Articles by Carl Velasco
Google I/O 2017: What To Expect And How To Watch The Event's Live Stream
Google’s I/O 2017 developer conference is almost upon us, in which Google is set to unveil products it’s working on. Here’s what to expect at the conference, and here’s how to watch even if you can’t attend.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Now Available Via AT&T, And You Probably Didn't Hear About It
In case you didn’t notice, the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is now up for sale at AT&T. Here’s how much it’ll cost if you buy it at retail price or plan on paying for it via monthly installments.
Amazon Echo Silver For Senior Citizens Comes Alive Thanks To 'Saturday Night Live' Skit
'Saturday Night Live' just debuted the Amazon Echo Silver, a smart digital assistant for old people. It can output extremely loud sound, respond to any name that remotely resembles Alexa, and more.
The MP3 Is Dead: Here's A Brief History Of MP3
The U.S. patent for MP3 has now been terminated, essentially declaring the longstanding audio format dead after many decades. Here’s a brief history of the MP3 format.
4 Reasons Why We'll Choose The Surface Pro 4 Over The Microsoft Surface Laptop
Both the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Laptop are great devices, packing sharp displays and passable specs. But here’s why you should buy the Surface Pro 4 anyway.
New GTA 6 Rumors Hint Of Release Date And Setting
The web is already awash with excitement about 'GTA 6,' the next entry to Rockstar’s 'Grand Theft Auto' franchise. Here are the latest rumors that point to a potential release date and the game’s setting.
WannaCry Ransomware Spreads Globally: Yes, You're Not Wrong If You're Thinking NSA
An EternalBlue ransomware variant called WannaCry is spreading like wildfire, affecting hospitals, corporations, personal computers, and more. Here’s how to make sure you don’t get affected.
How To Shoot On iPhone 7? Apple Shows You How
Having trouble capturing great photos with your iPhone 7 or 7 Plus? Apple can teach you several tricks to take amazing vertical panoramas, close-ups, selfies – you name it.
Windows 10 Fall Creators Update: Microsoft Paints A Picture Of Windows Everywhere You Go
Microsoft just showcased the next major Windows update: the Fall Creators Update, due in September. Here are the most crucial updates and improvements included, including a brand-new design system, Graph, and more.
Microsoft Throws An Uppercut With New VR Controller That Can Knock Out Competitors In Virtual Reality Arena
Microsoft just unveiled the Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers, which will complement its forthcoming line of VR headsets, to be released in collaboration with several partners. With the controllers and headsets, Microsoft is betting big in commercializing mixed reality.
Google Allo Can Now Transform Your Selfies Into Stickers And You've To Thank Neural Networks For It
Allo, Google’s messaging app, can now generate stickers based on your selfies. Here’s how it manages to do so with the help of neural networks and talented illustrators.
Google Taimen With Snapdragon 835, 4 GB RAM, Android O Shows Up On Geekbench But What Is It Really?
One of the three rumored flagships Google will release this year has now showed up on a Geekbench listing, giving us a look at some of its purported specs. But what exactly is Taimen?
Tesla's Solar Roof Is More Expensive Than Typical Roof, But Here's Why The World Will Still Buy It
Tesla has now opened preorders for its solar roof, with an expected delivery date sometime this year. Here’s how much it’ll cost to install the solar roof in your home, and why it makes sense to do so.
US Might Ban Laptops On Flights From Europe: Does It Really Make Air Travel Safer?
The United States might expand its laptop ban to inbound flights from Europe, with an official announcement as early as this week, reports say. Here’s why the laptop ban barely ensures passenger safety.
iPad Pro 2 Release Date: New Leak Hints When You Can Get Your Hands On 10.5-Inch iPad Pro
Apple will release a heavily redesigned 10.5-inch iPad this year, according to rumors. We might even get it sooner than you’d think, if reports are true.
The Force Is Strong With This One: This R2D2 Robot Makes Life Easier For Eye Surgeons
A robot called R2D2 was able to perform a successful eye surgery as part of an experimental trial involving robot-aided medical procedures. Here’s what doctors think R2D2 can pave the way for.
