Articles by Chris Loterina
Pokémon GO Breaks Record With $1 Billion Revenue In Just Six Months
'Pokémon GO' has raced to the $1 billion mark faster than any billion-dollar games such as 'Candy Crush.' It earned that amount in a span of six months.
Super Bowl 51: Nintendo's First Ever Commercial Is About Switch, Easter Eggs, And More
Nintendo already published the Switch commercial that is scheduled to air in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. The 30-second ad, which the company said is its first at the event, could cost as much as $5 million.
Facebook Stock Soars After Earnings Crush Market Expectations
Facebook's released fourth quarter earnings has been favorably received by the market. The figures have outpaced projections, as it reported a profit of $3.57 billion, which is about $1.21 a share.
Super Mario Run Update Adds New Easy Mode, Toad Rally Changes, And More To The Mix
Nintendo has already unleashed the 'Super Mario Run' version 1.1.0, considered to be its biggest update since its release. Changes include a new mode that features unlimited lives and the lifting of the time limit.
New FCC Chairman Has Spoken: Set-Top Box Proposal Is Now Officially Dropped
The FCC proposal that sought to encourage third-party manufacturers to build their own set-top boxes has already been dropped from the agency's agenda. Observers believe that it is as good as dead.
Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta Factory Images Now Available For Download
You can now install the Android 7.1.2 Nougat Beta build after Google posted its factory images. Supported devices include Google Pixel C, Nexus Player, Google Pixel, and Pixel XL.
Alcatel Starts Sending MWC 2017 Invitations Set For Feb. 27, Prepares To 'Light Up' The Event
Alcatel has already printed and sent the press invites to its event in the upcoming Mobile World Congress. The company is expected to launch at least five devices, including a modular handset.
Uber Teams Up With Daimler To Have The Automaker Manufacture Self-Driving Cars For Its Ride-Hailing Network
Uber announced that it is partnering with Daimler to deploy more automated cars in its ride-hailing network. The company touted that, in this case, the company is pursuing the role of open self-driving vehicle platform.
Facebook Releases New Tool That'll Keep Your Online Accounts Safe Even When Hackers Access Your Email
Facebook announced a security tool that could make it easier to use a two-factor authentication to protect your accounts online. It is currently available for GitHub but is expected to be adopted by other companies soon.
Viber Provides Free Calling To The 7 Countries Affected By Immigration Ban
The blanket ban on travelers and immigrants from seven Muslim countries prompted Rakuten to offer free international Viber calls. This was announced by the company's CEO Hiroshi Mikitani.
Namco Founder And Father Of 'Pac-Man' Masaya Nakamura Passes Away At 91 Years Old
Namco announced that Masaya Nakamura, Namco's founder, died last Jan. 22. The mogul is considered one of the key players that contributed to the development of the Japanese video game industry.
MindFlix Lets You Browse Netflix With Your Mind And A Muse Headband: Look, Ma, No Hands!
Netflix's developer team is said to have hacked a brain-sensing headband to develop a device called MindFlix. Its wearer can purportedly browse and consume the platform's streaming contents through mind control.
Dropbox Is Launching Paper Out Of Beta And Rolling Out Smart Sync
Dropbox announced that Paper and Smart Sync services are now available for its users. These solutions are crucial in the manner the company is reinventing itself into a more collaborative platform for business.
The Pokémon Company May Release New Pokémon GO Plus Accessory To Keep Players Safe
The Pokémon Company's CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara revealed that a new Pokémon GO accessory is in the works. It cited Nintendo as a developer partner to produce a device that will ensure gameplay is safe for trainers.
Facebook Earnings Call: Expectations Strong But Analysts Predict Ad Growth Slowdown
Analysts have projected that Facebook's next earnings report will continue the growth posted in previous quarters. This could, however, be affected by Facebook's own pronouncement that it is facing a decline in ad placements.
