Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Suppliers start mass production of new iPad tablets: Report
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Apple's suppliers have started manufacturing the newest model of the iPad. The production is part of a product push that will be in time for the holiday shopping season.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warns public of bitcoins, other virtual currencies
The CFPB released an advisory detailing the risks associated with using virtual currencies such as bitcoins. Hackers, scams and a lack of protection from banks make virtual currencies risky business, the bureau says.
Authors United vs. Readers United? What's the real score on Amazon-Hachette dispute
Amazon and Hachette are both calling for support from readers and authors as the eBook price dispute escalates. Amid the developments, Amazon makes a blunder in quoting a statement made by George Orwell.
China warns Baidu about porn content in its online storage service
China has issued a warning against search engine Baidu for pornographic content on Baidu Cloud. The warning comes as the "Cleaning the Web 2014" project continues.
TracBeam files patent lawsuit against Apple. Spell patent troll?
TracBeam filed a lawsuit for four counts of patent infringement against Apple. TracBeam is said to be a patent assertion entity, or more popularly known as a patent troll.
Did Microsoft burn roughly $2 billion on Surface tablets?
Microsoft suffered $1.73 billion in losses since the Surface tablet was released in 2012. However, early sales of the Surface Pro 3 have shown promise.
Maryland Six Flags roller coaster malfunctions, traps 24 people for four hours
The Joker's Jinx roller coaster at the Six Flags theme park in Maryland stalled, trapping 24 passengers. The passengers were stuck in the ride for over four hours.
Facebook Color Changer app: What it pretends to be and what it really is
The Facebook Color Changer app is actually a virus in disguise. The virus has affected over 10,000 users worldwide.
Sprint new CEO Marcelo Claure: Will Brightstar founder be shining star for the carrier?
Marcelo Claure has been appointed as Sprint's new CEO after the failed attempt to merge with T-Mobile. He takes over control from outgoing CEO Dan Hesse, who was the company's CEO for seven years.
Facebook lays down game changing rules for app developers
Facebook made two important changes in its platform policy, addressing "freemium" games and incentivizing users for liking pages.
Facebook Messenger app secures no.1 spot in free app charts but users are not happy
Facebook Messenger has become the most downloaded free app, but it has received very low ratings. Users are not happy about being forced to download and use the app.
$324.5 million Apple-Google hiring settlement declined by judge: 'Falls below range of reasonableness'
A settlement worth $324.5 million for a lawsuit filed by workers against Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe was rejected by a U.S. court because it is insufficient. The workers are seeking damages worth up to $9 billion.
Yahoo, Google join forces to keep spies out of email inboxes
Yahoo and Google are teaming up to develop and email system that will have PGP-based encryption. PGP encryption has never been hacked.
Regulators slap Hyundai $17.35 million fine for delay in recall
Hyundai has been fined $17.35 million by the NHTSA for its slow response to a brake system defect. Hyundai took a year to issue a recall order after finding out about the problem.
China goes after Chrysler, Audi on anti-monopoly probe
China will be punishing Chrysler and Audi for monopolistic practices. The two companies can be fined for up to 10 percent of their annual profit.
40 percent of American households still struggling five years after recession
A survey by the Federal Reserve showed that 40 percent of American households are still struggling financially five years after the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009.
Facebook acquires PrivateCore, ups defenses against user data threats
Facebook is acquiring PrivateCore to make their servers more secure, in a bid to better protect user data. Additional account protection measures may be coming as well.
Vizio recalls 245,000 LED TVs for risk of tipping over
Vizio issued a recall order for 245,000 LED TVs due to a stand assembly that is prone to have the TV tipping over. There have been 51 incidents reported that are related to the issue.
YouTube acquires Directr to boost business with smaller advertisers
Google's YouTube acquired video-editing startup Directr for an undisclosed amount. YouTube will make the app free, and will look to increase business with small businesses.
Microsoft will release Internet Explorer update blocking old Java versions
Microsoft will release an update for the Internet Explorer on Aug. 12 that will protect users from exploits targeting outdated ActiveX controls.
Twitch goes after copyrighted music amid Google buy out buzz
Twitch is cracking down on videos that contain copyrighted music. The move comes along with rumors that Google's YouTube may buy out Twitch.
Yelp, meet the new Foursquare. Refresh focuses on personalized recommendations
The revamped Foursquare looks to challenge Yelp, and maybe even Google, to become the best search engine in the world.
Navdy makes driving high-tech, safer. Here's how it works
The Navdy is a portable heads-up display that connects with smartphones to show all the things that the driver needs, keeping the hands of the driver on the wheel at all times.
War and Peace? Apple, Samsung drop patent lawsuits outside U.S.
Apple and Samsung have agreed to drop their filed lawsuits against each other in courts outside the United States. The decision eases the tension between the companies, but the legal battles continue within the country.
Timex gets into the smartwatch game, announces Ironman One GPS+
The Timex Ironman One GPS+ is different from other smartwatches as it looks to get you away from your smartphone. It is the first smartwatch to be released by a worldwide watch brand.
Russian hacking ring holds cache of 1.2 billion usernames, passwords
An online security company discovered that a Russian crime syndicate has the largest collection of stolen online credentials in the world. Most of the websites where the data was stolen are still vulnerable.
Apple set to launch iPhone 6 on Sept. 9 event: Report
Apple is setting up to launch the iPhone 6 on Sept. 9. The device is expected to come in two sizes, and will be powered by the new A8 processors.
This is how kids react to a typewriter. It will make you feel old
The latest "Kids React" video uploaded by the Fine Brothers features confused and fascinated children when presented with a typewriter. The video is a part of a series that also presented children with the original Nintendo Game Boy and a Rotary Phone.
Hackers, terrorists can use in-flight Wi-Fi to take control of commercial flights
Studies by security consultant Ruben Santamarta revealed that hackers can take control of airplanes using only the in-flight Wi-Fi. Santamarta will be discussing his findings on Thursday at the Black Hat gathering in Las Vegas.
Android finally overtakes iOS on mobile usage
Android, which has long been the leader in mobile market share, has finally overtaken iOS in mobile usage. However, the gap is only a small margin.
