Articles by Chris Loterina
Mobile Holiday Shoppers At Risk Due To Fake Retail Apps: Here's How You Can Avoid Them
More and more fake apps are now coming to Android and iOS devices due to the approaching holiday season. Consumers can take a number of steps to avoid becoming a scam victim.
Did Facebook Say You Were Dead? Company Apologizes After 'Terrible Error' Memorialized Users
Facebook has admitted it made a terrible error after messages began popping up in several Facebook profiles claiming that their owners are dead. The bug also affected Mark Zuckerberg's account.
Snapchat Spectacles Are Official, And Here's Why Everyone's Having Fun With It
Early owners of the Snapchat Spectacles are now getting to know their devices after its unusual rollout this week. Unboxings and early hands-on experience revealed a number of surprising things.
FCC Says AT&T's 'Zero Rating' DirecTV Plans May Be Violating Net Neutrality Rules
AT&T has been asked to officially respond to the charge that its Sponsored Data program involving DirecTV unfairly disadvantages competitors. FCC cited that it could constitute a violation of the net neutrality rule.
WhatsApp Getting 2-Step Authentication For Tight Security: Feature Heads To Windows, Android Phones Via Beta Update
WhatsApp's latest beta build includes a two-factor authentication method that prevents hackers from taking over a user account. It also includes new features such as background playback capability for audio messages.
Microsoft Office Android Apps Confirmed To Get Chrome OS Support: Company Works Closely With Google To Make It Happen
Microsoft already confirmed that its Office mobile suite will work with Chrome OS. The move is largely driven by the Chromebook's new capability to run native Android apps.
Xbox One Bested PS4 In Sales Again Back In October: Now 4 Months And Running
Xbox One's October market dominance enabled the console to maintain a four-month winning streak against rival PlayStation 4. Observers are looking at several factors that drive that impressive performance.
Snapchat Spectacles Sold Out Quick: You Can Still Buy It On eBay, But It Costs A Lot More Than $130
The first batch of Snapchat's Spectacles are getting sold out hours after release only to resurface at eBay with outrageous prices. Its limited supply will likely drive the high resale prices for some time due to high demand.
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Battery Issue: Fix Now Rolling Out
The latest firmware patch released by Microsoft is expected to correct a firmware error that causes the Surface Pro 3 battery drain. The company will also refund consumers who opt for out-of-warranty replacements after experiencing the problem.
OnePlus To Launch Snapdragon 821-Powered Smartphone On Nov. 15: Could It Be The OnePlus 3T?
OnePlus announced that it will be launching a still unidentified device on Nov. 15 in a Twitter post. Observers expect that this could be the OnePlus 3T, which has been leaked by a OnePlus designer at Weibo.
Pandora Website Gets Redesigned Interface, New Features For Pandora Plus Members
Pandora completely overhauled its website for enhanced user experience. Aside from the UI improvements executed to rebrand the music service, it also entails the introduction of new features.
You Can Now Download The YouTube VR App For Android Via Google Play Store
Google released a standalone VR app for YouTube a day before the Daydream View VR hits the market. Through the VR headset, users can step inside the YouTube virtual world, which has been enhanced by specially designed features.
Skype Insiders Program Rolling Out: Available To Android, iOS, Mac And Windows Users
Microsoft announced that Skype will have its own Insiders Program in the tradition of insider initiatives that the company has implemented for Windows 10, Microsoft Office and Bing. The launch of Skype program closely trailed Xbox's own Insider Program roll-out.
'Dishonored 2' PC Issues: Gamers Report It Struggles To Maintain 60 FPS At 1080p, Drops To 18 FPS
If early complaints are to be believed, 'Dishonored 2' suffers from a frame rate problem. The game can reportedly register a measly 18 fps, compromising gameplay performance and the quality of its visuals.
Twitter COO Adam Bain Leaves The Company, CFO Anthony Noto Takes The Reins
The departure of Twitter's COO Adam Bain came amid the microblogging platform's struggle to generate revenue and the dearth of interested buyers. Bain has been credited for building the company's multi-billion advertising business.
