Articles by Chris Loterina
Nvidia Launches GeForce 378.49 GPU Drivers To Ready Your PC For 'Resident Evil 7'
Nvidia's new GeForce 378.49 WHQL drivers are touted as game-ready, optimizing GPUs for upcoming game titles as well as VR content. Release notes also detail how the drivers will fix a number of bugs.
Facebook Tests Ads In Messenger To Give Businesses And Users More Ways To Connect With Each Other
Facebook announced that advertisements are coming to its Messenger app and are designed to connect users and businesses. It is now being tested in Thailand and Australia, but it has no confirmed global rollout schedule.
Apple Takes Legal Fight Against Qualcomm To China, Seeks About $145 Million
In a lawsuit filed in China, Apple practically accused Qualcomm of extortion and blackmail. The company alleged that the chipmaker threatened to withhold essential patents to impose onerous licensing terms.
Google Home Expands Capabilities As Honeywell And Belkin WeMo Integrations Go Live: Should Amazon Echo Worry?
Google announced that its smart speaker Google Home has snagged Honeywell and Belkin WeMo as partners. This allows Google to gain ground on Amazon Echo, which has beaten it to the market for about two years.
Xbox One Project Scorpio Details Get Leaked, Reveal Absence Of ESRAM And More
A Microsoft leak revealed that Project Scorpio, considered the most powerful console once launched, will have a 2017 holiday season release. It will be sporting a different RAM architecture from the one found in the Xbox One.
Nintendo Switch Gets 3 More Launch Titles: 'World Of Goo,' 'Little Inferno,' And 'Human Resource Machine'
'World Of Goo,' 'Little Inferno,' and 'Human Resource Machine' for Nintendo Switch will be bundled with original soundtracks and an exclusive Soundtrack Mode. These titles have also been made available to the Wii consoles.
Mark Zuckerberg Not Planning To Run For President, As He's Focusing On Facebook And Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Mark Zuckerberg has rejected claims that he is going to run for president. He argued that he is focused on running Facebook and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative but a number of observers are not convinced.
Apple To Allow App Store Devs To Respond To Reviews When iOS 10.3 Launches
Apple already released the beta version of the iOS 10.3, which allows developers to respond to customer feedback and reviews at the App Store. The company said that the same feature is heading to the Mac in the future.
Namco's Katsuhiro Harada Explains Why 'Tekken 7' Launch Was Delayed
Bandai Namco has apologized to fans after pushing 'Tekken 7' release a few months later than what was promised. Its officials underscored that the delay was necessary to ensure game contents are not scaled down.
Rumor: Huawei P10 Said To Be The Priciest Phone In The Series
A recent rumor revealed that Huawei's upcoming P10 flagship will fetch an outrageous price, possibly eclipsing even the Mate 9 Porsche Design's price. The device is expected to debut next month at the Mobile World Congress.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 10.2.1 Update, And Here's Why You Should Download It ASAP
The iOS 10.2.1 update contains several fixes to numerous vulnerabilities that could lead third-party hackers to take full control of an iPhone or iPad. The firmware is also expected to address a number of iOS 10.2 bugs.
Microsoft Gives Xbox One Its First Creators Update: Copilot Controller Mode, Home Improvements, And More
Creators Update has now landed on the Xbox One. The first wave of changes already introduce exciting features to the user interface as well as new elements that allow a more optimized and people-focused gaming experience.
Trump Is Tapping Ajit Pai, Enemy Of Net Neutrality, As FCC Chairman
Many believe that Ajit Pai has been appointed chairman of the Federal Communications Commission due to his fierce criticism of net neutrality. Under his watch, the agency is expected to overturn this rule.
LineageOS Is Now Continuing CyanogenMod's Vision As Builds For Marshmallow, Nougat-Capable Devices Get Prepped
LineageOS announced that new builds for Android Marshmallow and Android Nougat devices will be released on a weekly basis. The developers confirmed that the custom ROM will support more than 80 handsets.
'Battlefield 1' DLC Details About To Be Revealed, Teaser Launched Via Tweet [Video]
DICE is already setting the stage for 'Battlefield 1's' massive update via a video teaser posted at Twitter. It showed clues to the story line, which is based on the Battle of Verdun.
