Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Toyota Unwraps Front Fascia of 2016 Tacoma Ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Toyota has released another teaser picture of the 2016 Tacoma pickup truck, revealing the trapezoidal grille and LED-infused headlights of the vehicle.
Uber Driver Accused of Rape, Kidnapping in Boston
A driver for Uber in Boston allegedly kidnapped and raped a woman early this month. The incident prompted Uber to implement new security measures, especially concerning the company's often-criticized background checks for its drivers.
Jury Vindicates Apple in iTunes Antitrust Case: iTunes 7.0 Deemed 'Genuine Product Improvement'
Apple claims victory in the highly publicized iTunes antitrust case after the jury, which needed only three hours to deliberate, decided that iTunes 7.0 provided 'genuine product improvements.'
You Can Now Control Your Nest Learning Thermostat with Your Voice. Here's How
Google-owned Nest has released a new feature that allows users to use "OK, Google"-powered voice commands to operate the Nest Thermostat.
Breathing Out Plays Important Role in Weight Loss: Study
A study confirms that breathing is an important part of weight loss, and it is actually the person's lungs that are the main excretory organ for losing weight. Exercise, however, is still necessary.
T-Mobile Un-Carrier 8.0: Now Get Rollover Unused Data with 'Data Stash'
T-Mobile introduced the Data Stash feature at its Un-Carrier 8.0 event, which will allow users to roll over their unused 4G LTE data into the next month. Eligible subscribers will also receive 10GB of free 4G LTE data in their stash for free.
Instagram Rewards 300 Million+ Active Users with Five New Filters, Slo-Mo Videos and More
Instagram has released five new filters, namely Slumber, Crema, Ludwig, Perpetua and Aden. The new filters take advantage of the higher quality of pictures taken with cameras of current smartphones.
General Motors Faulty Ignition Switch Death Toll Now 42
The new figure is already more than triple the initial estimate of General Motors on fatalities related to its faulty ignition switches, which were only 13 deaths.
Amazon Evacuates Seattle Headquarters due to Bomb Threat, Police Find No Deadly Package
Amazon employees evacuated the company's Seattle headquarters after a letter containing a bomb threat was discovered.
Sony Picture Hackers Issue Chilling 9/11-Style Attack Threat Against Theaters Showing 'The Interview'
The hackers that attacked Sony Pictures Entertainment threatened to unleash violence at movie theaters that will be showing the movie "The Interview." In addition to the threats, the hackers also released a new data dump that included thousands of emails from Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton's own inbox.
'Half-Life 2: Episode One' Locked and Loaded for Nvidia Shield Tablet Users
Nvidia has announced the release of 'Half-Life 2: Episode One' for the SHIELD tablet. According to Nvidia, the device is the 'ultimate' gaming tablet.
Story of NY High School Student Making $72 Million in Stock Market is Hoax
The story on 17-year-old Mohammed Islam quickly took a spot among the most popular stories in social media. However, as rapidly as it gained popularity, the story is just as quickly falling apart.
Viber Introduces Games in Five Markets. Ready to Chat and Play?
Viber will be rolling out a social games platform for five countries, with the rest of the world to follow in January next year.
Spanish Publishers: Google News, Please Come Back
After pushing for a new law that made Google decide to shut down Google News in Spain, the Spanish Newspaper Publishers' Association (AEDE) is now seeking assistance to prevent Google from doing so.
Merriam-Webster Names 'Culture' as 2014 Word of the Year
"Culture" has been chosen to be the 2014 word of the year by Merriam-Webster. The runner up is "nostalgia," while a French phrase made it into the top ten.
PlayStation Plus Subscribers Enjoyed $1300 Worth of Games in 2014
For the year, North American subscribers to the PlayStation Plus service received 71 free games worth a total of $1,349, representing a true bargain for the $49.99 annual membership.
Unlock Sony Xperia Bootloader by Following This Video Tutorial from Sony
Sony has released a tutorial on how users can unlock the boot loaders of Xperia devices, which would allow them to install custom ROMs.
Built-in GIF Creator on YouTube? You Bet
YouTube is testing an experimental feature that will allow users to create GIFs from the videos uploaded on the website.
Yay! The Pirate Bay is Back: Well, Sort Of...Uhh, IsoHunt?
Torrent website isoHunt seems to have revived The Pirate Bay. Unlike other websites that only function as a copy of The Pirate Bay before it was taken down, isoHunt's The Old Pirate Bay is adding new content.
Play 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' Multiplayer for Free This Weekend on Steam Ahead of Winter Sale 2014
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' multiplayer is free for this weekend and on sale until Monday, preluding the supposed launch of Steam's Winter Sale.
Google is Engineering Exit of Engineers from Russia: We Will Not Bow to Censorship
Google's plan to shut down its engineering operations in Russia comes after the country passed restrictive laws on data storage and Internet freedom.
What's Not To Like About Facebook Dislike Button? Ask Zuckerberg
Zuckerberg answered questions in the second public Q&A session of Facebook, with the dislike button being one of the more prominent issues.
Oldest Unopened Time Capsule in U.S. Unearthed at Massachusetts Statehouse. What Does it Contain?
The time capsule was believed to have been placed there by Governor Samuel Adams, Paul Revere and William Scollay.
Here's Why Your Surgeon Listens to Music While You Go Under the Knife
Playing music in the operating room may not only be beneficial to the surgeon but also to the patient, as long as the song being played is not Queen's 'Another One Bites the Dust.'
Meet IPE, a 'Feel Fuller' Wonder Powder that Regulates Appetite, Aids in Weight Loss
A team of researchers has developed inulin-propionate ester, or simply IPE, an ingredient that has proven its effectiveness in stopping people from gaining weight during early tests.
Memory Lapses May Indicate Higher Stroke Risk Among Highly Educated: Study
A study reveals that people with higher education that are suffering from memory issues are exposed to a higher risk of stroke, as the brain's ability to ward off damage could have already eroded.
World Wonder Taj Mahal is Turning Brown Due to Air Pollution
Researchers confirmed that the brown tone being observed on the white marble of the Taj Mahal is caused by air pollution.
Sony Sells Anniversary Edition of PlayStation 4 Consoles for £19.94 and One Resold for $20,100
Sony sold its 20th anniversary edition PlayStation 4 consoles in London for only £19.94, equivalent to about $37, while eBay auctions are reaching winning bids of $20,100.
Google Hangouts App for Android Becomes Cooler with Stickers, Video Filters and Smarter Location Sharing
The new Hangouts app by Google introduces several new features, as the company aims to make the app the definitive communications tool.
Swedish Police Raid Sinks The Pirate Bay Site and the Co-founder is Happy
The Pirate Bay has been taken offline by a police raid on servers in Sweden. Peter Sunde, a co-founder of the website, unexpectedly supported The Pirate Bay's takedown.
