Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Brings Vulkan To Android: Why Developers Are Excited About This
Vulkan has a similar goal to the Metal API of Apple for the OS X and iOS operating system as a low-overhead graphics API which will give developers better access to the graphics processor and better control over the rendering of graphics.
Swatch Sistem51: Can The $150-Watch Challenge The Apple Watch?
The 100% Swiss-made Swatch Sistem51, while not a smartwatch, is tagged as a new product that could change the long-standing Swiss watch industry, even more so than the Apple Watch could.
This Piece Of $30-Electronics Can Unlock Your Keyless Entry Car
At the recently concluded Def Con, security researcher Samy Kamkar revealed the RollJam. The device, which was built using only about $32 dollars worth of components, can defeat keyless entry systems of cars and garages.
Gone Home Developer To Release 'Tacoma' For PS4, Xbox One, And PC In 2016
While Gone Home was an earthly mystery that focused on the relationships within a family, Tacoma takes the mystery up to space while maintaining the drama that made Gone Home a cult classic.
Plex Rebuilds iOS App: Here's What's New
Plex has rebuilt its iOS app from scratch, making several improvements and adding new features to the outdated version of the app.
$22 Billion: What Ad Blocking Software May Cost Publishers In 2015
Publishers could lose almost $22 billion in revenue for the year due to ad-blocking software, a figure that could rise to as high as $41.4 billion next year.
T-Mobile Rolls Out Update With Stagefright Fix For Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 4, And Galaxy S5
T-Mobile has started to push out updates for Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge, Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy S5 to address the Stagefright issue. The exploit allows hackers to take over Android-powered devices without the owner doing anything.
Mortal Kombat X PC Mod Shows Masked And Umasked Faces Of Characters [Video]
A YouTube user by the name of Dynasty has uploaded a video that reveals the faces of several masked characters in 'Mortal Kombat X.'
Tesla Courts Hackers And It Has A Good Reason For Doing So
Tesla Motors participated at the infamous Def Con hacking conference, where it was looking for hackers to recruit into the company.
Fallout 4 Perks System: Here's Everything You Need To Know
There are 270 perks in Fallout 4 that gamers can access. The perks system, in addition to the SPECIAL system, will allow for wider options on the characters that players can use and develop in the game.
Best Buy Package Deal: Xbox One With 40-Inch Samsung Smart TV For $500
Retail giant Best Buy has released a $500 package that includes a 500GB Xbox One Halo: Master Chief Collection Bundle and a 40-inch Samsung 1080p Smart HDTV, representing a $250 discount.
Motorola Droid Turbo 2, Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Coming Soon To Verizon?
Costco is reportedly planning a smartphone lineup that includes Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, along with Motorola's Droid Turbo 2, under the Verizon network.
Google Maps For iOS Introduces Night Mode And Lets You Label Custom Places
The latest update for the iOS version of Google Maps adds night mode, already previously present in the Android version of the app, along with the ability to make custom labels for places.
Nasty Firefox Security Flaw Can Steal Your Files: Here's How To Fix It
A Firefox user informed Mozilla about the security flaw on the Internet browser, which could search for sensitive files on a user's computer and then upload them.
The Witcher 3 Patch 1.08 Now Available For PS4, Xbox One, And PC
One of the more anticipated inclusions of Patch 1.08 for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' is the Wolven Hour potion, which reduces the level requirements of gear for an hour.
Moto G 2015 vs Moto G 2014: What's The Difference?
Motorola's Moto G 2015 has a starting price of $179.99 as a very capable mid-level smartphone. How does it compare to its predecessor, the Moto G 2014?
Microsoft Open Sources Windows Bridge For iOS: What This Means
The goal of the development efforts of Microsoft is to make it easier for iOS and Android developers to create ports for their apps to be used on Windows. Releasing an early build of Windows bridge to open source will help Microsoft achieve this goal.
WhatsApp iOS Update Brings Video Backups, Location Sharing, And More
The update to WhatsApp for iOS devices adds several new features such as backups for videos, location sharing from Apple Maps, lower data usage for calls and the mark as unread functionality.
Microsoft Launches Wearable Productivity Apps For Apple Watch: Outlook, Translator, Wunderlist, And Yammer
Microsoft has delved further into the smartwatch app market with the launch of Outlook and Translator, an update to Wunderlist and plans for Yammer for the Apple Watch.
Google Rolls Out LMY48I Factory Images With Stagefright Fix For Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9, Other Nexus Devices
Google has uploaded the LMY48I factory image to fix the Stagefright vulnerability in several Nexus devices. T-Mobile Nexus 6 owners, however, are warned not to flash the update to their devices.
You Can Now Reserve Pebble Time Steel For $250
Customers who will preorder the Pebble Time Steel, the more expensive version of the Pebble Time, will see shipments begin in about six to eight weeks.
Yerka Is The World's First 'Unstealable Bike': How It Works [Video]
The Yerka bike features a special kind of frame that will render the efforts of thieves useless. The first batch of 300 Yerka bikes have now been ordered.
Uber Lowers Number Of Deaths Due To Drinking And Driving In California: Study
A study has found that UberX, Uber's economy driving service, has resulted in the drop in drinking and driving fatalities by between 3.6 percent and 5.6 percent in cities in California, where it is offered within the first three months of the launch of the service.
Reddit Swings Ban Hammer And Updates Content Policy: What To Know
Reddit has quarantined several subreddits, and has banned several ones as a result of the updated content policy. Among the subreddits that were banned include those that were dedicated to animated child pornography and extreme racism.
Massive Lawsuit Looms Against Chrysler And Harman Following Hacking Scandal
After a hacking demonstration on a Jeep Cherokee was released, Chrysler is facing a potentially massive lawsuit along with Harman International, the company that developed the Uconnect dashboard computer that is found in millions of vehicles by the automobile company.
Google Fiber Heads To San Antonio, Where Everything Is Bigger And Where Internet Will Be (A Lot) Faster
San Antonio is Google Fiber's biggest target so far with about 1.4 million residents. Google Fiber will soon enter the design phase in the development of the network of fiber optic cables for the city.
Purported Sony Xperia Z5 And Z5 Compact Pose For The Camera Before Sept. 2 Event
The picture of Sony's Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact shows the sides of the two smartphones in detail, including the placement of the fingerprint scanner and volume rockers.
AT&T Rolls Out Stagefright Fix For Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4, And Galaxy S5
The Stagefright patches that AT&T released apply to the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Active, Galaxy S5, Galaxy S5 Active and Galaxy Note 4.
Halo 5: Guardians Xbox One Limited Edition Bundle Now Available For Preorder For $499
The unit included in the Xbox One Limited Edition Halo 5: Guardians bundle is a limited edition 1TB Xbox One console in a metallic blue color scheme, with the design inspired by Spartan Locke's armor and the military symbols of the Halo universe.
AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile Encounter Widespread Service Interruption In Southeast US
Customers are finding difficulties in accessing voice and data services in the southeastern United States, including states such as Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee.
