Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Gives Black Friday Shoppers Tips From What It Learned Through Store Traffic Data
Through store traffic data that it acquired, Google has put together information that would be helpful to Black Friday shoppers. The data was acquired by Google from an anonymized sample of users in the United States that have activate their Location History feature.
Google Sends Project Fi Users Lego Kits: Here's What The Early Holiday Gift Looks Like
Google has sent out holiday gifts to Project Fi subscribers containing Lego kits. The Lego bricks can be used to create a smartphone charging stand or a cable organizer.
iOS 9 Jailbreak Hacks Apple Pencil To Give iPad Pro 3D Touch Features Of iPhone 6s, Custom Faces For Apple Watch
iOS developer and hacker Hazma Sood has released a pair of hacks. One hack adds 3D Touch feature to the iPad Pro using the Apple Pencil, while the other allows custom faces for the Apple Watch.
WhatsApp For Android Update Brings Starred Messages And Rich Link Previews
The latest update to WhatsApp for Android adds starred messages, rich previews for links and Android Direct Share support. Users can now download the update through the Google Play Store.
Amazon Offers Up To $10 Discount On Physical Books: Here's The Promo Code
Amazon customers can take up to $10 off of the regular price of any physical book being sold by the online retail giant. Customers can take advantage of the offer through entering a promo code, but there is a catch.
Beware Black Friday Shoppers: New Malware Targeting POS Systems Discovered
Cybersecurity company iSight has discovered a new malware virus affecting point-of-sale systems that is overlooked by most antivirus software. Named ModPOS, the malware gathers information that goes through checkout terminals and transmits them to the attackers.
Volkswagen Now Facing Tax Evasion Probe Amid Emissions Cheating Saga
German prosecutors are now investigating possible tax evasion charges stemming from Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal. Five suspects have been identified by the prosecutors regarding the new issue.
EA: 'Battlefront' Launch Biggest Ever For A 'Star Wars' Game
Electronic Arts said that 'Star Wars Battlefront' had the biggest launch ever for a 'Star Wars' video game. The company also promised new content to come for the title well into the future.
Planning To Ride A Hoverboard A La Marty McFly? You Can't Do It In New South Wales, Australia
The Minister for Roads of the New South Wales government has banned hoverboards from being used on roads and footpaths, as the personal electric transport devices present several safety concerns.
Amazon Dresses Up NYC Subway Cars With Nazi Symbols: Not A Good Idea
Amazon dressed up New York City subway cars with Nazi symbols to promote 'The Man in the High Castle,' a TV series that features an alternate history of a world where the Axis powers won World War II.
Buy Xperia Z4 Or Xperia Z3+ And Get $50 PlayStation Store Credit
Customers who purchased an Xperia Z3+ smartphone or an Xperia Z4 tablet could receive $50 in credit at the PlayStation Store. Both the Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 feature PlayStation 4 Remote Play capabilities.
Star Wars Interactive Experiences Hit Google Cardboard VR On Dec. 2
Google and Verizon have collaborated to launch a virtual reality experience for 'Star Wars' on Dec. 2. The serialized Google Cardboard VR experience connects to the opening of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'.
T-Mobile iPhone Upgrades For Cyber Monday: Un-Carrier Offers 128GB iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus When You Buy 64GB Model
T-Mobile will be bringing back its free iPhone upgrade offer for Cyber Monday. Customers that purchase either a 16 GB model or 64 GB model of the iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus will receive a free upgrade to the next higher memory capacity model.
Something To Be Thankful For: Gas Prices To Drop Below $2 For Thanksgiving
The average price of unleaded gasoline in the United States is expected to fall below $2 per gallon on Thanksgiving. For the 40-day period until Christmas, the typical driver will see savings of about $75 in gas expenses.
Start Your Engines: Drone Racing League Planning 6 Races Across US Next Year
The Drone Racing League is planning six races for next year. Drone racing would be a brand-new kind of spectator sport that would have fans watching as if they were sitting right in the cockpit of the drone.
