Articles by Chris Loterina
Microsoft Has Plans To Tie Executive Bonuses To Diversity Goals
Executives at Microsoft stand to lose their annual bonuses if the population of the organization's female workers does not improve. This is part of an aggressive workforce diversity and inclusion initiative being introduced by Satya Nadella.
HP And Microsoft Rumored To Launch Windows 10 Phone Targeted At Consumers Rather Than Business Users
New rumors point to a Microsoft-HP collaboration on a new Windows 10 phone. Reports favor a device that will be consumer-friendly following the weak performance of the latest HP Windows-based business handset.
AT&T To Unveil DirecTV On Nov. 28: 'The Future Of TV' Offers 100 Channels For $35 A Month
AT&T has already sent out invites to the DirecTV Now's launch in New York on Nov. 28. The company will reportedly offer hard-to-resist subscription bundles with freebies for consumers of on-demand and live streaming content.
Intel Turns To AI For The Future: Deep Learning Chips Expected Next Year
With the new range of AI chips, Intel wants to give machine and deep learning tasks their own dedicated processors, independent of conventional chipsets. The initial batch will begin slipping into your computers in 2017.
Firefox Focus Saves iPhone Users From Advertisers, Provides Simple And Private Web Browsing Experience
Firefox Focus blocks all web trackers by default, setting privacy at the top of its user experience. It also features barebones interface that allows the app to load pages faster.
'Star Wars Battlefront' Rogue One Expansion And VR Mission To Launch On Dec. 6
Electronic Arts will launch the final expansion to 'Star Wars: Battlefront' for the game's anniversary and in time for the looming theatrical release of the film 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' A VR game for PlayStation VR will also launch alongside the expansion.
CyanogenMod 14.1 Nightlies Roll Out To OnePlus One, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013) And More
The Nougat-based CyanogenMod nightly builds are now adding support for more devices. Users will still have to bear some missing features as development is still on-going.
Apple Reportedly Halving App Store Fees For Video Services Integrated With New 'TV' App: From 30 Percent To 15 Percent
The drastic price drop in App Store premium could allow Apple to aggressively push its own video strategy. Video services' eligibility for reduced fees will require an agreement to be integrated into Apple's new TV app.
Cord-Cutters, Rejoice! Sony Expands PlayStation Vue Streaming Service To Apple TV
The PlayStation Vue app is now ready to stream on Apple TV, and Sony has outlined how easy the process works. The app already supports both Roku and Android TV platforms.
Glu To Let Users Stream Mobile Games, Take Downloads Out Of The Picture
Glu Mobile aims to revolutionize gaming by tapping future internet technology to stream gameplay. This eliminates the need to download titles on devices as it will work roughly similar to Netflix or Spotify.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Minivan Will Cost You $35,590 After Federal Tax Credit: Platinum Will Be $3,000 More
Chrysler wants to revolutionize the family minivan segment again with the impending release of the Pacifica Hybrid. It marries EV technology with the comfort and stability of the new Pacifica minivan range to produce a green, stylish and reliable vehicle.
Disney, Intel To Decorate The Night Sky With 300 Drones As Part Of 'Starbright Holidays' Show
With the Starbright Holidays show, Intel and Disney want to demonstrate how 300 drones could trounce fireworks display in spectacle and magic. The performance will run throughout the holiday season.
Fake News Alert Is The Chrome Extension To Steer Clear Of Misinformation
Disturbed by the proliferation of fake news in online platforms such as Facebook, New York Magazine reporter Brian Feldman created a Chrome extension that can warn users if a website is publishing misleading content.
Tesla Model S 'Easter Egg' To Boost Performance, Increase Speed Via Software Update: 0 To 60 In 2.4 Seconds
In a software update rolling out in December, Tesla will be embedding an Easter Egg that can shave a tenth of a second from the P100D Ludicrous versions of the Model S and Model X vehicles.
Facebook Messenger Gets Android Auto Integration: Here's How It Works
Android Auto can now display Facebook Messenger notifications and messages. Thanks to a recent patch to the Messenger app, drivers can also reply without the risk of getting into accidents.
