Articles by Chris Loterina
20,000 Consumer Electronics Set To Launch At CES 2017 But Will A 'Gadget Apocalypse' Ensue?
As companies prepare to launch new devices at the upcoming CES 2017, a New York Times report proclaims that these gadgets are doomed since tech apocalypse is already in our midst.
Microsoft Patent Hints At A Future Where HoloLens Users Can Track Objects Via AR Technology
A patent application reveals Microsoft's plan to address the current limitations of its HoloLens headgear. The proposed methods could give rise to futuristic technologies such as an eye-tracking platform and a feature that could bring Star Trek's Holodeck closer to reality.
Lamborghini Gears Up For 2018 Urus SUV, Its First And Only Plug-In Hybrid
Lamborghini is carefully proceeding with the launch of its hybrid Urus SUV next year. It is considered a bold move as some purists balk at the hybridization of the Lamborghini supercar brand.
Wileyfox Smartphones Running Exclusively On Cyanogen Might Soon Go Extinct: Report
After Cyanogen announced it will cease developing Cyanogen OS by Dec. 31, a number of Wileyfox devices are now in danger of getting extinct. There is still no confirmation whether there is hope for their owners as the phone manufacturer readies an OTA update that will pave the way for an Android adoption.
iOS 10.2 Jailbreak May Be Released Sooner Than Expected
iOS 10 has already fallen to jailbreakers but the existing iOS 10.1.1 jailbreak is still in early beta build. Fortunately, reports indicate that the more stable 10.2 jailbreak version is about to get unleashed.
Apple Beat Samsung In Phone Activations, But After The Holiday Shopping Rush Comes Phone Fatigue
Reports show that Apple has thoroughly trounced Samsung during the holiday shopping rush. But related data reveal that even the winner's devices are suffering a decline within a trend possibly caused by the so-called phone fatigue.
Donald Trump Touts Japanese Mogul's Plan To Create 8,000 Jobs At Sprint And OneWeb
Donald Trump revealed that Softbank has committed 8,000 jobs to the United States as the Japanese company shares the optimism and hope generated by his election. It is not yet clear if this is part of the previously announced Softbank investment that is expected to create 50,000 jobs.
Hatchimals Fail To Hatch, Cause Disappointment For Parents And Kids On Christmas Morning
There is a growing number of parents complaining that their children's Hatchimals are not coming out of their shells. The toy is also earning negative reviews in online stores such as Amazon.
Google Pixel, Pixel XL Owners Report Early Shutdown Issue Too: Nexus 6P Just The Beginning?
After the Nexus 6P, some Google Pixels are also experiencing early shutdowns where the devices turn off even when they still have around 20 to 30 percent remaining battery.
Samsung Announces H7 Wireless Speaker, New Soundbar, And UHD Blu-Ray Player Set For CES 2017
Samsung is beefing up its CES 2017 arsenal with the latest batch of announced products. This time, the company is targeting audiophiles with audio-visual devices that are smart and user-driven.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Units On T-Mobile Start Receiving Update That Kills Them
T-Mobile promptly deployed the kill switch developed by Samsung that will execute all Galaxy Note 7 in its network. To compensate for the loss, the carrier is offering perks in addition to a full refund or phone replacement.
Tesla Autopilot's New Radar Technology Predicts Car Crash, Starts Braking Before It Even Happens [Video]
The latest Autopilot driver assistance system outfitted in a Tesla Model X saved a passenger from an accident in the Netherlands. It was able to predict an accident seconds before it happened.
HTC, ASUS, And Acer Will Reportedly Fall Short Of Their Target Smartphone Shipments For 2016
Reports reveal that three of Taiwan's largest smartphone vendors are losing to their Chinese competitors as indicated by missed shipment targets. All face shrinking market share in China, Europe, and the United States.
Google Updates Search Algorithm To Keep Holocaust-Denying Results At Bay
Google announced that it has already taken action against a neo-Nazi websites claiming that Holocaust did not happen. This entailed a recent tweak on its search algorithm but was it effective?
Samsung To Unveil Creative Lab Projects At CES 2017: Tag+, S-Skin, And Lumini
Samsung is also launching several devices developed by its Creative Lab at CES 2017. This unit, which Samsung established in 2012, is behind several successful Samsung products introduced in past CES events.
