Articles by John Carlo A. Villaruel
Windows 10 Calculator App To Add Graphing Mode
Microsoft engineers are expected to add a graphing mode on the Windows 10 Calculator app in the hopes of providing users with a great baseline graphing calculator experience. The said update will allow users to graph multiple equations.
Hackers Who Cracked Tesla Model 3 Security In Competition Win Electric Car And $375K
Tesla awarded a group of hackers an electric car and $375,000 after it successfully exposed the vulnerabilities of the Tesla Model 3. The hackers used a JIT bug in the renderer to penetrate the infotainment system of the vehicle.
Isabelle Of 'Animal Crossing' Joins The 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' Roster: Yes, Really
Gaming connoisseurs are set to get the best of both worlds as Isabelle of 'Animal Crossing' joins the 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' roster. The 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate' will unwrap later this year.
Google Employees Resign In Protest Of Project Dragonfly, A Censored Search Engine For China
Seven employees abandoned their jobs at Google in protest of the company's project known as 'Project Dragonfly.' The project was crafted to eradicate content that China's government views as sensitive.
Kano Computer Kit Touch Now Available For $280: Teach Kids To Code With DIY Touchscreen Computer
A year after it unwrapped an extensive build-it-yourself computer, Kano has managed to step up its game after including a touchscreen on the 'Kano Computer Kit Touch'. The Kano Computer Kit Touch is now made available for $279.99
OnePlus 6T Will Drop The Headphone Jack In Exchange For Better Battery Life And New USB-C Headphones
In a shocking move that could change the complexion of their company, OnePlus cofounder Carl Pei announced that the OnePlus 6T won't come with a headphone jack. Pei added that its new device will have an improved battery life.
Instagram Offers Support Against Opioid Addiction When Users Search For Drugs
Instagram is bolstering its hands-on assistance to people crossing swords with drug addiction. The popular social media app recently added a 'pop-up' about opioid addiction support if users search for certain hashtags.
Microsoft To Suggest Windows 10 Users To Stick With Edge When Downloading Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft tested a 'warning' when users try to install Firefox or Chrome on Windows 10. The prompt, which drew some backlash online, will be live in the October update of Windows 10.
'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4' Blackout Beta Now Online: Battle Royale Mode Looks To Challenge 'PUBG' And 'Fortnite'
Renowned video game 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4' unveiled its battle royale mode known as 'Blackout.' Blackout, which is an 80-player last man standing mode, is currently available in early beta for PlayStation 4 gamers.
EA Faces Criminal Investigation In Belgium Over 'FIFA 18' And 'FIFA 19' Loot Boxes
The Brussels public prosecutor's office has initiated a criminal investigation against Electronic Arts after it failed to comply with Belgium's anti-gambling laws. It can be recalled that the video game publisher refused to remove 'loot boxes' from its football series.
Meet The Sphero Bolt: A Programmable Robotic Ball That Wants To Teach Kids To Code
Sphero took another step in their commitment to producing high-quality education products after it released the 'Sphero Bolt' on Monday. The Sphero Bolt, which features an 8 x 8 LED screen, is now available for $149.99.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Unveiled: Here's How It Will Make Wear OS Smartwatches Better
More than two years after it released a smartwatch chip, Qualcomm finally broke its silence after it unveiled the 'Wear 3100'. The Wear 3100 can also be integrated with Google Wear OS.
Microsoft Will Charge Monthly Fees For Companies That Keep Windows 7 Beyond 2020
Microsoft announced that it will continue offering 'Windows 7 Extended Security Updates' after its retirement date. Presently, there are approximately 184 million commercial PCs, which are still running Windows 7.
The 2020 Kia Telluride Makes Splashy Debut At New York Fashion Week
Kia took everyone's breath away when it unveiled the '2020 Kia Telluride' at the New York Fashion Week. The company said that the Telluride will have a seating capacity of up to eight passengers.
Microsoft Surface Plus Program Killed, Just A Year After Launch
Microsoft announced on Friday that it will discontinue its 'Surface Plus Program'. The Surface Plus Program was released last year in the hopes of providing customers and businesses with a cost-effective Surface device.
