Articles by Carl Velasco
Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro: Battle Of The 4K Consoles Switches To Full Gear
Now that the Xbox One X is official, gamers have now gotten the chance to see how Sony’s PlayStation 4 Pro stacks up to Microsoft’s new beefy machine. Here’s how the two powerhouse consoles compare.
God Of War 4 Gets An Early 2018 Release Date For The PlayStation 4
Sony has just revealed new gameplay footage for 'God of War 4' during its E3 2017 conference, while also confirming an early 2018 release date. This time around, Kratos seems calmer, perhaps even fatherly.
Leak: iPhone 8 Front And Rear Panels, iPhone 7s And 7s Plus Rear Glass Panels Show Upcoming Design
Alleged panels of the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus have now leaked, giving a hint of what Apple’s flagships might look like. Rumors say Apple will unveil all three handsets this fall.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Is The 'XCOM'-like Strategy Game For The Nintendo Switch
Ubisoft shocked fans when it finally unveiled 'Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle' during its E3 2017 conference because, well, it actually looks pretty good. Here’s the game’s trailer and a brief story on how the unusual crossover came to be.
E3 2017: 'Ori And The Will Of The Wisps' Is As Beautiful As 'Ori And The Blind Forest'
Microsoft just announced the sequel to 'Ori and the Blind Forest' during its E3 2017 keynote, titled 'Ori and the Will of the Wisps.' Though details are slim at present, feel free to analyze the game’s trailer for possible hints.
Tony Awards 2017: 'Dear Evan Hansen', 'Oslo,' And The Other Winners
The 71st Annual Tony Awards has just concluded, with 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'Hello, Dolly!,' among others, winning multiple trophies. Check out this year’s list of winners, from Best Play to Best Original Score.
Did 'The Mummy' Get Buried At The Box Office By 'Wonder Woman'?
While 'Wonder Woman' has scored big on box office charts, 'The Mummy' has failed to rake in huge amounts of money from domestic audiences in comparison. The film, however, has found success overseas.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Leave Of Absence Under Discussion
Travis Kalanick, Uber’s CEO, might be asked to take some time off following the results of an independent investigation by former attorney general Eric Holder. That report allegedly paints an ugly portrait of Uber’s workplace culture.
Upcoming 'Minecraft' Update To Bring Huge Changes: Cross-Platform Play, 4K Graphics, And More
Microsoft has just announced the Better Together Update for 'Minecraft,' which introduces cross-play for different versions of the game. There’s also the Super-Duper Graphics Pack, which significantly improves the game’s graphical capabilities.
Marvel Finally Releases 'Black Panther' Teaser Trailer: Watch The King Of Wakanda In Action [Video]
Marvel has finally dropped the very first teaser trailer for 'Black Panther,' out in February next year. The film is Marvel’s first solo film with a black superhero character at the forefront.
Xbox Scorpio Will Have 9 GB Of GDDR5 RAM For Games
Microsoft has freed up an extra gigabyte off Xbox Scorpio’s total system memory, allowing developers to have 9 GB of RAM to work with right off the bat. What’s more, the console can even increase its performance for certain games.
Apple's Latest Ads Highlight The iPad Pro's Power, The Apple Pencil's Lag-Free Experience
Apple has released two new iPad Pro ads which highlight the tablet’s A10X Fusion chip and lag-free experience when drawing with the Apple Pencil. The upgraded iPad Pro models will ship this June 14.
Apple's iPhone 7s, iPhone 8 Won't Maximize LTE Network Speeds
The upcoming batch of iPhone models won’t support gigabit connection speeds because Apple doesn’t want to welcome Qualcomm with open arms. On paper, it’s a bummer, but it might not even be that important.
Intel Doesn't Like The Upcoming Snapdragon 835-Powered Windows 10 Machines, Indirectly Warns Qualcomm
Intel has sharply but indirectly called out companies who might be infringing on its patents over x86 architecture. Reports say Intel’s subtle reprimand could be in reference to Microsoft and Qualcomm’s new Windows 10 ARM PCs.
Microsoft Announces Windows 10 Build 16215, Rolls Out A Ton Of Updates And Improvements
Microsoft has rolled out Windows 10 build number 16251, containing a ton of new features, some of which focus on touch input. The hefty updates should arrive to Windows 10 users via the Fall Creators Update later this year.
