Articles by Ted Ranosa
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Blue Mail App Developer Sues Apple For Patent Infringement And Antitrust Violation
App developer Blix filed suit against Apple at a Delaware federal court last week. The company claims the iPhone maker took many of the ideas behind Blue Mail and used them to develop the 'Sign in with Apple' feature.
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Northrop To Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Satellite Refuelling Spacecraft On Oct.9
Northrop Grumman and NASA have teamed up to develop a spacecraft that can refuel satellites even while in orbit. The first Mission Extension Vehicle will blast into space on Wednesday, Oct. 9, aboard a Russian delivery rocket.
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Amazon Prime Video Is Back On App Store After Mysterious Disappearance
Amazon announced that Prime Video has been restored in Apple's App Store. The app mysteriously vanished from the marketplace on Friday due to a supposed technical glitch.
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Windows 10 KB4524147 Update May Break Start Menu
The latest Windows 10 KB4524147 update has just been released in the hopes of addressing several issues with a previous patch. However, some users are already reporting new problems related to the update, particularly with their Start menu.
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Canadian Law Firm To Sue Epic Games For 'Knowingly' Creating The 'Very, Very Addictive Game' Fortnite
Montreal-based law firm Calex Légal filed a legal notice against Epic Games for developing the highly addictive game 'Fortnite.' The group alleged that the company failed to inform gamers about the video game's disruptive impacts.
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Bethesda Confirms Limited Release Of 'Fallout Legacy Collection'
Bethesda UK tweeted that the company will indeed release 'Fallout Legacy Collection' later this month. However, the game bundle will only be made available to gamers in Germany and the UK.
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Instagram Launches New 'Threads' Photo Messaging App
Instagram users now have another option to send private messages to their closest friends with the introduction of Threads. The stand-alone app allows people to automatically share their status, location, stories, and other intimate information to their buddies.
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Sony Reveals New Ultra-Fast A9 II Mirrorless Camera With Smarter Autofocus
The Sony A9 II mirrorless camera is set to hit stores in November at around $4,500 a piece. The Mark II features the same high-end specs as the original but with better durability and handling.
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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing 'Disappearing Messages' For Its Next Update
WhatsApp is working on a new 'disappearing messages' feature that will help keep private chats safe from prying eyes. The service is reportedly still in its testing phase and is not yet available to everyone.
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Nintendo Already Working On Switch Lite Version 2, According To FCC Filing
A recent FCC filing showed that Nintendo may be working on a new version of the Nintendo Switch Lite. Some observers believe this might be an attempt by the Japanese game company to address the Joy-Con drift issue.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Makes Use Of Bing Maps, Azure Cloud Platform For Added Realism
Microsoft is set to release its new 'Microsoft Flight Simulator' game sometime in 2020. The game promises to have highly-realistic in-game graphics powered by Bing Maps and Azure cloud platform.
Future iPhones Could Have Glowing Apple Logo As Notification Light
Apple fans could finally see a glowing Apple logo on future iPhone models. The tech company recently filed a patent application for new technology that would turn the iconic rear-facing Apple logo into a notification light.
Rockstar Will Not Release Single-Player DLC For 'Red Dead Redemption 2'
Rockstar Games lead online producer Katie Pica said the company is '100% focused on online right now.' Some observers believe this focus on 'Red Dead Online' means that the company doesn't have any plans to release a single-player DLC.
2020 Toyota Supra Owner Slaps BMW Badges On Newly Delivered Sports Car
An Instagram user shares photos of a 2020 Toyota Supra with its badges replaced with those of BMW's. It's still not clear whether it was done as a joke or not, but some car fans certainly found the stunt hilarious.
Nintendo Switch Lite Users Join Joy-Con Drift Class-Action Complaint
A Pennsylvania-based law firm has included the newly launched Nintendo Switch Lite in its ongoing class-action lawsuit regarding Joy-Con drift. The issue pertains to a defect in Joy-Con controllers that causes them to randomly move and input commands on their own.
