Articles by Aaron Mamiit
iPhone 8 Drop Test Shows Just How Fragile That Glass Back Is
A series of drop tests by SquareTrade showed the fragility of the glass back of Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. How does the durability of the iPhone 8 glass back compare to that of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
This Little Gamer Girl, So Used To Touchscreens, Can't Figure Out How The Game Boy Works
An adorable little gamer just can't figure out how to use the Nintendo Game Boy Color. In the video uploaded by her father, she kept in tapping on the device's display, thinking that it's a touchscreen.
Take Note, Clumsy Apple Fans: The iPhone 8 Glass Back Is Very Expensive To Replace
Apple fans upgrading to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X should be extra careful not to break the glass backs of the smartphones. The costs to replace them are very expensive, even when under AppleCare+ extended warranty.
Twitter Lite Android App Spotted In The Philippines: Will It Also Launch In The US?
Twitter has been spotted testing Twitter Lite for Android in the Philippines. What does the app offer to its users, and will it be launched soon in the United States?
Sleep Deprivation Linked To Major Health Problems: You Need To Sleep 7 Hours Every Night, Or Else
Sleep scientist Matthew Walker linked sleep deprivation to major health problems such as cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. He recommends people to sleep at least seven hours every night to avoid the heightened risk of suffering from these issues.
Players Are Still Angry Over 'Destiny 2' Shaders: Will Bungie Listen To Us?
It has been three weeks since the launch of 'Destiny 2,' but the new shader system remains one of its biggest issues. Will developer Bungie listen to players and change things back to how they were in the first game?
iPhone 8 Teardown Complete: Here Are The Most Important Things That We Learned
iFixit has completed the latest installment of its teardown series, this time on the iPhone 8. Here are the most important things we learned about the new Apple smartphone, including its repairability.
Rockstar Games Will Unveil Something About 'Red Dead Redemption 2' Next Week: What Could It Be?
Rockstar Games tweeted a mysterious image that hints at a major announcement next week. It will likely be about 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' which has been delayed to spring 2018.
'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Developer Feuds With Epic Games Over 'Fortnite' Battle Royale Mode
Bluehole Studio, the developer of 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds,' has called out Epic Games for the inclusion of a Battle Royale mode in 'Fortnite.' What is the feud all about?
Gamers Will Be Able To Play The SNES Classic Edition With A Wireless Controller, Thanks To Nyko
Video game accessory maker Nyko has unveiled the Super Miniboss wireless controller, designed for the highly anticipated SNES Classic Edition. The device is now up for preorder with a price tag of $19.99 each.
Nintendo Will Try To Get You To Play 'Super Mario Run' Again With New Update
Nintendo will try to get you to play 'Super Mario Run' again with a new character, new mode, and new world. The in-app purchase to unlock the full game will also receive a 50 percent discount.
Jellyfish Prove That You Don't Need A Brain To Sleep: So What?
Three CalTech graduate students proved through research that even brainless jellyfish also need to sleep. They discovered that a genus of jellyfish known as the Cassiopea displayed sleep-like behavior similar to humans at night.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Camera Will Take Amazing Videos: Will It Be Enough To Dethrone iPhone X?
Samsung has developed a new image sensor that would make the Galaxy S9 camera even more amazing. Will the new feature be enough to make the upcoming device a clear winner over the iPhone X?
Facebook Used A Rape Threat To Advertise Instagram: Here's How That Happened
Facebook accidentally used an image of a rape threat to advertise Instagram. The horrible mistake is the result of depending too much on algorithms, and digs an ever deeper hole for the social network amid its recent gaffes.
The CCleaner Hack Goes Deeper: Malware Targeted Microsoft, Google, And Other Major Tech Companies
The recently reported CCleaner hack affected 2.3 million users, but those people were not the real targets. The hackers were found to be targeting major tech companies, including Microsoft and Google, with the second stage of the attack.
