Phenny Lynn Palec
New Game from Supergiant Games to be Released in 2017
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 21, 2016 10:59 AM EDT |
Supergiant Games, the highly acclaimed studio behind equally acclaimed role-playing games like Bastion and Transistor, recently unveiled its latest creation dubbed only as Pyre. The game is expected to be launched by 2017 and the gaming community is already abuzz considering the reputation of its developer.
Intel to Cut 12,000 Jobs as PC Market Continues to Tumble
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 21, 2016 10:04 AM EDT |
The steady decline in demand for personal computers has affected Intel, the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor, Intel. The chipmaker recently announced that it is laying off 12,000 employees. The figure represents about 11 percent of the company's total work force.
Apple Snatches Another Tesla Employee to Head Secret Project
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 21, 2016 09:39 AM EDT |
Tech giant Apple has once again snatched a valuable asset from a major tech company: Tesla. Reports claim that Apple was able to recruit Tesla's former vice president of vehicle engineering Chris Porritt.
2017 Chevy Bolt Almost Ready to Drive out of Assembly Line
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 20, 2016 12:45 PM EDT |
Electric cars have always been highly regarded for their affordability and environmental benefits. While not all electric cars are lauded for their driving perks, the 2017 Chevy Bolt is meant break that common notion.
SS7 Allows Hackers to Access Confidential Data
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 20, 2016 11:00 AM EDT |
A new hacking technique that exploits the Signal System 7 (SS7), a global telecom routing protocol, was discovered and revealed by investigative TV show 60 Minutes. SS7 helps phone carrier around the world to route voice calls and text messages easily.
‘Final Fantasy IX’ Now Available on PC
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 20, 2016 09:20 AM EDT |
Sixteen years after release on the original Sony PlayStation console, the critically-acclaimed video game Final Fantasy IX has finally arrived on the PC platform. The game is distributed via Valve's digital distribution platform Steam.
Apple Abandons QuickTime for Windows
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 20, 2016 08:04 AM EDT |
An advisory recently released by the United States Department of Homeland Security urged users to completely remove media player QuickTime for Windows on their computers due to an unpatched security loophole that might render their systems vulnerable to hacking.
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’ Version 1.09 Update Arrives for PlayStation 4
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 04:02 PM EDT |
A new update for the widely popular 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' video game has been released, much to the delight of thousands of fans. Aside from the much-needed update, the game also received a new downloadable content (DLC) dubbed Eclipse just one day after the update was rolled out.
Upgraded PlayStation 4 Codenamed Neo Gets Improved CPU, RAM, Graphics
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 12:52 PM EDT |
Rumors about an upgraded PlayStation 4 console first surfaced back in March. More recently, reports indicate that the upgraded console is codenamed Neo and will feature an improved processor, graphics processing unit, and RAM.
Movidius Partners With FLIR Systems to Create Smart Thermal Camera
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 12:27 PM EDT |
Irish microchip manufacturer Movidius recently signed a partnership deal with United States-based thermal imaging technology company FLIR Systems in order to create the world’s most intelligent thermal imaging solutions. The partnership will combine FLIR Systems’ thermal imaging technology with Movidius’ virtual processing unit.
Amazon Now Allows Subscription to Individual Services
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 11:25 AM EDT |
Amazon is making a big shift in marketing its products as it announced that users can now subscribe to Amazon Prime Video separately from the rest of other Amazon Prime products. With this change, Amazon is turning its business into a subscription-based one, allowing users to subscribe to one product at a time if they wanted to.
Tesla Model S Autopilot Feature Now Available For Free
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 09:18 AM EDT |
Tesla announced that it is offering a one-month free trial of the company's Autopilot feature for the Model S car. The free trial will be open for owners of the Model S who did not opt in for the $2,500 option when they purchased their car.
YouTube Will Allow 360-Degree Video Streaming, Spatial Audio
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 19, 2016 08:20 AM EDT |
YouTube will release an update that will allow users to watch live 360-degree videos and spatial audio as it aggressively try to enter the field of virtual reality.
Rumors: Apple to Release Glass-Made iPhone in 2017
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 18, 2016 04:33 PM EDT |
A leak recently surfaced claiming that Apple might finally ditch the iconic aluminum casing of its flagship device, the iPhone. The tech giant is said to be planning to release an iPhone made entirely of glass in 2017.
'Stamina Mode' is Back to Xperia Devices
Phenny Lynn Palec | | Apr 18, 2016 11:21 AM EDT |
Sony said that it is reinstituting one of its signature features back to the Xperia line. The Stamina mode is a battery saving feature that Sony promised will be soon rolled out to devices that are running the Marshmallow operating system.
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