Articles by Chris Loterina
Google Pixel's Camera Gets A Score Of 89 From DxOMark
Google Pixel's camera broke DxOMark's record after posting a score of 89 points. That figure puts the device ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S7, iPhone 7 and even some of the latest DSLR today.
Twitter Sale: Social Media Platform To Conclude Negotiations Before October Ends
Negotiations are reportedly under way to sell Twitter. Suitors, which include Salesforce.com, Microsoft and Alphabet Inc., were told that an agreement is intended to be concluded by Oct. 27.
Samsung Will Exclusively Manufacture Qualcomm's 10nm Snapdragon 830: Rumor
Qualcomm is reportedly working with Samsung in the development of its next-generation Snapdragon 830 chip. The deal is said to include the adoption of a 10nm fabrication process that could lead to significantly improved performance and efficiency.
Verizon First To Unbox Google Pixel, Pixel XL Smartphones In An Ad [Video]
Verizon got to unbox both Google Pixel and Pixel XL in a two-minute promotional advertisement. It is the exclusive carrier partner for both devices, which will begin shipping on Oct. 20.
'Outlast 2' Demo Now Available Across PS4, Xbox One And PC, But Only Until Nov. 1
The free demo of 'Outlast 2' is already available for download across various gaming platforms. It provides a preview to the upcoming first-person thriller, which will be launched in 2017.
StubHub Rolls Out First Apple TV Ticketing App: Here's What You Can Do With It
The StubHub ticketing app will enable viewers to browse and purchase tickets to events, concerts and shows through the fourth-generation Apple TV. It is the first of its kind and promises a convenient, easy and immersive experience.
Yahoo Scanned User Emails For US Intelligence's Benefit: Importance Of End-To-End Encryption Highlighted
A Reuters report exposed that Yahoo scanned millions of its users' emails in behalf of the U.S. intelligence officials. The move allegedly prompted the resignation of its top IT security officer.
Mophie Hold Force Case Turns iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus Into Modular Smartphones
Mophie's new Hold Force case system uses built-in magnets to transform iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus into modular and all-purpose devices. Modules such as a powerstation and folio case are sold separately.
Motorola Batwing Logo, 'Hello Moto' Coming Back Via New Boot Animation
Moto USA posted a new boot up animation that uses the old Motorola batwing logo and the 'hello Moto' slogan. The company said that it will be featured in upcoming Motorola mobile devices.
Faraday Future Strikes Deal With LG Chem For Electric Car Batteries
Faraday Future reached an agreement with LG Chem to build a next-generation battery technology that could potentially have the highest density in the auto industry. The battery's density determines the range that an electric vehicle could cover.
Intel And Oakley Roll Out Radar Pace: Smart, Fitness-Tracking Eyewear That Features Real-Time Coaching System
Oakley and Intel have been developing the Radar Pace for years. It runs on the former's Real Speech technology to provide live and more natural conversational interface.
Xiaomi Mi Box Officially Lands On US Shores: Android TV, 4K Support For $69
Xiaomi Mi Box is now available at Xiaomi's U.S. website as well as in Walmart stores for $69. Aside from the attractive price, it features top-of-the-line specs and will come with special perks worth $76.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks Augmented Reality And Privacy At Utah Tech Tour, Says Encryption 'Makes The Public Safe'
Tim Cook talked about the importance of privacy and the potential of virtual reality technology. He was hosted by Utah senator Orrin Hatch during the Utah Technology Council.
Netflix's Library Goes Down By Over 50 Percent: From Approximately 11,000 Movies And TV Shows To 5,300
Netflix's catalog has drastically dwindled 50 percent since 2012. This partly attributed to the company's focus in producing its own content and also due to the unwillingness of content owners and distributors to work with the video streaming service.
Facebook Messenger Lite Rolls Out For Slow Connections And Old Smartphones
Facebook rolls out Messenger Lite, a stripped-down version of Messenger that is not affected by poor network conditions. With the app, Facebook targets the billions of users who are living in areas using 2G and 3G networks.
