Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Chrome Starts To Block Autoplay Videos Based On Your Preferences
Google Chrome has started automatically blocking autoplay videos based on user preferences, with the browser learning which ones to stop and which ones to allow. The new policy, according to Google, will block about half of unwanted autoplay videos.
Samsung Galaxy S10 Features And Codename Leaked: Will 'Beyond' Finally Have The In-Display Fingerprint Sensor?
A report from a reliable source revealed the status of two major Samsung Galaxy S10 features, as well as the smartphone's codename. Will the Galaxy S9 successor finally feature the long-awaited in-display fingerprint scanner?
New Nintendo Boss Wants To Find The Next 'Pokémon GO'
Shuntaro Furukawa, the incoming Nintendo President, will be looking for the next 'Pokémon GO' in his plan to build up the company's smartphone business. Furukawa will not rely only on the Nintendo Switch for the company's future.
New 'Red Dead Redemption 2' Trailer Reveals Dark Tone And John Marston
Rockstar Games rolled out the third official 'Red Dead Redemption 2' trailer, which confirms that it will be a prequel to 'Red Dead Redemption.' The trailer also provided a glimpse of John Marston, the protagonist of the first game.
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S9 Phones Will Come With Oath Bloatware: Not A Good Idea
Verizon and Samsung have agreed to preinstall Oath apps as bloatware on Galaxy S9 smartphones purchased from the carrier. There are a few reasons why this is not a good idea, such as the fact that users hate bloatware.
Party Drug Ecstasy May Help With PTSD Recovery, But With Dangerous Side Effects
Research revealed that ecstasy, more popularly known as a party drug, may help in the recovery of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Results from the new study are promising, but the treatment method comes with potentially dangerous side effects.
Apple Watch Saves Life Again: New Yorker Survives Ruptured Ulcer
The Apple Watch saved another life, this time a New Yorker who lost a lot of blood after an erupted ulcer. The story comes a day after a report that the Apple Watch heart rate monitor saved a Florida teenager.
Tick, Flea, And Mosquito Infections More Than Tripled Since 2004: Here's How To Protect Against Bug Bites
Infections from ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes have surged to 'astronomical levels,' and apparently, the United States is not fully prepared for the health threat. You will have to claim the responsibility of protecting yourself and your family from bug bites.
Apple Watch Saves Teenager: Heart Rate Monitor Revealed Kidney Failure
The Apple Watch recommended 18-year-old Deanna Recktenwald to immediately seek medical attention. The warning turned out to be real, as she was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, a condition that was hidden for years.
Oculus Go Now Available: Will The $199 Standalone VR Headset Push Virtual Reality Into Mainstream?
The Oculus Go, a $199 standalone virtual reality headset that does not need to be connected to a high-end PC or smartphone to function, is now available. Will the device accelerate the entry of VR into the mainstream?
New 'Ant-Man And The Wasp' Trailer Teases Connection To 'Avengers: Infinity War'
The new trailer for 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' teased the connection between the film and 'Avengers: Infinity War.' The trailer featured more glimpses of the Wasp in action and a few scenes of the villain Ghost.
Facebook Dating App Unveiled: Zuckerberg Throws Shade At Tinder
A Facebook dating app is coming soon, which will match users with potential love interests according to their dating profiles. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the service and took the opportunity to throw shade at other dating apps such as Tinder.
Netflix Unveils '13 Reasons Why' Season 2 Release Date And Trailer
Netflix has unveiled the release date and trailer for the second season of '13 Reasons Why.' The return of the controversial drama, which allegedly glorified teen suicide, will pick up a few months from the end of Season 1.
NASA Mars InSight Set To Launch: Here's Why The Mission Is So Important
After a two-year delay, NASA will finally launch the InSight Mars mission to space. The spacecraft, which will be equipped with various tools, will study not the Red Planet's surface, but rather what lies underneath.
Apple Delays New MacBook Air To Second Half: Will It Be Worth The Wait?
There were rumors that Apple was planning to launch a new MacBook Air in the second quarter. Reports, however, claim that Apple decided to delay the mass production of the laptop to the second half of the year.