Apple Watch Making Waves: Swiss Watch Exports Decline, 10 Million Units Expected Sold In 2015
The Apple Watch is making enormous waves in the wearable technology industry, while also making a huge impact on the Swiss watch industry. Swiss watch shipments dropped by 12 percent to about $2 billion for October, the biggest drop in six years.
Jawbone Lays Off 15 Percent Of Staff, Closes New York Office
Jawbone is laying off around 60 employees and closing its New York Office to lower the company's expenses. The wearable device industry is becoming crowded and increasingly competitive, forcing several companies to sell their businesses.
Microsoft's AppComparison For Android Tries To Make Users Switch To Windows Phone
Microsoft's new Android app named AppComparison is trying to push users to switch from Android devices to a Windows Phone such as the Lumia 950. Is it winning over customers to make the switch, or is it backfiring?
Pebble Slashes Up To 35 Percent Off On Some Smartwatches: Grab One Now
Pebble has already announced its Black Friday promotions, with the discounted prices already available. Customers can enjoy discounts of up to 35 percent for Pebble smartwatches.
Best Buy Wearable Tech Deals For Black Friday: Big Discounts On Apple Watch, Fitbit, Garmin And More
Best Buy will be offering a variety of wearable devices up for sale on Black Friday. Among the devices are the Apple Watch, the Fitbit Surge, the Garmin Vivosmart Activity Tracker, and many more.
Nexus 5X Common Problems And Fixes: Lagging, Upside Down Picture, Hotspot Issues And More
The LG-made Nexus 5X of Google has an impressive list of features and powerful specifications. However, some users might be experiencing certain problems with the device, and here are the most common ones and their fixes.
Isis Anchalee Isn't Alone: This Vietnamese-Australian Is Having Issues With Facebook Because Of His Name
Isis Anchalee ran into Facebook problems due to her name. Now, a 23-year-old Vietnamese Australian man is also having troubles with the social network, as his name can be pronounced in a different way.
Sony Bringing PlayStation 2 Emulation To PS4: Here's What To Expect
Sony is seemingly working on PlayStation 2 emulation for the PlayStation 4, with the release of classic 'Star Wars' titles along with the 'Star Wars: Battlefront' bundle. Will other PlayStation 2 titles come to the PlayStation 4?
FCC Chairman Praises T-Mobile Binge On Feature As 'Pro-Competition And Pro-Innovation'
While T-Mobile's Binge On program has drawn criticism, it was praised by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler. The program offers unlimited data to T-Mobile subscribers for watching videos.
This Xbox Store Black Friday Video Will Make Gamers Drool: Microsoft Promises 40 To 60 Percent Discount On Over 150 Games
Microsoft has released a teaser video for the Xbox Store Black Friday Sale. The video shows that Xbox Live Gold subscribers will have huge advantages in the sale.
Coolest Cars To Expect At Los Angeles Auto Show: Audi RS7 Performance, Honda Civic Coupe,Porsche Cayman GT4 And More
The Los Angeles Auto Show looks to continue as one of the most influential and best-attended auto shows in the world. Here are some of the coolest cars on the floor of the auto show.
Microsoft Chief Satya Nadella Talks About Adopting Operational Security Posture
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the increasing reliance of businesses on cloud and mobile technology is forcing them to have a constant 'operational security posture' as enterprises are under constant attack.
Google Street View Lets Users Explore Burj Al Arab Hotel In Dubai
Google and the Jumeirah Group launched Jumeirah Inside, a Google Street View project that allows users to virtually visit the self-proclaimed most luxurious hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab.
Norfolk Southern Skeptical Of $28.4 Billion Takeover Bid By Canadian Pacific Railway
United States railroad operator Norfolk Southern is skeptical of the takeover offer by Canadian Pacific Railway. The offer is said to be a "low-premium" one, and the takeover could face difficult regulatory challenges.
Two Air France Flights Diverted Following Anonymous Bomb Threats After Takeoff
A pair of Air France flights leaving the United States for Paris were diverted after anonymous bomb threats against the aircraft were received. Investigations to inspect the aircraft and to trace the threats have been launched.
