Articles by Ted Ranosa
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HTC Debuts Exodus 1S Entry-Level Blockchain Phone
The HTC Exodus 1s is the Taiwanese smartphone maker's second blockchain phone, after the Exodus 1 that was released last year. The new phone features entry-level hardware built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor.
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GTA Superfan Vows To Drive Nonstop Until 'Grand Theft Auto 6' Is Released
A YouTuber has launched an ongoing live stream showing them drive a car in ‘GTA 5’ nonstop. The fan claims that they will continue to play the game until Rockstar launches ‘GTA 6.’
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Los Angeles Fire Department Plans To Increase Its Drone Fleet
The LAFD revealed that it is planning to expand its fleet of drones to help its firefighting and rescue teams in the field. The department currently has a deal with DJI to use the Chinese manufacturer's drones in its operations.
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Bungie Removes Popular Telesto Gun From 'Destiny 2' After Players Discover An Exploit
Destiny 2 players have discovered a way to use the Telesto rifle to charge their character's Super ability. The game exploit forced Bungie to temporarily pull the weapon from all activities.
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Diablo 4, Diablo 2 Remastered Rumored To Be Announced At Next Month's BlizzCon
Blizzard is reportedly preparing an announcement related to the development of 'Diablo 4' and the remastered version of 'Diablo 2.' News about the games are expected to be revealed at the upcoming BlizzCon event on Nov. 1.
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NASA's InSight Lander Is Back To Drilling On Mars After Getting Stuck For 6 Months
NASA has successfully resumed drilling on the Martian surface using the InSight lander's heat probe. The spacecraft encountered problems digging into the planet's soil in February, causing its drilling instrument to get stuck in the rough ground.
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Twitch Streamer Sells 'Leaked' Copies Of 'Call Of Duty Modern Warfare' For $250
A streamer by the name of 'VonGarcon' shared a photo of leaked copies of 'Modern Warfare' on social media. He said he has multiple copies of the game, which he is selling at the inflated rate of $250 a piece.
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Windows 10 1809 October 15 Update Breaks Defender ATP, Says Microsoft
Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows 10 and Windows Server 2019 users against installing Oct. 15 update for the operating system. The patch supposedly forces Windows Defender ATP to stop running and prevent it from sending crucial reporting data.
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SpaceX Submits Request For 30,000 Additional Starlink Satellites
SpaceX is seeking to launch an additional 30,000 Starlink satellites as part of its planned broadband constellation. The company has reportedly submitted 20 filings to the ITU for 1,500 satellites apiece over the past few weeks.
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Riot Games Confirm 'League Of Legends' For Android, iOS In 2020
Riot Games is finally bringing its popular PC game 'League of Legends' to mobile devices and consoles in 2020. It will feature the same MOBA gameplay as the PC original but with a few tweaks.
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Apple Reportedly Told Apple TV+ Creators To Avoid Portraying China In A Bad Light
Apple TV+ content creators were supposedly told by Apple not to portray China in a negative way on any of their shows. The instruction reportedly came directly from company leadership to avoid angering the Chinese government.
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Blizzard Halves Pro 'Hearthstone' Player's Suspension, Returns Prize Money
Blizzard has decided to reduce Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai's suspension from one year to six months. The company will also reinstate the pro player's earnings throughout the 'Hearthstone' Grandmasters Season 2 tournament.
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Cybersecurity Researcher Warns About Tiny Spy Chips Being Implanted In Hardware
An expert from cybersecurity firm FoxGuard claimed to have developed a spy chip that could be placed into the hardware supply chain of companies. The hardware hacker could be built for as low as $200, using easy-to-buy equipment.
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Banned 'Hearthstone' Player Blitzchung Responds To Blizzard's Statement
Controversial Hearthstone player Chung 'Blitzchung' Ng Wai has spoken up about Blizzard's lowering of his suspension period from one year to six months. He said he was grateful for the company's decision as well as for reinstating his earnings.
