Articles by Ted Ranosa
Stranger Things Season 3: Official Trailer Is Out And Something Strange Is About To Happen, Of Course
Netflix has just released the latest trailer for third season of 'Stranger Things.' The nearly three-minute clip shows Eleven and the gang dealing with the threat of a new monster and a potentially corrupt town mayor.
Kaspersky Lab Claims Apple Limited Parental Control App After Launching iOS Screen Time Feature
Apple has received a new antitrust complaint, this time from Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab. The iPhone maker had allegedly taken the company's parental control app off the App Store to give its own iOS feature an unfair advantage.
Cell-Inspired Particle Robot Works Without Centralized Control
Columbia University and MIT researchers have developed particle robots capable of moving together as a collective. The team drew inspiration from living cells that can move as a group but not individually.
These Are The World's Most Expensive Cities According To EIU's Worldwide Cost Of Living Report
Analytics firm Economist Intelligence Unit has released its list of the world's most expensive cities to live. Paris, Hong Kong, and Singapore all ranked in the number 1 spot this year.
Mammals Had Developed Unique Arms Before The Dinosaurs Existed
Scientists in the United States may have found an explanation as to how mammals ended up with diverse sets of arms. They believe the animals already had this trait some 30 million years before the earliest dinosaurs even existed.
Qualcomm Introduces New QCS400 Chip That Can Make Smart Speakers Easier To Talk To
Qualcomm's new QSC400 series promises to give smart speakers more power than they have ever had before. The chips feature a quad-core CPU, an Adreno GPU, a Hexagon DPS, and Qualcomm's signature AI Engine.
Google Stadia Streaming Service Introduces High-Framerate, Low-Latency Cloud Gaming
Google has unveiled its newest offering, the Stadia game streaming service, at the Game Development Conference 2019. The company promises to give gamers a single online platform to download, play, and share games at high-speeds.
Google Tasks Introduces Time-Based Reminders, Import From Inbox And Gmail
Google has added brand-new features to Google Tasks such as time-based notifications and import. The company hopes to turn the app into a single destination where users can keep track of what they need to do in G Suite.
Plano In North Texas Tops List Of Happiest Cities In The US 2019
WalletHub lists Plano in Northern Texas as the 'happiest city in America' for 2019. The city edged out big market cities such as New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
Want A Nintendo Gaming Smartphone? Reports Say Your Wish Might Just Come True
Rumors about a possible Nintendo gaming smartphone is making the rounds on the internet. The Japanese video game maker is reportedly considering entering the gaming handset market to compete with Razer and Xiaomi.
Netflix Will Not Make Its Movies And Shows Available To Apple's TV Service
The hype train behind Apple's upcoming video streaming platform is set to hit its climax when it is finally unveiled on March 25. However, one popular brand that will not be joining in on the fun is Netflix.
Pediatricians Issue New Advice To Prevent Food Allergies In Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics has come out with a new guideline on how parents can prevent their children from developing food allergies and other allergic conditions. The key lies in the early introduction of allergenic foods to young children's diet.
Coffee Compounds May Stop Prostate Cancer Growth
Kahweol acetate and cafestol, two hydrocarbons found in Arabica coffee, showed a potential to retard the growth of prostate cancer in mice. Researchers are now looking at the possibility of using the compounds to prevent cancer development in humans.
Teens Now Using Google Docs As Chat App
Some teenagers have discovered a way to turn Google Docs into a makeshift messaging app. They would take advantage of the different collaborative features of the online office suite to secretly chat with each other.
New Genetic Analysis May Have Finally Revealed Identity Of Jack The Ripper
Researchers in the United Kingdom claim to have found new evidence that could finally reveal Jack the Ripper's true identity. The study involved DNA testing of semen sample retrieved from one of the crime scenes in 1888.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Battery Life: Here's What To Expect If You're A Heavy User
In the battle for battery life, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus boasts longer-lasting usage time than other S10 series smartphones. The key lies in the unit's 4,100 mAh battery pack.
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla Model Y: 300 Miles On Single Charge, $47K Price Tag
Tesla debuted its latest creation, the Model Y, at an event in Los Angeles this week. The new all-electric SUV is capable of reaching 300 miles on a single charge.
Compound Found In Green Tea May Reverse Alzheimer's Symptoms
Scientists have identified two compounds found in green tea and carrots that can help retard the effects of Alzheimer's disease in mice. The team believes these components can have the same effects on human sufferers as well.
How To Enable Dark Mode On Chrome 73 For Mac
Google Chrome users will now enjoy several new features with the Chrome 73 update, one of which is the Dark Mode. It is already available to download for Windows, Mac, and Linux OS.
US Orders Immediate Grounding Of Boeing 737 MAX 8, MAX 9
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all Boeing 737 Max 8 and Max 9 in the United States. The move came after days of mounting pressure from various groups to halt all flights involving these jets.
Meet Q, The First Genderless Voice: Here's How It Sounds
Danish companies Virtue Nordic and Copenhagen Pride have developed a new program that produces a genderless voice. The technology makes it possible for digital voice assistants such as Alexa and Cortana to sound gender-neutral.
#Trashtag Is The Latest Viral Challenge Everyone Must Try
The new Trashtag Challenge calls on people to clean up their neighborhoods. They need to take before and after photos and share them online using the hashtag #Trashtag.
Spotify Files EU Antitrust Complaint Against Apple Over App Store Fees
Apple is facing another antitrust complaint from Spotify for alleged unfair collection of App Store fees. The Swedish music streaming service accused the iPhone maker of engaging in practices that stifle innovation and limit the choice for consumers.
Crime-Tracking Apps Alert Users Of Nearby Danger In Real Time But Use Comes With Side Effects
Citizen is a crime alert app that automatically sends push notifications to users about dangerous incidents in their immediate area. The service is available in Baltimore, New York City, San Francisco, and most recently, in Los Angeles.
Facebook Sues Ukrainian Hackers Who Used Quiz Apps To Steal User Data
Two Ukrainian men are facing charges from Facebook for stealing private data from users. The culprits allegedly hid their malicious plug-ins in the form of popular quiz apps.
Misconfigured Box Account Probable Culprit In Confidential Data Leak Involving Apple, Other Tech Companies
Cybersecurity firm Adversis has discovered a vulnerability in the file-sharing system of Box. The company said hundreds of thousands of corporate documents and files are left exposed to a potential data breach.
Jaguar Attacks Woman Who Took A Selfie Beyond Zoo Enclosure
An Arizona woman was taken to the hospital after she had been attacked by a jaguar at a local zoo. The victim had reportedly climbed over the fence of an enclosure to take a photo with the wild animal.
Samsung Pay Adding Cryptocurrencies For 10 Million Users To Broaden International Reach
Samsung is planning to add more cryptocurrencies to Samsung Pay. The company hopes to give the mobile payments service a significant boost by integrating digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cosmo Coins.
Octopath Traveler Prequel Coming To Android And IOS
Square Enix announced a new 'Octopath Traveler' game for Android and iOS devices. 'Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent' will serve as a prequel to the original Nintendo Switch.
Apple Is Giving 10 Percent Bonus When You Load Money To Your Account For App Store, iTunes Purchases
Apple is offering App Store and iTunes users a 10 percent bonus when they load up funds to their Apple ID accounts. The promo is available to all U.S. users from Mar. 10 to Mar. 14.
