Articles by Erik Pineda
Android Oreo Now Lets You Know Networks' Speeds Before You Connect With Wi-Fi Labels
The Android 8.1 Oreo update that Google is currently rolling out will include Wi-Fi Speed Labels. The new feature will allow users to see and check on the speed of available public wireless connection before they decide to connect.
Apple Is Giving Some iPhone 6 Plus Owners A Free Upgrade To iPhone 6s Plus Until March
Apple is reportedly replacing defective iPhone 6 Plus units with the iPhone 6S Plus. Conditions apply for the free upgrade offer to take effect, but handsets deemed as beyond repair will get immediate replacement.
Faulty Nexus 5X Owners On Project Fi Now Get Moto X4 Android One As Replacements
If you are one of the Project Fi subscribers that got the bootloop-plagued Nexus 5X, you’re in luck. Google is taking back the handsets and in exchange, it will issue the newer Moto X4 Android One.
Nvidia Wants To Fix GPU Shortage By Asking Retailers To Limit Sales To 2 Per Customer
Nvidia wanted to limit the selling of GPU cards to two units per buyer in response to the rising supply shortage of graphics cards. The problem is believed to be caused by cryptocurrency mining and inflated the GPU selling price.
First Ford Mustang Bullitt Auctioned Off At $300,000
Ford auctioned off the first 2019 Mustang Bullitt with build number VIN 001. The limited edition muscle car fetched a hammer price of $300,000 that the carmaker said will be donated to community school Boys Republic.
Google's Experimental Fuchsia OS Seen To Work On The Pixelbook
Google’s secret operating system called Fuchsia OS has been demonstrated to work on the Pixelbook, normally powered by Chrome OS. The software, however, remains a work in progress and will take more time to reach release status.
Consumers No Longer As Interested In The iPhone As Before, Despite The iPhone X
The iPhone X is losing traction as a new survey claimed consumers are losing interest and not planning to buy or upgrade to the 2018 flagship model. The Cowen report pointed to the handset’s high sticker price as likely the culprit.
Tide Pod Challenge Videos Being Removed From Facebook, YouTube
Facebook and Google ordered the removal of videos that showed the Tide Pod Challenge on their respective platforms, which include YouTube and Instagram. The dangerous stunt of ingesting liquid detergent, mostly by teenagers, went viral on social media.
Google Is Rolling Out A Fix For The Cast Bug That Kills Your Wi-Fi
Google is rolling out an update that will solve the Wi-Fi network crashes caused by the Chromecast and Google Home devices. The bug fix will deploy as an update to the Google Play Services software found on all Android devices.
Fortnite Battle Royale's Success Could Spell The Doom Of Epic Games' Other Game 'Paragon'
Epic Games said 'Fortnite Battle Royale' is a monumental success, which could lead to the likely death of the 'Paragon.' The latter is yet to become a “mainstream success” and progress has slowed down, no thanks to the rising popularity of 'Fortnite.'.
Apple Rolls Out Sixth iOS 11.2.5, tvOS 11.2.5 Beta Builds To Developers
Apple has released beta 6 of iOS 11.25 and tvOS 11.2.5 that mostly consist of low-key feature enhancements and bug fixes. The OS beta versions are available to developers and public testers, hinting of an upcoming release date.
Apple Employees Get $2,500 Bonuses In Stock Following New Tax Law
Apple will give out $2,500 bonuses in the coming months that will come in the form of restricted stock units. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that 'all individual contributors' to the company business will be eligible for the stock award.
Google's Arts & Culture App Goes Viral, But Raises Privacy Concerns
Google’s Art & Culture app has gone viral for its cool feature of matching ordinary user selfies with famous artworks. Its newfound popularity, however, came with concerns that the app could end up as a serious threat to privacy.
Google Chrome Hit By Malicious Extensions, Reached 500,000 Combined Downloads Before They Were Removed
Four malicious extensions have been detected recently on Google Chrome web browser that potentially exposed 500,000 users. The extensions were believed to have been used for a click-fraud scam operation, security firm ICEBRG reported.
Assassin's Creed Origins 'The Hidden Ones' DLC Q&A Reveals Release Date And More Details
Ubisoft will provide two DLCs for the 'Assassin’s Creed Origins' starting next week. 'The Hidden Ones' will arrive on Jan. 23 while 'The Curse of the Pharaohs' will deploy on March 6, costing $10 and $20, respectively.
