Articles by Carl Velasco
Motorola Power Pack Moto Mod Delayed Until Spring: Here Are Other Mods To Look Forward To
Motorola has delayed the official release date of the Battery Pack Moto Mod until this spring, but don’t fret. Here are other notable Moto Mods in the pipeline to be hyped about.
Apple Will Upgrade Your 4th-Generation iPad To An iPad Air 2 If Brought In For Service
If you’ve been aching for an iPad upgrade, here’s the chance. Apple is now offering fourth-generation iPad owners a free iPad Air 2 upgrade in case their devices are in need of repair.
New Moto Z2 Force Leak Reveals Dual Cameras, Huge Camera Bump, Headphone Jack, And More
The rumor mill is churning around the Motorola’s Moto Z2 Force. Newest leaked renders have now revealed key features for the forthcoming flagship, including one that might please fans of old ports.
Apple To Invest Billions In Toshiba Chip Division, Potentially Rescuing It: Report
Amid Toshiba’s suffered losses and news surrounding the sale of its semiconductor unit, Apple might be coming to the rescue. Reports suggest that Apple is interested in bidding for the unit, potentially handing it around 30 percent stake.
Guy Builds An iPhone 6s From Scratch: It Costs A Lot Less Than The Retail Version
What would it cost to build your own iPhone? A man did just that, and well, it turns out that shunning the retail price and creating your own iPhone 6s unit is a lot cheaper.
Microsoft May 2 Event Is Big But Don't Expect Surface Pro 5 To Surface This Spring
Microsoft is gearing up for a big hardware event this May, but don’t expect a Surface Pro 5 reveal during. That said, let’s take a look at the rumors and a possible release date for the forthcoming tablet.
Forget The Galaxy S8: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Concept Images Have Us Drooling
The Galaxy Note 8 is poised to become the best smartphone Samsung has ever built when it’s released possibly later this fall. Here’s an early look to get everyone excited.
Leaks Suggest Apple Is Working On Two iPhone 8 Versions: Will Both See Production?
Apple is reportedly working on versions for the iPhone 8, according to a new set of leaks. Only one version, however, will ever see the light of day, apparently.
Amazon Makes Its Echo Far-Field Voice Recognition Technology Available To Third-Party Developers, But Why?
Amazon announced that it will let third-party developers and hardware manufacturers know the secrets to building Echo devices, along with the technologies built inside it. But don’t get excited yet.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Reportedly More Advanced Than FBI’s Fingerprint Tech
The Galaxy S8’s iris scanner might even be more accurate than the FBI’s fingerprint technology, according to the company responsible for Samsung’s iris recognition technology. On paper, it does sure like it, but other factors play in, too.
Pokémon GO Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ Starts: More Candy, Double XP, And Gen 2 Starters From Egg Hatches
The 'Pokémon Go' Easter Eggstravaganza event has officially started. During the event, players will get double XP, more candy from egg hatches, and surprise 5-kilometer egg hatches.
You Can Finally Buy A Standalone Nintendo Switch Dock Starting May 19, But Should You?
Nintendo has announced that standalone Switch docks will officially go up for sale on May 19. Still, there are a few reasons why many might possibly balk at purchasing one.
Nintendo Switch Becomes The Fastest-Selling Console In Nintendo’s History: Outsold PlayStation 4, Xbox One In March
The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest-selling console in the history of Nintendo consoles, as per sales figures released by NPD. Could the Switch signal a comeback for Nintendo after the failed Wii U?
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Announces New Games For 3DS, Proving It’s Not Dead Yet
Fear not, gamers: the Nintendo 3DS isn’t dead just yet, even with the Switch steadily becoming popular. Nintendo just revealed a number of new and upcoming titles for the handheld.
Not Sure What Your Google Home Can Do? Here’s A Complete List Of Voice Commands
Google Home is an excellent smart speaker that’s capable of performing a trove of activities, from hailing an Uber ride to dimming the lights in your home. Here’s a complete list of everything you can do with it.
