Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Samsung Galaxy S8 Will Have AI Running In All Native Apps: How Will It Work With Google Assistant?
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 will use the Bixby digital assistant in almost all its native apps. However, with Google pushing for the Google Assistant in Android devices, there will certainly be a clash between the two AI-powered software.
Blizzard To Celebrate 20 Years Of 'Diablo' Through Events On 'World Of Warcraft,' 'Hearthstone,' 'Overwatch,' 'StarCraft II,' And 'Heroes Of The Storm'
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Diablo,' Blizzard will launch special in-game events and items in its other titles. This will be in addition to The Darkening of Tristram, which will be coming to 'Diablo III: Reaper of Souls' players.
Lucasfilm Explains How 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Revived Faces From The Past (Warning: Spoilers)
Lucasfilm explained the decision and technology behind one of the controversial moves made for 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.' The move was questioned by die-hard fans and critics alike on whether it was ethical to do.
Amazon Digital Day Sale To Launch On Dec. 30: Here Are Some Of The Apps, Video Games, And Movies That Will Be Offered
Amazon will launch the first-ever Digital Day sale on Dec. 30. Why is there a need to have such an event, and what will be offered in the one-day sale?
Some AirPods Users Having Battery Drain Problems With The Charging Case: What Is Apple Doing To Fix This?
Some AirPods users are experiencing battery drain problems with the charging case of the wireless earphones. Is there anything that affected customers can do to fix the problem?
Is An SNES Classic Edition On The Way? Nintendo Trademark Hints At The NES Classic Edition Follow-Up
A trademark filing for an SNES controller hints that Nintendo is already working on the SNES Classic Edition. When will the follow-up to the NES Classic Edition likely to be released?
HTC Vive $100 Off For A Limited Time: Buy It For $699 At The HTC Store And Amazon, But Microsoft Has An Even Better Offer
The HTC Vive has received a limited-time discount of $100, taking the price of the virtual reality headset down to $699. The offer can be availed through the HTC Store, Amazon, or the Microsoft Store.
HandBrake Finally Out Of Beta After 13 Years: What Does Version 1.0.0 Of The Video Format Converter Offer?
HandBrake, the go-to software for converting videos from one format to another, has finally released version 1.0.0 after 13 years in beta status. What does HandBrake 1.0.0 offer to users?
Leaked Asus Chromebook C302CA Packs Intel Core m3, 4 GB RAM And USB-C For $499: Is This A MacBook Killer?
The Asus Chromebook C302CA was leaked through a Newegg listing. The laptop is not the direct successor of the popular Asus Chromebook Flip, but it might have what it takes to draw customers away from the more expensive Apple MacBook.
Did You Get A Drone For Christmas? Here's How To Fly Drones Safely And Legally
Drones are amazing little machines that can do both good and bad for its owners. For those who received their first drone for the holidays, here is a quick guide on how to safely and legally fly your unmanned aerial vehicles.
CES 2017 Preview: What Are The Expected Trends And New Devices At The Upcoming Event?
The annual Consumer Electronics Show is coming soon, with CES 2017 to run from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8. Here are the expected trends for the annual event, along with some of the new products that will be showcased.
Nokia D1, Nokia E1 Sketches Leak: What Do The Images Tell Us About The Upcoming Smartphones?
Sketches of the upcoming Nokia D1 and Nokai E1 were leaked, revealing two devices that look similar. However, there are a few important differences between the two smartphones, which are said to be unveiled in the first quarter of 2017.
Final Fantasy XV's Prompto Gives A Special Holiday Message To Young Fan For The Perfect Christmas Gift
Robbie Daymond, the voice actor for Prompto from 'Final Fantasy XV,' recorded a personalized holiday message for a young fan named Euphrates. The girl giggled and laughed upon hearing the message but was later found to be hiding happy tears.
PlayStation VR Users Now Have Access To Jaunt: What Does The VR Streaming App Offer?
Streaming app Jaunt is now finally supported by PlayStation VR. Through the app, users will be able to watch more than 150 virtual reality videos, including the award-winning 'Invasion,' 'Shaq Goes to Cuba,' 'Escape The Living Dead,' and the 'Pure McCartney Experience.'
Apple Releases First Research Paper On Artificial Intelligence: Is The Secretive Company Finally Opening Up?
Apple has published its first research paper, which focuses on artificial intelligence. For some, the important part of the news is that Apple published a paper at all, given the company's secretive nature.
