Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Gotta Catch 'Em All! Here Are Some Tips On How To Fight The 'Pokémon Go' Battery Drain
One of the issues plaguing 'Pokémon Go' is that the game drains the battery life of mobile devices quickly. Here are some tips on how to extend playing time in the quest to 'catch 'em all.'
Heavy Equipment Brand Caterpillar Installs Facial Recognition Software In Trucks: What For?
Caterpillar has installed facial recognition systems in trucks used in the mining industry. The systems, which were developed in partnership with Seeing Machines, are important to ensure the safety of operations in mine sites.
Alibaba Executive Chairman Jack Ma Not Fazed By Lawsuits: 'If You Want To Sue Us, Sue Us'
Alibaba executive chairman and founder Jack Ma is unfazed by the investigations being launched into the Chinese e-commerce giant. According to Ma, the probes present an opportunity for the company to be better understood.
Walmart To Offer Free Shipping At No Minimum Purchase In Bid To Steal Thunder Of Amazon Prime Day
Walmart will offer free shipping with no minimum purchase required for five days starting on July 11. The promotion is a part of the company's strategy to combat Amazon's Prime Day.
YouTube Online TV Service 'Unplugged' Will Offer ESPN, CBS and ABC For Below $35 Per Month
YouTube has been developing an online TV service, to be named 'Unplugged,' which will cost $35 per month. Progress on the service is being made, with ESPN, ABC and CBS expected to be available upon its launch.
Proterra's Electric Bus Charging System Can Get Bus Back On The Road Faster Than A Gas Station Refuel
Proterra has provided more details on its FC charging infrastructure. The system can charge up an electric bus in less than 10 minutes, and features open patents."
MIT Develops Wireless, Wearable Sensor For Toxic Gas: Military Applications?
MIT researchers created low-cost sensors that will allow smartphones to detect toxic gas. The technology, which is also lightweight, will have military applications.
Here's How To Be Like Ash And Start With Pikachu On 'Pokémon Go'
Upon launching 'Pokémon Go' for the first time, gamers are given the choice among Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle as their starter Pokémon. However, there is a secret method to be able to choose Pikachu.
Infected ’Pokémon Go’ App Contains Droidjack Malware: Better Wait For An Official Release
An infected version of 'Pokémon Go' contains the Droidjack malware, which will allow hackers to gain complete control of a victim's device. To avoid this, users should only download apps from legitimate app stores.
Space Travel Simulator 'Kerbal Space Program' Lands On The PlayStation 4 On July 12
Space travel simulator 'Kerbal Space Program' will be landing on the PlayStation 4 in North America on July 12. The title will put players in charge of an alien race and their newly launched space travel program.
Lawsuit Filed Against Snapchat Over Inappropriate Content Served To Minors Through Discover
A lawsuit has been filed against Snapchat over the inappropriate content being served to minors in the Discover feature. Snapchat, while apologizing, said it supports the editorial independence of its partners.
This GoPro Accessory Will Allow You To Take 360-Degree Videos, And You Could Get It For Less Than $200
Pano Pro's Actioncam360 will allow GoPro users to shoot 360-degree videos. The company has launched a Kickstarter campaign for an improved version of the accessory, which backers can get for less than $200.
Wendy's Hacking Investigation Continues: Now Over 1,000 U.S. Stores Affected
An update on the hacking attack on Wendy's revealed that at least 1,025 locations were affected. The company has uploaded a system to allow customers to check if their credit card and debit card information were possibly compromised.
Lawsuit Reveals Silent Circle's Struggles: Nobody Is Buying Its Privacy-Focused Blackphone
Blackphone maker Silent Circle received a lawsuit from Geeksphone, the company's former joint venture partner, over a $5 million payment due from its buyout agreement. The court documents reveal that Silent Circle is struggling to sell its privacy-focused smartphone.
Attention, 'World Of Warcraft' Gamers: A Script Going Around Will Steal All Your Gold
A scam going around different realms in 'World of Warcraft' will cause victims to lose their hard-earned gold. The scammer requests targets to run a script, with victims also sending whispers to their friends to run the same command.
Final Fantasy VII Now Out On Android For $16: Is It Worth Downloading?
