Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Game Developers Choice Awards 2018 Nominees Unveiled: 'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild,' 'Horizon Zero Dawn' Dominate
The Game Developers Choice Awards 2018 has revealed its categories and nominees. Leading the way are 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Horizon Zero Dawn,' each with six nominations.
Free-To-Play 'Paladins: Battlegrounds' Will Combine 'Overwatch' And 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds'
Hi-Rez Studios unveiled 'Paladins: Battlegrounds,' a new mode for the free-to-play multiplayer shooter that has drawn comparisons to 'Overwatch.' Like 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds,' the new mode will drop 100 players into a map for a 'Battle Royale'-inspired contest.
Aztec Stone Shrine Discovered Beside Mexican Volcano Was An Ancient Map Of Universe
An Aztec stone shrine discovered in a pond beside a Mexican volcano is believed to depict an ancient map of the universe. The flow of water into the pond was controlled to make the structure look like it was floating.
Mad Catz Roars Back To Life After Bankruptcy: New Video Game Accessories To Be Unveiled At CES 2018
Mad Catz, which declared bankruptcy in 2017, will return this year. The video game accessories maker will showcase its new products, including the Rat Air wireless mouse, at CES 2018.
Apple To Lose $10 Billion In iPhone Sales Due To $29 Battery Replacement Program
Apple is set to lose over $10 billion in iPhone sales due to its $29 battery replacement program. The program was launched to apologize for the recent battery controversy, as Apple confirmed that it throttled the performance of older iPhones.
iPhone X Beats Galaxy Note 8 In Extreme OLED Burn-In Test
The iPhone X beat the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S7 Edge in an extreme OLED burn-in test performed by Cetizen. The smartphones were subjected to 510 hours of displaying a static image at full brightness.
Apple Store Chicago Winter Problem Caused By Software Issue, Not Design Flaw
The winter problems of Apple Store Chicago were thought to be the result of a design flaw. Apple, however, explained that the icicles forming along the edges of the Apple Store's roof was due to a software issue.
Ancient DNA Of Baby Girl Unearthed In Alaska Provides Glimpse Into First Native Americans
DNA taken from a baby unearthed in Alaska provided a glimpse into the origins of the Native Americans. The child was named "sunrise girl-child" by the local indigenous community, an appropriate name as she has shed light into ancient history.
Gene Therapy To Treat Inherent Blindness Will Cost $850,000: Is This The Future Of Medicine?
Luxturna, a drug for gene therapy to cure inherent blindness that was recently approved by the FDA, will cost $850,000. Does the prohibitive cost outweigh the advantages of a one-time treatment to cure a hereditary disease?
Nintendo Switch 2018: Upcoming Games, Nintendo Switch Online, And Everything Else That We Can Expect This Year
Nintendo Switch had a very successful 2017, but 2018 looks like it will be an equally strong year for the console. Among the things that players can expect are a strong games lineup, Nintendo Switch Online, and a Homebrew Launcher.
Major Music Publisher Files $1.6 Billion Lawsuit Against Spotify Ahead Of The Streaming Service Going Public
Wixen Music Publishing filed a lawsuit against Spotify, seeking $1.6 billion in damages. The legal action is bad news for the music streaming service, which is going public this year at a value of as high as $20 billion.
Amazon Prime 2017: 5 Billion Items Shipped Worldwide, And The Rise Of The Instant Pot
Amazon shipped more than 5 billion items worldwide under its Amazon Prime membership program in 2017. The Amazon Prime Best of 2017 announcement also highlighted the rise in popularity of the Instant Pot, among several other interesting tidbits.
China's First Space Station Will Soon Crash To Earth, But Nobody Knows When And Where
Tiangong-1, China's first space station, is expected to crash to the Earth about mid-March, with the exact date and location unknown. Should people be worried that they may be hit by space debris falling from the sky?
Drones Deliver Blood In Rwanda, Slashing Shipment Times And Saving Lives
Silicon Valley-based Zipline partnered with the health ministry of Rwanda to enable 'Uber for Blood.' The service has delivered over 5,500 units of blood over the past year, reducing shipment times to 30 minutes and saving lives in the process.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Breaks Its Own Steam Record: Is The PlayStation 4 Version Coming Soon?