Some 2019 Toyota, Lexus Vehicles Will Feature Apple's CarPlay
When the 2019 Toyota Avalon rolls out next year, the Apple CarPlay will be part of the package. CarPlay will make Toyota-made car models, which include Lexus vehicles, more smartphone-friendly and will allow the carmaker to catch up with rivals.
It's Been 10 Years Since Steve Jobs Unwrapped The MacBook Air
Steve Jobs introduced the MacBook Air in January 2008 and was hailed a game-changer and harbinger of things to come from Apple. The super-thin notebook still sells but it’s just a shadow of what it used to be.
LG G7 Delayed To April As CEO Orders Employees To 'Start Over' With Flagship Phone
The LG G7 will not unveil at the MWC 2018 in February. LG is reworking the upcoming flagship, indicating both the introduction and release date will be pushed. The handset debut is not expected until April this year.
Xbox One Guide: How To Pin Games, Apps To Your Home Screen
Take control of the Xbox One Home screen by creating pins for games and applications. Pins provide a way to reorganize and personalize the gaming console, and at the same time provide easy access to preferred contents and items.
Google Home Max Owners Report That Smart Speaker Kills Wi-Fi Networks
Multiple users have reported of networking issues that apparently were caused by the Google Home Max. The smart speaker appeared to be crashing the TP-Link Archer C7 router, a problem that Google has confirmed and is currently investigating.
2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Ford Ranger With Trail Control, Automatic Emergency Brakes Unveiled
Ford is reintroducing the 2019 Ford Ranger. Revealed at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show, the midsize truck will impress with Trail Control and Emergency Brakes as headlining features and will duke it out with the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze Heading To The Nintendo Switch, Bringing Funky Kong Along
Nintendo will rerelease the 'Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze' for the Nintendo Switch platform with 'Funky Kong' as part of the package. Revealed via the Nintendo Direct Mini broadcast, the game release date is set on May 4.
It's Official: Skype Is Getting End-To-End Encryption
Skype plans to soon roll out Private Conversations, a new messaging feature protected by end-to-end encryption. Microsoft is collaborating with Signal Protocol to make privileged communications possible with Skype, and perhaps catch up with rivals Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp.
Google Compiles List Of Chromebooks Vulnerable To Meltdown: Here's What You Need To Know
Google provided a list of Chromebooks that likely are vulnerable to the Meltdown bug. The list indicated that many Chromebook models run on ARM chips and therefore immune, as the exploit mostly exists on devices powered by Intel processors.
Asus Unveils The ROG Bezel-Free Kit That Melds Multiple Monitors Into One
Asus unveiled the ROG Bezel-Free Kit at the CES 2018 this week. The solution will blur the seams between interconnected monitors, creating an illusion of continuous widescreen display with the use of polymethylmethacrylate lenses.
New macOS High Sierra Vulnerability Allows Access To App Store System Preferences With Any Password
A security bug on the macOS High Sierra was detected on version 10.13.2. The App Store System Preferences will easily unlock when logged in as an administrator and using any password as claimed in a bug report on Open Radar.
Future Samsung Phones To Have Unlocked FM Radio Chips: What This Means For You
Samsung will unlock the FM radio chip on new Samsung handsets, possibly starting with the 2018 flagship Galaxy S9. The deal with NextRadio is poised to make Samsung phones an indispensable emergency tool in the United States and Canada.
Future Toyota, Lexus Cars To Come With Amazon Alexa On Board
Alexa is coming to select Toyota and Lexus models soon. Amazon’s personal digital assistant will be part of the car features for new vehicles that Toyota will introduce this year, as announced at the CES 2018.
Xbox One Update Preview Reveals Next Achievements, Do Not Disturb, Mini Game Hubs, And More
Microsoft said the Xbox One is getting an update soon and beta testing of the feature jumps have already commenced. Testers of firmware update 1802.180105-1503 stand to experience a more exciting gameplay, courtesy of the cool new features.
Intel's New Chips Bring Built-In AMD Radeon Processing Power To The Table
Intel has unveiled the 8th-generation Kaby Lake-G CPU, the result of the company’s unprecedented collaboration with rival AMD. When it retails, the new processor will unbox embedded with the Radeon RX Vega M graphics.
