Articles by Des Luna
Snapdragon No Longer A Processor But A Platform, Says Qualcomm
Mobile chip maker Qualcomm is rebranding its Snapdragon processor as 'Snapdragon Mobile Platform.' The company wants to go beyond the hardware tag to a more complete 'platform' brand.
Nintendo Plans To Double Production Of Switch
Newly released Nintendo Switch has been warmly received by gamers around the world. Now, Nintendo plans to double its production to meet the strong demand.
WhatsApp Brings Back Text-Only Status Message After 'Status' Backlash
WhatsApp is bringing back its text status message after it faced user backlash when the functionality was removed in favor of new 'Status' feature. WhatsApp rolled out the new feature in February this year.
Lucid Air Electric Car Rolling Out With A $52,500 Price Tag, Targets Rival Tesla Model S
Lucid Motors unveils the price of its luxury electric car 'Air,' which will fetch for $52,500. The car is aimed as a competitor to Tesla Model S, another electric car in the market.
Apple Found Guilty Of Price-Fixing In Russia
The Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service has found Apple guilty of price-fixing in Russia. The company could face a fine of up to 15 percent of its sales in the country.
Xbox One Controller Chargers By Energizer Recalled Over Burn Hazard
Performance Designed Products announced the voluntary recall of at least 121,000 units of its Xbox One 2X Smart Charger over burn hazard concerns. The Energizer-branded controller chargers have been reported to overheat.
Oops, Google Allo Could Reveal Your Search History
A glitch in Google’s messaging app Allo has been found to reveal the user’s search history. Google Assistant, a feature of Allo, revealed the search results, a glitch that can be a privacy issue.
If You Can’t Beat Them, Hire Them: Apple Hires Renowned iOS Jailbreaker And Security Expert Jonathan Zdziarski
Apple is bringing Jonathan Zdziarski, a renowned iOS security expert and digital forensics consultant, on board to join its security team. Zdziarski broke the news on his personal blog.
Indie Watch: ToeJam & Earl Is Joining The Nintendo Switch Nindies List
The Sega classic title ‘ToeJam & Earl’ is coming to Nintendo Switch. A demo of its Kickstarter-funded sequel was unveiled in PAX East 2017.
Nick Viall Gets Engaged To Vanessa Grimaldi To Conclude ‘The Bachelor’ Finale
Leading guy Nick Viall has chosen Vanessa Grimaldi as wife in the conclusion of 'The Bachelor' reality show. Viall has picked Grimaldi over Raven Gates, the other woman vying for Viall’s love.
Marissa Mayer Out, Thomas McInerney In As Yahoo CEO After Verizon Acquisition
Yahoo President and CEO Marissa Mayer is being replaced by Thomas McInerney, a member of the Yahoo board of directors since 2012, after Yahoo sold its digital services to Verizon. The latter acquired Yahoo in a mega-deal worth $4.8 billion.
Square Enix Unveils ‘Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age’ At PAX East 2017, Collector’s Edition Revealed
Square Enix has unveiled the remaster of its 2006 classic 'Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age' at PAX East 2017. The game will release exclusively for PS4 on July 11.
Square Enix Reveals 'Final Fantasy XV Episode Gladiolus’ Trailer, Episode To Focus On Character Gladio
Square Enix has revealed the official PAX Trailer for its upcoming 'Final Fantasy XV' story DLC 'Episode Gladiolus.' The DLC will be available for download on March 28.
Mass Effect: Andromeda New 30-Minute Gameplay Focuses On Liam’s Loyalty Mission
BioWare has unveiled its latest trailer for the upcoming sci-fi shooter ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda' during its dev panel at PAX East 2017. The trailer for the game, releasing on March 21, focuses on Liam Kosta, one of the Pathfinder companions.
Gleevec Can Keep Leukemia Patients Alive For More Than 10 years, But How Much Does It Cost?