Square Enix has released the Android port for 'Final Fantasy VII' almost a year after the iOS version. Is the game worth downloading, despite coming with a price tag of $15.99 and a couple of bugs?
Nexus Smartwatches On The Way? Google Said To Be Working On Its Own Android Wear Devices
Google is said to be working on two Android Wear smartwatches. Codenamed Angelfish and Swordfish, the devices could possibly carry the company's Nexus brand.
Stockholm To Helsinki Hyperloop Will Cost $21B, But Will Cut Travel Time From Over 3 Hours To Below 30 Minutes
A study on a Hyperloop One system connecting Sweden's Stockholm and Finland's Helsinki revealed a project cost of $21 billion. The network, however, will be able to reduce the travel time between the two cities to less than 30 minutes.
Luck vs. Skill: Is Yogg-Saron Bad For Competitive 'Hearthstone'?
Yogg-Saron, one of the cards from the 'Whispers of the Old Gods' expansion of 'Hearthstone,' heavily utilizes the game's RNG element. Is it bad for competitive matches, or does it capture the spirit of the digital trading card game?
Can't Wait For 'Pokémon Go'? Here's How To Get The Game Into Your Android Device
Augmented reality mobile game 'Pokémon Go' has started to roll out for the iOS and Android, but it is not yet available in all regions. For Android users, however, there is a way to get the game into their smartphones.
The Powerful HTC 10 Is Not Doing Too Well: Time To Focus On The HTC Vive?
HTC's smartphone division has seen better days, with the company struggling to sell 1 million units of the powerful HTC 10. Is it time for the company to focus on the highly successful HTC Vive virtual reality headset instead?
The NBA Players Union Will Hold Its First-Ever Tech Summit, Led By Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala
The National Basketball Players Association will be holding its inaugural NBPA Technology Summit in San Francisco this month. The event will be spearheaded by Andre Iguodala, the sixth man of the Golden State Warriors and the 2015 NBA Finals MVP.
Hummingbad Malware Infects 10 Million Android Devices: How To Check If Your Smartphone Or Tablet Is Among Them
Check Point has released a report on Hummingbad, a new malware that has infected about 10 million Android devices worldwide. The malware attempts to gain root access to smartphones and tablets, then launches advertising banners on the device.
Twitter Is Banned In China, So How Does It Have 10 Million Users There?
Social media platform Twitter has been officially blocked in China since 2009. However, according to a source from Twitter, there are about 10 million users of the service from the Asian country.
'Pokémon Go' Launch On iOS, Android Finally Happening: Have You Downloaded It Yet?
The wait is almost over, as 'Pokémon Go' is now being rolled out to the iOS and Android. It should not take long before Pokémon fans worldwide can download their copies of the highly anticipated augmented reality game.
Engineers Working On Cyborg Locusts That Can Sniff Out Explosives
Researchers from the Washington University in St. Louis are working on a project to create cyborg locusts. The bugs will be able to perform better in bomb detection compared with robots due to their powerful sense of smell.
Hammer Down! Blizzard Files Lawsuit Against Company Behind 'Overwatch' Cheating Software
Blizzard has filed a lawsuit against Germany-based Bossland, the company behind the cheating tool for 'Overwatch' named Watchover Tyrant. The software allows cheaters to see the health and location of opponents on radar.
Kevin Durant Joins The Golden State Warriors: Why He Did It And What This Means For The Rest Of The NBA
Former MVP Kevin Durant has decided to join 2015-2016 NBA MVP Steph Curry in the Golden State Warriors. What could be the reason behind the move, and what does this mean for the rest of the NBA?
You Can Now Play 'Pokemon Fire Red' Through A Virtual Game Boy Within 'Minecraft' Thanks To This Guy
A YouTuber who goes by the name Reqaug has built a fully functional Gameboy Advance within 'Minecraft.' And not only that, as the virtual gaming device is also capable of playing an emulated copy of 'Pokémon Fire Red.'
Israeli Minister Calls Facebook A 'Monster' Over Its Abusive Content Removal Policies
Israel's Minister of Internal Security, Gilad Erdan, called Facebook a 'monster' in a television interview. He accused the social network and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg of not doing enough to prevent the spread of violence on the platform.
