Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Microsoft Surface Pro 3's Battery Life Draining Quickly Again After August Firmware Update Reintroduced Issues
Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is hit with battery drain issues again after August's firmware update. The problem first appeared in models with Simplo cells, but this time around, the affected units are packing in LGC ones.
GoPro Hero5 vs. GoPro Hero4: Quick Comparison To Let You Know If You Should Upgrade
The GoPro Hero5 Black and Hero5 Session are officially here, but are they worth an upgrade from the Hero4 Black, Hero4 Silver or Hero4 Session?
Amazon Doesn't Give Customers The Best Prices By Default: Pricing Algorithm To Blame
Amazon's pricing algorithm doesn't let online shoppers get the best prices right off the bat, as it steers customers toward products of its own and items of companies that are included in the Fulfilled by Amazon program.
Nikon Enters Action Cam Scene With KeyMission Series: Could It Give GoPro A Run For Its Money?
Nikon unwraps the KeyMission 360, KeyMission 170 and KeyMission 80 action cameras. With these in tow, it looks like GoPro is facing a pretty tough competition.
Google To Unveil New Smartphone On Oct. 4: Pixel, Pixel XL About To Be Revealed?
Google will announce its next smartphone on Oct. 4 at an upcoming hardware event in San Francisco, and it could be the Pixel or Pixel XL or both.
Sony Xperia X Compact Preorders Are Up Via Amazon: Specs, Price, Release Date And More
It's official: You can now preorder the Sony Xperia X on Amazon, but before you do, here's a quick look at what the small smartphone has in store, from specs and price to the release date.
Some iPhone 7 Users Report Hissing Noises: Just What Did Apple Put Under The Hood?
Some iPhone 7 units in the wild are making hissing noises, according to Apple users. It's still unclear what exactly causes it, but the speculations have been narrowed down to coil noise or coil whine and interference with the speakers.
iPhone 7 Home Button Problems: Winter Is Coming And Here's Why It Could Be A Problem
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Home button won't work without skin contact. It doesn't seem to be much of an issue at first, but during winter, it might turn out to be a big problem after all.
Google Street View Blurs Cow's Face For Bovine Privacy: Hilarity Ensues, But It Shows Face Recognition Technology Needs Work
Google Street View blurs an ordinary cow's face as it was grazing, and as expected, the bovine puns started coming in. Hilarity aside, it shows that the company's face recognition technology needs some tweaks.
Apple Fans Prefer iPhone 7 Plus To iPhone 7, And Most Of Them Want The Smartphone In Black
The Apple fans have spoken, and they want the iPhone 7 Plus in Black or Jet Black. Without the Space Gray color option and the absence of dual cameras in the iPhone 7, this is a somewhat expected outcome.
Motorola Convinces 'Apple Loyalists' That The Moto Z Is Better Than The iPhone 7 Thanks To Moto Mods
Motorola wants everyone to 'skip the sevens,' particularly the iPhone 7. To do just that, it launched a video that shows off how it convinces 'Apple loyalists' to switch to the Moto Z and its Moto Mods.
Twitter Goes Beyond Tweets With Video Streaming Apps For Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV And Xbox One
Twitter is stepping into the video streaming game with new apps for the Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Xbox One, offering plenty of content from Vine and Periscope, to name a few.
ZTE Top Crowdsourced Ideas Are In: AR-Powered Diving Mask, Sticky Smartphone And Android Glove
The results are in, and the top crowdsourced ideas of ZTE's Project CSX include the self-adhesive smartphone, the Powerglove and the interactive diving mask.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 Owners Can Now Claim Their $30 Refund: Here's How
Nvidia is settling the memory issue surrounding the GeForce GTX 970, and that means eligible customers in the United States can now claim a $30 refund.
The USB Killer Destroys Computers, And It Only Costs About $56
The USB Killer is the perfect device to fry modern devices with a USB port, but it's not for malicious purposes. Rather, it's to help manufacturers iron out a serious vulnerability.
You Can Now Ask Amazon's Alexa What's Trending On Twitter
Amazon's Alexa can now tell you what's trending on Twitter and read out items on your Timeline, including Retweets, Likes and Mentions via voice commands.
Here's How To Charge Your iPhone 7 And Listen To Music At The Same Time, But It Costs A Pretty Penny
Can't charge your iPhone 7 and listen to music at the same time? Well, here are a couple of ways to get around that problem, but it's going to cost extra.
Galaxy Note 7 Recall Now Official As Samsung Starts Cooperating With CPSC
Samsung made the Galaxy Note 7 recall official by finally working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency will help in carrying out the exchange program with the proper procedures.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) With S Pen Press Renders Get Leaked
Press renders of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) that's said to come with an S Pen have leaked out. While it's pretty much like the current Galaxy Tab A, it's a whole deal more capable.
Google To Acquire Apigee For $625 Million: Why Does The Company Want The API Specialist?
Google will buy API specialist Apigee for roughly $625 million to improve its efforts in providing services to its corporate customers, essentially taking a step forward in its next business venture.
Apple Watch Series 2 vs. Samsung Gear S3: Battle Of The Latest Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 2 has just been unwrapped, and the Samsung Gear S3 is expected to launch this year, but before the smartwatches start hitting shelves, here's a comparison to see how the two fare against each other.
Google Maps Gets Uber Alternatives: Ride-Hailing Options Now Include Lyft, Gett Too
Google Maps is no longer limited to Uber when it comes to ride-haling options. Lyft and Gett are now joining the scene, effectively making the app an all-in-one place for various booking services.
It's Official: MacOS Sierra Now Has A Release Date, And It's This September
Apple has finally announced a solid release date for the new macOS Sierra, and it's coming this September. Before bidding adieu to OS X, here are the new features in store, including Siri integration, Universal Clipboard and more.
Apple Sneakily Increases iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4 And iPad Mini 2 Storage, Reduces iPad Pro Price
Without an announcement, Apple is raising the storage options across the iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and iPad mini 2 models, and it's also lowering the 12.9- and 9.7-inch iPad Pro prices.
Apple Watch Series 2 Features WatchOS 3, Swim-Proof Capability And 'Pokémon GO' Of Course
Apple Watch Series 2 has been unwrapped, and not only does it sport watchOS 3, GPS and swim-proofing for fitness buffs but it also features 'Pokémon GO' for gamers.
Xbox One Update: Preview Members Get Multiplayer Features Clubs, LFG On Xbox Live
Xbox One Preview members now get to enjoy the promised multiplayer features Clubs and Looking for Group or LFG on Xbox Live, with Arena following soon.
AT&T, Qualcomm Want Drones To Stay Online Even When They're Beyond Line Of Sight Via LTE Networks
AT&T and Qualcomm look at future where drones can operate outside the line of sight and stay connected to the internet using the carrier's LTE networks.
Amazon Fire TV Update: Netflix And HBO GO Now Part Of Universal Search, Alexa Voice Control Improved
Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick gets a welcome update that expands the universal search feature to include big names such as Netflix and HBO GO and improves Alexa voice controls.
Google Shows Off Chrome 53 Battery Life, Speed Improvements Via Microsoft's Surface Book
Google Chrome 53 is a whole deal faster and more efficient in terms of battery life, and to make sure that's clear, the company launched a video that highlights the new version's improvements on Microsoft Surface Books.
Snapchat's AR Device Might Be In The Works Already
Snapchat's latest move is arguably the biggest indication that the company is indeed moving beyond software and working on a physical device for augmented reality.
