Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Niantic Is Reversing Some Bans On 'Pokémon GO' Players, But Cheaters Are Still Not Welcome
Niantic Labs is reversing some of the bans that it issued amid its crackdown on 'Pokémon GO' cheaters. However, this does not mean that the developer is loosening its policy against cheating.
Alphabet Exec Vacates Uber Board Seat Due To Conflict Of Interest In Self-Driving Car Race
David Drummond, Alphabet's senior VP of corporate development, has stepped down as a board member of Uber. The reason for his departure is conflict of interest, as the two companies are locked in a race to release self-driving cars into the market.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Leaks: 6 GB Of RAM, Dual Rear Camera, Dual Curved Edge Screen, Snapdragon 820
Xiaomi's next flagship device, the Mi Note 2, is expected to be launched soon. Rumors on the device have been swirling, with the latest screenshot and renders revealing more about the upcoming phablet.
Roku's Next Streaming Devices Will Have No Numbers In Their Names: Prepare For The Express, Premiere And Ultra
A report claims that Roku will be moving away from its scheme of naming its devices with numbers. The next Roku products are said to have names such as the Roku Express, the Roku Premiere and the Roku Ultra.
Amazon To Try Out Technical Teams With 30-Hour Workweeks: Here's What The Experiment Is Looking To Accomplish
Amazon will soon launch an experiment for technical teams with employees on 30-hour workweeks. The workers will receive the same benefits as full-time employees, with salary corresponding to the reduced time from 40-hour workweeks.
Opera Web Sync Service Breached By Hackers: Account Information, Passwords Compromised
Opera's web sync service suffered a security breach last week, prompting the company to force reset all passwords. The passwords are all protected, but Opera is understandably not taking any chances.
Galaxy Note 7 Tips And Tricks: How To Get The Most Out Of The Latest Samsung Flagship Smartphone
Samsung's latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note 7, is an all-around powerful device. Here are a few tips and tricks that users can do to maximize the capabilities of the Galaxy Note 7.
Samsung Cloud Is How An Android Backup System Should Be: Launched With Galaxy Note 7, Coming To Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge
Samsung has launched the Samsung Cloud service alongside the Galaxy Note 7. The backup and restore system is a definite upgrade to the service offered by Google for its Android operating system.
China's Baidu Unveils New All-Electric, Self-Driving Car: Testing Begins For Modified Chery EQ
Baidu has unveiled a modified Chery EQ electric vehicle as its new self-driving car for testing in China. The company is looking to launch self-driving vehicles for a public shuttle service in the country by 2018.
It Is Now Easy To Stream Blizzard Games Such As 'Overwatch' And 'Hearthstone' On Facebook: Your Move, Twitch
Blizzard Streaming, first announced a couple of months ago, has now been launched. The feature makes it easier for gamers to live stream the Blizzard titles they play on the PC through their Facebook accounts.
Nintendo NX Rumors: Hybrid Console's Detachable Controllers Will Support Motion Control, Multiple Vibration Levels
The latest rumor on the hybrid Nintendo NX console claims that its detachable controllers have basic motion control support like that of the Wii Remote Plus. The controllers are also said to have advanced vibration force feedback.
Windows 10 PCs Crash With Blue Screen Of Death After Amazon Kindle Is Plugged In: Here's A Workaround While Waiting For The Fix
Several reports reveal that Windows 10 PCs crash upon plugging in an Amazon Kindle e-reader. The issue is the second high-profile problem related to Microsoft's Anniversary Update for the operating system.
Samsung Puts Up Galaxy Note 7 For Preorder In China: Sorry, No 6 GB RAM, 128 GB Storage Option... For Now
Samsung has finally launched preorders for the Galaxy Note 7 in China. However, missing from the options is the rumored 6 GB RAM, 128 GB internal storage version of the device.
Twitter Looking To Release Keyword Filter To Shield Users From Online Abuse: Would It Be Effective?
Twitter is currently developing a keyword-based filter for its platform, according to a Bloomberg report. The tool will allow users to screen out tweets that contain keywords such as racial slurs and swear words.
Apple Supplier Pegatron Found To Be Exploiting Workers With Low Base Pay And Forced Overtime: Should Apple Be Held Liable?
Apple supplier Pegatron has been exploiting workers with low base pay and forced overtime, according to an investigation by China Labor Watch. The watchdog group is calling for Apple to make improvements on the labor conditions of its manufacturing partners.
Uber Lost Nearly $1.3 B Over The First Half Of The Year: Is The World's Most Valuable Startup In Trouble?