OurMine Hacks Sony Music, Bob Dylan Twitter Accounts To Falsely Proclaim Britney Spears Is Dead
Hacking group OurMine infiltrated the official Twitter accounts of Sony Music and Bob Dylan. The hacked accounts falsely tweeted that singer Britney Spears has died, sending netizens into a rampage to find out if the news was true.
Old School Gamers Had A Good 2016: Here Are The Top Retro Video Game Stories Of The Year
The year 2016 was a great one for old school gamers. Among the top retro video game stories of 2016 are the ports of several popular games to modern platforms and the hype surrounding the NES Classic Edition.
NBA Teams Up With NextVR: Here's How Basketball Fans Can Watch NBA Games In Virtual Reality
The NBA has teamed up with NextVR to allow basketball fans to watch the games of their favorite teams in virtual reality. Here are the details of the partnership and how to watch NBA games in VR.
Blizzard Gives All 'Overwatch' Players 5 Free Winter Loot Boxes For Christmas: Open Them Before They Expire!
As a way to express its gratitude to players, Blizzard has given away five free Winter Wonderland loot boxes to all active 'Overwatch' accounts. The multiplayer shooter has had a good year, and its success will likely continue into 2017.
'Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood' New Details Unveiled: Release Date, New Red Mage Job, 'Return To Ivalice' Raid, And More
Square Enix has unveiled new details regarding the upcoming 'Stormblood' expansion for 'Final Fantasy XIV.' Among the revealed information is the arrival of the Red Mage class, two new raids, and the expected release date.
Fitbit Withdraws Patent Complaint To Prevent Jawbone Products From Entering the US: A Christmas Gift Or Something Else?
Fitbit has withdrawn its patent case that seeks to block the entry of rival fitness tracker maker Jawbone's products into the United States. The move is revealed just before Christmas, but it is nowhere near being a gift.
Snap Inc. Gets Better At Augmented Reality With Up To $40 Million Purchase Of Israeli Company
Snap Inc. quietly acquired Israeli startup Cimagine for up to $40 million, boosting its augmented reality division. The purchase caps off a busy year for the company, in which it rebranded from Snapchat and launched the massively popular Spectacles.
Best Upcoming Movies 2017: 'Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2,' 'Wonder Woman,' 'Spider-Man: Homecoming,' 'Justice League,' 'Thor: Ragnarok,' And Many More
The year 2016 was filled with many gems in the cinematic industry, but next year certainly looks like it will be a good one for movies. Among the best upcoming movies of 2017 are 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' and 'Justice League.'
Moto X Pure Edition Spotted On GFXBench With Android 7.1.1 Nougat: OS Update Coming Soon?
The Moto X Pure Edition was spotted on GFXBench running Android 7.1.1 Nougat. It seems that the operating system update is coming soon for the smartphone and its cousin, the Moto X Play.
Mozilla Says Firefox Will Support Windows XP, Vista Until September 2017 At Least: Maybe You Should Upgrade Your OS By Then?
Mozilla's Firefox browser will release security updates for Windows XP and Windows Vista until September 2017. Users with computers still on these operating systems, however, are recommended to upgrade their machines.
'Star Citizen' Switches To Amazon Game Engine After Over 4 Years In Development
'Star Citizen,' the spiritual successor to the 'Wing Commander' series and the single biggest crowdfunding initiative of all time, is switching its game engine after over four years in development.
Next-Gen iPad Launch Could Be Delayed Beyond March 2017 Due To Apple Supply Chain Issue
The launch of the next-generation iPad could be delayed beyond March 2017 due to issues in Apple's supply chain. It was reported that the 10nm process of TSMC has returned lower-than-expected yield rate, which is the cause of the problem.
Cyanogen To Shut Down On Dec. 31: What Will Happen To Cyanogen OS-Powered Smartphones?
After layoffs, a corporate reshuffling and a shift in direction, Cyanogen is finally shutting down by Dec. 31. What will happen to devices that are powered by the Cyanogen OS?
Tesla Motors Adds Two Easter Eggs In Latest Software Update: Here's How To Activate A Holiday Light Show Or Transform Into A Spacecraft To Mars
Tesla Motors added two easter eggs to its electric vehicles. The first one launches a holiday lights and music show on the Model X, while the second one transforms the Model X or Model S into a spacecraft to Mars.
FBI Launched Probe Into FDIC Hack: Was China Really Behind The Security Breach?
A Reuters report revealed that the FBI has launched an investigation into the security breaches that had affected the FDIC starting 2010. The hackers behind the attacks were said to be sponsored by the Chinese military.
