Articles by Aaron Mamiit
New MacBook Pro Finally Receives Consumer Reports Recommendation, Because Apple Really Wants It
Apple went through a lot of trouble to acquire a Consumer Reports recommendation for the 2016 MacBook Pro. The publication initially deprived the laptop of a recommendation due to its inconsistent results in battery life testing.
Amazon To Pay C$1.1 Million To Settle Misleading Pricing Case In Canada
Amazon will pay C$1.1 million to settle a two-year investigation on the online retail company's misleading pricing practices. Canada's Competition Bureau found that Amazon compared the prices of its products to listings with higher prices to suggest that they were bargains.
'Battlefield 1' Players Are Being Banned For Being Too Good At The Game: Investigations Are Now Underway
Skilled 'Battlefield 1' players have found themselves banned from the game for being too good. The wrongful bans are now under investigation, but great players should tone down in showing off their skills for now.
Nintendo Switch Preorders Will Launch Jan. 13 In New York, But In Limited Quantity: Uh-Oh, Supply Shortage?
The Nintendo New York store will launch preorders for the Nintendo Switch on Jan. 13, but in limited quantity. Does this signal a supply shortage for the upcoming hybrid console?
Uber Can Now Connect To Your iOS Calendar To Suggest Destinations: Here's How To Use The Feature
Uber has rolled out Calendar Shortcuts to the iOS version of its app. The feature allows users to request for rides easier and quicker, as destinations stored in their Calendar app will be shown in Uber's main screen.
JetBlue Launches Free Satellite Wi-Fi On All Local Flights: Was The Wait For Fly-Fi Worth It?
JetBlue has rolled out Fly-Fi to all local flights, offering passengers free satellite Wi-Fi connections with speeds of up to 20 Mbps per device. Was the wait for the service, first announced in December 2013, worth it?
'The Sims 4' To Add Vampires, Forgotten Hollow World And Creepy Objects In Upcoming Game Pack
Vampires are coming to 'The Sims 4' through a new game pack to be released on Jan. 24. Vampires in the life simulation game come with special powers and will be right at home in Forgotten Hollow, a new world.
New Samsung Battery For Electric Vehicles Promises Over 300 Miles Of Range On Just 20 Minutes Of Charging
Samsung SDI, the battery division of Samsung, unveiled a new battery for electric vehicles at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The battery looks to solve the concern of range anxiety among consumers.
Nintendo Switch Leaks Continue: Launch Games Lineup, 'Pokémon Stars' Confirmation, 'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Skin, And More
Rumors and leaks continue to pile up for the Nintendo Switch, including the supposed list of launch games for the hybrid console. The official details for the device will soon be known through the presentation on Jan. 12.
'Final Fantasy VII' Remake Rumored To Have 2017 Release Date For PlayStation 4 And Xbox One
For excited gamers, updates on the 'Final Fantasy VII' remake have been too few and far in between. However, a new rumor claims that the title will be released on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this year.
Tokens Of Next Monopoly Game To Be Decided By Fans Through Online Voting: Here Are The 64 Choices
Hasbro has decided to do an online vote for the eight tokens of the next Monopoly game. In addition to the eight current pieces, other options include the T-Rex, a pair of race cars, and a variety of emojis.
Apple Pinpoints Reasons Behind Failed Consumer Reports Recommendation For MacBook Pro: Faulty Testing Method, Bug In Safari
Apple has pinpointed the reasons why the new MacBook Pro did not receive a recommendation from Consumer Reports. According to Apple, the publication's testing was flawed, and that it triggered a bug in Safari.
Alibaba Looks To Create 1 Million New Jobs In US, Billionaire Founder Jack Ma Tells Trump
Jack Ma, the billionaire founder of the Alibaba Group, had a 'great meeting' with President-elect Donald Trump. Alibaba is looking to create 1 million new jobs in the United States.
Oculus Ready PCs Starting To Become More Affordable: Gamer Ultra VR Tower Only $500 In Bundle With Oculus Rift
CyberPowerPC's Gamer Ultra VR desktop PC, which is capable of supporting the Oculus Rift, has a price tag of $650. However, it only costs $500 when bundled with the $600 virtual reality headset.
The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is The Microbus Concept That Needs To Happen: All-Electric, Self-Driving Mode, And Customizable Interiors
Volkswagen unveiled the I.D. Buzz microbus concept at the 2017 North American International Auto Show. The vehicle is more than just a modernized microbus, as it is all-electric, has a self-driving mode, and comes with customizable interiors.
