Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Blue Origin Takes To The Skies Again With New Shepard, Crew Capsule 2.0
The test flight for the New Shepard system and Crew Capsule 2.0 was a success. This takes Blue Origin one step closer to beginning its commercial flight operations in the near future.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands DLC Adds Free Mission That Lets You Exterminate The Predator, Earn Exclusive Rewards
The Predator from the 1987 film is coming to 'Ghost Recon: Wildlands.' Players will get to hunt down the extraterrestrial life-form and earn exclusive rewards themed after the movie.
Bing Gets AI-Powered Features To Improve Search Results, Reddit Integration To Help You Scour Subreddits
Microsoft is beefing up Bing with AI-powered features and an integration with Reddit. Now users can get more comprehensive answers and thoroughly search thousands of subreddits.
Geminids Meteor Shower 2017: Tips On How To Watch The Shooting Star Show
The Geminids meteor shower 2017 is about to occur, and it's expected to be one bright celestial display. Here are some tips to watch the shooting stars.
Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor To Be Showcased By Major Smartphone Maker At CES 2018
An under-display fingerprint sensor could become a standard feature on smartphones soon. Synaptics announced that it'll showcase the technology called Clear ID FS9500 in January at CES 2018.
Uber Rider Charged $14,000 For A 20-Minute Trip That Should've Cost Around $20 Only
Uber charged a rider in Canada 18,000 Canadian dollars or $14,000 for a 20-minute trip. The 5-mile ride was supposed to be around $20 only.
iPhone Jailbreak For iOS 11 To Roll Out Soon, And It's All Thanks To Google
A security analyst of Google's Project Zero said he would release an iOS 11 exploit, which could lead to a way to jailbreak iOS 11.1.2. Now he did just that.
Pixel, Pixel 2 Owners Get 'Star Wars,' 'Stranger Things' AR Stickers
'Star Wars' characters and the 'Stranger Things' kids are making their way to the Pixel and Pixel 2 in the form of augmented reality stickers. This is all made possible by Google's AR Stickers app.
Google's 'Appsperiments' Take Smartphone Photography To The Next Level
Google released a trio of 'appsperiments' that'll let users have more fun with their photos and videos. These experimental apps are Storyboard, Selfissimo!, and Scrubbies.
SpaceX To Make 4,800-Pound Delivery To ISS With Reused Falcon 9 Rocket, Dragon Cargo Capsule
SpaceX will make a 4,800-pound delivery to the International Space Station this December, using a reused Falcon 9 rocket and a Dragon spacecraft. This marks the first time the company will launch with a refurbished booster and capsule.
PlayStation Plus Membership Discount Brings Price Down To $39.99
PlayStation fans can avail a PlayStation Plus membership for just $39.99, down from the standard $59.99. This is just perfect for those who want to extend or renew their subscription or take it for a spin for the first time.
OnePlus 5T HD Streaming Not Working On Netflix And Amazon Prime Video, Users Report
The OnePlus 5T may be one heck of a powerful smartphone, but owners report that it can't handle streaming in HD on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Play Movies. It's not a hardware issue, though.
New Jersey Fireball Captured By Police Dash Cam Is Indeed A Meteor
A fireball streaking across the New Jersey sky was captured by a police dash cam. Now the American Meteor Society has confirmed that it's indeed a meteor.
What To Expect From 2018 iPhones: Face ID, Bigger Batteries, And Pre-5G Technology
Face ID is arguably the iPhone X's headlining feature, and according to reports, it's making its way to all the 2018 iPhones. What's more, bigger batteries and pre-5G technology are coming along to boot.
Overwatch's Winter Wonderland Event Is Back With A New Yeti Boss Fight Mode
The Winter Wonderland event of 'Overwatch' is returning, and it's bringing a lot of familiar features, as well as new ones. That includes new skins and a new boss-fight mode called Mei's Yeti Hunt.
Apple Says The Important Thing Is To Be The First To Make Tech 'Fantastic'
For Apple, beating the competition to the punch of a new idea doesn't matter. What's important is being the first to make it 'fantastic,' such as the Face ID and the iPhone X notch.
You Can't Buy Steam Games With Bitcoin Anymore
Steam no longer supports Bitcoin, meaning you can't buy games on the platform with the cryptocurrency anymore. Valve says it's because of the 'volatility' and increasing transaction fees of the virtual money.
The International Space Station Is Teeming With Germs, But That's A Good Thing
The International Space station is filled with germs, but it's possibly a good sign of a healthy spacecraft. Still, it's important to identify these microbes, especially now that humanity has a renewed interest in further space exploration.
Galaxy S9 'Unlikely' To Be Unveiled At CES 2018
It's official: Samsung has said that the Galaxy S9 showing up at CES 2018 is 'unlikely.' That means fans will have to wait a little longer to see the upcoming Galaxy flagship.
iPhone X Falls Behind Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, And Even iPhone 8: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports ranks the iPhone X below the Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8, and even the iPhone 8 in its recommended list of smartphones. That's because its durability and battery life aren't on par with the competition.
Thornton Triceratops Turns Out To Be Its Rarer Cousin The Torosaurus
The Thornton triceratops isn't what everyone thought it was. After paleontologists got a closer look at the fossil, they found out that it was the bones of the rarer torosaurus.
Asus, HP Windows 10 ARM Laptops Powered By Snapdragon 835 Promise Over 20 Hours Of Battery Life
The first Windows 10 ARM laptops are about to roll out. With a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 running things, the Asus NovaGo and HP Envy x2 boast more than 20 hours of battery life on a single charge.
No, Portugal Isn't An Example Of A Future Without Net Neutrality
Portugal was said to be an example of what would happen if there weren't net neutrality rules. However, the claim may have gotten a few points wrong.
Mega Man 11, All X Games Heading To The Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC
The Blue Bomber is making a comeback this 2018 in 'Mega Man 11.' It's heading to the Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, along with all eight 'Mega Man X' games to boot.
Google Home Mini Crashes When Playing Music At Full Volume, Users Report
The Google Home Mini crashes when it's playing songs at high volume, according to users. Google has acknowledge the issue and said that it's working on a fix.
Samsung's Smart Flip Phone W2018 Has The Edge On The Galaxy S8, Galaxy Note 8
The Samsung W2018 has a lot more going on than just its flip phone design. It also has the widest camera lens aperture to date, and to make things even better, it's variable to boot.
iPhone X Powered By Qualcomm Gets Faster LTE Speeds Than Intel Variant
LTE speeds and performance on the iPhone X depend on which model you have. Based on a study, Qualcomm-powered variants can get faster LTE speeds than the Intel versions.
Galaxy S8 Fast Charging Not Working After October Update, Users Report
Fast charging not working on your Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus? If so, you should know that you're not alone, but Samsung has yet to roll out a fix.
Google Trains Home How To Multitask, Teaches Assistant How To Contact Local Home Services
Google Assistant just keeps getting better by the day. On Home, the virtual assistant can now take two commands at a time, and on every platform, it can connect you with local home service providers, such as plumbers and electricians.
Volcano Super-Eruptions Can Send Us Back To A 'Pre-Civilization State': How Long Until The Next One?
A volcanic super-eruption is capable of returning modern society to a 'pre-civilization state.' Researchers now say that the devastating event could happen sooner than expected.
