Articles by Aaron Mamiit
If You Love Your Xbox Live Gamertag, Make Sure To Log In At Least Once Every Five Years
The amended services agreement of Microsoft requires Xbox Live subscribers to log in to the gaming network at least once every five years to keep their gamertags. Have you logged in since Sept. 15, 2011?
AI-Powered Photo Transformation App Prisma Now Out On Android
The artificial intelligence-powered photo transformation app Prisma has now been released for Android through the Google Play Store. Is Facebook already planning to acquire the app, like it did with Instagram?
All 2017 Ford Models Will Be Compatible With Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Ford will push out its Sync 3 system to all 2017 models of its vehicles, which will make them compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The system unlocks many commands for drivers and passengers within their vehicles.
Microsoft Slashes 500 GB Xbox One Price Tag All The Way Down To $249 Ahead Of Xbox One S Launch
Microsoft has further dropped the price of the 500 GB Xbox One to only $249 ahead of the Aug. 2 launch of the 2 TB Xbox One S. The offer, according to Major Nelson, will be for a limited time.
Niantic CEO Teases The Future Of 'Pokémon Go': Rare Pokémon, Pokémon Centers, Trading And More
Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke talked about the future of 'Pokémon Go' at the San Diego Comic-Con. Among the things he mentioned are the addition of rare Pokémon, the arrival of Pokémon Centers and the introduction of Pokémon trading.
This Smartphone Case Will Make It Easier To Catch 'Em All In 'Pokémon GO'
Jon Cleaver has uploaded 3D printing blueprint for a smartphone case that will help 'Pokémon GO' players in catching Pokémon. However, the case is currently only compatible with select smartphones.
'Gears Of War 4' For PC Will Not Be A Simple Xbox One Port: Dynamic Resolution, Benchmarking Mode And More
The first game that will benefit from Microsoft's Xbox Play Anywhere program is third-person shooter 'Gears of War 4.' The title, however, will add features for Windows 10 PCs that will not be seen in the Xbox One version.
FCC Pushes Carriers To Offer Robocall Blockers To Consumers: Will They Finally Act?
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler has written a letter to the CEOs of major telecommunications companies to urge the implementation of robocall blocking systems. Will the companies finally do so?
New Google Play Store Algorithm Shrinks And Shows Android App Update Sizes
Google has added a new algorithm to the Google Play Store that will both reduce and display the sizes of Android app updates. These changes will make a big difference for users with limited data and on small-storage devices.
T-Mobile Offers Free, Unlimited Data To Subscribers Heading To Brazil For The Rio 2016 Olympics
T-Mobile has unveiled its Brazil Unleashed promotion, which will offer free and unlimited high-speed data to subscribers watching the Rio 2016 Olympics. Families of U.S. athletes will also be getting something special from the carrier.
Apple Watch Maintains Market Leadership Despite Struggling Sales In Q2: What This Means For The Smartwatch Industry
According to IDC, the Apple Watch maintained its market leadership standing in the smartwatch industry with a 47 percent market share in the second quarter. However, sales figures for the device fell compared with the corresponding quarter last year.
Excited For The Apple Car? Sorry, Launch Pushed Back A Year To 2021 As Challenges Pile Up
A report by The Information revealed that the release of the electric Apple Car has been pushed back to 2021. One of the reasons for the delay could be due to self-driving capabilities that will come with the vehicle.
Facebook's Aquila Soars In Test Flight: Solar-Powered Drone Will Provide Internet Access To Everyone
After years of development, Facebook's Aquila has completed its first test flight. The Aquila is a solar-powered, internet access-providing drone capable of staying up in the air for up to three months.
Police Request For 3D-Printed Fingers To Unlock A Murder Victim's Smartphone
The police approached a Michigan State University professor with the unusual request to create 3D-printed fingers. The authorities will use the replica to unlock the smartphone of a murder victim.
Samsung Is Working On A Standalone Virtual Reality Headset, And It Is Likely Named Odyssey
Samsung is known to be working on a standalone virtual reality headset, but not much is known about the upcoming device. Trademark and logo applications, however, reveal that the headset could be named Odyssey.
