Articles by Aaron Mamiit
HP launches Helion Network, forms cumulus of cloud services partners
The Helion Network, which is based on the company's OpenStack Helion Cloud platform, is a worldwide open network. It is hardware agnostic, which means that it is compatible with most operating systems among most kinds of devices.
Amazon wants a big marketplace for local services. Need a handyman?
Need a handyman? Plumber? or may be a tutor for your kid? Amazon might just have the right person for you soon as it plans to launch a local services marketplace.
Experts find smart TV 'red button' vulnerability and put you at risk
The "red button" flaw is a very dangerous threat to home network security. Hackers only need equipment worth $450 to attack more than 20,000 devices all at once.
Apple implements random MAC address on iOS 8. Goodbye, marketers
This security update further enhances the security of users who wish to maintain their privacy from marketers. Companies can use the MAC addresses of devices to track the user's movement, among other things.
'Grand Theft Auto V' for PlayStation 4 available this fall: E3 2014
Grand Theft Auto V will be available for the PlayStation 4 this fall, with versions for the PC and Xbox One following soon after. The game will feature improvements that will take advantage of the more powerful hardware of the PlayStation 4.
E3 2014: 'LittleBigPlanet 3' will hit PS4 in November. Sackboy gets new friends
LittleBigPlanet 3 will feature Sackboy and much of what made the past versions of the game successful. LittleBigPlanet 3 will also feature three new characters that players can use during four player co-op games.
1Password for Android now available for download
The 1Password for Android App is now available on the Google Play Store. The app, which uses "military grade" encryption," is currently free until August 1.
Alibaba Group grabs UCWeb to boost mobile Internet offerings
Alibaba's acquisition of UCWeb will have a higher price than Baidu's $1.9 billion purchase of 91 Wireless last year, making it the largest merger in Chinese Internet history.
Pinterest pins better future with Apple alumni hires
The two new hires for Pinterest are Michael Lopp and Bob Baxley, who previously worked together for the Apple Online Store. How will they help Pinterest?
Here's what Dr. Dre and Beats headphones bring to Apple
Dr. Dre has been compared with Steve Jobs as both being workaholic perfectionists. Apple hopes that Dr. Dre will help the company regain its "cool" factor against rival Samsung.
E3 2014: Sony wants to wow, will have 70 games on show floor
Sony is looking to build on its early success over rival Microsoft by sticking to their promise of the PlayStation 4 being primarily a gaming machine. Sony will showcase 70 games on its E3 booth.
'McLaren' Windows Phone will feature 3D Touch technology. Here's what we know so far
The "McLaren" Windows Phone will feature 3D Touch technology that will allow users to control their phone through gestures, without the need to touch the screen of the phone.It is viewed as the successor to the Nokia Lumia 1020.
Why Snowden is in Russia? KGB tricked him, says ex-officer
Ex-KGB Major Boris Karpichkov said that Moscow already had Snowden in their radar as far back as 2007, but did not contact him until he fled to Hong Kong last year.
GM recalls 105,000 vehicles for airbag, chime issues
General Motors Co. has recalled almost 13.9 million vehicles this year. The vehicles involved in the latest batch of recalls have possible airbag deployment and chime alert issues.
Sorry, iPhone. We love iFone here: Mexico
Apple will not be liable to pay any damages towards Mexican provider iFone. However, other Mexican providers will have to pay over $100,000 to iFone.
Apple can't still find directions for its Maps app
Apple did not release major news at the recently concluded WWDC on its Maps app. This was surprising, as a March report detailed many planned improvements for Apple Maps.
Google Chrome has finally KO'd IE in U.S. Weep, Microsoft
Google reached a market share of 31.8 percent over Microsoft's 30.9 percent. The rise of usage of Google's browsers can be attributed to the increase in popularity of mobile browsing.
Canon Irista is your cloud-based storage for photos
Irista is limited to being able to accept only photographs. However, this limitation will allow Canon to focus on photo-specific features that other cloud-based online services don't offer.
Kinect v2 for Windows now available for pre-order, ships in July
The Kinect for Windows v2 sensor, being sold to developers for $199, will ship in July. Developers will be able to create Windows Store apps ahead of the sensor's availability to the general public.
Sony Smartband sells for $99 in U.S. but it only loves Android devices
The Sony Smartband SWR10 goes beyond the usual features of physical activity trackers. It records all the precious details of daily life through its companion Lifelog app.
'Tetris' turns 30: How Zeigarnik effect made the game a global success
'Tetris' retains its popularity despite its age. It uses the 'Zeigarnik effect,' which takes advantage of how people have a better memory of incomplete tasks.
iWatch is real and may debut in October. Really?
Two sources are claiming that production for the iWatch is already planned, with an expected debut later this year. It will most likely be introduced alongside the iPhone 6.
Hello, Pepper. Can you read my mood today?
Pepper is a humanoid robot that can read and respond to human emotions, learning its behavior over time. It will be sold in Japan next year starting February for $1,900.
LinkedIn gives Premium Accounts a facelift, now look like Facebook
LinkedIn introduces several aesthetic and functionality improvements for premium users. LinkedIn also introduced a new type of premium membership that is more affordable compared to all its other membership options.
E3 2014: What to expect from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft and game publishers
This year's E3 will focus on software for the top three gaming consoles. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft are set to announce the latest games for the PlayStation 4, Wii U and Xbox One.
LG G3 sales in South Korea hit 100,000 mark in just five days
Sales figures for the G3 are crushing that of Samsung's Galaxy S5, which sold only 7,000 to 8,000 units in South Korea on its first week. The G3 will reach the U.S. within the month.
Tinder launches Moments app, aims disappearance of Snapchat
Photos shared through Moments can be edited with filters and additional drawings and text. Users can give photos swipes to "nope" or "like" them.
Alibaba eyes Aug. 8 IPO, prepares employees for opening of cash floodgates
Alibaba's value could reach as high as $152 billion in the IPO, with a windfall of around $40.6 billion potentially being distributed among the company's employees. The August 8 target for the IPO is still not set in stone.
UK gets Ariel Atom, the fastest police car. Pray now, criminals.
The Ariel Atom police car is based on the Ariel Atom 3.5R, which has a maximum speed of 155 mph. The vehicle will be used to promote the Avon and Somerset police force's Project Safer Rider campaign.
Intel: No need for PC cables by 2016
Intel already has a plan in place for wireless PC systems. The company will use various systems and technologies to create reference designs for manufacturers.