So-called wonder drug Gleevec is heaven-sent to blood cancer patients. The high costs, however, might keep poorer patients from getting their hands on it easily.
Radioactive Wild Boars Take Over Tsunami-Hit Fukushima 6 Years After Massive Quake
Former residents of Fukushima are slowly returning to their homes six years after their town was ravaged by earthquake. However, irradiated wild boars roam in the area, posing danger to residents.
TV Spring Break! ‘American Gods,’ ‘Iron Fist,’ And More TV Fix This March To May
The Grammys and Oscars are done this first quarter so it’s time to go back to your regular TV fix. Here are the much-anticipated new and returning TV series to hit your screens this spring.
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Tips And Tricks: How To Cook, What To Cook, Recipes And Ingredients To Try
Nintendo Switch’s flagship title ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ was met with universal acclaim, with praises heaped on its gameplay. Here’s a short guide about ‘Zelda’ secret recipe: Cooking gameplay.
Uncharted 4 Nominated For 6 BAFTA Awards
Naughty Dog’s award-wining action adventure game ‘Uncharted 4’ might soon add more to its accolades. BAFTA has given the game eight nominations across six categories.
A Poster of Ice and Fire: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Teases Season 7 Poster
HBO has released a teaser poster for the upcoming seventh season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ The award-winning series is currently producing its seventh season, with a premiere date coming this summer.
What Would Luke Say: Disney Teases Shareholders With ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Clip
Disney shareholders got a sneak peek of the latest clip from the upcoming 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' film. The clip reportedly revealed Luke Skywalker’s first words plus other characters.
Microsoft Launches Visual Studio 2017: Company Promises Lighter Footprint And Faster Install
Microsoft promises a faster and more effective workflow with the release of Visual Studio 2017, its integrated development environment. What else can users expect from Microsoft's updated IDE?
Samsung Unveils A Solid Mid-Ranger In the Galaxy C5 Pro: Specs, Features, Price
Korean electronics maker Samsung has introduced its mid-range phone, the Galaxy C5 Pro. The phone is pegged for a late March release.
Gears Of War 4 March Update Includes New Maps, Ranked Lobbies
Microsoft Studios' action shooter ‘Gears of War 4’ has rolled out its latest March update. The patch includes new maps, ranked lobby matches, and future announcements.
Small But Deadly: Meet Probius, ‘Heroes Of The Storm’ Latest Hero
Blizzard has rolled out its latest updates for its online MOBA ‘Heroes of the Storm’ this week. The biggest update is the addition of the new Specialist hero, Probius.
Nintendo Switch Problems: Gamers Complain Of Adhesive Skins, Orange Screens, And More
The new Nintendo Switch was launched last March 3 and it was well-received. But despite the warm welcome, Nintendo’s latest console is plagued by many issues.
WikiLeaks Dump: Should You Be Worried About The CIA Cyber Hacks?
Another spying scandal has hit the CIA, this time with the massive cybersecurity documents exposed by WikiLeaks. The documents contain information regarding spying and hacking efforts done by the agency, an issue that can put it at loggerheads with the tech industry.
New ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ Trailer Shows Off 'Golden Worlds'
Upcoming open-world sci-fi shooter ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ has released its latest trailer called 'Golden Worlds Briefing' featuring the different worlds the players must explore. The game is slated for release on March 21 for Windows, Xbox One and PS4.
Google Pixel 2 Will Drop The Audio Jack: Rumor
Google’s latest smartphone Pixel 2 is rumored to be ditching the 3.5mm audio jack, a move that was earlier done by Apple for its 2016 iPhone 7. Google Pixel 2 is currently under development, with a rumored release date of late 2017.
You, Aloy, And The Apocalypse: ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ Beginner’s Guide
Guerilla Game’s hit open world game ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’ was met with critical acclaims, with praises heaped on its story and gameplay. Here’s some beginner’s tips to help you survive the game’s post-apocalyptic wilderness.