Amazon Drive Gets 1 TB Limit: How Does It Compare With Other Cloud Storage Options Now?
With Amazon officially gutting its unlimited free storage plan on Amazon Drive, it’s possible users are now looking for other alternatives. Here are some of the best cloud storage solutions, including their pricing details.
Alexa Will Let You Talk To Your TV As Amazon Opens Video Skill API To Streaming Services, Cable Companies
Amazon Alexa will soon let users search, navigate, and access video content with the use of their voice. It’s all thanks to Amazon making its Video Skill API available to developers.
Apple's iPad Pro vs Microsoft's Surface Pro: Which Device Can Replace Your Laptop?
The Apple iPad Pro and the Microsoft Surface Pro are pretty excellent tablets, boasting stellar displays, powerful processors, and more. Only one, however, makes a strong argument as a laptop replacement.
Super Nintendo World Is Universal Studios Japan's Super Mario Theme Park With A 'Mario Kart' Ride
Super Nintendo World has officially begun construction in Osaka, with Universal Studios Japan confirming that a 'Mario Kart' ride will be part of the theme park. Super Nintendo World opens before the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Spider-Man: Homecoming NBA Finals Spot: The Web Slinger Meets DJ Khaled [Video]
Spider-Man has yet again appeared in another TV spot during the NBA Finals, this time running into DJ Khaled in a convenience store as he buys some snacks for a viewing party. 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' is out July 7.
Nintendo Switch Needs A Pokémon RPG: 'Pokkén Tournament DX' Won't Be Enough
Instead of the hotly anticipated, if rumored Switch title 'Pokémon Stars,' we’re getting a 'Pokken Tournament' port, instead. Will there ever be a mainline Pokémon entry on the Switch?
Mass Effect: Andromeda Was Supposed To Have Procedurally Generated Planets Like 'No Man's Sky'
Early in development, BioWare was trying to incorporate procedurally generated planets in 'Mass Effect: Andromeda,' akin to the exploration style in 'No Man’s Sky.' Plans, however, fell through — hard.
AT&T's DirecTV Now To Support Only Chrome: Mac Users Can't Use Safari To Stream Soon
AT&T’s DirecTV Now service will soon be exclusive to Chrome for those streaming via their desktops. Users have until have the end of June to switch browsers.
Uber Ordered To Hand Over Otto Due Diligence Report In Waymo Lawsuit, Judge Rules
Uber now has to provide the due diligence report related to its $680 million acquisition of Otto, which it has so far tried to keep secret. Waymo believes the report can show evidence about Uber’s trade-theft practices.
Batman Pops The Question, Proposes To Catwoman In 'Batman' No. 24
In a heartrending yet unsurprising move, Batman has now asked Catwoman to marry him, a potentially major development of their relationship. Batman, however, has a dark secret he needs to reveal before she says yes.
Asus ZenFone AR Gets A Possible June 14 Launch Date
The first Tango-capable smartphone from Asus will reportedly launch on June 14 in Taiwan, with a US release scheduled in July. Hopefully the Asus ZenFone AR is a better attempt at Tango than the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro.
Sony Thanks Fans With 1 TB Gold PS4, Game Discounts, And More Via Days Of Play Event
To show its gratitude to fans, Sony is kicking off the PlayStation Days of Play promotion with a gold-colored PS4 Slim, retailing for a discounted price of $250. The promotion, which starts June 9, also includes discounted titles.
Uber Gains 2 Female Leaders: Apple's Bozoma Saint John, Harvard Professor Frances Frei
Uber has gained two top-ranking female executives to help with its controversial workplace sexism problem. Bozoma Saint John will take Uber’s chief brand officer role, while Frances Frei will take Uber’s senior VP for leadership and strategy role.
Blizzard Celebrates 'Overwatch' Anniversary With Hero-Themed PS4, Xbox One Controllers, But You Can't Buy Them
Blizzard just unveiled 48 custom Xbox One and PlayStation 4 controllers inspired by Overwatch heroes. You won’t be able to purchase them directly, but here’s how you can get them.
Here's How To Sign Up For iOS 11, macOS High Sierra Beta - And Why You'd Want To
Apple just unveiled upgrades to its mobile and desktop operating systems: iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Here’s how to sign up for Apple’s beta software program to get both beta releases by the end of June.
