Articles by Christine Roger
New TikTok Clone and Competitor 'Zynn' That Pays Users to Watch Videos Rises to Top of the App Store
Zynn app is a near button-for-button TikTok clone, but it pays users to sign up, watch videos, invite others to watch it, and do the same thing. It's currently the number one app on Apple's App Store under the free category and on Google's Play Store, as well.
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Clouds are a Rocket Launch's Worst Nightmare; Why the Historic SpaceX and NASA Flight was Delayed
Demo-2 was set to launch two astronauts in a commercial spacecraft that would resurrect the United States' capability of launching their own astronauts and begin a new era of commercial space exploration.
Riot Plans to Rename its Top Rank on its Official Release to Avoid Confusion From Players
The free-to-play tactical shooter from Riot will be released on June 2 which will be available for most regions worldwide. Valorant's closed beta will end on May 28 and will go offline for maintenance as they prepare for the official launch.
Instagram to Let Creators and Influencers Make Money on IGTV Using Ads Like YouTube Revenue Features
By next week, Instagram will be showing ads before all the clips play on its IGTV. The company also plans on sharing 55% of the revenue with all of its creators which is exactly the same as how much YouTube compensates its influencers.
Naughty Dog Reveals 'The Last of Us Part 2' Gameplay at the State of Play Livestream; Sony to Reveal First Batch of PS5 Games on June 3
There were a bunch of mechanics that were revealed and they also showed off extreme visceral combat as well as stealth features. Story-wise, Neil Druckman, the game's director, explained that it will take place years after the events of the first game.
Instagram Updates Augmented Reality Filters with 'Spark AR' Featuring AR Music, AR Stickers
Instagram's augmented reality filters are getting an upgrade with Facebook's latest Spark AR platform. Spark AR has been consistent when it comes to its feature updates which developers can use when creating AR filters.
Apple's Recently Released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 Introduces New Battery Health and Facetime Features
The batteries used in a MacBook are lithium-ion batteries and these age slowly over time. However, with Apple's new battery health feature, it is designed to slow down the battery aging process so it cam hold more charge for a longer period of time.
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Here's How to Watch NASA and SpaceX's Historic First Rocket Launch Live Online
SpaceX is planning to launch astronauts into orbit aboard its rocket on Wednesday at 4:33 pm E.T for the first time ever. If the mission is successful, the launch would also resurrect NASA's ability to send astronauts to the International Space Station once again.
The Oppo Find X2 Pro is the Next Ultimate Smartphone as it Combines Performance, Innovation and Premium Design
The Oppo Find X2 Pro's elegant design is just one of the main features of this luxurious looking smartphone. It has an impressive camera, class-leading storage capacity, flagship power, and lightning-fast 5G capabilities.
'Silent Hill' to Return as Downloadable Content in 'Dead By Daylight' Featuring Pyramid Head as the New Killer
The developer, Behaviour Interactive, has teamed up with Konami to bring characters from the classic horror game into 'Dead by Daylight.' Gamers can purchase the 'Silent Hill' downloadable content and they can add the famous Pyramid Head monster.
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COVID-19 Update: Hydroxychloroquine Trials Continue Despite Suspensions from World Health Organization
The British coronavirus trial of the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine will continue despite studies of the drug being suspended by the World Health Organization due to concerns and fears that it may raise the risk of deaths globally.
Former CEO of HTC Plans to Launch a New Virtual Reality Headset 'Mova' This Year
Called 'Mova,' the device is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2020 for the price tag of $599. It includes 5G support, a virtual world called Manova, and a hand-tracking interface.
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Sony's PS5 DualSense & Microsoft's Xbox Series X Controller
Sony's Playstation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series X are just around the corner and gamers all over the world are excited to see both tech giants go head to head in developing their next-generation consoles.
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Hackers Update Trojan Malware to Steal Passwords on Chat Platform Discord
In recent reports, hackers have now updated the AnarchyGrabber trojan to allow it to steal passwords and user tokens, spreading all kinds of malware to a victim's friends and disabling 2FA as well.
New Motorola Razr to Launch this Year with 5G Compatibility and Upgraded Specs
Foldable smartphones made their debut in 2019 with the Samsung Galaxy Fold, and now it looks like Motorola is jumping on the bandwagon as the Moto Razr will be getting a sequel with upgraded specs that could be announced sooner than we think.
