Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Dr. Google is in: Stop self-diagnosing and consult real doctors via video chat
Google is testing a search feature that will allow users to get in a video call with a doctor for free after the user searches for symptoms of an illness. The initiative will be a major benefit for users, as doctors' consultations can sometimes be very expensive.
Researchers find bones of Alexander the Great's dad inside Amphipolis tomb
Researchers have identified cremated remains that belongs to King Philip II, the fourth century ruler of Macedonia that laid down the foundation for the success of his son, Alexander the Great.
Coffee, regular or decaf, is good for your liver: Study
A study reveals that both regular and decaffeinated coffee protects the liver from the formation of abnormal enzymes. Further studies are required to determine the component of coffee that provides the protection.
Avoid childhood obesity by having calm, fun family meals
New research shows that positive, calm and fun meals with the family could help children avoid obesity. The study was carried out by the researchers through the observation of dozens of hours of footage featuring family meals.
Rental firm Aaron's to pay $24.8 million settlement for spyware allegations in California
Aaron's is accused of allowing its franchises to secretly install spyware within laptop computers that the stores rent out to their customers.
Extremely rare photo of Robert Lee's Civil War-era slave discovered on eBay
A rare photograph of Selina Gray, the slave of Confederate Gen. Robert Lee that saved the Arlington House and the treasures within during the Civil War, was found being sold on eBay for $20.
Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus available in more than 115 markets before 2014 ends
The new iPhone 6 smartphones of Apple will be available in 115 markets before the end of the year. Demand for the devices continues to flourish after a record-setting first weekend of sales.
Twitter, French bank team up to allow consumers to send money via tweet
Twitter and Groupe BPCE have teamed up to allow users to send money through tweets. The service will be unveiled in a news conference in Paris on Oct. 14.
New London Tube trains look amazing and... they're driverless
Transport for London has unveiled a new fleet of Tube trains that have the capabilities to go driverless. The trains will be operational by the middle of 2020.
Android Wear 2.0 coming on Oct. 15: Report
The next version of the Android Wear platform for wearable devices is rumored to be released on Oct. 15. Among the expected updates are GPS support and an API for custom watch faces.
Relatives of Thomas Eric Duncan blame Ebola victim's death on hospital's lack of proper care
The relatives of the first Ebola victim in the United States, Thomas Eric Duncan, are accusing the Dallas hospital that admitted him of not giving the patient proper treatment. Hospital officials 'lied to us the whole time,' claim the family.
Google Nexus 6 aka Shamu release date: Phablet with 5.9-inch display may launch this month
Google's 5.9-inch Nexus 6 will be released this month. The phablet will be bigger than its predecessor, the Nexus 5, and rivals Apple's iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung's Galaxy Note.
Snapchat blames third-party apps for 'Snappening' as 200,000 Snapchat photos get leaked on 4Chan
Snapchat is claiming that a third-party app is responsible for leaking 13 GB worth of private content from Snapchatters. The startup maintains that its servers were not breached.
Hawk engages drone in aerial combat and wins [Video]
Christoper Schmidt was taking his quadcopter for a flight over Magazine Beach in Cambridge, Mass. when a hawk attacked his drone. Neither suffered any damage, but the hawk did show who was truly king of the skies.
FDA approves Gilead's Harvoni drug: Can we afford the $1125 once-a-day Hepatitis C pill?
The Food and Drug Administration approved Gilead's Harvoni drug that aims to cure hepatitis C. It costs $94,500 over a 12-week program, equivalent to $1,125 daily.
Scientists capture snapshot of protein HIV utilizes to spread infection
The images captured of the surface spike protein used by HIV to combine with and infect healthy cells can lead to the development of new vaccines and drugs.
Extraordinary response of thyroid cancer patient provides insights to fight Big C
The extraordinary response of 56-year-old Grace Silva to the anti-cancer drug everolimus could pave the way for scientists to develop new ways to fight against cancer.
Ebola joke prompts scare on U.S. Airways flight [Video]
A passenger joking that he had Ebola triggered an incident on a U.S. Airways flight from Philadelphia to the Dominican Republic. The passengers were not allowed to disembark for two hours after landing.
New Healthcare.gov goes live with a screaming Spanish translation error
The updated version of the HealthCare.gov website was unveiled with a prominent translation error on its Spanish version. There have been other improvements to the website though, such as making it easier for new users to register.
Apple tops Interbrand's Best Global Brands list
Apple beat Google for the second straight year in the Interbrand Best Global Brands rankings. The iPhone and iPad maker increased the value of its brand by 21 percent to $118.9 billion.
Insomnia among older adults due to sleep quality, not quantity
A new study from the University of Chicago reveals that older adults may be getting insomnia due to sleep quality, not sleep quantity. The study shows that most older adults are getting the recommended sleeping time.
Sprint confirms WiMax network shut down on or around Nov. 6, 2015
Sprint will be shutting down its WiMax network on Nov. 6, 2015. The information was revealed in a leaked newsletter obtained by Android Central.
As Twitter reorganizes, head of news Vivian Schiller steps down
Vivian Schiller, head of news for Twitter, announced her resignation through a series of tweets. She will be replaced by Adam Sharp, who previously held the role before Schiller's arrival.
FBI zeroes in on substantial leads to identify masked man on ISIS propaganda video
The FBI has received a significant number of tips from people online to aid in the identification of a masked man in an ISIS propaganda video that has a North American accent.
Elon Musk: Of Tesla D, flying cars, and artificial intelligence
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk tweeted a photo of a partially covered car last week with the date of October 9, 2014. At a summit, Musk also expressed his disapproval of flying cars and his concerns on artificial intelligence.
Seattle, Boston top index of safest U.S. cities for pedestrians
The Pedestrian Safety Index, published by Liberty Mutual Insurance, hopes to raise awareness on how to keep pedestrians safe on the streets. It also identifies the best practices in the most pedestrian-safe cities such as Seattle and Boston.
Apple aims to sell over 200 million iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus by Q1 2015
Apple has requested suppliers to prepare chips for the production of over 200 million iPhone 6 devices. The strong momentum of orders for the smartphones will likely carry over to the first quarter of 2015.
Facebook location-based ads are very creepy but very cool
Facebook is rolling out a new form of advertising that allows businesses to target users that are physically within a specific area.
Job openings in U.S. highest since 2001 but hiring drops
While the number of job openings in the United States reached the highest levels since January 2011, the hiring rate of companies has dropped to the lowest since January.
Livestream iOS app allows you to broadcast live from your GoPro camwrote
Livestream updated its iOS app to allow GoPro users to live stream from their cameras. The feature works with any GoPro camera, and works as long as the devices stay within range of each other and a 4G network.
