Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Fishermen Stumble Upon Historic Catch: Ancient Giant Elk Skull With Massive Antlers
Fishermen stumbled upon an ancient skull with massive antlers while out fishing in Northern Ireland. The almost fully intact fossil belonged to the Irish Elk, which has been extinct for more than 10,000 years.
It Looks Like The 'Halo 5: Guardians' PC Version Is Finally Happening
An updated Amazon listing for the Xbox One version of 'Halo 5: Guardians' hinted that the game is coming to Windows PC. The next game in the series, 'Halo Infinite,' will be released on the Xbox One and Windows 10.
The 2018 iPhones Will Be Named iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus, And iPhone XC: This Makes More Sense
A leak revealed that Apple will name the 2018 iPhones as the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Plus, and the iPhone XC. The official monikers will soon be revealed, but among all other rumors, these names make the most sense.
Xbox One Voice Commands Now Possible Through Alexa And Cortana Devices
Microsoft introduced the Xbox Skill, which will allow Xbox One owners to control their console through voice commands on Alexa and Cortana devices. The feature is now being rolled out to Xbox Insider members for testing purposes.
Huawei Caught Cheating Again, This Time On P20 Benchmark Test
Huawei was caught cheating benchmark tests for certain smartphones, including the flagship P20 and P20 Pro. The Chinese manufacturer will need to clean up its act if it wants to keep the trust of loyal customers and attract new ones.
Google Pixel 3 Event Set For Oct. 9: What Else Will Be Unveiled?
Google has sent out invitations for a Made by Google event on Oct. 9 in New York. The highlight is widely expected to be the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, but Google likely has more hardware to unveil.
Larger 2018 OLED iPhone Named iPhone XS Max, With A Price Tag Like Last Year's iPhone X
Apple will reportedly name the larger iPhone X successor the iPhone XS Max, pushing the smartphone's branding into even stranger territory. The price of the 6.5-inch OLED iPhone was also leaked, along with those of the two other 2018 iPhones.
Scientist Robbed Of 1974 Nobel Prize Finally Recognized With $3 Million Award, But She Gave Away The Money
Jocelyn Bell Burnell should have won the 1974 Nobel Prize for discovering pulsars. More than 50 years later, she was finally recognized with a Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, which came with a $3 million award that she donated.
Microsoft Celebrates 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Full Release With Greaseproof Xbox One Controller
The 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' full release for the Xbox One has arrived, bringing with it several important additions such as the Sanhok map. In celebration, Microsoft unveiled the limited edition Greaseproof 1.0 controller for the console.
Are Space Elevators Possible? Japanese Researchers Will Look To Find Out
Space elevators, ideally, will take people to orbit through vehicles on a cable tethered to Earth and a stationary mass in space. A team of Japanese researchers will conduct the first test to see if such a thing is possible.
Blue Bird Hero In 'Rio' Among 8 New Extinct Bird Species
The Spix's Macaw, which inspired the lead character of the animated movie 'Rio', is now classified as extinct in the wild. It is just one of eight bird species that have been added to the extinct or possibly extinct categories.
New Snap Spectacles 2 Styles Look Like Normal Frames But Will Cost $50 More
Snap released two new Spectacles 2 styles named Veronica and Nico on its online store. The designs, which cost $200 each, aim to make the Spectacles 2 look more like normal eyewear.
CDC Finally Issues Guidelines For Managing Concussions In Kids
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the first guidelines for managing concussions in children. Over 800,000 kids seek treatment for concussions annually, amid increased concerns due to their link with other serious health issues.
This Is The Feature That Will Give Android Smartphones An Edge Over iPhones In The Near Future
A security feature already found in the Vivo X21 will give Android smartphones an edge over Apple's iPhones in the near future. Its most high-profile appearance will be on the Samsung Galaxy S10, which will be released next year.
OnePlus 6T Leak Reveals 2 Features Copied From Oppo R17
A new OnePlus 6T leak revealed that the OnePlus 6 successor will copy two features from sister company Oppo's R17. The smartphone is expected to be released this fall at a relatively low price of $550, despite flagship-level specifications.
