Articles by Aaron Mamiit
iPad sales plunge but Apple is not worried (thanks to IBM)
While sales for the iPad are decreasing, Apple CEO Tim Cook continues to be optimistic about the tablet due to Apple's new partnership with IBM.
2012 solar storm nearly cooked Earth: NASA
NASA revealed that a solar storm two years ago barely missed the Earth. If it hit, Earth would have suffered from widespread power outages and trillions of dollars in damages.
Pinterest, Google top ACSI customer satisfaction survey
The E-Business Report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index reveals Pinterest at the top of social media and Google at the top of online search engines.
Samsung 105-inch curved 4K UHD TV costs an insane $120,000: Will you buy?
Samsung revealed that the price of its 105-inch curved UHD TV is $119.999.99. The TV, along with its whole line of curved UHD TVs, was first announced last January at CES 2014.
AT&T Nokia Lumia 1520 gets Windows Phone 8.1...and Cortana
AT&T is bringing the Windows Phone 8.1 to the Nokia Lumia 1520. One of the new features is the smartphone assistant Cortana.
Darth Vader for President? Voters for 2016 presidential candidates turning to dark side, favorability poll suggests
A poll by FiveThirtyEight reveals the favorability ratings of the Star Wars characters. Darth Vader has a score that is higher than any of the 2016 U.S. presidential candidates.
Twitter workforce diversity report is out: Most employees are white or Asian males
The workforce diversity report reveals that the employees of Twitter are mostly white or Asian males, similar to other technology companies.
OS X Yosemite beta: One million Mac users will test drive new Mac OS on Thursday
Apple launched the OS X Beta Program for OS X Yosemite, which is the first time in over a decade that the company is allowing any Mac user to test the newest version of OS X before it is released to the public.
Cat location tracking website stokes fire on privacy debate
The "I Know Where Your Cat Lives" website can trace the locations of their cats, and subsequently, their owners. The project is a data experiment that reveals how corporations use personal data such as the coordinates found in the metadata of photos.
Xiaomi Mi 4: 'Made in China' budget phone takes on iPhone in emerging markets
Xiaomi's Mi 4, launched in an event in Beijing, looks to take on Apple's iPhone. Xiaomi's CEO showed off the phone's features while continuously comparing the device to the iPhone.
Verizon FiOS will soon have uploads matching download speeds
Verizon FiOS will be boosting its upload speeds to match its download speeds, starting with customers that are on the company's My Rewards + program.
Oculus buy becomes official. Facebook now officially controls our virtual world
Facebook has officially closed its $2 billion acquisition of Oculus VR, which will continue operations as a separate company but will gain access to funding and support from Facebook.
Alien life needs ocean to survive: Study
A research report determines the importance of oceans in sustaining life in alien planets. The research was published in the Astrobiology journal.
Windows 8.1 Update 2 release date August 12: Are you ready?
Leaked information reveals that Windows 8.1 Update 2 may be released on August 12. What upgrades can users expect?
Yes, we killed the Surface Mini: Microsoft officially admits in earnings report
Microsoft confirmed that it has pulled the plug on the Surface Mini, which would have been a 7-inch version of the hybrid Surface devices. It was supposed to have been announced alongside the Surface Pro 3 in May.
iOS 8 beta 4 released for developers: Tweaks and Tips
The fourth beta version of the iOS 8 has been released to developers. The new beta version includes several tweaks to the iOS experience, along with the new Tips app.
World of Warcraft still rules a struggling subscription-based MMO world
Blizzard earned $1.04 billion from World of Warcraft last year, despite sluggish growth in the pay-to-play MMO industry.
Amazon Fire Phone review round up: Lacks firepower to take on iPhone 5s
The Amazon Fire Phone will be released on July 25. Reviews on the smartphone are saying that it is found lacking compared to its competition, such as Apple's iPhone 5S and Samsung's Galaxy S5.
FIFA 15 trailer promises 'emotions and intensity'
The trailer for the upcoming FIFA 15 by Electronic Arts promises players with "emotions and intensity." The game will be released in November this year.
Facebook tests 'Buy' button. Good for business, good for consumers?
Facebook is testing a "Buy" button that will allow users to purchase products from businesses without leaving Facebook. Facebook said that the feature was created with privacy and security in mind.
BMW airbag glitch prompts 1.6 million 3 Series recall
The airbag crisis in the automobile industry continues, with BMW issuing a recall order for 1.6 million 3 Series vehicles. The airbags are made by embattled Japanese manufacturer Takata.
Kia recalls nearly 52,000 Souls to fix steering system
Kia has issued a recall order for 51,641 Soul hatchback vehicles due to an issue that may cause loss of steering. No injuries or accidents related to the issue have been reported.
Xbox One update brings mobile purchases, 3D Blu-ray support, and more
The next system update for the Xbox One will feature several social and mobile features, including the ability to make mobile purchases and support for 3D Blu-ray.
Google will not label games with in-app purchases as 'free' in Europe
As requested by guidelines sent by the European Commission, Google is dropping the "free" tag on games with in-app purchases. Apple, on the other hand, has not yet made any commitments regarding the issue.
Smoking linked to increased suicide risk: Study
New research at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis links smoking to suicide risk. States with stricter laws on smoking have lower suicide rates.
Russian hackers almost rocked the NASDAQ with 'digital bomb'
Russian hackers planted a "digital bomb" into the systems of NASDAQ in 2010, but it was never detonated. Bloomberg is alleging that the Russian government is behind the attack.
IIHS releases top list of safest used cars for teens
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety compiled a list of the safest used cars that teenagers can drive, with prices ranging from about $5,000 to about $20,000.
Scientists decode genome of wheat. Why is this a big step for mankind?
Decoding the genome of bread wheat took three years for an international team of scientists. The results can be used to help plant breeders cultivate plants for specific purposes.
New Airbnb logo is all about 'belonging'...or is it sexual?
The new logo of Airbnb is the symbol for belonging. However, many Internet users are seeing something else, in a sexual interpretation of the logo.
Panama ex-dictator Manuel Noriega sues 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' creator for portraying him as villain
Manuel Noriega, former dictator of Panama, filed a lawsuit against 'Call of Duty: Black Ops II' publisher Activision Blizzard for the alleged inclusion of his likeness in the video game.
