Articles by Vincent Lanaria
The Original Xbox's Biggest Duke Controller Is Heading To The Xbox One And Windows 10 Soon
It's official: The Duke is making its way to the Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs, giving original Xbox owners a good dose of nostalgia of the huge controller.
Minecraft Better Together Update Brings Cross-Platform Play To Xbox One, Windows, And More, Except PlayStation 4
'Minecraft' Better Together update is rolling out to the Xbox One, Windows, VR, and mobile, and it's bringing them all together via cross-platform play. No PlayStation 4 in the list, though.
'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' Guide: How To Get Ash's Pikachu And Pikashunium Z
Attention, 'Pokémon Sun' and 'Moon' players: Ash's Pikachu is now up for grabs via Mystery Gift. To make things even better, they come with the Z-Crystal Pikashunium Z.
You Can Finally Disable The Annoying Bixby Button On Your Samsung Galaxy S8 And Note 8
Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 owners now have the option to disable the Bixby button via the latest update, but remapping the dedicated key is still not allowed.
Moto G4 Plus To Receive Android 8.0 Oreo After All: G4, G4 Play Still Stuck With Nougat, Though
It's official: Motorola announces that Moto G4 Plus owners will get Andoid 8.0 Oreo after all. However, Moto G4 and G4 Play owners will have to be content with Nougat.
Waymo vs Uber: Alphabet Pushes To Postpone Legal Battle Over Self-Driving Car Secrets
After acquiring the 'due diligence' report from Uber, Alphabet is now asking to postpone the trial scheduled in October, saying it needs 'additional time to pursue this mountain of new evidence.'
Here's How The Armor Emblazoned With A Hate Symbol Got Into 'Destiny 2' According To Bungie
Bungie now has an explanation for the hate symbol that made it into 'Destiny 2,' from how it happened to how it got past its watchful eye.
If Players Would Behave, Then 'Overwatch' Updates Might Come Sooner, Blizzard Says
In Blizzard's latest Developer Update, 'Overwatch' director Jeff Kaplan addresses the rising toxicity in the game, saying that rollout of updates, new features, heroes, maps, and animated shorts are slowing down because of some players' bad behavior.
New Nintendo 2DS XL Poké Ball Edition Unveiled, And It Just Inspires You To Catch 'Em All
Nintendo is making the upcoming 'Pokémon Ultra Sun' and 'Ultra Moon' and 'Pokémon Gold' and 'Silver' a little more special with the Poké Ball edition of the New 2DS XL. There's a Pikachu edition in store too.
Can Pregnant Women Drink Low Amounts Of Alcohol? Maybe, But Maybe Not
Researchers aim to determine whether or not light drinking is safe for pregnant women, including how much is fine. However, the consensus is still to avoid alcohol completely during pregnancy.
About 5.3 Billion Bluetooth Devices At Risk Of Malware Via 'BlueBorne' Exploit
Security firm Armis says a newly identified Bluetooth exploit called 'BlueBorne' is putting almost 5.3 billion devices in danger of malware, including Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux devices.
Google's Safe Browsing Tool Keeps More Than 3 Billion Devices Away From Malware And Phishing
Google has proudly announced that its Safe Browsing tool is protecting more than 3 billion devices from malicious websites that attempt to phish users or install malware.
Essential PH-1 Drop Test: Does The Titanium And Ceramic Essential Phone Survive? [Video]
JerryRigEverything is at it again, finding out just how durable today's smartphones are, but this time around, it's a rare drop test involving the Essential PH-1.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Too Expensive? Then The Cheaper LG V30 Could Be Just The Thing
The LG V30 is reportedly going to be cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which could be what budget-conscious consumers have been looking for.
Super Mario 64 Online Lets Up To 24 Users Play Together - Until Nintendo Takes It Down, At Least
'Super Mario 64 Online' is just the thing for gamers who wants to pick up the old-school Nintendo 64 title again. What's more, they can even play with up to 24 people with the ROM hack.
