Articles by Jester Valdez
New Study Proves Family Ties Between Horseshoe Crabs And Spiders
Evolutionary biologists identified the creature that has been crawling the earth for nearly 500 million years belong to the Ricinulei group, the arachnids known as hooded tick spiders. Today, the number of horseshoe crabs are diminishing due to the acidification of the oceans.
Elon Musk And Roscosmos Head Rogozin Have Friendly Exchange On Twitter
The Russian space agency chief took to Twitter to congratulate SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Earlier this week, Musk also praised Russia for its excellent rocket engineering and its best engine currently flying, referring to the RD-180 liquid-fueled engine.
The Division 2 To Follow In ‘Anthem’s Footsteps With Similar Launch Schedule
Ubisoft revealed in an official blog that the release times of 'The Division 2' will depend on the player's pre-ordered game edition, such as Standard, Gold, or Ultimate Edition. Also, prior to the game's official release date, players need to download and install Title Update 1.5.
New Season Of 'Destiny 2' To Focus On Gambit Mode: Here's What To Expect From Spring Event
Bungie announced that the first season of 'Destiny 2' kicks off on Wednesday, March 5. As it begins, gamers will see the return of the Drifter with an all-new way to play the Gambit and a lot more.
Self-Learning Robot Hand Can Manipulate Objects Like A Human
Present-day robots can impressively mimic human motions and perform pre-programmed actions. A new amazing robot, however, can perform can hold and manipulate an object like a human hand.
Sony PS4 Inches Past Nintendo Switch In Sales Numbers
Sony PlayStation 4 ruled the sales last year. However, Nintendo's sales performance with the Switch is extremely impressive for a console that is just less than 2 years old in the market.
Q Acoustics Shows Off Tensegrity Speaker Stand That Kills Unnecessary Vibrations
Q Acoustics latest speaker, Concept 300, arrives with an aluminum tripod stand called the Tensegrity that kills unnecessary vibrations. Critics said the stand is the real star — not the speaker itself.
Boeing Starliner Test Flight Scheduled For March
Boeing's CST-100 Starliner will make its first test flight to the International Space Station next month. Named Orbital Flight Test, this space mission will launch on United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
Scientists Create Self-Repairing Robot That Is Also 'Self Aware'
Scientists invented a robot that is "self-aware," which means, it can learn what it is — from scratch. In just about a day of in-depth computing, or a brief "babbling" period, the robot initiated "self-simulation."
Mario Kart Tour Launch Delayed Until Summer
'Mario Kart Tour' was previously slated for March, but it appears that the app is not ready yet to meet the developer's expectations. Nintendo confirmed that the mobile racing game will be delayed until summer this year.
8bitDO Makes Retro Sega Genesis Style Wireless Controllers
8BitDo introduces the wireless gamepad M30 inspired by Sega and a new version of the Retro Receiver wireless adapter for original Genesis owners. Both products will be available in the market on Feb. 28.
Roku Premium Subs Now Available But No HBO In Sight
With Roku's new Premium Subscriptions feature, subscribers can stream the channels they want without the need to install the apps on their Roku device. The update will arrive in succeeding weeks, first to Roku players and Roku TVs afterward,
Bioware Wants To Appease 'Anthem' Players With Free Skin And Unlocking 4 Javelins
Anthem's VIP Demo last weekend was plagued with endless loading screens, latency hiccups, and server downtime. Bioware, however, was quick to appease unhappy gamers with delightful gifts to make up for all the troubles.
Resident Evil 2 Launch Gives Capcom Much-Needed Boost
'Resident Evil 2 remake,' Capcom's second take at the iconic survival horror game, stormed to the top of the UK charts, making the same feat more than two decades ago. The survival horror game knocked off last week's no. 1 "Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe" for the Switch.
Chinese Scientists At It Again With Gene-Edited Monkeys
Five gene-edited monkey clones were born at the Institute of Neuroscience of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai, China. The latest research is intended to back efforts in testing and developing drugs for the treatment of various human diseases in the years to come.
Wargroove RTS Launching On Nintendo Switch This February
Chucklefish confirmed that 'Wargroove' will be finally launched on Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and Xbox One on Feb. 1 for a price of $19.99. The release date announcement came with an impressive anime-style cinematic trailer.
