Articles by Aaron Mamiit
SNES Classic Edition Exclusive 'Star Fox 2' ROM Ripped, Sold In SNES Cartridges
Nintendo officially released 'Star Fox 2' through the SNES Classic Edition, decades after it was supposed to launch. Hackers have already uploaded ROMs of the game, with 'Star Fox 2' cartridges for the original SNES console also being sold online.
Sony To Launch New PlayStation VR Headset: Here's What We Know About It So Far
Sony will soon launch an updated version of the PlayStation VR headset. The new model will come with a few but important changes, including integrated headphones and an upgraded processor unit.
Samsung Has Already Won The Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone X Rivalry: Here's Why
Apple has not yet launched its premium smartphone, but Samsung has already won the Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone X rivalry. This is because Samsung stands to earn a lot of money from its intriguing relationship with Apple.
iPhone Hacking Tool Used By FBI In San Bernardino Case Will Remain A Secret
A federal court ruled that the FBI can keep the vendor and price of its iPhone hacking tool a secret. The tool was used to unlock the iPhone 5C of one of the shooters of the 2015 San Bernardino tragedy.
You Might Want To Skip iOS 11.0.1 After Reading These User Problems
Many iPhone and iPad owners started experiencing a variety of problems after upgrading to iOS 11. Apple rushed out iOS 11.0.1 to fix some of the issues, but it apparently made things even worse for some users.
White House Lit Up In Pink To Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The White House turned pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as landmarks from other countries also did the same. First Lady Melania Trump released a statement to support the movement, urging women to talk to their doctors about it.
Players Report 'Cuphead' Install Issue On Xbox One, Auto-Save Problem On PC: Here's How To Fix Them
Players have reported two major problems with 'Cuphead' for the Xbox One and PC. The game could not be installed for some Xbox One players, while progress is not being saved for some PC players.
You Can Now Buy An iPhone Dongle That Lets You Charge And Use A Headphone Jack At The Same Time
A new Belkin dongle will allow iPhone owners to charge their device and listen to music through wired headphones at the same time. The adapter will likely make people miss the 3.5 mm headphone jack even more.
A Few iPhone 8 Plus Units Have Cracked Open: Will It Be Like The Galaxy Note 7?
Apple is investigating two cases of iPhone 8 Plus units that cracked open along the sides. The cause appears to be the iPhone 8 Plus battery, raising concerns that the device will end up like Samsung's explosive Galaxy Note 7.
You Can Now Make Free Phone Calls Through Your Amazon Echo Devices
Amazon Echo devices are now able to call mobile phones and landline numbers for free. The upgraded Alexa Calling feature was announced alongside the new batch of Amazon Echo products.
Nintendo Wii Shop Channel To Shut Down In 2019: We All Know Why, Right?
The Nintendo Wii Shop Channel will be closed in January 2019, over 12 years since the service was launched alongside the Nintendo Wii. Nintendo will be moving on from the Nintendo Wii to focus on the Nintendo Switch.
GoPro Hero 6 Black Unveiled: It Looks Just Like The Hero 5, But It's So Much Better
GoPro unveiled the Hero 6 Black, a $499 camera that looks very similar to the Hero 5 Black. The new action camera is vastly improved compared to its predecessor though, mainly due to its new processor.
Galaxy Note 8 Faster Than iPhone 8 Plus In Real-World Speed Test
The Galaxy Note 8 beat the iPhone 8 Plus in a real-world speed test carried out by YouTuber David Rahimi for his PhoneBuff channel. The result is surprising, given the dominant benchmark scores of Apple's A11 Bionic chip.
Wanted Teen Tried To Poison 11-Week-Old Baby: Her Text Messages Revealed The Horrible Plan
Sarai Rodriguez-Miranda tried to poison her 11-week-old niece by mixing a lethal concoction of crushed pills into breast milk meant for the baby. An arrest warrant has been issued for the teenager, who has been charged with attempted murder.
Twitter Found Over 200 Russia-Linked Accounts, Suspends Some Of Them: That's Not Enough, Says Senator
Twitter discovered over 200 accounts on its platform that were used by Russia to help sway the results of the 2016 presidential election. The company suspended some of the accounts, but a senator said that Twitter's actions are not enough.
