Articles by Aaron Mamiit
New Jersey Hiker Snaps Photo of Black Bear Before it Attacks, Kills Him
A hiker that was killed by a black bear back in September was able to take pictures of the animal that killed him before it attacked. The incident is the first confirmed case of a bear killing a person in New Jersey.
Black Friday 2014: Top Gadget Deals from Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart has released its official deals for the upcoming Black Friday, which has the shopping frenzy beginning right after Thanksgiving dinner. Here are the top deals for gadgets.
Samsung Develops Eyecan+: Eye-Tracking Mouse Will Help Disabled People Navigate Computer Interface Easily
Samsung's Eyecan+ technology allows people with disability to navigate computer screens using only their eyes. The company also said that it will be making the technology open source.
Sony's New Profitability Plan Has No Room for Smartphones
Sony is shifting its focus from smartphones to video games and image sensors, as the company's mobile business continues to lose money. However, Sony said that it has no plans of exiting the smartphone industry.
Sony Pictures Cyber Attack May Have Been Inside Job: Many Questions, Few Answers
Hackers have attacked Sony Pictures and are holding the data that they extracted up for ransom. There is a possibility that the hackers were able to carry out the hacking attack because they were assisted by Sony Pictures employees.
99,711: Number of Mazda 6 Cars Recalled to Fix Tire Pressure Monitoring System Glitch
Mazda has issued a recall order for almost 100,000 Mazda 6 sedans due to a glitch in the tire pressure monitoring system of the vehicles.
Statins may Lower Risk of Heart Disease for Most Seniors: Study
A study reveals that most American senior citizens will qualify for statin therapy. Statins are a group of drugs that lower the levels of cholesterol within the body by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.
Lenovo Plays Prank on Shocked Shoppers in New Yoga Ad: Not Amusing At All
Lenovo played a prank on unsuspecting shoppers in Pennsylvania that involved the Yoga 3 laptop and Apple's MacBook Air.
Black Friday 2014: Top iPhone 6, Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 Deals from Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and RadioShack
With Black Friday fast approaching, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target and RadioShack have released their special deals for Apple's iPhone 6 and Samsung's Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4.
Samsung Set to do Massive Executive Shakeup: Report
Sources familiar with the matter reveal that a massive executive shakeup is in the works, with a Samsung co-CEO possibly losing his position.
Ferguson Grand Jury: No Criminal Charges Against Cop Who Shot, Killed Unarmed Michael Brown
The grand jury voted not to indict the white police officer that shot and killed Michael Brown. After the decision was revealed, riots erupted in Ferguson, Missouri.
Calorie Counts will be Posted Soon on Menus as FDA Announces New Rules
The Food and Drug Administration will require restaurants to show the calorie counts of the items on their menu, following the practice started by Panera Bread in 2010.
FAA New Rules for Drones Bad News for Business Owners, Drone Advocates
The Federal Aviation Administration will be releasing a proposal for new federal rules for commercial drones. The new rules will cover drones such as SZ DJI Technology's Phantom line that will be used for commercial purposes.
Analyst Predicts Apple to Ship 71.5 Million iPhones in Q4
KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to sell 71.5 million iPhones in the fourth quarter, 60 percent of which will be iPhone 6 units.
E-cigarettes can be Dangerous for your Computer's Health. What You Should Know
E-cigarettes, while safer alternatives to lungs than cigarettes, could be a risk to the user's computer. A report surfaced on Reddit claiming that an e-cigarette infected an executive's computer with malware.
Cleveland Police Shoots, Kills 12-year-old Boy with Toy Gun
A 12-year-old boy wielding a toy gun was shot and killed by a Cleveland police officer. The lawyer for the boy's family ruled out all possible racial undertones connected to the death of the child.
Apple Watch, Hoverboard, Mangalyaan, Coolest Cooler Among Time's Best Inventions of 2014
The inventions featured in Time's Best Inventions of 2014 come from a wide range of applications, from transportation to communications to party accessories.
Google Project Loon Can Now Launch up to 20 Internet Balloons a Day: That's Scary
Google revealed that it is now capable of launching 20 balloons daily for its Project Loon. The project aims to use the balloons to connect everyone to the Internet.
Watch Paul McCartney Concert at Candlestick Park Footage with Jaunt Virtual Reality App
Jaunt has released a cinematic virtual reality app for Paul McCartney's Live and Let Die concert. Users can download the app for free but will have to use Google Cardboard to experience it.
FTC Cracks Down on Phony Tech Support Companies: Were You a Victim?
The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on two telemarketing operations that have sold over $120 million worth of technical support services and software. The companies used software to trick people into thinking that their computers contained malware.
Watch Out! Your Webcam May Have Been Hacked by a Russian
A website based in Russia was discovered to be broadcasting thousands of live feeds that were coming from hacked webcams and other Internet-connected devices.
Amazon Launches Washington Post App Exclusively for Kindle Fire: First 6-Month Is Free
Amazon and The Washington Post are launching an app exclusively for Amazon Fire tablets. The app will publish two editions daily with at least 100 articles per edition.
Audi Prologue Concept Debuts at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show: A Taste of Things to Come
The Prologue concept vehicle shows that Audi is taking a new design direction for its vehicles. Marc Lichte, design chief of Audi and design graduate of Volkswagen, is leading the way.
Samsung Milk Video App Comes to Galaxy Phones: Should YouTube Worry?
Samsung is launching the Milk Video service to its Galaxy smartphones. Is it good enough to challenge Google's YouTube?
Twitter Direct Messages Now Lets You Share Public Tweet
A new feature on Twitter now allows users to send public tweets to other users using direct messages. The feature is part of several changes that Twitter is looking to roll out to make the social network more user-friendly.
Ashton Kutcher Thinks Uber Did Nothing Wrong by Spying on You: Do You Agree?
Ashton Kutcher, an investor of Uber, defended the company amid proposal of investigating the personal lives of journalists and allegations of breached privacy.
Yahoo Becomes Default Search Engine for Firefox Browser: What's Up, Google?
Mozilla signed a five-year partnership that makes Yahoo the default search engine for Firefox. Should Google be worried about the change?
Text Messaging on WhatsApp Android App Now Gets End-to-End Encryption
WhatsApp and Open Whisper Systems teamed up to protect messages sent through the service using the TextSecure protocol.
Give Thanks to Google Maps for Tipping Travelers on Thanksgiving Traffic
Google Maps has released a Thanksgiving traffic alert for 21 cities across the United States. The study pulled in data on traffic from Monday prior to Thanksgiving to Sunday after it in the years 2012 and 2013.
Apple Wants iOS 8 Users to Dance to Beats Music: This Is What it Is Planning
Apple is planning to include Beats Music in the iOS in the future. The company looks to decrease the monthly subscription rates for streaming music.
