Articles by MJ de Castro
NASA Finds Ice On The Surface Of Our Moon
Researchers finally found definitive evidence to prove that there is solid ice on the moon. The findings were done with the help of information that was gathered by the Moon Mineralogy Mapper, an imaging spectrometer launched in 2008.
Abrupt Thawing Of Permafrost Below Arctic Lakes Poses Huge Climate Change Risks
A team of scientists found that the sudden thaw beneath Arctic lakes will have an impact to climate change. Within the century, researchers expect that a large amount of permafrost carbon will be released into the atmosphere.
Sony Confirms Android Pie For Some Xperia XZ Phones, Explains Why Updates Take So Long
Sony has declared that nine of its premium-range phones will finally get the anticipated Android Pie upgrade in November. The midrange models are expected to get the update early next year.
OnePlus 6T To Launch This October As A T-Mobile Exclusive
Chinese brand OnePlus is partnering with famous American carrier T-Mobile for OnePlus 6T. This will enable people to get the highly anticipated phone from the nearest T-Mobile storefront or through its website.
Valve Launches Twitch Competitor Steam TV: Everything You Need To Know
Valve is set to release a new streaming service that could potentially be the biggest rival of Twitch. The Steam TV launch is expected to coincide with The International tournament, one of the biggest eSports competitions in the world.
Exposure To This Pesticide During Pregnancy Might Lead To Autism
A new study found that exposure to DDT in pregnant women can increase the risk of developing autism in children. The infamous agent was already banned in many countries during the 1960s.
New Study Suggests The Earth Has More Than 1 Moon
Scientists have discovered that mini-moons are orbiting the Earth. Researchers believe that it could provide a better understanding on what makes up asteroids. However, finding the objects could be a challenge because of its small size.
Heat Waves Occur In Our Oceans, Too — And They’re Getting Worse
Oceans are now experiencing intense heat waves. A record-breaking temperature was recorded off the San Diego Coast and is expected to significantly impact marine life especially coral reefs and kelp forests.
Android Messages App Gets Dark Mode In New Update
Android Messages is rolling out a new version that features a helpful dark mode. The said mode transforms the interface background color to black, which will undeniably aid its users who want something less bright.
PUBG Mobile Celebrates 100 Million Downloads With Two Massive eSports Events
'PUBG Mobile' has just hit 100 million downloads on App Store and Google Play. To commemorate this milestone, Tencent Games is organizing two big eSports events named the Player Well Known Invitational and Player Well Known Championship.
Everything You Need To Know About Google Coach, An AI-Powered Fitness And Health Platform
Google is developing a device that will focus on tracking the health and fitness. The one of a kind gadget will also be able to plan weekly meals and recommend restaurants for its users.
Apple Reportedly Developing Custom Processor Dedicated To Fitness And Health Analysis
Apple is seeking engineers to help make a custom chip that will help develop more complex health tracking information. The new and improved chip would also measure relevant body information to effectively help its users.
Facebook Acqui-Hires Startup Vidpresso, Here’s What That Will Do To Live Broadcasts
Facebook is making an effort to elevate their content. The company has just 'acqui-hired' Vidpresso, a video startup that works with publishers and TV broadcasters to generate interactive online content videos on social media platforms.
Instagram Accounts Are Being Hacked: Here’s How To Protect Yours
Hundreds of Instagram users had been logged out of their accounts and found out that their e-mail, username, and mobile number were altered. Here are ways to make sure your accounts are secure.
Scientists Have Finally Solved Life’s Biggest Mystery: How To Break Spaghetti Into Two
Researchers from MIT have figured out a way to break a dry spaghetti into just two pieces. The unique study was published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America.
Pandora Premium Finally Rolling Out To Google Assistant Devices: How To Get A Free 90-Day Trial
Google Assistant users can finally avail Pandora Premium. The famous music service is becoming more in-demand across the world because of its amazing features such as lyrics search and personalized playlists.
Helping Children With Autism Using Robots: Meet QTrobot
LuxAI, a robotics startup company has made a cute bot named QTrobot that could immensely help children with autism develop social skills. The researchers will present the findings of their study on Aug. 28 at the RO-MAN conference.
Samsung Unveils New SmartThings Mesh Router: Here’s What It Does
Samsung is offering an amazing intelligent Wi-Fi system called the SmartThings Hub that will eradicate all Wi-Fi problems such as internet speed for consumers. The device can also be used to control smart home appliances.
Why Investors Are Suing Elon Musk Over His Tesla Tweets
Elon Musk is facing lawsuits due to his tweet about making Tesla a private company. If the CEO will not be able to prove that he has secured funding for such move, he will be forced to pay shareholders reparation.
Google Says It’s Going To Fix Android Pie Fast Charging Issue
Pixel XL owners are complaining about the issue brought by Android Pie. Users have reported an issue that killed their phone’s fast-charging ability, and now Google has marked the problem as 'Assigned.'
Samsung Still Wants To Create The World’s First Foldable Smartphone
Samsung is determined to be the first company in the world to launch a foldable smartphone. The company announced that it has made a technical breakthrough, which will get them ahead of its competitors.
Chinese Tourist Dies After Being Bitten By A Hippo
A Chinese tourist died after being attacked by a hippo while taking photos on the edge of Lake Naivasha outside Nairobi, Kenya. Another colleague also obtained injuries from the attack but managed to survive.
Researchers Find Amazon Echo Hack That Lets It Spy On You: Should You Be Worried?
A team of researchers from Chinese tech company Tencent have revealed that they have figure out a way to hack the Amazon Echo. However, owners should not fear because it would not be doable for many intruders.
Doom Eternal Coming To PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One — And Nintendo Switch
Bethesda Softworks has announced that Doom Eternal will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The reboot will be ported to Switch by Panic Button, the developer that was also responsible for 'Doom' and 'Wolfenstein II.'
Omega Centauri Probably Doesn’t Have Any Sign Of Life, Scientists Say
Omega Centauri has been ruled out to have a possible habitable zone. According to the researchers, the rate at which its stars interact with each other would be too high to harbor any form of life.
Google Warns Users That It Doesn’t Have ‘Fortnite: Battle Royale’ On Play Store
Google has warned its users that Fornite will not be available on its storefront. The Epic Games's hit video game has bypassed the Play Store and can only be downloaded by Android users on its website.
Google Launches ‘Cameos’ App, Where Celebrities Will Answer Your Burning Questions Directly
Google is giving celebrities, sports personalities, and other public figures a chance to ensure that fans are getting correct information about them through a Q&A app called Cameo. The app will enable them to answer questions in the form of videos.
Spotify Might Finally Let Free Users Skip All Ads
Australian Spotify users now enjoy a new feature that lets them skip ads. The company is planning to implement the Active Media Feature globally and it expects to benefit its advertisers more.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Looks Great, But You Can Buy A Galaxy S9 And Get A Free Chromebook
For those who are still thinking about whether to purchase the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 but want to save cash, Samsung and Amazon are throwing in a free Chromebook for a purchase of Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus.
Facebook Officially Shuts Down Friend List Feeds: What Were They For, Exactly?
Facebook made its friend list feeds unavailable. The lesser-known feature allowed its users to see posts from a designated friends list, which resulted in a more personalized news feed.
