Articles by John Diente
Google CEO Sundar Pichai: Artificial Intelligence Is More ‘Profound’ Than Fire, Electricity
As one of the guests on a TV show, Google CEO Sundar Pichai compared advancements in artificial intelligence with the discovery of fire and electricity. His example sparked a debate among people in the tech industry.
Beat That, SanDisk: Integral Memory Launches The Largest-Capacity MicroSD Card Yet At 512 GB
Integral Memory recently reached a milestone as the company announced the first 512 GB microSD in the world. The firm has not revealed the price but it is estimated to be more than $250 based on the competition.
Rust Leaving Early Access In February, But The Game Is Still Incomplete, Devs Say
After a lengthy stay with Steam Early Access, Facepunch Studios confirmed that 'Rust' will finally leave its beta stage. The developer confirmed that the game will officially launch on Feb. 8, 2018.
T-Mobile Reigns Supreme Yet Again, According To OpenSignal’s Mobile Speed Tests
T-Mobile was just crowned the winner of OpenSignal's annual survey for mobile networks. The 2018 State of Mobile Networks report shows that the carrier won in five out of six categories.
Monster Hunter World Devs Want To Add Characters From ‘World Of Warcraft,’ But Don’t Hold Your Breath
Capcom's launch date for 'Monster Hunter World' is just a couple of days away. Game directors share what they would love to see in the future like 'World of Warcraft' characters and more.
Twitter: 700,000 Americans Liked, Retweeted, And Followed Russian Propaganda Bots During The Presidential Election
Twitter posted updates on its official blog regarding the investigation of Russian propaganda during the most recent presidential election. The data confirms that almost 700,000 Americans interacted with bots that were designed to mislead voters.
iPhone X Canceled? Analyst Believes Weak Demand Will Lead To Apple Ceasing Production This Summer
A surprise report from KGI Securities revealed Apple's alleged plans to end the production of the iPhone X. The company supposedly came up with the decision after the smartphone failed to meet sales expectations.
Blizzard Teases ‘Overwatch’ Cosmetic Update With Kabuki Hanzo, Asp Pharah Skins, And More
'Overwatch' is about to receive new legendary skins this month as Blizzard posted a teaser for upcoming content next week. The new updates will introduce new cosmetic items into the base loot pool and the new Blizzard World map.
Sony, Totaku Reveal PlayStation-Themed Collectibles Featuring ‘Bloodborne,’ ‘Crash Bandicoot,’ And More
GameStop is geared to introduce a lineup of collectibles toys called Totaku, which interestingly look like Nintendo's Amiibo. These figures will feature characters from popular games from Sony's PlayStation consoles with more rumored to follow.
HomePod Receives FCC Approval, Apple Might Give A Release Date Any Day Now
Apple's HomePod is speculated to release very soon as insiders confirm that shipments are on their way. Now, reports claim that the smart speakers have been approved by the FCC and are cleared for distribution, which is hopefully around February.
Remastered ‘Age Of Empires: Definitive Edition’ Arrives In All Its 4K Glory Later This February
The highly anticipated remaster of a classic RTS game has finally confirmed a new release date. 'Age of Empires: Definitive Edition' will reportedly launch on Feb. 20, with a limited online multiplayer beta before the month ends.
Samsung Patent Shows Off A Phone With An In-Display…Camera?
A patent filed by Samsung last year was recently published and shows a unique design for a future smartphone. The unique bezel-less approach included an in-display camera and fingerprint sensor.
Some Smartwatches Are Getting Android Wear 2.8, Bringing Darker Backgrounds, Better Notification Layouts
Some Android Wear Smartwatch users reportedly noticed a new prompt that urged them to upgrade their software. Select owners now have their wearables running version 2.8 along with new features and tweaks to enhance its usability.
Battlefield 1 Apocalypse DLC Adds Air Assault Mode, Plus New Maps, And Assault Weapons
Premium Pass holders for 'Battlefield 1' received new information regarding the 'Apocalypse' DLC expansion and its contents. EA and DICE will release the game's last post-launch content this February with new maps, weapons, skins, vehicles, and more.