Android 7.0 Nougat Will Protect Your Device By Not Booting Up When Malware Is Detected
A new security measure in Android 7.0 Nougat will prevent devices infected with malware from booting up. However, smartphones with non-malicious corruption will also be affected.
'Rocket League' Cross-Network Play Between PlayStation 4 And Xbox One Gamers Almost A Reality
'Rocket League' developer Psyonix revealed that cross-network play between Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gamers is almost a reality. What is it waiting before activating the breakthrough feature?
World's Fastest Consumer Drone Teal Can Reach Speeds Of 85 Mph, And It's Modular
The modular Teal drone is a powerful machine, featuring speeds of 85 miles per hour and an integrated NVIDIA TX1 supercomputer. Even more astonishing is the fact that the man behind its development is just 18 years old.
The Gorilla Glass 5 Will Protect Your Smartphone From Over 5-Foot Drops: Goodbye, Shattered Screens!
Corning has unveiled the Gorilla Glass 5, which will protect devices from drops as high as 5.2 feet at an 80 percent survival rate. The Gorilla Glass 5 is currently in production and will be fitted into new devices that will be released this fall.
Blizzard Could Be Announcing The Next 'Hearthstone' Adventure Very Soon
Blizzard could be set to announce the next adventure for "Hearthstone" on July 28 through the game's official Twitch channel. Rumors are hinting that the adventure will involve Karazhan, a magical tower formerly inhabited by Medivh.
Uber Teams Up With DigitalGlobe: Satellite Imaging Set To Improve Rider, Driver Experience
Uber has teamed up with DigitalGlobe that will see the satellite imaging company supply high-resolution satellite images to the ride-sharing service. The partnership will look to improve the experience for both drivers and riders.
Survey Says Less Than 10 Percent Of iPhone Owners Will Upgrade To iPhone 7, Due To No New Design
Most of the reported changes coming to the iPhone 7 will be internal. With no new design for Apple's upcoming flagship smartphone, a survey revealed that most users might not upgrade to the device.
Microsoft's Xbox Live Revenue Increases, But Not Enough To Offset Lagging Xbox Console Sales
Microsoft has reported a 4-percent increase in Xbox Live revenue for the quarter ending June 30. However, the company's gaming division still struggled, primarily due to the lagging sales of its consoles.
Twitter Opens Verified Accounts Process To All Users: Here's How To Apply And Why You Should Do It
Twitter has opened its verification process to all users, allowing anybody to get a blue check mark on their account. How could regular users benefit from getting their accounts verified?
United States Army Unit Switching From Android To iPhone 6s Because It Is 'Faster And Smoother'
The Special Operations Command unit of the United States Army is making the switch from Android to the iPhone for its tactical assault kits. The Android smartphone being replaced is believed to be a Samsung Galaxy Note device.
Apple Fixes FaceTime Vulnerability That Allowed Attackers To Eavesdrop On Targets
Apple has fixed a vulnerability in FaceTime with the release of OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6 and iOS 9.3.3. The bug allowed attackers to maintain an audio connection in what appeared to be an ended FaceTime call.
Mercedes-Benz Self-Driving Future Bus Made Landmark 12-Mile Trip Across Amsterdam
The self-driving Future Bus of Mercedes-Benz, powered by the CityPilot technology, made a landmark trip in the Netherlands over a route of 12 miles. The bus was not fully autonomous, but it was very much capable of most of the driving actions by itself.
The Android 7.0 Nougat Easter Egg Is A 'Neko Atsume' Clone, And Here's How To Access It
Google has released the fifth and final developer preview for Android 7.0 Nougat. This version of the company's next mobile operating system comes with an easter egg — a clone of the popular cat collector game 'Neko Atsume.'
Germany To Require A Black Box In Every Self-Driving Car Due To Recent Tesla Accidents
Germany is planning new legislation that will require vehicles with self-driving capabilities to have black boxes installed. The black boxes will help in determining whether the driver or the vehicle is responsible in case of any accidents.
Man Arrested In California For Flying Drone Over Wildfire: Why This Is A Serious Offense
A hobbyist drone operator was arrested and charged with one count of misdemeanor after flying his drone over a wildfire in California. This is a serious offense, and here's the reason why.
