Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Microsoft Surface Book 2 Unveiled: What Changed From The Original Surface Book?
Microsoft unveiled the long-rumored Surface Book 2, which is a considerable upgrade compared to the original Surface Book. Changes include faster processors and graphic cards, an improved design, and an additional size option.
Electronic Arts Shuts Down 'Dead Space' Studio: What Will Happen To The 'Star Wars' Game Under Development?
Electronic Arts decided to shut down Visceral Games, the studio behind the 'Dead Space' franchise which was working on a 'Star Wars' title. Fans of 'Star Wars' can instead look forward to 'Star Wars Battlefront II', at least for now.
Major Xbox One Update Revamps The Dashboard: Here Are The Most Important Changes
The Xbox One Fall Update is now available for download, offering gamers with more personalization options for their dashboard. The Xbox One X will launch with these changes, and Microsoft also detailed options on transferring data to the upcoming console.
One Out Of Nine American Men Infected With Oral HPV: STD May Lead To Cancer
A new study found that about one out of nine American men is infected with oral HPV. The growing risk of the STD calls for a renewed focus on the available HPV vaccine, but not everyone can take it.
The Analogue Super Nt Will Bump Off The SNES Classic Edition As The Ultimate Nintendo Retro Console
The Analogue Super Nt costs over double the SNES Classic Edition, but it can give Nintendo's SNES homage a run for its money. The retro console can play SNES cartridges at 1080p HDMI output, with no lag and complete accuracy.
Apple Loses Lawsuit To Patent Troll VirnetX, Ordered To Pay $440 Million
Apple badly lost the lawsuit filed by patent troll VirnetX, who accused the company of infringing patents with iMessage and FaceTime. Apple, which has been ordered to pay $439.7 million, will launch one final appeal.
The Microsoft Treehouse Is Real: Built For Employees Who Like Working Outdoors
Microsoft built treehouses for its employees to use as working spaces at its Redmond, Washington headquarters. Microsoft believes the research that working outdoors provides workers with a variety of benefits.
Here's Our First Look At The Gamer-Focused Razer Phone, Apparently Inspired By The Nextbit Robin
We now have our first look at the Razer Phone through a leaked image. The device looks like it was inspired by the Nextbit Robin, which could also be a hint to the smartphone's gamer-focused features.
Mysterious Planet Nine Exists: NASA Close To Finding It, Reassures Us It Won't Hit The Earth
NASA is getting close to finally finding the mysterious Planet Nine, as Caltech researchers have presented new evidence for its existence. NASA also reiterated that Planet Nine, Nibiru, or whatever people want to call it, will not collide with Earth.
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Bans Thousands Of Players Daily: Flawed System, Or Is The Cheating Problem Really That Bad?
BattlEye, the anti-cheating system used for 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' by Bluehole Studio, is banning thousands of players daily. Is the technology acting up, or is the cheating problem in the multiplayer shooter really that bad?
Former Naughty Dog Employee Comes Forward As A Victim Of Sexual Harassment
David Ballard, a former Naughty Dog designer, has come forward as a victim of sexual harassment. He said that he was given strength by others who have shared their experiences with the shockingly widespread issue.
More Nintendo Switch Mature Games On The Horizon? Nintendo Wants It To Happen
Nintendo wants more mature games on the Nintendo Switch, in addition to titles such as 'Doom' and 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.' Will this allow the hybrid console to keep up with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?
Riot Games Will Soon Have Something Else To Offer Aside From 'League Of Legends'
Riot Games, the developer of 'League of Legends,' will finally start working on its second project. The company did not provide details on the new game, but here are some possibilities.
Is Tesla In Trouble? Hundreds Of Workers Fired Amid Crucial Model 3 Production Ramp-up
Tesla has struggled with its ramp-up of Model 3 production, which makes the firing of hundreds of workers an interesting development. Is Tesla in trouble, or is this part of a plan to address the company's manufacturing problems?
IGN Buys Humble Bundle: What Will Change For The Philanthropic Online Store?
Video games and entertainment website IGN has purchased philanthropic online store Humble Bundle. Humble Bundle offers packages at pay-what-you-want prices, with some of the proceeds going to various charities.
