Articles by Chris Loterina
CloudPets Toys Expose 2 Million Messages Due To Unsecured Server, Hackers Held Data For Ransom
Hackers successfully accessed and deleted CloudPets user information before asking for ransom to restore the files. The data was reportedly stored in an unsecure server, exposing millions of children's messages.
Epic Tesla P100D vs Faraday Future FF 91 Battle To Take Place At Pikes Peak
Faraday Future announced that it is also participating in the Exhibition Class division of the Pikes Peak race where it will fight the Tesla Model S P100D. The race is an open category usually reserved for non-traditional vehicles.
Hearthstone New Massive Expansion Journey To Un'Goro Introduces Game Mechanics Twist, 135 Primordial Beasts, Beings
Blizzard has confirmed the rumored expansion to 'Hearthstone' and the changes are massive. Aside from new minions, beasts, and spells, it will also introduce new gameplay mechanics.
Intel Core i7, i5 Prices Drop As AMD Ryzen 7 Launch Nears
The looming release of the AMD Ryzen seems to have triggered price drops for the latest Intel processors. The discounts vary according to retailers but consumers can save as much as $250 off.
AT&T Overhauls Unlimited Plan, Offers Lower Price, New Perks In Bid To Be More Competitive
Faced with more attractive data bundles from competitors, AT&T reworked its unlimited data offerings. The carrier now offers two unlimited plans with lower prices, HD video, and tethering.
Samsung Crashes The Oscars With Few Important Reminders, Galaxy S8 A No-Show
Samsung has inundated the public with a slew of commercials aired during the Academy Awards last Feb. 26. With no celebrity endorsers, the ads all served to highlight the safety and quality of upcoming Samsung devices.
After Test Drive, Man Decides To Steal $150,000 Maserati GranTurismo
A customer was arrested by the Florida PD after allegedly taking off with a Maserati GranTurismo during a test drive. It is not yet clear if the vehicle has been recovered.
Nokia Smartwatch Is Finally Here: More Wearables In The Pipeline
Nokia announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that it has now a solid lineup of smartwatches. The devices came with the company's acquisition of Withings, which has an existing range of smartwatches.
Apple Says Third-Party Repair Will No Longer Void iPhone Warranty
Apple reportedly circulated an internal memo instructing its store employees that iPhones repaired by third-party technicians are still covered by warranty. There is no word yet on what prompted the policy change.
Elon Musk Has A Plan To Eliminate Car Insurance, Maintenance Bills
Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is mulling the expansion of a scheme that will eliminate recurring car insurance and maintenance bills. The custom insurance will match the insurance cost to the Autopilot development.
Here Are The Reasons Why You Should Avoid Buying The Snap IPO
Some analysts have predicted that Snap's IPO will be one of the biggest in the tech industry. Despite the high level of investor interest, there are some factors that indicate how it could be a bad investment.
Google Apologizes For Wiping Google Wifi And OnHub Devices, Locking Users Out
Google has confirmed the glitch that crashed a number of Google hardware such as Google Wifi and OnHub routers. Even Chromecast and Gmail for mobile devices have been affected by the problem.
Google Replaces Android Default Texting App With A Deadly iMessage Rival
Google announced that it is leading an industry-wide initiative to adopt Rich Communication Services for text messaging. Naturally, this would mean that all stakeholders and partners will be using one SMS app only, which is the so-called Android Messages.
Google Cracks Old Crypto Algorithm, SHA-1 Now Unsafe: Why You Should Panic
Using massive computing power, Google has successfully attacked a cryptographic algorithm used to validate digital signatures. The cracked algorithm is also widely used to protect digital assets such as credit card transactions.
YouTube Bans Giraffe Giving Birth Video For Nudity, Too Sexually Explicit
YouTube took down a video that is livestreaming a giraffe about to give birth last Feb. 22. It was reinstated two days later after some criticism, so you can still witness the new calf being born.