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Blizzard Is Not Blocking Users From Deleting Their Accounts
A rumor circulating on Twitter alleged that Blizzard was blocking people from deleting their accounts. However, several reports have indicated that this was not the case, and the users could still remove their Blizzard accounts without issue.
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Chevrolet Reveals Corvette C8.R Technical Details
Chevrolet has released more details about the new Corvette C8.R. The racer features a 5.5-liter V8 engine capable of producing 500 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque.
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Nikon Unveils Nine New Lenses For Z-Mount Lens Roadmap
Japanese camera maker Nikon is adding nine new Z-mount compatible lenses to the three that are already part of the docket. These include a 24-105mm,100-400mm, and 105mm Macro lenses.
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Collegiate 'Hearthstone' Players Who Held Up Pro-Hong Kong Protest Sign Drop Out Of Tournament
The three members of the 'Hearthstone' tournament team American University have decided to pull out of the competition. The players had earlier protested Blizzard's suspension of Blitzchung by flashing a pro-Hong Kong protest sign during a live stream.
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Amazon Music App Now Available On Apple TV
Apple users can now download the Amazon Music app on their Apple TVs. The service is currently available for the standard Apple TV HD unit, as well as for Apple TV 4K models running on at least tvOS 12.0.
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Apple Adds Xbox One Controllers To Its Online Store
After introducing support for Xbox One controllers in the latest software update, Apple has now added the wireless gamepads to its online store. The accessories are available for $59.95.
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Intel Ends Kaby Lake-G CPUs With AMD Radeon Vega Graphics
Intel announced that it is bringing an end to its Kaby Lake G series of processors. The introduction of the CPUs was considered a significant event, especially since it marked the partnership between the chipmaker and its biggest rival AMD.
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Steam's 'Remote Play Together' Feature Introduces Online Support For Local Multiplayer Matches
Steam's upcoming 'Remote Play Together' feature offers gamers an opportunity to play local multiplayer titles with their friends over the internet. It will enter its beta on Oct. 21 and will be available for local split-screen, co-op, and multiplayer matches.
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Epic Games Creative Director Teases 'The End' Of 'Fortnite'
Epic Games Creative Director Donald Mustard is dropping hints again on Twitter, changing his location to 'The End.' This had some fans speculating on the potential changes that are in-store for 'Fortnite' and its players.
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Nikon Introduces New Compact Z50 Mirrorless Camera With APS-C Sensor
The Nikon Z50 camera is being billed as a lightweight version of the Z6 and Z7. What makes the new shooter different is its use of an APS-C sensor instead of a full-frame one seen in other mirrorless cameras.
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Blizzard Suspends 'Hearthstone' Player For Supporting Hong Kong Protesters
Blizzard has banned a professional 'Hearthstone' player for airing his support of the ongoing Hong Kong protests via a Grandmasters live stream. The gamer cannot take part in any 'Hearthstone' eSports events for an entire year.
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Apex Legends To Introduce New Zombie-Infested Map For Halloween
A data miner on Twitter shared several details on a possible Halloween event for 'Apex Legends.' The leak hinted at living Legends going up against their undead counterparts in a reskinned map of Kings Canyon.
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Pokémon Sword And Shield Live Stream Reveals New Galarian Pokémon
The recent 24-hour 'Pokémon Sword and Shield' live broadcast revealed a new Pokémon. The creatures that were shown on-screen turned out to be Galarian versions of the horse-type Pokémon Ponyta.
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Microsoft Files Patent For Virtual Reality Floor Mat
Microsoft is reportedly working on a virtual reality floor mat, based on a recent patent filing. The company plans to use the mat as a boundary marker for when players are using their VR/AR headsets.
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Apple Adds Four New Games To Apple Arcade, Including 'Pilgrims'
Apple has rolled out four new game titles for the Apple Arcade. These include Amanita Design's playful adventure game 'Pilgrims' and Bossa Studios first-person puzzle solver 'The Bradwell Conspiracy.'
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Sony To Roll Out PS4 System Software Update 7.00 This Week
PlayStation is set to release system software update 7.00 for the PS4 this week. The patch will feature several upgrades such as better support Party and Remote Play use.
