Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Mercedes-Benz Developing Hydrogen Fuel Cell GLC For 2017 Release: Report
Mercedes-Benz R&D chief Thomas Weber revealed that a hydrogen fuel cell-powered GLC SUV is on track to be released in 2017. Weber also confirmed that Daimler engineers are well along in the development of an all-electric vehicle.
New 13-Inch Retina MacBook Pro With Skylake Processor Shows Up On Geekbench, But Don’t Get Excited Yet
Benchmark results uploaded on Geekbench 3 were said to belong to an Intel Skylake-powered 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro. Apple fans, however, should not get too excited just yet.
Lexus LC 500 With 467 HP, 0 to 60 mph In 4.5 Seconds Wows Detroit Autophiles
At the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Lexus unveiled the LC 500 luxury sports coupe. The vehicle is a full-on replica of the LF-LC concept which was first shown at the 2012 edition of the annual auto show.
Useful Netflix Keyboard Shortcuts And Other Tips For Your Binge-Watching
Netflix has expanded to almost the entire world, and both new and old users alike might find these keyboard shortcuts and tips for the streaming service helpful for binge watching purposes.
iPad Air 3 Rumored (Again) For March Release Date: Here’s Everything We Know So Far
More rumors are claiming that the iPad Air 3 will be released by Apple in March. The tablet was initially expected to be unveiled at Apple's Sept. 9 event last year, but the company only revealed the iPad Mini 4 and the iPad Pro.
iPhone 6s Or iPhone 6s Plus Battery Percentage Update Issue: Here's What You Can Do For Now, According To Apple
Apple received a wave of complaints regarding the issue of the battery percentage indicator on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus not updating correctly. The company has released a support document and said that it is working on the problem.
LastPass Phishing Attack: What Users Should Know And Do
A security researcher revealed that a simple phishing attack can compromise users of the popular LastPass password manager. LastPass has already implemented improvements to prevent such attacks from happening.
Sony Gives PlayStation Plus Subscribers Free One-Day Extension Following Network Outage
The PlayStation Network was down on Jan. 4 for about 12 hours. To apologize for the outage, Sony has sent out codes for a one-day extension to all users with an active PlayStation Plus subscription during the downtime.
Sony Confirms Xperia Z5 And Z5 Compact Heading To The US Will Not Come With Fingerprint Sensor
Sony's latest flagship smartphones, the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact, will be released in the United States on Feb. 7. However, the devices will not come with the fingerprint scanners that are located at the elongated power button on their sides.
'Fallout 4' Beta Patch 1.3 Now Available On Steam: New Features, Gameplay Fixes, Quest Fixes And More
Bethesda has released the beta version of Patch 1.3 for 'Fallout 4' that includes a wide variety of improvements and fixes. Among the changes are new features and fixes on the title's gameplay and quests.
'Pokkén Tournament' For Wii U: Here Are The Battle Pokémon And Support Pokémon You'll See
'Pokkén Tournament' is coming to the Nintendo Wii U on March 18. Gamers will be able to select from a roster of Battle Pokémon that includes Pikachu Libre, Charizard and Suicune, and Support Pokémon that includes the pairs of Mismagius with Ninetales and Farfetch'd with Electrode.
Alphabet Reframes Google's Robotics Division As Part Of 'X' And Hires Former Nokia Senior Executive
Google's robotics division is being transformed from a stand-alone unit into a part of 'X,' which is the new name of the secretive research and development facility Google X. Several X projects already utilize robotic elements.
OurMix App Beefs Up Spotify With Powerful Social Discovery Features
OurMix allows Spotify users to discover the music their friends are listening to and also fall in line with their own interests. The app is now available for iOS and Android for both free and paying Spotify users.
Mac Users Vulnerable To Malware As Gatekeeper Security Hole Not Yet Fixed Four Months After Discovery
Apple has still not provided a comprehensive solution to the Gatekeeper exploit that was first reported in September 2015. Fortunately, the security reseacher that found the bug has released a tool to patch up the problem.
Apple Watch 2 Might Not Be On Your Wrist By March: Report
Previous reports indicated that the Apple Watch 2 could be announced as early as March. However, there is skepticism on the launch date due to a variety of factors.
