Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Twitter Employees Vent Off Layoff Frustrations On Twitter As Jack Dorsey Cuts Down Workforce By 8 Percent
New Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, lets go of up to 336 employees, cutting down the workforce approximately by 8 percent. Twitter employees who are affected by the layoffs voice out their frustrations on the social media platform.
Google Launches Chrome 46 With Security Improvements And Developer Tools
Google releases Chrome 46, and it comes with a new set of developer tools and security fixes. The tech firm will also be cutting down its security states from four to three, hoping to prompt website operators to switch from HTTP to HTTPS sooner.
Skybuds Wireless Earbuds Ditches Bluetooth To Become ‘Truly Wireless’
Alpha Audiotronics has a Kickstarter campaign for 'truly wireless' earbuds called Skybuds. The company's campaign is so popular that it became a Kickstarter Staff Pick just four hours after launch.
‘Dungeon Defenders II’ Open Alpha Is Free-To-Play For Everyone On PC
Trendy Entertainment announces that the open alpha of 'Dungeon Defenders II' is free to play for PC users via Steam Early Access. The game developer hopes to make it free on more platforms when the action-packed game goes official.
Microsoft Begins Work On Windows Redstone, The First Major Update To Windows 10: Report
Microsoft moves from the planning phase to the early development stage for Redstone, Windows 10's upcoming major update. Outlined details of Redstone is yet to be released, but what we do know is that it's coming sometime in 2016.
Russia Developing Sauron-Like ‘All-Seeing Eye’ Drone That Can See Through Camouflage And Detect Hidden Objects
An all-seeing eye drone is in the works in Russia, and it can detect camouflaged and hidden objects. The people behind the high-tech drone is United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation, and they are taking warfare technology up a notch.
Buildings Of The Future: Tesla Batteries Will Power California Office Buildings
The Irvine Company struck a deal with Advanced Microgrid Solutions to fit office buildings with Tesla energy storage batteries in Irvine, California, significantly cutting down electric usage during peak hours. The first phase of the project is set to finish in 2016.
Droid Turbo 2 Aka ‘Kinzie’ Coming To Verizon With Snapdragon 810 And 20MP Camera Later This Month: Report
Rumors surrounding the device codenamed Kinzie could be true according to recent reports. Motorola's upcoming Droid Turbo 2 and Droid Maxx 2 could go official later this October.
Moto X 2014 New Wi-Fi Certifications Hint At Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update
Motorola releases a list of devices that will get Android 6.0 Marshmallow, but it didn't include the carrier variants of the second-gen Moto X 2014. However, new Wi-Fi certifications imply that the Verizon and AT&T versions might join the Marshmallow lineup after all.
Microsoft’s $2,699 Surface Book With Intel Core i7 Is Now ‘Out Of Stock’ At The Microsoft Store
Microsoft's upcoming Surface Book with Intel Core i7 is out of stock at the moment. Potential customers are left scratching their heads about how and why this happened.
Did Amazon India Just Ship A Brick To A Man Who Bought A OnePlus One?
Amazon India reportedly delivered a brick to Maninder Walia instead of the OnePlus One handset that he ordered. Amazon is looking into the matter to resolve the incident as soon as possible.
Facebook Goes Weird, Blocks The Phrase ‘Everyone Will Know’: Here’s Why
Facebook briefly blocked the phrase "everyone will know," leaving everyone wanting to know what's going on. Melanie Ensign of Facebook's security communications team clears up the short-lived error.
‘Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3’ Unveils Redwood Map, Firebreak Specialist: What You Need To Know
Activision and Treyarch revealed the ninth confirmed Specialist Firebreak and a new map Redwood. They also introduced the first zombie map of 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' as well as a single-player campaign.
Huawei 5G Wireless Field Tests Produce Screaming-Fast Speeds Of 3.6 Gbps
Huawei and NTT DOCOMO successfully completed a 5G wireless field trial in Chengdu, China. The results are in, and the telecom firms reported that they reached speeds up to 3.6 Gbps with an average of 1.34 Gbps.
The Military’s ICARUS Project Wants To Build Delivery Drones That Vanish Into Thin Air
The ICARUS project hopes to make drones that literally vanish into thin air. DARPA is working on the ICARUS project along with the VAPR program to make it happen.