Breaking Down The Google-HTC Deal: Here's What The Acquisition Means For Both Companies
Google has finalized the acquisition of a part of HTC's smartphone division for $1.1 billion. For Google, the transaction improves its hardware expertise, but for HTC, it comes as a necessity.
This Ancient Frog Had Jaws Strong Enough To Eat Small Dinosaurs And Crocodiles
A team of researchers has estimated that the jaws of the Beelzebufo ampinga were strong enough to allow the ancient creature to eat small dinosaurs and crocodiles. The so-called 'devil frog' used to live in Madagascar and is thankfully extinct.
The 12 Teams Of Overwatch League Are Locked In: Season 1 Action Starts In January
The last three teams have joined the Overwatch League roster to take the total count to 12 teams. The preseason will start in December, and the inaugural season will officially launch in January.
The Hidden NES Game In The Nintendo Switch Is A Tribute To Satoru Iwata: Here's How To Unlock It
The mystery of the hidden NES game 'Golf' in the Nintendo Switch has finally been solved. The 1984 classic title is apparently a tribute to the late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata, and here's how to unlock it.
The iOS 11 Control Center Buttons For Wi-Fi And Bluetooth Don't Work The Way You Think They Do
The revamped Control Center is one of the best new features of iOS 11, which Apple recently rolled out to supported devices. However, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth buttons do not work the way that most users would think they do.
Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Reliability Issues Might Make You Think Twice About Buying It
The Apple Watch Series 3 currently has reliability issues for its LTE connectivity feature. Apple will soon roll out a patch, but that might not be enough to solve the device's biggest problem.
Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 Leaked: What Else Will Google Unveil On Oct. 4?
Droid Life has leaked the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2, which Google will unveil in its Oct. 4 event. Other devices planned for the event are a new laptop, an Amazon Echo Dot challenger, and an updated Daydream View.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 11: Here Are Some Of The Best New Features To Try First
Apple has rolled out iOS 11 to all supported devices. The mobile operating system update introduces a long list of new features, and here are some of the best ones to try out.
Be Careful With Nerf Guns, Kids: You Might Seriously Damage Your Eyes
Eye doctors have warned that Nerf guns can cause serious eye damage, to the point that they recommended players to wear protective goggles. Making matters worse is that third-party companies make cheaper but more dangerous replacement bullets.
Final Fantasy IX Now On PlayStation 4: Here's What's New With The Revived Square Enix RPG
At the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix announced 'Final Fantasy IX' for the PlayStation 4, with a few upgrades applied to the 17-year-old RPG. However, fans of the franchise may have hoped for news on another game from the series.
New 'Overwatch' Update Adds Junkertown Map, Micro Missiles For D.Va, And Valkyrie For Mercy
The latest 'Overwatch' patch adds Junkertown as a new Escort Map, while also making changes to D.Va and overhauling Mercy. The update comes just in time for the upcoming 'Overwatch' free weekend.
T-Mobile Unlimited Data Throttling Cap To Increase From 32 GB to 50 GB: Is That Good Enough?
T-Mobile will soon increase the throttling cap of its unlimited data plan from 32 GB to 50 GB. Is that enough to last a month for most users, and will it attract more customers to switch carriers?
Sprint Offers Customers Free iPhone 8 Deal: Here's What You Need To Do
Sprint has launched a free iPhone 8 deal for new and existing subscribers. Here are the requirements to take advantage of the offer, which will allow customers to take an 18-month lease on the iPhone 8 for $0 per month.
NBA 2K18 Patch Fixes Massive Xbox One Bug That Wipes Out MyCareer Progress
2K Games has rolled out a patch for 'NBA 2K18' to fix the issue of Xbox One players losing their MyCareer mode save data. Players who already lost their progress, meanwhile, can request for their character to be restored.
'Fortnite' Makes History: Epic Games Unintentionally Enabled PlayStation 4, Xbox One Cross Play
'Fortnite' made history as the first video game to enable cross-platform play between the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. However, developer Epic Games said that the feature was enabled by mistake, which raises even more questions.
