Articles by Vincent Lanaria
Facebook Portal Update: Expansion Beyond The US, WhatsApp Support, Amazon Prime Video, And More
Facebook Portal is set to get a ton of new features, most of which are slated for a summer release. It's also going to be available outside of the United States.
Valve Index VR Headset Now Official: Specs, Price, And Release Date
The specs, price, and release date of the Valve Index have finally been announced. From the look of things, Valve's virtual reality headset will take the competition by storm, if its cost doesn't put off users.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Reportedly Explodes 'Without Reasons'
A Samsung Galaxy S10 5G blew up 'without reasons,' a user reported. The South Korean brand refused to reimburse the phone, explaining that the explosion was caused by an 'external impact.'
OnePlus 7 Pro Ad Confirms It Won't Have A Notch, Bezel, And 'Bells And Whistles'
OnePlus ran an ad for the OnePlus 7 Pro, emphasizing that it won't have bezels or a notch. It also says the phone won't have 'bells and whistles,' among other things.
Beats' Truly Wireless Powerbeats Pro To Launch On May 10
Beats' first truly wireless earbuds now has an exact release date. The Powerbeats Pro are set to go up for preorder on May 3 and hit the shelves on May 10.
Google Pixel 3a Spotted On Geekbench, Just Days Ahead Of Its Unveiling
Ahead of its official unveiling, the Pixel 3a has showed up on Geekbench. The entry corroborates specs that have been leaked and rumored in the past, particularly its 4 GB of RAM and Android 9 Pie operating system.
So 'Shovel Knight' Is Actually A 3D Game
A YouTuber discovered that the 2D side scroller 'Shovel Knight' is actually a 3D game. A developer from Yacht Club Games also confirmed and explained why the game was built in a 3D engine.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro To Have A 4,500 mAh Battery: Rumor
The rumored Pro variant of the next-generation Galaxy Note is said to have a 4,500 mAh. At the very least, the rumor says this will be the case with the 4G model.
This Could Be The Foldable Motorola Razr Smartphone Reboot
Motorola's foldable Razr smartphone have allegedly been leaked in new renders. They don't reveal too much info, but they do show the device's iconic Razr design, a chin, and its hinge mechanism.
The Nintendo 3DS Is On Its Dying Breath, It Seems
During its latest briefing, Nintendo didn't mention the future of its 3DS business, and there haven't been any announcement of new games. This could be the sign that the handheld console is nearing its end.
Google Assistant's 'Tell Me A Story' Feature Makes Bedtime Stories Available Anytime, Anywhere
Google Assistant can now read stories from a phone or tablet with 'Tell Me a Story.' Previously, the feature was available only on Google Home speakers.
Google Pixel 3a Renders Leak, Including The Rumored Iris Purple Color Option
Leaksters have uploaded renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. There are two sets from two sources here, one of which shows the device in the rumored iris purple color option.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Confirmed To Have 5G By Verizon
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 5G is now confirmed. According to Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg, the Galaxy Note device 'coming this year' will have 5G capability.
Epic Games Says It'll Stop Exclusives If Steam Gives Devs A Bigger Revenue Cut
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the company is going to end exclusives if Valve agrees to give developers a bigger revenue share. The Epic Games Store shares 88 percent of revenue to devs, while Steam offers a 70-30 split.
Samsung Requests iFixit To Pull Its Galaxy Fold Teardown
iFixit's Galaxy Fold teardown has been taken down at the request of Samsung. There's no telling why the smartphone maker did this, but because of it, the device is possibly becoming an even hotter topic than before.
AT&T's Samsung Galaxy View 2 Announced: Specs, Price, Release Date, And More
The new Samsung Galaxy View 2 is now official. AT&T recently announced the successor to the humongous Galaxy View, revealing its specs, price, and release date.
Samsung Galaxy Fold's 'Overwhelming Fragility' Put In The Spotlight In iFixit Teardown
iFixit's teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Fold puts a spotlight on the device's 'overwhelming fragility.' While the hinge itself is sturdy, it doesn't have any ingress protection, which could lead to debris damaging the device from the inside.
Apple May Launch Two New AirPods Models Soon, One Of Which Features An 'All-New Design'
Two models of the AirPods 3 are reportedly launching sometime between the fourth quarter of 2019 and first quarter of 2020. One of the two is said to feature an 'all-new design' and a higher price.
BioWare Launches Incomplete 'Anthem' Update, And Players Aren't Happy
'Anthem' players aren't pleased with the new 1.1.0 update. While BioWare added features such as a new Stronghold called Sunken Cell, it didn't quite deliver on its promise for its Act 1 roadmap.
OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro Launch Event: New Phones To Be Unveiled On May 14
The launch event for the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro has been announced. The smartphone maker is set to hold it at 11 a.m. EDT on May 14 at Pier 94 in New York.
[Update: LTE Version On AT&T, Verizon Are Getting The Update Too] Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 Receives Android 9 Pie Update, But Only The Wi-Fi Model
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 has started getting the highly anticipated Android 9 Pie update in the United States. However, the LTE model has yet to receive it.
Sony's New 8K Android TVs Are Perfect For The PlayStation 5
Sony has unveiled its new lineup of TVs for 2019. Among the selection is the Master Series Z9G, 8K Android TVs that could be just the thing for the upcoming PlayStation 5.
Confirmed: Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Release Date
The rollout of the anticipated Samsung Galaxy Fold smartphone has been delayed. The company is expected to give a new release date 'in the coming weeks.'
Samsung Postpones 2 Galaxy Fold Launch Events: US Shipping Date Delayed?
Accoring to reports, Samsung has been canceling Galaxy Fold events here and there. The question is, will the company postpone the foldable phone's shipping date in the United States?
Next-Gen Xbox, Aka Anaconda, Will Be 'More Advanced' Than The PlayStation 5: Insiders
Insiders claim that the next-gen Xbox is going to be 'more advanced' than the PlayStation 5. If true, then the Xbox could retain its title as 'the world's most powerful console.'
Players Review Bomb 'Assassin's Creed Unity' ... With Positive Ratings, After Ubisoft's Notre-Dame Efforts
In just a few days, the average user review of 'Assassin's Creed Unity' on Steam is going from 'Mixed' to 'Very Positive.' That's because of a 'reverse review-bombing' following Ubisoft's efforts in helping with the Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Rumor Roundup: Buttonless Design, 5G Model, And 4-Camera Setup
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is arguably one of the most highly anticipated phones. As evidence to that, there has been a lot of rumors surrounding it, including a buttonless design and a 5G model.
Amazon Music Is Now Free For Alexa Users As New Ad-Supported Tier Goes Live
Amazon has launched a new free tier of Amazon Music for owners of Alexa-enabled devices, such as the Echo. It's ad-supported, but it gives customers access to thousands of stations and the top playlists on the platform.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Gets Dedicated Night Mode That Lets Users Activate The Bright Night Feature Manually
A dedicated night mode is making its way to Samsung Galaxy S10 phones. It's rolling out as part of the security patch for April 2019.
OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Leaks Reveal Design, Specs Differences
Partial specs of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro have been leaked. Based on them, there are some key differences between the two variants.
