Articles by Chris Loterina
Apple's Music Apps Get Updated: Touch Bar Support For Logic Pro X, New Interface And Features For GarageBand
Apple states that the latest updates to GarageBand and Logic Pro X are huge, as they introduce more powerful features that will please professional audio producers. The update is free for those who already own the apps.
Mozilla Rebrands Itself With A New Logo: No Dinosaurs Involved
Mozilla has announced a new logo as part of the company's rebranding, which aims to get the organization's purpose and products better understood by people. The design took insights from the public's feedback collected in the past several months.
Netflix Nets About 7 Million Subscribers, Beats Q4 Expectations By A Mile
Netflix declared that it was able to secure more than 7 million new subscribers in the last quarter of 2016 alone. The new figure means that the streaming company's subscribers are now close to 94 million.
Microsoft Says Windows 7 Is 'Outdated' And Unsafe, Promotes Successor Windows 10
In a latest statement, Microsoft is reminding users that time is running out for Windows 7. The company maintains that it is not only outdated, but it will no longer get security support beyond 2020.
Pixel, Pixel XL LifeProof FRE Waterproof Cases Now Available Via The Google Store
The FRE case, promises to get your Google Pixel phone protected in extreme environments. It increases the device's waterproof certification, scratch, and dirt resistance while ensuring that the handset will survive drops from up to 2 meters.
Microsoft Windows 10 VR Headsets Get A March Shipping Date
Microsoft executive Vlad Kolesnikov confirmed that Windows Holographic VR headsets will be available in March. The devices, however, will only ship to developers, who will be using the devices to write and test VR applications.
Google Maps Users Start Seeing Parking Space Details
Google has already released a beta build of Maps that enables the app to provide parking details in a specific location. The company has not yet provided any information regarding the launch of its stable version.
Qualcomm Faces Charges Over Anti-Competitive Practices: FTC Says Chipmaker Repressed Mobile Communications Innovation
The FTC is now suing Qualcomm for its alleged anti-competitive behavior. The agency maintained that the chipmaker is hijacking innovation by forcing smartphone manufacturers to agree to its onerous terms and refusing to license its technologies to competing companies.
'Nioh' Set To Launch This February: PS4 Title Meant To Be A 'Masocore' Game, Director Says
Team Ninja announced that 'Nioh' is going to be released in February. Hands-on reports indicate that the title is a masocore, indicating an immensely challenging gameplay.
Blu Life Max Keeps The Lights On Up To 3 Days, And It's Now Available Via Best Buy
Complementing a monstrous battery life, the Blu Life Max is also being sold at Best Buy for $50 less. The insanely low pricing purportedly celebrates the handset's launch in the retail store.
'Resident Evil 7' Season Pass Unveiled: Here's What You'll Get
'Resident Evil 7' will launch with a Season Pass on Jan. 24. It will include at least seven DLCs, which are split in two volumes of banned footage and an additional episode.
Unlocked HTC One A9 Starts Receiving Android 7.0 Nougat Update
HTC confirmed that Android 7.0 Nougat update is already available to the unlocked versions of the HTC One A9. There is no word yet about the rollout schedule for devices that were sold by carriers.
Nvidia Shield Now Available With A $200 Price Tag: Here's Where To Buy The Set-Top Box
The 2017 version of the Nvidia Shield TV has the same design and roughly similar technology as its previous iteration. There are, however, key differences that will appeal to consumers.
AirPods TV Ads Go Live: Apple Showcases How The Wireless Earbuds Are 'Practically Magic' With The iPhone 7
Apple has released the first video commercial for the AirPods. It featured the dancer Lil Buck trying to show why the wireless in-ear headphones are considered by Apple as practically magic.
T-Mobile Ad Takes Shots At Verizon, Asks Why Big Red Doesn't Offer Unlimited Data Like The Un-Carrier [Video]
T-Mobile used dogs to attack Verizon's decision to impose a 200 GB data cap. The carrier touted its newer and faster LTE infrastructure to highlight its credentials as a better alternative.