HTC U11's Edge Sense To Be More Than Just A Squeeze Gimmick Thanks To User Customizations
Remember HTC U11's gimmicky squeeze feature? Well, an Edge Sense update is rolling out, and it's aiming to turn the tide with user customizations.
Huawei Beats Apple, Becomes The Second Largest Smartphone Maker Behind Samsung
Huawei has taken Apple's spot as the second largest smartphone brand in the world, but despite the strong market performance, it's still significantly behind Samsung.
iPhone 8's Rumored $1,000 Starting Price Too Much? You Can Probably Blame Samsung For That
The word in town is the iPhone 8 will hit the shelves with a $1,000 starting price, and that high price point could be because of Apple's transition to OLED panels and Samsung's dominance in the display market.
No, Google's Pixel 2 Won't Have The So-Called Snapdragon 836 Chip
The highly anticipated Google Pixel 2 is rumored to go official with a Snapdragon 836 under the hood, but now sources 'familiar with Qualcomm's plans' say otherwise.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Is A Beast ... With A Wonky Facial Recognition Lock
A word to the wise, don't rely on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8's facial recognition for security. Why? Because a simple photo can outsmart it.
The iPhone 8's Official Release Date Is Sept. 22, Carrier Says: Rumor
According to O2, a UK carrier, the iPhone 8 has a Sept. 22 release date. If that's indeed the case, then Apple's upcoming flagship will be up for grabs in just a few weeks.
Xiaomi's Mi Calculator Is Now Available On The Play Store: Here's Why You Should Care
Xiaomi's Mi Calculator is now up for grabs over at the Play Store. While calculators aren't exactly groundbreaking Android apps, the Mi Calculator does an impressive job in providing a plethora of functions in a clean UI.
Destiny 2 News Roundup: Live Action Trailer, Reddit-like Companion App, PS4 Download Availability, And More
'Destiny 2' is making the headlines, from the new live action trailer 'New Legends Will Rise' to the updated companion app that now sports some Reddit-like features.
IFA 2017: Samsung Unveils Gear Fit 2 Pro, Gear Sport, And Gear IconX (2018)
Samsung's new fitness wearables have been officially revealed, and this time, they're targeting swimmers too with the Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport. There's also an updated Gear IconX (2018) wireless earbuds in the mix.
Nintendo Switch Game Library Expands With A Ton Of Neat Nindies, AKA Indie Games
Nintendo Switch is really turning out to be the platform for indie games, or as the company likes to call them, 'Nindies.' That said, there's a plethora of titles coming to the hybrid console soon.
Overwatch Update Doles Out Character Buffs, Makes Roadhog Fans A Bit Happier
The latest 'Overwatch' update came with some welcome character buffs for Roadhog, Junkrat, Widowmaker, and Orisa. However, they still don't make Roadhog as powerful as before he got hit with the damage nerf.
YouTube Gets A Makeover, Vertical Video Support, And A Brand New Logo For The First Time Ever
Google has revamped YouTube desktop website and mobile app, giving it a cleaner overall look and adding in a couple of handy features. The update even includes a new and somewhat overdue logo.
PlayStation VR Price Drop Is Just The Thing For Late Adopters
The PlayStation VR price drop is what late adopters have been waiting for, giving unsure PS4 gamers all the more reason to jump into Sony's virtual reality platform.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8's Screen Gets An A+ From DisplayMate, Its Highest Grade Ever
Samsung has another A+ from DisplayMate in the bag thanks to the Galaxy Note 8's screen. That just goes to show how impressive the smartphone maker's OLED technology really is.
Galaxy Note 7 Owners, Here's What You Need To Know About Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 Trade-in Promo
Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 trade-in promo is just the thing for former Galaxy Note 7 owners, allowing them to get discounts of up to $425, but it's not exactly black and white.