Microsoft Pulls The Plug On Xbox One Exclusive 'Scalebound': Why Was The Dragon Action Game Canceled?
Microsoft has canceled 'Scalebound,' the dragon-focused action-adventure game being developed as an Xbox One exclusive. It is unclear whether the title, originally announced in 2014, will be revived by its developer, Platinum Games.
Twitter Suspends Martin Shkreli For Harassment Of Freelance Journalist: Here's What Happened
The Twitter account of Martin Shkreli was suspended due to his targeted harassment of freelance journalist Lauren Duca. Here is what the "Pharma Bro" did to warrant the suspension.
'Rocket League' Is The Most Downloaded PlayStation 4 Game Of 2016: Here's The Rest Of The Top 20
Vehicular soccer game 'Rocket League' was revealed to be the most downloaded PlayStation 4 game of 2016 for North America and Europe. The independent title beat 'Battlefield 1' and 'Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition' for the honor.
Russia Demands Apple And Google To Remove Blocked LinkedIn From Local App Stores
Russia demanded Apple and Google to take down the app of Microsoft-owned LinkedIn from the country's app stores. LinkedIn's website was blocked by Russia in November of last year, as the service was said to have violated data localization laws.
Misfit Vapor Unveiled At CES 2017: Smartwatch With Round AMOLED Touchscreen, Two-Day Battery Life, And Its Own OS For $199
Wearable maker Misfit, which was acquired by luxury watch brand Fossil Group in 2015, has unveiled its first touchscreen smartwatch at CES 2017. Named the Misfit Vapor, the device is powered by Misfit's own operating system.
Gamers Can Soon Also Use The Steam Controller Interface For Xbox Controllers: Great Move, Valve
The latest Steam Client Beta Update enables the interface of the Steam Controller to work with Xbox controllers. The move is leading toward a future wherein gamers can use any controller for all Steam games.
'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Will Be A Launch Title For The Nintendo Switch
It was previously reported that 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' will not be ready when the Nintendo Switch is released in March. However, sources claim that the game will be a launch title for the hybrid console.
Xiaomi Shows Off Ultra-Thin Mi TV 4 At CES 2017: This Modular TV Is 30 Percent Thinner Than The iPhone
In its first appearance at the annual event, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi TV 4, an ultra-thin TV that is only 4.9 millimeters at its thinnest point. The TV is also modular, allowing users to upgrade components easily.
T-Mobile ONE Unlimited Plan No Longer Has Extra Fees And Taxes, Offers $10 Credit For Low-Data Users
At CES 2017, T-Mobile CEO John Legere revealed that the company is going all-in on its T-Mobile ONE plan. The Un-carrier Next presentation highlighted several changes coming to the carrier and the unlimited data plan.
'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Release Date Finally Announced; Gameplay Video Shown Off At CES 2017
BioWare has finally announced the official release date for the highly anticipated 'Mass Effect: Andromeda.' Gameplay footage for the space RPG was also shown off at CES 2017, further drumming up excitement among fans of the franchise.
ZTE Unveils Crowdsourced Smartphone Hawkeye At CES 2017: Kickstarter Campaign Launched For The Eye-Tracking, Self-Adhesive Device
At CES 2017, ZTE unveiled the Hawkeye, which is the world's first crowdsourced smartphone. Preorders for the eye-tracking, self-adhesive device can now be sent in through its Kickstarter page for the special price of $199.
Samsung Opens CES 2017 Press Conference With Galaxy Note 7 Apology: Cause Of Explosions Soon To Be Revealed
Samsung opened its CES 2017 press conference with Samsung Electronics America President and COO Tim Baxter apologizing for the Galaxy Note 7 debacle. Baxter promised that the results of the investigation into the explosions will soon be released.
Tesla Motors' $5 Billion Gigafactory Now Online: World's Biggest Factory Starts Battery Production
The $5 billion Gigafactory is now online as Tesla Motors has initiated the mass production of lithium-ion battery cells at the facility. The move was made despite the fact that less than 30 percent of the Gigafactory's structure is completed.
Apple Forced To Take Down New York Times App In China, And Here's Why
Apple was forced to take down news apps created by The New York Times from China's App Store. Who requested for the apps to be pulled out, and what was the reason behind the order?
Puzzle-Adventure Game 'Rime' No Longer PS4 Exclusive, Will Be Released For PC, Xbox One, And Nintendo Switch
The long-anticipated 'Rime,' no longer an exclusive PlayStation 4 title, will also be released for the PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. The puzzle-adventure game will be released in May, according to developer Tequila Works.
