Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Google Ramps Up Crackdown On Fake News With 200 Publishers Banned: 1.7 Billion Bad Ads Taken Down In 2016
Google, in its ramping up of the crackdown on fake news, has permanently banned 200 publishers from its AdSense network. The company also took down 1.7 billion bad ads in 2016, double the number from the previous year.
Francis Ford Coppola's Epic Vietnam War Movie 'Apocalypse Now' Is Finally Becoming A Video Game
'Apocalypse Now,' the epic 1979 Vietnam War movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is finally becoming a video game. A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the project, which will blend a cinematic narrative with role-playing game mechanics.
Microsoft Provides More Details On Windows 10 Game Mode: FPS Increase By Up To 5 Percent, More Features On The Way
Microsoft has not fully explained the Windows 10 Game Mode, but more information has been released to give a clearer picture on what gamers can expect. For example, testing has resulted in frame rate improvements of up to 5 percent.
'Prey' To Release On May 5: New Gameplay Trailer Showcases Shapeshifting Abilities And Powerful Weapons
Bethesda has revealed a May 5 launch date for 'Prey,' the reimagining of the 2006 game with the same title. The publisher also released a new gameplay trailer for the first-person shooter, revealing shapeshifting abilities and some weapons.
GameStop Replenishes NES Classic Edition Stocks This Week: Get Yours Before They Are Sold Out Again!
GameStop announced that its retail stores will sell a limited number of NES Classic Edition units this week. Gamers should take this chance to buy the console, as Nintendo has not closed the gap between the device's demand and supply.
Apple To Release Find My Airpods Feature In iOS 10.3: Here's How It Will Work
Apple will be releasing a Find My AirPods feature in the upcoming iOS 10.3 update. This is the reason why the company inexplicably took down the Finder for AirPods app from the App Store earlier this month.
Apple Is Finally Adding The Night Shift Feature Of iOS to macOS To Help You Sleep Better
Apple will soon bring the Night Shift feature of the iOS to the macOS through the next update for the computer operating system. Night Shift adjusts the display settings of devices to help users sleep better at night.
Cisco To Acquire AppDynamics For $3.7 Billion: Software Maker Snapped Up Right Before IPO
Cisco has agreed to purchase software maker AppDynamics for $3.7 billion. The acquisition comes right before AppDynamics was supposed to go public in the first tech IPO for the year.
It Was Not Easy To Bring Capture The Flag To 'Overwatch': Is It Here To Stay?
The addition to 'Overwatch' of Capture the Rooster, based on the popular Capture the Flag game, came as a surprise to players. Is the new game mode here to stay?
ZTE Apologizes For Mid-Range Specs Of Self-Adhesive, Eye-Tracking Hawkeye After Disappointing Kickstarter Campaign
ZTE has apologized for incorporating mid-range specifications into the Hawkeye, the self-adhesive, eye-tracking device. Backers of the crowdsourced smartphone project expected the device to have flagship-level components, resulting in low support for its Kickstarter campaign.
'Resident Evil 7' Review Roundup: Franchise Revitalized As Horror Is Once Again The Focus
'Resident Evil 7' has launched with expectations of returning the long-running franchise to its glory days. With a return to the franchise's roots as a horror game, 'Resident Evil 7' delivers on its promise of revitalizing the series.
'Nokia Heart' Surfaces In Benchmarks: Is This A Cheaper, Less Powerful Variant Of the Nokia 6?
A device named the Nokia Heart has appeared in benchmarks on GFXBench. With the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor but lower specs everywhere else, the smartphone could be a cheaper and less powerful variant of the Nokia 6.
LG G6 Sneak Peek: Top Half Of Smartphone Revealed Ahead Of Feb. 26 Unveiling
An image showing the top half of the upcoming LG G6 has been acquired by The Verge. The smartphone is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Mobile World Congress through a company press event on Feb. 26.
Leaked Videos Spoil Details Of 'Year Of The Rooster' Event For 'Overwatch': New Capture The Flag Mode On The Way!
A pair of leaked trailers on 'Year of the Rooster' for 'Overwatch' revealed more details regarding the upcoming event. In addition to more event-specific skins, it was revealed that a Capture the Flag mode is coming to the multiplayer shooter.
Google Rolls Out Instant Apps Feature For Android: Download And Run Apps Without Installing Them
First announced in last year's I/O developer conference, Google has now rolled out the Instant App feature of Android for limited testing. The feature allows users to download and run apps without having to install them.
