Articles by Aaron Mamiit
From Phonebooth To Gigabit Wi-Fi Spots: New York's LinkNYC Kiosks Come With Android Tablets
New York City is officially launching LinkNYC, a program that looks to change public pay phones into free high-speed Internet hotspot hubs. The kiosks feature an Android tablet that will allow citizens to access the Internet and make calls.
Ready, Get Set, Vote! New Patent Hints You Might Be Able To Vote Via Google In The Future
Google has been awarded a patent for 'social voting-based campaigns in search.' The interface could cover both fun and serious forms of voting, with the possibility of hosting the presidential elections in the future.
Reuse And Recycle: Apple Carefully Destroys Old iPhones In Secret Factories Across The Globe
A Bloomberg report reveals what happens to iPhones after being traded in through Apple's Reuse and Recycle program. The devices are sent to factories that do not assemble the smartphones, but rather dismantle and destroy them.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Edward Snowden Side With Tim Cook On Apple vs. FBI Encryption Case
Apple is embroiled in a dispute with the FBI as it refuses to create an iOS backdoor to investigate the iPhone 5c used by one of the shooters in the San Bernardino attacks. Google CEO Sundar Pichai and NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have sided with Apple in the issue.
Facebook To Open Instant Articles To All Publishers On April 12: What You Need To Know
Facebook will be opening up the Instant Articles feature to publishers of all sizes on April 12. The feature will be expanded not just to professional media organizations, but also to individual writers as well.
Google Translate Now Includes 103 Languages
Google Translate now supports 103 languages, covering 99 percent of the global online population. Google Translate also updated its breakdown page to show the six ways of using the service.
Remember Stuxnet? New Documentary Reveals Bigger Cyber Operation Code-Named Nitro Zeus
A new documentary reveals that Stuxnet, a worm that attacked Iran's nuclear program, is part of a wider cyber operation known as Nitro Zeus. The operation had the capability to launch highly damaging cyberattacks that could cripple Iran at a moment's notice.
Oculus Ready PCs And Rift Bundles Now Available For Preorder At Amazon, Best Buy And Microsoft Store
Customers can now preorder Oculus Rift-ready bundles for PCs through Amazon, Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Prices range from $1,99.00 to more than $3,000 for each bundle, which includes the virtual reality headset and a desktop computer.
Hollywood Hospital Goes Low Tech As Hackers Hold Computer System Hostage
The Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has been taken hostage by hackers as ransomware has infected the hospital's systems. As such, the operations of the hospital have been taken down to the pre-computer age.
You Can Get Free 'Hitman' Game, Beta Access When You Buy Select AMD Hardware
PC gamers can can get beta access to 'Hitman' and a copy of the full game for free if they purchase select AMD hardware. The title supports DirectX 12 technology, which allows the game to have better graphic quality without sacrificing performance.
Samsung Galaxy S7: Everything You Need To Know Before The Feb. 21 Unpacked Event
Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge in a Feb. 21 Unpacked event. Here is what you need to know about the new flagship smartphones before they are officially revealed.
Riversimple Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Car Rasa With Range Of 300 Miles
Riversimple has unveiled the prototype for the hydrogen-powered Rasa. The vehicle has a range of 300 miles on 1.5 kilograms of hydrogen, and will be coming to customers through a unique 'sale of service' model.
Samsung Announces Enhanced Edge Screen And New Edge Screen Features As Part Of Android 6.0 Marshmallow Upgrade
Samsung, with the rollout of Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, has announced an enhanced edge screen with new features. One major improvement is the option for users to expand the edge display's size.
Owners Of $2.3 Million Aston Martin Vulcan Learn How To Tame 820bhp Beast At Abu Dhabi F1 Track
Owners of the track-only Aston Martin Vulcan supercar were given professional race training in Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina F1 circuit. Elite professional racing drivers served as the customers' instructors.
Meet The IOFIT, A Pair Of Smart Shoes To Help You Improve Your Form
IOFIT, developed by Samsung-backed startup Salted Venture, will be making its debut at the 2016 Mobile World Congress. The smart shoes utilize different kinds of sensors to provide wearers with information they could use to improve their form and posture.
