Articles by Dave Calpito
Google App For iOS Now 'Faster Every Step Of The Way': Now Cards Improvements, AMP For News
In an effort to enhance user experience, Google has updated its Google app for iOS. Apart from packing in interesting, new features, the firm says that the app is now 'faster every step of the way.'
Next Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Could Support 4K For VR
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphone could boast a 4K screen built for VR, says a report. This new display, measuring 5.5 inches, was showed off during the Display Week conference in San Francisco this week.
Harley-Davidson Unveils New Flat-Track Race Bike, And It's Awesome
Harley-Davidson launched its all-new flat-track race bike named XG750R. This racing machine, which is powered by Harley-Davidson Revolution X V-Twin engine, is specifically built for race competition.
Dish Rolls Out Super-Portable HopperGO For TV On The Go: Here's The Deal
After it was initially unveiled during the CES 2016 in January, HopperGO has begun hitting the store shelves. Here are the features to expect from this so-called mobile video drive from Dish.
Dedicated Samsung Gear VR Controller Coming As Render Leaks
A leaked render has emerged on the Web suggesting that Samsung is allegedly working on a dedicated controller for the Gear VR. Check out what this controller looks like.
Facebook And Microsoft Team Up To Build Huge Undersea Fiber Optic Cable
Facebook and Microsoft have partnered to create a massive undersea fiber optic cable dubbed MAREA. This submarine cable system will be constructed across the Atlantic Ocean.
Ford Recalls Roughly 271,000 F-150 Pickups Over Brake Issues
Ford has announced that it is recalling roughly 271,000 F-150 vehicles due to brake issues. It has also recalled the 2016 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover SUVs to change the cars' seatback trim cover.
Microsoft Could Unveil The Xbox TV At E3 2016: Report
A new report suggests that Microsoft will unveil the much-anticipated Xbox TV this June at E3 2016. Rumor also has it that the company could introduce a Chromecast-style device in the event.
3D Touch For All: ForcePhone Software Gives Smartphones Pressure Sensitivity
Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a software called ForcePhone that gives any smartphone pressure sensitivity, similar to what the iPhone 6s offers. Here is how this new system works.
Netflix Engineers Develop VR 'Blockbuster' Complete With Shelves And VHS Tapes
Engineers and designers from Netflix created a virtual video rental store named Netflix Zone, which simulates a Blockbuster. Viewers can explore Netflix Zone via the HTC Vive headset.
Apple Reportedly Shows Interest In Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles
A new report has surfaced claiming that Apple is reportedly showing interest in charging stations for electric cars. The report also suggests that Apple is currently hiring engineers who are deemed experts in the area.
Twitter Makes Tweets Roomier: Usernames, Photos No Longer Counted In 140-Character Limit
Twitter recently announced that it will soon make tweets roomier. In the coming months, media attachments, such as photos, plus usernames will no longer be counted against the 140-character limit.
E Ink Gives Vivid Color To ePaper, But e-Readers Aren't Part Of The Deal
E Ink unveiled its breakthrough display technology called Advanced Color ePaper (ACeP). This new display tech, however, is presently positioned for digital signage, not for e-readers (yet).
Pebble Returns To Kickstarter: Smartwatches Pebble 2 And Time 2, Running Accessory Core
Pebble Technology has once again launched a new Kickstarter campaign. In the campaign, the company introduces its new smartwatches Pebble 2 and Time 2 as well as a cellular-connected wearable device.
'Pac-Man 256' Coming To Xbox One, PS4 And PC: Release Date, Expected Price And More
'Pac-Man 256' will soon arrive on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, according to Bandai Namco. Here are the details that you need to know about this version of 'Pac-Man.'
Apple Smart Speaker Coming Soon As Siri SDK Will Be Available To Developers: Amazon Echo In The Crosshairs?
It seems that Amazon Echo is in the crosshairs as a new rumor suggests that Apple could be preparing its very own smart speaker. Further rumors say Apple will soon make the Siri SDK available to developers.
AT&T Wants To Make Payment Plans Simpler: Two Options Instead Of Four
AT&T is streamlining its phone payment plans. From four, it is trimming down its plans to only two, dubbed AT&T Next and AT&T Next Every Year.
Samsung Galaxy X Foldable Display Turns Up Before Official Release: Check It Out
Pre-release photos of Samsung's foldable display that is believed to be fitted into the rumored Galaxy X have emerged on the Web ahead of its official introduction. Here's what we know so far about this new display technology.
Facebook Acquires VR Audio Startup Two Big Ears, Puts Spatial Workstation Tool Up For Free
Facebook bought Two Big Ears, a virtual reality startup that created the VR tool Spatial Workstation. Now that this tool is part of Facebook, developers who are producing VR content can now download it for free.
Google Patents Sticky Car Hood, Self-Driving Vehicles Could Soon Catch Pedestrians Like Flies
Google patented a sticky adhesive coating on its self-driving vehicles. This patent is aimed to reduce cases of fatal road accidents involving autonomous cars.
Google Allo Set To Roll Out, But Hangouts Will Remain: Internal Competition?
Google launched its latest messaging app Allo in an event earlier this week. In spite of unveiling Allo, Google said that it will not retire Hangouts.
Google Daydream Gets Unreal Engine Support: The Future Of VR Gaming Is Bright
Google announced that its VR platform Daydream gets Unreal Engine support. The support for Daydream signifies that it will soon be easier for developers to port their apps into Google's mobile VR system.
eBay Opens 'World's First VR Department Store': Online Shopping Redefined
eBay has launched what it calls the 'world's first VR department store' to redefine online shopping. The company has teamed up with Myer, a department store in Australia, in this endeavor.
Yahoo Mail For Mobile Gets Update: People Smart View, Link Preview, Stationery And More
Yahoo Mail for Mobile just got a facelift. Users are treated to a slew of interesting new features, such as People Smart View, Stationery, Link Preview and more.
Acura Launching New Self-Driving Test Car That Can 'Support More Complex Testing Scenarios'
Acura has unveiled its second-generation automated Acura RLX development vehicle. It comes with a slew of improvements that are combined with more intelligent software algorithms.
Google VR Headset Daydream Succeeds Cardboard, And It Goes Against Expections
Google recently launched its new VR headset that succeeds Cardboard. Rather than introducing a stand-alone VR headset, the company unveiled Daydream as a hardware and software platform.
LinkedIn Urges Users To Change Passwords: Hacker Puts 117 Million Accounts Up For Sale
LinkedIn confirmed that more than 100 million accounts are being traded on the dark web. It is taking immediate steps to invalidate the passwords of the affected accounts.
Xbox One Backward Compatibility Update: 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops' Now Officially Supported
It's official: Microsoft announced that 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops' is now back compatible on Xbox One. Here are the other details that we know so far.
Facebook Posts 360-Degree Video Of Grand Central Terminal, And It's Simply Stunning
Facebook published a 360-degree video of the Grand Central Terminal in New York. This stunning video provides a glimpse of what to expect from virtual reality film down the line.
EyeSight Showcases Gesture Control With Smartphone-Based VR [Video]
EyeSight Mobile Technologies has uploaded a YouTube video showcasing its developed gesture controls for smartphone-based virtual reality headsets. Here is how this new technology works.