Yahoo Acquisition By Verizon Still Happening, Just Delayed Amid Fallout From Security Issues
Yahoo surpassed performance forecasts for the fourth quarter of 2016. This is a much-needed bright spot for the company, which has pushed back the completion of its sale to Verizon amid the fallout of several security issues.
Nintendo Switch Battery Analysis Reveals No Quick Charge Technology, Faster Charging Through Adapter Than On Dock
Will the battery of the Nintendo Switch be powerful enough to deliver the promise of a hybrid console? An analysis revealed that there is no quick charge technology, and that charging is faster through the AC adapter than its dock.
Samsung Releases Official Results Of Galaxy Note 7 Explosions Investigation: Two Kinds Of Batteries, Two Different Flaws
Samsung has finally released the official results of its investigation into the Galaxy Note 7 explosions. The probe revealed that there were two different flaws in the two kinds of batteries used for the controversial smartphone.
'Pokémon Sun' And 'Moon' Are Now The Fastest Selling Nintendo Games In History: Beat That, Switch
'Pokémon Sun' and 'Pokémon Moon' have claimed the title as fastest-selling games in Nintendo's history. The milestone revealed that the Nintendo 3DS is as popular as ever, increasing the pressure on the upcoming Nintendo Switch to meet expectations.
Sony To Sponsor Bootcamp For Girls Interested In Tech, Video Game Industries
To promote diversity in the technology and video games industries, Sony's PlayStation brand will sponsor a bootcamp for girls. The bootcamp, which will run for six weeks, is for girls aged 11 years old to 14 years old.
Lavabit, The Email Service Edward Snowden Used To Leak NSA Secrets, Has Been Revived
Lavabit, the secure email service that Edward Snowden used to leak details regarding the NSA's mass surveillance program, was shut down to prevent authorities from gaining access to Snowden's communications. After over three years, Lavabit, however, is now being revived.
Nintendo Switch To Sell 40 Million Units By The End Of 2020, Research Firm Says: What Do You Think?
DFC Intelligence believes that 40 million units of the Nintendo Switch will be sold by the end of 2020. However, the hybrid console will face hampered performance upon its launch due to availability and a weak launch games lineup.
Google Launches Instant Tethering Feature: Keep Your Android Devices Connected To The Internet Without Hassle
Google has started to roll out Instant Tethering, which would make it easy for users to keep their Android smartphones and tablets connected to the Internet. However, there's a catch for those interested in using the feature.
Samsung Investigation Blames Irregular Battery Size, Manufacturing Issues For Exploding Galaxy Note 7
A new report provides more detail on the results of Samsung's investigation into the causes of the Galaxy Note 7 explosions. According to the Wall Street Journal, the reasons are irregular battery sizes and manufacturing issues.
Qualcomm Under Siege: Apple Files $1 Billion Lawsuit Against Chip Maker For Inflated Royalty Payments
Apple has filed a $1 billion lawsuit against Qualcomm for unfair charges on royalties. The accusations come just days after the FTC filed a complaint against the chip maker for anti-competitive practices.
'Overwatch' Legendary Skins For 'Year Of The Rooster' Leaked: Winston As The Monkey King!
A leaked advertisement shows four legendary skins from the 'Year of the Rooster' event of 'Overwatch.' The skins are based on characters from the classic novel 'Journey to the West,' with Winston as Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
Is Apple's Wi-Fi Assist Using Up Too Much Data? Here's How To Check If The iOS Feature Is Out Of Control
Apple's Wi-Fi Assist has been controversial ever since it was added to iPhones. There have been reports that the feature uses up too much data, but there is a way to check if Wi-Fi Assist is out of control.
HTC Vive To Soon Get New Base Stations: Will That Drive Down The Price Of The VR Headset?
Valve will be releasing new base stations for the HTC Vive within the year. The second-generation base stations will likely be cheaper, which could drive down the price of the virtual reality system.
Uber Will Pay $20 Million To Settle FTC Allegations That It Misled Drivers On How Much They Can Earn
Uber has agreed to pay $20 million to settle complaints brought forward by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC alleged that the ride-sharing service exaggerated the earnings that its drivers can earn.
Ariana Grande Arrives On 'Final Fantasy Brave Exvius': Here's How To Unlock 'Dangerous Ariana'
The character based on pop star Ariana Grande that was previously reported for 'Final Fantasy Brave Exvius' is now available. Here is how to unlock 'Dangerous Ariana' as a permanent member of your party.
