Articles by Aaron Mamiit
American Airlines No-Go For Gogo, Picks ViaSat To Provide Wi-Fi On 100 New Planes
American Airlines has chosen ViaSat over Gogo to provide Internet connectivity to its new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. While Gogo uses slower air-to-ground connections, ViaSat utilizes high-capacity satellite networks.
Verizon's 'Can You Hear Me Now' Guy Switches To Sprint
Paul Marcarelli, the guy in Verizon advertisements known for his "can you hear me now?" line, has switched to Sprint. The advertisements urge consumers to make the same switch as Marcarelli did.
Bungie Trademarks Rumored 'Destiny' Expansion 'Rise Of Iron'
Promotional materials for the upcoming expansion of 'Destiny' called 'Rise of Iron' were leaked last month. A trademark application for the title further confirms the name of the game's next DLC.
Father's Day Gift Ideas: Huawei Smartwatch Sells For $250 Via Best Buy
For tech-savvy dads, the Huawei Watch could be a good gift idea. The smartwatch can be purchased on Best Buy at $100 off its regular retail price of $349.99.
HTC Has A Selfie Contest Up, With The HTC 10 As The Prize
HTC is calling on selfie enthusiasts to send in their best selfies. The company has the HTC 10 as the prize for the contest, which is open for submissions until June 10.
Researchers Discover New Malware That Attacks Industrial Systems: Stuxnet 2.0?
FireEye has discovered a new kind of malware that attacks industrial systems. Named Irongate, the malware shares certain similarities with the controversial malware known as Stuxnet.
Google Does Not Want A Robot Apocalypse To Happen, So It's Building A Button To Turn Off AI
Google, one of the companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence development, was involved in a study that looks to build an off button for the technology. The switch would allow humans to take control over misbehaving robots.
No More Messages Soon On Facebook Mobile Web App: Time To Finally Download Messenger
Android device users are seeing notifications on Facebook's mobile web app that conversations will soon be moved to Messenger. It can be ignored for now, but soon, messages will only be accessed through the standalone app.
Baidu VP Confirms Mass Production Of Self-Driving Cars By 2021
Baidu's VP Wang Jing backed the company's chief scientist in believing that it would be able to mass produce self-driving cars by 2021. Wang also said he is hoping for China and other countries to become more accommodating to autonomous cars.
Walmart Is Jumping Into The Drone Game, But Not For Deliveries
Last year, Walmart asked for permission to test drones as part of its delivery system. The company has since made considerable progress in using drone technology, but instead of deliveries, the machines will be used for something else first.
NBA Forges Partnership With Twitter, Samsung To Dish Out 360-Degree Videos Of 2016 Finals
The NBA has teamed up with Twitter and Samsung to offer 360-degree video highlights of the 2016 Finals. The videos will give fans a more intimate look of the championship rematch between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Overwatch Now Has 7 Million Players, Just Over A Week After It Was Released
After just launching on May 24, Blizzard's 'Overwatch' has now amassed a player base of 7 million. Gamers have already logged a combined total of 119 million hours of playing the game.
The Pebble Core Will Be The First Standalone Wearable To Integrate Amazon Alexa
The Pebble Core just became much more interesting, as the company announced that it will integrate Amazon's Alexa voice assistant technology. Users can still participate in the Kickstarter campaign to be among the first ones to receive the device.
Nightmare Not Over: Your New Car Might Sport Defective Takata Airbags If You're Buying From These Carmakers
Four major automobile manufacturers continue to use defective Takata airbag inflators in new models of vehicles. While the sale of the cars would not break any regulations, they will be recalled by 2018.
OnePlus 3 vs. Sony Xperia X vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Which Android Smartphone Should You Buy?
The OnePlus 3 and the Sony Xperia X are going to be released soon. How do they compare to the arguably premiere Android-powered smartphone in the market, the Samsung Galaxy S7?