Apple Cleaned Up App Store, Removed 47,300 Outdated iOS Apps In October
Apple is currently culling thousands of applications and it largely involve game titles. The company is targeting those that have not been updated or those that do not meet its guidelines.
Facebook Helps Businesses With Unified Inbox: Companies Can Now Link Facebook, Messenger And Instagram Accounts
Users will now be able to send and receive messages in Facebook, Instagram and Messenger platforms from a single app. It is expected to roll out next week but only to Facebook's business users.
Apple Makes Things Right, Restores Peach Butt Emoji Via iOS 10.2 Beta 3
Due to public furor, Apple has brought back the controversial peach emoji it recently redesigned in a beta version of the iOS 10. It only got a bit more shiny and realistic.
Facebook Had An Update To Fight Fake News But Didn't Go Through With It: Report
New information revealed that Facebook has developed two update versions to fix fake news and hoaxes in its platform this year. The option said to effectively solve those problems was rejected, and here is why.
OnePlus 3T Appears On Oppomart With $500 Price Ahead Of Official Release
The OnePlus 3T is now listed at Oppomart's OnePlus catalogue. Although it seems to be a placeholder, the listing offers key information that confirms several leaks and rumors reported in the past weeks.
'The Martian VR Experience' Rolling Out For HTC Vive, PSVR: See The Red Planet Up Close For $20
The 'Martian VR Experience' is heading to the PlayStation VR and to the HTC Vive via SteamVR. There is no word yet on the rollout schedule for other VR systems such as the Oculus Rift.
Internet Association Sends President-Elect Trump Policy Priorities List: Google, Facebook Among 40 Tech Companies That Sent 12-Page Letter
Tech companies want Donald Trump to adopt key policies such as immigration reform, liability protections and the promotion of strong encryptions. In an open letter, they also asked Trump to put pressure on Europe for its restrictive tech policies.
Asus ZenFone AR Loaded With Tango Reportedly Coming Soon: Expected Reveal Event At CES 2017
Aside from the Zenfone AR's launch date, Asus has not provided more information about the device. But its main competitor could reveal insights as to its hardware specifications, features and pricing.
Facebook Starts Testing Public Chat Groups With 'Rooms' Feature For Messenger: More Ways To Connect On The Platform?
Facebook is now fine-tuning a new feature that will let Messenger users talk to strangers. The real-time conversation transpires within a public chat room devoted to user-created topics.
Best-Selling PlayStation VR Games Of October: Here's A Closer Look At 'Job Simulator' And 'Batman: Arkham VR'
Sony has already released the list of top 10 VR games for October 2016 at the PlayStation Store. Let's take a look at the top three performers in the all-digital chart.
PS4 Pro Performance Issue: PlayStation 4 Pro Runs Some Games At Lower FPS Than Standard PlayStation 4
As gamers begin testing the beefed-up PlayStation 4 Pro, performance issues begin to emerge. What is particularly surprising is how it is outperformed by the base PlayStation 4.
BlackBerry Keyboard Phone Promised To Come: Can It Rise Among The Upcoming Generation Of Bezel-Free Smartphones?
Blackberry CEO John Chen announced that a new Blackberry device is in the pipeline. Aside from the confirmed physical keyboard, there is very little information about its specs, pricing and release date.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Responds To Claims That Fake News Affected 2016 Election That Led To Donald Trump Presidency
Claims that fake news at Facebook helped tilt the election in Donald Trump's favor prompted Mark Zuckerberg to issue a statement denying responsibility. He has, however, referred to possible changes in the platform that indicate a different story.
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4.0 Rumored To Deliver 28W Charging: One Of The Many Upgrades Of Snapdragon 830
Reports reveal that Qualcomm will be integrating a Quick Charge 4.0 technology to its upcoming Snapdragon 830 mobile chipset. It is expected to trounce the Quick Charge 3.0 used in several Android flagships, which can power a device four times faster than regular charging technology.
128 GB Google Pixel XL On Verizon Gets Delayed: Shipping Date Now Moved To Nov. 26
After delaying the rollout of the 128 GB Google Pixel XL to its retail stores, Verizon is also extending delivery schedules for preordered devices. Consumers are now being asked to wait as much as two more weeks.