The Huawei AI Cube Is An Alexa-Powered Google Home Clone That's Also A 4G Router
Chinese technology company Huawei released its first smart speaker known as the AI Cube on Friday at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany. The AI Cube will be distributed in Europe at the end of the year.
New Twitter Features Being Tested: Threaded Replies And Online Status Indicator
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and product head Sara Haider tested the microblogging platform's 'Threaded Replies' and 'Online Status Indicator' features on Friday. Haider mentioned that the said features are set to make Twitter more conversational.
GoPro Hero 7 Leaked By Store Display: Here's What We Know About The New Action Camera
Images of the 'GoPro Hero 7' circulated after it was leaked in the manner of a store display. The GoPro Hero 7 is expected to be unveiled later this month.
This Is The MagicScroll: A Rollable Touchscreen Tablet Inspired By Ancient Scrolls
Research scientists of Queen's University's Human Lab etched their names in science history after it created the MagicScroll. The MagicScroll, which was inspired by ancient scrolls, is the world's first rollable touchscreen tablet.
Mozilla Firefox Will Soon Block Ad Trackers By Default, To Protect User Privacy And Improve Page Load Speed
Mozilla announced on Thursday that its 'Firefox browser' will soon block web trackers by default to improve performance. Web trackers are chiefly used for targeted advertising and broad user data collection.
Life-Sized LEGO Technic Bugatti Chiron Built With 1 Million Pieces And Over 2,000 Electric Toy Motors
Toymaker LEGO has managed to eclipse itself again after unveiling the 'Technic Bugatti Chiron'. The Chiron makes use of 339 distinct Technic components including some new types of transparent Technic bricks.
Samsung, LG Unveil 8K Smart TVs: Do We Really Need Them?
South Korean rivals Samsung and LG introduced 8K Smart TVs on Wednesday at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, Germany. Neither company has announced the price tag, but sources say they won't be cheap.
'Battlefield V' Release Date Delayed To Avoid 'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 4' And 'Red Dead Redemption 2'
Electronic Arts Inc. moved the release date of 'Battlefield V' to Nov. 20. 'Battlefield V' was scheduled to be released this Oct. 19, a week after 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 4' and a week before 'Red Dead Redemption 2.'
The Acer Predator Thronos May Be The Perfect Gaming Chair
Gaming connoisseurs are in for a delight following Acer's announcement of the luxurious gaming chair known as the 'Predator Thronos'. The gaming chair exhibits three 27-inch gaming monitors within its 1.5-meter chassis.
Google To Revamp Wear OS: Here's Everything That Will Change
Google made a complete makeover of the 'Wear OS' before its projected release next month. The upcoming Wear OS is concentrated more on proactive information cards, enforceable notifications, Google fit, and a Google assistant feed.
Here's How 'League Of Legends' Developer Riot Games Will Move Forward After Toxic Workplace Allegations
Renowned game developer Riot Games made a public apology following toxic workplace allegations. It can be recalled that the 'League of Legends' creator received backlash after Kotaku's report earlier this month.
Google Assistant Now Lets Users Control Nest And Yale Smart Lock With Voice Commands
Starting Aug. 29, the 'Nest x Yale Smart Lock' can now be maneuvered by Google Assistant with voice commands. The Nest x Yale lock costs in the range of $249 to $279.
Google Helps Military Veterans Looking For Work After End Of Service
Google introduced a series of tools on Monday to help military veterans find a job after the end of their service. The program is part of the company's 'Grow with Google' career services program.
Blue Shrinks Best-Selling USB Microphone: Meet The $100 Yeti Nano
Blue Microphones announced a smaller version of the critically acclaimed Yeti model known as the Yeti Nano. The Yeti Nano is now available on Amazon, Newegg, and Fry's Electronics for $100.
Here's How To Remap The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Bixby Button, Since You Can't Disable It
A Google Play application branded as the 'bxActions' is expected to provide a solution for Galaxy Note 9 users who are distracted by the Bixby button. The app can also be customized by users to their own likings and inclinations.
