Articles by Carl Velasco
Xbox Head Honcho Phil Spencer Wants A 'Netflix Of Video Games' To Become A Reality
Video games and the way they are played are changing, and fast. Pretty soon, there could be a Netflix of games, a vision Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, supports.
Nintendo Explains NES Classic Edition Discontinuation, Confirms 2.3 Million Units Were Sold
Nintendo has now revealed why it killed the NES Classic Edition. It also confirmed that 2.3 million units of it were sold, but of course, that number could have been more.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Preorders Delayed: Amazon Fails To Deliver Game To Nintendo Switch Owners On Time
A number of people who preordered 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' from Amazon are now reporting that their copies haven’t arrived yet. The delay means Amazon has broken its same-day release policy for preorders.
Acer Expands 2-in-1 Lineup With Switch 3, Switch 5: Specs, Price, And Release Date
Acer has introduced two new additions to its 2-in-1 lineup. The powerhouse Switch 5 and the budget-friendly Switch 3 will both ship in June, detachable keyboard in tow.
Amazon To Stop Offering Free Android Apps, Ending 'Underground Actually Free' Program
Amazon has announced that it’s going to kill its Underground Actually Free Program by 2019. However, the company won’t restrict access to the program, at least not completely.
Nintendo 3DS: Support To Continue Into 2018, Data Transfer To New 2DS XL Confirmed
Despite popular belief, Nintendo won’t kill the 3DS yet. That’s according to Reggie Fils-Aimé, Nintendo of America’s boss, who said that it’ll still announce 3DS games at E3 in June, and long after.
Super Mario Run Downloads Near 150 Million Mark, But 'Fire Emblem' Generates More Revenue Despite Fewer Downloads
'Super Mario Run' has been downloaded 150 million times, according to Nintendo. 'Fire Emblem Heroes,' on the other hand, saw much fewer downloads, but somehow, it proved more profitable than the endless runner.
Microsoft's Q3 FY17 Earnings Report Shows Azure, Office, And Windows Revenues Go Up, While Surface Goes Down
Microsoft has now released its earnings report for Q3 2017. The results suggest that while the company is successful in its Intelligent Cloud business, it needs to brush up on its Surface efforts.
Nintendo Announces The New 2DS XL: Smaller Package With The 'Same Power' As The New 3DS XL
Nintendo has announced a 2DS sequel, named the New 2DS XL. Shipping July 28 for $149.99, it features the same screen size and specs of the New 3DS XL, but without the 3D.
New iPhone 8 Leaked Schematic Shows Qi-Based Wireless Charging
Previous rumors say the Apple iPhone 8 will feature wireless charging, but none has been able to elaborate on exactly what type of technology Apple will use for the feature. A new schematic leak might shed light on that.
Uber's Anthony Levandowski Steps Down As Self-Driving Chief As Waymo Lawsuit Intensifies
Uber’s head of self-driving, Anthony Levandowski, is stepping away from LiDAR-related work, according to his email to employees. The move is the latest in Google and Uber’s high-profile legal battle.
Samsung's In-Traffic Reply App Is The Company's Solution To Prevent Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is a growing problem, especially as the number of people who use smartphones while driving increases. Here’s how Samsung plans to fix that with its upcoming app called In-Traffic Reply.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Home Button Won't Have AMOLED Burn-In Problems: Here's Why
While Samsung’s newest flagships feature gorgeous Super AMOLED displays, they’re prone to frustrating burn-in problems. Here’s how Samsung managed to solve that with the Galaxy S8.
Google Trips Update Adds Features To Let You Take Vacations Better
Google has updated its travel buddy app, Trips, with new features that make planning trips easier. Here are the new things you can do with the app.
Yes, Nintendo Switch VR Is Already Here - Sort Of [Video]
A YouTuber was able to test virtual reality on the Switch, showing that VR experiences on Nintendo’s new hybrid machine is possible. But is VR ideal for the console?
