Articles by Aaron Mamiit
AT&T Nationwide Outage Confirmed: Here's What You Can Try To Get Service Back
AT&T acknowledged a nationwide outage that has prevented its subscribers from making and receiving wireless calls. The carrier has suggested a possible solution to the problem, but so has rival T-Mobile.
Sprint Unlimited Freedom Plan Subscribers Will Soon Enjoy A Free Hulu Subscription
Sprint will soon offer free Hulu subscriptions to new and existing Unlimited Freedom plan subscribers. Sprint will not increase the price of its unlimited data plan, remaining at $25 per line with the fifth line free until Jan. 31, 2019.
A 10-Year-Old Used Face ID To Unlock His Mom's iPhone X: Will All Families Have The Same Problem?
A 10-year-old boy was able to unlock his mother's iPhone X using his face. Should iPhone X owners worry that the Face ID feature of Apple is unsafe and that random people can unlock their devices?
Google Will Help You Avoid Thanksgiving Traffic: Check Out The Mapping Thanksgiving Page
Google Maps and Google News Lab teamed up to create the Mapping Thanksgiving page, which includes a tool to help families avoid Thanksgiving traffic. The page also includes some interesting information on what users search for during the holiday.
Dataminers Discover 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Desert Map Layout And New Vehicles On Test Servers
Dataminers acquired significant files from the 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' test servers to show what might be coming next to the game. The discoveries include the layout of the new desert map, new vehicles, and a new weapon.
Hackers Can Take Control Of Your OnePlus Smartphone Through An Inadvertantly Included Backdoor: What Models Are Affected?
A freelance security researcher has discovered a backdoor in OnePlus smartphones that can provide root access. OnePlus inadvertently left a Qualcomm diagnostic tool in the affected devices, which hackers can exploit to take control.
Apple Wants The 2019 iPhones To Have Laser-Based 3D Sensors: What Will They Be Used For?
Apple is working to integrate rear-facing, laser-based 3D sensors into the 2019 iPhone models. The new system will perform 3D mapping by releasing lasers on objects and then calculating the time for the lasers to bounce back.
HTC Unveils Standalone Vive Focus VR Headset: No Need For Wires, Phone, Or High-End PC
At the Vive Developers Conference in Beijing, HTC unveiled the Vive Focus, a standalone virtual reality headset that offers both portability and power. HTC also announced the Vive Wave, an open platform for virtual reality content.
Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Switch Version On Its Way? Trademark Drives Up Hype
Nintendo filed a new trademark that might mean the nearing arrival of 'Super Smash Bros.' to the Nintendo Switch. What will the fighting game be like on the hybrid console?
Qualcomm Rejects Broadcom Takeover: Apparently, $105 Billion For The Largest Tech Acquisition In History Is Not Enough
Qualcomm rejected the $105 billion takeover of Broadcom. The deal would have been the biggest tech acquisition ever, but Broadcom is not backing down from its plan to buy the chipmaker.
Gamers Fight Back: EA Makes 'Star Wars: Battlefront II' Changes After The Most Downvoted Post In Reddit History
Gamers have scored a huge victory against the trend of abusive microtransactions in the video game industry. After massive backlash, Electronic Arts has reduced the unlock requirements for 'Star Wars: Battlefront II' characters such as Darth Vader.
Apple To Release 3 iPhones Next Year, All With The Bezel-Less iPhone X Design
Apple is apparently going full iPhone X next year. Famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that there will be three iPhone models in 2018, and all of them will feature the bezel-less design of the iPhone X.
After 'Assassin's Creed: Origins', The Next 'Final Fantasy XV' Crossover Is With 'Tekken 7'
Prince Noctis of 'Final Fantasy XV' is coming soon to 'Tekken 7' as its next DLC character. The announcement blindsided the internet, with mixed reactions on how Noctis will fit as a character in the fighting game.
Samsung Black Friday 2017 Deals: Get The Galaxy Note 8 With Free Gear 360 Camera, And Other Offers
Samsung fans can now take a look at what the company has planned for Black Friday 2017. Deals include offers for the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy S8, alongside discounts for devices such as the Chromebook Plus.