Tesla To Launch 'Major' Car Revisions Every 12 To 18 Months, Elon Musk Says
Elon Musk declared that Tesla will introduce major hardware revisions every 12 to 18 months. He claimed that this is the best way to ensure that the company keeps innovating.
'Resident Evil 7' Not Heading To The Nintendo Switch: Capcom Has 'No Plans At The Moment'
Capcom has doused speculations that 'Resident Evil 7' is also going to support Nintendo Switch. The company, however, is developing a number of titles for the console since it is one of its development partners.
You Can Order Assorted Candy Boxes At A Tap Of A Button With Amazon's New Dash Button
Amazon's new Dash Button can order your artisanal goodies each press under the company's new Prime Surprise Sweets service. It had a limited rollout last month and is still within an invite-only mode.
Security Experts Push To Have WhatsApp 'Backdoor' Story By The Guardian Retracted
A group of security experts has called The Guardian to retract its story calling one of WhatsApp's features as a security vulnerability. Critics argue that it is forcing users to turn to less secure alternatives.
AT&T DirecTV Got More Than 200,000 Subscribers In December, Its First Month Of Going Live
In a report submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, AT&T disclosed that DirecTV Now has gained 200,000 subscribers a month after its launch. This number only involves paying customers.
Track Trump Will Let You Stay Updated With The President's First 100 Days
A website called Track Trump stated that it wants to cut through the noise and rhetoric and focus more Donald Trump's actions when evaluating his performance. Tracking will cover the new president's first 100 days.
LG G6 Rumored To Feature Google Assistant: AI May Go Beyond The Pixel Soon
Sources have revealed that LG is bringing the Google Assistant to the LG G6. This will make the device the first Android handset to gain access to the AI outside of the Pixel smartphones.
Uber Taps Google's Former Search Chief Amit Singhal, Gains New SVP Of Engineering
Amit Singhal, Uber's new hire, is one of Google's tech luminaries. For his work, particularly on the algorithms that now power the company's search engine, he was made a Google Fellow.
Android 7.1.1 In-Car Bluetooth Problem Solved: Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X Users Can Expect The Patch Soon
Google has reportedly fixed the in-car Bluetooth connectivity problem for Nexus 6P and 5X devices. The patch has no release date yet, but there are two possible scenarios that could help determine the rollout schedule.
IBM's Earnings Report Shows Big Blue Beating Q4 Estimates, But Quarterly Revenue Dropping By 1.3 Percent
IBM's 2016 Q4 report has beaten analyst projection by a hair with $21.77 billion earnings, up from the forecasted $21.64 billion revenue. The growth is attributed to the expansion of IBM's key businesses, which includes cloud computing and AI solutions.
You Can Now Sign Up For The 'Injustice 2' Online Beta: Here's How
NetherRealm Studios announced that beta testing for 'Injustice 2' is now open to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players. Those who want to join can expect to play a number of heroes in the DC Comics universe.
Google Details How It Keeps The Play Store, Android Apps Clean Of Malware
Google revealed how it verifies apps before they are published in the Play Store to ensure that Android devices operate smoothly and securely. The process, which includes the Verify apps solution and the so-called DOI rating mechanism, is said to have flagged around 25,000 malwares.
LinkedIn Redesigns Desktop Website: Chatbots, Search And Messaging Improvements, And More Added
LinkedIn launched its new website with the goal of simplifying user experience and encouraging users to share ideas and engage in conversations. The company stated that everything has been built from the ground up.
Meitu App Turns You Into An Anime Character, But Don't Download It Just Yet
The Meitu app went viral both at the App Store and Play Store due to its capability to transform selfies into cartoons. However, some users, including security experts, discovered suspicious app activities that raise several privacy and security concerns.
Hulu To Feature Offline Videos 'In A Few Months': You Can Download Shows Pretty Soon
Hulu confirmed that it'll also be offering offline viewing to its subscribers. It's one of the most-requested features, which has already propelled Netflix to the top of the biggest-grossing iPhone apps when its download feature was launched.
