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Alan Velasco

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When Alan isn’t watching his favorite streamers on Twitch he’s writing about tech, gaming and cybersecurity.

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Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division has seemingly turned on a dime under the leadership of new CEO Asha Sharma. One of the big shifts has been to nix the “this is an Xbox” campaign that sought to make anything and everything into "an Xbox."... Read more...
Resident Evil Requiem has been a hit for Capcom, becoming the fastest selling game in the legendary franchise. To keep the momentum going the company announced that it would continue to release updates that include story DLC and a secret... Read more...
When Apple Intelligence debuted back at the 2024 Worldwide Developer’s Conference, the company claimed it would provide a vastly more useful Siri digital assistant, which was something Apple pushed hard to promote the iPhone at the time... Read more...
Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is undergoing a major shift in strategy as recently installed CEO Asha Sharma has been implementing changes big and small. While many expected her to lead a push to more deeply integrate AI into the Xbox... Read more...
Sony has been dealing with significant legal troubles from PlayStation customers that have filed several suits against the company. The Japanese gaming giant has managed to end one of the suits, however, after having come to a settlement... Read more...
Grand Theft Auto VI is on track to finally make it way to eager fans later this year and will likely become the biggest video game launch of all time. However, players on PC will not be able to join in on the festivities when the game... Read more...
When Valve announced the Steam Machine late last year it became one of the most anticipated hardware releases of 2026. Gamers have been excited to see what the company has in store after the success of its Steam Deck handheld. However, the... Read more...
The gaming world might be completely focused on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, but developer Rockstar Games is fully cognizant of its bread and butter by continuing to support GTA Online. To keep the gravy train going, the studio has... Read more...
Grand Theft Auto VI is the most anticipated video game release of the year, with many in the gaming industry hoping it will give the business a much-needed boost after a few rough years. While players are mostly hyped for the latest entry... Read more...
Clicks cut its teeth making phone cases that integrate a physical keyboard, harkening back to the glory days of the Blackberry era. The company is looking to take things further with its own mobile device, however, the Clicks Communicator... Read more...
Rumors have been swirling about Apple’s first foldable iPhone, which will likely be released later this year, but it’s probably not the only foldable device the company has been working on. A foldable iPad is also reportedly in the works... Read more...
Microsoft has gotten a significant amount of pushback from users as it has continued to more deeply embed its Copilot AI into Windows 11. The company is taking the feedback to heart, slowing down its rollout of AI features and its presence... Read more...
The rise of AI is having an impact across every sector of the technology industry, and cybersecurity is no exception. Malicious actors have proven adept at leveraging the technology to boost their malware campaigns while lowering the... Read more...
Apple began its momentous transition to its in-house Apple Silicon six years ago, which marked the beginning of the end for its Intel-based machines. After dropping support for many of these computers with the release of macOS 26, the... Read more...
Threat actors are getting more creative when distributing their malware as users become better educated and platforms introduce policy changes to better prevent scams. New malware, however, has been uncovered by the researchers at security... Read more...
Sony is the latest company to announce that it will be requiring that users submit themselves to an age check to access certain features available on its PlayStation gaming platform. The move comes as countries across the globe are... Read more...
The memory crunch that’s currently being driven by the insatiable demand of AI datacenters continues to throw a wrench into every company’s plans. Even a behemoth like Apple, which often gets preferential treatment from suppliers, isn’t... Read more...
Shuhei Yoshida had a storied career as part of Sony PlayStation that included leading Sony Worldwide Studios, which is now known as PlayStation Studios. His legendary run at the company came to an end once former CEO Jim Ryan no longer saw... Read more...
Netflix announced, during its most recent letter to shareholders, that it plans to integrate vertical video into its mobile app as it looks to keep up with other streaming services such as Disney+ and Peacock. It’s a move that makes sense... Read more...
The Neo Geo console is legendary for its ability to replicate the arcade experience at home, although gamers needed to pay a big premium for the privilege back in the day, and that ultimately limited its reach. Thankfully, the retro... Read more...
As OLED TVs have come down in price over the years, these sets have become a go-to favorite for a large swath of buyers. Samsung is looking to challenge this dynamic with the introduction of new sets that utilize Micro RGB technology... Read more...
Apple’s MacBook Neo has shaken up the entry level computer market as it delivers a great experience for only $599, but the value is even better for students who can pick it up for just $499. Microsoft certainly isn’t going to let it go... Read more...
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