of Qualcomm
Qualcomm has yet again filed a lawsuit against Apple that may ban iPhone and iPad units in the country. The lawsuit comes as the latest development in Apple and Qualcomm’s escalating legal battle.
Sorry, PlayStation 4 Gamers: 'Cuphead' Isn't Heading To The PS4, Dev Confirms
The developers of run-and-gun indie darling 'Cuphead' have now confirmed that their nostalgia-infused game won’t ever come to the PlayStation 4. Sorry, Sony fans, this one’s going to be an Xbox One and PC exclusive.
Xbox One X Early Benchmarks Give A Glimpse Of The World's Most Powerful Console's Performance
Digital Foundry has now dove deep into the graphical capabilities of the forthcoming Xbox One X. The results confirm something unsurprising: running games at 4K is pretty difficult.
You Can Now Add Links To Snapchat With The Paperclip Feature
Snap has just added a bunch of cool additions to Snapchat, including a Paperclip feature that lets users attach links to snaps. The company also added the ability to change backdrops and alter one’s voice in snaps.
Amazon's Alexa Now Has Over 15,000 Skills, Grew Faster Than Google Assistant And Cortana
The number of Alexa Skills has now surged past the 15,000 mark, cementing Amazon’s lead in the voice-enabled devices and apps. But while the figure looks impressive, it still boils down to quantity versus quality.
Volvo To Switch To Electric Cars, Promises 5 Models By 2021
Volvo has confirmed that it will begin introducing new electric vehicle models starting 2019, offering five models in all by 2021. The automaker’s commitment comes as EVs take the automobile industry by storm.
Here's When You Can Download Shovel Knight, Shantae For Free In 'Blaster Master Zero'
Inti Creates has now officially announced that it’s bringing two playable characters over to 'Blaster Master Zero': Shantae and Shovel Knight. Players will be able to download both for free, but only for a limited time.
Google Pixel XL 2 Concept Shows What The Upcoming Phone Could Look Like [Video]
Someone has managed to create a decent Google Pixel XL 2 concept video, showing what the next Pixel handset could look like. Codenamed Taimen, the forthcoming flagship could be announced this year.
Super NES Classic Edition Preorders Via Amazon UK Are Getting Canceled
It looks like Amazon UK has shrunk down multiple Super NES Classic Edition orders to just one, hinting at a broader stock problem yet again. Nintendo's clever anti-scalping strategy or history repeating itself?
Apple To Ink Investment Deal With LG To Ensure iPhone OLED Display Supply: Report
Multiple reports has now claimed that Apple could pour money into an LG plant to beef up the manufacturing of OLED displays, presumably for the upcoming iPhone 8. The deal, though tentative, could be worth billions.
Facebook Tracking Lawsuit Judge Says Keeping Online Activity Private Is Users' Responsibility
A U.S. Federal judge just dismissed an internet privacy lawsuit against Facebook, stating that the plaintiffs should have been responsible for their privacy. It remains uncertain how this impacts the site’s other users.
Attention, Pokémon Trainers: 'Pokémon GO' Bug May Take Away Your Pokémon Forever
A rare bug has been reported to be plaguing 'Pokémon GO' players, which causes their pocket monster to disappear when added to a gym. Niantic hasn’t said anything about the alleged glitch.
Nintendo Switch Gets The Sheikah Slate Treatment, And It Looks Like Something Out Of 'Zelda: Breath Of The Wild'
MakoMod has just created a special Nintendo Switch skin that makes it look like the Sheikah Slate, straight out of 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.' It even comes with a matching dock that follows the theme extensively.
Best iOS 11 Features To Look Forward To: Customizable Control Center, Notes App Document Scanner, And More
Apple’s iOS 11 update is almost upon us, bringing a bevy of new features and timely improvements to iPhone and iPad users everywhere. Here are some of the best features you’d want to look out for.
OnePlus 5's Jelly Scrolling Issue Could Be The Work Of An Upside-Down Screen
OnePlus has officially released its OnePlus 5 flagship to general fanfare, although not without some criticism. One of those is a seemingly jelly-like scrolling effect users have discovered, and a new investigation suggests it could be by design.
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Speedrunner Finishes Trial Of The Sword In 1 Hour
A speedrunner has managed to beat the Trial of the Sword challenge included in the Master Trials DLC for 'Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.' The insanely difficult challenge pits Link against hordes of different enemies.
Here's How To Upgrade To Windows 10 Pro From Windows 10 S And Vice Versa
The Surface Laptop, for all its bells and whistles, unfortunately runs Windows 10 S out of the box, a less capable version of the operating system. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to change that.
Leak: Photos Of Microsoft's Canceled Surface Mini Show What Could Have Been
Exclusive images of the canceled Surface Mini have now leaked for the first time, showing the 8-inch tablet that looks like a Moleskine notebook. Could Microsoft release another version, one with upgraded internals?
Facebook Updates News Feed Algorithm: What This Means For Publishers And Ordinary Users
Facebook has made changes to its news feed algorithm to improve what users see. Now, users who spam their feeds with more than 50 posts a day will have lesser distribution and reach for the links they share.
Google Play Store July Sale: Games, Apps, Movies, TV Shows, And More Available At Discounted Prices
Google has now officially kicked off its storewide Play Store summer sale, offering steep discounts on basically everything, from books to films to games to apps and more. You can even get four months of Google Play Music for free.
Mid-Tier Project Fi Phone Said To Be Lenovo's Moto X4
According to recent leaks, the unnamed standalone Google Project Fi smartphone could actually be the Moto X4 from Lenovo. The high-end mid-tier handset will reportedly launch in Q4 2017.
SpaceX's Second Falcon 9 Rocket Landing A Success: Blasts Into Space, Returns Within 48 Hours
SpaceX has successfully launched and landed a second Falcon 9 rocket just two days after a previous launch, which was also successful. SpaceX’s success in reusing rockets bodes significant things for aerospace engineering and space travel.
Google To Stop Reading Gmail Messages: Here's How To Remove Personalized Ads Completely
Google has officially announced that it’s going to stop scanning users’ emails for targeted ads but will continue scanning their other online behavior. Here’s how you can opt out of Google’s targeted ads practice.
Here's Why Facebook's New Mission Is To 'Bring The World Closer Together'
Facebook has renewed its mission statement to reflect the importance of bringing the world closer together and helping them make progress as a community. Its new mission builds upon its previous goal of making the site more open and connected.
Overwatch Team 'Drastically Reducing The Amount Of Duplicates' In Loot Boxes, Adding More Highlights Features
Blizzard has announced a list of new changes to the Loot Box and Highlights system on 'Overwatch.' Good news, players: Blizzard said that it’s finally reducing the amount of duplicate items in Loot Boxes and more.
Honda Forced To Shut Down Plant After WannaCry Ransomware Infects Carmaker's Network
Honda had to halt operations in its factory in Tokyo because WannaCry infected its networks, new reports have now confirmed. Meanwhile, where the ransomware originated still remains uncertain.
Unicode 10 To Come With 56 Emojis For iPhones Everywhere, Including A T-Rex And The Colbert Emoji
Unicode 10 has now officially rolled out, finalizing the code points required for new emoji support. It’s now up to vendors such as Google, Apple, or Microsoft to support them via their next software updates.
Apple Devs Can Now Access Second Beta Versions Of iOS 11, macOS 10.13, watchOS 4, And tvOS 11
Apple has now officially seeded the second beta versions of its software for developers, bringing a number of changes and improvements to iOS, macOS, watch OS, and tvOS. The final, stable versions are set to arrive this fall.
