Articles by Erik Pineda
CS: GO Streamer James 'PhantomL0rd' Vargas Files Lawsuit Against Twitch Over 2016 Suspension
Popular streamer James "PhantomL0rd" Varga started a legal battle with Amazon-owned Twitch. The dispute stemmed from Varga’s suspension from the streaming site in July 2016, which led to his eventual departure.
Google Pay Guide: How To Use The New Payment System, How To Add Cards, And More
Google Pay is now rolling out and ready to use in the United States and the U.K. The new system replaces Android Pay and Google Wallet and further improves on the payment process inherited from the two.
New 'Burnout Paradise Remastered' Is Making A Comeback With 4K, 60 FPS Support
EA is releasing 'Burnout Paradise Remastered' on March 16, and a 10-hour preview playtime will be provided a week before. The release will boast of gameplay that runs on 4K resolution at 60 fps and will sell at $39.99.
Samsung To Let MWC 2018 Attendees Get A Feel Of The Galaxy S9 In Augmented Reality
Samsung will reportedly showcase the Galaxy S9 at the MWC 2018 with the use of augmented reality technology. Leaked 3D models of the handset suggested that MWC attendees are lined up to get an AR experience of the handset.
Flight Simulator Add-On That Installed Password-Stealing Malware Was For Anti-Piracy, Devs Say
FlightSimLabs, provider of expansions for the massively popular Microsoft Flight Simulator, has insisted the malware that came with the A320X add-on was an anti-piracy measure. Security experts scored the tactic as extreme DRM method and absolute insanity.
Fortnite's Season 3 Battle Pass Content Revealed: Here's What To Expect
Epic Games revealed the items and rewards packed with Season 3 Battle Pass of “Fortnite: Battle Royale” that will start on Feb. 20. The cosmetic items will drop following the recent update release that patched the game to version 2.5.0.
Sony Teases Next Xperia Phone It's Going To Unveil At MWC 2018
Sony teased on Xperia Twitter page of an upcoming announcement via the MWC 2018. On Feb. 26, the company is rumored to introduce its next flagship bet that likely will take the name Xperia XZ Pro.
Apple Rolls Out Fix For iPhone Telugu Character Crash Bug Via iOS 11.2.6
Apple started rolling out iOS 11.2.6 that was exclusively released to deal with the Telugu bug, which crashes iPhones and iPads. The Indian character bug also renders Messages, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp unusable.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance Contains A 'The Witcher 3' Easter Egg
Warhorse Studios provided a number of easter eggs for fans of 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance,' foremost of which is a stocky horse named Roach. The bonus item is a call back to 'The Witcher 3.'
Lara Croft Is Getting Turned Into A 'Tomb Raider' Barbie Doll
Mattel said it will start selling the Lara Croft doll at $29.99 on Feb. 19. It will bear the likeness of Alicia Vikander who will star in the upcoming 'Tomb Raider' reboot that is slated for a March 16 debut.
Samsung Is In Need Of OLED Buyers After Apple's iPhone X Production Cut: Report
Samsung is facing an oversupply of OLED panels, reportedly caused by the poor sales performance of the iPhone X. The Korean company is now scrambling to reroute its excess of OLED supplies to other device makers.
Google App Beta Gets Tools To Edit And Share Screenshots
The Google app has a screenshot editing tool that allows quick edits and instant sharing of captured screen images. The feature is now part of the application’s beta build 7.21 and is expected to be released soon.
Essential PH-1 'Halo Gray' Color Option Is An Amazon Exclusive, And It's Got Alexa Built-In
The Essential Phone in Halo Gray finish is now ready for preorder on Amazon at $449.99. The actual sale will start Feb. 21, and according to Amazon, after Feb. 24 the handset will return to its regular price of $499.99.
Atari Is Setting Its Eyes On Cryptocurrency With The Atari Token And Pong Token
Atari will make a bid on cryptocurrency with the launch of Atari Token and Pong Token. Rollout of the new Bitcoins remains unknown, but they are understood as the company’s entry to the digital entertainment and online casino platforms.
Google Expands Project Fi Coverage To Over 170 Countries
Google’s Project Fi is now available on 170 countries, indicating that the service nearly covers major locations around the world. Despite the expanded reach, Google assured there will be no fee adjustments.
