Articles by Kevin Billings
Uber Executive Fired Over Handling Of Rape Case In India In 2014
Uber has been working overtime to salvage its image, recently firing 20 employees as a result of legal probes into the company. Another firing has joined the list, with a top level executive being let go over the handling of a 2014 rape case in India.
'Dissidia: Final Fantasy' Is Getting The Port Treatment From Arcade To PS4
After 'Final Fantasy XV,' you would think Square Enix would shift all its focus to finishing 'Kingdom Hearts III' and 'Final Fantasy VII Remake.' That doesn't appear to be the case with the announcement of 'Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT' coming to trading the arcade for PS4.
China Is The Next Market Ripe For Tesla And Elon Musk
Over the last few years, Tesla has been growing in popularity since it's a well-designed and functioning electric car with all the bells and whistles of a luxury car brand. Now, Elon Musk's path to world domination will continue thanks to the booming market of China.
'Overwatch' Will Close Out 'Overwatch: Anniversary' Event With A Double XP Weekend
Blizzard hasn't made it easy to get some of those skins for 'Overwatch: Anniversary.' To close out the event, Blizzard is going to try and make it a little easier with a double XP weekend.
'Cowboy Bebop' Live-Action TV Series In The Works With 'Thor: Ragnarok' Writer
'Cowboy Bebop' was one of the most popular anime series of the '90s and helped popularize the genre in the West. It looks like a live-action TV series is in the works now and will be written by one of the writers of 'Thor: Ragnarok.'
HP Is Getting Serious About Gaming With New Omen Line Of Computers And Accessories
Since last year, HP has been trying to make a surge back into the gaming space with the Omen line of PCs. HP is going to build that line with some revamps and new computers.
Microsoft Faces Another Antitrust Charge, This Time From Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Lab
Over the last decade, it seems like every major tech company has faced antitrust charges for business practices in Europe. Microsoft just got hit with another, this time by Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab.
Pokémon Direct: Nintendo Gets A Headstart On E3 With Three Pokémon Reveals
Nintendo decided to get a headstart on E3 with a Pokémon Direct just under a week before the trade show. While the 3DS got the usual Pokémon love, the Switch will also be getting its first taste of Pokémon.
WWDC 2017: External GPU And VR Support Are Coming To macOS
WWDC has already gotten off to a big start for Apple with plenty of new products and updates to talk about. One of the bigger ones for Mac users came in the form of external GPU and VR support coming to macOS.
Unite The League: Three DC Heroes That Should Be In The 'Justice League' Movie
There is a wide breadth of heroes that have been part of DC's super team since its debut in the 1960s. Now that 'Wonder Woman' is out and 'Justice League' is next, who are some other heroes that should join the rest of the team?
WWDC 2017: From iOS 11 To iMac Pro, Apple's Announcements So Far
Apple officially kicked off WWDC 2017 with a press conference to go over some of the big updates coming to Apple services and products. From iOS to iMac, here are some of the big ones to come out of it.
Palmer Luckey Wants A Virtual Border Wall For America
Palmer Luckey had a tumultuous 2016, leaving the public eye after lying about negative statements directed at Hillary Clinton before the Presidential Election. Palmer is now looking to get back in the public eye with his new idea for a virtual border wall.
PlayStation 4: The Success And Future Of Sony's Platform According To Shawn Layden
In the lead-up to E3, Sony is taking a minute to celebrate the massive success of the PlayStation 4 since its launch in 2013. In the midst of this, CEO Shawn Layden took a minute to talk about the present and future of the platform.
Windows 10 Update Leak Reveals Microsoft's Plan For Powerhouse PCs
Last week, Microsoft accidentally released an internal build of Windows 10 Pro and revealed an updated version of the OS for high-end PCs. A few intrepid Twitter users have managed to uncover a few fresh details about the newest iteration of Windows 10.
Will Marvel Or DC Rule At The Movies For The Rest Of 2017?
Barely halfway through 2017, there have already been a slew of great comic book movies from Marvel and DC. With three major releases left, who could rule at the movie theater?
E3 2017: Can EA Rebound With 'Star Wars Battlefront II'
Despite hosting its own event the weekend before E3, EA is still a big presence at the show. One of the biggest titles on hand will be 'Star Wars Battlefront II', which looks to make up for a disappointing first entry.
WWDC 2017: What Does Apple Have In Store At This Year's Show?
With June comes Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference and a slew of news and first looks. With this year's kicking off Monday, June 5, what does Apple have in store for fans?
Need For Speed Payback Announced By EA With E3 And EA Play Around The Corner
EA's long-running driving series has been dormant since 2015's 'Need for Speed'. With E3 and EA Play right around the corner, EA has decided to build some momentum with the debut of 'Need for Speed Payback.'
Tim Cook, Elon Musk, And Other CEOs Urge Trump Not To Leave The Paris Cimate Deal
Leaving the Paris climate deal had been one of the promises during election season for Donald Trump, and he followed through. However, CEOs like Tim Cook and Elon Musk were just two of many to try and dissuade him from leaving.
Google Will Introduce Its Own Ad Blocker For Chrome By 2018
The last few weeks has seen Google announce a breadth of features that are more advertiser-friendly. Google isn't leaving users out in the cold, though, with new ad blocking features to improve the Google experience.
E3 2017: 'Call Of Duty' Is Primed For A Big Week With 'Call Of Duty: WWII'
After years in the future, 'Call of Duty: WWII' will take the series back to the days of what helped make the series popular. With E3 right around the corner, 'Call of Duty' looks to have a big week at the show.
Skype Is Being Redesigned To Be Microsoft's Snapchat
While Skype has established itself as one of the top video calling services available, there is much more to it than that. With the latest update, it looks like Microsoft wants it to be a competitor to Snapchat.
'Middle-Earth: Shadow Of War' Delayed To October, And That May Not Be A Bad Thing
The follow-up to 2014's 'Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor' has been delayed from Aug. 22 to Oct. 10. It may be a bit disappointing that Talion's war will have to wait a bit longer, but it is not a bad thing.
Plex Launches Live TV For Cable Cutters
With new options to stream live TV, more people are looking to cut their cable cords. Plex is the latest to throw its hat into the ring with Plex Live TV.
Microsoft's Paul Allen Unveils The World's Largest Airplane And It's Ready For Testing
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, has lifted the curtain on what is officially the world's largest airplane. With a wingspan the length of a football field, the new plane is intended to help the launch of new satellites and is ready for testing.
Summer At The Movies: What Could Be The Hidden Gems of Summer 2017
Despite studios spreading out film releases throughout the year, summer is still the busiest season at the movies. While there are plenty of big blockbusters that take the spotlight, there are also plenty of smaller films that slip in as well.
Wonder Woman: 4 Villains Diana Could Face In The Inevitable Sequel
With the overwhelmingly positive response to 'Wonder Woman,' it seems likely that a sequel is a guarantee. So who are some villains that the Amazonian princess could face in the sequel?
'Overwatch' Is Going To The Moon In New Assault Map
Blizzard has managed to keep a steady stream of content to 'Overwatch' players through new maps, characters, and events. Blizzard isn't slowing down the reveal of the new assault map joining the rotation, and it will send players to the moon.
JetBlue Emergency Landing Highlights The Risk Of Trump's Laptop Ban
Back in March, the Trump administration issued a travel ban on large electronics in airline cabins. However, an emergency landing for a JetBlue flight highlights the risk of the ban.
Waze Carpool Now Available Statewide In California And May Show Ads
Waze is looking to throw its hat into the ride service ring with Waze Carpool launching statewide in California. Waze may also use its app to show Carpool users ads.
