Articles by Quinten Plummer
Confirmed: OnePlus 2 Will Use Snapdragon 810 Version That Does Not Overheat
OnePlus times Qualcomm equals two, as in the upcoming OnePlus 2 smartphone. The OnePlus 2 will leverage Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810 processor, but heat won't be an issue, OnePlus promises.
'Final Fantasy VII' For iOS Devices Will Arrive This Summer
Square Enix is bringing 'Final Fantasy VII' to iOS this summer. The PS4 version of the PC port has been pushed back, but Sony's latest console is also getting an HD remake of the classic JRPG.
Cortana For Android Beta Version Arrives In July: What To Expect
Microsoft's digital assistant software Cortana is about to be the ghost in Android machines. Cortana moves into beta on Android in July.
Germ Cell Switch In Medaka Decides Sperm Or Egg Fate
Researchers isolate a gene that sets sex in rice fish. It's related to another gene that has been used to turn mice ovaries into testes.
Enter Tamriel Universe Through 'The Elder Scrolls: Legends' For iPad And PC
There's a new card game in town. Bethesda is prepping 'Hearthstone' rival 'The Elder Scrolls: Legends' for the PC and iPad.
Microsoft Killed Nokia's Moonraker Smartwatch So That Band May Live
Nokia was working on a smartwatch that took design cues from Microsoft's Windows 8. The smartwatch was nearing completion, but Microsoft put an end to that.
Oculus: Virtual Sex? No. Virtual Violence? Hmmm...
Oculus VR says it won't distribute porn via the Oculus Rift's digital store. The Oculus Home store will be curated, much like the digital stores ran by Amazon and Apple.
BlackBerry OS 10.3.2 Rolls Out: Here's What You Get
BlackBerry has updated BlackBerry OS 10 to version 10.3.2.440. While it is rumored to have plans for Google's Android, BlackBerry says it remains focused on BlackBerry OS 10.
Dota 2 Reborn: Valve Announces Major Overhaul For Dota 2 Ahead Of E3 2015
Dota 2 is being reborn with a new UI, new engine and custom games. Dota 2 Reborn will remain in open beta until after The International.
The Witcher 3 Patch 1.06 For PC And Patch 1.05 For Xbox One And PS4 Coming Next Week: What To Expect
CD Projekt Red swats out another colony of bugs with Hotfix 1.06. The fixes in this update do not even approach the number rolled out in the previous patch.
BMW Plans To Unveil More Powerful i8 With 450HP Powerplant
The BMW i8 is about to receive an update to the gas side of its eDrive hybrid powertrain, reports state. The plug-in hybrid power output could increase from 357HP to about 450HP.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Now Available In Gray, Camo Blue, And Camo White For $694.99
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is up for sale now. The rugged handset is available in Gray, Camo Blue and Camo White.
Hearthstone Update 2.7 Introduces Tavern Brawl And New Features
Heartstone is about to receive a competitive mode dubbed "Tavern Brawls." Hey, "one v one" me!
Twitter Now Lets You Share Your Blocked List: Buh-Bye Trolls
Twitter beefs up security measures for its users. The social network has admitted its struggles in combating trolls and bullies and is still trying to improve.
Facebook Apologizes For 'Baby Yoga' Video But Hopes to Raise Awareness of Child Abuse
Facebook has changed its tone on 'Yoga Baby.' The video showing a baby being slung around and dipped into water depicts abuse, but it needs to be shown in order to raise awareness, according to Facebook.
Skype For Web (Beta) Is Here: No More Downloading The Skype App
Skype for Web moves into open beta in the U.S and the U.K. Skype for web can access all of a user's contacts and conversations from just about any modern web browser.
UW Project Seeks To Power IoT Using Wi-Fi Signals: Hello, Po-Wi-Fi
Researchers have developed a way to draw out the small amount of power passed along in Wi-Fi broadcasts. To prove the tech works, the researchers wirelessly powered a fitness tracker from up to 28 feet away.
Amazon Planning 'Ambitious' New PC Game Project? You Bet!
Amazon is looking for more talent to help it tackle 'an ambitious new PC game project.' Amazon Game Studios had previously focused on developing games for mobile.
New Alcohol-Detection Technology Aims To End Drunk Driving: How It Works
The NHTSA shows off mock ups of its alcohol detection system for automobiles. The system has the potential to save about 7,000 lives each year, according to the NHTSA.
Dark Souls 3 First Details And Screenshots Leaked [Video]
Gameplay details and screenshots of Dark Souls 3 leak ahead of E3 -- it seems legit. Dark Souls 3 will arrive on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016 -- a PC release is "negotiable."
Apple Wants Developers To Make Cool Games For The Apple Watch: What Are The Challenges?
Apple is preparing to open up WatchKit in full, which should spawn a host of new native apps and games. But the current WatchKit limitations are the only hurdles standing in the way of game development on the Apple Watch.
Elder Scrolls Online: Everything Gamers Should Know
The Elder Scrolls Online arrives on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 9. Here's what console owners need to know now.
Magic Leap Plans To Open Augmented Reality Platform To Developers
The AR company that aims to bring magic back into the world is about ready to open up to third-party developers. But Magic Leap still isn't ready for a reveal of its AR headset just yet.
Doppler Labs Smart Earbuds Are Hearing Aids For People Who Can Hear... And More
A new Kickstarter campaign is promoting selective hearing. Doppler Labs' Here earbuds filter out unwanted sounds so its wearer hear only what they want to hear.
Galaxy S6 Clear View Scratched Display? Samsung Will Replace Your Screen For Free: Here Are The Details
Samsung has acknowledged that its Clear View cases can scuff of the faces of Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones. Just make sure the Clear View case really is the cause of the abrasion before sending it to Samsung.
Google, Levi Strauss Team Up To Bring You Smart Clothes: Hello, Project Jacquard
Google and Levi's are spinning a new thread in the market for wearable technology. Google's Project Jacquard makes use of conductive yarns to develop smart clothes, which essentially serve as touch-sensitive surfaces capable of interacting with mobile devices.
Official: Microsoft Windows 10 Will Arrive July 29
The software maker has officially announced the release date of Windows 10, but kept mum over the pricing.
Now On Tap Is Probably The Biggest Announcement At Google I/O 2015: Here's Why
In setting the tone for the next 12 months after the developers conference, Google gave a preview of possibly one of Android's biggest features planned for release this year. Google Now On Tap changes everything, doing so all in app.
'Halo 3 ODST' Is Free For Some 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' Owners
343 Industries is gifting codes of the newly launched 'Halo 3: ODST' remaster for the Master Chief Collection. For those who don't qualify for free copies of the game, it will be offered soon for $5.
Don't Panic! Apple Watch Irregular Heart Rate Tracking Is Intentional And Here's Why
Apple explains the rates at which the Apple Watch checks heart BPM. Even though the irregularity isn't caused by a bug, there may be just a little bit more to the story.
