Articles by Aaron Mamiit
eBay WW2 Military Items: Museum Snags Nazi Coding Machine For Just $14
Museum volunteers acquired a World War 2 device used by Adolf Hitler through an eBay listing. The artifact, which was sold for about $14, is the keyboard of the extremely rare Lorenz teleprinter.
Blizzard Clamps Down On Overwatch Porn And Don't Ask Why
Blizzard's 'Overwatch' was said to feature overly sexualized female characters. This has led to 'Overwatch'-themed porn being created, and Blizzard is taking steps to remove such content online.
Best Buy Memorial Day Sale: You Can Save $200 On These Best Apple Watch Deals
Best Buy has launched a $200 discount on several models of the Apple Watch. The deals are enticing offers for customers who have long been thinking about snapping up an Apple Watch.
Google Selling Robotics Division Boston Dynamics To Toyota
Google is close to a deal to sell robotics division Boston Dynamics to Toyota. Alphabet executives did not believe that Boston Dynamics will be able to create a consumer product within the next few years, prompting the sale.
Apple Is 'Working Rapidly' To Make Apple Pay Available In All Significant Markets
According to Apple Pay Vice President Jennifer Bailey, Apple is 'working rapidly' to expand the mobile payments service in Asia and Europe. The service is now available in six countries.
HTC Moves From VR Headset Maker To Game Developer: 'Front Defense' To Be Unveiled Next Week
HTC will be unveiling its first internally created video game for the HTC Vive next week. Titled 'Front Defense,' the game will have players battle through waves of enemies using different kinds of weapons.
Verizon Reaches Tentative Agreement With Unions To End Six-Week Strike
Verizon and two unions have tentatively agreed to a four-year deal to end a six-week strike. Among the contents of the deal are higher wages and solutions to issues of worker relocations and pensions.
Acer To Release Liquid Zest Plus In July: 5.5-Inch Display, 2 GB RAM, 5,000 mAh Battery For $199
Acer's Liquid Zest Plus, featuring a massive 5,000 mAh battery, will be released in the United States in July. Previously carrying a price tag of $250, the smartphone will instead sell for $199.
Huawei Launches 60-Day Money Back Guarantee For Honor 5X, Honor 7: Sorry, Not For Americans
Huawei has launched a 60-day money back guarantee for the Honor 5X and Honor 7, with the company even offering free pickup for devices to be returned. The offer, however, is not for customers in the United States.
Google Setting Up Facility In Detroit For Self-Driving Car Technology
Google is setting up a facility in the Greater Detroit area that will focus on developing self-driving car technology. The structure covers 53,000 square feet, with Google expecting to move into the structure before the year ends.
Twitch Unveils 'Clips': New Feature To Save And Share Your Favorite Streams
Twitch has started to roll out the new Clips feature, which will allow viewers to save and share their favorite video clips from the streams that they watch. Using the feature is as easy as clicking a button.
Google Wins Case Against Oracle Over Java Use In Android: Why This Is Important For Everyone
The court has ruled that Google does not infringe on Oracle's copyrights for using Java APIs in the development of Android. This is important news not just for developers, but also for consumers.
It Has Begun: Apple Supplier Foxconn Replaces 60,000 Employees With Robots
Plunging deep into industrial automation, Apple supplier Foxconn has replaced 60,000 workers in one of its factories with robots. The robots will be doing repetitive tasks, while humans will handle the more complicated parts of the manufacturing line.
'Hitman' Episode 3: Marrakesh For Xbox One, PS4 And PC Arrives May 31
The third episode for 'Hitman,' entitled 'Marrakesh,' will be launched on May 31. The episode will feature two new targets located within the digital version of the bustling Moroccan city.
Forget Galaxy Note 6: Next Samsung Flagship Phablet Will Be Called Galaxy Note 7 And Here's Why
Samsung's Galaxy Note 6 is shaping up to be a groundbreaking smartphone. However, it might not be named the Galaxy Note 6 after all, with Samsung deciding to skip a number to name it the Galaxy Note 7.