Nintendo Will Give You $20,000 If You Can Hack The Switch
Instead of waiting for the hacks to occur themselves, Nintendo is actively looking for those who can report possible vulnerabilities, exploits, and bugs for its Switch console. It’s paying a good amount for anyone who can too.
Leaked Moto Z2 Force Renders Show Ultra-Thin Design, Dual Cameras
Images of the sequel to last year’s Moto Z, the Moto Z2 Force, have leaked, showing a similar ultra-thin design, dual cameras, and Moto Mod connectors. Here’s what to expect.
Uber Loses Rachel Whetstone, Head Of Communications, Amid Company Woes And High-Profile Exits
Uber’s head of communications Rachel Whetstone has chosen to leave the company for undisclosed reasons. Her exit follows several high-profile exits at Uber in recent months, alongside publicized scandals about the company’s bleak workplace culture.
Moto C, Moto C Plus Specs And Renders Leaked: The Ultimate Budget Smartphone?
Leaked images and specs of the Moto C and Moto C plus recently hit online, both of which seem poised to become Motorola’s cheapest handsets yet. Here’s everything you need to know.
Windows Vista Now Officially Dead As Microsoft Focuses On Mainstream Rollout Of Windows 10 Creators Update
Microsoft has officially ended any form of support for Vista, cutting off security updates, fixes, technical support, and basically everything. The move signals Microsoft’s intent on focusing its resources to more recent versions of Windows.
Astronomers Discover Second Great Spot On Jupiter Which Might Have Been There For Thousands Of Years
Astronomers have discovered another giant spot inside the giant gas planet of our solar system. It’s called the Great Cold Spot, and here are a few things you should know about it.
Facebook Outs Group Payments Support On Messenger: Here’s How It Works
You can now send or receive payments within group conversations on Facebook Messenger, a much-needed expansion of the previously person-to-person feature. Here’s how group payments on Messenger work.
Microsoft Acquires Kubernetes Orchestration Specialist Deis To Step Up Its Container Game
Microsoft has just announced plans to acquire Deis, a company which has popular tools for building and managing applications via the Kubernetes container system. More than the technology, however, Microsoft's purchase will also bring in talents.
Malware Called BrickerBot Is Bricking Vulnerable IoT Devices, Rendering Them Completely Useless
A new kind of malware called BrickerBot is attacking Internet of Things devices again, this time rendering them completely useless and inoperable. Here’s what it does.
Microsoft Announces Standalone ‘Minecraft’ Marketplace For Purchasing Third-Party Add-Ons
Microsoft just unveiled, among a number of updates to Minecraft, the game’s own Marketplace where people can buy textures, skins, maps, and a trove of other in-game items. The services launches later this spring.
LeEco And Vizio $2 Billion Deal Not Happening Because Of Regulatory Concerns
LeEco’s planned $2 billion acquisition of Vizio will not follow through because of regulatory hurdles. For now, it’s unclear how LeEco will make a name for itself stateside.
Tesla Unveils ‘Sleek, Low-Profile’ Solar Panels That Blend Into Your Roof, Ripping Off Tiles Not Necessary
Tesla has given everyone the first glimpse at its Panasonic-made solar panels that would perch atop a user’s existing roof, no drastic remodeling required. The panels will go into production this summer, and Tesla is now taking requests for quotes.
Google Offering LG Over $800 Million To Produce Flexible OLED Displays For Next Pixel Phone: Report
Google is reportedly cozying up to LG, offering more than $800 million to secure a steady supply of flexible OLED displays for the next Pixel phone. The price could still hike up as talks progress.
Los Angeles Police Department To Begin Using Pursuit-Rated Ford Hybrid Cop Car: Fights Crime, Saves Gas
Ford has unveiled a new hybrid cop car, the Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, that can go up to 60 miles per hour on battery alone. It will let police officers fight crime, chase criminals, and reduce emissions.
It Took Only A Week To Port ‘Snake Pass’ To The Nintendo Switch: Why This Matters
Nintendo might be telling the truth with its claim that its newest hybrid console, the Switch, is easy to develop games for. 'Snake Pass,' for instance, took just a week to run on the system.
