Articles by Carl Velasco
Microsoft Might Be Developing Its Own Take On The Chromebook, Leaked Doc Suggests
Microsoft might indeed be set to release a Windows 10 Cloud device, which many expect to be its own take on the Chromebook. Here’s why such a move makes sense.
AMD Vega: Radeon RX Vega GPU May Face Stiff Challenge From Nvidia Volta GPU In Q3
AMD and Nvidia are both expected to unveil brand-new cards this year, with the former’s Radeon RX Vega GPUs, and the latter’s Volta-architecture cards. Nvidia, however, may have a leg up in this race.
Bose QuietComfort 35 vs Beats Studio Wireless: Which Wireless Headphone Should You Buy?
In an era steadily choosing to go wireless, finding a pair of Bluetooth cans can be difficult. Hopefully this comparison between the Beats Studio Wireless and the Bose QuietComfort 35 helps you decide.
Xbox Live Games With Gold May 2017: Free Games Lineup Includes 'Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II' And More
Microsoft has now announced the Games with Gold lineup for the month of May, complete with 'Star Wars titles' and games with female characters at the helm. Here’s all the free games you’re going to get in May.
Apple's Self-Driving Car Plans Revealed Via DMV Documents: 'Apple Automated System' To Compete With Google, Uber Autonomous Tech
Documents detailing Apple’s self-driving plans, which includes an autonomous software in addition to a training program, have now surfaced on the web. Reports say the plans are part of Apple’s forthcoming self-driving road tests in California.
Moto Z2 Play Renders Leak, Reveal Possible Release Date
Renders of the Moto Z2 Play has now leaked, showing, unsurprisingly, a very similar design to last year’s model. Interestingly, the renders might even point to a possible release date.
Google Home vs Amazon Echo: Which Smart Speaker Is Smarter And Which Should You Buy?
More people are jumping into the smart speaker trend lately, and if you’re about to become one of them, you better know what you’re choices are. So should you pick Amazon Echo or Google Home?
Samsung Galaxy S8 Carrier Logos Are Gone, Except When Booting Up
It seems Samsung has followed one design decision Apple has long been fighting for with its iPhone devices. In-body carrier logos are now a thing of the past with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.
Intel To Unwrap Coffee Lake, Basin Falls Earlier Than Planned Due To AMD Ryzen
Intel is rumored to unveil its Basin Falls platform and Coffee Lake chips earlier than expected. The scheduling adjustments is purportedly due to the increasing popularity of AMD’s new chips.
Google Home Starts Getting Multi-User Support: Smart Speaker Can Now Recognize You By Voice
Google Home has now enabled multi-user support, allowing users to pair up to six Google accounts with the smart speaker. It can now also tell different voices apart, something Amazon Echo can’t do.
Virtual Rick-ality Takes Rick And Morty To The VR Space
Rick and Morty have now entered a brand-new dimension: virtual reality. See how the VR app 'Virtual Rick-ality' stacks up to the show’s humor, weirdness, and comedy.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Manual Available Online: An Early Detailed Look At The Smartphone's Features
The manual for the Galaxy S8 has leaked online, detailing all the phone’s features and highlights. Here’s a brief look at some of the things you shouldn’t miss.
The FTC Warns Against Nintendo Switch Emulators: Here's How To Avoid Getting Scammed
The FTC has released an official warning against downloading software claiming to be legitimate Nintendo Switch emulators. Here’s what you need to know to avoid getting scammed.
Microsoft Retires Wunderlist And Launches Successor, ‘To-Do’: How To Move Your Lists To The New App
Microsoft has now officially launched its Wunderlist replacement, called To-Do, alongside a tool to help users who want to switch to its newest to-do app. Here’s everything you need to know.
Bose Headphones Spy On Users, Lawsuit Claims: Here's What You Should Know
Bose is allegedly spying on its customers by collecting information about what they’re listening to. The claim further suggests that Bose sells the information without permission.