Google Sues Uber, Otto For Stealing Waymo's Self-Driving Car Secrets, Design, Highly Confidential Documents
Google filed a lawsuit alleging that Uber and Otto stole the design of its custom LiDAR system, critical in Waymo's self-driving car technology. It also accused the defendants of downloading trade secrets and blueprints, among others.
Firefox Says You Can Now Snooze Your Browser Tab Until Later
Firefox's SnoozeTabs can dismiss an article’s tab and set a time for when the user wants the tab to resurface. It is still an experimental feature and only available to the browser with Pilot Test add-on.
U.S. Homeland Security Employees Get Locked Out Of Computer Networks, Officials Blame President's Day: Report
Several employees of the U.S. Homeland Security in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia found themselves unable to login to the agency's computer networks. Due to the glitch, information systems could not validate personal identity verification (PIV) cards.
Here's Why The BMW i5 Could Be The Tesla Model 3 Killer
BMW recently showed off renders of the upcoming BMW i5 fully electric vehicle, which will hit showrooms in 2021. Observers believe that its striking good looks could give the Tesla Model 3 a run for its money.
Blizzard Admits That 'Overwatch' Mexico Map Is Based On The Wrong Country
'Overwatch' game director Jeff Kaplan revealed that the Mexican map Dorado was based on another country. He blamed the mistake on lazy game developers who researched using Google Images.
T-Mobile Stages Massive Android Phones Sale: Galaxy S7 Edge $419 Off
T-Mobile has slashed the prices of top-of-the-line Android phone by as much as $419. Aside from the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the LG V20 is also being offered for a pittance.
Tesla Batteries Get 35 Percent Cheaper At $124/kWh Thanks To Model 3 EV, Gigafactory
Tesla appeared to have achieved a breakthrough in the production of its battery packs. Through its Gigafactory, it is able to take advantage of the economies of scale to drive down cost.
FCA Recalls 69,000 Dodge, Chrysler Sedans Due To Loose Bolts
Nearly 70,000 Dodge Charger and Chrysler all-wheel drive sedans are subject to a voluntary recall announced by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. It involves loose bolts that could expose passengers to the risk of a car crash.
Tipster Reveals iPhone 8 Game Changer: 3D Camera For Selfies, Security, Next-Gen Mobile Games
A reliable source of Apple rumors and analysis revealed that the iPhone 8 will ship with a 3D front-facing camera. Aside from 3D selfies, it is said to be critical in implementing the rumored facial scanner security feature.
Is Samsung Behind The Latest Galaxy S8 Design Leak?
A Samsung app may have leaked how the Galaxy S8 device will look like. It features a computer render that resembles rumored images of the handset recently circulating in the internet.
Android Secret Menu Lets You Use Cool Experimental Features: Here's How To Unlock It
Google has hidden a secret menu in Android that will let users customize their devices using experimental features. Its access is easy only if you know the trick in finding it.
Verizon's Latest Salvo In Carrier Price War: New Cheap Prepaid Plan
Verizon announced a new prepaid data plan designed to lure new subscribers to its network. It seems part of the current rumble among the leading U.S. carriers that began with the flurry of new unlimited plans launched.
Player Used Porsche 911 As Controller To Play 'Doom' Classic
A YouTube channel called vexal posted a simple guide to play the classic version of 'Doom' on the car's computer. The tutorial used the steering wheel and the gear shift as controllers.
Megaupload Founder Kim Dotcom Faces Extradition To The US After New Zealand Ruling
A New Zealand court ruled that there are grounds to extradite Kim Dotcom to the United States. It stated that the conspiracy to commit copyright infringement constitutes fraud.
World's First Ever Self-Driving Car Race Ends In Disaster
Roborace, the first self-driving car race, was held last Feb. 18 at the Formula E Buenos Aires ePrix. One of the participating automated vehicles called Devbots crashed itself on a barrier.
