Articles by Dave Calpito
$950 Meta 2 Augmented Reality Headset Now Available For Preorder: Should HoloLens And HTC Vive Worry?
The Meta 2 augmented reality headset is now up for preorder for $950. Here are the features to expect from this latest AR headset from Meta.
Google Experiments With Hands Free Payment: Here's How It Works
Google is currently testing its Hands Free payment system. If other payment systems require a tap or a swipe, this app lets users pay using their initials and even their faces.
T-Mobile Slashes Price Of LG G4 From $600 To $350
T-Mobile has cut down the price of the LG G4. When launched back in April 2015, it cost nearly $600, but now the handset now carries a $350 price tag.
'Unlawful Coercion': Brazil Court Orders Release Of Facebook VP For Latin America After A Day In Jail
A high court in Brazil has ordered the release of the Facebook vice president for Latin America after spending a day in jail. The court judge believes the detention of the Facebook executive is an 'unlawful coercion.'
Samsung Will Launch Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Leasing Program In South Korea
Samsung is going to kick start its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge leasing program. The program will start later this month in South Korea.
Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado Are Best States In Which To Retire
A survey has listed the best and worst states in the United States for retirement. On top of the list of the best places to retire are Wyoming, South Dakota and Colorado.
DJI Phantom Drone 4 Is Smart And You Can't Hide From It
DJI has unwrapped Phantom 4 bringing with it a new advanced technology and a steep price. Here are the features to expect from the new self-flying Phantom.
Vroom! Aston Martin DB11 Is Built To Tickle Your Senses [Video]
Aston Martin's flagship car, the DB11, was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2016. The car blends luxury, sport and elegance into one distinct package.
You Can Now Preorder Fitbit Alta: Here's What This Fitness Wristband Can Do
Fitbit's all-new fitness tracker, the Alta, is already up for preorder. Here is what this new fitness wristband has to offer to consumers.
New York Court Rules Government Lacks Clear Legal Authority To Order Apple To Unlock iPhone
A federal judge in New York rules that Apple does not have to unlock the iPhone in a drug trafficking case. While the case is different from the San Bernardino shooting case, the decision could help Apple in its fight against the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Zepp Creates Smart Bat For MLB Centerfielder Mike Trout
MLB centerfielder Mike Trout is using a smart bat with integrated swing sensor built by Zepp in his spring training. Here's what the high-tech bat sensor can do.
Ukraine December Blackout Caused By Synchronized And Coordinated Cyberattack, US Officials Confirm
US officials confirm that hackers have caused the mass blackout in Ukraine in December. Could the cyberattack also happen to other regions of the globe?
Google Store Dedicated VR Section Features Google Cardboard, View-Master And C1-Glass VR
Google Store now has a dedicated virtual reality section. The store now includes Google Cardboard, View-Master and C1-Glass VR.
PlayStation TV Is Dying A Slow Death: Sony Quietly Halts Shipments Of The Microconsole In Japan
Shipping of the PlayStation TV has been quietly stopped in Japan. Does this mean the end of the device for the rest of the world is just around the corner?
Kiddle, The Google For Kids, Brings Up References To Killing Rabbits, Khloe Kardashian's Sex Tape
Kiddle has been introduced as a search engine for children. But a report has emerged on the web saying the tool brings up a few 'worrying' search results.
Alleged iPhone SE Leaked Photos Show iPhone 5 Design, No 3D Touch
Leaked photos of the rumored iPhone SE have been spotted online. The images show the design of the phone and confirm that it is not going to sport a 3D Touch.
Deal Alert: Microsoft Band 2 Now Available For $175, Microsoft Lumia 640 For $30
You can now grab the Microsoft Band 2 from the Microsoft Store and Best Buy for $175. The Microsoft Lumia 640 is also now on sale at Walmart and Best Buy for $30.
Raspberry Pi 3 First Photos Emerge, Show Built-In Wi-Fi And Bluetooth LE
The first pictures of the Raspberry Pi 3 have surfaced on the Internet. These photos show that the next-generation Raspberry Pi is going to feature on-board Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Appeals Court Overturns $120 Million Verdict On Apple-Samsung Case, Rules Samsung Did Not Infringe Apple Patents
Samsung has won its appeal in $120 million patent fight with Apple. An Appeals Court has overturned the decision that found the former had infringed on Apple patents.
Mark Zuckerberg Admits Facebook Didn’t Handle Hate Speech Against Migrants In Germany Well Enough, Promises To Do Better
Mark Zuckerberg said during an event in Berlin that more is yet to be done to get rid of hate speech on Facebook. He added that violent posts have no place on the social media site.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Gets The Teardown Treatment Just Days After Big Reveal: Here’s What We Learned
After it was unwrapped a few days ago, the Xiaomi Mi 5 already got its teardown treatment. Here is what the technicians observed about the phone's internal components.
Deal Alert! Save $110 And Get Google Nexus 5X For $270 On Ebay
An eBay seller is now offering a $110 discount for the Nexus 5X. Customers can now grab the phone for only $270 for a limited time only.
US Government Hired Carnegie Mellon University Researchers To Hack Into Tor
A federal judge has confirmed through a court order that the U.S. government hired researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University to hack the Tor encryption service in 2014. It was previously suspected that the researchers at the university's Software Engineering Institute were behind the attack.
Microsoft Acquires Xamarin To Help Developers Push Universal Apps Across Platforms
Microsoft has finally acquired Xamarin. With the deal, Microsoft hopes to help developers push universal apps across platforms.
Microsoft Starts Pushing Full-Screen Lockscreen Ads On Windows 10: Here’s How To Turn Them Off
Microsoft has started displaying lockscreen ads on Windows 10 PCs. Here's how to disable the huge ad, for good.
Google Docs Will Now Let You Type, Edit And Format Documents With Voice – No Keyboard Required
Google has given Google Docs on the Chrome browser a significant, new update. Google Docs now lets its users type, edit and format text using their voice.
Android And Windows Apps Developed On Baidu SDK Are Leaking Users’ Personal Data
Researchers said that a few Android and Windows apps developed via Baidu's software development kit are leaking personal information of users. These apps have already been downloaded several times.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Camera Has Dual Pixel Autofocus: What That Means For Mobile Photographers
The shooter of Samsung Galaxy S7 is fitted with a Dual Pixel Autofocus technology. What does this new technology mean for mobile photography enthusiasts?
Eero Is A Smart, Simple Solution To All Your Wi-Fi Problems At Home
The eero Home Wi-Fi System is a clever router which can solve your Wi-Fi problems. Here's how it works and what experts say about eero.
Snapchat Adds New Birthday Party Lenses To Honor You On Your Big Day
Snapchat has added in new lenses called Birthday Party for you and your friends' birthdays. Here's how to enable the new functionality.