Oculus Working On Immersive Theater: Viewers Will Interact With Actors In Virtual Reality
Oculus is working on a so-called immersive theater, which will be a new form of virtual reality entertainment. Virtual reality headset wearers will enter a virtual world where they can interact with actors who will provide an interactive performance.
Here Comes The Atari VCS: Ataribox Preorder Starts May 30 With $199 Price Tag
Atari VCS preorders will start May 30, exclusively on the Indiegogo platform. However, with a starting price tag of $199 for a device that is still shrouded in mystery, it remains to be seen whether customers will be interested.
T-Mobile And Sprint Merger Finally Pushes Through: Here's What It Means For Subscribers Like You
T-Mobile and Sprint have agreed to merge, with the combined company to also be named T-Mobile with John Legere as CEO. What does the merger mean for the U.S. telecommunications industry, and how will it affect subscribers?
Prepare To Be Shocked When You Ask Siri To Define 'Mother' Twice
When you ask Siri to define the word 'mother' twice, the answer of the digital assistant will shock you. Why is Siri giving such an answer, and will Apple do anything about it?
Massive Symmetra Rework Coming Soon: Here's How Much The 'Overwatch' Hero Will Change
Symmetra of 'Overwatch' is finally receiving her long-awaited rework, with major changes planned for her skills. For example, her Teleporter skill will no longer be her ultimate, but it will allow Junkrat's tire and D.Va's self-destructing mech.
Blue Origin Moves Closer To Space Tourism With Successful New Shepard Rocket Test Flight
Blue Origin carried out a successful test flight for the New Shepard rocket and capsule. The company, founded by Amazon CEO and world's richest man Jeff Bezos, may start sending people up to space within the year.
'Avengers: Infinity War' Shatters Opening Weekend Box Office Records: What's Next For Marvel?
The 'Avengers: Infinity War' opening weekend earned $250 million in North America and $630 million globally, with both being new box office records. What's next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
4 Major Questions After Watching 'Avengers: Infinity War'
We have four major questions after watching 'Avengers: Infinity War' and its shocking ending. Needless to say, this article will be a major spoiler for those who have not yet enjoyed the film.
Somebody Mysteriously Purchased A Brand-New Copy Of 'Sonic The Hedgehog 2' For The Sega Game Gear
Somebody recently purchased a brand-new copy of 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' for the Sega Game Gear. This is very strange, considering that the game was released in 1992 and the handheld console ended production in 1997.
Steam Spy Returns, But Not Really: Here's What Changed With The Sales Tracker For PC Games
Steam Spy was shut down because of new Steam privacy policies that made it impossible for the website to make accurate PC game sales predictions. The service is now back, but certainly not better than before.
Cloth Map In 'God Of War' Collector's Edition Hides A Secret: Here's The Puzzle And The Prize
The cloth map included in the 'God of War' Collector's Edition contains a hidden puzzle. Here's the solution to the riddle and the prize waiting for players at the end of it.
Apple VR/AR Headset To Launch 2020: 8K Displays, Powerful Processor, And No Wires
Apple is working on a powerful headset that will combine virtual reality and augmented reality technology. The device, which will be much more advanced than rival headsets, will be released in 2020.
Nintendo E3 2018 Plans Unveiled: Spotlight Will Be On 'Super Smash Bros.' For Nintendo Switch
'Super Smash Bros.' for the Nintendo Switch will be the highlight of the plans of Nintendo at E3 2018. Nintendo will host the 'Super Smash Bros.' Invitational 2018 tournament, and the game will be playable at its booth.
'Star Wars Resistance' Will Show What Happened Before 'The Force Awakens'
Disney announced 'Star Wars Resistance,' a new animated series that will focus on the events leading up to 'The Force Awakens.' The cartoon, which will premiere in the fall, will focus on a young pilot named Kazuda Xiono.
Snapchat Spectacles 2.0 Unveiled: Are They Better Than The Original?
Snap unveiled Snapchat Spectacles 2.0, the follow-up to the original Spectacles that were released in November 2016. Is the new version of the social media-centric smart glasses worth it at $150 each?
