Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Study Says Self-Driving Cars Are Safer Than Human-Driven Vehicles: Should You Believe It?
A study commissioned by Google revealed that self-driving cars were involved in fewer accidents compared to human-driven vehicles. Is this a definite proof that autonomous cars are safer, or are further studies needed?
Apple iPhone 7 Might Not Come With Headphone Jack And More Than 220,000 People Do Not Like The Idea
Rumors claim that the iPhone 7 will be dropping the standard 3.5mm headphone jack to make the smartphone even thinner. An online petition has been started to oppose the change, and it has been gaining a lot of support with already more than 220,000 signatures and counting.
Volkswagen Unwraps Tiguan GTE Active Concept In Detroit
Volkswagen unveiled the Tiguan GTE Active Concept, an all-wheel, plug-in hybrid crossover SUV, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The global debut of the SUV comes amid a period of turmoil for Volkswagen.
Apple Music Reportedly Exceeds 10 Million Subscribers In Its First Six Months
Apple Music has reached 10 million paying subscribers just in its first six months, a feat that took rival Spotify almost six years to achieve. The growth was likely assisted by Apple's launch of the music streaming service to Android in November 2015.
Apple Registers 'Apple.car,' Other Car Domains And iCar Speculations Go Vroom
Apple registered three car-related top-level domain names that are further fueling speculation on the Apple Car. The domain names Apple registered are apple.car,apple.cars and apple.auto.
Microsoft Promises Xbox One Update To Fix Stuttering Video Playback Issue
Microsoft promised to provide a fix to the issue of stuttering videos that was being experienced by Xbox One users. One user described the stuttering as a slight pause, sudden catch up or freezing of the video.
Apple Announced First iPhone On January 9, 2007: Here's A Brief History Of The iPhone
Jan. 9 marks nine years since the first-generation iPhone was unveiled by the late Steve Jobs. Here is a look at the history of the iPhone over the years.
Funimation Announces All-New Streaming Service: Here's What To Expect
Funimation Entertainment, known for its library of anime content, launched FunimationNow, which is an advertisement-free streaming service. It will start to roll out early next month and will include popular anime such as 'Attack on Titan,' 'Fairy Tail,' 'Dragon Ball Z' and more.
Your PC Not Ready For The Oculus Rift? Here's How To Build A PC For Virtual Reality
Preorders have started for the Oculus Rift, which carries a price tag of $599. For customers who do not have a PC for virtual reality, here is a quick guide on how to build one that supports the Oculus Rift.
US Marshals Raid CES 2016 Display Booth Of Chinese Electric Skateboard Manufacturer
A new sight was seen at the floor of CES 2016 as a pair of U.S. federal marshals raided the booth of Changzhou First International Trade. The company was selling the Trotter, a one-wheeled electric skateboard that copied the design of Future Motion's Onewheel.
'Rainbow Six Siege' Patch 1.2 Is Out: Hit Registration, Matchmaking, Connectivity Improvements And Other Bug Fixes
Ubisoft has released Patch 1.2 for 'Rainbow Six Siege' to fix issues found in aspects such as hit registration and matchmaking. Patch 1.3, which will look to solve even more problems, is also on its way.
Snapchat Decides To Kill Lens Store, Zooms In On Digital Advertising
Snapchat is shutting down the Lens Store on Jan. 8 to be able to focus on its advertising business. Users will be able to keep all the Lenses that they have purchased before the Lens Store closes.
Apple Paid CEO Tim Cook $10.3 Million, Top Executives $25 Million Each In 2015
Tim Cook made $10.3 million last year as Apple's CEO, but the company's other top executives each made $25 million. The amount that Cook received is still a huge haul, but it pales in comparison to what the top paid CEOs in the tech industry made in 2014.
The Coolest Cars At CES 2016: Faraday Future Concept, Chevrolet Bolt EV, BMW i8 Mirrorless Car And More
The space dedicated to auto tech in CES 2016 is 25 percent more compared to that of last year's show, with exhibits showing off everything from small upgrades to futuristic concepts. We take a look at some of the coolest cars at the annual tech show.
Kodak Brings Nostalgia With Super 8 Digital Camera That Can Record On Film
Kodak will have an early prototype of a new Super 8 camera on display at CES 2016. The camera is a part of the Super 8 Revival Initiative, which looks to combine the quality of analog recording with digital conveniences.
