Articles by Aaron Mamiit
'Shadow Brokers' Claim To Have Acquired Tools Used By NSA-Linked Hackers: Legitimate Threat Or Elaborate Hoax?
Anonymous hackers known as the 'Shadow Brokers' are claiming to have acquired tools used by the NSA-linked Equation Group. The cyberweapons are now up for auction to the highest bidder.
Sprint Will Pay Customers $200 To Switch Back After Moving To Another Carrier: Subscriber Tug-Of-War Intensifies
Sprint, looking to increase its number of subscribers, has started to offer $200 worth of credit for customers who return to the service after switching to rival carriers. The promotion is set to run until mid-September.
Snapchat To Buy Vurb For More Than $110 Million: What Will The Mobile Search App Add To The Service?
Snapchat is said to be finalizing the acquisition of mobile search app Vurb for more than $110 million. The purchase may help with one of the biggest complaints that users have had on the service.
Forget The Ice Bucket: Celebrities Give New Internet Trend 22 Pushup Challenge A Try
Celebrities have started to take on the 22 Push-Up Challenge, which looks to raise awareness on veteran suicide prevention. Among the Hollywood stars who have uploaded videos include Captain America himself, Chris Evans.
Microsoft Launches 'Minecraft' VR For Oculus Rift With 2 Important Updates To Prevent Nausea
Microsoft has finally launched the VR version of 'Minecraft' for the Oculus Rift. The title comes with two important updates that eliminate simulator sickness, which is the type of nausea that players sometimes experience in virtual reality.
Tesla Motors Receives Approval For P100D Versions Of Model S And Model X: Single-Charge Range Will Be Bumped Up To 381 Miles
Tesla Motors has received approval from European regulators for P100D versions of the Model S and Model X. This will see the batteries of the electric vehicles improved to 100 kWh for a single-charge range of 381 miles.
Google Fiber To Go Wireless? Underground Fiber Optic Cables Proving Too Expensive And Time-Consuming
The cost and time associated with installing underground fiber optic cables for Google Fiber have been slowing down the business. The service is now investigating wireless solutions to the problem.
Leaked Pictures Of HTC Nexus 'Sailfish': Google Used An Interesting Design For The Upcoming Smartphone
Android Police has acquired leaked images of one of Google's upcoming Nexus smartphones, codenamed 'Sailfish.' The internal specifications of the device have also previously been revealed through an AnTuTu benchmark.
Samsung Will Upgrade The Galaxy Note 7 To Android 7.0 Nougat Within 3 Months: Too Good To Be True?
The president of Samsung's mobile communications division, Koh Dong-jin, said that the Galaxy Note 7 will be upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat in two to three months. Is it too good to be true?
MIT Unveils DuoSkin: Temporary Tattoos That Function As On-Skin Interfaces To Interact With Computers, Mobile Devices
MIT Media Lab's DuoSkin project is a fabrication process for customized temporary tattoos that can serve as connected interfaces. These tattoos can eventually serve as a great alternative to cumbersome wearable devices such as smartwatches.
PC Version Of 'No Man's Sky' Suffering From Performance Issues Upon Release: Hello Games Scrambling For A Fix
The PC version of 'No Man's Sky' has suffered from performance issues right upon release. Players have reported problems that include crashing upon launch, heavy stuttering and frame rate drops.
The Rumored iPhone 7 Second Speaker Might Not Be True: Leaked Schematics Suggest That The Holes Are Purely Cosmetic
Apple is expected to drop the 3.5mm headphone jack for the iPhone 7, with the space to be filled out with a second speaker. However, leaked schematics reveal that the speaker grills previously seen are purely cosmetic.
Niantic Labs Is Handing Out Permanent Bans To 'Pokémon GO' Cheaters: It's About Time
Among the pressing issues with 'Pokémon GO' are the players who cheat their way into high levels while acquiring high-powered Pokémon. Niantic Labs is now issuing permanent bans to cheaters, which would improve the playing experience for legitimate Pokémon trainers.
Microsoft Acquires Beam: Gamers Will Soon Be Able To Watch And Play Along With Their Favorite Xbox Live Streamers
Microsoft has acquired interactive livestreaming service Beam, which allows viewers to participate as their favorite streamers play their games. Making the interactive experience possible is the ultra-low latency that the company's technology provides.
Google Escapes Russia's Antitrust Investigations With Just A Small Scratch: US$6.8M Fine Will Not Be A Problem
Russia's national regulator has fined Google an amount equivalent to $6.8 million in connection to an antitrust investigation. The fine is nothing but a small scratch to Google, but it will still likely file an appeal on the decision.
