Articles by Kevin Billings
Instagram Will Make influencers Tag Paid Promotional Posts Going Forward
Going through the posts of social media celebrities and influencers, it can be difficult identifying paid posts. Instagram is trying to offer more transparency to users by having influencers tag what posts are paid for.
Michigan Health Officials Charged With Manslaughter For Flint Water Crisis
The handling of the Flint water crisis that started in 2014 was a mess to say the least, resulting in 14 people dying from lead exposure. Because of this, four Michigan health officials are facing manslaughter charges as the city still works on recovering.
Galaxy S8 Tops iPhone 7 In Consumer Smartphone Ratings
While there are plenty of smartphones available today, the two powerhouses are undoubtedly the Samsung Galaxy and Apple iPhone. Both are driving forces in the market, but according to new consumer ratings, the Galaxy S8 tops the iPhone 7.
Drones Could Carry Defibrillators And Save Lives According To Swedish Researchers
As drones are finding new uses in commercial delivery and military applications, the medical field is starting to look into applications as well. Thanks to a Swedish study, drones with defibrillators could be the first step.
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Will Take Leave From Company Due To Scandals
Uber has been through a trying few months from the Waymo lawsuit and the workplace scandals that emerged. Amid all this chaos, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick will be taking a leave of absence from the company for an undisclosed amount of time.
E3 2017: Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, And All The Announcements From Nintendo Direct
Going into E3 2017, Nintendo needed to keep up the momentum for the Switch after a successful launch back in March. The Nintendo Direct definitely delivered with news about Mario, Pokémon, Zelda, and more.
E3 2017: Grading Ubisoft And PlayStation Press Conferences
Before the show floor opens, some of gaming's biggest studios took to the stage to show what will be at E3 2017. So how did Ubisoft and PlayStation's press conferences measure up?
NASA And ISS Crystal Growth And More: How Astronauts Are Keeping Humans Healthy
NASA and the ISS astronauts are now growing crystals that could help with drug development on Earth. That is just one of the ways that these explorers have kept humans healthy.
E3 2017: 'Beyond Good And Evil 2' Ends Ubisoft Press Conference On A High Note
In 2003, 'Beyond Good and Evil' sent players to a galaxy ruled by corporations and a mystery only Jade and Pey'j could solve. About 14 years later, 'Beyond Good & Evil 2' has finally re-emerged, ending the Ubisoft press conference with a bang.
One-Third Of The World's Population Is Obese, And The United States Is At The Front
A new study reveals that one-third of the world's population is now suffering from obesity. Unsurprisingly, the United States is the leader in this health issue.
Tim Cook: Apple Is Focusing On Autonomous Cars
Apple has spent the last few years toiling away on a car project but hadn't announced what it was. Tim Cook has finally revealed what it is, and unsurprisingly, it's autonomous cars.
Are 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' And 'Far Cry 5' Racist To White People?
Some recent game reveals like 'Wolfenstein II' and 'Far Cry 5' have shown willingness to address mature themes and issues still present in America today. However, the Far-Right think that games like these are, specifically, anti-white.
E3 2017: Grading EA, Xbox, and Bethesda Press Conferences
Before the show floor opens, some of gaming's biggest studios used the weekend to unveil what's on the way. So how good or bad were the EA, Xbox, And Bethesda press conferences?
Minecraft On PlayStation 4 Won't Support Cross-Platform Play
While E3 is a week of big announcements and reveals, there is always some news that's going to disappoint fans. After announcing cross-play for 'Minecraft' at the Xbox Press Conference, it looks like PlayStation 4 won't support it.
CRASHOVERRIDE: Malware That Took Down A Ukraine Power Grid?
In 2016, a malware attack knocked out the power grid in Kiev, Ukraine for an hour a week before Christmas. Cybersecurity researchers may have now discovered the malware that was used in the attack - CRASHOVERRIDE.
