Articles by Aaron Mamiit
AT&T Will Be The Only U.S. Carrier With Lumia 950: Why, Microsoft?
Microsoft will only be having AT&T sell its new flagship smartphones in the United States, as Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile will not be offering the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL.
Sales For Apple's Macs Slow Down, But Other PC Makers Are Even Worse Off
Apple's sales for Mac computers slowed down to its lowest rate over the past two years. Apple can still consider itself fortunate though, as it outperformed the overall PC market.
Meet The Meater, A Smart Wireless Meat Thermometer That Helps Cook The Perfect Steak
The Meater smart wireless meat thermometer is designed to guarantee users with perfectly-cooked meat every time. Interested meat lovers can still order the Meater through its Kickstarter page.
Report Claims Other Car Makers Are Cheating Emissions Tests, But Are They Really?
Reports have claimed that other car companies are cheating emissions testing, as their vehicles are releasing more nitrogen oxide to the environment in real-world driving situations compared to regulatory tests.
Uber Investigating Connection Of Data Breach To A Lyft Exec
Uber is now focusing the investigation of a major data breach on an IP address that the company says could lead to the culprit. According to sources, the IP address can be traced back to the chief technology officer of rival Lyft.
Apple Takes Down Apps In App Store, Including Ad Blockers: Why?
Apple has taken down a few apps from the App Store, including ad blockers. Apple did not list all the affected apps, but it did reveal the reason for temporarily delisting the apps.
AT&T And T-Mobile Will Swap Spectrum: What For?
AT&T and T-Mobile have agreed to swap some of their AWS-1 and PCS spectrum with each other. The agreement, however, will need to first gain approval from the Federal Communications Commission.
Apple Shoots Down Alleged Battery Life Difference Between TSMC, Samsung A9 Chips in iPhones
Apple claims that the tests which compared the battery life of iPhones with a TSMC chip and a Samsung chip are not a good representation of real-world usage. As such, the test results are misleading.
OnePlus Testing '60 Minutes Or Its Free' Delivery For Smartphones
OnePlus has taken the concept of the "30 minutes or it's free" delivery scheme often used by pizza chains and applies it to smartphones. Users that order the OnePlus One should expect the device delivered to them within 60 minutes, or else, it will be free.
Light Unveils The 16-Camera L16: DSLR Quality In A Pocket-Sized Device
To address the issues found in smartphone cameras, Light used 16 tiny cameras in the L16. According to Light CEO and co-founder Dave Grannan, the L16 is able to provide all the functionality of a $6,000 DSLR camera gear.
Android Malware Poses As Legit Apps, Then Floods Devices With Ads
Cybersecurity firm FireEye has discovered another mobile malware threat that floods infected devices with advertisements. Named Kemoge, the malware attacks through apps that are downloaded from third-party app stores.
Sony's Smartphone Business Is On The Ropes: Knockout Punch Coming Next Year?
Sony's smartphone business is struggling, and if it does not turn in a profit in the next fiscal year, the company would consider alternative options for the business.
HP Joins The Dark Side, Unveils Star Wars-Themed Laptop
HP's Star Wars Special Edition notebook is nearly identical to the Pavilion 15t, but it is heavily designed with a Star Wars theme that leans more towards the Sith than the Jedi.
Chinese Hackers Attacked LoopPay: Should Samsung Pay Users Be Worried?
Samsung revealed that LoopPay, the company behind the technology that gives Samsung Pay an enormous advantage over Apple Pay and Google's Android Pay, was the target of a hacking attack. The hackers were in LoopPay systems as early as March.
Facebook's News Feed Will Now Depend On How Strong Your Internet Connection Is
News Feeds on Facebook can have media-heavy content, which can only be enjoyed by users on strong Internet connections. Facebook released an update that will also allow users on weak connections to enjoy their News Feed.
Samsung To Post First Quarterly Profit Gain In Two Years, And Its Not Because Of Galaxy Devices
Samsung will be posting its first quarterly profit gain in two years, with its performance other businesses offsetting the still struggling smartphone business.
Verizon Finally Shows Support For Samsung Pay, But Why Just Now?
Verizon finally showed support for Samsung Pay, becoming the last major carrier in the United States to do so. Subscribers, however, will have to wait a bit longer before they can actually use the mobile payment system.
HTC Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer With Pink One M9
HTC has released a pink version of its flagship One M9 to show support in the fight against breast cancer. The smartphone is available until the end of October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
FAA Demands Record $1.9M Fine From Drone Photography Firm: Does SkyPan Deserve It?
The Federal Aviation Administration is demanding a record fine of $1.9 million from drone startup SkyPan International. The FAA alleged that SkyPan operated drones in a careless manner, endangering lives and property.
Sony, Verizon Cancel Xperia Z4v: What Happened?
The Verizon-exclusive Sony Xperia Z4v was supposed to be the only version of Sony's mid-2015 flagship device in the United States. It is known as the Xperia Z3+ and the Xperia Z4 in other markets.
Microsoft's Lumia 950, 950 XL Will Come With A Popular Game Preloaded: Which One?
A popular mobile game will be pre-loaded on Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 Mobile flagships Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. What game is it, and will it be uninstallable?
Samsung Sets Sights On Google Glass, Files Patent For Tech That Has Users Interact With Projected 3D Images
Samsung filed a patent application for technology that is much more advanced than what was seen in the Google Glass. The technology looks to solve the limited input method of smartglasses by projecting virtual input interfaces in mid-air and on surfaces.
Apple Watch Hermès Out Now: Where Can You Get Them And How Much Do They Cost?
Apple has launched the Apple Watch Hermès luxury leather collection. The devices come with three choices for leather straps and a variety of colors for a total of 10 different combinations.
'Destiny' Launching Dreaded Microtransactions, But Gamers Shouldn't Worry Just Yet
Bungie will release a patch on Oct. 13 that will introduce the Eververse Trading Company and microtransactions to Destiny. Will this lead to the rise of "pay-to-win" players in the sci-fi shooter?
Daimler's Self-Driving Truck Is Now On The Autobahn: 2025 Release On Track
Daimler conducted the first-ever real-world traffic testing of its Highway Pilot technology on a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck. The truck was able to drive a distance of 9 miles in the Autobahn 8.
Google Glass Could Display Holograms Over The Real World In The Future
Google published a patent for technology that would place holograms over the real world through Google Glass. The patent adds more context to Google's investment in Magic Leap, an augmented reality startup company.
Leaked Pics Hint At Dual Rear Cameras For Huawei P9
Leaked photos of the Huawei P9 reveal that the smartphone will have a dual rear-camera setup. The pictures also hint that the device will come in gold and white, and will have laser auto-focus.
Google Co-Founder Sergey Brin Loves Driverless Cars, And He Thinks Car Lovers Should Too
Sergey Brin, the co-founder of Google, thinks that car lovers should embrace driverless cars. While Brin concedes that open-road driving is enjoyable, drivers would want cars to drive themselves in most situations.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 To Be Released On Nov. 5? Full Metal Body, 4GB RAM And 16MP Camera, Rumors Claim
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2, the expected successor to the Mi Note Pro, is rumored to have a release date of Nov. 5. The device is said to have a full metal body and will be powered by 4GB of RAM and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
'Jetpack Joyride' Releases 'Back To The Future' Mode That Allows Players To Fly In The DeLorean
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of 'Back To The Future,' Halfbrick Studios released a game mode in 'Jetpack Joyride' honoring the classic film. The game mode is free for the whole month of October.
