Articles by Santiago Tiongco
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Now Getting Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
It definitely took a long while but as they all say, it’s better late than never. Users of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 under AT&T will finally be getting the next Android OS 6.0, Marshmallow, on their devices.
New 'No Man's Sky' Trailer 'Explore' Shows Glimpse Of Its Vast Universe [Video]
A new 'No Man’s Sky' trailer has just landed, featuring the main core component of the space exploration game, aptly titled Explore. 'No Man’s Sky' is slated for an official release, after four long years, this Aug. 9.
Report: Google Scrapped Oculus Rift Competitor, But It's Still Developing A Standalone VR Headset
We are all well aware of Google’s foray into the industry of VR through its currently available tech, Cardboard and Daydream. Reports, however, are speculating that a third option may be under way.
AT&T BlackBerry Priv Finally Starts Getting Android Marshmallow
Good news for BlackBerry Priv users on the AT&T mobile carrier plan. The company just released a much-awaited update for your devices. This brings the device’s Android OS to the current Marshmallow 6.0 version, available now via OTA updates.
Microsoft Unwraps Professional Degree Program, Lets Graduates Earn A 'Résumé-Worthy Credential'
Microsoft will launch a new Professional Degree Program that lets interested individuals garner a certified online degree from highly demanded tech fields. The program equips applicants with the necessary skills and knowledge to help them excel in related fields.
Blood-Red 'Gears Of War 4' Xbox One S Officially Revealed
Xbox is taking the wraps off its latest custom-designed hardware that features the new Xbox One S console. Inspired by upcoming 'Gears of War 4,' the new Xbox console showcases a tough-built appearance lifted from the game.
Nvidia 'VR Funhouse' Arrives On PC Via Steam
Nvidia just launched its own VR game to the public that simulates a real-life carnival setting with, of course, the necessary mini games included. Nvidia’s self-published game features Nvidia PhysX capabilities as well as Nvidia’s extensive Gameworks engine.
Google Holding Indie Games Festival This September In San Francisco
In celebration and continued patronage of indie games, Google will be hosting an Indie Games Festival this September in San Francisco. The event will feature up and coming independent games produced by some of best developers in U.S. and Canada.
Sci-Fi Platformer 'Headlander' Landing On PS4, PC: Release Date, Trailer And More
Double Fine recently announced that its 70s-inspired sci-fi platformer game, 'Headlander,' is landing soon on PS4s and PCs. The game features retro-style graphics, colorful 2D-scrolling levels and a weird but truly humorous gameplay concept.
Adobe Lightroom Mobile App Gets Significant Improvements: iOS Raw Support, Android Pro Camera
Adobe is ramping up the features found in its Lightroom app for Apple and Android devices. Through these additions, photographers on the go will be able to use powerful desktop functionalities right in the palm of their hands.
Volkswagen Recall Plan For 3.0-Liter Diesel Cars Rejected: California Says Proposal Is 'Substantially Deficient'
Volkswagen’s long-running involvement in some 85,000 reported cases of cheating in emission tests continues after proposals to provide a working fix for larger engines were rejected by California’s air-regulation board this Wednesday. It’s back to the drawing boards for the company.
Skype Launches Alpha Client For Linux Users, Offers Calling On Chrome And Chromebooks
Skype is refurbishing its Linux-based application to a new and improved Alpha build that adds more functionalities to the base program. In addition, the company is also bringing its previously Windows-limited free calling plugin to Chromebook and Linux systems.
Acer Chromebase 24 AIO Now Available: Specs, Pricing Options And More
Acer is expanding options for business professionals and is now offering an entry-level Chromebase 24. This much affordable version carries most of the AIO capabilities of previous Chromebase products.
HTC Nexus 9 Reportedly Getting Android 7.0 Nougat Soon
Owners of the HTC Nexus 9 would be glad to know that their devices might be soon upgrading to the upcoming Android OS, Nougat. A mobile carrier update suggests that the feature is inbound for these tablets.
Free-To-Play MMO 'Trove' Heading To Xbox One, PS4 This Fall
'Trove' is expanding onto all gaming platforms very soon and it’s been a long time coming! Developer Trion Worlds recently announced that its MMO voxel-inspired title is making an appearance on PS4 and Xbox One consoles this fall.