'Frog Fractions 2' Discovered In Another Game 'Glittermitten Grove': Here's How To Play It
A group of self-styled online detectives finally found 'Frog Fractions 2' inside a new game that surfaced at Steam. The hunt took two years and also involved clues won from a complex alternate reality game.
Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' Not The Highest-Grossing App Anymore: Well, It Had A Good Run At The Top
The decline in 'Super Mario Run's' rank at the Apple App Store is widely believed as an indication of a waning user interest. It is also attributed to the game's controversial pricing.
No, 'Super Street Fighter V' Not Happening: Capcom Confirms No Other Versions Coming
Capcom has refuted that it is going to release 'Super Street Fighter V' and other additions reiterating its previous position that it is committed to supporting 'Street Fighter V' until 2020.
10 Best Cars Of 2016: BMW M2, Mazda MX-5, Tesla Model X, And More
If you are looking for the most impressive car in 2016, look no more. Our list is a combination of vehicles coming from different car segments, all bringing to the table their respective brands of excellence.
CES 2017: Samsung To Release Personalized TV Services At The Event
Samsung has announced three new services through its smart TV's Smart Hub platform, each tailored according to their users' preferences. They could bolster Samsung's position as a challenger to Amazon Prime and Netflix, among other media content providers.
Nokia D1C Specs And Images Get Leaked: 2 Variants Running Android 7.0 Nougat Revealed
Nokia's new push into the smartphone market will likely be led by the rumored D1C device. Recent leaks show that this model will come in two variants, a budget and a flagship models.
Best Productivity Apps To Help You Achieve Your Goals, Organize Your Work, And Collaborate With Your Colleagues
Productivity apps should work to ensure that you are more effective and efficient. This list includes the best apps to date, helping you accomplish tasks, take down notes, collaborate with your team, and more.
Nexus 6P Owners Are Reporting Bootloop Issues On Their Phones
Nexus 6P owners are complaining about their devices getting bricked after updating to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Google has previously stated that it is already investigating this issue but some fear it is no longer interested in developing a fix because of the small number of users affected.
Biggest Data Breaches And Hacks Of 2016: Yahoo Data Breach, DNC Hacking, And More
It has been a long year for security experts with the slew of data breaches and hacking. Several incidents have already assumed historic proportions, making 2016 the worst so far for the government, companies, and individual users alike.
Microsoft Also Thinks It May Have 'Went Too Far' With The Aggressive Windows 10 Upgrades: Users Not Alone
Several months after Microsoft has launched an aggressive push to get users to upgrade to Windows 10, one of the company's top executives admitted that the tactic, which severely aggravated users, was a mistake.
Uber Moving San Francisco Self-Driving Car Project To Arizona After California Forces Pullout
Uber already packed its self-driving Volvo cars in San Francisco and promptly shipped them to Arizona, where it is getting a rockstar welcome. The ride-sharing service said that the vehicles' redeployment will entail further expansion.
Tesla Autopilot Now Follows Speed Limits Thanks To Latest Update
Tesla has released a software update that effectively throttles the Autopilot system, forcing its EVs to follow the speed limit. The rollout is staggered with some owners reporting that they have received the firmware mid-December.
'Super Mario Run' Survey Asks iOS Users About The Cost And A Potential Sequel, Following Controversial $9.99 Pricing
Nintendo has just sent out a survey with questions that could address the controversy of the steep price players need to pay to unlock the 'Super Mario Run' full game as well as the possibility of a game sequel.
Google Confirmed To Release Android Wear 2.0 Smartwatches: Here's What To Expect From The Wearable OS
The third generation Android Wear 2.0 could be a game changer for Android smartwatches due to a number of new features. It was first announced last May and is scheduled to debut in the first quarter of next year along with a pair of Google smartwatches.
No, The 'Galaxy Note 7' Wi-Fi Hotspot Didn't Delay Or Cancel Flight, Virgin America Says
Virgin America refutes a recent report that one of its flight got delayed due to a Galaxy Note 7 prank. The company, however, did not comment on whether a passenger indeed trolled its flight 358 by renaming his Wi-Fi hotspot with the notorious Samsung device.
