Articles by Aaron Mamiit
You Can Now Order A Hyundai Test Drive Through Amazon's Prime Now: Is There A Demand For Such A Service?
Amazon customers can now order test drives of the 2017 Hyundai Elantra through Prime Now Drive Now. The program is in a pilot stage with certain limitations, but it seems that there is high demand for such a service.
New 'Pokémon GO' Update Gives Team Leaders A Bigger Role: Candela, Blanche And Spark Will Now Reveal IVs Of Pokémon
The latest update by Niantic Labs for 'Pokémon GO' has increased the role of Candela, Blanche and Spark. The team leaders will now be providing gamers with information on the individual values, or IVs, of their Pokémon.
PlayStation Plus Membership Fee To Increase By $10 Per Year Starting Next Month
Sony is increasing the price of a 12-month PlayStation Plus membership from $50 to $60 starting Sept. 22. This is the first price hike for the gaming service since it was launched in 2010.
Google Launches Android 7.0 Nougat: Here Is What Users Can Expect From The New OS
Google has finally launched Android 7.0 Nougat. What new features and improvements can users expect from the latest version of the company's mobile operating system?
Hardcore 'Pokémon GO' Player Attempts To Earn A Million XP In One Day, Ends Up With A Soft Ban Like A Cheater
Hardcore 'Pokémon GO' player Jimmy Derocher attempted to accumulate a million XP in a day to prove that it can be done without cheating. Derocher, however, was not able to accomplish the feat as he was issued a soft ban.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Injustice Edition Coming Soon? Don't Ask Batman, Just Look At These Leaked Images
Leaked images reveal that Samsung is planning to launch a Galaxy Note 7 Injustice Edition. The Batman-themed variant looks similar to the special edition released for the Galaxy S7 earlier in the year.
Tesla Motors Launches New 2-Year Lease Program For Model S And Model X: What Are The Payment Terms?
Tesla Motors launched a two-year lease program for the Model S and Model X with adjusted payment terms compared with the company's three-year lease offering. Interested customers will have to send in their orders soon to beat the deadline.
Microsoft Testing Software Update To Fix Surface Pro 3 Rapid Battery Drain, But Some Customers Are Not Happy About It
Microsoft is now testing a software update that will fix the battery drain issues being experienced by Surface Pro 3 owners. Some users, however, are not happy about the announcement.
Google Hangouts vs Duo vs Allo: What's The Best Messenger App For You?
Google is currently offering users Hangouts, Allo and Duo as communications apps. What are the features offered by each of them, and which app should you use?
Upcoming Xbox One And PS4 Games September 2016: 'BioShock: The Collection,' 'ReCore,' 'XCOM 2,' 'NBA 2K17' And More
September looks like a good month for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One gamers, despite the announced delay of 'Final Fantasy XV.' Here is a list of titles that will be released next month for the gaming consoles.
Microsoft Will Pay You To Use The Windows 10 Edge Browser: Here Are The Details
Microsoft has rebranded Bing Rewards into Microsoft Rewards. Through the program, users receive points for using the Edge browser and the Bing search engine, with the points able to be converted into credits or vouchers.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Teardown Reveals Many Modular Components, But Repairs Will Not Be Easy Due To Crackable Glass
iFixit carried out a teardown on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to get a glimpse of the device's insides and assess how easy it is to conduct self-repairs. The smartphone scored only 4 points out of 10 for repairability.
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update Broke Millions Of Webcams: What Is Microsoft Doing About It?
The Windows Anniversary Update, which Microsoft launched earlier in the month, has broken millions of third-party USB webcams. Microsoft is planning to release a partial fix next month, but there are some things that users can try while waiting.
Google Will No Longer Support Chrome Apps On Windows, Mac And Linux By Early 2018: Why?
Google will gradually phase out support for Chrome apps on Windows, Mac and Linux, with access to the apps from these platforms ending by early 2018. Chrome apps, however, will remain supported by Chrome OS for the foreseeable future.
Over 30 Tech, Telecom Companies Join Robocall Strike Force: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Apple, Google, Microsoft And More
Over 30 major technology and telecommunication companies are joining the Robocall Strike Force. The group looks to end the unwanted phone calls, which have been described as a "scourge."
Nokia Slashes Ozo VR Camera Price Tag By $15,000 Prior To China Launch: Growth Of Virtual Reality Continues
Nokia is dropping the price of the Ozo VR camera to $45,000 upon its planned entry into the Chinese market. The lower price for the device will increase its availability and accessibility to more professional VR content creators.
