Articles by Aaron Mamiit
What's In The Latest 'Pokémon GO' Update: Warning For Drivers To Stop Playing, iOS Battery Saver Returns, 'Nearby' Feature Changed To 'Sightings'
Niantic Labs has pushed out the latest update for 'Pokémon GO.' Among the changes that users can expect include warnings for drivers, the return of the battery saver option for iOS and the new Sightings feature.
AT&T To Pay Out $7.75M For Enabling Phone Bill Scam That Charged Customers $9 Per Month For Nothing
AT&T enabled a phone bill scam that charged customers about $9 per month for fake directory assistance services. The FCC has now ordered the telecommunications firm to pay out $7.75 million, $6.8 million of which as refunds to customers.
Google Purchases Orbitera For Over $100M To Help The Fight Of Google Cloud Platform Against Amazon's AWS
Google has purchased Orbitera, a provider of a commerce platform that simplifies purchasing and selling software on the cloud, for over $100 million. The acquisition is expected to improve Google Cloud Platform’s challenge against rivals such as Amazon’s AWS.
More Details On Retro NES Classic Edition Console Revealed: Different Display Options And Permanent Save Points
More details on the NES Classic Edition console have emerged, including the device's different display options and permanent save points. As the features are revealed, the $59.99 price tag for the console is looking more like a bargain.
FTC Plans Crackdown On Sponsored Posts: Brands, Advertisers Need To Clearly State If Promotions By Celebrities Are Paid
The FTC is planning a crackdown on sponsored content uploaded on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter. Brands and celebrities will be required to explicitly disclose if posts are paid.
Latest 'Pokémon GO' Issues: PokéStops Being Taken Down, Players Keep On Cheating
The problems for 'Pokémon GO' never seem to end. The latest issues include PokéStops being taken down for no reason and cheaters who are able to rack up massive XP and collect high-power Pokémon.
Uber Sells China Operations To Rival Didi: Why The Ride-Sharing Company Failed To Conquer China And What It Means For Everyone Else
Uber is selling its operations in China to rival Didi Chuxing for $35 billion. Why did the ride-sharing company fail to conquer the lucrative Chinese market, and what does this mean for the rest of the world?
Tesla Motors Autopilot Saves Lives Too: Model X Drives Missouri Man To Emergency Room
The Autopilot feature of Tesla Motors has been under fire recently after a fatal accident that claimed the life of Model S driver Joshua Brown. However, a recent incident helps prove that the feature can also help in saving lives.
New 4K Video Reveals 3 iPhone 7 Variants: Is This Confirmation Of iPhone 7 Plus And iPhone 7 Pro?
A new 4K video shows three iPhone 7 models side by side, reviving rumors of the alleged iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro. Does this confirm the two large iPhone 7 variants, or are these devices just mock-ups?
Spoiler-Free 'Suicide Squad' Review: Chaotic, But Isn't That The Point?
'Suicide Squad' has mostly been on the wrong end of movie reviews with its chaotic plot. Chaos could be the whole point of the film though, pushed by Margot Robbie's great performance as Harley Quinn.
Microsoft To Release 2 Major Windows 10 Updates Next Year; Anniversary Update Last One For 2016
The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is the last one for Microsoft's latest operating system this year. Two major updates are being planned for next year though, and the first one is already up for testing.
No Complaints Here: 'Pokémon GO' Has Doubled Portable Battery Pack Sales
The popularity of 'Pokémon GO' has led to a surge in sales of portable power packs. As such, manufacturers of these battery packs could very well be one of the few segments of society with no complaints against the game.
Google Self-Driving Car CTO Announces Departure: What's Coming Next For The Program?
Chris Urmson, CTO of the Google Self-Driving Car Project, has announced his departure after working on the initiative for more than seven years. Urmson is now ready for a fresh challenge after leading 1.8 million miles of autonomous driving.
Apple Spends $200M To Acquire Seattle-Based Turi, Boosts Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence Capabilities
Apple has acquired Seattle-based startup Turi, formerly known as Dato and GraphLab, for about $200 million. The company's tools focus on creating machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions for developers.
Aston Martin DB11 Review Roundup: Is The 13-Year Wait Worth It?
The Aston Martin DB11, unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, is an update to the Aston Martin DB9 - 13 years in the making. Is the wait worth it for the supercar, or does it fall short of expectations?
