Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Rolls Out #myAndroid Taste Test To Help Users Create The Perfect Home Screen
Google has rolled out the #myAndroid Taste Test to help users come up with the perfect home screen for their devices. The online tool will ask a series of questions and then recommend three options to Android users.
Samsung Completes $8 Billion Purchase Of Harman: How Will Customers Benefit From The Company's Biggest Acquisition?
Samsung has completed the $8 billion purchase of Harman, an uncharacteristic move for the South Korean conglomerate. How will customers benefit from the acquisition of the parent company of Harman Kardon, JBL, Infinity, Mark Levinson, and Lexicon?
New Android Smartphones Found To Be Already Infected By Malware: Are You At Risk?
Cybersecurity company Check Point discovered that 38 new Android devices came pre-installed with malware and ransomware. The findings raised fresh concerns on Android security, and here is what you can do to avoid the risk.
Google, Levi's To Release Smart Jacket In The Fall For $350: Here's What It Can Do
Google and Levi's is set to launch the Commuter smart jacket in the fall with a price tag of $350. The jacket is the first product of Project Jacquard, and it will allow wearers to input commands into their smartphones.
Rock Band Developer Harmonix Teams Up With Hasbro For Music Mixing Trading Card Game 'DropMix'
Harmonix and Hasbro have teamed up for 'DropMix,' a music mixing trading card game. Players will be able to create unique mixes using songs such as '24K Magic' by Bruno Mars and 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen.
WikiLeaks Claims CIA Can Kill People By Hacking Cars: The Dangers Of Modern Auto Tech
The documents uploaded by WikiLeaks on the alleged hacking tools of the CIA revealed that the agency can supposedly breach the control systems of vehicle to carry out undetectable assassinations. Should the public worry?
Quake Champions Goes Free-To-Play, With Option To Purchase All Characters: Good For The Game?
The game's creative director revealed that 'Quake Champions' will be a free-to-play game, with a for-pay option. Is this a good business model for the latest installment in the long-running shooter franchise?
Nintendo Switch Predicted To Sell 8 Million Units By Q1'18: Can Nintendo Sustain Momentum?
The Nintendo Switch is predicted to sell 8 million units by the end of the first quarter of 2018. The hybrid console has had a successful launch, but will it be able to sustain momentum through the holiday shopping season?
Blizzard Will Start Banning 'Overwatch' Players Who Farm XP In Custom Games While Inactive
Players have abused the new Game Browser feature of 'Overwatch' to gain experience points while inactive. This has disappointed game director Jeff Kaplan, who has called out to the community to prevent such activity from becoming rampant.
The 55-Inch Google Jamboard Will Come With A $5,000 Price Tag: Is It Worth It?
Google has revealed that the 55-inch, enterprise-focused Jamboard will be released in May with a $4,999 price tag. Will it be a worthy purchase for businesses, or should they go with the Microsoft Surface Hub?
Symmetra Of 'Overwatch' Confirmed To Be On The Autism Spectrum By Game Director's Letter To Player
'Overwatch' game director Jeff Kaplan revealed through a letter to a player that Symmetra has autism. Kaplan's letter confirmed speculations that started after 'A Better World' comic was released last year.
Google Hangouts Rebooted Into Slack, Microsoft Teams Competitor: Here's What Hangouts Chat Offers
Google has divided Hangouts into two parts, namely Hangouts Meet and Hangouts Chat. Hangouts Chat is groomed as a Slack and Microsoft Teams competitor, and here is what the app offers to enterprise customers.
Alphabet's Nest Working On New Smart Home Devices: Cheaper Smart Thermostat, Home Alarm System, And More
Smart home unit Nest has fallen short in delivering the promised plans of expansion under Alphabet. It seems that Nest is now looking to pull itself out of its struggles, as the business is working on several new devices.
Uber Vows To End Usage Of 'Greyball' Tool To Bypass Regulators As Controversies Pile Up
Uber, which has admitted to the existence of Greyball, launched a review on the controversial tool and vowed to end its usage to bypass regulators. The ride-hailing company, however, is also currently facing several other issues.
Massive 'No Man's Sky' Path Finder Update Launched: Exocraft Vehicles, Permadeath Mode, Base Sharing, And More
Hello Games has released the Path Finder Update for 'No Man's Sky,' introducing a host of new features such as Exocraft vehicles, a Permadeath mode, and Base Sharing. Will these be enough to win back disappointed players?
