Articles by Chris Loterina
Boston Dynamics' Atlas Robot Can Now Chase You Down Even On Rough Grounds But You Don't Have To Worry
Researchers at IHMC have provided Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot with an algorithm that allowed it to walk on surfaces that are riddled with cinder blocks, successfully navigating partial footholds with grace and without toppling over.
Google's Daydream View VR Headsets Now Up For Preorder In Crimson And Snow Color Options
Google adds two new colors to the Daydream View VR several weeks after the standard Slate's rollout. The device itself is still 'dumb,' which means it has no electronics component except for the NFC chip.
Netflix Offline Viewing: Here's How To Download Netflix Movies And TV Shows To Watch Offline
Netflix is finally allowing downloads of movies and shows for offline viewing. If you would like to try the new feature, the process is straightforward and simple and - with strong internet connection - you should be viewing your favorite title in no time.
Foxconn Manager Steals 5,700 iPhones Valued At Almost $1.5 Million (Of Course, He Didn't Get Away With It)
A former senior employee at Foxconn who managed to smuggle thousands of iPhones in the course of two years faces a 10-year jail term if found guilty. He was charged with breach of trust.
Motorola Reveals New Moto Mods: 3,000 mAh Mophie Juice Pack And Incipio Car Dock
Motorola added two new mods to its expanding MotoMods ecosystem. The company is aggressively pushing this feature and has teased that it will announce more modules in the near future.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update For Sony Xperia XZ Now Launching
Sony seems to have quietly unleashed its Android 7.0 Nougat update. Owners of the Xperia XZ from India, Australia, the Netherlands, Russia and Turkey have begun reporting that their devices are now running the latest Android goodie.
'Hearthstone' Mean Streets Of Gadgetzan Bug: Blizzard Launches Fix, Offers Free Packs
Blizzard has rolled out a 'Hearthstone' patch to fix a bug relating to the Mean Streets Of Gadgetzan's tri-class cards. The game studio said that players will receive 33 percent of the total packs they opened before the fix as compensation.
Android Auto Gets 'OK Google' Support: Hands-Free Voice Option Finally Coming
Google dropped the OK Google voice command feature on Android Auto without any fan fare. A Reddit user was able to spot the hotword support in his dashboard after updating the driving app to its latest version.
Android 7.0 Nougat Now Rolling Out To LG G5 On US Cellular
U.S. Cellular also released the Android Nougat update for the LG G5, closely trailing Sprint and T-Mobile's respective rollouts. The update schedule is the fastest among all OEMs, with 78 days separating its launch from Nougat's own announcement.
GoPro To Layoff 200 Employees Following Karma Drone Recall
GoPro has fired 15 percent of its employees as it struggles to keep itself afloat. It is also currently dealing with a product recall and the departure of its president by the end of the year.
'Red Dead Redemption' Heading To PS4 And PC Via PS Now On Dec. 6
Rockstar's 'Red Dead Redemption' is now playable in PlayStation 4 through Sony's PlayStation Now. It is a cloud-based game streaming service that boasts more than 450 PlayStation 3 titles.
Moto Z Could Get Tango AR By Way Of A Moto Mod
Motorola is eyeballing Tango as its next big MotoMod idea. If this pushes forward, it will enable the Moto Z to support augmented reality apps and more functionalities that lead to richer mobile experience.
Samsung To Explain Why Galaxy Note 7 Units Exploded Before Year Ends
Samsung will explain why the Galaxy Note 7 started blowing up, prompting the handset's pullout from the market, according to reports. The announcement will be made next month, several weeks before the Samsung Galaxy S8's expected launch.
Apple Music Discounted Student Pricing Reaches More Countries: Canada, Netherlands, UAE And More
Apple has added 20 countries to the original list of locations that support the student rate for Apple Music. Students enrolled in degree-granting colleges or universities in these countries can now avail of up to a 50 percent discount.
Reddit To Penalize 'Most Toxic Users' And Restrict Reach Of Pro-Trump Subreddit
Reddit has quarantined the r/the_donald subreddit due to the toxic behavior of several of its users. Its administrators also announced that more than a hundred users will get warnings, timeouts or even outright bans for trolling.
