Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Nintendo's 'Dragalia Lost' Earns $16 Million In First 2 Weeks: Better Than 'Animal Crossing' And Chasing 'Super Mario Run'
Nintendo's new mobile RPG, 'Dragalia Lost,' raked in $16 million in its first two weeks. The game is not as successful as 'Super Mario Run' and 'Fire Emblem Heroes,' but one characteristic makes its earnings much more impressive.
Samsung Galaxy A9: The World's First Smartphone With 4 Rear Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy A9 is the world's first smartphone with four cameras at the back. Otherwise, it is a typical mid-range Android smartphone, though it may be serving as a test before the feature is brought to the Galaxy S10.
'Fortnite' For Android Beta Now Available For Everyone
The beta version of 'Fortnite Mobile' for Android is now available for everyone to download. However, the app will require a special method to download, as it is not available on the Google Play Store.
Something Weird Happens To Bees In The Middle Of A Solar Eclipse
Bees did something weird during the Great American Eclipse of 2017. The discovery was made by researchers from the University of Missouri, with the help of elementary school children and volunteers.
Sony Will Finally Allow PlayStation Gamers To Change PSN Names, But Free Only The First Time
Sony will soon test the PSN Online ID Change feature, which will allow PlayStation gamers to change their usernames on the PlayStation Network. PSN name changes, however, will only be free the first time.
Apple Original Content Will Be Free For iOS And tvOS Device Owners
Apple, which is investing $1 billion into original programming, is planning to give away the content for free. The Apple streaming service, apparently, was not planning to challenge Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Ancient Mount Vesuvius Eruption Made Skulls Explode, Vaporized Body Fluids
The Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD killed thousands of people, and many thought that most of them died due to asphyxiation. However, a new study revealed that for some victims, their skulls exploded and bodily fluids vaporized.
Google Pixel 3 Vs Samsung Galaxy S9: The Battle Of The Flagship Android Smartphones
Google has officially unveiled the massively leaked Pixel 3, alongside the Pixel 3 XL, Pixel Slate, and Home Hub. How does the device compare to other flagship Android smartphones, particularly the Samsung Galaxy S9?
Sony Officially Working On PlayStation 4 Successor
Sony has officially confirmed that it is working on the PlayStation 4 successor, as the console nears its fifth birthday. Will the next-generation PlayStation be called the PlayStation 5, and when will it be released?
Google Kept Google+ Data Breach Secret To Avoid Comparisons With Facebook, Cambridge Analytica Scandal
Google is now shutting down Google+, but not because of the lack of users and activity. A data breach compromised the data of 500,000 users on the social network, but Google decided to keep the security incident a secret.
Facebook Portal Unveiled: Is This Really The Right Time To Launch A Surveillance Device?
Facebook unveiled the Portal, an AI-powered, Alexa-enabled smart speaker with touchscreen that focuses on video calling. However, the social network may have announced the Amazon Echo Show challenger at a bad time.
Google Pixel Slate Leaked: Here's What We Know So Far About The Chrome OS Tablet
The Pixel Slate, Google's first Chrome OS tablet, was leaked ahead of the upcoming Made by Google event. The device will be unveiled alongside the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones.
Telltale's 'The Walking Dead: The Final Season' Saved By Skybound Games
'The Walking Dead: The Final Season' was expected to be canceled with the Telltale Games shutdown. However, Skybound Games, owned by 'The Walking Dead' creator Robert Kirkman, has swooped in to save the series.
Only Apple Service Centers Are Allowed To Repair 2018 MacBook Pro, iMac Pro Models
Apple is now forcing all 2018 MacBook Pro and iMac Pro owners to go to authorize service centers for all repairs. A new software lock will block self and third-party repairs on the computers.
New Nintendo Switch On The Way Next Year, Possibly With An Upgraded Screen
A new Nintendo Switch will launch next year, according to The Wall Street Journal. Nintendo is still figuring out what to change in the hybrid console, but one of the possibilities is to update its lower-end LCD screen.
