Simon Alvarez

Bichon Frise as pets can be quite rewarding with proper knowledge of their history, health, and how to care for them. The Bichon Frise is a relatively well-known breed, especially to those who like watching or keeping up to date with renowned dog competitions. These white, curly-haired dogs are beautiful, elegant animals that have earned […]

A rescue dog has found a blind man with epilepsy who had been missing for three days. The black Labrador mix and her handler worked in tandem with the local police to find the missing man. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 3-year-old Ruby, a professional search dog, has been credited for finding a man […]

Microsoft’s highly-anticipated portable PC, the Surface phone — codenamed Andromeda — has remained elusive for the past few years. Rumors about the device have been proliferate, but whenever it seemed like Microsoft was at the cusp of unveiling the device, the Redmond-based tech giant has abruptly decided to delay its release. Thus, the Surface phone […]

The MacBook Air is one resilient laptop. For a while now, Apple seemed to be intent on retiring the aging notebook. The device has not been improved that much either, as it still carries the same body that it debuted when Steve Jobs unveiled it as a revamped laptop during his final years with Apple. […]

For the past few years, Apple’s notebooks and desktop computers have become more and more difficult to repair. Gone are the days of the early-2010-era MacBook Pros, which could be upgraded and fixed even by knowledgeable owners. Now, it seems like Apple is preparing to roll out a system that would allow even fewer people […]

When Apple unveiled the iPhone XS, the company’s execs made it a point to assert that the capabilities of the device’s cameras are above and beyond its predecessors. Recently, however, some users of the iPhone XS started noticing that their new smartphones seemed to be applying a filter on their selfies, making their skin appear […]

A patent filed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office has hinted that Nintendo may be in the midst of designing a Game Boy controller for smartphones. An application for the patent was submitted relatively recently on March 16, 2018. Nintendo’s submission strongly suggests that the Japanese company is open to making the smartphone […]

Recently, there was a leak revealing more information about the Google Pixel Slate. As more details come out, it is becoming somewhat clear that the Google Pixel Slate will take on the Apple iPad Pro. According to 9 to 5, images of the Google Pixel Slate were leaked, giving the public a much clearer picture […]

Pet passports will be required for dogs in the Netherlands by 2020. The Dutch government firmly believes that making pet passports mandatory will mitigate any illegal importation of dogs and protect them as well. According to the international website named, I Am Expat, Carola Schouten–the Minister of Agriculture, Nature, and food Quality–fully supports pet passport […]

Dogs may be replacing men in the women’s hearts. Several surveys have shown that women prefer their furry friend over their partners–and in some cases over other members of the family as well. Leesa conducted a poll of more than 1,000, about cuddling preferences, which yielded interesting results. When asked about their top cuddling partner, […]

Apple has unveiled its iPhone line for 2018, and all models are quite impressive. While sales of the two more expensive handsets — the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max — are reportedly encouraging, the iPhone XR, Apple’s “entry-level” iPhone, could very well prove to be the device that pushes Apple’s revenue forward in […]

Samsung might have developed a reputation for copying Apple’s design in the past, but in recent years, the South Korean tech giant has started adopting its own, distinct design that arguably rivals — and even exceeds — that of the Apple’s iPhone. This trend began with the Galaxy S6 and its curved edges, and was […]

Recently, a bill was signed by the Governor of California which granted judges the authority to settle pet custody disagreements similarly to the way that they handle child custody disputes. The law may be the first of its kind, revealing a lot about how the role of the family pet has changed over time. According […]

The cost of Meghan Markle’s Givenchy wedding gown, designed by British dress designer Clare Waight Keller, has been revealed. The Duchess of Sussex seems to have spent a prettier penny on her wedding dress than the Kate Middleton did on her Alexander McQueen dress. More information concerning the budget of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s […]

An old post from Meghan Markle’s old blog has resurfaced lately about her secret to happiness. In the post, the Duchess of Sussex talks about the man who helped her discover the secret and to many people’s surprise, it was not Prince Harry. According to Independent UK, Prince Harry’s wife thanked a man named Light […]

The Nintendo Switch could be getting ports of Sega classics, Shenmue and Shenmue II. A conversation with members on the original Shenmue team, namely Eigo Kasahara and Hiroji Noguchi, was released in a Japanese site that hinted at the possibility of Shenmue and its sequel coming to the Switch. Both Noguchi and Kasahara talked about […]

A female college student couldn’t help but take a homeless cat she found back to her dorm. The young woman was determined to find the kitten a forever home. Luckily, fate seems to step in when no one wants to adopt the cat. Recently, The Dodo posted a video about a 13-year-old cat named, Bailey, […]

