Articles by Aaron Mamiit
New Nintendo RPG 'Dragalia Lost' Arrives To iOS And Android As Free Download
Nintendo has launched 'Dragalia Lost,' a new mobile free-to-play RPG with turn-based combat, anime characters, and dragons. The game also has a gacha element to it, allowing players to recruit more heroes by spending in-game currency.
iOS 12 Screen Time Feature To Limit iPhone Usage Is No Match For Kids: Apple, Help!
Apple rolled out Screen Time alongside iOS 12, aiming to show users how much time they spend on their iPhones and help them reduce it. Screen Time's limiting features, however, have proven to be no match to determined children.
Nintendo Shuts Down Real-Life 'Mario Kart' In Japan
Nintendo won its lawsuit against the Japanese company that brought 'Mario Kart' to life in the streets of Tokyo. Fans of the racing franchise may have something else to look forward to, though, namely an attraction in Super Nintendo World.
Facebook Unveils Oculus Quest, A Premium Standalone VR Headset For Only $399
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the $399 Oculus Quest at the Oculus Connect conference. The new Oculus VR headset combines the portability of the Oculus Go and some of the power of the Oculus Rift.
Free Xbox Games With Gold For October 2018: Serve Food In 'Overcooked' And Eliminate Targets In 'Hitman: Blood Money'
Microsoft revealed the Xbox Games with Gold lineup for October 2018. The free games for Xbox Live Gold subscribers are 'Overcooked' and 'Victor Vran' for the Xbox One and 'Hitman: Blood Money' and 'Stuntman: Ignition' for the Xbox 360.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For October 2018 Sets Halloween Mood With 'Friday The 13th: The Game' For PlayStation 4
'Friday the 13th: The Game' for the PlayStation 4 headlines the free PlayStation Plus games for October 2018, setting the Halloween mood. The other free games include 'Laser League' for the PlayStation 4, and 'The Bridge' for the PlayStation 3.
PlayStation 4 Cross-Play Is Finally Happening, Thanks To The Massive Popularity Of 'Fortnite'
Sony has finally enabled PlayStation 4 cross-play, releasing a 'Fortnite' beta where gamers can play with others on the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. Several games tried to convince Sony, but the popularity of 'Fortnite' was too much to ignore.
You Can Now Make Spotify Playlists Using Your DNA: Here's How
Spotify teamed up with genealogy company Ancestry to provide users with playlists based on their DNA. The new feature is not free, but it shows that Spotify is trying its hardest to fight back against rival Apple Music.
Appendicitis Treatment Apparently Does Not Need Surgery, Only Antibiotics
A new study from Finland confirmed the effectiveness of antibiotics as an alternative method of treating appendicitis. This method of treating appendicitis without surgery is continuing to gain more traction, but further studies are still needed.
Xbox One Mouse And Keyboard Support Is Finally Happening
Microsoft is rolling out Xbox One mouse and keyboard support soon, with a partnership with Razer for new line of the peripherals for the console. However, will the feature keep things fair for players who use the traditional controllers?
Firefox Monitor Will Let You Know If You Need To Change Passwords
Mozilla launched Firefox Monitor, a free service that was created in partnership with Have I Been Pwned. The tool will allow users to check if their email address and personal information may have been compromised by a data breach.
Apple Accused Of Stealing Qualcomm Secrets To Help Improve Intel Chips
Qualcomm claimed that Apple stole confidential information from the chipmaker, then forwarded them to rival Intel. This helped improve Intel chips, paving the way for Apple to switch suppliers and causing Qualcomm to lose billions of dollars in sales.
Apple Finalizes $400 Million Acquisition Of Shazam, Which Will Soon Become Ad-Free
Apple's acquisition of song identification app Shazam for $400 million has finally been finalized. It remains unclear how Apple will integrate Shazam into its core products, but the speculation is that it will somehow be linked to Apple Music.
Roku Premiere With $40 Price Tag Wants To Make 4K Content More Affordable
The new Roku Premiere and Roku Premiere+ will only be sold at $39.99 and $49.99, respectively. The new Roku sticks will look to make 4K content more affordable, just as Roku announced that Google Assistant integration is on its way.
