Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Is 'Pokémon GO' No Longer Coming To The Apple Watch? Niantic Answers After Cancellation Email Circulates
An image of an email supposedly coming from a representative of developer Niantic Labs claims that 'Pokémon GO' is no longer coming to the Apple Watch. Niantic Labs has now released an official statement regarding the matter.
If Donald Trump Will Really Build A Muslim Registry, Count These Companies Out: Google, Apple, Uber, Facebook, And Microsoft, Among Many Others
Several tech companies have said that they will not participate in the creation of the Muslim registry that President-elect Donald Trump proposed during his campaign. Among the companies are Google, Apple, Uber, Facebook, and Microsoft.
'Final Fantasy XV' To Add New Game Plus Next Week In Free Update; Holiday Pack DLC Also On The Way With New Items
Square Enix will release a free update for 'Final Fantasy XV' on Dec. 22 that will add a New Game Plus mode. The update will launch alongside the Holiday Pack DLC, which contains new items for players to enjoy.
Facebook Aquila Internet Drone Crashed On Its First Test Flight: Investigation Reveals What Caused The Rough Landing
Facebook's internet-beaming Aquila drone had its first test flight in June, which ended with a crash landing. An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed the cause of the incident.
Vine Will Live On, But Will Be Rebranded As Vine Camera: What This Means And How You Can Prepare For It
Twitter will still be pushing through with the shutdown of Vine, but its app will be rebranded into Vine Camera in January. Users who would like to save vines should do so now, through the app or the Vine website.
Uber To Keep On Testing Self-Driving Vehicles In San Francisco Despite Being Told By California DMV To Stop
Uber started testing self-driving cars in San Francisco earlier in the week. The California DMV has ordered the company to stop due to not having secured the necessary permits, but Uber will not pull its cars off the road.
Nintendo Switch Patents Reveal Touchscreen, VR Headset, Alternate Controllers: Will All These Be Available Once The Hybrid Console Launches?
Several patent applications covering the Nintendo Switch reveal several interesting tidbits regarding the upcoming hybrid console. If all these features would be present in the device, Nintendo might have a blockbuster in its hands.
Verizon Changes Its Mind: Samsung Galaxy Note 7-Killing Update Will Roll Out On Jan. 5
Verizon initially refused to roll out an update that will disable charging for the Galaxy Note 7. The carrier has now backtracked on its controversial stance, as it agreed to launch the update on Jan. 5.
'Overwatch' Game Director Apologizes For Mei's 'Winter Wonderland' Legendary Skin Not Being Cool Enough
'Overwatch' players are not happy about the legendary skin that Mei received in the Winter Wonderland update. Game director Jeff Kaplan apologized, and then explained why they gave the maligned skin legendary status.
Twitch Launches IRL Category So That Streamers Can Broadcast Their Everyday Lives Away From Video Games
Twitch announced IRL as a new content category that will allow streamers to broadcast their everyday lives away from consoles and computers. The service also revealed that it will be launching mobile broadcasting from its mobile app next year.
The Latest Yahoo Security Breach Is The Worst One Yet, And Verizon Is Now Thinking Twice About That $4.8 Billion Acquisition
The new security breach revealed by Yahoo affects 1 billion users, but it is actually worse than it looks. Verizon, which offered to purchase Yahoo's online operations for $4.8 billion, is now seeking to change the terms of the acquisition.
Yahoo Reveals Another Security Breach: 1 Billion More User Accounts Compromised
Yahoo has identified another security breach on its systems that potentially compromises the data of at least 1 billion more users. With this latest development, is the acquisition of the company by Verizon now in doubt?
Facebook Is Thinking About Buying Original Video Content: Why Is The Social Network Considering Such A Move?
Facebook is in discussions to purchase original content from creative partners, including scripted shows, game shows, and sports shows. There is already a lot of video on the social network, so why is the company considering such a move?
Apple AirPods Now on eBay For As High As $1,590 As Shipping Estimates Slip To January: Is There Another Way To Buy The Wireless Earphones?
Listings for Apple's AirPods on eBay have prices reaching as high as $1,590, compared with the original price of $159. Is there another way to purchase the wireless earphones this holiday season?
First 'Final Fantasy XV' DLC Will Feature An Epic Fight Between Gladiolus And Gilgamesh
The first DLC for 'Final Fantasy XV,' Episode Gladiolus, will feature an epic fight between party strongman Gladiolus and classic Final Fantasy character Gilgamesh. The DLC will also open up new areas in the game.
