Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Foxconn Acquisition Of Sharp Hits A Snag: Is The $6.2 Billion Deal In Jeopardy?
Foxconn and Sharp have agreed to extend the deadline to complete the acquisition talks by up to two weeks due to new information being revealed regarding the latter. Is the deal pushing through, or is it in danger of being cancelled?
'Fallout 4' Survival Mode Changes Leak: These Are What's In Store For Gamers
Details on the new Survival mode for 'Fallout 4' have leaked. An online post reveals what gamers can expect from the new mode, with Bethesda confirming the changes.
Apple Partner Foxconn Acquires Sharp For $6.2 Billion
Foxconn, a partner for Apple in the production of its devices, has acquired struggling Sharp for $6.2 billion. The price is higher than the initially reported price of $5.3 billion.
Move Over, Tesla: Rimac To Unveil World's Fastest Electric Car In March
Croatia-based Rimac will be unveiling the Concept_One in next month's Geneva Motor Show. The electric hypercar is the world's fastest electric vehicle, able to go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in only 2.6 seconds.
New Google AI Can Tell Where You Are In The World Even Without Geotags
Google computer vision specialist Tobias Weyand developed PlaNet, a new deep-learning machine that can tell where pictures are taken better than humans. The machine was taught through a database of 126 million geolocated pictures.
Forge Wants To Make Sharing Video Game Clips Easier For Those Awesome Moments
Forge is a new service that will allow users to share short video clips of their most awesome video game moments. Forge is launching its beta version, and is currently focused on PC gaming.
Next Level Laser Tag: Father.io Transforms Your World Into An Augmented Reality Shooter
'Father.io' utilizes augmented reality technology to transform smartphones into guns for next-level laser tag. The game uses a smartphone app, camera, and an Interceptor attachment to create the world's first real-life massive multiplayer first-person shooter.
Crowdfunding Campaign Buys A New Zealand Beach For Public Use
A crowdfunding campaign raised more than NZ$2 million, equivalent to about $1.3 million, to purchase a New Zealand beach. The beach will be donated to the adjacent Abel Tasman National Park and will be opened for public use.
This Is How An Illinois Lab Is Testing Hoverboards For Explosions Risks
Underwriters Laboratories is the company tapped by the United States government to issue certifications for the new safety standards concerning hoverboards. So far, no hoverboard has received the certification.
Oppo Unveils The SmartSensor: Smallest And Fastest Optical Image Stabilization Tech For Smartphones
Oppo has announced the SmartSensor, which is the smallest and fastest optical image stabilization technology that will be available to smartphones. The SmartSensor requires much less power compared to current systems, and does not expose the lens to heating risks.
Lenovo-Google Augmented Reality Smartphone To Hit Shelves In July
Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing said that the augmented reality smartphone which the company is working on in partnership with Google's Project Tango will be released in July. The revolutionary smartphone will have a price tag of $500.
Google Compare No More: Google Shuts Down Comparison Shopping Website For Financial Products
Google is shutting down Google Compare in the United States and the United Kingdom. The website allowed users to compare different offers from mortgage lenders, credit card issuers and auto insurers.
Starbucks Revamps Loyalty Program To Count Dollars Spent, Not Number Of Visits
The new Starbucks Rewards program will count the dollars that customers spend instead of the number of transactions in giving out stars that can be collected for a free food item or drink. Low spenders are not welcoming the change, which will highly benefit customers that spend more.
Amazon Ups Minimum Purchase For Free Shipping To $49 For Non-Prime Buyers
Amazon buyers who are not subscribed to the Prime service now need to purchase items worth at least $49 to avail of free shipping. The move to increase the required minimum purchase shows that the company is pushing for customers to become Prime members.
Facebook Unveils Birthday Cam: Say Greetings With Videos, Not Messages
Facebook has unveiled the Birthday Cam, which will allow users to send 15-second greeting videos to birthday celebrants. The feature will be launched on Feb. 29 to iOS users.