Videocon Smartphones Will Come Pre-Loaded With Gameloft Games
Indian smartphone manufacturer Videocon has teamed up with video game publisher Gameloft for the pre-installation of games into devices. Among the titles that will be included in the smartphones are 'Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour,' 'Nova 3: Freedom Edition' and 'Asphalt Nitro.'
Air Force Tanker Crew Saves The Life Of An F-16 Pilot Over ISIS Territory
An F-16 pilot was having a fuel system emergency while flying over ISIS territory. The pilot was supposed to eject from the plane and land on emeny-occupied land, but a U.S. Air Force tanker saved his life.
Are You Willing To Spend $10 Million For 'Dying Light: The Following' Spotlight Edition? Here's What You'll Get
Techland has teamed up with retailer GAME to offer the Spotlight Edition of 'Dying Light: The Following'. The limited edition version, which will only be sold once, costs $10 million.
LG To Unwrap X Cam And X Screen Midrange Smartphones At MWC 2016
LG will be unveiling the first two models of its X series of smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2016. The X cam and X screen are described as midrange smartphones that pack certain flagship-level features.
Presidents' Day Smartphone Deals: Apple iPhone 6s 64GB For $99 With Contract At Best Buy
Best Buy is offering the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with $200 discounts on their two-year contract prices. Customers who are thinking of purchasing Apple's latest flagship smartphone should hurry up and take advantage of the offer.
Telstra Customers Downloaded Data Equivalent To 5.1 Million Episodes Of 'Game Of Thrones' On Free-Data Sunday
Telstra subscribers in Australia suffered through a pair of service disruptions last week, and the company offered a free day of data on Feb. 14 as an apology. The customers took advantage of the offer, downloading a whopping 1,841 TB worth of data over the course of the day.
Meet ACTUV, DARPA's 132-Foot Unmanned Submarine Hunter
DARPA is launching the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel, or the ACTUV, on its maiden mission in April. The 132-foot, 140-ton drone is capable of hunting stealth submarines.
T-Mobile, Verizon HTC One M9 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Rolls Out Feb. 16
The Android 6.0 Marshmallow update is coming to HTC One M9 smartphones under the T-Mobile and Verizon networks on Feb. 16. The news was announced by HTC's Mo Versi through Twitter.
Facebook India's Managing Director Steps Down After Free Basics Rejection
After the rejection of Facebook's Free Basics initiative in India, the social network's managing director in the country decided to step down. Kirthiga Reddy will be heading back to the United States over the next six to 12 months.
PlayStation Valentine's Day Flash Sale: Here's A Complete List Of PS4 And PS3 Games With Big Discounts
Sony has launched a Valentine's Day sale for PlayStation games, and it runs until Feb. 15. Included in the sale are 'Battlefield 4', 'Far Cry 4', 'Payday 2' and a lot more.
Rumor: Apple iPhone 5se And iPad Air 3 Available Starting March 18
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5se and the iPad Air 3 in an event on the week of March 14. A new rumor claims that the devices will also be put up on sale in the same week, which is a new strategy for Apple.
Twitch Outs List Of Most Watched Games In 2015: 'League Of Legends,' 'Counter-Strike: GO,' 'DOTA 2' And More
Twitch release its annual retrospective for 2015, and it is no surprise that 'League of Legends' is the most streamed title on the video game streaming platform. According to Twitch, viewers collectively watched 459,366 years' worth of video on the service last year.
iPhone 6 Error 53: Seattle Law Firm Throws Class Action Lawsuit At Apple Over Bricked Handsets
A law firm has launched a class action lawsuit against Apple for the Error 53 message that some users are getting on their devices. The error bricks the iPhone, with Apple claiming that it is for the protection of the smartphone owners.
LG G5 vs. LG G4: Quick Comparison Of Current And Upcoming LG Flagship Smartphones
The LG G5 is set to be unveiled on Feb. 21 before the 2016 Mobile World Congress. From what is known so far about LG's new flagship smartphone, how does it stack up against its predecessor, the LG G4?
Best Buy Offers $100 Discount On Select Apple iPad Air 2 And iPad mini 4
Best Buy is slashing $100 off of the prices of certian models of the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. There is no indication how long the discounted prices will last, so customers should hurry up if they want to take advantage of the deals.