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WHO Suspends Trials of 'Hydroxychloroquine' as Study Reveals Higher Mortality Rate Among COVID-19 Patients
Recent studies from The Lancet revealed higher mortality rates among patients who took the drug, hence, the suspension of the drug in the WHO's Solidarity trial. The trial was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of four other drugs against the virus.
Sony to Launch New Xperia 1 II Phone in the US on July 24 for $1,199
Sony's new Xperia 1 II flagship smartphone will now be shipping in the United States starting July 24 for a whopping $1,199. Pre-orders will start on June 1. if you choose to pre-order by June 28, you also get a free pair of Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-canceling earbuds.
Former NASA Engineer, Mark Rober, Builds 'Ninja Warrior' Obstacle Course to Get Rid of Thieving Squirrels
Former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Mark Rober has spent most of his time creating videos on YouTube that focus on exploring engineering concepts and science through a bunch of fun experiments.
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Hackers Release Jailbreak Tool to Unlock Every Kind of iPhone
Tech giant, Apple has always made it very hard to jailbreak iOS. However, it was reported that the jailbreaking Unc0ver just released a jailbreak tool that could unlock all versions of iOS from 11 to the recent 13.5.
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You Can Now Generate Electricity from Shadows Using a 'Reverse Solar Panel'
The shadow-effect energy generator uses contrast in illumination between showed and lit areas to generate electricity. The device is low-cost and flexible which also powered a watch during experiments.
People are Using Red Dead Redemption 2 to Have Work Meetings For Those Who Work From Home
Zoom has become one of the most popular platforms for virtual meetings for those who work from home. Unfortunately, it is quite disappointing and frustrating when it comes to video chatting, especially when hacks and zoombombings are becoming a thing that the company is still yet to control.
Google Pixel 4a's Release in the Market Delayed and Inevitably Put off; Here's Why
The Google Pixel 4a would have been out by now if it weren't for the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. The launch event being postposed was unavoidable and Google hasn't announced a new date yet, leading to a lot of rumors.
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NASA's Next Space Telescope to be Named After the 'Mother of Hubble': Nancy Grace Roman
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope will most likely be replaced soon. And eventually, a successor will come and take its place. It will be named the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope.
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[LEAKED] The Samsung Galaxy Book S Sports an Intel Lakefield CPU According to Leaks by Samsung Itself
A new leak has been going around that the Samsung Galaxy Book S will be sporting the Intel Lakefield CPU and is finally on the way. This was apparently leaked by Samsung itself. The Book S and Intel Lakefield Coe i5 LG16G7 chip leak were spotted on Samsung's Canda online store.
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Researchers Develop Bionic Eye Called ElectroChemical EYE as Sensitive as a Human Retina
The bionic eye device called ElectroChemical EYE was built by the US and Hong Kong researchers to help millions of people see again. It has various of tiny sensors that mirror photoreceptor cells just like real eyes.
[REVIEW] Intel 10th Gen Core i9-10900K is the Fastest Gaming CPU in the World
The problem with Intel has always been the aspects outside of gaming and how it performs compared to AMD's Ryzen 3000 chips, but with the company's i9-10900K, that won't seem to matter anymore.
[VIDEO] New Footage of Extinct Tasmanian Tiger Found in Film Archives in Australia
New footage of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger has recently emerged from the files of the National Fim and Sound Archive of Australia or the NFSA. It shows the last known member of the species trapped in a cage, pacing back and forth as two men can be seen rattling it in the Beaumaris Zoo in Tasmania.
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FIRST LOOK: Here's Everything You Need to Know About Amazon's New Multiplayer Battle Royale Game 'Crucible'
Amazon's first-ever PC shooter game is finally making its debut after it was announced three years ago. 'Crucible' is trying to make its way onto modern platforms and its quite similar to a lot of the competitive shooters that are out right now in the market.
Facebook and Instagram Launch 'Shops' to Help Small Businesses Sell Products Online
For years, people have used Facebook to buy and sell a bunch of things and people wanted social commerce. That is why Facebook is helping them make it a reality; this is where the 'Shops' tab comes in.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remasters to Feature Updated Appearances and Skaters Throughout the Years
Thanks to Vicarious Vision's new scan technology, the future remaster for both games will feature the pro skaters all in their present appearances.
