Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Softbank Fuels Uber Rival GrabTaxi with $250 Million Investment
GrabTaxi has received an investment from Softbank worth $250 million. Will the taxi-booking service use the funding to expand beyond its current regional focus of Southeast Asia?
Microsoft Annual Meeting: Workforce Diversity, Satya Nadella Pay Package, and Missing Bill Gates
At the annual meeting of Microsoft shareholders, the main topic was workforce diversity. In the same meeting, shareholders approved the pay package for CEO Satya Nadella. However, Bill Gates was not present.
Sony Pictures Cyberattack: Is North Korea Guilty? Here's What Experts Think
Experts are divided on whether North Korea is behind the cyberattack that crippled the computer systems of Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Apple Loses Appeal to Trademark 'App Store' in Australia. Here's Why
Apple lost an appeal to trademark "app store" in Australia, with the presiding judge saying that the term "app" was not invented by Apple.
FBI Investigates Los Angeles $1.3 Billion iPad Initiative
The FBI has seized 20 boxes containing documents on the Common Core Technology Project, which set aside as much as $1.3 billion worth of bond money for iPads.
Los Angeles Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Nestdrop, a Medical Marijuana Delivery Smartphone App
Los Angeles prosecutors look to close Nestdrop, which allows users to order medical marijuana and have it delivered to any location in Los Angeles.
Circumcision Lowers Risks of HIV, STD New CDC Draft Guidelines Suggest
New guidelines on circumcision states that the procedure helps straight men lower their risk to HIV and sexually transmitted diseases. The release of the guidelines launched a public comment period, where people that oppose the procedure have promised to voice their thoughts.
FBI Warns Businesses of Destructive Malware that Makes Data Recovery Impossible
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a confidential flash warning to companies within the United States regarding malware that can overwrite all the data files within systems.
'Trouble in Toyland' Report Lists Toys You Should Not Give to Kids
The 29th annual Trouble in Toyland report by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group details its findings on toys currently being sold in toy stores across the United States.
Xbox Live Goes Offline. Hacker Group Lizard Squad Strikes Again?
As Xbox Live goes offline, hacker group Lizard Squad has claimed responsibility. Could it be another one of their DDoS attacks?
Hacker Group Targets Emails of Executives, Aims to Game Stock Market
FireEye discovered a hacker group that looked to extract corporate secrets that can be used to game the stock market. The companies that were victimized mostly trade on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ.
Senior Drivers Support Tougher License Renewal Rules to Keep Roads Safer
Senior citizens that are still driving believe that tougher laws should be implemented for fellow senior citizens that are still on the road. As it stands, only 33 states have additional requirements for license renewals of senior citizen drivers.
Google Chromebooks More Popular in U.S. Schools than Apple iPad?
Google's Chromebooks are starting to become more popular than Apple's iPad in U.S. schools. In the third quarter, more Chromebooks were sold to schools compared to iPads.
Amazon Order Fulfillment More Efficient with its Fleet of Robots
Amazon is prepared for the massive number of orders coming in for Cyber Monday with the help of its Kiva robots, which are able to lift items as heavy as 750 pounds.
'Broken Age Act 2' Set for Early 2015 Launch
The launch of Broken Age Act 2 will be pushed back to early next year. Buyers and backers of Broken Age Act 1 will be able to get Act 2 for free.
Forget 'Interstellar.' Watch 'Wanderers,' a Galactic Tour Narrated by Carl Sagan [Video]
Wanderers is a short science-fiction film that serves as a vision of the human race's expansion into space. The film features true locations that can be found within the Solar System.
Samsung Mobile Chief Retains Position Despite Weak Performance of Smartphone Division
J.K. Shin, the head of Samsung's mobile business, was able to keep his position despite the decreasing performance of the unit. Samsung's heads for its semiconductor business and consumer electronics business also kept their positions.
Cyber Monday 2014: Top Tech Deals from Wal-Mart, eBay and Staples
Wal-Mart, eBay and Staples have released their first deals for Cyber Monday, which look to cater to customers who missed out on Black Friday deals or simply can't get enough of them.
Bladder Cancer Breakthrough Treatment Developed after 30 Years
A breakthrough treatment for advanced bladder cancer has been developed, which uses an antibody to block a protein. The said protein allows cancers to escape detection by the body's immune system.
EU Has Good Reason to Break Up Google: Fear
The EU's resolution to break up Google into separate entities is merely symbolic and has no legal weight. The move shows just how scrutinized Google is in Europe, despite the growing reliance of the people on its services and devices.
Black Friday 2014: Gun Sales Rival Apple Products. Almost 3 Background Checks Per Second
For Black Friday 2014, three background checks for gun sales came in every second. Black Friday is usually one of the FBI's busiest days in terms of the volume of transactions.
What Rumor? Sony E-Paper Fes Watch is Real and was Hiding in Plain Sight [Video]
Sony is creating the Fes Watch out of electronic paper. Other items that use the technology include bow ties, paper holders, shoes, eyeglasses and hat accessories.
Audi EV with 280-mile Range on Collision Course with Tesla Model S?
Audi is developing an all-new, all-electric family car that will have a range of 280 miles. The vehicle will look to challenge the Tesla Model S.
Twitter Monitors What Apps You Download. Here's How to Opt Out
Twitter introduced the "app graph" feature, which will collect data on what other apps Twitter users have installed on their smartphones. Users that do not want to disclose such information can easily turn off the feature.
Syrian Electronic Army Exploits Third-party Services to Hack Media, Retail Websites
The Syrian Electronic Army hacked the domain registrar of a third-party company to redirect visitors of several media and retail websites.
Wal-Mart Workers Hold Black Friday Strike, Cry for Better Pay, Working Conditions
OUR Walmart will be staging strikes during Black Friday, with the group calling for better working hours and an hourly wage of $15 for Walmart employees.
Black Friday PlayStation Flash Sale: Big Discounts on PS4 and PS3 Games, Movies
Sony has started its Black Friday PlayStation flash sale, which offers several titles for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, along with movies and TV shows for up to a 65 percent discount.
Dry Powder Measles Vaccine Shows Promise in Human Trials. Buh-bye, Needles
Dry powder measles vaccinations have proven to be safe for humans. The new form of vaccines will be easier to transport and administer compared to the current injectable vaccines.
Black Friday 2014: Top Tech Deals from Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and RadioShack
Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and RadioShack have great deals lined up for their customers for the upcoming Black Friday.
Black Friday 2014: Best Gadget Deals from Target
Target is describing the coming Friday as its "biggest, most digital" Black Friday. Special deals have already started, lasting over the weekend.