The relationship between pets and people have grown and changed with time. More and more owners have the perception that their pets should be and are considered one of the family. In other words, pets are now perceived as more than objects to be owned but living beings with immeasurable value. As it is now, […]

There was once a time when Apple’s tablet business seemed like it would become one of the company’s biggest sources of revenue. Back in 2012, market research firm IDC predicted that tablet shipments around the globe would likely grow by 174.5 percent by 2017 from its levels that year. Such a prediction, unfortunately, didn’t come […]

One of Apple’s most highly-anticipated devices this year is arguably the iPad Pro 2018. The device’s last iterations, which were released in early 2017, were the company’s most finely-designed tablets yet, capable of productivity levels unmatched by their predecessors. This year, Apple has proven to be tight-lipped about its tablet line, foregoing the iPad Pro […]

This year is proving to be a year of iterative upgrades in the smartphone industry. Samsung’s Galaxy S9, inasmuch as the device was decent, proved to be underwhelming, and it is now looking to be one of the company’s worst-performing devices in years. Even the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, which dominated headlines in […]

50 percent of dogs, age 10 or older, are diagnosed with cancer. Most pet parents are unaware of how prevalent cancer is in dogs. Below are some pieces of information dog owners should learn about cancer and dogs. According to Canna-Pet, age is a contributing factor to cancer in dogs. Cancer is a leading cause […]

A nine-year-old Dachshund with cancer received a 3D-printed titanium skull cap from Ontario veterinary researchers. The Dachshund’s cancer treatment is being heralded as a breakthrough in veterinary medicine. The Dachshund, named Patches, had a brain tumor that threatened to grow right through her skull. CTV News compared the tumor to the size of an orange […]

The Nintendo Switch has beefed up it gaming roster recently with 30 new titles including the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DLC and two Sega titles. The release of so many different titles reveals how popular the Nintendo’s hybrid console still is and its ever-growing popularity with game developers. The DLC for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 named, Torna: […]

Labrador Retrievers as pets are as common as the German Shepherd as a police dog. Below are some tidbits about these dependable dogs for people thinking of getting a Labrador Retriever as a pet. History of the Labrador Retriever The term “retriever” isn’t just an add-on in this Labrador name. It is there for a […]

According to a literary review, the behavior of pet owners could heavily influence the weight of their pets. Pet owners know that a fluffy companion can have a tremendous effect on a person’s life. Many studies have observed and analyzed how pets can improve their owners’ health. However, the relationship between pet parent and their […]

Japan and Singapore are two of the best Southeast Asian countries to visit when traveling with pets. They both have services crafted explicitly for fur babies that would make vacationing with your pet both exciting and fun. Tokyo, Japan, seems to be a city made just as much with dogs in mind as humans. It […]

People who want to travel with their pet should keep these dog-friendly airlines in mind when planning for their next vacation. The airlines listed below have been recommended by other websites and described as handling pets with a little extra care during flights. Compare The Market analyzed 52 international airlines and labeled 10 as the […]

As Tesla heads for what could very well be a turning point in its history and its journey towards becoming a mainstream American carmaker, the company opted to adjust the price of the Red Multi-coat color option for the Model 3. With the most recent price adjustment, the Model 3’s Red Multi-coat option now costs […]

Owning a pet has become more common in the modern age. More and more people are now choosing to become pet parents. Today, owning a pet means an addition to the family. Pets are given the same consideration as any human member of the family — sometimes even more. So, it isn’t a surprise the […]

The iPad Pro 2018 was noticeably absent in Apple’s recent unveiling, fueling speculations that the flagship tablet would be revealed sometime later this year, possibly in the same event when the Cupertino-based tech giant would unveil its latest line of MacBooks. There are a lot of rumors about the 2018 iPad Pro, and a lot […]

Apple’s event on September 12 revolved around two devices — the Apple Watch and the iPhone. Noticeably absent during the event were references to Apple’s iPad Pro tablets, as well as any mention of its MacBook laptops. Considering Apple’s history, however, it would not be very surprising to see the company hold another high-profile event […]

For years, OnePlus has prided itself as a smartphone maker that makes the best bang-for-your-buck devices with all the bells and whistles a user expects from a flagship smartphone almost twice its price. OnePlus devices have always been incredibly strong despite being marketed as mid-range handsets, and they have kept useful features like the 3.5 […]