Instagram Reaches 700 Million Active Users, Beats Twitter's 328 Million
Instagram has now reached 700 million users, miles ahead of Twitter’s and Snapchat’s user base. The strategy behind the growth of the photo-messaging service is upsetting Snapchat’s own growth.
LG Plans To Compete With Samsung Galaxy S8 With Upcoming G6 Campaign
LG will pit the G6 directly with the Samsung Galaxy S8 in an upcoming marketing campaign. Fully knowing the Galaxy S8 is more powerful than its flagship, the company has outlined a different strategy to win audiences.
Teen Hacker Sentenced To 2 Years In Jail Over DDoS Attacks On Xbox Live, 'Minecraft,' And More
A hacker has been sentenced to two years in prison for creating and selling a software that was used to launch DDoS attacks at high-profile companies. But it’s believed that it might not have been for the money.
Alleged OnePlus 5 Render Gets Leaked, Shows Off Dual Cameras
Alleged renders of the OnePlus 5 has leaked, showing the device’s dual cameras and black color scheme. Here are other OnePlus 5 rumors you need to know.
Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Release Date Revealed, Along With Story Mode Trailer And Preorder Details
Capcom has given 'Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite' an official release date. Players will get the game Sept. 19, but that’s not all what Capcom revealed.
Samsung's Wemogee App Allows People With Language Disorder To Talk Through Emojis
Samsung has announced that it has partnered with speech therapist to come up with an app that’ll translate common phrases into a bunch of emojis. The app specifically targets those with aphasia, a complex neurological disorder that affects language.
AT&T Rolls Out Fake 5G Network, And Only Samsung Galaxy S8 Owners Can Use It
AT&T has announced that its 5G Evolution network technology is rolling out to more cities later this year, poised to deliver twice the speed of existing 4G LTE networks. However, its new network might not even be true 5G.
Lyft Drivers Sue Uber Over Alleged Hell Spyware: Complaint Details How Uber Gained Competitive Edge Through Illegal Tracking
Uber might face a class-action lawsuit. The plaintiff claims Uber broke a number of privacy laws by secretly spying on Lyft drivers to gain business advantage, allegedly done through its Hell program.
The Yi Halo Is A Monster Camera Rig Film Creators Will Love And Google Competitors Should Be Very Afraid Of
Yi, in partnership with Google, just unveiled the Yi Halo, a Google Jump-powered VR rig packing 17 4K cameras. With the Yi Halo, Google and Yi wants VR and 360-degree filmmaking to be accessible and scalable to many.
Meet Kitty Hawk: A 'Flying Car' That Does Not Look Like A Car
Kitty Hawk, a startup backed by Google’s Larry Page, has just piloted its first flying aircraft prototype. But its vehicle of the future is not meant to hit roads, to be clear.
Here's A Complete List Of Movies And TV Series That Will Keep You Glued To Netflix In May
This May, there’s a ton of movies and TV shows coming to Netflix. Here’s a complete list of films and series that’ll turn you into a couch potato.
Motorola Held A Pitch Event For Moto Mods: Here’s A Look At Your Future Modular Add-Ons
Motorola is betting big on its Moto Mods, having recently held a pitch event where third-party hardware designers showcased their unique ideas. Here are a few of them worth noting.
Here's Why The IllumiBowl Comes With A Multi-Color Toilet Night Light
Building on the success of its first toilet light, IllumiBowl has taken that popularity in stride, announcing its attempt at a sequel. Here’s what the second-generation device, called the IllumiBowl: Anti Germ, can do.
NES Classic Edition To Go Back On Sale At Best Buy On April 24
Best Buy will sell units of the NES Classic Edition on Monday, April 24, but stocks will be limited. Take note, as this is probably the last chance you can get it from a legit retail store.
Here's How Much It Costs Samsung To Manufacture A Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 is a gorgeous device, but a gorgeous phone also comes with a gorgeous price. Guess how much it costs to manufacture Samsung’s new flagship.