Destiny's Age Of Triumph Update Will Bring Back All Raids, Boosted To Max Light Level
Bungie will bring back all the raids of 'Destiny' with the upcoming 'Age of Triumph' update. In addition, players will be given access to the biggest record book yet for the space shooter.
New 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Multiplayer Details Surface: Free Maps, Missions, And Strike Teams
As the launch of 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' draws near, more details about the game have surfaced. For the space shooter's multiplayer mode, all post-release maps will be free, and there will be new Missions and Strike Teams features.
Yellow Taxi Cabs Are Safer From Accidents Compared With Blue Ones, Research Claims
A study by researchers from the National University of Singapore found that yellow taxis have lower accident rates compared with blue taxis. The higher visibility of the yellow taxi cabs is tagged as the primary reason why they are safer.
No Man's Sky Path Finder Update Will Introduce Vehicle For Easier Planet Exploration
Hello Games announced that it will be adding a planetary exploration vehicle to 'No Man's Sky' in the Path Finder Update coming later this week. What else is coming to the controversial space exploration game?
WikiLeaks Exposes CIA Spying Tools: Smartphones, Computers, Even Internet-Connected TVs Compromised
WikiLeaks has uploaded Vault 7, which are thousands of documents that claim to expose the hacking tools used by the Central Intelligence Agency. The general public, however, should not hit the panic button just yet.
New 'Overwatch' Update Buffs Junkrat, Sombra, Winston, And Zenyatta: Nerfs Ana And Still PTR-Only Orisa
A new update to the 'Overwatch' PTR buffed Junkrat, Sombra, Winston, and Zenyatta while nerfing Ana and the new hero Orisa. The launch of Orisa into the main game and consoles has also been delayed.
Apple Plans To Have OLED Displays In All iPhones By 2019
Rumors claim that Apple will unveil an ultra-premium iPhone 8 this year with OLED displays. A new report claims that OLED screens will be a big part of the company's future, with all iPhones to feature the technology by 2019.
Trials For 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Will Include Single Player And Multiplayer: Here Are The Details
'Mass Effect: Andromeda' producer Fernando Melo revealed details regarding the EA Access and Origin Access trials of the upcoming space shooter. Both the single-player and multiplayer modes will be available in the trials, but with limitations.
'Nier: Automata' Review Roundup: An Open-World Action RPG That Should Be Considered An Instant Classic
'Nier: Automata' offers players several game modes, a very polished combat system, a thought-provoking story ,and an engaging soundtrack. The open-world action RPG is definitely in the running to be considered an instant classic for the PlayStation 4 and PC.
The Last 'Destiny' Update Will Feature A Return To The Vault Of Glass
The teaser for 'Age of Triumph' hints at a return to the Vault of Glass, which is the very first raid for 'Destiny.' The video also reveals when the details for the last update for the game will be unveiled.
Microsoft Claims Future Windows 10 Updates Will Need Up To 65 Percent Less Space
Microsoft revealed that future updates to the Windows 10 operating system will need up to 65 percent less space. However, this benefit will only be experienced by participants of the Windows Insider program.
Google Chromebooks Beating Apple iPads, Macs In US Classrooms: New HP Chromebook For Education Unveiled
Over the past few years, Google has been taking away the market share of Apple in the education sector. The accomplishment is made possible by the Chrome OS-powered Chromebooks, such as the new one by HP that was recently unveiled.
Riot Games Won $10 Million Lawsuit Against 'League Of Legends' Cheat Makers
Riot Games was awarded $10 million after winning a lawsuit against LeagueSharp, creators of cheating tools for 'League of Legends.' The court decision will hopefully dissuade cheat makers away from the online multiplayer game.
Facebook Rolls Out 'Disputed' Tag For Fake News On Social Network: How Does It Work?
Facebook has rolled out a new flagging system that will mark fake news as 'disputed' articles. Is the new tool the solution to fake news, or does it fall short on eliminating the issue within the social network?
Orisa Bug On 'Overwatch' PTR Makes Her Supercharger Ultimate Unstoppable: Here's How To Do It
Orisa, the newest hero for 'Overwatch,' is now available for players to try out in the game's Public Test Region. However, there is currently a bug affecting her Supercharger ultimate that makes the device unstoppable.