Visa Dives Into The Internet Of Things: Your Next Credit Card Could Be Your Car
Visa announced that it is extending the Visa Ready program to the Internet Of Things industry. One sector involved is the automotive industry, and the company has unveiled a pair of concept apps that will have drivers using their car as a credit card.
Facebook Forms Social VR Team To Explore Future Of Social Interaction
Facebook has formed a Social VR team to explore social interaction within virtual reality. The company and CEO Mark Zuckerberg are decidedly pushing for the technology to enter the mainstream.
The ZTE Spro Plus Is A Projector, Tablet, 4G LTE Hotspot Rolled Into One
ZTE unveiled the Spro Plus, which can function as a projector, as a tablet, or as a 4G LTE hotspot. The Spro Plus drops LED technology in favor of laser technology to project images at 500 lumens, and features an 8.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 2K resolution.
Galaxy S7 vs. Galaxy S7 Edge: Which Samsung Smartphone Is For You?
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 edge. What are the similarities and differences of the new flagship smartphones, and which one is the better purchase?
AT&T To Invest $10 Billion To Boost Global Business Solutions Division
AT&T is looking to invest almost $10 billion across the year to boost its global business solutions division. The investments include the integration of over 6,000 kilometers of fiber in Mexico into AT&T's wireline network.
Samsung Partners With Whitepages To Provide Galaxy S7 Users Caller ID And Spam Detection
Samsung Galaxy S7 users will be enjoying integrated caller ID and anti-spam features through the company's partnership with Whitepages. The service, which will utilize Whitepages' massive database, will be rolled out across 16 countries.
Meet The Alcatel Plus 10: 2-In-1 Tablet With Windows 10, 2 GB RAM And Expandable Storage
Alcatel has unveiled the PLUS 10, a two-in-one Windows 10 tablet that features 2 GB of RAM and an expandable 32 GB storage for up to 64 GB more. The tablet comes with a connected keyboard that doubles as a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Samsung Connect Auto Will Make Older Cars Smarter
Samsung Connect Auto will allow older cars to become smarter by connecting them to the Internet. The device, which will be plugged into the onboard diagnostic port, can collect information regarding the vehicle.
Autophiles, Meet Maserati's First SUV, The Levante
Maserati has unveiled its first SUV named the Levante, which keeps design elements associated with the luxury brand. The SUV is expected to hit showrooms in North America within the year.
US Government Officially Declares Hoverboards Unsafe
Hoverboards were among the most popular gifts during the holidays, and even made an appearance at the NBA All-Star Weekend. However, the United States government has deemed all brands and models of the devices as unsafe.
Here's How To Use Multiple Accounts On Facebook Messenger For Android
Facebook has launched a multiple account feature on the Messenger app for Android. The feature makes it easier and faster to switch between different Messenger accounts in one device.
Apple Watch Leads The Charge As Smartwatches Outshipped Swiss Watches For The First Time
A new report revealed that smartwatches outsold Swiss watches for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2015. Leading the burgeoning industry is the Apple Watch, which grabbed a 63 percent global smartwatch market share in the quarter.
LG G5 Will Come With Enhanced High-Quality Audio Experience From B&O Play
LG's upcoming new flagship smartphone, the LG G5, will feature B&O Play's Hi-Fi audio features. B&O Play is a unit of internationally known audio-video company Bang & Olufsen.
Need For Speed For PC: Here's What You Need To Run The Game
Need for Speed, already released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, is coming next month to the PC. Gamers excited for the game should prepare their computers with the requirements that Electronic Arts has released for the high-octane racing title.
'Fallout 4' Is Game Of The Year At DICE Awards 2016: Here's The Complete List Of Winners
At the 19th DICE Awards, 'Fallout 4' bagged Game of the Year honors along with the other awards. The ceremony also honored Nintendo's late President Satoru Iwata and welcomed Hideo Kojima into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.
