Articles by Nicole Arce
UK Broadband Consumers Face Double Whammy As ISPs Warn Cost Of Government Snooping Will Be Passed On To Them
ISPs in the UK told the government’s science and technology committee that the proposed $266 million budget to spy on citizens’ Internet activities will not be enough. Consumers will have to foot the bill for the government’s surveillance program.
Samsung Officially Unveils Exynos 8890 That Will Power Galaxy S7, S7 Edge
Samsung officially took the wraps off the Exynos 8890, otherwise known as the chipset that will run under the hood of the upcoming Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. Here’s a look at what it offers.
‘Fallout 4’ Glitch Gets You Unlimited Bottle Caps – Sort Of: Hurry Before Bethesda Patches It Up
Players have discovered a 'Fallout 4' glitch that lets them buy everything in a vendor’s inventory without having to spend their bottle caps. Here’s how to do it.
Apple Finally Launches iPad Pro: Here Are The Most Exciting Features To Look Forward To
Apple’s new large-screen tablet has finally hit stores and early reviewers. Will the iPad Pro revive Apple’s dwindling iPad sales? These new features might help.
Google Chrome Will No Longer Receive Updates On Windows XP, Vista Starting April 2016
Google announced that it is pulling the plug on Chrome for Microsoft’s older operating systems. The last date for extended support has now been pushed back for the second time.
Twitch Lets ‘Rise Of The Tomb Raider’ Viewers Influence Lara Croft’s Fate, Offers 500 In-Game Credits For Viewing
Crystal Dynamics and Microsoft’s Xbox have teamed up with Twitch to offer players an interactive experience on 'Rise of the Tomb Raider,' presumably in the hopes of attracting more buyers.
Qualcomm Finally Unveils Snapdragon 820: Here Are All The New Features To Expect In 2016 Flagships
Qualcomm officially took the wraps off the Snapdragon 820, the chipset that is expected to power most of next year’s flagship smartphones. Here’s a look at what features the Snapdragon 820 can support.
Target Shows Up Early For Black Friday, Cuts Down Apple TV To $69 As Leaked Ad Shows Massive Discounts On iPhone, iPad And Apple Watch
Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, but Target is already offering an early sale on several gadgets, including the original Apple TV. When the full-blown Black Friday sale hits stores on Nov. 26, however, more Apple devices will be on sale.
HTC One M10 aka HTC O2 Images, Specs, Release Date Leak: 6-Inch QHD Display, 27MP Camera And Snapdragon 820
The first image renders of the HTC One M10, apparently also called the HTC O2, have made their way to the Internet. Leaked specs point to a Snapdragon 820 processor, a humongous 6-inch display and a 27-megapixel camera.
Facebook Photo Magic Goes Through Your Camera Roll And Recognizes Your Friends’ Faces
Facebook Messenger is getting a new feature that lets it scan your camera roll and recognize your friends’ faces before prompting you to share it with them. Dubbed Photo Magic, the potentially creepy feature is opt-in, but you still have to check.
TAG Heuer Connected Vs. Apple Watch: The First Luxury Android Wear Smartwatch Goes Up Against Apple
TAG Heuer has finally launched its much rumored luxury Android Wear smartwatch just in time for the holidays for those who have $1,500 to spare for gifts. How does it compare to the Apple Watch?
Ubisoft Explains ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ Microtransactions And Post-Launch DLC: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Ubisoft revealed how microtransactions will work in its upcoming first-person shooter ‘Rainbow Six Siege.’ Here’s what gamers will be able to buy with Renown and R6 and for how much.
Xiaomi Mi Band 1S With Built-In Heart Rate Monitor To Launch On Nov. 11: Report
The Xiaomi Mi Band 1S with its own built-in heart rate monitor is expected to launch on Nov. 11. Its predecessor, the Xiaomi Mi Band, sold 10 million units in total since its release last year.
Apple Pay Now Lets You Redeem Your Loyalty Rewards Starting At Walgreens
Walgreens is the first retailer to integrate its Balance Rewards loyalty program into Apple Pay. All 85 million Walgreens rewards program members will now be able to redeem their points using their iPhone or Apple Watch.
Google Keep For iOS Gets Updated To Be More Like Evernote, Brings Better Note-Taking And Sharing Features
Google rolled out a host of improvements to Keep for iOS, its note-taking app for the iPhone and iPad. The updated app brings new features that make taking notes, accessing and sharing them easier.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Arrives On The LG G4 In South Korea: Coming Soon To The US?