Ahead of its 2018 flagship smartphone’s release, Google appears to have revealed the color options of the Pixel 3 series. Other design elements of the upcoming smartphone also appear to have been revealed. The latest teaser for Google’s 2018 flagship smartphones come in the form of a Japanese website that contains images of three smartphone-looking […]

Not long after showing signs that it is ready to reveal what could very well be its most important smartphone since the first Galaxy Note, Samsung appears to have walked back on its intentions to release the Galaxy X this coming November. With this in mind, it appears that for all intents and purposes, the […]

Art directors, Josh Bass, and Aaron Garbut–based in Rockstar San Diego and Rockstar North, respectively–spilled some Red Dead Redemption 2 plot details. The art directors also compared the upcoming western-themed game with GTA V and revealed why RDR2 could be considered better than Rockstar’s trademark title. Bass and Garbut sat down in an exclusive interview […]

With Apple laying the challenge to the smartphone industry with the souped-up, albeit slightly underwhelming iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, the other key players in the mobile market are now in the process of readying their own flagships to compete with the iOS-powered device. Samsung, for one, is set to release the Galaxy S10 […]

Kate Middleton plans to fly solo by launching a charity campaign to help disadvantaged kids in Britain. The Duchess of Cambridge has been involved in several charity campaigns since marrying into the British royal family but has always worked in tandem with her husband, Prince William, and brother-in-law, Prince Harry. Now, Duchess Kate has decided […]

Detection is the main component to being a police dog. These furry officers of the law use their keen sense of smell to weed out evidence, drugs, people, and more. When it comes to detecting, the USPCA has several tests lined up for police dogs in training. Police dogs in training can get several certifications […]

The Model 3 is key to Tesla’s target for the third quarter. Being the car that is expected to push the company toward profitability, it is pertinent for Tesla to ensure that the Model 3 gets delivered to as many customers as possible before the third quarter ends. As the days of September trickle down, […]

With an increasing number of Millennials becoming pet owners, the pet industry is shifting to produce more high-tech products. Animal lovers who are starting to think of how pets can benefit from human technological advances are increasing in number as well. According to the Pawsible Market, Millennials have taken the crown from Baby Boomers as […]

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk courted a fresh wave of controversy late last week, after taking a whiff of cannabis from comedian Joe Rogan during a podcast. Musk and Rogan talked for 2.5 hours, covering topics such as AI, solar energy, Neuralink, and other notable themes. During the latter part of the podcast, however, […]

In a way, the Apple Watch is the first device that was truly a product of the post-Steve Jobs era. While the original Apple Watch was unveiled in 2014 and ultimately released in 2015, the development for the device actually started way back in October, 2011, shortly after Steve Jobs’ death. Quite interestingly, Steve Jobs […]

Living with pets can be quite rewarding, but looking for an apartment building that allows furry companions can be hard. However, owning a pet has become increasingly more common around the world. As such, the housing industry is faced with a new demographic of customers: pet owners. One apartment building was made specifically with dog […]

Apple’s tablet business might not be as dominant as it was before, but it doesn’t mean that the company’s flagship iPad Pro series will be neglected this year. Reports and leaks about the upcoming tablets point to devices that are heavily redesigned, from an entirely revamped frame and a bezel-less display that’s nothing short of […]

Recently, reports emerged that Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee will introduce new moves to each featured pokemon. The Switch port of the Pokemon game is only a couple months away, and retail stores are coming up with some fun preorder bonuses for fans interested in purchasing the game. According to Serebii, Junichi […]

Dogs go through much training before they can call themselves K9s. As stated in Police Dog Training: Tracking The Suspect, the USPCA upholds the highest standards of K9s. The organization tests for a dog’s ability to excel in the following categories: apprehension, detection, and search and rescue. Tracking is not the only skill a police […]

After years of seemingly getting delayed, Samsung finally appears ready to unveil its highly-anticipated, foldable Galaxy X smartphone, with the company’s mobile division CEO DJ Koh revealing that the company might be ready to reveal the revolutionary device as early as November. The Samsung CEO did not specifically mention the Galaxy X, though he did […]

It is difficult to deny that Samsung kind of missed its mark with the Galaxy S9. Even the Galaxy Note 9, with all its bells and whistles, is currently at risk of being overshadowed by Apple’s upcoming 2018 iPhone trio. This leaves Samsung with the Galaxy S10, its first flagship for 2019 and a device […]

There are therapy dogs who provide emotional support, service dogs who help people with disabilities, and there are police dogs, who help law enforcement conduct their day-to-day tasks. Much like service dogs, canines go through rigorous training before graduation. They are specifically trained to aid police and other law enforcement officers in the field. According […]