Researchers Use Algorithms To Help Robot Dogs Trot Like Real Animals
Virginia Tech engineers are looking into human and animal locomotion to give robots a more natural movement. They've successfully combined control algorithms with sensors that improved the agility, balance, and speed of robotic dogs.
Motorola Will Debut Its Razr Foldable Phone By End Of 2019: Report
A source close to Motorola said the company still plans to debut its Razr foldable phone before the end of 2019. The release is likely to follow the rollout of Samsung's Galaxy Fold, which is already available in the United States.
Thousands Of PCs Infected With Nodersok/Divergent Malware: Report
Microsoft and Cisco Talos have released reports about the threat of a malware known as Nodersok/Divergent. This program often uses existing computer tools, such as NodeJS and WinDivert, to launch malicious behavior in PCs.
Fortnite Is Adding Skill-Based Matchmaking And Bots To The Game
Epic Games is introducing an improved matchmaking system and bots to ‘Fortnite Battle Royale.’ These features will come out along with the game’s v10.40 update.
Update Windows Now To Fix Critical Security Issues, Says Microsoft
Microsoft has warned Windows users about two critical vulnerabilities related to Internet Explorer and Windows Defender. These security issues can be resolved by installing the latest updates for both software.
High-Profile YouTube Creators Hit By Massive Wave Of Account Hijacking: Report
YouTubers flocked to social media to complain about their accounts having been hijacked by hackers. The channel hijackings are reportedly connected to a coordinated phishing attack launched against prominent creators.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk Tweets His Vision For Starship Mega Rocket
Elon Musk tweeted a few photos of SpaceX's Starship Mk1 mega rocket that's currently being developed in Texas. He also answered some fan questions about the spacecraft and the company's upcoming plans for space travel.
Sony Rumored To Release PlayStation 5 Pro Alongside Standard Model
PlayStation fans could see the PS5 Pro debut alongside the standard PS5 model, according to veteran games journalist Zenji Nishikawa. He believes the high-end console could could fetch around $100 to $150 more than the basic model.
WB Games Montréal Teases New Batman Arkham Game
'Batman: Arkham' series developer WB Games Montreal may have just dropped a teaser about a possible new video game. The company recently posted a Batman Day tweet that included a short clip with several hidden images.
iOS 13 Bug Makes 'Fortnite,' 'PUBG Mobile' Unplayable
Several 'Fortnite' and 'PUBG Mobile' players flocked to social media to complain about an iOS 13 bug that's keeping them from playing their games. The problem appears to stem from a three-finger press-and-hold gesture introduced with the iOS update.
Amazon Now Offering Prime Members Free Mobile Game Loot
Amazon Prime members will now be able to receive exclusive in-game items from their favorite mobile games. The first batch is for a permanent Infiltrator set, a Black Magma Parachute, and a Blood Oath-Karabiner 98K for 'PUBG Mobile.'
'Perfectly Real' Manipulated Videos Are Just 6 Months Away, Says Deepfake Pioneer
Deepfake pioneer Hao Li said that digitally manipulated videos could become 'perfectly real' in as early as half a year to a year's time. He cited the emergence of apps such as the Chinese-developed Zao and growing research focus on the field.
Epic Games Announces Fortnite X Batman Crossover Event
'Fortnite' maker Epic Games is launching a weeks-long crossover event featuring DC's legendary Dark Knight. Several Batman-themed items and equipment are in store for players from Sept. 21 to Oct. 6.
Huawei Is Prepared To Add Google Services To Mate 30 'Over One Night' Once Ban Ends
Huawei exec Richard Yu said the company is ready to add Google services to its Mate 30 series once the ban is lifted. This can be done as fast as 'over one night' if need be through an over-the-air update.
French Court Tells Valve To Allow Reselling Of Steam Games
The High Court of Paris has told Valve that it cannot prevent Steam users from reselling their legally purchased digital games. The decision settles a four-year legal battle between the 'Half-Life' maker and a French consumer group.