Vivendi Conquers Gameloft, Sets Sights On Ubisoft As Next Target
Vivendi has acquired control of mobile publisher Gameloft as it continues its attempt at a hostile takeover of Ubisoft. Vivendi now already owns almost 18 percent of the Assassin's Creed publisher.
Google Magenta Composes Its First Song: What Can This AI Do?
Google's Magenta Project has released its first song in the form of a 90-second piano melody. The breakthrough matters because it is one of the first steps in teaching machines how to create art.
'Overwatch' Player Reaches Level 100 After 92 Hours Of Playing The Game, But Here's What Frustrates Him
FenderellaKN, who goes by the name FenderOverwatch on online forum Reddit, played 92 hours to reach level 100 on 'Overwatch.' He spent most of that time playing as Pharah, followed by Torbjörn, McCree and Reaper.
AMD Radeon RX 480: A Pocket-Friendly, VR-Ready Graphics Card
AMD has unveiled the Radeon RX 480, which is capable of delivering performance similar to the current $500 graphics cards. The new GPU, however, will only be sold for $200.
LG Unveils Stylus 2 Plus: Octa-Core Chip, 5.7-Inch Display And 16 MP Camera
The LG Stylus 2 Plus has new features and performance improvements compared with the LG Stylus 2. The smartphone will have a fingerprint scanner, up to 3 GB of RAM and a 16 MP camera in some markets.
Atari Is No Longer Just About Video Games, Enters Internet Of Things Industry
Atari has unveiled a partnership with Internet of Things company Sigfox to enter the smart products business. The developments of new Atari-branded smart products will start within the year.
You Can Now Preorder Sony Xperia X Via Best Buy, B&H, Amazon And Reagan Wireless
Sony has launched preorders for the Xperia X through Best Buy, B&H, Amazon and Reagan Wireless. Preorders for the other smartphones in the Xperia X Series will begin on June 17.
Samsung Unveils 512GB SSD That's Smaller Than Your Thumb
Samsung has unveiled the PM971-NVMe, a 512 GB SSD that is smaller than a person's thumb. The new SSD does not sacrifice performance in the downsizing, as it is capable of triple the performance of the regular SATA SSD.
There's Still A Chance: Apple Might Be Able To Put Up Retail Stores In India
Earlier in the week, the chances for Apple to be able to put up retail stores in India did not look too good. However, a new report claims that Apple should not yet give up on the matter.
Lionhead Studios Lives On: 'Fable' Digital Card Game To Launch On Kickstarter
Former Lionhead Studios employees have launched a new company, and its first game will continue the famed 'Fable' franchise. Titled 'Fable Fortune,' the digital trading card game will soon launch a Kickstarter campaign.
Apple Watch Getting Too Few New Apps: Why Are Developers Ignoring WatchOS?
Developers are creating very few new apps for the Apple Watch and watchOS, according to mobile database Realm's VP Tim Anglade. What would Apple have to do to entice developers to make Apple Watch apps?
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon Wear 1100: What Kind Of Wearable Devices Is The Processor For?
Following the Snapdragon Wear 2100 announced in February, Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon Wear 1100. While the Snapdragon Wear 2100 is for multifunctional smartwatches, the Snapdragon Wear 1100 was designed for a specific kind of wearable device.
Batman: Arkham Knight Game Of The Year Edition Outed By Amazon Germany
A listing for 'Batman: Arkham Knight Game of the Year Edition' was spotted on Amazon Germany despite no official announcement made yet. If the title is real, it will release on July 28 with all of the DLC for the game.
Microsoft Band 2 $75 Discount Extended Until July 9
Microsoft has extended its $75 discount offer for the Microsoft Band 2, with its $175 price available until July 9. The offer can be availed of through the online store of Microsoft, as well as through third-party sellers.
ARM Unwraps Cortex-A73 And Mali-G71 VR-Centric Chips: Here's What To Expect
ARM has unveiled the Cortex-A73 processor and the Mali-G71 graphics processor, which aim to support mobile virtual reality platforms. The technology will be incorporated into smartphones beginning next year.
