Articles by Aaron Mamiit
CCleaner Users, Update Right Now: Hackers Injected Malware Into The App, Infecting 2.3 Million
Users of the popular Windows app CCleaner should immediately check if the software installed in their computers are of the latest version. Hackers have compromised one version of the program by injecting malware into its official installation package.
How Much Does The $1,000 iPhone X Cost To Make? Maybe Not As Low As Apple Wants
Chinese industry insiders estimated how much it costs to make an iPhone X. The profit margin for the $1,000 smartphone might not be as high as Apple would have wanted though.
Square Enix Found Final Fantasy XV Success, But Final Fantasy XVI Will Be 'Even Bigger And Better'
After 10 years in development, 'Final Fantasy XV' turned out to be a great success. The game's director, however, claims that 'Final Fantasy XVI' will be 'even bigger and better,' which is great news for fans of the long-running franchise.
AI Arrives As The Newest And Most Powerful Weapon For Early Alzheimer's Disease Detection
Medical researchers have found artificial intelligence as a valuable ally in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. An algorithm developed by a team from the University of Bari proved that AI can be a powerful weapon against the dreaded disease.
There's A Hidden NES Game In The Nintendo Switch: Can You Unlock It?
An emulated copy of the NES game 'Golf' has been found to be hidden in all Nintendo Switch units. Is it possible for average gamers to unlock and play the classic 1984 title?
The Fall 'Battleborn' Update Will Be Its Last: 'Overwatch' Reigns Supreme
The fall 'Battleborn' update will be its last, but the multiplayer shooter's servers will remain up and running for the foreseeable future. 'Battleborn' simply could not keep up with rapid rise in popularity of 'Overwatch.'
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Breaks Steam Record For Most Number Of Players At The Same Time: Now What?
'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' has set the all-time Steam peak player count record of 1,348,374 players, beating the figure set by 'DOTA 2.' With that achievement accomplished, what could be next for the multiplayer shooter?
The Pirate Bay Gives Torrent Links, But Hijacks PC In Return With A Bitcoin Miner
The Pirate Bay gives torrent links, but it is now also taking back from its users by hijacking their computers to mine Bitcoins. Here's what you can do to stop the Javascript code from slowing down your PC.
South Park Messed With Everyone's Amazon Echo And Google Home: Here's What Happened
The premiere episode of 'South Park' season 21 tackled the white nationalist movement that rocked Charlottesville, Virginia. To lighten the mood, the episode also triggered Amazon Echo and Google Home devices multiple times.
The Nintendo Switch Outsold The PlayStation 4 And Xbox One In August: That's 4 Out Of The Past 6 Months
The Nintendo Switch has outsold the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One in four out of the past six months. The hybrid console may have found even more success if not for the ongoing Nintendo Switch supply shortage.
Ana, Junkrat, And The Volskaya Map From 'Overwatch' Will Soon Join 'Heroes Of The Storm'
Healing sniper Ana and explosives maniac Junkrat from 'Overwatch' will join 'Heroes of the Storm' in an upcoming update. The Volskaya map from the multiplayer shooter will also soon arrive to Blizzard's MOBA.
The iPhone X Can Keep Up With The MacBook Pro, Thanks To The A11 Bionic Chip
Benchmark scores have shown that the iPhone X is capable of keeping up with the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro. The amazing performance is made possible by the latest Apple processor, the A11 Bionic chip.
Google Parent Alphabet Adds To Uber's Problems With Rumored $1 Billion Investment In Lyft
Google parent Alphabet is reportedly considering to make a $1 billion investment into ride-hailing startup Lyft. This would make it an even bigger thorn on the side of Uber, which is in a legal battle with Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo.
Nintendo Unleashes Shirtless Mario For 'Super Mario Odyssey': Here Are The Funniest Reactions Online
Nintendo has unleashed shirtless Mario to the world in promotional images for 'Super Mario Odyssey' for the Nintendo Switch. Here are some of the funniest reactions online to Mario's nipples.
New Xbox One Tech Will Give You More Hard Drive Space And Make Downloads Faster
Microsoft is reportedly working on new Xbox One technology known internally as Intelligent Delivery. The system will open up hard drive space and make downloads faster by allowing users to download only the assets that they need for their games.
