Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Cryptocurrency Owners Have Already Spent Almost $2 Million On CryptoKitties In Just A Few Days
Cryptocurrency owners have spent nearly $2 million on CryptoKitties, a collectible cat game that just launched a few days ago. People can purchase virtual cats in auctions and breed them to try to create kittens with rare attributes.
Baby Born From Transplanted Uterus Gives Hope To Thousands Of Women: Here's How The Procedure Works
A baby born in Texas from a transplanted uterus gave hope to thousands of women who are unable to give birth. Here is how the uterus transplant surgery works, especially for those who are interested in participating in the study.
PlayStation 4 Exclusive 'Monster Hunter: World' Beta Details Revealed: Are You Ready, PlayStation Plus Subscribers?
Capcom released all the details about the upcoming 'Monster Hunter: World' beta on the PlayStation 4. The beta involves three quests that will provide in-game rewards that can be used once the full game is released in January 2018.
Super Mario Cereal To Hit Store Shelves Soon, And You Wouldn't Want To Throw Away The Box
Nintendo and Kellogg's teamed up for Super Mario Cereal, which features a pretty box and a unique feature that brings 'Super Mario Odyssey' to the breakfast table. The cereal will hit shelves across the United States on Dec. 11.
Unconscious Man's 'Do Not Resuscitate' Tattoo Baffled Doctors: What Was The Right Thing To Do?
Emergency doctors were baffled on what to do when an unconscious man with a 'Do Not Resuscitate' tattoo was wheeled into the emergency room. The medical staff had to ask ethical consultants if the request should be honored.
Eye Tattoo Gone Wrong Places Model At Risk Of Losing Her Eyeball: Will The Procedure Be Banned?
Catt Gallinger, a 24-year-old model from Ontario, had an eye tattoo that went horribly wrong. She is now in danger of losing her eyeball, placing the procedure under heavy scrutiny.
You Can Soon Play All The 'Jak And Daxter' Games On The PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 owners will soon be able to download 'Jak II,' 'Jak 3,' and 'Jak X: Combat Racing.' With the rerelease of these titles, does this mean that Naughty Dog is working on a new 'Jak and Daxter' game?
Think Twice Before Going On That Dirty Water Ride: Pennsylvania Man Victimized By Eye-Eating Parasite
Robert Trostle sued Kennywood Park in Pittsburgh, claiming that he contracted an eye-eating parasite from the Raging Rapids ride. Trostle is still not cured even after a painful surgery that tried to scrape the parasite off his eye.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Review Roundup: Ambitious Open-World Game Sets The Bar For JRPGs On Nintendo Switch
'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' for the Nintendo Switch offers a massive open-world environment and incredibly deep and complex gameplay that will keep players hooked for a long time. The JRPG shows the potential of the genre on the hybrid console.
Qualcomm Wants To Ban iPhone X Sales On AT&T And T-Mobile
Qualcomm requested the U.S. International Trade Commission to stop the imports of certain iPhone models, including the iPhone X, that run on AT&T and T-Mobile. These devices use rival Intel's modems, while those on Verizon and Sprint use Qualcomm's.
Apple Watch Carves Out Identity As Health-Focused Device: Heart Study App And EKG Reader Will Save Lives
The Apple Watch is carving out its identity as a health-focused smartwatch. Apple launched the Apple Heart Study app in partnership with Stanford Research, while the FDA cleared AliveCor's KardiaBand electrocardiogram reader as its first medical device accessory.
This Popular Vitamin To Make Hair Grow Faster Is Screwing Up Blood Tests
Biotin, a popular vitamin often used in supplements to increase hair growth, was found to be interfering with the results of blood tests. False results may lead to wrong health management or a misdiagnosis, and in one known case, death.
Elon Musk Asks Flat Earthers An Important Question: Do They Think Other Planets Are Flat Too?
Elon Musk, the visionary CEO and founder of Tesla and SpaceX, wondered if people who believe that the Earth is flat also thought the same of other planets. The Flat Earth Society responded, but its answer raised more questions instead.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For December 2017: End The Year With 'Darksiders II' And 'Kung Fu Panda' For PS4
Sony revealed the free PlayStation Plus games for December 2017, headlined by 'Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition' and 'Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends' for the PlayStation 4. Subscribers may also participate in the upcoming 'Monster Hunter: World' beta.
