Articles by Dave Calpito
iFixit Teardown Reveals iPhone 6s Has Smaller 1,715 mAh Battery, Is Relatively Easy To Repair
iFixit's first iPhone 6s teardown revealed a smaller battery and a slightly reworked internal layout.
Facebook Gives Notes A Much-Needed Facelift
Facebook has updated its long-ignored feature: Notes. The update comes with a revamped interface. Facebook has given a significant makeover to its long-ignored feature: Notes.
Google Beefs Up Voice Search To Make It Faster, Able To Pick Up Your Voice Even In Noisy Environments
Google recently announced the refinement it made on its Voice Search feature. Now, users can expect a faster and more accurate Google Voice Search than ever.
EPA To Implement Additional Testing Of Vehicles Following Volkswagen Emission Scandal
EPA recently announced to toughen its emissions testing after the Volkswagen emission scandal. The Environmental Protection Agency told automakers Friday, Sept.
Hyundai Recalls 570,000 Sonatas And Accents In US Due To Major Engine Problem
Hyundai has recalled almost 600,000 Sonatas and Accents because of major engine and lighting system issues.
Roku 4 With 4K Streaming Capabilities Reportedly Coming To Invade Your Living Room
The release of the Roku 4 is just around the corner. Rumors say 4K streaming capabilities are highly possible.
Top iOS 9 Ad Blocker Crystal Now Charging Fees To Add Advertisers To Whitelist
The developer of the top-selling iOS ad blocker Crystal confirmed that the app will let companies pay to show their ads.
New Leaked Images Show Nexus 5X In Three Colors, Nexus 6P In Four
The latest leaked images hinted Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P colors. The new smartphones may have four colors for the Nexus 6P and three for the Nexus 5X.
HTC One A9 In Six Colors Seen In Press Renders Leaked Ahead Of Launch
The latest HTC One A9 leak hinted the device may come in six potential color options. The new leak that made the rounds on the Internet contains the clearest renders yet of the hotly awaited HTC handset.
Temporary Facebook Panic Causes Twitter To Erupt In Chaos: Here Are The Most Hilarious Reactions
Millions of users experienced a Facebook outage Thursday, Sept. 24. FB users turned to Twitter to ease their suffering with humorous Twitter one-liners.
World’s Most Powerful Supersonic Car Bloodhound Can Go Up To 1,000 Mph
The most powerful racing car, Bloodhound, is set to be debuted for the first time. The supersonic racer, which boasts a speed of 1,000 mph, is expected to break the existing land speed record.
Facebook Plans To Make (More) Money Through Consumer-To-Business Messaging
Facebook revealed its plan to monetize its Messenger app. A company executive said it is looking at the consumer-to-business messaging capability as a big monetization opportunity.
New Samsung SSD 950 Pro Can Read At Screaming-Fast Speed Of 2,500MB/Sec
Samsung unveiled its fastest mainstream SSD yet. The SSD 950 Pro is slated to arrive in stores in October.
Microsoft Office 2016 Has A Subscription-Free Version: Here’s How Much You’ll Need To Pay For It
Microsoft has made available a subscription-free version of its Office 2016. Users can now buy Office 2016 for Macs and Windows PCs as a one-time purchase.
CloudFlare Gets Support From Google, Microsoft, Qualcomm And Baidu, Raises $110 Million In A Bid To Unseat Amazon
Google, Microsoft, Baidu and Qualcomm have backed CloudFlare. CloudFlare is a company that offers content delivery network (CDN) services with a full range of security features.
New Microsoft Patent Suggests The Xbox Could Get Its Own Amiibo-Like NFC Wearables Soon
Microsoft patented a wearable device utilizing interactive smart beads in hopes to rival Nintendo's Amiibo Figurines.
Google Reportedly Planning To Launch YouTube Red: What’s It All About?
YouTube Red might be the new name for YouTube Music Key. Google has yet to announce what is it all about.
Xiaomi Announces Mi Mobile, Will Sell Wireless Service To Customers In China
China's top smartphone maker Xiaomi has entered the wireless carrier business. The new venture is called Mi Mobile.
Tesla Sends Out Invites For Sept. 29 Event To Launch Model X Crossover
It's official: Tesla will launch the Model X at an event on the night of Sept. 29. The company reportedly sent out invitations to journalists for the official unveiling.
Apple Seeds OS X El Capitan 10.11.1 Public Beta Days Before El Capitan Official Launch
Apple has rolled out the first OS X 10.11.1 public beta days before the official launch date of El Capitan. El Capitan is dubbed as the next-generation Mac operating system offering a wide array of new features.
Apple Is Now Automatically Giving Refunds To Everyone Who Bought Ad Blocker Peace
Apple is now refunding all purchases of ad blocker Peace. This ad blocking tool was recently deemed the most popular app on the Apple's App Store.
Invisibility Cloaks Are Real, And The Military Is Interested
Invisible drones could become a reality with a new design for a cloaking device. This new material, dubbed "dielectric metasurface cloak," is said to make an object on a flat surface vanish.
Apple Pay Ready For Chinese Launch As Apple Registers Payment Business In Shanghai
Apple is getting ready to bring Apple Pay in China. The company purportedly registered a new payment business in Shanghai.
Galaxy Flagships Not Making An Impact As Analysts Predict Gloomy Third Quarter For Samsung
Samsung's profit within the third quarter might remain weak, according to analysts. They said this is due to the continued unimpressive performance of its mobile division.
Don’t Have Time To Read The News? Amazon Echo Will Do That For You
The Amazon Echo can now read news headlines to users. The newly added option is designed for individuals who are extremely busy but would love to be updated with current events.
Microsoft (Slowly) Rolls Out Xbox One App Beta For Windows 10
The Windows 10 Xbox One app beta is now available for download for select Xbox One Preview Program members. It seems that Microsoft is slowly rolling out the app for a reason.
Samsung Files 'Turtle Glass' Trademark, Rumored To Part Ways With Corning's Gorilla Glass
Samsung could unwrap its own Turtle Glass displays soon. It is speculated to be an alternative to the Corning Gorilla Glass used in its smartphones.
Here’s A Good Look At The BlackBerry Venice In New Hands-On Video
The BlackBerry Venice is the subject of the newly leaked hands-on video that recently landed on YouTube. A Canadian phone retailer uploaded the video.
Microsoft Officially Unveils Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Release Date
Microsoft's Xbox One Elite Controller finally gets a release date. It will be unveiled alongside 'Halo 5: Guardians.'
T-Mobile Continues To Grow, Adds 2.1 Million New Customers In Q3 As Verizon Forecasts Flat Growth
T-Mobile has gained more customers in the third quarter, according to its CEO John Legere. At the same conference, Verizon said that it is expecting a roughly flat earnings growth next year.