Reddit Breaks Up With Imgur, Introduces Image Uploading Beta
Reddit has launched an in-house image hosting platform that will separate itself from other services such as Imgur. The in-house system can accept images of up to 20 MB and gifs of up to 100 MB.
Blizzard Offering Free One-Time Battle.net Name Change: Time To Replace That Regrettable BattleTag!
Blizzard is offering gamers a chance to replace their regrettable BattleTags on the Battle.net platform. The move comes along with the upcoming release of 'Overwatch.'
Titanfall 2 Rumors: Grappling Hooks, Bigger Multiplayer Maps And October Release Date
According to a Reddit user, 'Titanfall 2' will be launched in October. In addition, the game will be featuring grappling hooks, and players on Reddit have expressed their excitement about using such an equipment.
LG G5 Friends Accessories Now On Sale In The US: Here's How Much They Cost And What They Do
LG has confirmed the expansion of availability of the G5 Friends accessories in the United States. They can now be purchased in participating retail stores, carrier outlets and on the online LG store.
Samsung Denies That It Is Turning Its Back On Android Wear, But Here's The Catch
Reports claimed that Samsung is turning its back on Android Wear to focus on its proprietary Tizen operating system for its wearable devices. The company responded to the reports, but did not necessarily answer all the questions.
24-Hour iPad Air 2 Offer: 128 GB Wi-Fi Model For Only $499 With Free Case
B&H Photo has launched a 24-hour offer for the 128 GB Wi-Fi only model of the iPad Air 2. The tablet is being sold at a $200 discount for only $499, with a free BlooPro Case worth $19.99.
Apple Plans To Release Thinner And Lighter MacBook Pro With Touch ID Support, OLED Display Touch Bar
The new MacBook Pro models, expected to be unveiled next month, are said to feature an OLED display touch bar to replace the physical function keys. The new models will also be thinner and lighter compared to their predecessor.
Ares Capital Will Acquire American Capital In $3.4 Billion Cash-And-Stock Deal
Ares Capital has agreed to purchase American Capital at $14.95 per share, for a total value of $3.4 billion. The total investments of the merged company would come in at over $13 billion.
Blame Customer Security: Amazon No Longer Gives Customers Price Adjustment Refunds Except For TVs
Amazon has ended its policy of allowing customers to be refunded if the price of the product they purchased drops within days from the transaction. The company, however, is acting as if the policy never existed.
Facebook Says Sorry, Reverses Decision To Ban Ad That Features Plus-Size Model
Facebook initially rejected an advertisement by an Australian feminist group featuring a plus-size model wearing a bikini. The social network has since apologized, with the image for the ad now reinstated.
Xiaomi Drone Is About To Fly: Here's What We Know So Far
Xiaomi will unveil its first entry into the drone market on May 25. Not much is known so far about it, but here are a few tidbits on what drone enthusiasts can expect from Xiaomi's offering.
Purported iPhone 7 Case Hints Of 4 Speakers, Larger Camera Aperture
An alleged leaked case for the upcoming iPhone 7 reveals a few pieces of unknown information. One new tidbit is that the iPhone 7 will apparently have four speakers, with the case having four speaker grilles in total.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor: What Excites Fight Fans About This Boxing And MMA Clash?
There have been speculations that UFC star Conor McGregor will step into the boxing ring with retired unbeaten champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. What are fans dreaming for the match, and will it happen?
The Division Conflict Update Arrives May 24 On PS4, Xbox One And PC: What Loot System Changes To Expect
Patch 1.2, also known as the Conflict update, will be coming to 'Tom Clancy's The Division' on May 24. The update will revamp the game's loot system, but will it be changing for the better?
Toyota, Segway Inventor Join Forces To Improve The Wheelchair
Toyota has teamed up with Segway inventor Dean Kamen to develop advanced wheelchairs for the disabled and elderly population. The partnership will also relaunch the iBOT wheelchair, which stopped sales in 2009.
