Articles by Chris Loterina
General Motors To Start Self-Driving Chevy Bolt EV Production And Testing In Michigan
General Motors has expanded the Chevy Bolt tests in southern Michigan with plans to hit the roads of Detroit next year. The fully autonomous vehicle is also currently undergoing public testing in California and Arizona.
Xbox One Update Increases Download Speeds Up To 80 Percent Or 40 Percent For Users With Slower Connections
The latest update to the Xbox One introduces key optimizations that include the download speed boost. Other features depend on the patches that the console has received since 2015.
Don't Lose Or Break Your AirPods Bud: Apple Will Charge $69 For A Replacement
Apple has already announced the price tag of lost AirPods shortly after the wireless peripheral went on sale. The company allows for the replacement of only one piece, which could save money for those who lost or damaged just one unit.
Facer 3.0 Goes Official, Expands Support For Tizen And Android Wear: Samsung Gear S3, Asus ZenWatch 3, And More
Facer's latest update introduces support for the Tizen OS as well as the latest Android Wear devices. It also includes new features for smartwatch owners, and advanced tools that can be used by watch face designers.
'Designed By Apple In California' Video Narrated By Jony Ive Now Open To All: Photo Book Explained [Video]
Jony Ive has resurfaced in a video promotion of the Designed by Apple in California book after rumors of his departure got floated about several weeks ago. The video, which discussed what the book meant for Apple, has been made available to all at YouTube.
Lucid Motors Unveils Air EV: Luxury Electric Car Sports 1,000 Horsepower, 400-Mile Range
Lucid Air, an emerging Tesla Model S competitor, is no longer a concept car as its maker has already completed the engineering aspect on the body as well as all other areas such as the drivetrain to interior design. It is now about to begin production in Arizona for a possible 2018 launch.
Donald Trump Chooses Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick For Strategic And Policy Forum
Donald Trump has selected the CEOs of Tesla and Uber to be part of a group of business leaders who will meet with him from time to time to discuss issues. The president-elect also met with Silicon Valley executives last Dec. 14.
Fitbit To Continue Pebble Smartwatch Services Through 2017: No Need To Panic About Your Wearable Getting Bricked
Fitbit has announced that it will only support Pebble devices for the rest of next year. Pebble owners would have to turn to third-party developers and the Pebble community to keep the device going beyond that timeline.
Apple Support App Now Available In The US: Set Genius Bar Appointments, Chat With Customer Service, And More
Apple's new Support app allows users to find product documentation, schedule appointments at a Genius Bar, and even chat with an Apple Support technician, among other things. It was first launched in the Netherlands.
Uber's Self-Driving Cars Hit San Francisco Roads: Ride-Hailing Goes Autonomous
Uber's fleet of Volvo self-driving vehicles that are now prowling the streets of San Francisco have fewer sensors than those UberX plying the Pittsburgh area. Both are still ferrying passengers with Uber employees for monitoring.
Xbox One Controller Coffee Table Takes Gamers' Living Rooms Up A Notch
The huge Xbox One controller coffee table remarkably resembles the real deal, although it is about six times larger. Unfortunately, it is not functional so owners cannot use it to play Xbox One games.
LG Rumored To Unveil New Smartphone Lineup At CES 2017: K-Series, X-Series, And Stylo 3 Plus
LG is rumored to be preparing to launch several handsets in the upcoming CES 2017. The information has so far been bolstered by a marketing peripheral that shows new mid-range devices, complete with their hardware specifications.
Apple's watchOS 3.1.1 Update Bricks Apple Watches, Gets Pulled Down: watchOS 3.1.2 Can't Come Soon Enough
After complaints that the watchOS 3.1.1 update has bricked Apple Watches, it has now been pulled out from the Watch app, indicating that it is currently getting tweaked. Apple Stores are also incapable of repairing the problem.
MacBook Pro macOS Sierra 10.12.2 Update: Removes 'Time Remaining' Battery Estimate, Fixes Graphics Issue
While Apple fixed a number of known bugs in the 2016 MacBook Pro, the recent MacOS Sierra update merely removed the battery life estimate that many users have been complaining about. There is no word yet if the feature will get reintroduced in future updates.
Google's Self-Driving Car Project Becomes Stand-Alone Unit, Gets New Name: Meet Waymo
Alphabet announced that its self-driving car will now have its own standalone business unit, graduating from the so-called Google X, the super secret research and development unit based a few miles away from Google's Mountain View headquarters.