Volkswagen Misfortunes Continue: 100 Million Cars Since 1995 Vulnerable To Wireless Key Hack
A team of security researchers revealed that practically all vehicles released by Volkswagen since 1995 are vulnerable to a wireless key hack. The exploit is a severe security threat as it leaves behind no physical trace.
Should You Buy Galaxy Note 7 Or Wait For iPhone 7 Plus? Quick Specs And Features Comparison
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is set to go head-to-head with Apple's iPhone 7 in the cutthroat smartphone market. Should customers purchase the Galaxy Note 7 when it launches this month, or wait for the release of the iPhone 7?
Adblock Plus Has Already Beaten Facebook's Anti-Ad Blocker Tech, But It Might Not Last Long
Adblock Plus labeled Facebook's move to dismiss ad blockers on the desktop version of the social network as 'anti-user.' The company has now announced a workaround to the technology with a new filter.
Microsoft Accidentally Leaks 'Golden Keys' That Unlock Secure Boot-Protected Windows Devices: Oops?
Microsoft accidentally leaked the 'golden keys' that will allow hackers to unlock Windows devices protected by Secure Boot. This is why Apple was not willing to take the risk of creating a backdoor for its systems upon the FBI’s demands.
You Can Now Send A Message To President Obama Through Facebook Messenger: Here's How
Citizens can now send a message to President Barack Obama through the official Facebook page of the White House. Users will be guided through the process by a chatbot on the social network's Messenger tool.
Court Overturns FCC Ruling That Pushes For Expansion Of City-Owned Broadband Services: What This Means To Consumers
A federal appeals court overturned a ruling by the FCC that pushes for the expansion of city-owned broadband services in North Carolina and Tennessee. FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler criticized the decision, which is a victory for commercial internet providers.
Seagate Unleashes 60 TB SSD: Imagine What You Can Do With All That Storage
Seagate has unveiled a 60 TB SSD, which is the largest capacity SSD in the world. The drive is capable of storing 400 million photos or 12,000 DVD movies, and is expected to be released next year.
Apps On Apple's App Store Predicted To Double To 5 Million By 2020: Games Taking The Lead
There are currently just over 2 million apps on Apple's App Store. That figure is expected to increase to 2.93 million apps by the end of 2016 and to 5.06 million apps by the end of 2020, Sensor Tower reported.
'Hearthstone' Players In Outrage Over Terrible New Priest Card In 'One Night In Karazhan': What Purify Means For The Game
Players of Blizzard's 'Hearthstone' are outraged over the Purify card for the Priest class. The card, which is included in the upcoming 'One Night in Karazhan' adventure, could signal a deeper issue for the digital trading card game.
Apple Adds 12.9-Inch iPad Pro To Official Refurbished Online Store: Up To $160 Discount On Normal Price
Apple added the 12.9-inch iPad Pro to its official refurbished online store. Interested users can get up to a $160 discount on the refurbished tablets, which will come with the same one-year warranty offered to purchases of brand new ones.
Apple's First Vehicle-Related Patent Is A Surprise: A Steering Device That Could Be Used In Military Trucks
The first vehicle-related patent of Apple will come as a surprise to those looking forward to the Apple Car. The invention, covered by the approved patent, is for a steering device that can be used to improve military trucks.
A Beginner's Guide For 'No Man's Sky': Tips For New Space Explorers
Starting out in "No Man's Sky" could be almost impossibly daunting at first due to the massive universe of the space exploration game. Here are some helpful tips to get new players started with their adventures.
Calm Down, Android Users: Quadrooter Vulnerability Not A Massive Security Threat, Google Says
The Quadrooter vulnerability, which is said to affect 900 million Android devices, opens up smartphones and tablets to hackers. However, according to Google, the issue is not the massive security threat that is being made out to be.
Avid Online Gamers Score Better In Math, Science And Reading Tests, Study Shows
A new study revealed that avid online gamers scored better in math, science and reading tests compared to other students. The study, however, only shows a relation and does not prove that online gaming improves academic performance.
New MacBook Pro Expected To Launch In The Fall: Touch ID In The Power Button, OLED Function Keys
A source confirmed that the new Apple MacBook Pro models will feature Touch ID technology and an OLED display touch bar, replacing the physical function keys. The Touch ID will be located in the power button of the upcoming laptops.
