Articles by Carl Velasco
Beta Testers To Get Android O Soon As Google Ends Android Nougat Beta
Google has finally concluded the Android Nougat Beta Program to make way for Android O. Here’s when you might get it, along with some features it’ll bring to the table.
OnePlus 5 Release Confirmed For This Summer But Here Are 5 Reasons Why Galaxy S8 Should Not Worry
The OnePlus 5 is coming out this summer, possibly continuing OnePlus’s trend of releasing inexpensive, top-tier smartphones. Here’s why Samsung Galaxy S8 owners shouldn’t be threatened by its presence.
Facebook Rumored To Debut Original TV Programming Next Month: A-List Celebrities Reportedly Attached
Facebook will reportedly debut its slate of original content by mid-June. There will be two main types of content, and A-list celebrities are reportedly attached to star on some of the shows.
'Hearthstone' Card Pack, 'Overwatch' Loot Box Drop Rates Confirmed By Blizzard's Chinese Websites
Blizzard has now revealed official drop rates for loot boxes in 'Overwatch' and card packs in 'Hearthstone.' Here’s how many loot boxes or card packs you have to open before getting something special.
Some Samsung Galaxy S8 Units Have UFS 2.0, While Others Have UFS 2.1: Does It Matter?
Some Galaxy S8 owners have been reporting various read and write speeds on their devices. It turns out that two versions are out in the wild, one with UFS 2.0, and one with UFS 2.1 for flash storage.
New Nintendo 2DS XL Review Roundup: What Fans Are Saying About The New Handheld Device
The Nintendo 2DS XL, while offering nothing new in terms of specs and features, is a well-designed machine meant to expand the 3DS user base even further. Here’s what people think about it so far.
OnePlus 5 Release Date Confirmed To Be This Summer, Why 'OnePlus 4' Was Skipped Explained
OnePlus has just confirmed that its next flagship, the OnePlus 5, will launch this summer. Here’s why OnePlus skipped naming it as the OnePlus 4, along with some potential specs.
Microsoft To 'Show The World What's Next' On May 23, And It Could Be The Surface Pro 5
Microsoft just confirmed that it’s going to hold an event in Shanghai on May 23. Reports say that the company is poised to unveil new hardware, specifically, the long-awaited Surface Pro 5.
'Pokémon Red' And 'Green,' 'Donkey Kong,' 'Halo,' And 'Street Fighter II' Are 2017's Video Game Hall Of Fame Inductees
Several games have just been added to the World Video Game Hall of Fame. Take a look at this year’s Hall of Fame inductees and see if you agree.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles DLC Revealed - In An Unexpected Way At That
To no one’s surprise, a forthcoming Zombie Chronicles DLC for 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III' has just been announced. Here’s everything you need to know, including which maps are included, and the release date.
Microsoft Wants You To Use Edge, Adds PDF And Defender Features Via Latest Windows 10 Redstone 3 Build
Microsoft has now released the latest Windows 10 preview, carrying the build number 16188. The newest update brings along improvements to Edge’s baked-in PDF reader and enables Windows Defender Application Guard.
Uber's Self-Driving Venture Might Live On As Judge Says Waymo Has No 'Smoking Gun'
The plot embroiling Google’s Waymo and Uber in a trade secret theft case thickens. A judge has now said there’s no 'smoking gun' evidence suggesting that Uber had actually used documents Anthony Levandowski stole from Waymo.
Blizzard Gets 'StarCraft' Source Code Back, Gives Guy Who Returned It An All-Expense-Paid Trip To BlizzCon
The lucky person who found the original 'StarCraft' Gold Master Source Code disc has decided to return it to Blizzard. The rewards the company gave him shows Blizzard really wanted to have the disc back.
Microsoft's Surface Laptop Can't Replace Chromebooks, So What Is It For?
Microsoft recently outed a brand-new machine called the Surface Laptop to outpunch Chromebooks. But at its steep price, it’s unclear if it’ll ever accomplish such a goal.