Android 7.0 Nougat Heading To Sony Xperia X Via 'Concept For Android'
Sony has unleashed its version of the Android 7.0 Nougat but with a few caveats. It will also feature the company's interpretation of native Android features such as multi-window and new notification improvements.
Google To Roll Out WebVR Support To Chrome For Android In January: Daydream Platform Shaping Up Soon
Google is poised to unleash stable Chrome builds for Android and PC to support WebVR. This means that the public will soon get to experience virtual reality while browsing web pages.
Vespa Elettrica Unveiled: The Electric Version Of The Classic Scooter
Vespa's newly unveiled electric scooter burnishes Italian craftsmanship with green technology. It could hit the streets in the latter part of 2017 with a steeper price tag than classic Vespa models.
Prisma Art Filters Now Supported On Facebook Live
The latest update to the Prisma app for iOS devices introduces support for Facebook Live. This means users will now be able to broadcast videos with unique art filters.
Snapchat iOS, Android Update Introduces World Lenses: Add A Touch Of Augmented Reality Beyond Selfies
Instead of changing how you look, the new Snapchat World Lenses will change the world around you. It evokes an augmented reality vibe by placing virtual objects into reality.
WhatsApp For iOS Gets GIF Support: Your iPhone Conversations Can Now Be More Vibrant With Animations
WhatsApp introduces new GIF support to its iOS users. The new feature includes several cool add-ons that allow instant messaging conversations to be more lively and colorful.
Facebook Faces Civil Rights Lawsuit: Users Suing Over Housing, Employment Discrimination
Facebook's ad platform is said to be discriminatory because of the options provided to ad buyers that exclude groups with specific ethnic affinities. The tech company argues that this is called multicultural marketing, a common practice in the ad industry.
Facebook Launches Job Opening Features, Targets LinkedIn: Find Your Next Career On The Social Media Website
Facebook seems bent on poaching LinkedIn users with an upcoming feature that will let organizations recruit employees within the social network. Such service is expected to work with the company's ad platform to reach an even wider swath of users.
YouTube Launches HDR Video Support: Expect More Clarity, Wider Color Range
YouTube's announcement that it will now support HDR videos is drawing even more interest on this emergent display technology. As opposed to other formats such as 4K videos, it is more focused on color rather than pixels.
'Street Fighter V' Roster Confirmed To Get Akuma: Check Out His Raging Demon Reveal Trailer [Video]
Capcom revealed that Akuma will head to 'Street Fighter V' as a new challenger. He is known as one of the most brutal and secretive characters ever in the Street Fighter universe.
Microsoft Selfie App Heads To Android And The Web
Microsoft has brought all of the Selfie features available for iOS devices into the Android platform. These include a sophisticated machine learning technology that ensures that enhancements made on a photo look more natural.
Amazon Alexa Skills Detailed Via New Page: Discover Everything The Virtual Assistant Can Do
The dedicated marketplace for Amazon Alexa skills underscores the level of control that it provides users. The large number of available skills also highlights the range of Alexa's capabilities as a smart home assistant.
Chevrolet Bolt EV Goes Into Production: 238-Mile Range, Price After Federal Tax Credit And Everything You Need To Know
GM announced that it is on track to deliver the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt before the year ends. The company said that production is underway and the first batch of the electric vehicles will first head to California and Oregon.
'World Of Warcraft: Legion' Patch 7.3 Taking Players To Demon World Argus: Here's Why
Blizzard announced that the climax of the 'World of Warcraft: Legion' will happen on planet Argus, a power base of the Burning Legion. It will come with patch 7.3, which promises to blur the line between patch and expansion in terms of content.
331 Million Microsoft Internet Explorer, Edge Users Moved To Google Chrome And Mozilla Firefox This Year
Microsoft browsers have lost an insane number of users, with millions abandoning them on a monthly basis. In October alone, the exodus included 40 million users who flocked to rival browsers such as Firefox and Google Chrome.