E3 2017: 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' Trailer Teases A New American Revolution
2014's 'Wolfenstein: The New Order' was a fresh shot in the arm to the original first-person shooter series thanks to developer MachineGames. With E3 now in full gear, Bethesda has debuted 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus,' promising a new American Revolution, this time to end Nazi rule.
Adam West, Star Of TV's 'Batman,' Passes Away At 88
With its campiness and color, there was an undeniable charm to 1966's 'Batman' that any fan can attest to thanks in large part to its star, Adam West. He will be missed as the actor passed away at 88.
Star Wars Battlefront II Gameplay Leaks Ahead Of EA Play Reveal
It wouldn't be an E3 lead-up without at least one leak. Early footage of 'Star Wars Battlefront II' leaks ahead of the official reveal at EA Play, and it looks fantastic.
FAAMG Stock Has A Sharp Drop, Could It Lead To Another Tech Bubble?
Despite companies such as Google and Facebook leading the stock market for several years, the members of FAAMG saw a surprising stock drop on Friday, June 9. Is it possible that this could lead to a second tech bubble?
Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos To Attend American Technology Council Meeting At White House
Despite the criticisms, Tim Cook is going to attend the first meeting of Donald Trump's American Technology Council at the White House. This will include other CEOs such as Jeff Bezos and Satya Nadella as they discuss how to modernize the government.
E3 2017: From EA To Nintendo, The When And What Of E3's Press Conferences
Historically, E3's press conferences have been the centerpieces of the trade show, giving companies such as EA and Nintendo a platform to make bombshell announcements. So when are the press conferences and what should we expect?
Samsung Unveils 49-Inch Curved Monitor For The Most Dedicated Gamers
The line between televisions and computer monitors has been getting more blurred. Samsung's new 49-inch curved monitor is just the latest proof of that, and gamers will love it.
SiriusXM Invests $480 Million To Pandora After Its Failed Takeover
Since December, SiriusXM has been in on-and-off talks with Pandora in an attempt to purchase the streaming radio entity. While that is no longer the case, Sirius will now have a major stake in Pandora with a $480 million investment.
Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick Emailed 'Sex Rules' To Miami Employees In 2013
The success Uber enjoyed in its early days are quickly being swept aside for a pile of legal and public relations problems. The latest comes thanks to its CEO, Travis Kalanick, and his 2013 email on 'sex rules' to Miami employees.
E3 2017: What Games Could Be MIA At This Year's Trade Show?
For all the big titles shown off at E3, there are plenty that don't show up as well. What games could end up being MIA at E3 2017?
Amazon Will No Longer Offer Unlimited Cloud Storage For Amazon Drive
Amazon has been one of the only companies to offer unlimited cloud storage, making it one of the most appealing storage plans available. It seems that won't be the case going forward as Amazon is ending unlimited cloud storage with Amazon Drive.
'Cyberpunk 2077' Early Assets Stolen From CD Projekt Red And Being Held For Ransom
Since the release of 'Witcher III: Wild Hunt,' CD Projekt Red has been quietly working on its newest title, 'Cyberpunk 2077.' It seems someone is keen on getting his hands on the game and have stolen internal assets of it, holding it for ransom.
Fortnite From Epic Games Gets Early Access Date, 5 Years After Being Released
Back in 2011, Epic Games announced a new game called 'Fortnite' that looked like a cross between 'Minecraft' and 'Left 4 Dead.' Now, over five years since it was announced, the game may finally see the light of day.
'Pokémon GO' And Niantic Celebrate 1 Year Anniversary With In-Game And Real World Events
Hard to believe, but it's been nearly a year since 'Pokémon GO' launched and became one of the biggest crazes of the summer. To celebrate the one-year anniversary, Niantic is hosting events in-game and in the real world.
From Marvel To Universal, Are There Too Many Cinematic Universes?
Ten years ago, the idea of a shared, cinematic universe was just a fantasy and nothing more. Now, Marvel and other studios are trying to get their own shared universe off the ground, are there too many?