Facebook Wants To Save You From Violent Posts, Hires 3,000 More People To Fight Against Them
Facebook doesn’t want inappropriate videos on its site, so it’s hiring 3,000 more people to get rid of them quickly. Facebook also wants to work with law enforcement to respond to those who might be in need of help.
Facebook Refutes Gender Bias Claim Made By Former Engineer, Says Analysis Was Based On An 'Incomplete Data Set'
Facebook is facing questions over its workplace diversity efforts. Two studies have now given light to Facebook’s purported gender bias, which claim female engineers are less likely to have their code accepted than the male engineers.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Lost 30 Pounds Thanks To The Apple Watch
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, has lost a total of 30 pounds thanks to the many health features on the Apple Watch. Cook heralds the device as an effective health tracking tool, and many others seem to agree.
T-Mobile Aims To Launch 5G Network Across The US By 2020, Emphasizes It's Not Fake 5G
T-Mobile has now launched a counterattack against AT&T’s 5G Evolution network, announcing plans to build a 'true' 5G network. If it delivers on its word, T-Mobile might roll out the network as soon as 2020.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Owners On T-Mobile Stop Seeing Red As Tint Issue Fix Starts Rolling Out
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners under T-Mobile have now received a software update that fixes their device’s red tint issues. But what about the phone's other problems?
Darksiders III Now Official As Reveal Trailer Goes Live, Features Fury And Her Whip [Video]
THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games have just confirmed that 'Darksiders III' is a go, arriving sometime in 2018. Here’s everything we know so far, including new protagonist Fury and the events of the forthcoming title.
YouTube's New Material Design Look And Dark Mode Now Open To Everyone
YouTube is letting everyone try the site’s new material design refresh, which includes a dark mode. But you might want to hurry up if you wish to try it.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Owners Report Burn-In Issues After Only A Week Of Usage
The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, despite being stellar flagships, are not without their issues. The most recent one involving OLED burn-in problems could be the most frustrating of all.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Release For The Nintendo 3DS Could Happen Soon, Dataminer Says
A recent datamine suggests that Nintendo is bringing 'Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga' to the 3DS. But whether it’s going to be a souped-up version, a sequel, or a port, is up for speculation.
Fitbit Higgs Smartwatch Gets Leaked, Sports Familiar Design: Apple Watch Rival Takes A Retro Approach
Leaked photos of Fitbit’s next smartwatch have surfaced online, which sports a retro feel, and looks a lot like what you’d expect from Fitbit. It appears, however, that the watch isn’t winning any design points.
98 Percent Of 942 AirPods Owners Are Satisfied With The Wireless Earbuds, Survey Says
According to a recent survey conducted by Experian and Creative Strategies, those who bought Apple’s AirPods are pretty satisfied with it. Some even described it using the word 'magic.'
Why Does Nintendo Have Supply Shortages? It Just Gets Consumer Demand Wrong Sometimes
The NES Classic Edition getting canceled is one of the biggest flubs the gaming industry has ever seen. Here’s why things like that happen, according to Nintendo.
Breath Of The Wild 2D Fan Tribute Gets Shut Down, But 'Breath Of The NES' Isn't Dead
Well, that didn’t take long at all. Nintendo has now asked the developer behind 'Breath of the NES' to shut down the project for copyright violations, but the game might still be around.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Smart Steering Is The Best Feature For This Little Girl Who Had A Stroke
'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' is a solid game for everyone, and by everyone, that means people with disabilities, too. A little girl who suffered a stroke was even able to play it thanks to Smart Steering and Auto-Accelerate features.
Acer Delivers The Affordable Laptops Everybody Wants, AKA The New Aspire Lineup
Acer has refreshed its Aspire lineup recently, offering a number of options for those looking to buy either an entry-level laptop or something more powerful. Here are their specs, pricing, and availability.
LG G6 Doesn't Have Friends, But It Could Get A 'Mini' Sibling Soon
LG is planning to release a mini version of the G6, one which comes with a smaller display but features the same aspect ratio. Here’s everything you need to know.