Fortnite Ice Storm Event: Epic Adjusts Ice Legion Zombies, Golden Brute’s Spawn Rates Following Backlash
Epic Games quickly responded to the Ice Legion backlash from gamers with the announcement of a hotfix that adjusts the spawn rates of the Ice Legion, including Golden Brutes. Players who complete the challenges in the new Ice Storm event will receive XP.and special rewards.
League Of Legends Releases Stunning Cinematic For New 2019 Season
The new cinematic for 'League of Legends' Ranked 2019 season is undoubtedly the best produced so far in the game's history. According to game critics, the different battle sequences look amazing with its spectacular visuals.
YouTuber Raises Close To $350,000 For Transgender Youth With 'Donkey Kong 64' Marathon Stream
A 'Donkey Kong 64' marathon by YouTuber Harry Brewis raised almost $350,000 for a trans youth group in the UK. The charity stream was proved to be an epic success thanks to some help from the LGBTQ community, activists, and celebrities.
Epic Games To Hold Back Any Updates On 'Fortnite' To Accommodate Pro Gamers In Tournaments
In its latest state of development, Epic Games now plans to launch patches on 'Fortnite' several days to a week before a tournament begins. The new time window will take effect starting with the Australian Open, which is scheduled for Jan. 26 to 27.
Google May Be Trying To Save Wear OS By Buying Fossil
While Google Wear OS got the biggest chunk of the wearable tech market in 2018, the giant tech firm needs a champion that could reach tech enthusiasts. According to Fossil, the $40 million deal with Google is expected to close in January.
U.S. Air Force Offers Launchpad To 3D-Printed Rocket Start-Up
Relativity Space entered a contract with the U.S. Air Force for the exclusive use of Launch Complex 16, or LC-16. The company's 3D-printed rocket will be launched in 2020.
Japan Launches Mini-Satellite That Can Create Artificial Meteor Showers To Space
Japan's Epsilon rocket successfully lifted off for the fourth time from JAXA Uchinoura Space Center since its maiden voyage in 2013. Seven spacecraft are on board the booster, including a microsatellite that can create the first ever artificial meteor showers.
UFC Star Ronda Rousey To Voice Sonya Blade In 'MK11', Says It's A Dream Come True
The official Sonya Blade reveal trailer published on YouTube introduces the Olympic medalist and WWE champion, Ronda Rousey, as the voice of the Sonya Blade. For Rousey, her participation in 'MK11' is a dream come true.
Facebook Releases Open Sourced Image Compression Tool Called Spectrum
Spectrum 1.0.0 was officially launched on Github as Facebook opens it to the developers for Android and iOS on Thursday, The new feature is available to download from the GitHub page.
Fortnite Raked In $2.4 Billion In 2018, Says Market Research Firm
'Fortnite' generated an estimated $2.4 billion revenue in 2018 for Epic Games, making it the market leader in free-to-play games. Nexon's 'Dungeon Fighter Online' came in second to 'Fortnite' with $1.5 billion in revenue.
Researchers Build Robot From Fossil To Learn How Extinct Herbivore Walked
Evolutionary biologists at the Humboldt University in Berlin built an OroBOT, a robot version of the Orobates pabsti that looks like a lizard. The new study will help scientists to better understand the evolution of locomotion.
PUBG Mobile Special Zombies Mode Map Datamined: What Else To Expect From 0.10.5 Update
Latest leaks suggested the upcoming update for 'PUBG Mobile' will likely add a Zombies mode that might bring a cooperative experience to players and a special map. According to reports, the 0.10.5 update will roll out between Jan. 18 and 20.
Olixar Cases Leak Sony Xperia Z4 Design Ahead Of MWC 2019 Reveal
Leaked images of Sony Xperia XZ4 Olixar cases confirmed earlier reports of a tall screen with a 21:9 ratio. Sony has scheduled to reveal the upcoming device at MWC 2019 on Feb. 25 to 28 in Barcelona, Spain.
New PS Vita Look-Alike Gaming Phone Wants To Take On ROG Phone And Black Shark
MOQI's gaming phone stands out from other gaming phones as it resembles the look of Sony's PlayStation Vita. This handset is packed with built-in physical controls with two analog sticks, a D-Pad, a mammoth 6,000 mAh battery, and other big features.
