Articles by Dave Calpito
Researchers 3D Print Lifelike Bionic Finger That Bodes Well For The Future Of Prosthetics
Researchers from the Florida Atlantic University built a robotic finger that looks, feels and moves like the real thing. The robotic finger may boost the capabilities of future prosthetics technology.
Google Unveils AMP, A Fast-Loading News Reader To Take On Apple News And Facebook Instant Articles
Google introduced its mobile news reader in hopes of rivaling Apple News and Facebook Instant Articles. Many companies, including media outlets, have already signified their intentions to post articles on AMP.
'Fallout 4' Limited Edition Loot Crates Back Up On Sale: Get Them While Supplies Last!
Loot Crate announced that limited edition 'Fallout 4' Loot Crates are finally back on sale. Fallout series aficionados should grab the crates while they're still hot.
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus And iPad Air 2 Get Bluetooth Boost With Bluetooth 4.2
Apple has reportedly incorporated Bluetooth 4.2 support to the iPhone 6, 6 Plus and iPad Air 2. Bluetooth 4.2 promises to offer higher efficiency, a speed boost as well as improved security.
Chromecast Review Roundup: Is Google’s New Streaming Dongle Worth The Upgrade?
Chromecast 2015 has finally arrived in a bid to wow the aficionados of the media streamer's earlier version even further. Is Google's new streaming dongle worth the makeover?
Google Docs Outage Was The Perfect Excuse For Workers To Slack Around And Create These Hilarious Memes
When Google Drive, particularly Google Docs, went down, users vented their frustration on Twitter. Here are some hilarious memes and one-liners from netizens over the Google Docs outage.
Verizon Announces New Data Plans For Tablets And Hotspots: Get 1GB Of Data At $20 Per Month
Verizon has unveiled new prepaid tablet and hotspot data plans. These plans are targeted at vacation goers who want to stay connected to the Web while traveling, and hardcore data users who wish to be connected anywhere and anytime.
BlackBerry, Sony Could Cut Their Losses, Quit Smartphone Industry For Good
BlackBerry and Sony hinted the possibility of exiting the handset business does exist if they will not make money next year A big chunk of each company's sales volume is expected to come from their recently unveiled flagship devices.
Volkswagen USA Chief Faces US House: Apologies, Reasons And Admissions
The U.S. House of Representatives slammed Volkswagen USA Chief Michael Horn during a congressional meeting on Oct. 8. Lawmakers likewise blasted the Environmental Protection Agency for not catching the cheating for several years.
CyanogenMod 13 With Android Marshmallow In The Pipeline: Here’s What To Expect
Work on CyanogenMod 13 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow has already begun. The news that CyanogenMod is currently working on the custom ROM was spotted on Reddit.
Facebook Messenger Is Now Available For The Apple Watch: Here’s What You Can Do With It
Facebook Messenger has finally landed on the Apple Watch. The new Facebook Messenger update also incorporates support for iPad multitasking features in iOS 9.
Official PlayStation 4 Universal Remote Set To Hit Stores Later This Month
Sony took the wraps off its new PS4 Universal Media Remote. The company says that the remote, which was built to replace the DualShock 4 controller, will hit stores later this month.
Top Gear Hosts Take The Great Hypercar Showdown To Amazon Prime: LaFerrari vs. Porsche 918 vs. McLaren P1
Former Top Gear hosts already started filming their new Amazon Prime show. The leaked photo showed off the great showdown of hypercars LaFerrari, Porsche 918 as well as McLaren P1 is finally happening.
Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book Now Available For Pre-order At Best Buy, Amazon And Target
Microsoft already took the wraps of its all-new devices, including the much-awaited Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book. Now, they are up for preorder on Amazon, Best Buy and Target.
Microsoft Band 2 vs. Fitbit Charge HR vs. Jawbone UP4: Can Microsoft’s Second-Gen Fitness Tracker Trump The Competition?
