Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Facebook And Instagram Will Now Show How Much Time You've Wasted On Them
Facebook and Instagram started rolling out new tools that will show users how much time they have spent on the apps. The tools, which will include ways to limit usage, will look to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction.
Free PlayStation Plus Games For August 2018: Open-World 'Mafia III' And Survival Horror 'Dead By Daylight' For PlayStation 4
PlayStation Plus subscribers will be able to download eight free games for August 2018. Headlining the month are the open-world crime drama 'Mafia III' and the multiplayer survival horror game 'Dead by Daylight' for the PlayStation 4.
Huawei Beats Apple In Sales, Now 2nd Behind Samsung And Catching Up Fast
Huawei shipped more smartphones in the second quarter compared to Apple. The Chinese mobile phone manufacturer is now No. 2 in the world, and is rapidly catching up to market leader Samsung.
New Facebook Feature Will Let Users Compete In Singing Contests
Researcher Jane Manchun Wong discovered code in the Facebook app that refers to an upcoming feature named Talent Show. The feature will allow users to sing to certain songs, and then send in their videos to compete with others.
HP Bug Bounty Program Will Pay Up To $10,000 For Hacking Printers
The HP bug bounty program, the first of its kind in the printer industry, is offering as much as $10,000. Hackers who sign up look for software vulnerabilities, which attackers may use to infiltrate wider networks.
Man Loses All Limbs After Getting Rare Blood Infection From Dog Licking
A man from Wisconsin lost all four limbs to amputation after contracting an infection from bacteria known as capnocytophaga. The man's body reacted aggressively with a rapid drop in blood pressure, causing circulation in his limbs to quickly decline.
Apple Pay Will Be Available In CVS And 7-Eleven Stores Later This Year
CVS pharmacies and 7-Eleven convenience stores will soon support Apple Pay. The two companies used to be members of the Merchant Customer Exchange, an alliance that opposed the adoption of tap-to-pay services.
Dehydration Affects Mental Performance, So Try Drinking Water If You Can't Focus
A new study from Georgia Tech revealed that dehydration affects mental performance. People who are finding it hard to focus or struggling with motor coordination may want to try drinking water to see if it helps.
2018 iPhone Leaks: Here's Our First Look At The iPhone X Plus And Budget iPhone X
Infamous leaker Benjamin Geskin uploaded pictures that allegedly show dummy units of the iPhone X Plus and the budget iPhone X. The two 2018 iPhone models look very similar to the current iPhone X, but with certain differences.
Free Amazon Echo Spot? Apparently Too Good To Be True
For a brief time, the white version of the Amazon Echo Spot was listed at $0. Unfortunately for customers who were able to order the free smart speaker, the offer was too good to be true.
Mozilla Firefox Rebranding In The Works With Lots Of New Logos: Which Ones Do You Like?
Mozilla Firefox is rebranding to include in its identity not just the web browser, but also the variety of internet products that it offers. Mozilla revealed two design systems of 12 icons each to show what it is talking about.
Teen Suffers 2nd Degree Burns From The Hot Water Challenge, Another Stupid Internet Craze
The Hot Water Challenge, which has been around for years, claimed a new victim in a 15-year-old teenager from Indiana. The teen suffered second-degree burns to his chest, back, and face after a prank gone wrong.
London Spitfire Takes Home 1st Overwatch League Championship In Sold Out Barclays Center
The London Spitfire have emerged as the first Overwatch League champions, beating the Philadelphia Fusion in two sets. The Grand Finals were held in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the home team New York Excelsior watching from the sidelines.
Magic: The Gathering Card Sold For $87,672 On eBay: What Made The Piece Of Cardboard So Expensive?
Black Lotus, a card from the Alpha set of the 'Magic: The Gathering' trading card game, was sold in an eBay auction for $87,672. What made the piece of cardboard reach such an exorbitant price?
New Google Pixel 3 Leaks: Photos Of White Variant, Pixel Stand, And Wireless Charging
The latest Google Pixel 3 rumors and leaks reveal more information about the upcoming Android smartphone. They include photos of the Pixel 3 Clearly White variant, the Pixel Stand accessory, and the wireless charging feature.
