Articles by Chris Loterina
Why Is Apple Acquiring RealFace AI From Israel?
Apple reportedly acquired an Israeli startup known for working on an AI that specializes on frictionless facial recognition. The technology is said to be capable of learning facial features.
GM To Unleash Thousands Of Autonomous Bolts By 2018 To Crush Competition
General Motors is said to be rolling out thousands of automated Chevrolet Bolts early next year. If true, this mass deployment means it has vaulted past its competitors in terms of the level of technology developed.
Nvidia Shield TV Winter Sale Slashes 70 Percent Off Games
Nvidia has announced that it is holding its winter sale once again for the Nvidia Shield TV. This time, it is offering several popular game titles for up to a 70 percent discount.
Tiny Trump Memes Are Taking Reddit By Storm
Photoshopped images of President Donald Trump became overnight sensations at Reddit. The images, which are also now circulating at Twitter, are expected to anger the president, who is known for being conscious about his image.
Nokia 3, 5, 6 Set For Feb. 26 Launch, Says Report: What About Flagship Nokia P1?
Nokia has already teased a video that hints at exciting announcements at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Tipsters believe that these include the debut of four Nokia devices.
Mark Zuckerberg's Manifesto Embraces Facebook's Destiny: Why You Should Be Afraid
Mark Zuckerberg has published a statement outlining the direction that Facebook will be taking. The almost 6,000-word piece talked big about how the social media company can change the world for the better, but some people were disturbed.
LG Reveals G6 Secret Weapon vs Samsung Galaxy S8: FullVision Tech
LG has confirmed one of the key selling points of its next flagship device. The company announced that the LG G6 will sport the FullVision display, a mysterious technology that will purportedly offer a new viewing experience.
South Korea Orders Samsung Heir's Arrest For Allegedly Bribing Mysterious Rasputin Figure, Other Charges
A Seoul district court has ordered the arrest of Samsung's chief Lee Jae-yong. He is accused of bribing Choi Soon-sil, the main person of interest in ongoing corruption scandal that has gripped South Korea.
Elon Musk Could Be Building A Fallout Shelter In SpaceX Parking Lot Instead Of Tunnel
Elon Musk has started experimenting on a previously announced tunnel project to help solve LA's traffic problem. There are now sources who believe that he could be building a fallout shelter instead.
Best Buy President's Day Sale Includes Latest MacBook Air For $750, Free Smart TVs
As its opening salvo for the upcoming President's Day event, Best Buy is offering a number of discounted items. This reportedly includes the $750 MacBook Air deal, which is part of the Early Access sale.
Are You Ready For A Snapchat Phone? Here's What It Could Look Like
Recent developments at Snap Inc. point to an increasing interest in hardware. Some sources are now expecting that after its recent IPO, the company will release a Snapchat phone.
New Star Trek-Like Smart Glasses Give Instant Sight To The Legally Blind
Dubbed as a breakthrough electronic glasses, eSight 3 enables the blind to actually see. As it replicates vision, the device can let the visually impaired carry out virtually all daily activities independently.
McDonald's Re-Engineers Straw Using Fibonacci Formula To Let You Enjoy Shamrock Shake More
McDonald's has contracted two engineering firms to produce a special straw that can optimize the Shamrock Shake's Flavor. The limited edition straws were developed for several months.
2016 MacBook Pro Battery Life Can Be Extended More Than 12 Hours By Few Simple Tricks
Many consumers complain that their 2016 MacBook Pro's battery is not up to snuff. If you have tried the latest macOS update and the problem still persisted, here are some tricks to help you solve the issue.
Next iPhone Will Ditch Touch ID In Favor Of On-Screen Fingerprint Scanner, Apple Patent Says
A document published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office revealed that Apple is working on a fingerprint technology that can be embedded on the smartphone display. This could replace the Touch ID module in the upcoming iPhones.
Microsoft Chief Now Wants Digital Geneva Convention To Set Rules For Cyberwar
Microsoft's president said that civilians and private companies deserve to be protected amid the escalation of cyberwar. He explained that attacks are no longer perpetrated for financial gain but also with intent to cripple enemy states.
Google Experiment Shows Robots Can Collaborate, Co-Exist Then Turn Selfish: Is Skynet Imminent?
A Google DeepMind experiment used multi-agent reinforcement learning to determine the emergence of cooperation in AI. Well, they did not only collaborate but they also got killer instincts.
Vending Machines Lead Attack That Held University Internet Hostage: Verizon Report
A hacker used vending machines and other internet-connected devices to carry out a botnet attack on a still unidentified U.S. university. Using a malware, 5,000 IoT devices were corrupted to do the culprit's bidding.
Mercedez-Benz Unveils Maybach G650, Most Luxurious G-Class Ever
Mercedes-Benz has touted the Mercedes‑Maybach G650 Landaulet as a G-Class like never before. It purportedly showcases an automotive engineering masterpiece that will only be available to 99 buyers.
After Tesla Unionization Threat, Elon Musk Now Wants Man Upgraded Into Cyborgs
Elon Musk has outlined a proposal to interface biological and mechanical components to upgrade humans. He explained that this is necessary for people to become more productive.
Here Are 5 Games With Hot Valentine's Day Events, Why 'Overwatch' Has None
Here are five games with confirmed awesome Valentine's Day events. These are giving away costumes, items, pets and other merchandise as well as in-game events such as fireworks display and NPC popularity contest.
Korean Prosecutors Grill Samsung Chief Anew Over Ties With Female Rasputin
Samsung's chief was again subjected to another round of questioning for his link to Choi Soon-sil. Choi, notoriously known as South Korea's own Rasputin, is the primary person of interest in the country's current political scandal.
Robot Sent To Clean Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Dies Because Of Excessive Radiation
The first entry into the Fukushima nuclear reactor was aborted after a robot sent to clear grime expired because of severe radiation. It endured 650 sieverts of radiation for two hours, a level that could kill humans in seconds.
AMD Ryzen CPU Reaches Core i7-6900K Performance At Ridiculously Cheap Price
The recently leaked CPU Mark test results show that the AMD Ryzen 7 1700X is not only holding its own against the i7-6900K processor in terms of speed. It has also obliterated rivals in terms of overall value.
Cheating Frenchman Demands That Uber Pay $48 Million For Notifying Wife Of Affair, Ending Marriage
A lawsuit filed by a Frenchman claims that Uber has ended his marriage. A bug in the ride-hailing app has tipped off his wife about his affairs.
New FCC Chair Plots Net Neutrality's Death: Can He Really Kill It?
Ajit Pai, the new FCC chairman, has vowed to overturn net neutrality in the name of free market. This rule prevents ISPs from slowing or discriminating consumer access to web content.
Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Cruiser Gets A RoboCop Upgrade
The 2017 Dodge Charger Pursuit just got an upgrade that can protect police officers from ambush. It taps the vehicle's parking assist technology to detect and respond to threats.
T-Mobile's Free Pizza Is Back, Here's How To Get One
To celebrate Valentine's Day, which happens to be a Tuesday, T-Mobile will be giving out free pizza via its rewards app, T-Mobile Tuesdays. Thousands of pizzas await subscribers for four weeks.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL Get Exclusive Instant Tethering Feature For Automatic Internet Connection
The newly released Instant Tethering keeps your Google devices automatically connected to the internet. There is no word yet if the feature will also head to other Android phones.
Leaks Reveal Note 7 Debacle Has Made Galaxy S8 Worse
The latest leaks indicated that Samsung might have been burned by the Note 7 fiasco more than the public believed. This is demonstrated with the way it appears to have built the Galaxy S8 as a safer rather than a better device.