Microsoft just unveiled its Microsoft Band 2 in a bid to wow fitness buffs and fashionistas. Is it at par with its rivals in the market, including the Fitbit Charge HR and Jawbone UP4?
Clogged Toilet? Facebook Messenger Will Help You Find A Repairman
Pro.com has partnered with Facebook in launching the Text-a-Pro service. Through the service, one can already hire a home service provider via Facebook Messenger.
HP’s Envy 13 Is A Skylake-Based, Aluminum Laptop That’s Thinner Than A MacBook Air
HP unveiled its much-awaited Envy 13, billed as the company's thinnest laptop yet. This Envy laptop is even thinner than Apple's new MacBook Air.
Google’s Meter Live Wallpaper Displays Real-Time Stats On Your Home Screen
Google Creative Lab released a new live wallpaper called Meter. The app, which is free to download from Google Play, is part of the Android Experiments project.
Next-Gen Roku 4 With 4K Support Is Now Available For Preorder At $130
Roku Inc. revealed its Roku 4 with 4K support. The 4K streaming device is now available for preorder for $129.99 and will be available later this month.
New Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupe, CLA Shooting Brake Spotted By Spy Camera: Here Are The Changes To Expect
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA and CLA Shooting Brake were spotted in road testing in Germany. The facelift is purported to tout a few modifications.
It’s Official: Android 6.0 Marshmallow Coming To All The Newest Sony Xperia Devices
Sony revealed that Android 6.0 Marshmallow will soon land in the newest Sony Xperia devices. The list includes the Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z5 Premium, among others.
Samsung Exynos 8890 Benchmark Results Leak To Show Powerful Performance
Benchmark results of Samsung's Exynos M1 or Exynos 8890 processor have been leaked on the Internet. Results show off the processor's incredible performance.
Latest BlackBerry Priv Hands-On Photos Show 4K Video Recording And 64-Bit Processor
Newly published hands-on images of the much awaited BlackBerry Priv revealed that the handset features a 64-bit processor as well as 4K video recording. The device also comes with a sliding, touch-sensitive QWERTY keyboard.
Russia Orders Google To Stop Anticompetitive Android Practices By Nov. 18 Or Risk Paying Hefty Fines
The Russian regulator Federal Antimonopoly Service says that Google violated Russian competition rules with its policies on preinstalled Android applications. The regulator announced it is only giving the tech company until Nov.18 to loosen its Android policies.
‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops III’ Faces Backlash For Using Real-Life Images Of Welsh Town Flooding In New Promo Video
'Call of Duty' makers have been condemned for making use of footages of the disastrous Rhyl floods in the game's newest story trailer. The video comes with a dark montage of video clips of explosions, rioting, devastation and natural disasters.
Microsoft’s Smart Batteries Save Power By Learning How You Use Your Laptop
Microsoft is working on a laptop battery system that understands your habits and lasts considerably longer. The project is referred to as "Software Defined Batteries."
‘Just Cause 3’ Has A Massive 400-Mile Map And An Entire Island Is Up For Grabs
A 'Just Cause 3' developer diary unveiled a 400-square-mile Mediterranean island of Medici. The game is set to impress fanatics on Dec. 1, just in time for the holiday season.
Want To #FreeTheNipple On Instagram But Can’t? Blame Apple, Says Instagram
Instagram revealed the reason why it prohibited nudity on its platform. Tech giant Apple is to be blamed for censoring a number of photos of female nipples, according to the CEO of the Facebook-owned company.
Apple Is Setting Up A Second Spaceship Campus In Sunnyvale To House Its Electric Cars: Report
Apple has been reported to bring its second Apple spaceship campus in Sunnyvale, California soon. The campus has been rumored to house Apple's electric car business.
iOS 9 Display Bug Makes Apps Look Zoomed In And Cuts Them Off At The Sides
iPhone 6s users have reported that an iOS 9 display bug makes a few apps appear zoomed in. The problem shows up after migrating from an iPhone 5, 5s and 5c to the new device.
