Articles by Quinten Plummer
iOS Code Shows Apple Is Experimenting With High-Speed, Light-Based Li-Fi Internet Connection For The iPhone
New iOS versions were found to show references to an experimental high-speed networking platform that uses light to send data. Evidence sniffed out of an iOS 9.1 code hints that Apple may be working on making Li-Fi a reality for consumers.
Google Reportedly Tapping HTC To Build Two Nexus Smartphones For 2016
HTC may have won the task of producing the next line of Nexus phones, according to reports. This may just be what the struggling company needs right now.
'Tom Clancy’s The Division' Closed Beta Coming Soon: Here’s Everything You Need To Know
About two years after it was announced, 'Tom Clancy's The Division' is mere months away from release. Sooner than that, Ubisoft will hold closed beta periods this month for the open-world RPG on consoles and PC.
Google Drive Update Makes It Easier To Organize Your Files
Google wants to help consumers make sense of Drive's clutter. The latest update for the cloud storage service brings three new tools to make cleaning up Drive easier.
Time Warner Cable Turns On Free Nomorobo To Help Customers Block Unwanted Robocalls
Time Warner Cable moves to protect phone customers from robocalls. And setting up the new call-blocking tool, Nomorobo, only takes a couple of steps.
‘Zelda: Twilight Princess HD’ Has A Brand New Dungeon, But You Need A Wolf Link Amiibo To Unlock It
A leaky listing shares details about 'Zelda: Twilight Princess HD.' Players will need to have a Wolf Link Amiibo to access a new dungeon and be able to unlock game bonuses.
Latest ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ Bans Cheaters, Improves Server Tick Rate And More
Ubisoft steps up the consequences for violating 'Rainbow Six Siege's' code of conduct. Cheaters won't get another chance.
AnTuTu Names iPhone 6s, 6s Plus Top-Performing Smartphones Of 2015, Android Rivals Lag Far Behind
The iPhone 6s Plus make a smashing debut atop AnTuTu's annual smartphone benchmarks. The iPhone 6 Plus also made waves while Android phones such as the Mi Note Pro and the Nexus 6P lagged behind in the ranking.
Ubisoft Discusses ‘For Honor’: Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming Fantasy Sword-Fighting Game
Ubisoft wanted to make sense of knights, Vikings and samurai. Here's what we gathered so far about the medieval hack and slash 'For Honor' based on the pre-alpha footage released by the developer.
Apple Seeds WatchOS 2.2 And tvOS 9.2 Betas: Here Are The New Features To Expect
While iOS 9.3 Preview gets the spotlight, Apple's other mobile operating systems recently got love too. tvOS saw the return of some missing features, while WatchOS got something new as well.
Amazon Echo Can Now Do More Than Just Answer Your Questions Or Play Music
Siri and Google Now might have the mindshare right now, but Amazon's Alexa could hold the market share soon. Amazon's digital assistant wants to live with you and your family through the Amazon Echo.
Google's Self-Driving Cars Are Safer Than You Think, Even In Bad Weather
Google's self-driving cars had a safe September in California. A VT study backs up Google's claims that self-driving cars are the future of automotive safety.
Tesla Model S Autopilot Software Update Will Soon Let Owners Remotely Park Their Vehicles
Tesla has rolled out driverless valet to Model S cars. You still have to stick around for the parking though.
Dimming Quasar: This Is What Happens When A Black Hole Has Eaten Its Fill
Astronomers observed a black hole gobbling up the gas and dust in a quasar's disk. The quasar lost its brightness by a factor of 50 over a 12-year period.
Gaming PCs At CES 2016: Razer Stealth Ultrabook, Alienware X51 R3, GT72S Tobii And More
At the International CES, hardware vendors have shown off rigs that'll bulldoze 4K and VR content – from gaming laptops to desktops for VR headsets. Sadly, not all of them are available right now.
‘Destiny’ Players Get Strange Coins, Motes Of Light And Exclusive Emblem As New Year’s Gift From Bungie
Bungie started giving out New Year's presents to 'Destiny' players this week. Players sure are getting a lot of gift boxes with Strange Coins and Motes of Light.
HTC Vive Specs, Features, Games And Other Rumors: Everything You Need To Know
Maybe people will have time to get used to the sticker shock of VR by the time HTC announces a price for the Vive. The Vive Pre, the second developer's version of the headset, has the makings of a premium product.
Want A Cheap 4K TV? Hisense, Sharp, TCL, Others Hit CES 2016 With 4K HDR TVs Starting At $400
Along with Sharp and TCL, Hisense smashes in the floor for 4K TVs, and Roku wants to stamp its name on them. These companies in partnership with Roku, will soon be offering 4K HDR TVs at affordable prices.
Segway’s Hoverboard Robot Uses Intel RealSense To Find Its Way Around
The latest Segway is a bit more than just a self-balancing board. This thing is alive with an Intel Atom processor, an Intel RealSense camera system and an Android-based OS.
Huawei Mate 8 vs. iPhone 6s Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 5: Can Huawei Take On The Phablet Kings?
Huawei just launched its Mate 8 in to an air now thick with phablets. It's got the right stuff to compete against the top phablets from Samsung and Apple.
Nikon’s D500 APS-C DSLR Has 10FPS Shooting Speed And 4K Video Recording
A lot more affordable than the D5, the D500 makes landfall at CES 2016. It's an APS-C camera in a DX-format body.
New Lenovo Yoga 900S Is Thinner Than A MacBook Air: Here Are The Specs, Features, Pricing And Release Date
Lenovo just unveiled what it calls the world's slimmest convertible. There's a lot of moving pieces in this thing, but that's not necessarily a good or bad thing.
Roku All Set To Launch Its First 4K TV With HDR This Spring
Roku readies a round of 4K and HDR Roku TVs. The company, along with its OEM partners, expects to launch nearly 60 smart TV models this year alone.
Anti-IS Hacking Group Claims It Launched DDoS Attack On BBC Website
A hacking group claimed to be behind the cyberattack on the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) that crashed the company's sites for hours. They said the attack was meant to be a "test of its capabilities" for disrupting the online activities of the Islamic State.
Oculus Rift Features, Pricing, Release Date And Everything Else You Need To Know
Oculus VR has missed a few targets, but the release date of the Rift isn't one of those yet. The VR headset is still on track for a Q1 2016 consumer release.
Activision Blizzard Buying MLG Assets For $46 Million: Why This Deal, If True, Makes Sense
If reports hold true, Major League Gaming has sold off $46 million in assets to Activision Blizzard. Some have speculated that most of the money will go toward paying off debts.
Disney’s VertiGo Robot Defies Gravity And Climbs Up Walls With Ease [Video]
Disney Research and ETH Zurich are working on a robotic device called VertiGo that can scale walls like a gecko. This might top wishlists during future holiday shopping seasons.
The Best Japanese Role Playing Games To Play In 2015 And Beyond
2015 saw the launch of a ton of great JRPG games in the West. So while you're looking ahead to 2016, make sure you haven't looked past any of these.
Got A PS4 For Christmas? Here Are The Best PS4 Games Of 2015 You Need To Grab
There's no need to wait for the upcoming downpour of PS4 exclusives. While 2015 wasn't a great year for PS4 exclusives, there were still plenty of blockbuster games that owners of the console must play.
This Helps Regulate Alcohol And Sweet Cravings In Mammals
A liver hormone could help shut down cravings for sweets and alcohol. Researchers are already evaluating forms of the hormone for drugs to combat obesity, type 2 diabetes and alcoholism.