Sick Of Google Pixel 2 XL Display Issues? Here's One More: Unresponsive Edges
Another Google Pixel 2 XL display issue has surfaced, as owners of the smartphone have complained about unresponsive touchscreen edges. This particular problem, however, is different from all the others.
SoftBank To Make Massive Uber Investment: Will This Solve The Ride-Hailing Company's Problems?
SoftBank, the Japanese multinational corporation that purchased Sprint in 2013, will make an up to $10 billion investment into Uber. How will its new investor help solve Uber's long list of problems?
Should You Upgrade To iOS 11.1.1? Here's A Look At What's Inside
The iOS 11.1.1 update fixes two reported problems with the mobile operating system. Users who are thinking about upgrading to the latest version of iOS 11 will have to base their decision on the current state of their device.
Face ID Tricked By A $150 Mask: Should iPhone X Owners Worry?
A Vietnamese security firm was able to trick Apple's Face ID security feature through an elaborate mask that cost $150 to make. Should iPhone X owners worry about this discovery?
Everything About The OnePlus 5T Leaked: Here Are The Pictures, Specs, And Release Date
ZDNet Germany uploaded its unboxing gallery for the OnePlus 5T a few days before the smartphone's official unveiling in New York. Here are all the details of the highly anticipated device.
Facebook Local Combines Upcoming Events With Top Places To Visit: Look Out, Yelp And Foursquare!
Facebook Local, now available on iOS and Android, features a search engine that combines places and events. The app is a rebranded version of Facebook Events, which failed to take off when it was launched last year.
PlayStation 4 Black Friday 2017 Deals Revealed: 1 TB PlayStation 4 Slim For $199, Cheap PlayStation VR Bundles, And More
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 4 deals for Black Friday 2017. Among the offers are the 1 TB PlayStation 4 Slim for only $199.99 and a pair of cheap PlayStation VR bundles.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) With Infinity Display Confirmed: What's Next For Samsung?
Evidence has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2018) will roll out next year with an Infinity Display. It is very likely that its larger counterpart, the Galaxy A7 (2018), will also come with the design.
Nintendo Switch Production To Go On Overdrive Next Year: Is 30 Million Units Too Much?
Nintendo is planning to increase Nintendo Switch production to up to 30 million units in it next fiscal year. Is the number too much, or will the hybrid console continue to sell at a record pace?
Over 100,000 People In Hurricane-Struck Puerto Rico Can Now Access The Internet, Thanks To Project Loon
Three weeks after Project Loon was deployed, more than 100,000 people in Puerto Rico have been able to connect to the internet. The island is still recovering from Hurricane Maria, but Project Loon is definitely helping.
Apple Rumored To Launch Augmented Reality Headset With New OS By 2020
A Bloomberg report claims that Apple is looking to launch an augmented reality headset as early as 2020. The device, which will be powered by a new operating system, will have limitless applications.
The First Nintendo Switch Video Streaming App Is Finally Here, But It's Not Netflix
The first video streaming app for the Nintendo Switch has arrived, but it's not Netflix. It was launched as a gaming-first device, but other kinds of apps are now coming to the hybrid console.
Eavesdropper Bug Discovered In Almost 700 iOS And Android Apps: Careless Developers To Blame
Mobile security firm Appthority discovered a new vulnerability among iOS and Android apps that it named the Eavesdropper bug. The blame for the security mishap are the careless developers of the nearly 700 affected apps.
EA Sports May Soon Replace Annual 'Madden' And 'FIFA' Games With Subscription Service
EA Sports may replace the annual releases of its popular 'Madden' and 'FIFA' games with a subscription model. The move makes sense for Electronic Arts, but will it also be good for the players?
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Is The Next AR Game By 'Pokémon GO' Developer Niantic Labs
Niantic Labs announced 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite,' an augmented reality game that will be based on the 'Harry Potter' franchise. Will it launch with the same massive hype as 'Pokémon GO'?
Here's How To Squeeze The Most Out Of The iPhone X Battery
iPhone X owners can try this method to extend the $999 smartphone's battery life. It gives the device a retro look though, which may actually be awesome for fans of the aesthetic.
