Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Want To Speed Up Your Android Phone By Up To 15 Percent? Uninstall Facebook
There's a simple, quick way to improve the performance of your Android smartphone: uninstall Facebook. An online user was able to figure out that removing the social media app can speeds up one's device by 15 percent.
‘Street Fighter V’ Final Beta Gets A Date As Capcom Unveils New Story Modes
Capcom has revealed the final beta date of 'Street Fighter V' along with new story modes: Character Stories and Cinematic Story Expansion. This will be the last opportunity to test the game before the official release.
Insomniac Games Teases Underwater Adventure Game For Its Next Project: What Could It Be?
Insomniac Games has just uploaded a teaser trailer that hints at an upcoming underwater adventure game. Dubbed 'What's Next?' the footage shows various debris and creatures under the sea, ending with the vague message 'dive deeper.'
Mozilla Firefox 44 Now Comes With Intrusive Push Notifications That Appear Even When The Site Is Closed
Mozilla has launched the Firefox 44 update, and it came with push notifications for the desktop browser that pop up even when a site is closed.
How To Broadcast Live GoPro Video Footage On Twitter’s Periscope
Twitter and GoPro recently worked together to add Periscope integration to the Hero4 Silver and Black 4K series. Because of that, people can now broadcast live with the action cameras. Here's how.
Microsoft And Apple Go After News Delivery Service Market With News Pro And Apple News Subscription Content
To make a mark on the online news scene, Microsoft launched the Bing-powered News Pro for the iOS, while Apple reportedly sets its eye on a subscription-based system for its News app.
‘The Division’ Storyline Details Revealed: Three Story Threads Revolve Around Virus, Faction And Restructuring
Associate Creative Director at Ubisoft Massive Julian Gerighty reveals in an interview with Xbox On that 'The Division' involves three different story threads. These tackle the virus, factions and restructuring.
Snapchat Is Giving Its Chat Interface A Major Overhaul, Will Make It More Like Messenger And Hangouts
Snapchat's new chat interface has surfaced online, revealing what looks like other traditional messaging apps. Both new and improved features are also set to roll out, including a better way to send photos and the option to send stickers.
WhatsApp Users Panic On Social Media As World’s Most Popular Messaging App Goes Down In Multiple Countries
The world's most popular messaging app WhatsApp goes down in numerous countries, causing a portion of its 900 million user base to panic and take things to social media, particularly on Twitter.
Microsoft Makes Its CNTK Deep Learning Software More Accessible To Developers By Posting It On GitHub
Microsoft has relocated its repository of Computational Network Toolkit (CNTK) deep-learning software from CodePlex to GitHub, making it accessible to many other developers. According to the team, it wants to let other researchers have the same resources it has.
The Air Bonsai Levitating Mini Tree Is The Future Of Gardening
Gardening and technology have been combined, resulting in what Hoshinchu calls the Air Bonsai. The floating plant is placed on what's called a 'little star,' and it uses magnetic levitation to hover above the 'energy base.'
General Motors’ Maven vs. Uber vs. Lyft: What’s The Difference?
General Motors has officially launched its own ride-sharing service called Maven. The automaker will roll out a fleet of self-driving cars that riders will be able to unlock, start and customize at a tap of a button.
Tesla Model S Dominates Electric Car Market With Nearly A Quarter Of All Sales
Tesla shoots up in the front lines of the market with none other than the Model S sedan. With that said, the carmaker is chipping away at the sales of luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi.
Samsung Employee Leaks Alleged Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Details: Phones Will Be Waterproof, Have Dual-Pixel Autofocus And Hybrid Dual SIM Slot
A Samsung employee revealed more details about the much-anticipated Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. If the information holds true, the upcoming flagship will sport a waterproof design and a hybrid dual SIM slot that can accommodate a microSD card.
‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops’ Could Bring Backward Compatibility With Xbox Soon
'Call of Duty: Black Ops' could support backward compatibility soon enough, as the 'Annihilation: Pack 3' DLC came up as ready for installation in the Spanish Xbox market.