The Apple HomePod Reportedly Begins To Ship After Being Delayed: Here’s Why It Took So Long
An insider from Taiwan claimed that a small shipment of Apple Homepod speakers is on its way. Meanwhile, sources revealed that the smart speakers were delayed due to some extra calibration and testing for quality control.
Samsung Has Begun Production Of 16 GB GDDR6 DRAMs: What You Need To Know
Samsung has started the mass production of its 16 GB GDDR6 to cater to different industries that want to innovate. The company's new 10-nanometer process allowed engineers to create a DRAM with better power efficiency and more.
Twitter’s Anthony Noto Thinks Streaming Devices Such As Google Chromecast Will Become Obsolete In 5 Years
Anthony Noto offered his insight regarding media streaming devices like the Google Chromecast, Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, and more. The Twitter COO predicted that the aforementioned gadgets will lose their relevance in the next five years.
Apple CEO Tim Cook: You’ll Be Able To Turn Off CPU Throttling In Future iOS Update
Tim Cook revealed in an interview that the upcoming battery monitoring tool is not the only solution to the iPhone slowdown problem. The developer will reportedly include an option for users to completely turn off the performance-affecting program.
Blizzard World Map Coming To ‘Overwatch’ On Jan. 23: Things You Should Know About The Theme Park
Blizzard Entertainment recently announced on Twitter the release date of the new Blizzard World map for ‘Overwatch.’ It appears that players can already get it this Jan.23.
Fortnite Battle Royale Crosses 40 Million Downloads: What You Need To Know About The Map 2.0 Update
Epic Games recently confirmed that 'Fortnite Battle Royale' surpassed 40 million players. A new update is also on its way to tweak the original map with new content.
YouTube Introduces Tighter Requirements For Video Monetization Following Logan Paul Controversy
After the controversy surrounding Logan Paul's inappropriate behavior regarding an apparent suicide, YouTube updated its requirements for content creators to qualify for video monetization.
Samsung To Use Metal 12 Magnesium Alloy To Make Phones Sturdy And Durable But Lightweight
A new alloy called Metal 12 was featured on the Samsung Notebook 9 2018. The company plans to use the new material on its future products to reduce weight and maintain durability.
This Time, It’s China That’s Asking Apple For Information About Slowing Down Old iPhones
Chinese consumer groups demanded an explanation from Apple regarding the iPhone slowdown problem. The council also wanted the company to discuss its plans to address these complaints.
Sorry, Nintendo Switch Owners: A Netflix App Isn’t Due Anytime Soon
Video streaming fans are reportedly dismayed as Netflix continues to be non-existent for the Nintendo Switch, A company representative claims that talks with Nintendo are still ongoing.
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition Adds First-Person Mode, New Bosses, New Dungeon, And More
Square Enix announced the official release date of 'Final Fantasy XV' for the PC. The PC version will be called 'Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition' along with a complete edition for consoles named 'Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition.'
Classic Design Meets Modern Technology In The New Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Mercedes-Benz showcased the new G-Class SUV along with its classic design and modern features. The new model made an appearance during the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
It’s Not Just The Google Home Max: Chromecast Also Appears To Be Killing Wi-Fi Networks
The reported cases of Wi-Fi blackout due to the Google Home Max just received a new update. It seems that other Google Cast devices like the Chromecast 4K and others also cause issues.
Nintendo Wants To Sell 20 Million Switch Units By March, Says The Console Has A ‘Long Lifespan’
Nintendo already sold more than 10 million Switch consoles to date. Now, the company shares that it's aiming for 20 million units sold in the next fiscal year.
HTC U11 EYEs Specs Revealed: 6-Inch LCD3 Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 652, 4 GB RAM, And More
A new set of leaks from Evan Blass revealed the specifications of the rumored HTC U11 EYEs. The new smartphone is expected to launch this month.
LG V30 Android Oreo Update In US Imminent?
The official Android Oreo update for the LG V30 started to roll out in South Korea. The new software is expected to hit the United States soon.