Here Is How Bungie Will Try To Fix 'Destiny 2'
Bungie revealed massive changes that are coming to 'Destiny 2' in December, as well as planned updates for the shooter next year. Will all these be enough to bring back players to the game and attract new ones?
HP May Have Installed Spyware In Your PC: Here's What It Does And How To Remove It
HP installed a telemetry client that essentially functions as spyware to its computers without requesting permission from users. Fortunately, the software, which also affects performance, can be easily found and removed.
Snapchat Redesign Explained: Here's How The New Snapchat 'Separates The Social From The Media'
The Snapchat redesign has finally been revealed, with Snap Inc. showing how the app 'separates the social from the media.' With the move, Snap Inc. hopes to retain the current Snapchat users while attracting new ones.
PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds Mobile On The Way, But Not Everyone Will Get To Play It
Tencent will team up with Bluehole Studio to release a 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' port for smartphones. Not much else is known about the game, aside from the fact that not everyone will get to play it upon launch.
Uber Allegedly Had A Team Dedicated To Stealing Trade Secrets; Waymo Trial Delayed
A former staffer claimed that Uber had a team dedicated to stealing trade secrets, with employees using a messaging system that left no paper trail. U.S. District Judge William Alsup then indefinitely postponed the trial between Uber and Alphabet's Waymo.
Processed Bone Treats May Kill Your Dog, FDA Warns After 15 Dogs Die
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned that processed dog treats may be deadly to dogs. The FDA has received 68 reports of the product causing harm to a total of 90 dogs, with 15 of them being fatal cases.
Destiny 2: Curse Of Osiris Stream Canceled So That Bungie Can Address Player Concerns Instead
Bungie canceled the last of three livestreams for Curse of Osiris, the first 'Destiny 2' expansion. Instead, the studio will release a developer commentary to address player concerns and reveal what the future holds for the futuristic shooter.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 And LG G7 Will Launch In January To Fight Back Against The iPhone X
The Samsung Galaxy S9 and LG G7 are expected to launch earlier than expected in January. Apple's rivals are hastening their plans to release their next flagship devices to provide a better challenge against Apple's premium smartphone.
Facebook Rolls Out Artificial Intelligence Program For Suicide Prevention: Here's How It Will Work
Facebook rolled out an artificial intelligence-powered suicide prevention program globally. The tool can detect Facebook posts and Facebook Live videos that express suicidal thoughts, but the social network still needs the help of its users to make the community safe.
SoftBank Wants To Buy Uber Shares At 30 Percent Off: Should Uber Investors Take The Offer?
SoftBank and a group of investors are looking to buy Uber shares at a price that values the ride-hailing company at a 30 percent discount. According to an analyst, the low price takes into consideration all the controversies surrounding Uber.
Google Docs, Slides, And Sheets Updated For iPhone X And iPad Owners: Here's What's New
Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Sheets have been updated to make the interface of the apps work properly with the iPhone X. The updated apps also enable the drag-and-drop feature for the iPad.
Origami-Inspired Artificial Muscles Can Carry 1,000 Times Their Weight, Plus It's Cheap And Easy To Build
Researchers have developed a new type of artificial muscle that can lift 1,000 times their own weight. The artificial muscles are inspired by origami and can be created in as fast as 10 minutes using materials worth less than $1.
Microsoft Office Apps Finally Available For Chromebooks: Here's How To Use Them
Microsoft Office apps are now finally supported by Chrome OS, which powers Chromebooks such as Google's Pixelbook. Here's what Chromebook owners need to do to download and use Microsoft Office in their laptops.
Be Careful, 'Pokémon GO' Players! The Game May Have Caused Billions Of Dollars In Damages Last Year
A working report from Purdue University researchers estimated that 'Pokémon GO' players caused traffic accidents that resulted in damages worth up to $7.3 billion last year. This is because some players were catching Pokémon and passing Pokéstops while driving.
Woman 'Drowning In Poo' After Botched Surgery: Here's What's Happening And How To Help
Kelly Yeoman, a 34-year-old woman from the United Kingdom, is currently 'drowning in poo' after a surgeon accidentally damaged her bowel. Medical staff have been draining the toxic waste from her body daily to prevent her from suffocating.
Online Shoppers Spent $5.03 Billion On Black Friday 2017, But Cyber Monday Will Be Crazier
Online sales reached $5.03 billion for Black Friday 2017, according to a report published by Adobe Digital Insights. The number is a record figure, but things are expected to become even crazier for Cyber Monday 2017.