New 'Pokémon GO' Bug Makes It Even Harder For Frustrated Players To Catch Pokémon: Is A Fix On The Way?
The first major update for 'Pokémon GO' removed the app's Nearby feature instead of fixing it. Now, a new bug is making it more difficult to catch Pokémon, further adding to the frustrations of players.
HTC, Valve Open Source Vive VR's Tracking System For Third-Party Hardware: Future Of VR Looks Bright
Valve and partner HTC have open sourced the room-scale 3D tracking system of the Vive VR headset. Third-party companies and developers interested in using the technology will not be required to pay any licensing fees or royalties.
The Jeep Hackers Reveal New Exploit: They Can Take Over The Vehicle While Running At High Speeds
Jeep hackers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek unveiled another exploit to take control of the SUV even while it is moving at high speeds. However, Fiat Chrysler said that the hack was carried out on a Jeep with outdated software.
Apple Launches Its First Bug Bounty Program, But It's Invite-Only For Now
Apple has unveiled its first ever bug bounty program at the Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. The program, which could pay rewards of up to $200,000, is currently invite-only.
ZTE To Crowdsource Ideas For Its Next Device: Do You Want To Help Make The Best Smartphone Ever?
ZTE has launched Project CSX, which looks to crowdsource ideas from customers for the company's next smartphone. ZTE is providing incentives for users to participate, with a grand prize trip for two to CES 2017 in Las Vegas.
Tesla Motors Books Massive $293.2M Loss For Q2, But CEO Elon Musk Is Unfazed: Here's Why
Tesla Motors widened its loss in the second quarter to $293.2 million, equivalent to a loss of $2.09 per share. The company's visionary CEO and founder Elon Musk, however, remains unfazed, as Tesla Motors looks forward to the second half.
Apple Workforce Diversity Update: Gender, Minority Pay Gap Solved As Apple Makes Good Progress
In its latest report, Apple claimed that it has solved the pay gap issue for both women and minorities in the United States. Through the numbers, it is apparent that Apple has committed to improving the diversity of its workforce.
Facebook Opens Area 404: Hardware Lab To Focus On Drones, Lasers, Virtual Reality, And Much More
Facebook opened Area 404, a new 22,000-square-foot laboratory where the company's hardware teams are planning to carry out fast prototyping and modeling of their projects. Yes, the lab's name is taken from the infamous "Not Found" error code.
Skype Launches New Bots: Plan Your Flight, Book Your Tickets, Connect To Apps And Much More
Microsoft-owned Skype has introduced a series of new chatbots for the communications platform. Among the new bots are products of partnerships with Skyscanner and StubHub, with one even impersonating Spock of 'Star Trek.'
Snapchat Introduces Geostickers: Location-Specific Stickers That Can Be Added To Snaps And Messages
Snapchat launched Geostickers, which are location-specific stickers that can be added to snaps and messages. Among the cities that will be the first to receive the feature are San Francisco, New York City, Los Angeles, Paris and London.
Microsoft Opens Up HoloLens Sales To US And Canada Customers: Do You Have $3,000 To Spare?
Microsoft has opened up sales of the HoloLens Development Edition to all developer and business customers in the United States and Canada. However, because the application requirement has been waived, anybody can now purchase the $3,000 device.
White House Approves Testing For Alphabet's Project Wing Drone Delivery Service, Rolls Out UAV Support Initiatives
The United States government has allowed Google's parent company, Alphabet, to conduct tests for the Project Wing drone delivery service. The approval comes as part of several initiatives that aim to increase drone usage in the country.
'Overwatch' Gets Into The Olympic Spirit With Rocket League-Like Lucioball Mode And Limited Edition Loot Boxes
The first seasonal event for 'Overwatch' will see the popular multiplayer shooter get into the Olympic spirit. The surprise update will add Lucioball, a new game mode that resembles 'Rocket League,' along with limited edition items.
Microsoft Starts Rolling Out Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Here's How To Get It Right Now
Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 Anniversary Update across the world in phases. For users who would like to get the update now, here is what you can do.
Apple Launches New Apple TV Remote App: Transform Your iPhone Into A Siri Remote
Apple has launched the new Apple TV Remote app for the iOS, which will transform iPhones into Siri Remotes to work with the fourth-generation Apple TV. The app can be downloaded for free.
