Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Overwatch League Launch Peaked At More Than 400,000 Viewers On Twitch: Will It Stay This Popular?
The peak number of Twitch viewers for the Overwatch League launch day reached over 415,000, much higher than expected. The question now is whether the groundbreaking eSports league will maintain its popularity as the first season goes on.
Lost BP In 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Will Be Returned, But 'PUBG' Players Want To Region Lock China Instead
The missing Battle Points in 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' will be returned, but players want the game's developers to focus on something else. There is a growing demand to region lock China to control the rampant cheating in the multiplayer shooter.
OnePlus Phones On US Carriers May Happen Soon; OnePlus 6 Release Date Confirmed For Q2
After the success of the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus will be talking with U.S. carriers for a possible distribution partnership. It remains unclear whether a deal will be struck by the OnePlus 6 launch, which will be in the second quarter.
The Tide Pod Challenge Is The Latest Stupid Internet Craze: Kids, Please Don't Eat Laundry Detergent
The Tide Pod Challenge is both a stupid and dangerous internet craze that is gaining popularity among teens. The challenge requires participants to eat small pods that contain laundry detergent, which is never a good idea.
Florida Monkeys May Infect Humans With Possibly Fatal Herpes Virus
Monkeys in Florida may possibly infect humans with herpes B, which is a possibly fatal virus. While state officials determine their best course of action, people who come across the monkeys are advised to stay away.
Another Apple Store Evacuated After iPhone Battery Explodes: Should iPhone Owners Start To Worry?
A second Apple Store was evacuated in as many days, after a floor was filled with smoke due to an iPhone battery explosion. iPhone owners, however, are still urged to take advantage of Apple's $29 battery replacement program.
Two Boys In Ohio Killed By Flu: Get Your Babies And Children Flu Shots Right Away
Ohio health officials reported that two boys, with ages of one year old and four years old, died from the flu virus. Parents are urged to have flu shots administered to their babies and children.
T-Mobile Offers $700 Discount On Second iPhone X; More BOGO Deals Available
T-Mobile starts off the year by unveiling new smartphone deals for both new and existing customers. One of the most intriguing offers is an up to $700 discount for a second iPhone X.
Mysterious Tweet By 'Cyberpunk 2077' Sends Gamers Into Frenzy: What Does It Mean?
'Cyberpunk 2077' is the next game from the makers of 'The Witcher 3', but not much is known about the open-world RPG. However, a mysterious tweet from the game's official Twitter account might mean that more information is coming soon.
Facebook Portal Will Be Another Amazon Echo Show Competitor, But With A More Than Double Price Tag
A report claims that the Facebook Portal, the social network's first hardware product, will be announced at the F8 developers conference. The device will be an Amazon Echo Show competitor, but its price might make it a tough sell.
Microsoft Warns Meltdown And Spectre Patches Will Really Slow Down Older Computers: Time To Upgrade?
Microsoft revealed that most users of older computers will experience slower performance once Meltdown and Spectre patches are installed. Windows 7 and Windows 8 users are urged not to skip the security updates though, as the consequences may be severe.
iPhone 6s Plus Battery Overheats And Emits Smoke In Zurich Apple Store
An iPhone 6S Plus battery overheated and emitted smoke in an Apple Store in Zurich, forcing the evacuation of customers and employees. The incident adds to Apple's headaches caused by iPhone batteries.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 Unveiled At CES 2018: MacBook Pro Challenger Features Intel Chip With AMD Radeon Graphics, Maglev Keyboard
The Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 was announced at CES 2018, featuring an Intel Kaby Lake G chip with integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega M graphics and a maglev keyboard. The computer will have a starting price of $1,299.
California Girl Succumbs To Deadly Infection That Was Misdiagnosed As Flu
Alyssa Joyce Alcaraz, a 12-year-old girl from California, died due to a deadly infection. Doctors misdiagnosed her condition as the flu, which has recently been out of control in the state.
iPhone SE 2 Rumored To Feature Glass Back, Which Will Do More Than Just Look Nice
A rumor claims that the iPhone SE 2 will have an all-glass back, just like the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X. The construction will likely enable a feature that Apple introduced in its current generation of iPhones.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11.2.2, Supplementary macOS 10.13.2 Update For Better Protection Against Spectre And Meltdown
Apple rolled out iOS 11.2.2, a supplemental patch for macOS 10.13.2, and Safari 11.0.2. The three security updates address the recently discovered Spectre vulnerability, which along with the Meltdown exploit, has shaken the entire tech industry.