Foxconn, Sharp May Still Build An LCD Manufacturing Plant In The US: Report
Sharp states that it is carefully considering the possibility of building an LCD facility in the United States. Some sources estimate that it will cost around $8 billion if it will be as large as the similar Sharp LCD facility in Guangzhou, China.
Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 Breaks Record, Raises $2.2 Million For Fight Against Cancer
The Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 was able to smash its previous record of amount raised for charity. The speedrunning event drew more than 43,000 donations overall and will benefit the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Facebook To Start Testing Anti-Fake News Tools In Germany
Facebook has announced that it will besting a fake news filtering tool in Germany in the coming weeks. The social media company is under pressure to introduce steps against misinformation that many believe is undermining democracy.
'Sonic Mania' Is The Retro Game For Nintendo Switch: A Closer Look At The Hedgehog And His Buddies
Sega has confirmed that a reimagined Sonic game called 'Sonic Mania' is heading to the Nintendo Switch in spring. The 2D game should delight fans on account of new content, bosses, characters, and skills.
Verizon's Jetpack MiFi 7730L Supports Up To 15 Devices, And The Mobile Hotspot Is Available Now
Verizon's new Jetpack MiFi 7730L is being targeted for groups on the road requiring lots of data. The device is equipped with LTE Advanced that can reach up to 50 percent faster peak speeds in more than 450 cities.
HTC 10's Android Nougat Update Rollout Hits A Snag As Bugs Turn Up
A still unconfirmed announcement states that HTC has halted the rollout of its Android Nougat update for the HTC 10 after users complained of bugs and problems. The statement came from HTC's subsidiary in Germany.
Microsoft Acquires Deep Learning Startup Maluuba: Company's AI Efforts Beefing Up
Microsoft announced that it has agreed to acquire Maluuba, a startup in the business of natural language processing and building computers that can think like people. It also employs an AI expert that Microsoft seems very interested to employ.
New LG Smartwatch Gets FCC Certification: Android Wear 2.0, LTE Connectivity In Tow
One of LG's rumored new smartwatches has surfaced via a leaked FCC document. It could be the latest wearable in the LG Watch Urbane smartwatch range and possibly what Google has previously identified as Angelfish.
ElliQ Is The Amazon Echo Alternative That Takes Care Of The Elderly
Despite its similarities to the Amazon Echo, ElliQ offers several nifty tricks that sets it apart as a smart assistant. It is primarily aimed to become a truly intuitive companion, helpful to senior citizens.
Tesla's Supercharging Fees For New Owners Detailed: How Much Will Customers Pay To Juice Up Their EVs?
Tesla has already announced the cost of charging at its Supercharger stations after Jan. 15. In the United States, pricing is fixed by state and is significantly lower than the price of gasoline.
Opera Neon Brings Drastic Changes To The Windows And Mac Browsing Experience
Opera has released a concept browser called Neon, which is quite astonishing both in its presentation and its sheer ambition. It is already available for download so you can try out the new design.
Snapchat Makes Finding Friends, Groups, And Stories Easier With A Universal Search Bar
Snapchat dropped a big update that will make it easier and faster for users to find content, contacts, and features that they want. It is also expected to rake in more ad revenue for the company.
Apple Class-Action Lawsuit Over App Store Monopoly Revived By US Appeals Court
Apple is now fair game. According to a U.S. appellate court, the public can now begin suing the company for its practice, which a group of iPhone users claim as anticompetitive.
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer: Microsoft To Still 'Take Risks' Despite 'Scalebound' Cancellation
Microsoft is moving to appease disappointed fans after 'Scalebound's' cancellation. Xbox top honcho Phil Spencer is now pushing upcoming titles to reassure players in its platform that the company is committed to building new and diverse titles.
Instagram Stories Gets Full-Screen Ads As Daily User Base Reaches 150 Million
Instagram began embedding non-intrusive ads into its users Stories beginning Jan. 11. They contain unclickable promotional contents that will be paid according to the impressions they generate.
