Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Friday The 13th: The Game Single-Player Mode On Its Way: Here's The First Look
Gun Media uploaded a video that provides the first look at the "Friday the 13th: The Game" single-player mode. The trailer shows Jason Voorhees killing two teenagers as they try to fix their broken-down car.
The Secret 'Metroid Prime 4' Developer For Nintendo Switch Finally Revealed: You Wouldn't Have Guessed It
EuroGamer has confirmed the identity of the secret developer working on 'Metroid Prime 4' for the Nintendo Switch. Retro Studios, which was behind the original 'Metroid Prime' trilogy, is not involved in the project.
Apple AirPods Started Smoking And Exploded In Florida Gym
A man from Tampa, Florida reported that one of his Apple AirPods started billowing out white smoke while he was working out in a gym. The wireless earbud eventually exploded, though fortunately, he was not wearing it at the time.
Uber Pays $245M To Settle Self-Driving Tech Dispute With Waymo, Setting The Tone For Its Future
Uber reached a $245 million settlement with Waymo to end their legal dispute over stolen self-driving technology. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi also released a statement that sets the tone for the company's future.
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Review Roundup: Mobile Version Keeps The Game's Heart In Cute Little Package
'Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition' is now available for iOS and Android devices, with the first chapter free to play. Early reviews say that it is a must-try game and worth the $20 price to unlock all chapters.
Snapchat Create Your Own Lens Tool Unleashed: Here's How It Works
Snapchat rolled out a Create Your Own Lens tool that allows users to make customized Lenses. The usage of the tool is free, but making the custom Lens available to other users will come at a cost.
Google Chrome Will Soon Mark HTTP Websites As 'Not Secure': Time To Switch To HTTPS?
Starting with Chrome 68, Google will blatantly mark all HTTP websites as 'not secure.' This should further push the owners of these websites to upgrade with HTTPS encryption, which provides protection against information interception and malware injection.
Millions Of Mosquitoes Released In Miami: Here's Why This Is A Good Thing
Millions of mosquitoes were released in South Miami's Brewers Park. The mosquitoes, however, are special, as they are bred in a laboratory to carry the naturally occurring Wolbachia bacteria, which will help control the insect's population.
You Will Soon Be Able To Buy Nintendo Switch Games With My Nintendo Gold Points
Members will soon be able to use their My Nintendo Gold Points to buy Nintendo Switch games and downloadable content. My Nintendo subscribers earn 5 percent of the amount that they pay when buying digital titles.
Google Video Game Streaming Service In The Works: Google Yeti Will Challenge PlayStation Now
Google is working on a video game streaming service similar to Sony's PlayStation Now for the PlayStation 4. Codenamed Google Yeti, the service will likely launch with a Google-made console and controller.
Limiting Consumption Of Amino Acid Found In Asparagus Stopped Spread Of Breast Cancer To Other Organs
Researchers discovered that limiting the intake of the amino acid asparagine also slowed down the spread of breast cancer. Food intake has been linked to cancer growth in the past, and this new study is another example of the connection.
Square Enix Changed How Cloud Strife Looks In 'Final Fantasy VII Remake'
Screenshots posted at the 30th Anniversary Exhibition of the 'Final Fantasy' series revealed that Cloud will look different in the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' after Square Enix made design changes. There is still no release date for the game though.
The Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Also Triggered Catastrophic Underwater Volcano Eruptions
A new study claimed that the asteroid crash 66 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs also triggered catastrophic underwater volcano eruptions. Some scientists, however, remain skeptical that the two events are connected.
Smart TVs Are Vulnerable To Hackers And Collect Too Much Data, Consumer Reports Says
An investigation by Consumer Reports revealed that smart TVs by Samsung and Roku carry easy-to-find flaws that hackers can exploit. The study also found that the internet-connected appliances may be collecting too much information from its viewers.
Overwatch Year Of The Dog Event Details Revealed: New Thailand Map, Capture The Flag Changes, And 6 Legendary Skins
'Overwatch' game director Jeff Kaplan, in the latest Developer Update video, talked about the upcoming Year of the Dog event. The Lunar New Year celebration will launch a new map, tweak Capture the Flag, and release six legendary skins.
