Articles by Chris Loterina
MakerBot's Replicator+ And Replicator Mini+ 3D Printers Are Geared Toward Teachers And Professionals
MakerBot's latest 3D printers, the Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+, represent the company's focus on more serious and professional machines. MakerBot is previously known for its general-purpose fun 3D printers.
LuDela's Smart Candle Can Be Lit Or Extinguished Via Your Smartphone
The LuDela candle controls real flame through the so-called Wi-Fire technology. It also has key features such as password protection and the ability to prevent fire and injury to children.
AT&T's Project AirGig Uses Power Lines To Deliver Ultra-Fast Wireless Broadband Internet
AT&T's AirGig uses plastic antennas attached to existing power infrastructure to create a network of super-fast Wi-Fi points. The antennas will not be directly connected to the power lines although they could be tapped for power through inductive physical principals.
iPhone 7 User Misses The Audio Jack So Much That He Drills A Hole Into It [Video]
A do-it-yourself video uploaded on YouTube shows the iPhone 7 getting a 3.5 mm audio jack without a Lightning adapter. It was posted by tech content publisher TechRax and has been viewed almost 5 million times.
Every 'Battlefield 1' Map And Mode At Launch Has Been Revealed
'Battlefield 1,' the World War I first-person shooter game, will launch with a total of nine maps and six game modes, and the developer is working overtime on another free location called Giant's Shadow.
Sony A99 II Is The Flagship Camera Targeted At Serious Photographers: Full-Time AF, 12 FPS Image Capture And More
Sony's new A99 II camera comes with cutting-edge imaging technology that guarantees better autofocus function capable of capturing high-precision images of fast-moving and far objects even in low-light conditions. The camera is expected to be available in November.
'Pokémon GO' Creator John Hanke Says AR Is Better Than VR: AR Glasses For Pokémon A Possibility
'Pokémon GO' creator and Niantic CEO John Hanke says augmented reality technology is far more interesting and promising for humans than virtual reality. His position is based on the claim that AR allows people to go out and explore the world.
Google Acquires API.AI To Push Development Of Bots That Are Easy To Talk To
Google acquires API.AI to leverage its own AI initiatives. The acquired company makes popular products that feature conversational interfaces for an array of smart devices, vehicles, home devices and applications, among others.
GM's New Chevrolet Bolt EV To Start At $29,995 After US Federal Tax Credit
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt all-electric vehicle, which is capable of 238-mile range, will come in two variants: the base model and the Premier version. They will be available later this year.
Salesforce To Beef Up CRM With Einstein AI Platform
Salesforce has successfully embedded an AI technology called Einstein in its software. Salesforce Einstein uses deep learning to analyze data, spot trends and alert salespeople on which leads are promising or which customers will buy.
Takata Reportedly Plans Shortlist Of Bidders: Here Are The Suitors That Want The Air-Bag Maker
Takata is now looking for buyers that can see the company through its current problems. It is faced with replacing up to 70 million air-bag inflators from now until 2019 as well as stiff fines in the United States.
Google's Messaging Platform Allo Rumored To Launch This Week
Recent rumors reveal that Google's new mobile messaging app Allo could launch in Sept. 20. The app is part of the company's expanding messaging applications, which include Hangouts and Duo. Allo features its own unique features such as chat conversation that use end-to-end encryption.
Lyft To Have Mostly Autonomous Cars In 2021: Competition With Uber Heating Up
Lyft projects that its ride-hailing service will be dominated by self-driving car within five years. The plan addresses its intensifying competition with Uber as well as its drive to eliminate private car ownership by 2025.
Oracle's Latest Acquisition Is Palerra: Cloud Security Getting Beefed Up
Oracle's recent Palerra acquisition is part of a move to strengthen the company's cloud services. The acquisition announcement coincided with the Oracle OpenWorld event happening this week in San Francisco.
Google Testing Download Queue Feature For Play Store Apps And Games
The Google Play Store's new queue feature lets users list apps over mobile data, which will download once connected to a Wi-Fi network. This is Google's latest attempt to help consumers avoid huge mobile data fees.
Audi Unveils New Q3 SUV, Gives It A Makeover For 2017
The impending release of the upgraded Audi Q3 in the United States underscores Audi's aggressive expansion plans for the vehicle. The compact SUV range is reportedly gaining popularity since its first release in 2012.
