Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Hobbyists No Longer Have To Register Their Drones As Court Ruling Blocks FAA Requirement
Appeals court judges in Washington D.C. agreed with a legal challenge against the drone registration program of the Federal Aviation Administration. If the ruling is enforced, hobbyists will no longer have to register their drones.
GameStop Unveils Two New Nintendo Switch Bundles: Grab Them While Stocks Last!
GameStop launched two new bundles for the Nintendo Switch after two other bundles for the hybrid console recently sold out. Gamers who have not yet purchased the Nintendo Switch should grab these new bundles while stocks last.
Overwatch Game Director Jeff Kaplan Fires Shots At Other Games, Reveals Animated Shorts Season 2, And Hints At Doomfist
'Overwatch' game director Jeff Kaplan sat down for an interview as Blizzard prepares to launch the multiplayer shooter's first anniversary event. The interview gave a good glimpse of what players can expect heading into year two.
Asus Zenfone AR Will Arrive This Summer On Verizon: What Does The Google Project Tango Smartphone Offer?
The Asus Zenfone AR will arrive in the United States in the summer, with Verizon the only carrier that will be selling the smartphone. The device is the first one that will support both Google's Project Tango and Daydream platforms.
Microsoft Allegedly Held Back Windows XP Patch To Stop WannaCry: Why Did It Do That?
Microsoft allegedly held back the Windows XP patch that would have fixed the vulnerability that WannaCry exploited. The report comes after the company called out the NSA and other government agencies for their role in the propagation of the ransomware.
Facebook, Messenger, And Instagram Teaming Up: New Feature Will Show Notifications From All Three Apps
Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram are testing a shared notifications feature that will help users keep track of new activity among all three apps. The feature will greatly help users who spend a lot of time on the three Facebook-owned apps.
Facebook Messenger Update Revamps The Home Screen: New Tabs And Red Dot Make Navigation Much Easier
The latest Facebook Messenger update revamped its home screen to simplify navigation within the popular messaging app. The home screen overhaul follows the addition of several new features to Messenger.
Overwatch Anniversary Event To Add Three Arena Maps, Dance Emotes: Will We Finally See Doomfist?
Blizzard is planning to release three Arena maps and dancing emotes for the 'Overwatch' anniversary event, which will launch on May 23. Will Doomfist finally also be added to the popular multiplayer shooter?
Survey Says 92 Percent Of iPhone Owners Will Remain Loyal To Apple: Beat That, Samsung
A survey claims that 92 percent of current iPhone owners will likely upgrade to a new iPhone over the next year. This impressive customer loyalty could prove to be one of Apple's most important advantages over rivals such as Samsung.
Say Goodbye To Those Weird Android Emoji Blobs: Google Will Introduce Redesigned Emojis In Android O
After being introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat, the weird emoji blobs of the mobile operating system will finally be replaced in Android O. The biggest change that Google made is the shape, which will become circular like most emojis.
Google Releases Android O Beta: What Can You Expect From The Updated Mobile OS?
Google launched the public beta of Android O at the annual Google I/O developer conference. Here are some of the new features that users can expect from the new operating system and how they can install the beta version.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Release Date Unveiled: Hopefully There Will Be No More Delays
After a series of delays, Ubisoft revealed that 'South Park: The Fractured but Whole' will launch on Oct. 17. The game is a follow-up to the hilarious 'South Park: The Stick of Truth,' which was released in 2014.
Blizzard Prepares To Celebrate First 'Overwatch' Anniversary: Event Starting May 23, Game Of The Year Edition, And Free Weekend
For the first anniversary of 'Overwatch,' Blizzard will kick off a new event, release a Game of the Year Edition, and launch a free weekend. The multiplayer shooter had an amazing year, and Blizzard is not holding back to celebrate.
Valve Continues Crackdown Against Fake Games With Changes To Steam Trading Cards
Valve is moving forward with its goal of purging Steam of fake games through a change on the Steam Trading Cards system. Shady developers abused the trading cards to make a quick buck out of their fake games.
Amazon To Soon Roll Out Alexa Notifications: Will The New Feature Be Useful Or Annoying?
Amazon will soon launch a new feature that will allow devices powered by Alexa, including the Amazon Echo, to read out user notifications. While Alexa Notifications could prove to be very useful, the feature could also be very annoying.