FCC Wants Apple To Activate iPhone FM Radio Chips, But There's One Major Problem
FCC chairman Ajit Pai renewed the call for the activation of FM radio chips in smartphones. Pai singled out Apple in his statement, but there is one major problem in enabling the feature on the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For October 2017 Headlined By 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' For PS4
'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' for the PlayStation 4, the last 'Metal Gear' game led by Hideo Kojima, will be a PlayStation Plus free download next month. Here are all the PlayStation Plus free games for October 2017.
Free Xbox Games With Gold For October 2017: Mysterious 'Gone Home,' Puzzler 'The Turing Test,' And More
Microsoft unveiled the Xbox Games with Gold lineup for October 2017, featuring 'Gone Home: Console Edition' for the Xbox One. The other games offered for free will be 'The Turing Test,' 'Rayman 3 HD,' and 'Metal of Honor: Airborne.'
A Cancer Tumor Turned Out To Be A Tiny Traffic Plastic Cone: Why Was The Toy Inside A Man's Lungs?
A British man underwent a bronchoscopy as he was suspected to have lung cancer. The tumor, however, turned out to be a tiny plastic cone, a toy that the patient inhaled during his childhood.
iOS 11 Battery Life Problems? Here Are Some Things To Try While Waiting For A Fix
Many users have suffered from an iOS 11 battery life issue ever since upgrading to the new mobile operating system. While waiting for a fix from Apple, here are some things to try to extend battery life.
SNES Classic Edition Teardown Reveals The Same Guts As The NES Classic Edition
The SNES Classic Edition has the same motherboard as the NES Classic Edition. The discovery carries some important implications, including the likelihood of an SNES Classic Edition hack in the near future.
The Diprotodon, The Largest Marsupial Ever, Used To Migrate Across Australia: Here's Why That Matters
The Diprotodon, the largest marsupial that ever lived with a weight of 3 tons, was discovered to be a migratory species. The findings were based on a fossilized tooth, which showed that the ancient animal consumed plants in different locations.
Here's Another Good Reason To Lose Weight: You'll Save Up To $36,000
A new study showed that obese and overweight adults can stand to save up to $36,000 over their lifetime if they drop to a healthy weight. The money will be saved from direct medical costs and productivity losses.
The Ataribox Will Cost Up To $300, And That Could Be A Big Problem For Atari
Atari has revealed more information about the Ataribox, the mysterious console unveiled at this year's E3. The device will have a price tag of up to $299, which will have it compete with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The Age Of Longer Tweets Is Coming Soon: Twitter Character Limit To Double To 280
Twitter may soon double the limit for tweets from 140 characters to 280 characters. The social media platform is already testing the change, which it will do to help increase user growth and engagement.
Apple Working To Fix iPhone 8 Crackling Noise Issue: Hardware Defect Or Software Problem?
Some iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus owners have complained about a crackling noise during phone calls. Apple said that it will soon fix the problem, which is already the second major one among the company's newest devices.
Nobody Will Miss The Verizon Wear24 Smartwatch: Wearable Device Discontinued After Just 4 Months
Verizon has quietly discontinued its Wear24 smartwatch, a $300 wearable device that never really took off. Sales of the Verizon Wear24 languished amid a struggling market that has failed to gain mass-market traction.
Apple Launches macOS High Sierra With Massive Security Risk That Allows Hackers To Steal Passwords
A former NSA hacker revealed a vulnerability that allows hackers to steal passwords stored in a Mac computer just as Apple launched macOS High Sierra. What can users do to protect themselves from the exploit?
Another Giant Iceberg Breaks Free From Antarctica: This One's Over Four Times The Size Of Manhattan
An iceberg that is four times the size of Manhattan broke free from Antarctica's Pine Island Glacier. The iceberg is not as massive as the first one from earlier in the year though, as that was the size of Delaware.
GPS Chips In Next Year's Smartphones Can Track Your Location Very Accurately
New GPS chips by Broadcom will start to appear in smartphones starting next year. The new chips will drastically improve GPS accuracy, which will make apps such as Waze, Uber, and 'Pokémon GO' work even better.
