Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Still Downloading Shady Porn Apps? New Android Ransomware Changes Lock Screen PIN
Another ransomware that masks itself as a porn app has been discovered. Named the Android Lockerpin, the malware locks the device and changes its lock screen PIN to block out user access.
Baidu Launches Digital Assistant Duer: How Does It Stack Up Against Google Now, Siri, Cortana?
Baidu, which is often described as the Google of China, unveiled Duer at the Baidu World conference. The digital assistant is now integrated in the Baidu search app for Android.
Love At First Swipe? You Can Now 'Super Like' Someone On Tinder
Tinder has unveiled the Super Like option that will allow users to tell other people on the dating app that they stand out from everyone else.
Nexus Player Selling For Only $50 On Groupon
The ASUS-manufactured Nexus Player is listed for only $49.99 on Groupon, with a code that can shave a few more dollars off the Android TV device's price.
Tennis Star James Blake Becomes Victim Of Racial Profiling: A Tackle Instead of Hug
James Blake, a retired black tennis player that once ranked No. 4 in the world, was forcefully slammed to the ground and arrested by a white police officer in Manhattan. Blake suffered minor injuries.
Apple TV Apps Have Maximum 200MB Initial Download Size: What This Means For Users
The new App Programming Guide for Apple TV's tvOS stated that apps will be limited to a 200MB initial download size, as there will be no persistent local storage for Apple TV apps.
Facebook Overhauls Pages To Give A Boost To Businesses
Among the changes to Pages are new call-to-action buttons and new sections, as Facebook looks to provide a boost to small and medium businesses.
Meet The BLU Pure XL: 6-Inch Quad HD Display, 24MP Camera, 3GB RAM For Only $349
The BLU Pure XL costs about half of what you would pay for one of Apple's or Samsung's flagship offerings. However, the low price combines with the device's impressive specs to present a possible contender in the industry.
iPhone 6S Will Have Always-On 'Hey Siri': Here's What To Expect
Starting with the iPhones 6S, the Hey Siri command can be activated even when the smartphone is not plugged into a power source, similar to how OK Google works with Android devices.
Instagram Goes Aggressive With Ads: Big Push For Bigger Revenue
Through a post on the Instagram for Business blog, the company revealed that it will be making major changes in its advertising business to create more revenue for the picture sharing network.
Rumor: Huawei Developing Dual-Edge Display Smartphone With Help From Samsung
Rumors claim that Samsung will be supplying dual-edge displays for a smartphone that Huawei is developing, which is expected to be launched in the first half of next year.
NFL 2015 Season: The Internet of Things Is Coming
The 2015 NFL season marks the arrival of the Internet of Things, as the football league's partnership with Zebra Technologies will provide massive amounts of data to broadcasters, players, coaches and fans.
Apple Diving Deeper Into Artificial Intelligence With Ramped Up Hiring: Will It Be Able To Compete?
Reuters revealed that Apple is looking to hire more experts in machine learning. However, with its strict privacy stance and slow start in the field, will it be able to compete with rivals such as Google?
Amazon Launching $50 Tablet As Customers Shun Pricier Devices
Amazon is reportedly looking to launch a $50 6-inch tablet for budget-conscious customers in time for the holiday shopping season. The tablet will be the same size as the company's Fire HD tablet but at half the price.
Think Twice Before Using Porn Apps: Adult Player Takes User's Picture And Demands $500 Ransom
The malicious Adult Player app takes a picture of the user before locking the device, which can only be accessed again upon paying a $500 ransom. This kind of app, widely known as ransomware, has been growing as a tool for cybercrime.
iPad Pro's 'Monster' Screen Can Display Two Full-Sized Apps At The Same Time
In addition to the side-by-side display of apps, the iPad Pro is said to have a base model of 64GB and will be powered by an A9X chip.
Oppo R7 Plus Preorders Now Up for US Customers
Oppo has started taking preorders from United States customers for the Oppo R7 Plus, a 6-inch phablet described as a device that fills up the gaps left by the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, for $499.
Leaked iPad Pro Renders Reveal 12.9-Inch Screen, Four Speakers [Video]
Leaked renders confirm that the iPad Pro will have a 12.9-inch screen and four speakers. Two designs are featured in the renders, with one being based on blueprints dated December 2014 and the more recent one being based on blueprints dated June of this year.
Confirmed: Revamped Apple TV Will Focus On Video Games
Apple is expected to make video games as a primary selling point for the revamped Apple TV, which is a big change compared to previous versions of the device that were only mainly used for streaming music and videos.
Mercedes' Tesla Challenger Could Go Over 300 Miles
Mercedes Benz is reportedly working on an electric vehicle with a range of up to 311 miles, as the company looks to challenge Tesla Motors in the industry.
Instagram Can Predict Top Models For New York Fashion Week
Instagram could predict the next top model at the upcoming New York Fashion Week, as scientists developed a formula based on information of the models and their Instagram accounts.
Apple Music Fails To Drive Up Music App Usage
Despite a major redesign and the launch of Apple Music, iPhone owners are not using the default music app more.
Political Watchdog Banned On Twitter: Why Are Rights Groups Pushing For Reversal?
A coalition formed by human rights organizations wants Twitter to reverse its ban on Politwoops, which is a tool that supporters say serves the interest of transparency and public accountability.
Spotify Revamps New Privacy Policy After User Backlash
Spotify has revamped its new privacy policy, as company CEO Daniel Ek kept his promise to protect the privacy of the music streaming service's users.
Labor Day Sale 2015: Best Buy Slashes $100 Off Apple iPad Mini 3
Most models of Apple's iPad Mini 3 tablet are given a $100 discount in Best Buy's four-day Labor Day sale.
Artificial Intelligence For Cars? Toyota Makes $50M Investment
Toyota is making a $50 million investment for the development of artificial intelligence for driverless cars, in collaboration with Stanford University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Acer Unveils Lego-Like Revo Build Mini PC
Acer's Revo Build Mini PC starts off with a base brick, which users can then build upon similar to Legos with modular blocks for additional capabilities.
After Google, Verizon Changes Logo Too
On the same week that Google unveiled a new logo, Verizon announced that it is doing the same. The new logo is meant to communicate valus such as simplicity, but is it too simple?
Google Docs Adds Research Tool, Voice Typing, Templates: Ready For School?
Google added several new features to Google Docs to make schoolwork easier for students as the school year is set to begin. Of course, other users could also take advantage of the new capabilities of Google Docs.
How Secure Are Baby Monitors? Most Are Vulnerable To Hackers, Experts Warn
Despite numerous reported attacks, research by cybersecurity firm Rapid7 has found that some of the most popular Internet-connected baby monitors are still vulnerable to hackers.