Ubisoft To Release Four Major Titles Over Next Year: New 'Assassin's Creed,' 'Far Cry,' 'The Crew' And 'South Park' Games Coming Soon
Ubisoft is planning to release four major titles for its current fiscal year, which stretches until March 31, 2018. These games are 'Assassin's Creed: Origins,' 'Far Cry 5,' 'The Crew 2,' and 'South Park: The Fractured But Whole.'
Next 'Hearthstone' Update Will Make It Really Easy To Share Your Deck Lists
The next update that Blizzard will release for 'Hearthstone' will make it really easy for players to share their deck lists. Currently, players use third-party apps or take screenshots to share their lists with friends or on social media.
Apple To Announce MacBook Upgrades At WWDC? Three New Laptops Planned To Fight Back Against Microsoft
Apple is planning to unveil three new MacBook models at the upcoming WWDC 2017, according to a Bloomberg report. Among the planned updates are a new 13-inch MacBook Air, which has not been redesigned for almost seven years.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 10.3.2 To Fix Bugs For iPhones And iPads; macOS, watchOS, And tvOS Also Updated
Apple has rolled out iOS 10.3.2, the last update for its mobile operating system before iOS 11 is unveiled at the upcoming WWDC 2017. Apple has also released macOS 10.12.5, watchOS 3.2.2, and tvOS 10.2.1.
Zenimax Now Chasing Samsung's Gear VR After Winning Lawsuit Against Facebook-Owned Oculus
Zenimax, after winning $500 million in a lawsuit against Facebook-owned Oculus, has launched a new lawsuit against Samsung and its Oculus-powered Gear VR headset. Will the legal battle ever end?
Digital Pirates Hold 'Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' Hostage: Will Disney Pay The Ransom?
Digital pirates are holding a stolen copy of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' as hostage. If Disney does not pay the ransom, the hackers will release the fifth film in the franchise online.
WannaCry Ransomware Attack Linked To North Korea: Here's The Clue That Gave It Away
The WannaCry ransomware has been linked to North Korea due to a technical clue found in its code. Is North Korea really behind the global cyberattack that has infected more than 300,000 computers across 150 countries?
Samsung Galaxy S8 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Edition Spotted: Here's What It Offers To Jack Sparrow Fans
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S8 'Pirates of the Caribbean' edition in celebration of the upcoming release of the fifth movie in the series. The special smartphone comes with a variety of add-ons that fans of Jack Sparrow will appreciate.
Netflix No Longer Available In Google Play Store For Unlocked And Rooted Android Smartphones
The Android app of Netflix is no longer available on the Google Play Store for unlocked and rooted Android devices. The move is related to the fight of Netflix against piracy, but legitimate users may also be affected.
Microsoft Calls Out NSA For Stockpiling Cybersecurity Secrets: WannaCry Ransomware Should Serve As 'Wake-Up Call'
Microsoft called out the National Security Agency for stockpiling cybersecurity vulnerabilities that led to the massively damaging WannaCry ransomware attacks. The company believes that the technology industry, customers, and governments need to team up against hackers.
Amazon Echo Calling Feature Has No Way To Block Unwanted Calls: Here's How You Can Regain Your Privacy
The new Alexa Calling on the Amazon Echo allows users to make and receive voice calls over the internet. The feature, however, has no way to block unwanted calls, presenting a serious breach of privacy.
Family Kicked Out Of JetBlue Flight Over A Birthday Cake: Here's What Happened
A family was booted off a flight to Las Vegas over a birthday cake. The incident happened on May 3, but reports only recently surfaced after the family uploaded a video that they took of what happened that day.
Nintendo May Unveil Up To 3 New 'Super Mario' Games At E3 2017
Nintendo may unveil as many as three new 'Super Mario' games at E3 2017. One of the games, 'Super Mario Odyssey,' will be at the heart of Nintendo's presence at the annual event.
Horror Game 'Alan Wake' Will Disappear From Steam And Xbox Live, And David Bowie Has Something To Do With It
Psychological thriller 'Alan Wake' will be taken down from Steam and Xbox Live after May 15. The reason behind developer Remedy's decision to stop selling the horror game involves David Bowie, Depeche Mode, and Roy Orbison.
Google Plans To Solve Android's Biggest Problem With Project Treble For Android O: What's It All About?
Google has unveiled Project Treble, which will be rolled out alongside the next major version of the Android mobile operating system, Android O. What is it all about, and how will it help solve Android's biggest problem?
