Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Intel Haswell-based Xeon chips promises to boost performance of enterprise servers
The new Haswell-based Xeon chips of Intel will boost the performance of the servers of enterprises, along with preparing hardware for the utilization of software-based infrastructure.
Google Glass Explorer Edition now on Play Store for $1,500
The Google Glass Explorer Edition is now available on the Google Play Store for $1,500. However, this is not the final version and price of the wearable technology device.
Sprint partners with 15 more carriers to expand 4G LTE coverage
Sprint has completed agreements with 15 more carrier companies under the Rural Roaming Preferred Provider program, taking the total number of companies under the program to 27.
Apple installs new NFC readers, iBeacon transmitters in Apple stores and Disney stores
Apple is installing new iBeacons in its stores, while Disney is upgrading their credit card machines to support NFC. Are these in preparation for Apple's launch of its new mobile payment system?
Mountain lion attacks 6-year-old hiker in Silicon Valley
A mountain lion attacked a 6-year-old child that was hiking with his family in a trail near Cupertino, California on Sunday afternoon. Authorities are currently searching for the mountain lion.
Thieves in the United Kingdom love Apple iPhones. Here's why
A report made by the Home Office of the United Kingdom revealed that Apple iPhones are the smartphones targeted by thieves. However, the release of iOS 7 may be changing the trend.
Apple CEO clears air on nude celeb selfie photo leaks: Better iCloud security alerts on way
Apple CEO Tim Cook said that it is not a lax attitude on security that allowed hackers to gain access to the iCloud accounts of several celebrities. Nevertheless, Apple is implementing additional security features.
Warner Bros. CEO announces job cuts at film, TV studios
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara sent a memo to employees, stating that the Time Warner unit will be laying off workers at all levels across the company.
Intel Core M chip unveiled: Say hello to thin, fanless hybrid notebooks
Intel unveils the Core M chip, which consumes only 4.5 watts of power and enables fanless hybrid notebooks. Devices that use the technology will begin shipping next month.
CVS and Walgreens join Apple as mobile payment partners ahead of iPhone 6 and iWatch unveil
Apple, which is expected to unveil a new mobile payments system in the upcoming Sept. 9 media event, supposedly already have CVS and Walgreens as partners.
Intel, Fossil partner to work on fashionable wearables
Intel announced a partnership with watchmaker Fossil that will develop wearable technology devices. The partnership will allow Intel to focus on the technology while utilizing Fossil's established brand presence.
Apple iPhone 6 launch: What to expect and how to watch live online
Apple is all set to launch the iPhone 6 on Sept. 9, Tuesday. For the first time, the unveiling of an iPhone will be broadcast through live stream by Apple However, there's a catch - only Apple device users will be able to watch.
Facebook Zuckerberg bets on WhatsApp reaching nearly half the world population: How scary!
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the social network's acquisition will allow WhatsApp to increase its number of users to as much as three billion, aided by the company's Internet.org initiative.
Court sides with Yelp. Manipulation of reviews not wrongful use.
An appeals court sided with Yelp against accusations that the company is manipulating reviews to force businesses to buy advertising spots. According to Yelp, the accusations are simply not true.
Jony Ive on Apple iWatch: Switzerland is in trouble
According to Apple design chief Jonathan Ive, Swiss watch makers are in trouble once the iWatch is released. Ive's comments are part of a larger article that criticizes the ugliness of the current smartwatch devices.
Google will refund $19 million for in-app purchases made by kids. Hoorah parents!
The refund is the result of a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission. Google will also be changing its billing methods to make sure that the wrong billings will not happen again.
Daimler acquires RideScout and MyTaxi, steps on the pedal of ride sharing
Daimler, makers of Mercedes-Benz, acquired apps RideScout and MyTaxi to enter the ride-sharing industry. However, the company said that it is not looking to disrupt the taxi industry.
Volvo sales up 8.4 percent, plans to roll out nine new models
Volvo is looking to build on its recent growth by releasing nine new models over the next four years, starting with the 2016 Volvo XC90. Volvo is looking to increase its annual sales to 800,000 units by 2020.
Forget tablets. Consumers love phablets more, says IDC
According to the International Data Corp., consumers are preferring phablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Note 3, over laptops and tablets. Samsung started the phablet category in 2011 with the first Galaxy Note.
Apple iCloud two-factor authentication does not seal it off from hackers
Apple's iCloud does not use two-factor authentication, exposing the service to hacker attacks. The discovery was made by Russian security expert Vladimir Katalov.
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata sports modernized interior, design lines
Mazda has unveiled a new version of the MX-5 Miata sports car for the first time in nine years. The MX-5 was declared by Guinness World Records as the best-selling two-seater sports car in history.
SoftBank to sell humanoid robot 'Pepper' in U.S. next year
SoftBank will be selling Pepper robots in the United States next year. The CEO of SoftBank Robotics expects sales to be divided between businesses and consumers.
Land Rover unwraps 2015 Discovery Sport SUV
Land Rover revealed the Discovery Sport SUV, which is tagged to replace the company's Freelander entry-level SUV. The vehicle will go one sale on January 22, 2015, and will have a base price of $37,995.
Google Enterprise rebranded as Google for Work. Why the name change?
Google changed the name of Google Enterprise to Google for Work to become more appealing to smaller businesses. The major competitor of Google in the enterprise market is Microsoft.
iPhone 6 is coming! Here's how you can make most of old iPhones
Users can choose to trade in their older iPhones to make it easier for them to acquire an iPhone 6, which will be unveiled in an Apple event next week.
Sony outs 'Dragon Quest' PlayStation 4 limited edition
Sony and Square Enix unveiled the Dragon Quest Metal Slime edition of the PlayStation 4 console, which will be launched alongside Dragon Quest Heroes for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.
China selective, subjective on enforcement of antitrust laws: AmCham
Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China are saying that the country is both selective and subjective on the enforcement of its antitrust laws. The members believe that China is targeting multinational companies.
Rain or snow? Rock or plastic bag? Google driverless car can't tell
Google's self-driving cars still have some major limitations, which are masked by the progress that it has made of driving over 700,000 miles safely. Project director Chris Urmson believes that the team can solve the problems faster than most people expect.
NASA designing drone air traffic control
NASA is designing an air traffic control system for drones. Dozens of companies, including Google with its Project Wing, are involved in the development of delivery drones, but there is no system yet in place for managing the machines.
IFA 2014: Elgato to showcase smart bulb Avea, Eve smarthome sensors
The products that Elgato will showcase in IFA 2014 are the Eve smarthome system and its sensors, the Avea smart bulb and the Smart Power portable power device.