Free Xbox Games With Gold For August 2018: 'For Honor' On Xbox One, 'Dead Space 3' On Xbox 360
For August 2018, the free Xbox Games with Gold for the Xbox One are 'For Honor' and 'Forza Horizon 2.' For the Xbox 360, they are 'Dead Space 3' and 'Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.'
Liquid Water On Mars Detected Underneath Polar Ice Cap: Game Changer In Search For Alien Life
A team of scientists have detected a lake of liquid water underneath Mars' south pole. The anomaly was detected by MARSIS, an instrument on the European Space Agency's Mars Express spacecraft, and it took years to validate the discovery.
Xbox Adaptive Controller, Designed For Gamers With Disabilities, Will Not Come In Usual Packaging
Microsoft designed the Xbox Adaptive Controller, which was announced at E3 2018, for gamers with disabilities. The groundbreaking device will come with special packaging that will also be accessible for disabled gamers.
PUBG Mobile Update 0.7.0 Adds Fast-Paced War Mode And Clan System
The new 'PUBG Mobile' update adds War Mode and a clan system to the Battle Royale game. Version 0.7.0 comes just a month after version 0.6.0, showing that Tencent and PUBG Corp. are serious about keeping players engaged and interested.
Google, After Proving That Physical Security Keys Work Wonders, Will Soon Start Selling One
Google claimed that none of its employees have been victimized by a phishing attack since they started using physical security keys. Google believes in the device so much that it will soon start selling its own, the Titan Security Key.
Surprise 'Metal Gear Solid V' Update Will Let You Play As Quiet In FOB Missions
An unexpected 'Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain' update added Quiet as a playable character in FOB missions. The scantily clad sniper is one of the game's most powerful characters, with her extreme agility and cloaking skill.
Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit Allows Kids To Create Their Own Magic Wands
The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit combines the magical 'Harry Potter' franchise with coding education for children. Through the system, kids will be able to create their own spells, with a wand that contains a small computer and electronic sensors.
11 Babies Dead In Drug Trial That Gave Viagra To Pregnant Women
A Viagra drug trial involving pregnant women has gone wrong, resulting in the death of 11 babies due to lung problems. The erectile dysfunction drug was supposed to help promote better blood flow to underdeveloped placentas.
Commodore 64 Mini US Release Date Revealed: Will It Succeed Like The NES And SNES Classic Edition?
The Commodore 64 Mini will finally arrive to the United States in a few months. The retro console was inspired by Nintendo's NES Classic Edition and SNES Classic Edition, but it remains to be seen how well it will do.
The Next Xbox Console Will Come In 2 Versions: The Traditional Hardware And The Streaming Box
Microsoft is reportedly working on two versions of the next-generation Xbox console, codenamed Xbox Scarlett. The first version is the traditional hardware, while the second version is a cloud-only model focused on the upcoming Xbox video game streaming service.
The Moon May Have Supported Life 4 Billion Years Ago, Scientists Say
Scientists identified two periods in the distant past when the moon may have supported life. A study based on the analysis of rock and soil samples showed that the moon is not as dry as previously thought.
No Google Employee Has Fallen Prey To Phishing Since They Started Using These $20 Devices
Physical security keys, such as Yubico's YubiKey Security Key, have protected all Google employees from phishing attacks since early 2017. Here is how the $20 devices work as an alternative approach to two-factor authentication.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Price Will Likely Start At $1,000, Says New Leak
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be more expensive than the Galaxy Note 8, according to a new leak from Europe. The smartphone's starting price may reach four figures, like Apple's iPhone X.
Nintendo Escalates Fight Against Piracy, Files Lawsuit Against 2 Major ROM Websites
Nintendo filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against LoveROMs and LoveRETRO, which are major online sources for ROMs of games for classic Nintendo consoles such as the NES and SNES. The legal action follows Nintendo's attempt to curb Nintendo Switch piracy.
iPhone Banned In India? It May Happen, If Apple Doesn't Give In To The Government
Apple is struggling with iPhone sales in India, but it may face an even bigger issue soon. The government may ban iPhones if Apple continues to refuse approval for an anti-spam app developed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