The popularity of 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' has reached new heights, with over 3 million concurrent players on Steam after the launch of its full release. When will 'PUBG' arrive to the PlayStation 4?
PlayStation 4 Sales To Reach 100 Million In 2019 And PlayStation 5 Release Date In 2021, Analyst Predicts
IDC research director for gaming and VR/AR Lewis Ward predicted that PlayStation 4 sales will reach 100 million units by 2019. He also believes that its successor, the PlayStation 5, will be released in 2021.
Here's How To Deal With New Year's Eve Hangover, According To Experts
Various experts provided tips on how to deal with a hangover after New Year's Eve parties. The underlying theme among the suggestions, however, is that prevention is better than cure.
Nintendo Switch Sales Target Of 20 Million Units Next Year Looks Possible After Breaking PlayStation 2 Record In Japan
The Nintendo Switch has broken the long-standing sales record held by the PlayStation 2 in Japan. The achievement gives the hybrid console an additional momentum boost, as Nintendo expects to sell 20 million units in fiscal year 2018.
Some Mobile Games Listen To What You Watch On TV: Here's How To Stop It
A New York Times report exposed Alphonso, a start-up that created software for apps to secretly listen to what users watch on TV. Here's how you can stop the data collection practice.
Apple Store Chicago Was Not Made For Winters: Design Flaw Forces Closure Of Community Areas
The newest Apple Store in Chicago has a dangerous design flaw that forced the closure of its community areas. The MacBook Pro-inspired roof has no gutters, so melting snow is forming icicles and sliding off, possibly falling on pedestrians.
The Giant Pacific Octopus Is Actually 2 Different Species, And Nobody Noticed Until Now
An undergraduate student from Alaska Pacific University discovered that the giant Pacific octopus is actually made up of two species. The new frilled giant octopus features distinctive frills along the length of its body.
Amazon Fire TV YouTube App No Longer Works Ahead Of Schedule: Users Redirected To Browsers
The YouTube app, which should be available until Jan. 1, is no longer working on the Amazon Fire TV. Users are being redirected to browsers to access the video streaming service, but there is a workaround.
Regular Exercise May Help Improve Thinking Ability, Boost Memory, And Delay Dementia
The American Academy of Neurology released new guidelines that recommended exercise to patients with mild cognitive impairment. Regular exercise may help improve thinking ability and boost memory, resulting in the delayed onset of dementia.
Diablo III's The Darkening Of Tristram Will Return To Kick Off 2018
Blizzard will relaunch The Darkening of Tristram in 'Diablo III' to kick off 2018. Players will again be able to explore a recreation of the cathedral from the original 'Diablo' as a 16-level dungeon, complete with a 'RetroVision' filter.
Starfish Population In California Recovers From Mysterious Disease That Wiped Them Out
The starfish population in the West Coast has started to recover from the mysterious illness that struck in 2013. The disease, known as Sea Star Wasting Syndrome, is still present, and researchers continue to study it to find a cure.
Energous' Wireless Charging At A Distance Tech Receives FCC Approval: Check It Out At CES 2018
Energous received approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its WattUp Mid Field transmitter. The technology, which will allow users to charge multiple devices up to 3 feet away, will be demonstrated at CES 2018.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For January 2018: Explosive Start For The Year With 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' And Telltale's 'Batman'
'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' and 'Batman: A Telltale Series' will headline the free PlayStation Plus games for January 2018. Next month's lineup of free downloads for PlayStation Plus subscribers is arguably the best one in recent memory.
Nintendo Switch Online Rumored To Launch In Fall 2018: Will Gamers Really Have To Wait That Long?
A new rumor claims that Nintendo Switch Online will launch in the fall of 2018. That will mean that the paid online subscription service will be about one-and-a-half years delayed from the Nintendo Switch release in March this year.
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Will Really Send Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster To Mars
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk previously said that the Falcon Heavy rocket will carry his own Tesla Roadster to Mars. New images reveal that Musk wasn't kidding, as the electric vehicle is being prepared to hitch a ride to space.
Nintendo Switch 64 GB Game Cards Delayed To 2019: Here's How Developers And Gamers Are Affected
The launch of Nintendo Switch 64 GB game cards has been delayed to sometime in 2019 due to technical issues. The decision largely affects developers and gamers, as physical releases of data-heavy titles may also be pushed back.
