Articles by Kevin Billings
Pokémon Will Get A Fourth App Game On iOS And Android
Nintendo and the Pokémon Company have discovered the money-making power of Pokémon on smart devices. To that end, a new app game has been announced for iOS and Android with no release date.
Far Cry 5 Petition Claims Ubisoft's New Game Is Anti-American
'Far Cry 5' has made it clear that it's not pulling punches when it comes to its themes and imagery. In response, a petition has emerged online claiming the game is Anti-American.
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant Will Shut Down 40 Years After Accident
In 1979, Three Mile Island was the site of the worse nuclear accident on U.S. soil. 40 years after that accident, it looks like the Pennsylvania power plant will be shutting down.
Amazon Hits Milestone With Stock Shares Hitting $1,000 For The First Time
Amazon has come a long way since Jeff Bezos started the Seattle-based company back in 1994. Now, over 20 years later, the company's success was reflected in the stock market with a milestone share price.
Dell Inspiron Series Computers Offer All-In-One And Upgradable Desktop Options
Computex 2017 has seen plenty of announcements, from Asus's ultra-thin laptops and Nvidia's new ultrabook. Not looking to miss out, Dell also unveiled the newest Inspiron series desktops that offer all-in-one and upgradable options.
E3 2017: What Games Could EA Have In Store?
With E3 right around the corner, all of gaming's biggest powerhouses are preparing the heavy hitters for the show. While EA hosts its own event before the trade show, its presence is still very much felt by attendees.
E3 2017 Will Have Strong Indie Presence
E3 has always been built around the bigger companies of gaming. It doesn't look like that will be the case for E3 2017 though, as we're expecting plenty of indie developers at the event.
Wonder Woman: No Deleted Scenes Means No Extended Cut Like 'Batman v Superman' And 'Suicide Squad'
Warner Bros. released extended cuts of 'Batman v Superman' and 'Suicide Squad' to make up for the reviews the films got. It seems 'Wonder Woman' won't be getting such treatment - it doesn't have any deleted scenes, the film's director Patty Jenkins says.
E3 2017: What Ubisoft Could Have In Store
With E3 around the corner, all of gaming's biggest companies are preparing for one of the biggest weeks of the year. Ubisoft has always tried to make the most of the week, and is looking to have another good year.
Uber Legal Problems Pile Up Because Of Waymo Case And Self-Driving Trucks
The last few months haven't been kind to Uber, with every sort of legal problem hitting the company. That pile just got a little bigger thanks to the Waymo case and Uber's self-driving vehicle program.
Monster Hunter Announced For The Switch, Nintendo's Stock Soars
The Switch has been a boon for Nintendo, selling as well in one month as the Wii U did in a year. The good news only continues, thanks to Capcom's 'Monster Hunter XX.'
GameStop Reports Strong Switch And 'Zelda' Sales, But Still Faces Stock Drop
The last few years have not been kind to GameStop, with stock and sales dropping steadily. Despite a bump thanks to sales of the Switch and the new 'Zelda' game, it saw another drop in stock value.
'Far Cry 5' Trailer Turns A Small Montana County Violent
The 'Far Cry' games have always reveled in the idea of seeing humanity at its most extreme at some of the most exotic locales on the planet. While Montana might not be exotic, the first trailer for 'Far Cry 5' shows how close to home those extremes can sometimes be.
New Pokémon Mobile Game Offers Control Over The Last Pokémon Anyone Wants
While Niantic has carved out a nice section of the iOS/Android app space with 'Pokémon GO,' The Pokémon Company isn't resting on its laurels. The team has released a new game for fans to train one Pokémon, and it's not the one anyone expects.
Lyft Broadens Business With Premium Ride Service To Gain Ground On Uber
Lyft has been determined to gain ground and be more competitive with Uber. The newest venture in this is a premium ride service in major U.S. cities.
War Has Finally Come In First Trailer For 'Game Of Thrones' Season 7
'Game of Thrones' has been responsible for the some of the best and most talked-about moments on TV in the last few years. The first trailer for season seven promises that and more.
Netflix Offers First Look At Upcoming 'Castlevania' Animated Series
Netflix has managed to put together quite the varied collection of original programming for viewers. That trend looks to continue with the first look at the upcoming 'Castlevania' animated series.
Samba Flaw Makes Linux Systems Vulnerable To WannaCry-Like Attack
After a chaotic week because of the WannaCry ransomware attack that locked out more than 300,000 computers, it was found that a newly discovered vulnerability could lead to a similar exploit. The attack could be due to outdated Linux software still in use.
Road To E3 2017: Can Nintendo Keep The Switch's Momentum Up?
With E3 2017 right around the corner, it's time to take a look ahead at what's on the way. In Nintendo's case, will the Switch's momentum continue through the show?
Spider-Man: Homecoming Gets Not 1, But 2 New Trailers
Marvel Studios and Sony haven't been shy about showing fans what's to come in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming.' That trend continues with not one, but two new trailers.
Comcast Sends Cease And Desist Letter To Pro-Net Neutrality Group Over Website Name
The net neutrality debate has led to some contentious battles in the last few years. The latest sees Comcast taking on an internet advocacy group because of its website's domain name, which Comcast says is similar to its trademark.
Google Can Now See If Online Ads Lead To Offline Purchases
Google is already able to track different habits as it relates to online activity. Its newest feature, though, will allow advertisers to see if online campaigns lead to offline sales.
Apple Looking To Start 5G Tests In California
Apple may be starting tests for a 5G network in California. The new millimeter wave wireless technology will pave the way for a better and faster connectivity for its smartphones.
Road To E3 2017: Can Xbox And Project Scorpio Live Up To The Hype?
With E3 2017 around the corner, let's take a look at what lies ahead at the trade show. Can Xbox and Project Scorpio live up to the hype?
PayPal Sues Pandora Over New Logo
Last fall, Pandora debuted a new logo that looked quite similar to PayPal's. In response, the online payment service is taking the music streaming company to court.
'Overwatch: Anniversary' Is Here, So What's New?
To celebrate one year out, the 'Overwatch: Anniversary' will run from May 23 to June 12. What will players get with this new event?
Chinese Manufacturer Huawei Looks To Make A Splash With New MateBook Laptops
Huawei tried to break into the U.S. market last year with the MateBook, to poor results. The company is looking to bounce back with new laptops in the MateBook line.
Google's AlphaGo AI Defeats World's Top Go Player
With every passing day, AI is becoming more of a reality. It took another step in that direction, with Google's AlphaGo AI defeating the world's top Go player.
Road To E3 2017: Can Sony Keep PlayStation On Top?
With the 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo a couple weeks out, it's time to take a look at what fans could see. First up, can Sony keep the PlayStation on top?
Niantic Wants 'Pokémon GO' To Have A 'Legendary' Summer
While not the giant it was when it debuted, Niantic's 'Pokémon GO' still maintains a faithful player base. This summer, the developer wants to bring players back in with the hopes of something 'legendary.'