BMW Confirmed To Produce Electric X3 And Mini Vehicles
BMW confirmed reports that it will be launching an all-electric version to the urban Mini in three years' time. A battery-powered X3 SUV compact will also follow suit.
Apple's iOS 10 Adoption Rate Beats iOS 9, Now Runs On More Than Half The iPhones In The US
iOS 10 has already replaced iOS 9 as the most used iOS operating system in the United States. The adoption rate is close to the performance of iOS 8 after it launched.
Miss Listening To Music While Charging Your iPhone 7? This $10 Dongle iLDOCK Might Fix Your Problem
iLDOCK is a dongle that can be attached to the iPhone 7's Lightning port. It allows the use of a 3.5 mm jack along with the handset's charger.
PewDiePie's 'Tuber Simulator' Tops The App Store Charts, Crashes Servers Due To Immense Popularity
'PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator is now the most popular free-to-play game in Apple's App Store. It is based on the video creator's own persona, simulating his attempts to build a successful YouTube video publishing empire.
Google Maps For Android Now Shows Your Calendar Events
Google's latest update to its Maps application integrates Calendar to give users a visual reference to their appointments. Calendar entries will begin showing up in the app as events as well as the directions to get there.
Google's Tilt Brush Painting App To Get Multiplayer Mode: Create Works Of Art With Your Friends
Google's Tilt Brush is similar to Windows' Paintbrush application although it is built for the VR platform. The announced multiplayer mode allows users to draw, collaborate and create ideas with others in the same virtual space.
AOL Rolls Out New Alto Dashboard To Help You Organize Your Emails
AOL's new Alto email app aggregates email accounts in one place. It can organize mail according to content and not based on the sender, presenting users with timely, chronological and actionable information in the process.
SwiftKey Beta Lets Android Users Type 5 Languages Simultaneously, Gets New Neural Network Languages
SwiftKey is implementing its neural network technology further in the latest beta release of its popular mobile keyboard. It enhances the app's autocorrect and predictions capabilities based not on previously typed words but on contexts.
Salesforce Opposes Deal Between Microsoft And LinkedIn, Works With Regulators To Block It
Salesforce is opposing the LinkedIn-Microsoft deal as European Union regulators are currently scrutinizing it. The company, along with other third-party companies and competitors, were invited to comment on the takeover.
Meet The Komatsu Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle, A Self-Driving 2,700-HP Dump Truck
The Komatsu Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle is distinguished by its fully automated driving technology. It is also constructed without a steering wheel and could maneuver exactly the same to any direction.
Android Wear Pairing Issue: Users Report iPhone 7 Snubbing Their Android Wear Smartwatches
Google has confirmed that there are Android Wear devices that cannot be paired with the iPhone 7. It is not yet clear if this is caused by software or hardware incompatibility.
OnePlus X Finally Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update With OxygenOS 3.1.2 OTA: Here's How To Install
The OnePlus X Marshmallow over-the-air update is already released. It introduces several improvements such as an upgraded Launcher and other tweaks.
As BlackBerry Shuts Down Hardware Business, The DTEK50 May Be A Telling Sign Of BlackBerry's Future: Report
Observers are now turning to the DTEK50, BlackBerry's latest smartphone, for insights into the company's future after the announcement heralding an end to hardware manufacturing. The phone has been outsourced and sports key features that indicate BlackBerry's emerging strategy.
All-New Land Rover Discovery Debuts At Paris Motor Show: Powerful SUV Offers Connectivity On The Go For $49,990
The 2018 Land Rover Discovery was unveiled in this week's Paris Auto Show. It sports a new design language and weighs 1,000 pounds lighter due to its aluminum construction and the elimination of the body-on-frame architecture.
Microsoft Outs OneDrive Roadmap For Businesses: SharePoint Online Sync, Placeholders Coming Back And More
Microsoft announced sweeping changes to its OneDrive and SharePoint services during its Ignite conference. The company also released a roadmap of the changes for business users, including the schedule of their respective release.
