Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Apple Watch Battery Life Debate Rages On: It May Be Worse Than You Think
Apple's decision to use a powerful processor and a high-quality display for the Apple Watch are contributing to a significant drain on the smartwatch's battery life, sources say.
Sony Delays Earnings Report Following Sony Pictures Hack
Sony has requested Japan's Financial Services Agency for more time in preparing the earnings report for the previous quarter, as the company works on restoring the systems damaged by the hack attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Edward Snowden: Apple iPhone with Secret iFeature Allows Government to Spy on You
Infamous former NSA contractor Edward Snowden thinks that Apple's iPhone has "special software" that authorities can activate remotely to be able to gather information about the user.
'Mortal Kombat X' Developer Teases New Characters to be Revealed Jan. 29
Ed Boon, co-creator of 'Mortal Kombat,' hints at the addition of two new characters to the game. A live stream will be held on the Twitch channel of NetherRealm on Jan. 29.
Leatherman Tread Bracelet is Probably the Most Useful Wearable We've Seen Yet: Here's Why
The idea for the Tread bracelet by Leatherman, which features 25 usable tools, originated from a recent trip to a theme park by the company's president.
Best Upcoming Smartwatches in 2015: Apple Watch, Moto 360 2, LG G Watch R2, Kairos MSW, Withings Activité and More
A long list of smartwatches, headlined by the much-anticipated Apple Watch, will be released this year. The wide selection only shows there will be a smartwatch for every type of wearer.
Anonymous Hacking Group Chronicler Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison
Barrett Brown, who served as a spokesman for the Anonymous underground group of hackers, received a sentence for five years and three months of imprisonment. Brown was also ordered to pay restitution of $890,250.
Ford Opens Silicon Valley Research Center: Stepping the Pedal for Driverless Car Development?
Ford unveiled the company's brand new 25,000-square-foot research center in Silicon Valley, which will become one of the biggest research centers for automobile manufacturers.
Big Four Carriers Have a Big Problem-- Its Name is Google
A report revealed that Google is looking to launch its own wireless communications service in the form of a mobile virtual network operator.
Smartphone Equality: T-Mobile is Looking for You...Especially If You Have a Poor Credit Score
Smartphone Equality is a new approach by T-Mobile that makes it possible for all customers to avail of deals that have only been previously available to those with great credit scores.
Microsoft is Betting Big on Windows 10 with HoloLens, Cortana and Xbox Games Streaming Feature
Microsoft unveiled the HoloLens headset at the Windows 10 preview event. The company also revealed the addition of Cortana to the operating system, along with the ability to stream Xbox One games to Windows 10 devices.
Where is Destiny's Last City on Earth? Redditors Think They Know Where the Tower Is
By observing the sun, Redditor dwntwn_dine_ent_dist was able to figure out where the Tower, the last city on Earth in Bungie's Destiny, is most probably located.
FBI Completes Probe of Ferguson Shooting, Officer Darren Wilson Might be Off the Hook
Lawyers from the United States Justice Department will recommend for no civil rights charges to be placed upon Officer Darren Wilson for shooting unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Back in November of last year, the grand jury in the case for Brown's death similarly voted not to indict Wilson.
FreedomPop $5 Unlimited Wi-Fi Service Threatens to Shake Up Mobile Carriers
FreedomPop has launched a new unlimited Wi-Fi plan with a monthly fee of only $5. The service can be accessed through nearly 10 million Wi-Fi hotspots located around the United States.
You Can Now Use WhatsApp on Desktop... Only if You're on Google Chrome
WhatsApp has launched WhatsApp Web, which brings the service to desktop computers. However, it can only be accessed through Google Chrome, and the service is not yet compatible for iOS users.
Go to Wal-Mart if You Want Tax Refunds in Cash: What to Know
The launch of the service Direct2Cash aims to have more shoppers enter Wal-Mart and use the tax refunds that they receive in cash to shop in the store.
Ford 2015 Mustang Goes Global: Pony Car Heads to China, Europe
Ford has started exporting the 2015 Mustang to global markets. The company ensured that the vehicle can adapt to both the environment and standard requirements of other countries.
Google Glass is Dead...For Now
The withdrawal of Glass from the market may mark a humbling retreat for Google, as the company may be pressing the "reset" button on the device.
Google Bets Big on Elon Musk's Internet Satellite Plan: $1 Billion
Google and investment company Fidelity will now own about 10 percent of SpaceX. The deal may boost the plans of both Google and SpaceX to provide low-cost access to the Internet to still disconnected parts of the world.
If You Use '123456' or 'Password' as Your Password, You Better Change it Right Now
The passwords '123456' and 'password' retain their position as the top two worst passwords, according to security app company SplashData's annual list of the top 25 most common passwords.
Want to Work for Facebook? It is Looking to Fill 1,159 Job Openings
Facebook is looking to fill 1,159 job openings, driven by the aggressive investments that Facebook has made within fields that include drones, virtual reality and data centers.
Going Beyond Smartphones: Will Xiaomi Launch a Gaming Console?
A teaser poster released through Xiaomi's gaming account in a social network hinted that the smartphone maker could be releasing a gaming console.
Super Mario Artificial Intelligence Learns How to Feel, Plays Own Game [Video]
Researchers from Germany's University of Tubingen have given artificial intelligence to Super Mario, allowing him to learn how to interact with his video game world.
Magzter Gold Will Give you Access to 2,000 Digital Copies of Magazines for $10 a Month
Magzter looks to create a Netflix for magazines, releasing an unlimited reading option for its service that already has 4 million monthly active users.
For Sale on Amazon Japan: 13-Foot Kuratas Mech Suit for $1 Million
The Kuratas robot suit weighs 5 tons and can reach top speeds of 10 kilometers per hour. The robot also has BB Gatling gun that is capable of firing 6,000 rounds per minute.
Meet Ichthyophis cardamomensis, Strange Legless Amphibian Found in Cambodia
A strange and legless amphibian was found in the southwest Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia. The region is the home of several rare species but is under threat from habitat-destroying activities.
Will 12.9-inch Apple iPad Pro Come with a Stylus?
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that Apple has filed several patents related to a stylus. Will the device come with the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro?
UFC Slaps Jon Jones $25,000 for Positive Cocaine Test
Reigning light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has been fined $25,000 by the UFC for failing a random urine drug test last December.
400,000 Cars off the Road, 50,000 New Jobs: What Uber Promises Europe in New Deal
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said that the company has a commitment to the establishment of new partnerships with cities in Europe "to ensure innovation, harness powerful economic benefits and promote core city functions."
Turkey Threatens to Block Twitter Again. Here's Why
Officials from the government of Turkey have threatened to once again block Twitter in the country unless the social media company agrees to block the account of a left-wing publication.