Overcast Podcast Player For iOS Gets Updated With New Features And A Brand New $0 Price Tag
Overcast creator, Marco Arment, sends a huge update for the podcast app. Aside from a ton of bug fixes and improved features, the developer makes it free for everyone.
Apple TV 2 vs. Roku 4 vs. Chromecast 2 vs. Fire TV: All-New Streaming Devices Compete To Be The Ultimate Cord-Cutter’s Dream
Apple, Roku, Google and Amazon have unveiled four exceptional streaming devices. The Apple TV 2, Roku 4, Chromecast 2 and Fire TV go against one another to prove which one will get the consumers' favor.
Hyundai’s Genesis Coupe Get 3.3L Turbocharged V6 Engine, 480 Horsepower And All-Wheel Drive
A new engine might be coming for the next-generation Hyundai Genesis Coupe, stirring up car enthusiasts. The 3.3L turbocharged V6 engine is capable of a stunning 480 horsepower.
Office 2016 Crashing Your Mac? You’re Not Alone: Mac Users Exasperated At Microsoft
Frustrated Office for Mac users make their voices heard, denouncing Microsoft and Apple on the forums. Microsoft representatives address the issue, assuring users that a fix will come soon.
‘Shovel Knight’ Physical Release Pushed Back Two Weeks, Cancelled For Xbox One: Sorry Folks!
Yacht Club Games announced that it will delay the release of 'Shovel Knight' for two weeks and will up its price from $19.99 to $24.99. The worst news is that the retail version won't be coming to the Xbox One anytime soon.
Alphabet Could Be The Tech Generation's GE: Is That A Good Thing Or A Bad Thing?
Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian says that Alphabet could be this technology generation's new GE. Alphabet plans to use Google Search as its foundation to expand to other areas in the general market.
Samsung Rumored To Launch Not One, Not Two, But Three Different Galaxy S7 Variants With Three Different Processors
Rumors say that Samsung will release three Galaxy S7 variants, offering three different processors, which is a first for the tech firm. They also say that your S7's chipset will depend on where you live.
Where Do ISIS Terrorists Buy Their Toyota Hilux Trucks And Land Cruisers? U.S. Officials Investigate
The terrorist group ISIS keeps acquiring Toyota Hilux trucks and Land Cruisers, which baffles U.S. counter-terrorist officials and the Japanese carmaker. Experts say that Toyota is the brand that extremists prefer.
Galaxy Tab E Nook vs. Kindle Fire 10: Which Pocket-Friendly Tablet Gives You More Bang For Your Buck?
Two e-readers battle it out on the tablet market, both offering decent specs and useful features. Samsung and Amazon improve their affordable e-book readers to offer more content and functions to consumers.
Sony Looking For 10,000 Beta Testers To Take Android Marshmallow Concept For Xperia Z3 And Z3 Compact For A Test Drive
Sony is letting 10,000 beta testers to try out its concept for Android: Marshmallow Edition. Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact users from selected countries are in luck, as Sony decided on device and geographical restrictions for the program.
‘Street Fighter V’ Multiplayer Beta For PC And PS4 Dates Revealed, But Not All Characters Will Be Playable
Capcom will launch the multiplayer beta for 'Street Fighter V' soon, but it comes with a limited character lineup. However, unlike the first beta, Capcom will include more features that will really hype up competitive players.
Can The Lumia 950 And 950 XL Revive Microsoft’s Ailing Smartphone Business?
The competition in the smartphone market is tough, but Microsoft comes up with a plan to stay in the scene. Can Microsoft's Windows 10 go against the two dominating operating systems Android and iOS?
Unlocked Nexus 6 32GB $299 Deal Offer On Ebay Back Up: Get Yours Before It’s Gone Again!
Another $299 deal for the Nexus 6 32 GB is on eBay yet again, and like before, the device is selling like hotcakes. Get your hands on one now while supplies last.
U.S. Military To Deliver Its First Bulletproof, Weaponized Iron Man Suit In 2018
The U.S. Army will make an Iron Man-like suit in real life, which is technologically more advanced than Tony Stark's in some aspects. TALOS is designed not only to make soldiers more lethal but to ensure their safety as well.
AT&T Wi-Fi Calling For The iPhone Imminent As FCC Finally Approves Request
AT&T's Wi-Fi calling will soon be available, as the company finally earned FCC's waiver. Jim Cicconi, however, wants to know why Sprint and T-Mobile were allowed to roll out the feature even without the required waiver.
