Articles by Chris Loterina
Kano Is Back At Kickstarter With New DIY Camera, Speaker And Lightboard Coding Kits
Kano is now raising funds to build three new DIY bundles that let adults and kids alike build and code powerful gadgets. Each kit, which will ship in 2017, can be assembled without tools within minutes.
The Next Samsung Smartphones Could Sport Hydrophobic Displays
Samsung acquired the license to a coating technology that allows glass surfaces to repel water and dirt. It can be applied to smartphone displays and other electronic devices that are outfitted with glass panels such as tablets, smartwatches and television.
'Destiny 2' Rumored To Head To PC And Be A Completely New Game
Multiple reports indicate that 'Destiny 2' is heading to the PC in 2017. The game is also expected to be rebooted, leaving behind some characters, planets and activities.
Nissan's ProPilot Self-Driving Chair Will Make Even The Longest Queues More Tolerable
Nissan debuts the new ProPilot, a smart chair that can automatically queue in behalf of its occupant. It is based on the company's ProPilot autonomous driving technology previously seen in the Serena minivan.
Telegram Steps Up Its Game With GIF Making Tool, Stylish Masks And Trending Stickers
Telegram begins the rollout of a big update that allows users to overlay masks and stickers on photos as well as create GIFs easily. The update relies on a proprietary technology that can recognize faces.
Xiaomi's Mi Box Apparently Already Hit The Shelves At Walmart With A $69 Price Tag
Xiaomi's Mi Android TV Box is reportedly available in Walmart now. There is currently no official confirmation but a photo and video of the actual device displayed in the retail store, including its pricing, have already surfaced online.
Fitbit Charge 2 Now Available: Here's How Much You Need To Spend For This Fitness Tracker
Fitbit Charge 2 comes with classic functions of the popular fitness tracker line and introduces new features such as a more refined design, bigger OLED screen and smarter PurePulse technology. The device uses the same heart rate sensor outfitted in the Charge HR.
PS4 Slim Review Roundup: What Gamers Have To Say About The Thin Console
PS4 Slim hands-on reviews are already pouring in. The device has not attracted glowing accolades so far because of specific changes and features and also partly because tech reviewers seem to be more interested in the upcoming PS4 Pro variant.
Apple Has Big Plans For HealthKit And Your Health: New Fitness Apps For Apple Watch, Improved Health Recording
Apple wants to expand its HealthKit solution into a tool that can centralize people's medical data and improve health diagnoses. The initiative reportedly involves the hiring of medical experts and the development of new software and hardware.
Snap's Spectacles Might Have Problems: The Ups And Downs Of The Wearable
As interest mount for Spectacles, some quarters have already identified perceived weaknesses and possible long-term pitfalls. If not addressed, these issues could tie the device to Google Glass and its spectacular failure.
Shovel Knight Makes A Cameo In 'Yooka-Laylee' [Video]
The Shovel Knight was included in the array of characters featured in the latest 'Yooka-Laylee' trailer. He appeared to have taken a minor role, playing as an NPC in his latest adventure.
Krebs On Security Now Back Online After Massive DDoS Attack Thanks To Google's Project Shield Program
Krebs on Security sustained a type of DDoS attack that's believed to be the worst in internet history. It's now using Project Shield, a technology that taps Google's infrastructure to protect news outlets and journalists from similar assaults and ensure freedom of speech.
Apple Promises To Fix iOS 10 Security Flaw After iPhone Hackers Spotted Vulnerability That Made iTunes Backups Accessible
Elcomsoft used a hacking tool to exploit a security flaw in iTunes backup security mechanism. The vulnerability is considered severe, as the tool was able to bypass several security checks, allowing for easier and faster attack.
HTC Desire 10 Pro, Desire 10 Lifestyle Won't Be Available In The US
HTC maintains that the HTC Desire 10 line, which includes the Lifestyle and Pro variants, will not be released in the United States. Both mid-level phones, which will begin rollout this November, feature top-notch design but lower price tags.
Motorola's Moto Mods Development Kit Lets You Build Your Own Accessories
Motorola has made the Moto Mod developer kit available to encourage third-party module development. It already includes starter module options that allow developers avoid building their mods from scratch.
