Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Some Lawmakers Think White House Forced FCC's Hand On Net Neutrality
Republicans in Congress believe the White House had an 'improper influence' on the FCC regarding policies on net neutrality. A committee led by Jason Chaffetz has demanded documents from FCC chairman Tom Wheeler.
Baking Soda May Help Reduce Build Up Of Excess CO2 In Atmosphere: Here's How
Researchers have developed a breakthrough in reducing carbon dioxide in the planet's atmosphere. The new technique makes use of baking soda.
Uber Confirms In-App Panic Button And Location Sharing For Safer Cab Rides In India
Uber has announced new panic button and location sharing features in its app after the Mumbai Transportation Department said it is considering to ban the ride-sharing service.
Lean In Project: Facebook, LinkedIn And Anita Borg Institute Team Up To Encourage Women In Tech World
Facebook, LinkedIn and the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology formed a partnership to provide support to women taking up courses in computer science and engineering.
China Cracks Down On Social Media: Sorry, No More Fake Accounts. Real Names Must Be Registered
The Cyberspace Administration of China released a new regulation that bans account handles and Internet avatars with malicious content. This includes accounts that masquerade as celebrities and institutions.
Canon Unveils 5DS, 5DS R: 50.6-MP Sensors, Dual DIGIC 6 Processors, 61-Point High Density Reticular AF
The Canon EOS 5DS and EOS 5DS R DSLRs feature 50MP sensors, making them the 35mm-format DSLRs with the highest resolution ever made so far.
Swatch Smartwatch Throws Challenge At Apple Watch: A Bold Move But Is It A Smart One?
Swatch CEO Nick Hayek, who was previously a skeptic of wearable devices, revealed that the company will be launching its own smartwatch within the next two to three months.
Firehose Deal Brings Twitter Closer To Google And Possibly More Ad Dollars
Twitter has reached an agreement with Google that will allow tweets to become more searchable. The partnership could lead to higher advertising revenue for Twitter due to a wider audience.
Xbox One February System Update: Game Hubs, Controller Improvements, Party Chat Tweaks, And More
The Xbox One's first system update for the year introduced several improvements to the gaming console, as developers continue to listen to feedback from the Xbox Live community.
Sprint Android Lollipop Update Schedule For Your LG G3, HTC One M8, HTC One M7, Galaxy S5, And More
A leaked document revealed that Sprint may be rolling out the Android 5.0 Lollipop to the HTC One M8 and LG G3 soon. Updates for the HTC One M7 and Samsung Galaxy S5 are now available for download.
Adobe Releases Patch For Dangerous Flash Player Zero-Day Exploit
Adobe Systems launched the distribution of an update that repairs a zero-day exploit which hackers can abuse to take control over the system of a user.
Apple Search vs. Google Search? Apple Is Hiring Search Platform Project Manager
Back in 2010, an analyst claimed that there is a high possibility for Apple to enter the search engine business in five years. Does a job posting by Apple signal the company's intention to enter the industry?
Verizon Updates MORE Everything Plans: $10 Discounts Per Month Across Board, Up To $25 Savings On Edge Plan
Verizon has updated its MORE Everything plan with discounts and new deals. This includes an across-the-board $10 discount on the monthly bill for the 500MB, 1GB or 2GB plan with a two-year contract.
Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht Convicted On All Counts of Drug Charges
Ross Ulbricht has been convicted for narcotics and other charges over his alleged role in the Silk Road website. The site reportedly allowed about $200 million worth of anonymous drug sales to be made online using the bitcoin virtual currency.
New Razer Blade Laptop: Thinner. More Powerful. Easy On Battery Life. Sweet! $2199. Ouch!
The 14-inch Razer Blade laptop comes with the most advanced processors from NVIDIA and Intel, expanded memory and top-of-the-line QHD+ display.
ARM's New Mobile Chips Are Greener And Meaner: Say Hello To Souped-Up Smartphones And Tablets
ARM has introduced the Cortex-A72 processor and the Mali-T880 graphics chip, both of which will be coming to smartphones by 2016.
Galaxy S6 Specs, Release Date: Samsung's March 1 Press Invite Hints At Curved Screen
Samsung sent out invitations for one of the company's "Unpacked" events. The invitation for the event, where the company is expected to unveil the Galaxy S6 smartphone, features an image of what appears to be a metallic, curved device.
New Ford Focus RS Boasts 315+ HP: Say Hello To The New Beast On Wheels
The Ford Focus RS, which features a 315-horsepower, four-cylinder, 2.3-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine, will be introduced as a global model within next year.
Apple Might Release iOS 8.2 in March Before Apple Watch Hits Market Around April
Apple may release iOS 8.2 in March ahead of the launch of the Apple Watch. The next major update for Apple's mobile operating system will add support for the wearable device.
Android Users Still Have Sweet Tooth For KitKat But Lollipop Is Gaining Ground
Android 5.0 Lollipop finally gained over 1 percent of adoption share among all versions of the Android mobile operating system. Android 4.4 KitKat is the only other version that improved its share, but another version of Android still holds the top spot.
Frenemies? Uber Plans To Build Self-Driving Cars While Google Plans Own 'Ride-Hailing' Service
New developments point to the two companies, with Google being a major investor of Uber, could become rivals in the industries of self-driving cars and ride-hailing services.
Apple Will Convert GT Advanced Technologies' Sapphire Plant In Arizona Into Data 'Command' Center
The announcement marked the end of the rift between former partners Apple and GT Advanced Technologies. GT Advanced was supposed to supply sapphire screens for Apple's devices.
GM Ignition Switch Compensation Claims Surge To 4,180 With 455 Death Claims
Claims for the General Motors compensation fund surged to 4,180 in the hours leading to the deadline on Sunday morning. The cost is expected not to exceed the estimate of $600 million.
PlayStation Now Subscription Adds 'God of War 2 HD,' 'Unchartered 2' And More In February
The addition of five titles increases the number of video games available for streaming through PlayStation Now to 109 titles.
Apple Watch Price, Release Date News: Special Safes In Apple Stores For Gold Models, April Launch Confirmed
The Apple Watch is finally going to be released in April. It has also been rumored that the gold-plated Apple Watch Edition will be held in special safes in the company's official retail stores.
WhatsApp Tests Voice Calling Feature for Select Android Users in India
Select users in India are now testing the voice calling feature for WhatsApp, which can be accessed only through invitation.
Unlawful Entry: Secret Service Arrests Man After Climbing White House Bike Rack
A man has been arrested by the Secret Service after attempting to scale a White House auxiliary fence, which resembles a bike rack. The motive for the breach attempt has not yet been determined.
12-inch MacBook Air Display Photos Purportedly Leaked: If Real, Latest MacBook Air May Kill Ultrabooks
New photos allegedly give a first look at an assembled display unit of Apple's rumored 12-inch MacBook Air. The translucent logo traditionally seen in MacBooks has been replaced with the polished one seen in iOS mobile devices.
Galaxy Note 4 Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Not Coming Anytime Soon (Blame It On Gear VR)
Samsung has not yet rolled out Android 5.0 Lollipop for its current flagship device Galaxy Note 4. The delay is supposedly due to the Gear VR virtual reality headset.
Firefighters Perform Dramatic Aerial Rescue of Dog from Los Angeles River [Video]
A dog was spotted struggling to keep his head above the water in the Los Angeles River. Firefighters were able to rescue a dog that was caught in a fast-flowing current in the Los Angeles River near Universal City on Friday, authorities reported.