Men Who Take High Doses Of Ibuprofen May Experience Infertility And Erectile Dysfunction
Men who take high doses of ibuprofen may experience infertility and erectile dysfunction, among other health issues, according to a study. Scientists warned against taking the common painkiller drug for months beyond what is necessary.
Lenovo Smart Display, Powered By Google Assistant, Challenges Amazon Echo Show And Alexa
Google launched the Smart Display platform, which will allow companies to create devices like the Amazon Echo Show but powered by Google Assistant. The Lenovo Smart Display was featured at CES 2018 to show off the platform's capabilities.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Zuma Mission Failed, Rumors Say: Fate Of Mysterious Satellite Unknown
SpaceX successfully landed the first stage of the Falcon 9, but the fate of its mysterious Zuma payload remains unknown. The space exploration company is now setting its sights on the debut launch of the Falcon Heavy.
Oculus Go Standalone VR Headset Release Date Draws Near: FCC Filing Reveals 2 Models
A recently discovered Federal Communications Commission filing revealed that the Oculus Go is on track to launch in early 2018. The standalone virtual reality headset will have two models, namely a 32 GB version and a 64 GB version.
Byton Electric SUV Concept Looks Modest, But Wait Until You Take A Look Inside
Byton's electric SUV concept, showcased at CES 2018, looks very modest compared to how other concept electric vehicles look. However, everything changes when you take a look inside, starting with the massive 49-inch touchscreen.
How Much Water To Drink In A Day? The Answer Is Not As Simple As 8 Glasses
Staying hydrated is important, leading to questions on how much water people should drink each day. The popular answer is eight glasses, but the recommended amount of daily water intake is not as simple as that.
7-Eleven Customers In Utah Possibly Exposed To Hepatitis A
Salt Lake County health officials warned that up to 2,000 customers of a certain 7-Eleven branch may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Here are the details surrounding the incident, and what you should do if you may be infected.
Humanity's Plan To Save The Ozone Layer Is Working, NASA Shows
The whole world signed the Montreal Protocol in 1987 to ban chlorofluorocarbons, which were depleting the ozone layer. Over 30 years later, NASA has now provided direct proof that humanity's plan to patch up the ozone hole is working.
Google Bikes Keep Getting Stolen Because Mountain View Locals Think They're Free To Use
Google is having trouble with its Gbikes program, as hundreds of the bicycles go missing each week. Apparently, Mountain View locals think that the bikes, meant for Google employees, are free to use.
GoPro Karma Drone Disaster Leads To Hundreds Of Layoffs: Maybe GoPro Should Stick To Cameras?
TechCrunch learned that GoPro is laying off hundreds of workers this week. The downsizing largely affects the company's aerial division, which is responsible for the creation of the Karma drone.
Nintendo Switch 'Pokémon' RPG Rumors: Here's What They Say On The Game's Title, Combat System, And Release Date
Rumors regarding the upcoming 'Pokémon' RPG for the Nintendo Switch started to swirl, generating excitement among fans of the franchise. Here's what we've heard about the game's title, combat system, and release date.
Pixel 2 Portrait Mode Unofficially Available For Non-Google Smartphones On Android 8.0 Oreo
Portrait Mode, one of the best features of the Pixel 2, is now unofficially available on non-Google smartphones. The only requirement is for the devices to be powered by Android 8.0 Oreo.
The Secret To Long Life Is Diet Coke, Says 104-Year-Old Woman
The favorite beverage of a 104-year-old woman in Michigan is Diet Coke, which she drinks at least once a day. Is diet soda really the secret to long life?
SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Debut May Be Delayed After Falcon 9 Launch With Mysterious Zuma Payload Pushed Back Again
A drone video showcases the SpaceX Falcon Heavy as it towers over Cape Canaveral. The rocket's debut may be delayed though, as the secretive Falcon 9 Zuma mission was again pushed back.