The SpaceX Mars Base Will Become A Reality In 10 Years, Elon Musk Says
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said that Mars Base Alpha will be built by 2028. This gives SpaceX 10 years to test the BFR rocket, send supplies to the Red Planet, and transport humans who will construct the man-made structures.
Two Paralyzed Patients Able To Walk Again Thanks To Spine Implant
A medical technique created by the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center at the University of Louisville has helped two paralyzed patients to walk on their own again. The method combines a spinal cord implant with intensive training.
'Devil May Cry 5' To Let Players Choose Their Character But Will Have Microtransactions
For the first time in the series, players will be able to choose who they will use in some 'Devil May Cry 5' missions. However, the game will also have microtransactions, allowing Red Orbs to be purchased with real money.
Apple Streaming Service Takes Conservative Approach: No Sex, Profanity, Violence
Apple is taking a family-friendly approach to its streaming service, which is expected to launch next year. The company does not want 'gratuitous sex, profanity or violence' in its shows, which will affect its competitive edge over rivals such as Netflix.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Freezes, Shuts Down, Then Bursts Into Flames
A Redditor reported that his Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge suddenly froze and shut down, then burst into flames a few seconds later. Combined with the earlier report on an exploding Galaxy Note 9, has the Galaxy Note 7 issue returned?
Highly Hazardous Katla Volcano In Iceland Ready To Erupt
The Katla volcano in Iceland is preparing to erupt for the first time since 1918. Scientists are concerned that an explosion of the highly hazardous volcano will be worse than the Eyjafjallajokull volcano eruption in 2010.
Telltale Games Shutting Down: 'The Walking Dead: The Final Season' Canceled
Telltale Games is closing down, with most of its staff already laid off. The studio's shutdown means that 'The Walking Dead: The Final Season' will no longer continue, prematurely ending Clementine's adventures.
Overwatch Torbjorn Rework Revealed: Here's What's Changing With The Turret Maker
After Hanzo and Symmetra, the next 'Overwatch' hero to be overhauled is Torbjorn. The turret maker receives a reworked Ultimate, among other things, to help make him 'a more acceptable pick.'
Huawei Trolls Apple By Giving Away Powerbanks To iPhone XS Launch Queue
Huawei trolled Apple by giving away 10,000 mAh power banks to customers who lined up outside an Apple Store. The message was clear: Huawei is pointing out the measly 2,658 mAh battery of the iPhone XS.
Gamer Discovers 'Shadow Of The Tomb Raider' Alternate Ending That Was Replaced By Day One Patch
Gamers refused to believe that an alternate ending to 'Shadow of the Tomb Raider' was discovered. However, it turned out to be real, and it mentions a familiar name for fans of the franchise.
GoPro Hero 7 Unveiled With 3 Models: Here's What They Offer
The GoPro Hero 7 was unveiled with three models, namely Black, Silver, and White. The GoPro Hero 7 Black, the premium version, comes with a groundbreaking feature named HyperSmooth stabilization.
Nintendo Switch Online Hack Arrives Less Than A Day After Launch: Play Your Own ROMs On NES Emulator
Nintendo Switch Online was already hacked within a day since its Sept. 18 launch. Hackers figured out that they can add and play their own ROMs on the service's NES emulator.
PlayStation Vita Production Will End Next Year: No Successor Planned For The Portable Console
A Sony executive revealed at the Tokyo Game Show 2018 that PlayStation Vita production in Japan will end next year. There are currently no plans to make a successor for the portable console.
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR Batteries And RAM Revealed By Chinese Regulator
Filings with a Chinese regulator revealed the battery capacities and RAM of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. How do they compare to the batteries and RAM of their predecessors?
PlayStation Classic Now Available For Preorders: 2 Controllers And 20 Games For $100
Sony surprised the gaming community with the announcement of the PlayStation Classic. The miniaturized version of the original PlayStation will launch on Dec. 3, with 20 pre-loaded games and a price tag of $99.99.
Nintendo Switch 'Fortnite' Bundle Coming Soon For $300: Is It A Good Deal?
The Nintendo Switch 'Fortnite' bundle, which will be released on Oct. 5, will carry a price tag of $299.99. What does the bundle contain, and is it a good deal?