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the LG G4 has begun rolling out in South Korea. The update may be ready for release in bigger markets, including the United States.
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Pro vs. Microsoft Surface Book vs. Apple MacBook Pro: Premium Laptops Specs Showdown
Samsung is clearly taking on the Surface Book and the MacBook Pro with its newly unveiled ATIV Book 9 Pro. While previous ATIV laptops were designed as portable machines with midrange specs, the new ATIV is clearly a heavyweight looking to challenge a champion.
Xbox One Kinect Bundle With ‘Assassin’s Creed Unity’ And Your Game Of Choice Now Available For $399
Microsoft is offering a deal for the Xbox One Kinect you can’t refuse. Gamers who take on the offer can buy the Xbox One with Kinect and six other games for only $399.
Google Drive For Android And iOS Get Updated To Add Sharing Notifications, Easier Access And File Previews
Google rolled out a trio of improvements to Google Drive on mobile. These include share notifications for Android and iOS, and file access requests and file previews for Android.
iOS 9.2 Second Beta Allows AT&T Wi-Fi Calls On Your Mac Without Being Tethered To An iPhone: Here’s How To Turn It On
The second developer beta of iOS 9.2 brought support for AT&T’s NumberSync feature. This allows users to make and receive Wi-Fi phone calls on their Macs, iPads or iPods without being connected to an iPhone.
Leaked GFXBench Results Show Huawei Mate 8 Could Give The Nexus 6P A Run For Its Money
The Huawei Nexus 6P is proving to be extremely popular among fans of stock Android phones, but Huawei is just beginning with its planned invasion of the U.S. Leaked benchmark results of the upcoming Huawei Mate 8 shows it may be more powerful than the Nexus 6P.
Nexus 6P Bendgate Not Over Yet: New Bend Test Shows Freshly Unboxed Nexus 6P Easily Breaks In Half
The first Nexus 6P bend test video was met with widespread criticism online, but the second one will probably leave your mouth hanging open. The latest video reveals a brand new Nexus 6P practically snapping in two.
No Heart For Twitter’s New Heart Likes? Here’s How To Get Your Star Favorites Back
Twitter erupted into chaos Tuesday when the microblogging network ditched its star favorites for heart likes. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer from being forced into declaring your emotions on Twitter, as there are several ways to #BringTheStarBack.
Microsoft To Launch Surface Phone As Ultimate Productivity Phone: Intel Atom X3, Iris Scanner, USB Type-C And Continuum
Microsoft is reportedly working on a new smartphone to be billed under the Surface brand. The Surface Phone is expected to launch alongside a pair of new Lumia flagships that Microsoft is said to be testing on Snapdragon 820.
Porsche, Audi Dragged Into Volkswagen Emissions Scandal As EPA Finds Cheat Device In Luxury Vehicles
New findings by the EPA reveal some of Porsche and Audi’s newer sedans and SUVs are also equipped with emissions cheating software. Volkswagen, however, denies equipping its luxury vehicles with a cheat device.
Apple May Launch A New Mac Pro With 10 USB 3.0 Ports Soon
Code unearthed in OS X El Capitan reveals Apple may be working on a refreshed version of the Mac Pro. While no specs have yet been revealed, the new workstation could run on Intel’s Xeon processors and a powerful graphics card.
Google Says No Chrome-Droid Hybrid Happening: Chrome OS Is Here To Stay
Google attempted to put to rest rumors that it is merging Chrome OS and Android into a single operating system by 2017. However, Google’s statements didn’t actually categorically deny reports that Chrome OS will be phased out.
Apple Surprises With $50 Discount On Apple Watch If You Buy An iPhone 6s Or iPhone 6s Plus
Apple is uncharacteristically offering the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Sport with a $50 discount, but only if you buy it with a new iPhone at select retail stores. Here’s where you can buy a brand new discounted Apple Watch.
SALT Alternative Gun That Shoots Pepper Pellets Instead Of Bullets Pulled From Indiegogo
SALT, a safety device that is a cross between a gun and a pepper spray, raised $30,000 on Indiegogo within its 24 hours after launch. However, its rapid rise to popularity caught Indiegogo’s attention, causing it to be booted off the website.
Snapchat Updated Terms Of Service Let Snapchat Do Whatever It Likes With Your Selfies
Along with its brand new filters, Snapchat also introduced a new Terms of Service that says it can do whatever it wants with all user content. This prompted Snapchat users to go to Twitter to express their outrage.