International Space Station Leak May Be Sabotage: Hole Was Made By Drill
The recently reported International Space Station leak was due to a 2mm hole in the Russian section. The hole was initially thought to be caused by a micrometeorite, but it has been identified to have been made by a drill.
Samsung Foldable Smartphone Will Be Unveiled In November: Let's Believe It When We See It
A Samsung executive hinted that the company will unveil more details about its long-awaited foldable smartphone this year. The device is needed to challenge Apple's 2018 iPhone models, as the Galaxy Note 9 won't likely be enough.
Here's How To Install Android 9 Pie On OnePlus 6: Open Beta Now Available
The Android 9 Pie Open Beta build is now available to download for OnePlus 6 owners. Installing the mobile operating system, however, is not as easy as triggering an over-the-air update.
Sony Finally Pulls The Plug On PlayStation 2 In Japan
Sony officially ended the PlayStation 2 era with the announcement that it will no longer provide repair services and customer support for the console in Japan. The PlayStation 2 retires as the most popular video game console of all time.
Google Pixel 3 XL Leaks Keep Coming: Unreleased Smartphone Left In Lyft Ride
A Lyft driver found a pre-production unit of the Google Pixel 3 XL at the back of his vehicle. He returned the smartphone prototype to the passenger who left it, but not before taking a few pictures of the device.
Google Hacked By Own Employee: Vulnerability Found In Supposedly Secure Doors Of Sunnyvale Campus
The supposedly secure key card-enabled doors of Google's Sunnyvale campus were hacked. Fortunately, it was a Google employee with no ill intentions, but it again raises concerns over Internet of Things security.
Elk Face Tough Decision Every Year: Grow Bigger Antlers To Attract Mates Or Stay Safe Against Wolves?
Male elk need to make a tough decision every year concerning their antlers. They need to choose between bigger antlers to attract mates or better protection against predators such as wolves.
Final 'Doom II' Secret Discovered After 24 Years, Ending The Agony For Completionists
The final 'Doom II' secret has been discovered, so completionists will now be able to attain 100 percent in the iconic first-person shooter. The secret took 24 years to be found, prompting a congratulatory message from 'Doom' co-creator John Romero.
First Apple Self-Driving Car Accident Confirmed, But It's A Human's Fault
Apple's self-driving car project reached a new milestone, but not the kind that the company wants. A modified Lexus SUV, outfitted with Apple's driverless vehicle technology, was recently involved in an accident for the first time.
'Red Dead Redemption 2' Demo Shown Only To Gamestop Employees: Looks Great, But Really Dry And Boring
Rockstar Games treated Gamestop employees to an exclusive 'Red Dead Redemption 2' demo at the 2018 GME Conference. The developer, however, might not be getting the reactions that it wanted, as some claim that the trailer put them to sleep.
Apple Watch Stays On Top Of Smartwatch Market, With Series 1 More Popular Than Series 3
Counterpoint Research revealed that Apple continued to dominate the smartwatch market in the second quarter. The Apple Watch was the best-selling device in the industry, but it was the Series 1 holding the top spot, not the Series 3.
The iPhone XS Looks Amazing, But Its Name Is Kind Of Weird
An exclusive report by 9to5Mac revealed that this year's OLED iPhones will be named the iPhone XS, and a concept video showed how amazing they will look. However, the name of the smartphones is weird and confusing.
Apple Sends Out Invites To 'Gather Round' On Sept. 12: Here's What To Expect From The Event
Apple sent out media invites for a Sept. 12 event, which will be held at the Steve Jobs Theater. Shortly after the invitations were released, 9to5Mac shared the first look at the upcoming OLED iPhones and the new Apple Watch.
The Google Titan Security Key, Now Available For $50, Will Protect Your Online Accounts
Google boasted that none of their employees have been victimized by a phishing attack since they were required to use physical security keys. Google's own version of the device, the Titan Security Key, is now available on the Google Store.
iBackPack Crowdfunding Campaign Under Investigation: Over $700,000 Raised Down The Drain
The Federal Trade Commission has started investigating the iBackPack crowdfunding campaign, which raised more than $700,000. Years later, the product has still not shipped, and its official website has been taken down.
