Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Improves Gmail Security: You'll Be Warned If The Government Is Targeting You
Amid the ongoing feud between Apple and the FBI, Google has improved the security of Gmail against government-backed attacks. Gmail will display a full-page warning for users that could be targets.
Netflix Admits To Throttling Video Speeds On AT&T, Verizon
Netflix admitted that it throttles videos being watched by users on AT&T and Verizon networks. Why is the streaming service limiting the quality of videos on these carriers?
Hulu Dives Into Virtual Reality, Launches App For Samsung Gear VR
Hulu has finally released its virtual reality app, which allows users to watch 2D content in an immersive environment. Hulu VR also contains exclusive virtual reality content such as the film 'The Big One.'
Google Play Offering Movie Rentals With 75 Percent Discount
Google Play has launched a new offer of a 75 percent discount on movie rentals. The offer will last until April 28, which gives users a lot of time to think about which movie to apply the discount to.
BMW Integrates Android Apps Into 2016 7 Series iDrive: Pandora, Spotify And iHeartRadio
BMW will integrate Android apps into the iDrive system, beginning with the 2016 BMW 7 Series. The first three apps to support the integration are Pandora, Spotify and iHeartRadio.
Startup Boom Teams Up With Virgin Galactic To Create Supersonic Planes
Startup company Boom has teamed up with Virgin Group's Virgin Galactic to design and manufacture supersonic passenger planes. Affordability will be among the top priorities for the project, which is still in its early stages.
No Salary Gap Here: Amazon Pays Men, Women, Minorities Equally
Amazon revealed that it pays men and women in its workforce equally, reversing its stance of looking to avoid to disclose the information. The company added that it pays minorities equally compared to white employees.
Pebble To Lay Off 25 Percent Of Workforce: Trouble In The Smartwatch Industry?
Pebble announced it will lay off 40 employees equivalent to about 25 percent of its workforce. Does the move signal trouble brewing in the fledgling wearable device industry?
The Nvidia 24 GB Quadro M6000 Will Make You Drool And Its $5,000 Tag Price Will Make You Cry
Nvidia has refreshed the Quadro M6000 to double its VRAM to a massive 24 GB. The GPU is not intended for gamers though, especially with a price tag of $5,000, as it will be catering to professional purposes such as high-quality CGI.
This World's Largest Pokémon Trading Card Consists Of 13,000 Individual Cards
The Pokémon Company International teamed up with artist Quentin Devine to create the world's largest 'Pokémon' trading card. The card features Pikachu and measures 33 x 23 feet.
Uber Is Willing To Pay $10K If You Can Find Bugs In Its System
Beginning May 1, Uber will hold a 'bug bounty' where white hat hackers can earn up to $10,000 for each reported vulnerability of the ride-sharing service's apps and websites. The company is also offering bonus payments to encourage experts to keep looking for issues.
You Can Now Use AT&T Wi-Fi Calling When Traveling Abroad
AT&T subscribers can now use the Wi-Fi Calling feature while they are travelling abroad. Subscribers will no longer have to resort to international minutes and plans while in another country, as the feature will allow calls made to be charged the same as if they were back home.
Google Photos Introduces Smarter Albums: Here's How It Works
Google Photos has launched a new feature that will help users in creating albums by choosing the pictures to include in them. Google Photos can also add maps and location pins to the new smarter albums.
New Version Of Zombie Survival Game 'Deadlight' Hits PS4, Xbox One, PC In June
'Deadlight: Director's Cut' will be released for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in June. The remastered title, which will include the new Survival Arena mode, will carry a price tag of $19.99.
Apple TV Receives Big Update: Siri Voice Search, Folders, Dictation, iCloud Photo Libraries Access And More
Apple has released the tvOS 9.2 update to Apple TV users. The new version of the operating system adds several new features to the Apple TV, including updates to the Siri Remote and folder organization.
New 9.7-Inch iPad Pro vs. iPad Air 2: Same Size, Big Difference
Apple has just unveiled the new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, which is the same size as the iPad Air 2. How do the two tablets stack up to each other in terms of features and specifications?
Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Reportedly Coming In July With Android N Out Of The Box
A report claims that the successor to the Galaxy Note 5 will be launched in July with Android N preinstalled. The timeframe would make sense for Samsung and the Galaxy Note 6 as the developer preview of Android N has already been released.
You Can Preorder PlayStation VR Without Camera For $400 On March 29
Preorders for the PlayStation VR Launch Bundle will begin on March 22. For gamers who already own certain PlayStation 4 accessories, Sony will also be launching preorders for the PlayStation VR core bundle.
Fallout 4 Automatron DLC: Release Time For Xbox One, PlayStation 4 And Steam
It was previously revealed that the Automatron DLC for 'Fallout 4' will be released sometime in March. Apparently, that time is now, as the DLC is set to launch in North America and Europe.
AlphaGo Beats Go Human Champ: Godfather Of Deep Learning Tells Us Do Not Be Afraid Of AI
Last week, Google's artificial intelligence program AlphaGo dominated its match with South Korean world Go champion Lee Sedol. Geoffrey Hinton, called the godfather of deep learning, explained the win's importance and why we should not fear artificial intelligence.
Airbnb Now Allows Non-US Travelers To Book Rental Properties In Cuba
Airbnb has opened up its home rental service in Cuba to international travelers. Previously, only travelers from the United States were able to rent homes in the country through Airbnb.
Telltale Games Shares Details About Upcoming Batman Series
Telltale Games revealed that 'Batman: A Telltale Games Series' will have players take on the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman, with the decisions that they make affecting their alter ego. The game is also said to be a fresh interpretation of the Batman universe.
Huawei President Spotted With Huawei P9 With Dual Camera?
Huawei's president was seemingly spotted using a smartphone with a dual camera setup at the back. The device is said to be the Huawei P9, which is set to be unveiled on April 6.
Everything You Need To Know Before The Apple Event: iPhone SE, 9.7-Inch iPad Pro, How To Watch The Livestream
Only hours remain before Apple's highly anticipated March 21 event kicks off. Here is what Apple fans need to know about the event, including the products to be unveiled and how to watch its live stream.
Sprint Offers Samsung Galaxy S7 BOGO Deal, iPhone 6s At 50 Percent Off
Sprint is not allowing itself to be left behind by its rival carriers as it has also launched a buy one, get one offer for the Samsung Galaxy S7. The carrier has also revealed a promotional price for the iPhone 6s.
Google Glass Enterprise Edition Spotted On eBay: How Did It End Up There?
The Google Glass Enterprise Edition, the unannounced update to Google's wearable device, was spotted in an eBay listing. The auction had an initial price of $299, but the bid amount has now reached more than $1,500.
The Nurugo Micro Will Allow Your Smartphone To Take Pictures With 400x Zoom
The Nurugo Micro is an accessory that will allow users to take smartphone pictures with 400x zoom. The product's Kickstarter campaign is still online, with backers able to acquire the Nurugo Micro at $39 each.
FTC To Android Developers: Don't Spy On Users' TV Habits
The Federal Trade Commission has warned Android developers who are using the controversial SilverPush software. The code allows apps to gather information on the TV watching habits of users.
Carl's Jr. CEO Thinking About Putting Up Restaurant Where All Workers Are Robots: Why?
Carl's Jr. and Hardee’s CEO Andy Puzder was inspired by Eatsa, a fully-automated restaurant that hires very few people as kitchen staff. Why is he interested in such a concept?
Apple March 21 Event: iPhone SE And Everything We Know About It
Apple is expected to unveil the 4-inch iPhone SE at its upcoming March 21 event. Here is everything we know about the new iPhone, including its design, specifications and price.