Apple’s Latest Virtual Reality Hire Hints At A Future Of Cars With 3D Interfaces And Gesture Control
Apple has just hired one of the leading experts of virtual reality in the United States, suggesting that the company has plans to develop a car integrated with 3D interfaces and gesture control.
Apple Project Titan In Trouble As Project Head Leaves The Company For ‘Personal Reasons’
Steve Zadesky, the head of Project Titan, is set to leave Apple, spelling trouble for the company's venture into the electric mobile industry. According to the people familiar with the matter, he made the decision because of 'personal reasons.'
Twitch Bans Users Broadcasting ‘Yandere Simulator’: Here’s Why
Twitch has banned 'Yandere Simulator' from the platform, and the reason leans toward the sexual content and violent nature of the game. The developer is out to get the ban lifted.
Say Hello To The Bacon Emoji, And Other New Emoji Coming To Your Phone In 2016
The cheese character made the headlines of emoji news, and the middle finger icon made an even bigger splash than the dairy product. Now, it's time to welcome the well-loved bacon to the mix.
'Sega 3D Classics Collection' With ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ And Eight Other Games Coming To Nintendo 3DS
Fans of Sega's retro games, April could be one of your biggest months, as the video game developer is going to roll out 'Sega 3D Classics Collection' for the Nintendo 3DS. It'll include games such as 'Sonic The Hedgehog' and 'Thunder Blade,' to name a few.
Nintendo Unveils New Amiibo For ‘Animal Crossing,’ ‘Pokemon’ And ‘Super Smash Bros.’
March is going to be a big amiibo-filled month, as new figures for 'Animal Crossing' and 'Super Smash Bros.' roll out. Amiibo retailers will also get a new supply of those rare Pokemon statues to join the slew of Pikachus.
Nintendo NX Rumor Roundup: 900p Graphics, Subscription-Based Online Service, Backward Compatibility And More
Since the Nintendo NX has been announced, plenty of rumors have been popping up here and there. Here are a couple of the latest ones we've found so far.
Britax Recalls More Than 71,000 Infant Car Seats And Strollers Over Safety Concerns
Britax has announced a recall on infant car seats and strollers because of the safety risks they pose. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages consumers to check their products.
‘Far Cry Primal’ Unveils New Trailer And Behind-The-Scenes To Get You All Riled Up
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for 'Far Cry Primal,' and to keep the ball rolling, the company also published behind-the-scenes footage to give players a closer look at the upcoming survival game set in the Stone Age.
Gibbs’ Biski Amphibious Motorbike Morphs Into A Jet Ski When It Hits Water
Gibbs has demonstrated how Biski works, an amphibious vehicle that can switch between land and water modes at a tap of a button. In other words, it's a combination of a motorbike and a jet ski.
Yik Yak Launches Its Own Web Client: Here’s How To Use It
The popular location-based social network mobile app Yik Yak has come to the Web as a public beta, and Yakkers will be delighted to know that it's already live. Here's how to start yakking on the Web.
‘Bravely Second: End Layer’ Is Hitting The US In April
Nintendo is going to release 'Bravely Second: End Layer' in the United States soon. What's more, it'll come with a Collector's Edition, which includes an art book, a soundtrack CD and the game itself.
Netflix Super Browse Is A Chrome Extension That Makes Those Secret Categories Much Easier To Find
Browsing for genres on Netflix has finally become as easy as pie. Thanks to the developer Cyris who created the Netflix Super Browse. It works both as a Chrome extension and a Firefox add-on.
Startup Promises Two Ubuntu-Powered Tablets For Preorder Starting At $350 Soon
The startup MJ Technology LLC is going to roll out two Ubuntu-powered tablets, and preorders will be up pretty soon. If all goes well, this change of pace in the tablet world would be nice to see.
BMW i3 To Get Mileage Boost, Will Soon Be Able To Drive 120 Miles On A Single Charge: Report
BMW has plans to improve the range of the 2017 BMW i3 by half. This means the compact EV will be able to reach 120 miles compared to the original 81 on a single charge.
