Articles by Aaron Mamiit
iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus camera review roundup
According to Apple, the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus boast of the very best cameras that the company's flagship smartphones have ever offered. Austin Mann, a travel photographer, was one of the people that reviewed the cameras.
Facebook set to launch new advertising network called Atlas: Report
As Facebook unveils Atlas next week, the social networking site aims to develop its own platform for marketers to buy, sell, improve and measure advertisements posted on the Internet.
PayPal dips hands into Bitcoin coffer, partners with Coinbase, Bitpay, and GoCoin
PayPal entered agreements with leading companies in processing payments made in Bitcoin to allow digital goods merchants to accept the virtual currency as payment.
AT&T-Chernin Group venture grabs majority share of popular YouTube network Fullscreen
Otter Media purchased a majority share in Fullscreen, which values the company at $200 million to $300 million. The Fine Brothers, Cyanide + Happiness and Tyler Ward are just a few of the more than 50,000 content creators under the Fullscreen network.
Why a 19-year-old app developer turned down job offer from Apple, other companies
John Meyer, a 19-year-old developer, is making as much as what software engineers at some of the best tech companies are earning. One of Meyer's successful projects is Fresco News.
Flood Wall Street climate change protest ends with arrest of 100 activists
Hundreds of protesters joined the Flood Wall Street movement, which denounces the contribution of Wall Street to the issue of climate change. About 100 protesters were arrested.
Looking for Oculus Rift alternative? Totem VR seeks help on Kickstarter
Vrvana, the company behind the Totem virtual reality headset, is seeking to raise C$350,000 through its Kickstarter page to bring the Oculus Rift and Morpheus competitor to the market.
Verizon enables VoLTE for iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus. How to enable it
Verizon has enabled Voice over LTE, or VoLTE for users of certain smartphones that include the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Catz and Hurd are new Oracle co-CEOs but is there really a change in leadership?
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is stepping down as CEO, while Safra Catz and Mark Hurd are promoted as co-CEOs. However, the executives are saying that there will be no changes in roles and responsibilities.
Amazon Kindle Voyage: Undoutedly the best e-reader in the market yet
Amazon introduced the all-new Kindle Voyage, along with updated versions of the Kindle Paperwhite and the original Kindle, to keep e-readers relevant in the e-book consumer market.
Is it a cloud? Britons think it's UFO over Portsmouth
An alleged UFO was photographed over the south coast of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. The disc-shaped, cloud-like object was moving very fast.
White House security breach: Man jumps over fence, prompts evacuation
A 42-year-old man was able to jump over the fence and reach one of the main entrances of the White House before being caught, raising questions on the competence of the Secret Service.
News Feed should show real time news: Facebook finally gets it right
Facebook will begin showing more timely stories higher up in the News Feeds of its users. Two additional factors will determine which posts are given more exposure in News Feeds.
iOS 8 brings kill switch to iPhone to deter thieves
The iOS 8 will feature the kill switch feature as a default option, which will allow users to remotely lock and erase all the data in their devices if stolen.
Data encryption will be default in Android L to keep out snoopers
Google will be making data encryption a default option for Android L, the next version of the company's mobile operating system.
iPhone 6 release: Apple's latest smartphone hits shelves -- where to find best deals
Consumers are always on the lookout to find which carrier has the best deal when it comes to buying an iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Which one has more advantages over the others?
Police nab former NBA player Rex Chapman for alleged theft at Apple Store
Former Phoenix Suns player Rex Chapman was arrested by police for stealing items worth $14,000 from an Apple Store by faking use of the EasyPay system.
Drag queens meeting with Facebook reps over 'real name' policy ends in stalemate
Drag queens met with Facebook representatives regarding the social network's "real name" policy. Drag queens such as "Lil Miss Hot Mess" had to change their account names to their real names.
FTC slaps Yelp with $450,000 fine: Don't collect personal data of kids
The Federal Trade Commission imposed a fine of $450,000 on Yelp for collecting personal information of children online in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
Why did airport security escort a doodling man off a plane in Melbourne?
A 28-year-old man was escorted off of a Tiger Airways plane in Melbourne after doodling and writing satires about terrorism in his notebook.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 980: Fast. Superb graphics. Energy efficient. Sweet
Nvidia unveiled the GeForce GTX 970 and 980 at the live streaming Game 24 event on Twitch. The GPUs promise an unparalleled video gaming experience and energy efficiency.
New Cadillac flagship vehicle in head-on collision path with German rivals
General Motors will be producing a new, high-end Cadillac sedan that the company is hoping will rejuvenate the struggling brand.
iPad mini 3, iPad Air 2 release date set for Oct. 21? Mark your calendar
Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 in an event scheduled for Oct. 21. Apple is also rumored to be launching OS X Yosemite in that event.
iOS 8 release: Apple rolls out latest update but don't upgrade today
While a new mobile operating system might make it seem like you have a brand new device, upgrading to iOS 8 immediately may not be a good thing for now.
Your Apple iCloud is now protected with two-factor authentication
Apple has now activated two-factor authentication for the iCloud, after a hacker was able to extract nude pictures of celebrities through their iCloud accounts.
Social Security will resume mailing paper statements, encourages use of online service
Social Security will resume sending paper statements to people enrolled under the program. However, the agency is urging people to sign up for their own my Social Security online accounts.
Microsoft outs mobile keyboard to rule them all. Works with Windows, Android, and iOS
Microsoft introduces the Universal Mobile Keyboard, which works with mobile devices running Windows, Android and iOS. In a rare move, the Microsoft device is released with no Windows logo anywhere.
Goodwill Industries payment technology vendor reveals two other businesses affected by data breach
C&K Systems was identified by Goodwill Industries as the payment technology vendor that is the source of a data breach. Two other clients of C&K Systems were affected.
Apple Watch may lead to more road accidents, warns UK group
The Institute of Advanced Motorists has warned that the Apple Watch may cause more road accidents, as using the device while driving is potentially just as dangerous as using a mobile phone.
U.S. to drop health insurance coverage of 115,000 immigrants
The Obama administration said that 115,000 people are in danger of losing their health insurance coverage due to their failure to prove their citizenship or legal immigrant status.