A Bloomberg report revealed that Uber lost $1.27 billion over the first half of the year. According to the company's head of finance, most of the losses globally were due to the subsidies that the startup provided to its drivers.
Apple Looking To Make iPhone More Secure: Future Models Could Take Videos And Collect Fingerprints Of Thieves
A patent application for Apple reveals a technology that will further improve the security of the iPhone. Upon meeting certain trigger conditions, the system can collect biometric information from thieves, including their fingerprints and a video of them.
Google Rolls Out Solitaire, Tic-Tac-Toe For Search: Let's See How Much Time You Can Waste
Google has rolled Solitaire and Tic-Tac-Toe into its desktop search engine and mobile Google Search app. The games, which are free and do not need users to download anything, show the continued evolution of Google Search.
iPhone Users, Update To iOS 9.3.5 Immediately: Apple Patches Up Exploits That Allow Hackers To Hijack Devices
Owners of Apple's mobile devices should download and install the iOS 9.3.5 update immediately. The update fixes zero-day exploits that hackers tried to use to remotely hijack an iPhone owned by a human rights activist in the United Arab Emirates.
Apple Proposes To Add Five Job-Related Emojis: Artist, Astronaut, Firefighter, Judge And Pilot
Apple proposed to add five new job-related emojis to the Unicode Emoji Version 4.0 update, specifically for an artist, an astronaut, a firefighter, a judge and a pilot. All emojis will come with male and female versions.
This iPhone 7 Leak May Be The Confirmation We Need For The 256 GB Model: What Do You Think?
Twitter leaker The Malignant uploaded an internal spreadsheet that is said to be proof of the 256 GB model for the upcoming iPhone 7. Is this the confirmation that we need for the larger storage capacity on Apple's flagship smartphone?
Facebook Tags Users As Liberal, Moderate Or Conservative: How You Can Check And How The Social Network Does It
Facebook determines whether users are liberal, moderate or conservative and labels them accordingly for their ad preferences. How does Facebook do it, especially for people who are not outspoken on their political views?
HP Beats Revenue And Profit Expectations For Fiscal Q3, But Weak Outlook Sends Shares Tumbling
HP was able to beat expectations on revenue and profit for its fiscal third quarter. However, the price of its shares went tumbling after the release of its earnings report due to a weak outlook for the current quarter.
The HTC Vive Is The Preferred VR Headset Among Game Developers, And It's Easy To See Why
According to a report by UBM Game Network, developers prefer working on the HTC Vive over rival virtual reality headsets such as the Oculus Rift. The report does not provide an explanation, but the reason behind the trend is clear.
Parrot To Release Fixed-Wing Disco Drone Next Month: 50 Miles Per Hour With First-Person View Headset For $1,299
Parrot will release the first fixed-wing consumer drone, the Disco, next month. For $1,299, customers will receive the Disco, the Parrot Skycontroller 2 and the Parrot Cockpitglasses, which will provide a first-person wide-angle view of the drone's flight.
Judge Rules Fitbit Did Not Steal Jawbone Trade Secrets: Fitbit Pleased, Jawbone Pushes For Review
A judge for the United States International Trade Commission has ruled that Fitbit did not steal trade secrets from Jawbone. Despite the claim, the rival fitness tracker companies will continue their legal battle.
Valve Unleashes New Hero Underlord, Adds New Post-Game Summary And Teammate Stats In 'DOTA 2' Dark Rift Update
In the Dark Rift update for 'DOTA 2,' Valve introduced new hero Vrogros the Underlord, who has familiar skills for original 'DOTA' players. The update also added a new post-game summary screen and teammate stats to profiles.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Thinks No Headphone Jack For The iPhone 7 Could 'Tick Off' Many Users: Is He Right?
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak thinks that if the iPhone7 is missing the 3.5 millimeter headphone jack, it could 'tick off' many users. The removal of the headphone jack has long been rumored, but it has not yet been confirmed.
Russian Hackers Attempted To Breach New York Times Moscow Bureau: How Is Donald Trump Involved?
Russian hackers attempted to breach the systems of the Moscow bureau of the New York Times. Could Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump be influencing the targets of the cyberattacks?
MIT Researchers Are Working On Mobile Phones That Assemble By Themselves: Imagine The Possibilities
Researchers from MIT's Self-Assembly Lab are working on a self-assembling mobile phone. The project, which uses concepts learned from atoms, cells and planets, is already generating excitement for its future applications.