Elon Musk Opposes Trump Ban On Immigrants: 'Not The Best Way To Address Challenges'
Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the chorus opposing Donald Trump's blanket immigration ban on seven Muslim countries. Musk's statement, which was posted on Twitter, argued that it will not solve the country's problems.
Uber Plans To Create $3 Million Legal Defense Fund To Assist Drivers Facing Immigration Ban
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has pledged legal and immigration assistance to the drivers of the ride-hailing service affected by Donald Trump's immigration ban. Kalanick also promised to stand up for the right of the U.S. citizens to travel.
Apple's iCloud Activation Lock Page Gets Taken Down With No Explanation
Apple took down its iCloud Activation Lock website, which helps buyers determine the legitimacy of used iOS devices. It is now up to consumers to ensure that the device is no longer linked to the previous owner.
LG Wallpaper TVs' Prices Revealed, And They're Now Up For Preorder Starting At $8,000
The stunningly thin 2017 LG W7 Signature Series OLED TV has been made available for preorder at B&H. While pricing has already been revealed, buyers will still have to wait because the TVs are still listed in the Coming Soon category.
BitTorrent Live TV Streaming App Is Now Available On Android
BitTorrent Live has been made available for download at the Google Play Store. The app live-streams free TV content through a proprietary peer-to-peer live streaming protocol that effectively treats viewers as broadcasters as well.
Original Nvidia Shield Gets The Second-Generation's Tricks Via Experience Upgrade 5.0
The Shield Experience 5.0.2 update has officially landed on the original Nvidia Shield TV. It effectively allows the streaming device to have software parity with the new Shield TV flagship.
'Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire' Reaches $1.1 Million Crowdfunding Goal In Less Than 24 Hours
The team behind 'Pillars Of Eternity II: Deadfire' sought funding to create a truly living world with new features and more unique ways to play and evolve characters. The game is expected to be unleashed in the first quarter of 2018.
'Gears Of War 4' Gets Cross-Play Support For Xbox One And PC Gamers
The Coalition announced that cross-play is now a permanent feature in the 'Gears of War 4' game. Here, Xbox One and PC gamers can fight each other or together in the game's public versus multiplayer mode.
Facebook Introduces Security Keys To Help Users Keep Hackers At Bay
Facebook has added the use of physical security keys to protect your accounts from hackers. The new authentication method is not mandatory but experts recommend it to those who want protection even from the most advanced hacks.
Twitter Redesigns Mobile App, Replaces Moments Feature With Explore Tab
Twitter began implementing an update to its mobile app that replaces Moments with the Explore tab. The company states that the change is aimed at centralizing all features that enable easy and seamless user experiences.
Alphabet's 'Other Bets' Start Making Higher Profits Amid Moon Shot Shutdowns
A number of Alphabet's moon shot projects are already paying off, posting improved performance in the fourth quarter of 2016. There are investors, however, who are not impressed, here's why.
Facebook Gives Longer Videos Better Chances Of Ranking High On Your News Feed
Facebook announced that a small tweak to its algorithm will now surface longer videos to your News Feed. While the company maintains it is for the sake of providing more relevant content, some sources think there is another ulterior motive.
Chrome 56 Makes Page Reloads 28 Percent Faster, Improves Power And Bandwidth Efficiency
The newly released Chrome build 56 addresses an antiquated process that drastically reduces reloading inefficiency. The improved outcome will not only let users reload pages faster but also help them reduce power consumption.
AT&T Is 'Confident' Time Warner Deal Will Close, But Democratic Senators Want Them To Outline Benefits First
Facing a friendlier regulatory landscape, AT&T said that it is optimistic about its Time Warner takeover attempt. Democratic senators, however, want the company to detail the deal's positive impact to both consumers and competition.
iOS 10.3 Has Secret Floating Keyboards For The iPad: Here's What They Look Like
A user discovered two secret keyboards hidden in iOS 10.3 beta version. Apple has not explained why they were just lurking in the background but these are expected to debut in the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference.