Amazon Prime Exclusive Phones Will No Longer Have Lockscreen Ads, But There's A Catch
The Amazon Prime Exclusive Phones program offers Amazon Prime subscribers significant discounts on Android smartphones in exchange for lockscreen ads. Amazon is now removing the annoying feature, but with a catch.
PlayStation 5.50 Beta Rolls Out: Here's What The Next PS4 Firmware Update Offers To Gamers
Sony launched the beta version of the PlayStation 4 system software update 5.50. The frimware upgrade offers new features such as Play Time Management, additional tabs on the Library, and a new graphics mode for the PlayStation 4 Pro.
World's Largest Mercury Reserve Found Underneath Arctic Permafrost, And Climate Change Will Release It All
Researchers found the world's largest reserve of natural mercury hidden underneath Arctic permafrost. The discovery, however, comes with the warning that the toxic element may be released if the permafrost thaws due to climate change.
Did You Know That Snapchat Added A Do Not Disturb Feature? Well, Now You Do
A Do Not Disturb feature was added to Snapchat recently, which is something that most users do not know about. New features are being added to the app amid competition from rivals, but it appears that Snap is doing well.
Android Nougat Now The Most Used Android Version, While Android Oreo Finally Claims 1 Percent
Android Nougat, released in August 2016, is finally the most used version of the mobile operating system. However, the latest build, Android Oreo, is just at over 1 percent, revealing the severity of Google's infamous Android fragmentation problem.
'Bayonetta' And 'Bayonetta 2' Look Much Better On Nintendo Switch Than On Wii U: What Else Is New?
The dual pack of 'Bayonetta' and 'Bayonetta 2' look much better on the Nintendo Switch compared to the Wii U. The first two entries in the franchise are re-released to the hybrid console in preparation for 'Bayonetta 3.'
Somebody Took A Disturbing Selfie With Dental School Students And 2 Severed Heads
Somebody took a selfie with dental school students, a professor, and two severed heads in a workshop at Yale University. The officials of the school, which was not in charge of the workshop, described the incident as "disturbing" and "inexcusable."
Leaked Samsung Galaxy S9 Renders In Lilac Show Off New Fingerprint Reader Amid Price Hike Rumors
Prolific leaker Evan Blass uploaded new renders of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, showing off the smartphones in lilac and the new fingerprint scanner. Rumors also claim that there will be a price hike on the devices.
The Intel Vaunt Smart Glasses Takes Simple Approach To Fix All Google Glass Issues
The Intel Vaunt does not look like smart glasses at all, save for the small red light that will sometimes be seen on the right lens. Intel is hoping that it will find more success compared to the Google Glass.
Massive Comet Crashed Into Earth 13,000 Years Ago, Triggering Firestorms And Mini Ice Age
An international team of scientists concluded that a massive comet crashed into the Earth 13,000 years ago. The event supposedly created firestorms around the world, with the dust clouds blocking the sun and eventually leading into a mini ice age.
Man Drinks 25 Cans Of Energy Drink In 6 Hours, Wakes Up With Brain Hemorrhage
A 56-year-old man from the United Kingdom once drank 25 cans of Red Bull and Monster energy drinks over a six-hour period. Later that night, he was rushed to the hospital, where he was found to have a brain hemorrhage.
LG Exits China Smartphone Market Because It Just Can't Compete With Local Brands
LG officially confirmed that it has pulled out from the cutthroat Chinese smartphone market due to intense competition from local smartphone brands. The company did not launch its latest flagships, the LG G6 and LG V30, in the country.
Spotify Has Twice The Number Of Paid Subscribers, But Apple Music Will Catch Up By Summer
Spotify revealed earlier this year that it has 70 million paid subscribers, double the 36 million subscribers of Apple Music. However, according to The Wall Street Journal, Apple Music will take the lead over Spotify by summer.
New 'Crash Bandicoot' Game Rumored For 2019 Launch After 'Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy' Success
A new 'Crash Bandicoot' game is rumored to be in the works, with a planned launch date within 2019. The revival of the franchise is said to be due to the success of 'Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy'.
Hackers Finally Crack 'Assassin's Creed: Origins': Will Ubisoft Remove The Controversial Anti-Piracy Measures?
Pirates finally cracked 'Assassin's Creed: Origins', which was involved in a controversy as its anti-piracy measures allegedly resulted in extreme CPU usage. Will Ubisoft finally remove the piracy protection technology?