First Major OnePlus 3T Update Rolls Out: T-Mobile Optimization, Battery Improvements, And Increased Stability, But No Android 7.0 Nougat
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 3.5.4 update for the OnePlus 3T, which brings a host of fixes and improvements to the smartphone. The update, however, still does not bring the device to Android 7.0 Nougat.
Sprint Subscribers With Flagship Smartphones Will Soon Get A Data Speed Boost Through A 'Hidden' Feature
Sprint will soon roll out an over-the-air update that will activate three-channel carrier aggregation, which will provide a data speed boost to subscribers with flagship smartphones. The feature is already active in the Sprint-exclusive HTC Bolt.
US Regulators Want Cars To 'Talk' To Each Other While On The Road: Will Vehicle-To-Vehicle Communication Tech Help Save Lives?
The Department of Transportation has proposed to equip new cars with vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems. The technology will allow vehicles to talk to one another, which could help in reducing the number of road accidents each year.
Snapchat Groups Rolls Out: Here's How To Send Snaps And Chats To Up To 16 Friends At Once
Snapchat Groups is a new feature that will allow users to send snaps and chats to up to 16 friends at once. Snapchat has also rolled out two new creative tools for users to enjoy.
This Redditor Was Able To Get Google's Daydream VR Platform Working On His Nexus 5X: Here's How He Did It
Redditor CharaNalaar was able to get the Daydream VR platform running on his Nexus 5X through a relatively simple process. It looks like the same method can be applied to all Android 7.0 Nougat smartphones, but should you do it?
'Overwatch' Winter Wonderland Now Live: Holiday Loot Boxes, Mei's Snowball Offensive, Winter Maps, And More!
Blizzard has released the Winter Wonderland update for 'Overwatch,' which will run until Jan. 2. The event offers holiday-themed items in loot boxes, 12 new character skins, and Mei's Snowball Offensive.
Alphabet Lowers Goals For Google Self-Driving Car Project: Plan For No Steering Wheels And Pedals In Vehicles Put On Hold
Alphabet is lowering its goals for Google's self-driving car project, according to a report from The Information. The team is said to be dropping its plan of developing fully self-driving vehicles that will not come with steering wheels and pedals.
Microsoft Slashes $50 Off All Xbox One Consoles And Bundles For The Holidays
Microsoft announced that it is slashing $50 off from the price of all Xbox One consoles and bundles for the holidays. The move mirrors the one recently made by Sony for the PlayStation 4 Slim.
Nintendo And Apple Like To Keep Things Simple, Says 'Super Mario' Creator Shigeru Miyamoto
Legendary developer Shigeri Miyamoto said that Nintendo and Apple share several philosophies between the two companies. One such philosophy is simplicity, which is heavily featured in the upcoming mobile game 'Super Mario Run'.
'My Horse Prince' Is A Hilarious Dating Sim Between An Anime Girl And A Horse With A Boy's Face
'My Horse Prince' is a hilarious dating sim that tells the story of a girl and a horse with a boy's face through an anime-style visual novel. The game is free to download for both iOS and Android devices.
Pixel XL Stock Refilled At Google Store: Order One Now Before They Run Out Again
Stocks of the Pixel XL smartphone have been refilled at the Google Store. Customers who are thinking about purchasing the larger variant of the Pixel might want to place their orders now before the device is sold out once again.
Apple Rolls Out 'Report Junk' Feature To Address iCloud Calendar Spam Problem: Now Available On iCloud.com
Apple has added a new Report Junk feature on iCloud.com to solve the iCloud calendar spam issue. Through the feature, calendar invites sent by unknown users can be classified as junk and deleted.
California Man Steals $5 Million From His Company, Spends $1 Million In Mobile App 'Game Of War'
A California man pleaded guilty to stealing almost $5 million from the company he worked for. Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising thing that he spent using the money was the mobile app Game of War, in which he spent $1 million.
Donald Trump To Hold Tech Summit This Week: Attendees Include Tim Cook, Sheryl Sandberg, Larry Page, Satya Nadella, And More Top Execs
President-elect Donald Trump will be meeting with top tech executives this week in New York City. Among the attendees of the event are Apple CEO Tim Cook, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Alphabet CEO Larry Page, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.
Final Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Update Rollout Dates Revealed: Say Goodbye To The Explosive Smartphone Before It Is Shut Down For Good
The release dates by carriers for the update that will disable charging for the Galaxy Note 7 have been revealed. Customers who have held on to the device have ample time to say goodbye to the powerful but dangerous smartphone.