Sonos Unveils First NYC Flagship Retail Store: Speakers, Listening Rooms And More
Sonos is setting up shop in New York, bringing the first of its flagship retail stores into the city. Consumers will soon be able to experience what Sonos’ audio products can do for their homes without even leaving the store.
Google's Project Fi Users Get Faster International Data Speeds, New Subscribers Get $150 Off Nexus 6P
Google is upgrading its experimental data provider service, Project Fi, to faster speeds in international roaming. In addition, new subscribers can get discounts of up to $150 off their next purchase of the Nexus 6P for a limited time.
'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Update 1.13 Available For Xbox One, PS4: New Game Mode And More
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' recently received a major update in preparation for its upcoming DLC, Descent. Update 1.13 augments additional support for incoming Descent content, as well as a couple of in-game changes to further improve 'CoD' gameplay.
Microsoft, GE Team Up To Develop Industrial IoT Cloud
The first of the efforts made by the newly established partnership between Microsoft and GE has been unveiled to the public. Both companies are in the works of targeting industrial sectors by providing IoT capabilities to these fields.
Anki's AI-Powered Robot Cozmo Will Come With Substantial SDK And Easy-To-Understand Lines Of Code
Anki aims to revolutionize the way we look at robotics by bringing it to the masses’ fingertips. To make AI coding much easier, a purported novice-friendly SDK will ship with Cozmo once the cutesy robotic companion launches this coming October.
HTC Desire 10 Rumored To Go Official Late September
A trusted leaker in the world of HTC handsets has just tweeted that the company may be pushing out a new HTC Desire by the end of Q3. The supposed phone will feature specifications similar to the flagship HTC 10.
Confirmed: 'Tekken 7' Will Run At 60fps, 1080p On PS4
Bandai Namco’s longest-running arcade series, 'Tekken 7,' is slated to launch on PS4, Xbox One and PC platforms by next year. In a recent Twitter exchange, a few specifics of the game’s features on PS4 were unofficially released.
'Fallout 4' DLC Vault-Tec Workshop First Look Scheduled For July 12
The upcoming Vault-Tec Workshop DLC for 'Fallout 4' is set to be released this month. While the exact dates have yet to be revealed, Bethesda will be offering fans a sneak peek of what’s in store on July 12.
Google Chrome Speed Performance: How To Make The Browser Faster
It’s without a doubt that we can say Google Chrome is the much preferred browser worldwide. As such, here are some effective ways to further improve the browser’s performance and generally enhance a user’s browsing experiences.
Sci-Fi Sandbox 'Starbound' Prepared For Full Launch On July 22
It’s finally happening! After about five years of development, with a successful crowdfunding and early access on Steam enabled, 'Starbound' is gearing up for the stable 1.0 version this coming July 22.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Tweets That A 'Masterplan' Is In The Works
Tesla has been taking flak the past couple of weeks because of a fatal car accident tied to its autopilot vehicles. In an effort to keep the company afloat amid negative publicity, Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted an upcoming 'Masterplan' reveal.
AMD Fixes RX 480 Power Draw Issue As Promised With 16.7.1 Driver
As promised, AMD has released its software solution for the RX 480’s power draw issues uncovered just last week. Driver update 16.7.1 delivers the fixes as intended, alongside a few performance tweaks that provide overall smoother gameplay.
Microsoft Rewords Xbox Play Anywhere Details, Changes Its Promise
Microsoft previously announced its plans to launch a feature that lets consumers buy any future game once and play it on either Windows PC or Xbox One, interchangeably. Somewhere along the way, though, a few key words have been changed.
'Overwatch' Sudden Death Mode Getting Tweaked, Then Removed Next Season
'Overwatch' is listening to its massive fan base and is pushing plans to remove its Sudden Death feature. While it won’t be occurring immediately, the company has, however, tweaked a few schematics of it in preparation for its much-appreciated removal.
Android Co-Founder Rich Miner Starting Google Education Project
Google is positively interested in improving education sectors in the country, and its new academically focused arm proves just as much. This education project will be headed by Google Ventures general partner, Rich Miner, moving forward.