Logitech Acquires Mad Catz's Saitek For $13 Million: Why The Company Wants The Joystick Maker
Logitech has wrestled Saitek and its line of products from Mad Catz for $13 million. This is seen as a move to bolster Logitech's position in the simulation and virtual reality gaming industry.
Pokémon GO Plus Now Available, But It's Almost As Rare As Mewtwo: Where To Buy?
The Pokémon GO Plus accessory can let its user do everything in the 'Pokémon GO' game except gym battles. The gadget's availability is, however, limited and it has been sold out in some stores.
Tesla, Mobileye Continue To Quarrel Over The Real Reason Behind The Split Related To The Autopilot System
In the recent development to the Tesla-Mobileye row, the Israel-based vision technology manufacturer for autonomous vehicles explained why it claimed Tesla is pushing the envelope on safety. It also refuted several allegations made by the carmaker.
'Back To The Future' Fan Gets Arrested For Going 88 MPH In DeLorean, Says He Wasn't Trying To Time Travel
Authorities arrested a man in England for speeding aboard a DeLorean vehicle. The offender, an avowed 'Back to the Future' movie fan, claimed he was not attempting to travel back in time.
iPhone 7 Plus Teardown Shows 2,900 mAh Battery And Why Apple Removed Headphone Jack And More
iFixit began tearing the iPhone 7 Plus down days before preordered devices begin shipping. Notable discoveries include the Taptic Feedback module that took the 3.5 mm audio jack's space, bigger battery and the nuts and bolts behind the device's camera system.
Apple's iOS 10 iMessage Is A Huge Mess: First There Was Porn, Now There Are Nazi GIFs
Offensive GIF images began populating Apple's iMessage app after the iOS 10 update. This is attributed to the app's new API that allows users to search and insert GIF images using keywords and phrases.
Tesla Responds To Mobileye's Statements, Says Ex-Partner Didn't Break Ties Because Of Autopilot Safety Concerns
Tesla refutes Mobileye chairman's statement that its Autopilot system is not fit for driveless cars. The carmaker cites that the Israeli-based company is attacking the system after its contract was terminated for failing to keep pace with Tesla's technology.
Apple Watch Series 1 vs. Series 2: Which watchOS 3 Wearable Is For You?
The Apple Watch Series 2 looks similar to the Series 1 variant. The improvements are mostly found in the internal hardware, notably, the processor that drives up to 50 percent better performance.
Mercedes AMG GT Roadster Packs 469 Horsepower, Goes From 0 To 60 In Just 3.9 Seconds
The upcoming Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadsters will be announced during the Paris Motor Show in October. The new Mercedes convertibles will come in two versions, a base model and the AGT C Roadster variant.
Canon EOS M5 Specs: Dual Pixel CMOS, 49-Focus Points, Hybrid Stabilization And More
Canon's latest mirrorless camera, the EOS M5, fixed the weaknesses of its predecessors and built on their strengths. It is equipped with Canon's proprietary technologies such as the Dual Pixel autofocus and the APS-C sensor.
New York City's Public Wi-Fi Kiosks Can No Longer Be Used For Web Browsing After 'Lewd Acts'
New York City will temporarily ban web browsing in LinkNYC Wi-Fi hubs. The move was prompted by the inappropriate use of the facilities particularly by vagrants and sexual deviants.
Facebook, Twitter Join Alliance To Remove Fake News Reports And Hoaxes Online
Facebook and Twitter joins a new alliance of international media organizations with a goal to curb online hoaxes. The task could prove challenging with the sheer number of social media users who distribute, consume and share fake content.
Tesla Autopilot Crash: Tesla Autopilot Problem To Blame In Fatal Accident In China?
The accident involving the Tesla Model S car in China has triggered fresh doubts on the safety of the car's Autopilot system. The driver's death adds to the other fatality involving the vehicle last May in the United States.
BMW, VW And ChargePoint Install About 100 EV Charging Stations Along Coastal Highways In The US
BMW and Volkswagen completed the installation of express charging stations for electric vehicles in two of the United States' main highways. Each facility is 50 miles away from shopping malls, restaurants and rest areas.