The Essential Phone Will Bring Back The Headphone Jack; Android 8.0 Oreo Update Coming Soon
In a Reddit AMA with Andy Rubin, it was revealed that the Essential Phone will revive the headphone jack through an accessory, and that the Android 8.0 Oreo update is coming soon. Will you be buying the $700 smartphone now?
Open-World RPG 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' For Nintendo Switch To Launch This Year With A Special Edition
The latest Nintendo Direct revealed that open-world RPG 'Xenoblade Chronicles 2' will be released for the Nintendo Switch this year. The game, which combines technology with magic, will also come in a limited special edition.
San Diego Starts Bleaching Streets As Hepatitis A Outbreak Kills 16: Here's How To Protect Yourself
San Diego has started washing its streets with bleach to fight back against the Hepatitis A outbreak that has already taken the lives of 16 people. For people in San Diego, here are ways to protect yourself from being infected.
Did The iPhone X Face ID Feature Really Fail Onstage? Here's What May Have Happened At The Apple Event
Something went wrong during the demonstration of the iPhone X's Face ID feature at Apple's Sept. 12 event. Did the facial recognition technology fail, or is there another explanation?
Nintendo Switch RPG 'Project Octopath Traveler' By Square Enix Looks Amazing: Download The Demo Now
'Project Octopath Traveler,' a Nintendo Switch-exclusive RPG by Square Enix, was featured in the latest Nintendo Direct. A demo for the game is now available on the Nintendo eShop, and will request for feedback in preparation for its 2018 release.
Nintendo Switch Versions On The Way For 'Doom' And 'Wolfenstein II': Thanks, Bethesda!
Brutally violent shooters 'Doom' and 'Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus' are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Together with 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,' Bethesda is now working to release three titles for the hybrid console.
New 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' Update Kills AFK Farmers, Adds Chance Of Fog And New Weapon
The 'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' September update addresses the issue of AFK farmers in the multiplayer shooter. The patch also adds the chance of fog, a new weapon, and a new town.
Goodbye, Cassini: NASA Spacecraft To End 20-Year Voyage By Crashing Into Saturn
NASA's Cassini is now on course to crash into Saturn on Sept. 15. The end of the 20-year mission of the spacecraft, which has explored Saturn for the past five months, has resulted in overflowing expressions of grief.
The New Apple Watch Series 3 No Longer Needs To Be Connected To Your iPhone
The Apple Watch Series 3 will come with cellular capabilities, so an iPhone connection will no longer be needed to make the most out of the smartwatch. Preorders for the new Apple Watch will start on Sept. 15.
The NES Classic Edition Returns Next Year: Is Nintendo Doing The Right Thing?
Nintendo announced that the NES Classic Edition will return to store shelves in the summer of 2018. This is great for gamers who were not able to purchase the retro console, but is it all good news?
Apple Skips iPhone 7s, Goes Straight To iPhone 8: What Changed From The iPhone 7?
Apple skipped the iPhone 7s and went straight to the iPhone 8. Here are the differences between the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 8 for customers who might not be willing to pay $1,000 for the iPhone X.
Xbox One S 'Battlefield 1' Bundle Now On Sale For Only $200 On Walmart
Walmart is offering an Xbox One S 'Battlefield 1' bundle for only $200. The bundle comes with the storm gray version of the 500 GB Xbox One S, a digital copy of 'Battlefield 1,' and other freebies.
The First 'Destiny 2' Raid Is Coming Very Soon: Here's What We Know About Leviathan
Leviathan, the first 'Destiny 2' raid, will launch very soon. Leaked details reveal that Leviathan will be the most technical Raid ever released in the series, which should excite the most hardcore players.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Looks Awesome: Can The $500 Device Challenge The $1,000 iPhone 8?
Xiaomi unveiled the Mi Mix 2 a day before Apple announces the premium iPhone 8. The $500 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 looks awesome, but does it have what it takes to challenge the $1,000 iPhone 8?
Two New Amazon Fire TV Models Leaked: One Of Them Works Like An Echo Dot
There are two new Amazon Fire TV models coming this year, according to AFTVNews. The first one resembles the Google Chromecast, while the second one will take voice commands like the Alexa-powered Echo Dot.