Facebook, Unity Working On A PC Gaming Platform: Will It Be Able To Challenge Valve's Steam?
Facebook is working with Unity Technologies on a video game platform for the PC. Will it become a worthy rival to Valve's largely unchallenged Steam platform?
Sprint Fires Back At T-Mobile With Its Own Unlimited Data Plan: How Do They Stack Up To Each Other?
Right after T-Mobile unveiled the T-Mobile One, Sprint announced Sprint Unlimited Freedom. How do the two unlimited data plans compare to each other, and which one is the better deal?
Twitter Suspended 235,000 More Accounts: Is The Social Media Platform Doing Enough To Suppress Terrorism?
Twitter has suspended 235,000 terrorism-linked accounts on the social media platform over the past six months, which has shifted terrorism-related activities off of the platform. However, is the network doing enough in the fight against terrorism?
Judge Rejects Uber's $100M Settlement Of Class Action Lawsuit Filed By Drivers: How Will This End?
U.S. District Court Judge Edward Chen rejected Uber's proposed $100 million settlement of a class action lawsuit filed by drivers. According to Chen, the offer was unreasonable, inadequate and unfair.
Volkswagen Will Unveil 300-Mile Electric Vehicle Next Month: Ready To Launch As Soon As 2018
Volkswagen is said to be unveiling an electric vehicle next month at the Paris Motor Show. The car is expected to have a single-charge range of about 300 miles and might go into production as soon as 2018.
AT&T Unveils Mobile Share Advantage Plans: No More Overages, Data Allotments Revamped
AT&T is finally dropping overage fees as the company unveiled the new Mobile Share Advantage plans. The new plans will be made available to customers beginning on Aug. 21.
Cisco To Let Go Of 5,500 Workers Amid Cost-Cutting, Shift Of Focus To Software
Cisco has announced plans to cut 5,500 employees, equivalent to 7 percent of the company's workforce, beginning this summer. The networking firm is looking to slash costs and will reinvest the savings into businesses that it expects to flourish.
Detroit Couple Files Lawsuit Against Niantic Labs: 'Pokémon GO' Transformed Their Street Into A 'Nightmare'
A couple from Detroit, Michigan has filed a class action lawsuit against Niantic Labs as 'Pokémon GO' transformed their once quiet street into a 'nightmare.' The lawsuit is seeking for a share of the profits generated by the game.
Kobo Unleashes Aura One E-Reader: For $229, You Get A 7.8-Inch Display, Waterproof Feature, Night Reading Mode And More
For $229, the Kobo Aura One is an e-reader that comes with a 7.8-inch display, waterproofing and a night reading mode. The device will be available in the United States beginning Sept. 6.
The 'Zombies In Spaceland' Mode For 'Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Will Take Players To The '80s: Fun With David Hasselhoff And Pee-Wee Herman
Activision unveiled 'Zombies in Spaceland,' the new survival-themed co-op zombies mode for 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.' Featured in the game mode are Paul Reubens, largely known for his role as Pee-wee Herman, and The Hoff himself, David Hasselhoff.
Intel Unveils Project Alloy: Standalone Wireless Virtual Reality Headset Capable Of 'Merged Reality'
Intel has unveiled Project Alloy, which is a virtual reality reference design that enables the operation of a standalone wireless VR headset. Intel CEO Brian Krzanich also explained the concept of merged reality, which is different from augmented reality.
Huawei Tops Chinese Smartphone Market For Q2 As Xiaomi Tumbles To No. 4; Apple Continues To Sink
According to an IDC report, Huawei topped all-important and lucrative Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter by shipping 19.1 million units of smartphones. Xiaomi and Apple, however, both saw shipment volume drops compared with last year.
Microsoft Wants Future PCs to Integrate Xbox Wireless: What Does This Mean For Gamers?
Microsoft has announced that future PCs will have built-in Xbox Wireless support to allow gamers to connect their Xbox One accessories to their computers. The first PC with the feature, the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube, is set to launch in October.
Ford Promises Fully Autonomous Vehicles For Ride-Sharing Services By 2021: The Race Is On
Ford is targeting to mass produce fully autonomous vehicles by 2021, to be used for ride-sharing services. The company's recent acquisitions will help hasten the development of the self-driving cars.
