Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Massachusetts School Launches Active Shooter Detection System. Here's How it Works
The Guardian Active Shooter Detection System is a "smoke alarm for gun fire detection," which will alert the authorities if a shooting is taking place in a school.
Doctors, Nurses Tend to Wash Hands Less Often Toward End of Shift: Study
A study reveals that medical personnel wash their hands less towards the end of their shifts. This is caused by the demands of the job, with the staff choosing to focus on maintaining high levels of performance in their primary roles.
Open Sesame! Alibaba rakes in $2 billion in sales in first hour of Single's Day
Alibaba's sales surpassed the $2 billion mark in just the first hour of Singles Day helping the firm rake in record sales this year. Just how much did Alibaba made this year? A lot more.
Official: Microsoft launches Lumia 535, Nokia no more.
Microsoft has announced the Lumia 535, which is the first Lumia phone that will be without Nokia branding. However, the smartphone is not meant to be a flagship device.
Humans Alter Genes of Mouse Using Mind Control. Ah, Just Like a Real Jedi
Scientists have created a mind-control system that allows people to alter a mouse's genes through only the power of their minds.
'Airbnb for dogs' DogVacay raises $25 million in venture funding
DogVacay raised $25 million in funding and is looking to use the money to expand internationally and into other services for dogs and dog owners.
Tension, gun sales up in Ferguson as Michael Brown grand jury decision nears
Tension in Ferguson is at its peak as gun sales spike. The Missouri city and the rest of the country await the grand jury decision on whether Darren Wilson will be prosecuted for the shooting that killed Michael Brown.
BMW street lights may soon charge electric cars
BMW said that it is developing street lights that come with sockets that can charge up electric cars, such as the company's i3 city car.
Xbox One November update brings custom backgrounds, Twitter game clip sharing, and more
The Xbox One November System Update is one of the most significant ones ever. Introducing new options for customization, features for watching TV and Xbox One Store improvements.
Upstate New York deputy slaps man who refuses car search, video results to suspension [Video]
Michael Zurlo, the sheriff of Saratoga Country, said that he was "very disturbed" with what he had seen in the recorded video.
Robotic 3D printers may help build first human settlements on the moon
Robotic 3D printers could be the key to finally putting up a human settlement on the Moon, according to the European Space Agency.
LG G3 Android Lollipop update rolls out this week
The Korean company, which will be the first smartphone maker to roll the update, will be first launching the update in Poland, with other regions to follow.
Blizzard teases team-based shooter 'Overwatch' at BlizzCon: Watch trailer (and everything else you should know)
Blizzard has announced 'Overwatch,' a first-person shooter that will be the company's first franchise in 17 years. Will it be as successful as 'World of Warcraft'?
Global police crackdown leads to raids, arrests and shutdown of over 400 dark market websites
The global crackdown by both U.S. and European authorities on illegal websites operating through the Tor network has led to the seizure of more than 400 such websites.
Microsoft promises new Lumia smartphone launch on Nov. 11: Bye, Nokia
Microsoft is dropping the Nokia name for the next device in the Lumia product line. The company revealed a teaser image, as the next Lumia is set to be unveiled on Nov. 11.
GT Advanced reveals dark side of doing business with Apple: 'Put on your big boy pants and accept the agreement'
When managers of GT Advanced expressed concerns over provisions in its contract with Apple, the iPhone maker responded that all of its suppliers agree to the terms and that they could not be negotiated.
Microsoft Office now free for iPhone, iPad and Android (but here's the caveat)
Microsoft has announced freemium versions for Word, Excel and PowerPoint for all iOS and Android devices. The basic editing features have been made free for all users.
Facebook now gives users more control over News Feed: Here are the goodies
By updating News Feed settings, Facebook is giving users more control over what they see. Netizens can now 'unfollow' friends, Groups and Pages easily.
Blame it on dopamine: Here's why people text and drive despite knowing risks involved
A study funded by AT&T shows that dopamine, a hormone that generates excitement, is to blame for people who are texting while driving, despite the awareness that it is dangerous.
WireLurker is here: Here's how you can protect your Mac or iDevice from the malware
A new malware named WireLurker that infects Macs and iPhones has been discovered. The dangerous thing about the malware is that it bypasses the security of non-jailbroken iPhones.
Amazon Echo is here: Voice-controlled wireless speaker is cool and creepy
The Amazon Echo is a wireless, voice-controlled speaker that can play back music, set alarms, and fill out shopping lists. It will be sold for $199, but only $99 for Amazon Prime customers.
FBI shuts down Silk Road 2.0, nabs operator of illegal drugs website
The FBI has arrested Blake Benthall, the administrator of Silk Road 2.0 which is the successor of the original Silk Road website. Silk Road 2.0 facilitated the sale of drugs and other illicit goods.
Low-cost, inflatable incubator wins James Dyson Award
James Roberts won the James Dyson Award for the MOM incubator, a low-cost equipment for babies born prematurely, especially those in conflict situations. The incubator can be collapsed into a flat package for easy transport.
Apple, Microsoft, Google rule Forbes 'World's Most Valuable Brands' list
The list of the 'World's Most Valuable Brands' by Forbes is topped by Apple, Microsoft and Google. The report takes into consideration the strength of the brand and how much it contributes to earnings.
Abducted Philadelphia woman found alive in Maryland, police nabs kidnapper
Carlesha Freeland-Gaither was rescued in Maryland after being abducted in Philadelphia. The suspect, Delven Barnes, has been arrested, though authorities are concerned that Barnes could have had other victims.
Forget tablets. Fitness trackers may be the hottest gift items for the holidays
According to research by NPD, fitness trackers such as the Microsoft Band could be one of the best gifts for the holidays. Consumer awareness of wearable fitness devices in the United States has more than doubled in just less than a year.
Qualcomm reveals new antitrust probes in U.S., Europe
Qualcomm, already facing antitrust probes in China, is also facing similar investigations by the Federal Trade Commission of the United States and the European Commission of the European Union.
Intel backs affordable Braille printer dream of 13-year-old entrepreneur
Intel invested an undisclosed amount into the Braigo printer, which is a Braille printer made out of Lego parts. The Braigo was developed by 13-year-old Shubham Banerjee.
Is String Theory the basis for quantum mechanics? Here's the answer... in English
A pair of researchers from USC proposed that there is a link between string theory and quantum mechanics. If proven, physics could take a huge step closer to the Theory of Everything.
New study explains how red meat can cause heart disease. Blame gut bacteria
Gut bacteria are to blame for why eating red meat could lead to heart problems. Researchers are now hoping that their findings would aid in the development of treatments that would block the process and prevent such complications.