Netflix Cracks Down On VPN Proxies As It Promises To Make All Content Globally Available
Netflix will be blocking VPN proxies on its platform, as users are utilizing these tools to access content that are unavailable in their countries. The company, however, has a vision of making its content available globally.
Tesla Heeds PETA, Launches Model X Version For Luxury-Loving Vegans
PETA, a shareholder of Tesla Motors, has succeeded in urging the electric car company to launch a fully vegan interior option for the Model X electric SUV. Vegan customers now have a high-end interior option for the Model X.
YouTube Launches Customized Homepages For Pakistan, Nepal And Sri Lanka
YouTube has launched homepages for its users in Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, featuring localized languages and domains. However, one thing to note is that the video-sharing website has been banned in Pakistan since 2012.
Cisco Launches New Tools To Help Businesses Deal With Shadow IT
Cisco has launched the Cloud Consumption service, which will help organizations better deal with shadow IT. Shadow IT refers to the use of applications unauthorized by a company.
GoPro Expects 16 Percent Annual Revenue Growth But Trims Workforce
GoPro has announced it expects annual revenue growth for the calendar year, but the good news ends there. The company failed to meet its expected revenue for the fourth quarter due to disappointing sales of the Hero4 Session, and is planning to lay off about 7 percent of its workforce.
GE Relocating To Boston, Expects Technology-Fluent Workforce And Generous Incentive Package
General Electric has chosen Boston as the next location of its corporate headquarters. The company is moving away from Connecticut due to tax hikes amid a hostile business climate.
Xbox Live Down For Some Users And Snoop Dogg Is Not Happy About It
Xbox Live is currently experiencing a service outage, with players not able to join online games, and rapper and avid video gamer Snoop Dogg is not happy about it. He even uploaded a profanity-laced video on Instagram to call out Microsoft, Xbox One and even Bill Gates.
Snapchat Wants To Be King Of Video With 7 Billion Views Each Day
Snapchat users are now watching 7 billion video clips daily, compared to Facebook's reported 8 billion daily video views. A huge increase in Snapchat's video views could be partly attributed to Snapchat Stories.
Confirmed: 'Homefront: The Revolution' Launches May 17 For Xbox One, PlayStation 4 And PC
'Homefront: The Revolution' will indeed launch on May 17 in North America, confirming a previous report. A new trailer for the game has also been released, featuring the Korean People's Army as it occupies Philadelphia in 2029.
Nintendo Celebrates 20th Birthday Of 'Pokémon' With Special Edition 3DS Bundles
Celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the 'Pokémon' franchise will include the release of special New Nintendo 3DS bundles. The handheld gaming consoles will come with a pair of faceplates featuring Charizard and Blastoise and pre-installed 'Pokémon' games.
iOS In Education: Apple Introduces Shared iPad And Other Features For Students And Teachers
Apple has released iOS 9.3 beta 1 and launched a new website for iOS in Education. iOS 9.3 will be introducing new school-dedicated features for the iPad, such as multi-user capabilities and a new Classroom app.
Audi Unwraps A4 Allroad Quattro At Detroit Auto Show
Audi unveiled the new A4 Allroad Quattro at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle features an additional 1.3 inches of ground clearance and an off-road mode.
HTC VR Headset Vive: Everything You Need To Know Before You Preorder On Feb. 29
Preorders for the HTC Vive virtual reality headset will start on Feb. 29. Here is everything that you need to know about the device, which is expected to begin shipping in April.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Apologizes To EFF, Writes Open Letter About Binge On
In an open letter, T-Mobile CEO John Legere apologized for offensive comments that he made last week against the Electronic Frontier Foundation. However, he continued to defend unlimited video streaming feature Binge On, saying that it follows the principles of net neutrality.
Twitter Removes Verified Status Of Controversial British Writer Milo Yiannopoulos
Twitter removed the verified status of Milo Yiannopoulos' @Nero account on the social network, without any explanation. Twitter’s failure to disclose the reason for the removal of the verified status has given rise to criticism from other users on the platform.