Oh Snap! Did Snap Really Lose $2 Billion In 3 Months And Is Facebook To Blame?
Snap has now officially released its Q1 2017 earnings report, recording more than $2 billion in losses for its first quarter as a public company. Here’s everything you need to know.
Apple Buys Sleep-Tracking Company Beddit And Here's What It Might Do With It
Apple just bought a sleep-tracking company, Beddit, for an undisclosed sum. Specific terms of the acquisition remain unclear, but here’s how Apple can take advantage of Beddit.
Watch 'The Gifted' Official Teaser Trailer: Why This New Series Is Marvelous News For X-Men Fans
Fox just dropped the first teaser trailer for upcoming 'X-Men' series 'The Gifted,' with a full trailer slated next week. Here’s why you should be excited, especially if you’re an 'X-Men' fan.
Quick Guide On How To Use Snapchat's Infinity Icon, Looping Video, And Magic Eraser Feature
Snapchat has added a bunch of new cool features to its app, including infinite Snaps, looping videos, and the magic eraser tool. Here are quick guides on how to use them.
President Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey: Here's How Politicians And Ordinary People Are Reacting
President Donald Trump has startlingly fired FBI Director James Comey over his mishandling of the Hillary Clinton email probe. Here are the reactions from some Democrats, Republicans, and Twitter users.
Sweeter And Sweeter: Apple $800 Billion Today, First Trillion-Dollar Company In 2018?
One analyst thinks Apple could be valued over $1 trillion by 2018. In particular, the radically redesigned iPhone 8 could be the one thing Apple needs to secure its trillion-dollar valuation.
Leaked Sketches Hint OnePlus 5 Will Be All About Dual Cameras: Should Apple And Samsung Worry?
A set of sketches depicting the OnePlus 5’s biggest features have now surfaced, lining with past rumors of dual cameras. How will the phone stack up to the Galaxy S8 or the forthcoming iPhone 8?
New Snapdragon Midrange Chips Will Make Smartphones And Tablets More Powerful And Affordable
Qualcomm is upgrading its midrange processors with more powerful, significant upgrades over their predecessors. Here’s everything you need to know about the Snapdragon 660 and 630.
Pepe The Frog Is Dead: Creator Matt Furie Ends Existence Of White Supremacist Mascot
The creator of Pepe the Frog has killed his marquee character, which has accrued popularity over the years for all the wrong reasons. How did the racist, anti-Semitic, offensive frog came to be?
Best Buy Offers Big Discounts On Apple Products: You Can Save $100 On 9.7-Inch iPad Pro, $300 On iPhone 7, And More
This coming Mother’s Day, why not give your mom a new iPad Pro, iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Apple Watch? Best Buy’s major sale can help you out.
Motorola To Launch New Tablet That Shares Similarities With Lenovo's Yoga Book: Rumor
After five years, Motorola is reportedly returning to the tablet market with what looks to be a device fused with certain features from the Lenovo Yoga Book. But can it have a leg up in the tablet race?
You Can No Longer Buy Priv, Passport, And Other Models From BlackBerry: Only DTEK50, DTEK60 Left
Save for the DTEK50 and DTEK60, BlackBerry has now pulled every smartphone from its U.S. store, which comes at an apt time especially with the KeyOne edging closer to launch. How did BlackBerry get to this point?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Players Are Reporting Online Issues: Connection Drops And Lag Plague Nintendo Switch Owners
'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' is a near-perfect racing game, if not for the disconnection, lag, and hit detection problems many players have been reporting recently. Can Nintendo make better online multiplayer experiences once it launches its paid online service?
Bethesda Speaks Up About 'Prey For The Gods' Trademark Dispute, Says Company Had No Choice
A Bethesda executive has now spoken about its parent company’s decision to go after No Matter Studios’s 'Prey for the Gods' in pursuit of a trademark dispute. Here’s what he had to say.