Google Pixel And Pixel XL On Verizon Shipping Date Pushed Back To 2017
Google Pixel XL orders placed today will now have a January 2017 shipping date. While the delay is attributed to high demand, some are citing the weakness in Google's distribution system, which also manifested during the sale of its old Nexus line.
Xbox One Outperforms PS4 In Black Friday Sales
The annual Adobe report of the aggregate Black Friday sales identified the Xbox One as the best selling console, outperforming rivals such as the PlayStation 4. It is only beaten by the iPad, MacBook and 4K televisions from Samsung and LG.
Google Earth Timelapse Lets You See How Much Earth Changed From 1984 To 2016
Google has fed data from millions of satellite images of the Earth on its Google Earth Engine. This allows the application to show the development in any location on the planet in incredible time lapse.
Cyanogen Rumored To Close Up Shop In Seattle By The End Of The Year
Reports revealed that Cyanogen Inc. has already informed its employees last Nov. 28 that it will be closing its Seattle headquarters by the end of the year. The company has been struggling financially as it attempts to commercialize its operations.
HP's Rumored Consumer-Focused Windows 10 Phone Reported To Have Snapdragon 600 Under The Hood
The rumored HP-Microsoft phone just got a major boost after new leaks identified its chipset and key software features. The midrange device is also said to succeed HP X3, which is a premium handset.
Kwikset Kevo Convert Smart Lock Goes Up For Preorder At $149
The Kwikset Kevo Convert will allow homeowners to manage their door locks remotely. It offers an array of features that include electronic keys and door lock notifications, among others.
Samsung Pay On The Gear S3 Compatible With Almost Every Android Phone Except Google Pixel
Samsung Pay now works on Android devices that are paired with the Galaxy Gear S3 and S3 Frontier through an update to the Gear Manager app. Google Pixel owners have discovered that they cannot install the update.
Samsung Granted New Patent For Flexible, Foldable Smartphones In The Future
Samsung's new display technology for its devices is composed of materials that have strong structural integrity. It also includes the so-called smart material system that could let the screen move without any pressure or input from its user.
DroneGun Can Bring Down Pesky Drones: Anti-Drone Gun Jams Signals From 1.2 Miles Away
DroneGun can take down a drone within a 2-kilometer (1.2-mile) range. It is primarily useful to law enforcement agencies since it can force the drone fly back to where it came from so its operator can be traced.
Trump Tower Renamed To 'Dump Tower' On Google Maps: Fix Issued Quickly
A prankster successfully replaced the Trump Tower at Google Maps last Saturday. Google was only able to revert the label back after users began talking about the error in social media.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 Reportedly Not Scrapped: Processor Scheduled To Launch In Second Half Of 2017
It seems that Qualcomm is not skipping the Snapdragon 830 after all. Rumors reveal it will be released in the latter half of 2017, creating a complication for the Snapdragon 835, which is expected to debut earlier.
Google Pixel Issue: Users Report Seeing Bugs On Screenshots Sent From iPhones
Google Pixel users who have upgraded their devices to Android 7.1 are getting distorted screenshots sent from iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. No one one knows why this is happening as Google and Apple have not released any statement about the issue yet.
OnePlus 3T TWRP Recovery Goes Live, Quickly Follows Smartphone Launch
The TWRP release for the OnePlus 3T is already stable and fully functional. It includes MTP and exFAT file system support as well as NTFS, ADB root and a built-in Android 6.0 tree, among others.
OnePlus 3 Receives OxygenOS 3.2.8 Update: 1080p Video Recording At 60 FPS, Video Calling Fix And More
The latest update to the OxygenOS for the OnePlus 3 could be the last for the device before the Android 7.0 Nougat version gets unleashed in December. The current update only introduces minor changes and improvements.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Voice Assistant To Have Male, Female Versions Called Bixby And Kestra And Work With Samsung Pay: Report
Samsung is not only developing one but two virtual assistants to challenge the likes of Google Now and Siri. These technologies will likely ship with the upcoming Galaxy S8, possibly even determining the handset's gender identity.