Ubisoft Announces Rainbow Six Siege Free Weekend, Introduces New Operators Lion And Finka
Two new operators, Lion and Finka, will soon debut on 'Rainbow Six Siege' as Ubisoft announced a free weekend that will commence Feb. 15. The all-access offer will be for gamers on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Samsung Galaxy S8's Android Oreo Update Rollout Stopped Because Of Unexpected Reboots
Samsung confirmed it halted the global rollout of the Android Oreo update for the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus following reports that some devices experienced unexplained rebooting upon installation of the firmware. It remains unknown when the deployment will resume.
Sony Offers Black Friday-Like Deals On PlayStation VR Headsets, Bundles: Starting Price Drops To $199.99
Sony is bringing back its PlayStation VR holiday promotional deals first seen during the 2017 Black Friday and Christmas season. Bundles will be offered with price discounts ranging from $50 to $100.
Free 'Fortnite' Skins, Items For PS Plus Subscribers Are Now Available
PlayStation Plus members can grab the 'Fortnite: Battle Royale' free items, a glider and an outfit, starting Feb. 15. The gift items, released before the upcoming game update, are PS4-exclusive and will be ready to claim until February next year.
How Much Does It Cost Apple To Build A HomePod Speaker? It's $216 Per Unit
Assembling the Apple HomePod smart speaker was estimated at $216 per unit, hinting that the product is not a money maker for the company. Curiously, repairing the device could prove costlier than building it, set at $279.
Xbox App's Party Chat Feature Is Now Available On iOS, Android
Microsoft’s Xbox party chat application is now live and ready to download for Android and iOS users. The app permits real-time conversation among gamers and essentially extends the Xbox Live outside of the living room.
Snapchat Creators Now Have Access To Analytics: Views, Demographics, And More
Snapchat users can now access an audience analytics tool to gain insights on story views, engagement, and demographics. The changes, which include a redesign of the app interface, are seen as part of the company’s efforts to sustain growth.
Latest AMD GPU Driver Increases 'Fortnite,' 'PUBG,' And 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance' Performance
AMD’s Radeon Adrenalin version 18.2.2 is now ready to download and designed specifically to enhance gameplay performance on “Fortnite: Battle Royale,” “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” and “Kingdom Come: Deliverance.” The optional driver update will not include bug fixes.
Tim Cook Says You Can't Visit Apple's 'Spaceship': Here's Why
Apple CEO Tim Cook said there is no chance the Apple Park’s spaceship building will open its doors to the public. The policy is in place to protect the company’s trade secrets.
Don't Let The Facebook App 'Protect' You: It's Onavo, The VPN Service That Tracks Your Data Usage
Facebook now offers Onavo Protect, a VPN app, in the United States and select locations. The service, available on Android and iOS, purports to give extra protection but also has tracking features that collect users’ private data.
Snapdragon 845 Benchmark Test Results Are In, And 2018 Android Flagships Look Promising
Initial benchmark test results of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 SoC indicated that the upcoming bunch of 2018 Android flagship will be worthy upgrades. It is believed the Samsung Galaxy S9 will be the first to showcase the chip’s prowess.
Fortnite: Battle Royale's SMG To Be Removed, And It 'May Or May Not Return'
Epic Games said the next 'Fortnite: Battle Royale' game update will roll out key changes and enhancements, including the rotating out of items and consumables. The studio confirmed the SMG will be removed soon.
Amazon Is Working On Its Own Custom AI Chips For Alexa: Report
Amazon is reportedly developing its own custom AI chips to speed up on the smart functionalities of Alexa. The in-house chip will render Alexa faster, as the processing is mostly in-device instead of tapping the cloud at all times.
Amazon Is Laying Off Hundreds Of Employees As It Shifts Focus To Alexa, AWS
Amazon is cutting back on the number of employees on its Seattle operation. Hundreds will be laid off in the coming weeks, which the company said is part of adjustments to focus on growth-extensive businesses such as Alexa and AWS.
Nintendo Teamed Up With Illumination For 'Super Mario' Movie Because Shigeru Miyamoto 'Clicked' With Studio's CEO
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto revealed he “clicked” with Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, which resulted to the, now underway, “Super Mario” film project. Rumors suggest a 2020 release date for the film, and more movie details will emerge soon.