Google To Integrate Chrome With A Built-In Ad Blocker: Report
Google is rumored to be developing a built-in ad blocker for Chrome, and it will be switched on by default on both desktop and mobile versions of the browser. So why is Google planning to do this?
Facebook Unveils 2nd-Generation Surround 360 Cameras With ‘Six Degrees Of Freedom’ Technology, Also Records 8K Video
Facebook has now unveiled the second-generation Surround 360 cameras, capable of recording 8K video and stitching scenes with Six Degrees of Freedom technology. The company also has grand plans to make this kind of platform more mainstream.
Facebook Messenger Adds Chat Extensions, Bot Store, ‘M’ Suggestions, And More
Facebook is rallying for expanded bot presence on its own Messenger platform, pushing users to try and make chatbots a staple feature of the app. Here are all the new bot-related features you should know about.
No Wi-Fi Or Mobile Data? Don’t Worry, Instagram For Android Now Works Even When You’re Offline
Instagram has good news for its users who might not have reliable internet speeds. The app will now work in offline mode, and here’s how it works.
Tumblr Launches Social App ‘Cabana’ That Lets You Watch YouTube With Friends: Here’s How It Works
Tumblr has outed Cabana, an app which lets users watch YouTube videos with friends. Though largely dissimilar to Tumblr’s blogging service, Cabana offers, in many ways, a similar core concept to that of Tumblr.
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Outs USAFacts To Make Government Spending And Other Data More Transparent
Steve Ballmer has taken on government transparency next, having outed his newest venture, USAFacts. It’s a site where government revenue, spending and other related data are centralized and presented in an intuitive way.
You Can Now Group Saved Posts On Instagram Into Collections, Like Pinterest: Here’s How
Instagram has made its app more like Pinterest, allowing users to create private collections to store and sort saved posts in. Here’s how it works.
Samsung Upsets Users By Blocking Galaxy S8 Bixby Button Remapping, Proves Some Users Don’t Like Bixby
It’s been confirmed that Samsung will block users from remapping the dedicated Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. A number of users aren’t amused by the move.
Netflix Set To Hit 100 Million Subscribers This Weekend, But Here's The Big Question
Netflix is projected to hit 100 million subscribers this weekend, signaling a resounding success for the video streaming model. But will subscription prices also rise?
Google Reaches Deal With Russia, Will Open Up Android To Rival Search Engines
Google has now reached a settlement with Russian competition authorities that’ll require its Android platform to be more open to third-party search engines. Here’s everything you need to know.
Intel Nixes Annual Intel Developer Forum After 20 Years As Its Business ‘Evolves’
After 20 years, Intel has officially announced that it’s canceling the annual Intel Developer Forum, or IDF, as its business evolves into other ventures, such as artificial intelligence, 5G, and more. Here’s why.
Murder In Cleveland Streamed Via Facebook Live: Facebook Calls It ‘Horrific’
Police are still hunting down a man who murdered a civilian on the street and published it on Facebook. The murderer had made broadcasts claiming that he killed up to 15 people as part of a slaughter.
More Moto C And Moto C Plus Renders Leaked: Take A Look At The Entry-Level Smartphones
Following the recent leaks, new in-depth renders of the forthcoming Moto C and Moto C Plus have now surfaced online, showing the entry-level phones in all their glory. Details about pricing and release date, however, remain slim.
‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Lead Designer Admits Its Criticisms Have Been ‘Hard To See’
'Mass Effect: Andromeda' has been beset with a generous spattering of criticism both good and bad, though the latter has largely set the terms of discussing the game. Here’s what the game’s lead designer has to say about it.
HTC U ‘Ocean’ Flagship Leaked, Looks Similar To The U Ultra
Trusted tipster Evan Blass has just shared new images of the long-rumored HTC U 'Ocean' smartphone, and it looks aesthetically similar to the U Ultra. Here’s everything you need to know, including rumored specs, and a possible release date.