Galaxy TabPro S vs. Surface Pro 4: Samsung Goes After Microsoft With Its Own Windows 10 Tablet
Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S, instead of being powered by Android, runs Windows 10 as the result of a partnership with Microsoft. How does the tablet stack up against Microsoft's own Surface Pro 4?
Panasonic Brings The Turntable Back To Life With New Technics SL-1200
Panasonic unveiled the return of the Technics SL-1200 turntable with the limited edition Grand Class SL-1200GAE and the Grand Class SL-1200G. The new turntables will be available within the year.
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Will Have MicroSD Slot, 3,000+mAh Batteries, Always-On Display And Will Be Water Resistant: Report
An exclusive report has revealed that Samsung is bringing back memory expansion for the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge, a feature that was not included in the Galaxy S6 and its variants. The source also mentioned bigger battery capacities and other features for the upcoming devices.
Nvidia Drive PX 2 Is A Water-Cooled Supercomputer That Can Make Self-Driving Cars Smarter
At CES 2016, Nvidia unveiled the Drive PX 2, which is tagged as the most powerful engine for in-vehicle artificial intelligence in the world. The platform would allow car companies to utilize modern artificial intelligence in solving the issues faced in the development of self-driving cars.
Huawei Set To Unveil New Devices At CES 2016: Mate 8, Honor X3, Huawei Watch 2
Huawei will be unveiling the Mate 8 smartphone, Honor X3 phablet and Huawei Watch 2 during the company's press conference at CES 2016. The devices were teased through pictures that the company uploaded on Facebook.
Microsoft Tells Customers To Use Windows 7 ‘At Your Own Risk’
Microsoft marketing chief Chris Capossela warned users who run Windows 7 on their computers to do so at their own risk. Is the warning a legitimate one, or is there a reason behind the statement?
Alcatel OneTouch Hitting CES 2016 With Its First Windows 10 Tablet, The Pixi 3
Alcatel OneTouch will be featuring its first Windows 10 Mobile tablet, the Pixi 3, at CES 2016. Other devices that the company will showcase include the Pixi 4 line of devices and the CareTime Children's Watch.
CES 2016 Tech Trends To Watch Out For: Virtual Reality, Self-Driving Cars, Drones And More
CES 2016 is just around the corner, with the annual event ready to launch on Jan. 6. The top tech trends to watch for at this year's CES include virtual reality, autonomous cars and drones.
Nexus Users Running Android Marshmallow Having Trouble Syncing Apps: Here’s A Temporary Fix
Some Nexus users running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and up have reported a syncing issue that delays the appearance of notifications from Gmail, Inbox and a few other apps. A new feature in the operating system could be the cause of the problem.
Activision Blizzard Acquires Major League Gaming: What Does This Mean For Esports?
Major League Gaming took a blow when rival ELS was named the tournament organizer for the 'Call of Duty' World League. A report now claims that Activision Blizzard has acquired MLG for $46 million.
Best iPhone And iPad Apps To Help You Lose Weight: Lose It!, Couch to 5K And More
Whether losing weight is a New Year's resolution or something that has been put off for a while, iOS users now looking to start should take advantage of these apps to help them in their weight loss goals.
LG V10 vs. iPhone 6s Plus: Battle Of Feature-Packed Smartphones
How well does the LG V10 stack up against Apple's iPhone 6s Plus? A comparison of their specifications and features showed a clear winner, but the choice on which smartphone to acquire is still up to the customer.
Fifth-Generation Land Rover Discovery Gearing Up For 2016 Debut: Here’s Everything We Know So Far
Land Rover is preparing to launch the fifth-generation Land Rover Discovery in 2016. The new Discovery, which is inspired by the Discovery Vision concept unveiled last year, will have at least three models.
Apple To Use New Compound Materials To Replace White Antenna Stripes: Rumor
Apple is said to replace the white antenna stripes at the back of the current iPhones with a new compound material. For those wondering, those white stripes function as antennas for the smartphones.
Apple’s Year In Review: The Biggest Wins And Loses For Cupertino In 2015
2015 has been a rollercoaster ride for Apple, highlighted by several wins and loses for the company. A review of Apple's 2015 shows highs and lows that the company experienced through the year.
