Articles by Carl Velasco
Microsoft To Release Galaxy S8, S8 Plus Microsoft Edition: Comes With Cortana, OneDrive, And More
Microsoft has partnered with Samsung to procure Microsoft Edition versions of both the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, Samsung’s newest flagship pair. The special edition phones will come equipped with Cortana, OneDrive, Excel, and other Office apps.
Cards Against Humanity Creator Retaliates Against Internet Privacy Resolution By Threatening To Purchase Congress’s Browsing History
The creator of Cards Against Humanity has threatened to buy the browsing history of Congress members in light of a resolution to roll back internet privacy rules passes. Purchasing such information might not be that easy or even legal, however.
Twitter Removes And Exempts ‘@’ Replies From 140-Character Limit: Here’s How It Works
Twitter is finally removing '@' mentions from a tweet’s total word count, freeing up more space for users to take advantage of. Rolling out to all platforms, the new changes include a 'Replying to' feature, a less messy Twitter canoe.
Oculus Cofounder Palmer Luckey Is Officially Leaving Facebook, Just A Year After The Rift Launched
It’s official: Palmer Luckey is leaving Facebook, three years after Facebook acquired the company he cofounded. The exit follows Luckey’s thinning public appearances, high-profile lawsuits, and a recent corporate shakeup.
Google’s Waymo Unit Reportedly Sought Arbitration Before Suing Uber Over Allegedly Stolen Self-Driving Technology
Google’s driverless technology unit, Waymo, reportedly pursued arbitration against a former engineer for allegedly betraying the company, according to a court filing. This happened months before Google officially sued Uber for trade secret theft.
Amazon Shutting Down Diapers.com And Other Quidsi Sites, Cites Lack Of Profits As Main Reason
Amazon has announced that it’s officially shutting down Quidsi, which still stands as one of its largest acquisitions ever. An analyst speculates that the move might be Amazon’s way of pulling Quidsi users into its own ecosystem.
Android Apps On Track To Beat iOS App Store In App Spending, Report Says
The Play Store, along with third-party Android stores, is expected to beat out iOS in terms of mobile app spending, according to a new report by App Annie. Google will mostly owe the growth to China’s growing mobile app market.
Samsung Officially Unveils Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus: Full Specs, Features, Accessories, And More
Samsung has officially unwrapped the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus, with specs that confirm much of the rumors that have already been circulating pre-unveiling. Here are the full specs, features, and accessories you need to know.
Uber Shutting Down Ride-Hailing Services In Denmark Over New Taxi Law
Uber has announced that it’s planning to shut down its services in Denmark in light of new taxi laws and regulations in the country. The exit would leave 2,000 Uber drivers and 300,000 Uber app users estranged.
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Easter Eggs You May Have Missed In The New Trailer
A new trailer for the imminent 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' film just dropped, much to the delight of Spidey’s fans. There are, however, some Easter eggs scattered throughout the trailer you may have missed.
Congress Repeals Internet Privacy Rules: ISPs Can Now Sell Your Data Without User Permission
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to repeal privacy rules passed by the FCC last year. The rollback will introduce the right of internet service providers to sell internet browsing data sans any permission or consent from consumers.
Uber Publishes First Diversity Report: The Company Is Mostly White And Male
Uber has now published its first-ever diversity report after numerous workplace allegations painted a bleak picture of its internal operations. The results are, well, unsurprising.
Yes, Tinder Is Now On Your Desktop Too
Tinder has now arrived onto desktops, letting users swipe left and right directly from their computers. The web app, however, fosters a different goal in mind, which is to encourage people to actually interact with each other more.
Here’s Why Some US And UK Airlines Are Banning Electronics, Gadgets From Flights
The recent ban on electronics larger than smartphones, as upheld by some U.S. and UK airlines came without sufficient reason. Recent reports, however, have now shed light on the possible cause of the ban.
Uber Resumes Self-Driving Car Testing Program Days After Arizona Autonomous Car Accident
Uber has resumed its self-driving program in its three pilot cities: Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and Arizona. The program was temporarily halted in light of a car crash involving one of Uber’s self-driving Volvo vehicles in Tempe, Arizona.