T-Mobile Unlimited Plan Dialed Down: 4G LTE Data While In Canada Or Mexico To Be Limited To 5 GB
The T-Mobile unlimited plan is changing for customers who regularly travel to Canada or Mexico. Instead of having access to unlimited 4G LTE data, subscribers will now have a data cap of 5 GB.
Even 'Pokémon GO' Was Used By Russian Troll Farm To Divide America
Russia's efforts to divide America used Facebook, Google, Twitter, YouTube, Tumblr, and even 'Pokémon GO.' The mobile game was exploited by a fake Black Lives Matter campaign that was linked to the Kremlin's Internet Research Agency.
You Can Watch The First USA vs Japan Giant Robot Battle Next Week: Here Are The Fighters
The long-awaited giant robot battle between United States-based MegaBots and Japan's Suidobashi Heavy Industries can finally be watched on Oct. 17. Who won between the Eagle Prime and the Kuratas?
'The Evil Within 2' Review Roundup: Sequel Successfully Combines Survival Horror With Open World Elements
Early reviews of 'The Evil Within 2' are mostly positive, claiming that the sequel successfully combines the survival horror genre with open world gameplay. The game is now available for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Epic Games Launches Lawsuit Against 2 People Behind 'Fortnite' Cheats: Other Cheaters, Beware
Epic Games launched lawsuits against two people who allegedly used aimbots while playing 'Fortnite' for stream- sniping activities. The defendants are also believed to be connected to a website that rents out cheating engines for the sandbox survival game.
Waymo Offered Uber Chance To End Legal Battle: It Just Had To Pay $1 Billion, Issue Public Apology
Waymo has reportedly gave Uber a chance to end the legal dispute between the two companies through the payment of $1 billion and the issuance of a public apology. Uber, however, has rejected the terms of the offer.
The Next Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruption Will Not Give Us Much Time To Prepare
A supervolcano currently lies dormant underneath the Yellowstone National Park. If it decides to wake up, we will have much less time to prepare for a disastrous volcanic eruption than researchers previously thought.
Google Deserves Praise For Addressing Google Home Mini Privacy Concerns Very Quickly
The Google Home Mini was recently the subject of controversy for recording audio clips without the user's permission. Google made the unprecedented move of disabling one of the main features of the smart speaker before its release.
New Oculus VR Headset On The Way: Jump Into Virtual Reality With The $200 Oculus Go
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the Oculus Go, a $200 standalone virtual reality headset that looks to attract more people to the technology. Oculus also provided more details on Santa Cruz, its next-generation headset that is in the prototype stage.
Alexa Now Able To Recognize Different Voices And Answer Back With Personalized Replies, Just Like Google Assistant
Alexa is now capable of recognizing voices, which will allow it to issue personalized responses to different users. This will be a very useful feature for people sharing an Amazon Echo, such as the family members in a home.
Amazon Finally Decided To Launch A Waterproof Kindle: Will The New $250 Kindle Oasis Be The Best E-Reader?
Amazon has finally unveiled a waterproof Kindle with the new Kindle Oasis. The updated version of the premium Kindle model, however, is more than just an e-reader you can take to the bathtub.
OnePlus, Caught Collecting Personal Information Of Users, Apparently Doesn't Think It's A Big Deal
OnePlus was caught collecting personal information from its customers without permission through OxygenOS. The discovery, which violates user privacy, was downplayed by OnePlus as a method for providing better software and after-sales support.
Porsche Passport Lets You Drive Up To 22 Luxury Vehicles On Demand, But It Won't Be Cheap
Porsche will soon launch an app-based subscription service that will allow customers to drive up to 22 different models of the luxury carmaker. The program is named Porsche Passport, and it will not come cheap.
The Obesity Problem Worsens: There Were 10 Times More Obese Children And Teens In 2016 Than 40 Years Ago
There were 10 times more obese children and teens in 2016 compared to 40 years ago, according to a joint study between the Imperial College London and the World Health Organization. The worldwide obesity problem is indeed getting worse.
Google To Buy Apple For $9 Billion? Dow Jones Releases Fake News Due To 'Technical Error'
Dow Jones reports claimed that Google agreed to purchase Apple for $9 billion. The transaction would have changed the technology industry, but people all over the world knew right away that it was fake news.