'Doom 4' Cancellation Explained: id Software Dev Says It Felt Like 'Call Of Doom'
Developers would have created a game with more characters, better storyline in addition to being better looking overall. But these factors were reportedly believed to be inimical to what the 'Doom' game is all about.
You Can Try Microsoft's Surface Hub For 30 Days Before Buying The Interactive Whiteboard
Business users will now get to try Microsoft's Surface Hub for 30 days before making a purchase decision. The company expects that the collaborative solution will appeal to users because it demonstrates the flexibility of the Windows 10 platform scaled to huge screens.
AMD Radeon RX 460 Cores Can Be Unlocked To Boost Performance Via BIOS Modding: 896 Stream Processors To 1,024
There is a trick that can boost AMD Radeon RX 460's performance by about 12 percent. It will be able to unlock additional cores that AMD has so far failed to admit as well as stream processors and texture mapping units, all for a very simple and short procedure.
Google Home Starts Getting Netflix, Photos Integration: How To Check If You Can Link Your Accounts
Netflix and Photos are now integrated into the Google Home platform and can be enabled through the Google Home app settings. Netflix content, however, are still not playable despite a successful linking process.
Some Netgear Routers Are Easy To Hack: R6400, R7000, And R8000 Confirmed To Have Security Vulnerability
Three of Netgear's routers have been found to be vulnerable to basic attack, which could lead to the complete takeover of an entire network. This is mainly blamed on the routers' inability to filter out malicious commands hidden behind web URLs.
Gboard Comes To Android, Takes Place Of Google Keyboard: Here's What's New
The new Gboard keyboard is set to replace the default keyboard in stock Android OS. It not only allows easier and faster typing, but it also integrates Google Search so information can be pulled from the web without leaving an app to open the dedicated Search app.
Android 7.1 Nougat Update For Moto X Play To Launch Soon: Phone Running Latest Android Surfaces On GFXBench
A Moto X handset running Android Nougat was recently spotted at GFXBench being put through its paces. It has generated excitement because it not only indicates an impending firmware update but the records show that the device is rocking Android version 7.1.1 instead of 7.0.
Huawei Mate 9 Availability: Phone Rumored To Launch In The US On Jan. 6
The Huawei Mate 9 is reportedly getting unleashed in the United States in the morning of Jan. 6. This falls right in the middle of CES 2017 so it will likely debut in that event.
Refurbished iPhones Not Allowed As Service Replacements, Danish Court Rules: Apple's California Lawsuit Just The Beginning
Apple is now mandated in Denmark to provide new iPhones as replacements for returned devices covered by a 24-month warranty. The company has used refurbished handsets for this purpose, arguing that they meet the same quality certification similar to new iPhones.
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro To Go Beyond China As International Variant Receives Wi-Fi Certification
The Galaxy C9 Pro has earned plaudits for its premium hardware specifications, including an impressive 6 GB RAM and an all-metal construction. It has been available in mainland China since
Apple Confirms Swift 3.1 Spring 2017 Launch: Here's What To Expect
Apple has confirmed that several changes are going to ship with Swift 3.1 once it rolls out next year. In this version, the company will be introducing limited number of enhancements alongside bug fixes to pave the way for Swift 4's development.
TWRP Now Supports More Phones: OnePlus 3T, ZTE Axon 7, Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, And More
TWRP has added a bunch of new handsets to its list of supported devices, providing stability for more phones. The builds are already official, which means tinkerers would receive support if they encounter problems when unlocking and flashing their smartphones.
Yik Yak Cuts Workforce By 60 Percent: Did Bullying And Lack Of Anonymity Kill Growth?
Yik Yak claims that its recent layoffs were driven by a new strategic focus. Reports, however, reveal that they are caused by bigger problems that could prove fatal if not immediately addressed.
Michael Kors Access Bradshaw Smartwatch Now For Sale Via Google Store
The Michael Kors Access Bradshaw smartwatch recently took the Huawei Watch's position at the Google Store. The move could be belated as Bradshaw was launched in September, but Android Wear fans will find it appealing for a number of reasons.
Android 7.0 Nougat Preview Program For ZTE Axon 7 In The US Now Live: Here's How To Join
ZTE Axon 7 owners now have a chance to get a taste of Android 7.0 Nougat before its official release. There is no word yet on when it will roll out but users need to enrol in a preview program in order to download the firmware.