Elon Musk Wants To Fuse Artificial Intelligence And Your Brain Together With His New Company Neuralink
Elon Musk, with a new company called Neuralink, plans to plug artificial intelligence into our human brains. How he’ll do this is up for speculation at present, though the top-rank individuals hired to be part of the company sounds promising.
Android Cofounder Andy Rubin Is Making A Brand-New Smartphone, And Here’s What It Looks Like
Android cofounder Andy Rubin just gave everyone a peek at the smartphone his company is developing. Not much can be gleaned from the photo because it’s covered by a hand, but a nearly bezel-less screen looks to be a shoo-in.
Apple Releases iOS 10.3: All The New Features You Need To Know
Apple has officially released the stable version of iOS 10.3 after a multitude of betas. Here’s all the major features and changes you need to know.
Google Finally Fixes Major Pixel Bluetooth Connectivity Bug: Here’s How To Check If Yours Is Working
Google has now implemented a fix for the Pixel and Pixel XL’s Bluetooth connectivity issues, causing some units to drop paired connections intermittently. The update, according to Google, will require no additional action from affected users.
Reggie Fils-Aime: Nintendo Will 'Have A Big E3 This Year,' Confirms 3DS And Switch Titles Coming
According to Nintendo of America’s president, Reggie Fils-Aime, the company is in for a big presentation at this year’s E3. Titles for both the Switch and 3DS will be part of the show, according to him.
Google Play Store Launches ‘Free App Of The Week’ Section: ‘Card Wars - Adventure Time’ Is Up First
Google has added a section inside the Play Store that’ll feature a free app each week, staving off their premium price points for a limited time. This makes it more parallel to Apple’s App Store, which employs a similar concept.
Uber Suspends Self-Driving Testing Program In Light Of Car Crash In Arizona
Uber has announced that it’s pulling the plug on its self-driving test program in Arizona following a car crash involving one of its autonomous vehicles. It’s pausing self-driving tests in Pittsburgh, too.
In A Push For Diversity, Howard University Outpost Opens At Google To Recruit More Black Engineers
Google and Howard University has opened up Howard West, an on-site campus where Howard students can study computer science courses and work with Google tech employees. The program launches this summer, with plans to expand moving forward.
Google Adds Voice-Only Calls To Duo And File Sharing To Allo
Google has updated its messaging platforms, Duo and Allo, alongside Photos, with added features that cater to people with slow network connections. The updates is rolling out in Brazil first, then the rest of the world in the coming days.
T-Mobile Rolls Out Tools To Help Users Automatically Block, Avoid Scam Calls
T-Mobile is rolling out two new features that’ll help users avoid calls from spammers. Starting April 5th, T-Mobile subscribers will be able to take advantage of Scam ID and Scam Block, two foremost tools to avoid scammers from reaching users.
Google Guts Gchat, To Be Permanently Replaced By Hangouts On June 26
Google has announced that it is officially killing Gchat on June 26, at which point users will be automatically transitioned to Hangouts. Rending Gchat away from its roster of services signals Google’s push to focus on Hangouts moving forward.
Apparently, Nintendo Switch Supports Vertical Mode For Some Games: Take A Look
The Nintendo Switch, in addition to its three main orientations, can also support a vertical mode, as found out by a Reddit user. The mode, however, is limited to Neo Geo titles on the eShop.
Super Mario Run Review: Nintendo’s Much-Needed Mario Game For Smartphones Impresses
'Super Mario Run' is now out on Android devices, three months after being released on iOS. Does the game still hold up to its initial frenzied fanfare?
Samsung Unveils Gear S3 Hybrid Pocket Watch Concept At Baselworld 2017
Samsung just unveiled an interesting concept: a hybrid Gear S3 pocket watch. Samsung partnered with Swiss watch designer Yvan Arpa to conjure up the concept, but the company has yet to announce plans for a commercial release.
Facebook Adds Individual Message Reactions, Mentions To Messenger: Here’s How They Work
Facebook has introduced two new features to Messenger that make chats more dynamic and easier to navigate: reactions and mentions. The updates are rolling out now and will be available globally in the coming days.