UPS, CyPhy Works Emergency Drone Delivery Test Over Waters Successful
A UPS drone successfully completed a 3-mile journey over water. The test served as the pilot flight within a series of simulations that the company is conducting this week to gain insights on drone safety and performance.
'League Of Legends' eSports Future: Riot Games Outlines Plans To Share More Revenue With Pro Teams
Riot Games wants to tap the immense popularity of 'League of Legends' to generate more consistent revenue streams through eSports events. The company has outlined revenue sharing schemes to help launch the strategy.
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel Unveils Spectacles: It's Like Google Glass And Here's What It Can Do
Snapchat's new Spectacles smart glasses is capable of capturing 10-second videos using a 115-degree lens. It was announced alongside a rebranding move for a company seeking to expand its products line.
Apple iTunes Soon To Offer Spoken Editions: Here's What To Expect
The introduction of the Spoken Editions category in the iTunes Store could take place next month according to reports. It will be distinguished from the Podcasts category as it will include audio clips transformed from published news articles.
Google Self-Driving Car Gets Into Worst Accident Yet: Is The Autonomous Car At Fault This Time?
Google confirms that one of its automated vehicles was involved in an accident in Mountain View, California. No one was injured but the vehicle sustained serious damage after being hit by a van.
'Dishonored 2' Gameplay Video Shows Off Numerous Creative Kills, And It's Gratifyingly Awesome
As shown in the new gameplay trailer, 'Dishonored 2' introduces a new character within an expanding game narrative. Some elements such as skills have been reworked but the ability to combine powers and skills appear to be the same.
Check Out Apple Watch Series 2 Hermès 30-Second Ad: More Artsy Than Informative [Video]
The Apple Watch Series 2 Hermès ad was released ahead of the collection's rollout on Sept. 23. The collection includes two Apple Watch case sizes and an array of straps that are sold separately.
Apple Acquired Machine Learning Company Tuplejump: AI Push For Siri, Cloud Services And More?
Apple's acquisition of Tuplejump Pvt Ltd. is expected to help the company improve its artificial intelligence initiatives. This can cover its virtual assistant technology Siri as well as the company's push to refine its iCloud Drive service and the emerging focus on data management.
Google Daydream VR Platform Now Open To Developers As It Steps Out Of Beta
Google Daydream VR includes both VR interface and VR hardware (headset and VR controller) that are used with a compatible Android phone. The SDK kit and other developer tools are now available to programmers.
AT&T's DirecTV Now Streaming Service To Roll Out Before 2017
AT&T's upcoming DirecTV Now internet streaming service will include more than 100 channels. It targets household subscribers that have opted out of the pay-TV ecosystem, which could breach the 20 million mark in 2017.
Microsoft Launches Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14931: USB Audio 2.0 Support, Maps App Update And More
The Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14931 has few new features. However, it introduces fixes and improvements to issues found in Build 14926 such as the glitches when signing out or switching to another user account.
Uber's Self-Driving Cars Hit The Roads Of San Francisco, But Is It Legal?
Uber confirmed testing its self-driving vehicles in San Francisco. The cars spotted by the public were similar to the Ford Fusion automated vehicles that the company used in the course of its pilot launch in Pittsburgh.
Pokémon Bank Update Merges All Your Nintendo 3DS Pokédex Entries Into One
The 2017 update to the 'Pokémon Bank' will support the upcoming 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Moon' due for release on Nov. 18. The coverage also effectively extends compatibility across all Nintendo 3DS 'Pokémon' titles.
Lenovo Yoga 900 And 900S Can't Boot Linux, And It's Not Because Of Microsoft
Lenovo announced that its Yoga 900 and 900S laptops, which feature 360-degree hinges, do not support Linux. This issue is attributed to a limitation on both of the devices' controller system.
Be A YouTube 'Hero' By Joining Its New Community Moderation Program
YouTube introduces new initiative to police its ever-increasing content by enlisting the services of Heroes. These volunteers are crusaders against vile content and vigilant watchdogs of the platform's comment sections.