Sony Accidentally Reveals PlayStation Plus November 2018 Free Games For PlayStation 4
Sony accidentally revealed the free PlayStation Plus games for the PlayStation 4 next month. However, there is a conspiracy theory that the leak is a cover-up of the real free games that will be offered in November.
Scientists Discover First Known Exomoon: How Is It Different From Solar System Moons?
Researchers may have confirmed the discovery of the first known exomoon, or a moon that is outside of the solar system. The exomoon is believed to be orbiting the exoplanet Kepler-1625b, and is thought to be as big as Neptune.
Samsung 85-Inch 8K TV Now Open For Preorders: Here's The Whopping Price Tag
Samsung's 85-inch 8K TV is now available for preorder, but it comes with a massive price tag. Is buying the TV worth it at such a price, or should interested consumers wait a while before jumping into the 8K bandwagon?
The Nintendo Switch Would Not Have Happened Without The Wii U
The Nintendo Switch is a massive success, bringing Nintendo back to its glory days. However, according to Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé, the hybrid console would not have happened if not for its predecessor, the Nintendo Wii U.
Man Took Too Much Viagra That He Started Seeing Red... Permanently
A 31-year-old man started seeing red through his eyes, with flashes of light, after drinking too much of the liquid version of Viagra. The flashes went away, but the red tint to his vision has remained for over a year.
Wi-Fi Alliance Makes Things Simple With Wi-Fi 6, Formerly Known As 802.11ax
The Wi-Fi Alliance decided to simplify the name of Wi-Fi versions, starting with renaming 802.11ax as Wi-Fi 6. This will make it much easier for consumers and the industry to remember the names of the technology.
Sony Cancels PlayStation Experience 2018: How Is This Related To The PlayStation 5?
Sony canceled PlayStation Experience 2018, claiming that there are not enough new announcements to make the event worthwhile. The speculation, however, is that this is somehow connected to an upcoming PlayStation 5 reveal.
Play 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' For Free On Chrome Through Project Stream By Google
Google unveiled Project Stream, the company's attempt at figuring out video game streaming. It has teamed up with Ubisoft to offer 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' for free, playable on the Chrome browser for a limited number of testers.
Students Can Now Use Their iPhone And Apple Watch As Campus ID
Students from Duke University, the University of Alabama, and the University of Oklahoma may now use their iPhone and Apple Watch as their contactless campus ID. When will the feature be available to all schools in the United States?
How To Avoid Getting UTI? Drink More Water, Study Confirms
Women who often get urinary tract infections should drink more water, according to new research. The study is the first randomized, clinical trial that studied the common recommendation of drinking water to avoid UTI.
iPhone XS Not Charging? Apple Stays Silent, But Here's A Possible Solution
Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max owners are reporting charging issues for their smartphones, which need to be awake when being plugged in. Here is a possible workaround for the problem, amid Apple's silence over the matter.
Google Search Secrets: Here's How To Play The Hidden Text Adventure Game
Google Search has a hidden text adventure game that lets players take on the role of the capital G in the Google logo. The game is a bit more complicated to access and play compared to previous Google easter eggs.
The World's Most Endangered Tribe Survives In The Shrinking Amazon On Armadillos, Honey, And Nuts
The October 2018 issue of the National Geographic features photos of the Awa tribe, one of the last 'uncontacted' tribes of the Amazon. Unfortunately, the tribe is threatened by bandits and illegal loggers.
HP Spectre Folio Unlike Any Other Laptop: Here's What Makes It Different
HP decided to focus on aesthetics to make its new laptop stand out. It may have accomplished the feat with the HP Spectre Folio, which features a unique design without sacrificing specifications.
Massive Dinosaur Discovered In South Africa Named 'Giant Thunderclap At Dawn'
Scientists have unearthed a new dinosaur species in South Africa that is a relative of the brontosaurus. The massive ancient animal has been named Ledumahadi mafube, which means 'giant thunderclap at dawn.'
