Articles by Dave Calpito
Popcorn Time Community Edition Forced To Shut Down By MPAA But Promises To Be Back With A Vengeance
Developers of Popcorn Time Community Edition have been reportedly compelled by the Motion Picture Association of America to shut down the site. The developers allegedly intend a quick return bringing in a new plan.
Play ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ For Free This Weekend: Here’s How
Ubisoft is bringing in a 'Rainbow Six Siege' Free Play Weekend. It is going to run from Dec. 18 through Dec. 20, so hurry up.
Pokken Tournament's Special Wii U Controller And Everything Else You Need To Know About Nintendo's Pokemon Fighting Game
‘Pokkén Tournament’ is reported to arrive on Wii U in the coming year, initially in Japan. Here is everything you need to know about the arcade fighting game.
‘Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes’ Now Lets You Play Kylo Ren, Finn And Rey
The mobile game ‘Star Wars: Galaxy Of Heroes' has been updated in time for the upcoming release of 'The Force Awakens.' Characters from the movie can now be unlocked, joining more than 60 original characters from the 'Star Wars' Universe.
Apple Reportedly Working On Holographic iPhone Screens In Taiwan Secret Lab
Apple could be working on holographic screens in a secret laboratory in Taiwan, using holographs that are believed to be perceptible by the human eye without using special glasses.
LG Reportedly Working On New Flexible Display Smartphone, And It’s Not The LG G Flex 3
LG is reportedly working on a new phone touting a curved display which "wraps over the top" of the handset. Not so long ago, it is likewise reported that LG will not launch its new G Flex handset in the coming year.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Listed On Oppomart With Full Specs: Snapdragon 820, 20MP Camera, 3,800mAh Battery And More
Specs of the Xiaomi Mi 5 emerged on Oppomart, suggesting that it will rock a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 20MP camera, a 3,800mAh battery and a bunch more. The smartphone is expected to sweep up the market when it's released.
Google Hangouts Might Soon Lose Support For SMS: Report
Google might pull the ability to send and receive SMS and MMS messages from Google Hangouts. Here are possible reasons why Google could wipe out this feature.
Pebble Time Gets Firmware Update, Adds New Timeline User Interface And Removes Eight-App Storage Limit
Pebble has released the latest firmware version for its smartwatches: version 3.8. The update brings nifty features, including a new Timeline User Interface to its older models, and removes the eight-app storage limit.
California Requires Self-Driving Cars To Have A Human Driver Behind The Wheel, Google Not Happy
Authorities in California have released the first draft policy on self-driving vehicles. Google, currently building its own autonomous vehicles, is 'disappointed' about the new rules.
Google Offers $50 Discount And Free Overnight Shipping On Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P For The Holidays
Google is offering a $50 price cut to its Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X. The Mountain View-based tech giant likewise promised free overnight shipping.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ And Note 5 Getting December Firmware Update
Verizon announced that its Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ And Note 5 are getting the December firmware update. This comes hot on the heels of T-Mobile's move to push out the update for the Samsung devices.
Demand Skyrockets As Xbox One Elite Controller Sells Out: Here's Where To Get One
Despite being a bit pricey, Microsoft's Xbox One Elite controller is still sold out not only on Microsoft Store but also on Target, Amazon, GameStop, and Best Buy.
Nexus 6P Gold Special Edition Now Available On Ebay For A Whopping $2,000
The Nexus 6P Gold Special Edition is being marketed via eBay, but for a hefty price tag of $2,000. The seller is promising free shipping in the United States.
Google Now On Tap Gets Smarter With Flight Information And Other New Features
Google is adding a slew of nifty features to Now On Tap. With the new update, it is now easy to have access to flight information, track your package and more.
‘Fallout 4’ Player Maps The Underwater World, Finds A Mysterious Sphere And A Power Armor
A ‘Fallout 4’ fan spent several hours checking out cool stuff beneath the waters. Here is a list of the interesting things he spotted on the ocean floor.
Here Are The HTC Smartphones To Get Android Marshmallow Soon: Say Goodbye To The One M7
The HTC Android Marshmallow update roadmap has emerged, suggesting that select HTC smartphones could receive the much-needed OS updates in the first and second quarters of 2016. The One M7, however, has reached its end of life and will not be getting Marshmallow.
Verizon FiOS Customers Can Now Stream Their DVR Recordings Anywhere
Verizon revealed that its FiOS consumers can now stream nearly all DVR-recorded shows anywhere, as long as they are connected to the Internet. The update FiOS Mobile App can be downloaded via Google Play or App Store.
OnePlus 2 Mini With Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM And 12MP Camera Surfaces On Geekbench
Specs of the possible One Plus 2 Mini have surfaced on Geekbench, suggesting that it could boast powerful specs. The leaked data also indicated that the handset will tout a less than 5-inch display.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Will Have 3D Touch-Like Pressure-Sensitive Screen, Fast Charging And Retina Scanner: WSJ
A report from the Wall Street Journal suggests that Samsung could add 3D Touch-like pressure-sensitive screen, fast charging capability and retina scanner to the Galaxy S7. Samsung's latest flagship devices are expected to launch in March 2016.
Facebook Now Tells You When A Friend Is Writing A Comment On Your Post
Facebook is currently trying out a new functionality which informs users when a friend is writing a comment on one of their posts. The company believes the new feature is aimed to help its users have real-time conversations with their loved ones.
Samsung Rumored To Be Developing S Voice-Based Virtual Assistant For Its Smartphones
Samsung is purported to be working on its S Voice-based virtual assistant to take on Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana and Google's Google Now. It is presumed that this new assistant could be packed in Samsung Galaxy S7.
Twitter Warns Users Their Accounts May Have Been Hacked By The Government
Twitter purportedly warned its users of possible government hacking. These state-sponsored hackers are possibly stealing users' important details, including phone numbers, email addresses and IP addresses.
Amazon Bans Swagway Hoverboards After Reports Of Catching Fire
Amazon quietly banned Swagway from its website, following incidents of hoverboard-related fires in a few states in the U.S. Here is what Swagway had to say about Amazon's decision to scrub off its products.
'Halo 5: Guardians' To Get Advanced Controller Settings Soon
'Halo 5: Guardians' will soon be getting new advanced controller options. These new options 343 Industries packed in the new update will enable gamers to fine-tune their shooting experience.
Snapdragon 820 Preview Benchmark Results Show Top-Of-The-Line Performance, Crazy Graphics
Qualcomm already unwrapped the Snapdragon 820, its latest flagship SoC. Benchmark results emerged online showed off its notable performance and impressive graphics.
Anonymous Declares Total War On Donald Trump, Takes Down Trump Tower Website
Hacktivist group Anonymous declared war against Donald Trump. This was after the Republican presidential candidate recently proposed to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
You Can Now Buy The Apple Watch Sport From Walmart
Walmart has already begun marketing the Apple Watch Sport on its website, which makes it the latest big retailer to offer the device. Along with the wearable device, Walmart is also selling the device's accessories.
Microsoft Backtracks On OneDrive Downgrades, Lets Users Keep 15 GB Free Storage – But With A Catch
Microsoft has announced that it is letting users keep their 15 GB of free storage as opposed to what it laid out in November. Here's what users need to do, though, to keep their storage.
Pine A64 vs. Raspberry Pi vs. Arduino Uno: Which DIY Microcomputer Should You Get?
Microcomputers such as Raspberry Pi, Pine A64 and Arduino have emerged to help DIY enthusiasts build computers and computer-based devices. Here is an up-close look at these three products.
