Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Samsung Releases Full-Page Ads In Major US Newspapers To Apologize For Galaxy Note 7: Will Customers Trust The Brand Again?
Samsung released full-page advertisements on three major newspapers in the United States to apologize for the Galaxy Note 7 controversy. Will the ads be enough to win back the trust of customers?
Vine Still Has A Shot At Survival: Twitter Said To Be Looking For A Buyer
Twitter said that it will be shutting down Vine, but it seems that the six-second video platform is not dead yet. Twitter is reportedly looking through offers made by potential buyers and is hoping to reach a sale agreement soon.
Sombra Arrives On 'Overwatch' PTR: How Does The Hacker Hero Play, And What Are Her Skins?
Sombra has arrived on the Public Test Region of 'Overwatch,' allowing PC players to try out the new hacker hero. Here's a quick glimpse of how Sombra plays, along with her available skins.
New Google Play Store UI Starts Appearing In The Wild: Revamped Main Page, Larger Install Button For Apps And More
A few users are starting to see the planned changes coming to the user interface of the Google Play Store. Among the redesigned elements are the service's main page and the install button of apps.
Turtle Rock Releases Unfinished But Playable Campaign For 'Left 4 Dead': What Is It About And How To Download For Free
Original developer Turtle Rock Studios has released the final unfinished campaign for 'Left 4 Dead.' The campaign, while coming with issues, is completely playable and can be downloaded and installed for free.
'World Of Warcraft' Legacy Server Nostalrius Revival In The Works: Will Blizzard Do Something About It?
Nostalrius, the 'World of Warcraft' legacy server shut down by Blizzard earlier this year, is being revived. Blizzard has acknowledged the demand for legacy servers, but so far has not made significant progress on the project.
PlayStation 4 Pro Ready For Launch On Nov. 10: Here Are All The Specs, Features And Details You Need To Know
Sony is set to release the PlayStation 4 Pro on Nov. 10. Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about the upcoming $399 console, including its specs and launch games.
Another New MacBook Pro Problem: Tests Reveal Compatibility Issues With Current Thunderbolt 3 Devices
Accessory manufacturer Plugable discovered in tests that currently available Thunderbolt 3 devices are not compatible with Apple's new MacBook Pro computers. The reasoning behind Apple's decision to drop support for older Thunderbolt 3 devices remains unclear.
Facebook Keeps On Copying Snapchat: New WhatsApp Status Feature Will Be Like Instagram Stories, Which Is A Clone Of Snapchat Stories
Facebook is copying Snapchat again with WhatsApp Status, a feature being tested that resembles Snapchat Stories. Through Status, users can post customized images and videos which automatically disappear after 24 hours.
How Is The 'Diablo III' Necromancer Different From The Witch Doctor? A Preview Reveals Skeletons, Golems And Exploding Corpses
When "Diablo III" was launched, the Witch Doctor took the place of the Necromancer as the "creepy" class. With the Necromancer coming to the game, how will the two characters be different?
Google's DeepMind Takes On A Bigger Challenge: Can AI Be Tuned To Beat Humans In 'StarCraft II'?
After powering AlphaGo, which beat South Korean world Go champion Lee Sedol convincingly, the DeepMind team is taking on 'StarCraft II' as its next challenge. Will AI soon beat humans in the strategy game?
Samsung To Limit Galaxy Note 7 Charging To 60 Percent In The US: Please Have The Smartphone Replaced Now
Samsung will soon limit the charging capabilities of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States to only 60 percent. Customers who are still holding on to the smartphone should power it down and have it replaced.
Sombra Finally Unveiled As The New 'Overwatch' Hero: Check Out Her Reveal Trailer And Skills
Sombra has finally been unveiled as the newest playable character for 'Overwatch,' ending a months-long alternate reality game that frustrated gamers. Check out the animated short that introduced the hacker hero, along with her skills.
GoPro Q3 Revenue Falls 40 Percent: Struggling Company Needs Hero5 Camera And Karma Drone To Soar In The Holiday Season
GoPro continues to struggle, as it saw revenue drop by 40 percent in the third quarter. The company is hoping that the Hero5 cameras and the Karma drone will fuel a successful holiday quarter and a profitable 2017.
'Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare' From Windows Store Is Not Cross-Play Compatible With The Steam And Xbox One Versions
The Windows Store version of 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' is not compatible for cross-platform play with the Steam and Xbox One versions of the game. It seems the limitation was Activision's decision, but the reason behind it is unclear.
Adobe Developer Reveals Project VoCo: Software Will Function Like Photoshop, But For Audio
Adobe demonstrated the prototype of Project VoCo, a new audio editing software, at its MAX conference. The tool allows users to add words that are not part of the original file in the same voice of the speaker.
Unlocking The Google Pixel With A Voice Command Sounds Cool, But It Is A Security Problem: Here's How To Protect Yourself
The Google Pixel comes with the Trusted Voice feature, which allows owners to unlock the smartphone by saying "OK Google." The feature sounds cool, but it has been flagged as a potential security issue.
Mysterious Pinging Sound From Sea Floor Baffles Arctic Locals And Scientists: Submarines, Mining Operations Or Aliens?
There have been reports of a mysterious 'pinging' sound that is said to be coming from the Arctic sea floor. An investigation launched by the Canadian military returned no answers to the origin of the phenomenon.
Nintendo Switch Release Date, Price Revealed In Rumors: When Will The Hybrid Console Launch In Your Region, And How Much Will It Cost?
Rumors reveal a release date for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch, along with its price. If these rumors are true, Nintendo could be on its way to challenging Sony and Microsoft in the video game industry it once dominated.
Apple Marketing Boss Explains Why The New MacBook Pro Has No SD Card Slot, Among Other Changes
Apple SVP for worldwide marketing Philip Schiller defended the company's decision to remove the SD card slot for a camera memory card. He claims that the slot is 'cumbersome' and pointed to other technologies available to users.
Android Dominates Q3, Powers 88 Percent Of Smartphones Shipped In The Quarter: iOS Far Behind At 12 Percent
Google's Android is pulling away further from Apple's iOS in the global smartphone market. According to Strategy Analytics, 87.5 percent of smartphones shipped in the third quarter are powered by Android.
Square Enix Has Three 'Kingdom Hearts' Games Lined Up: Here's How To Understand The Confusing Titles
Square Enix has "Kingdom Hearts III," "Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix + HD 2.5 Remix" and "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue" lined up. If you are confused with the titles, here is a quick guide.
Microsoft HoloLens Heading To The Battlefield: Tech To Be Used By Ukraine Military Tank Commanders
Microsoft's augmented reality headset, the HoloLens, is heading to the battlefield after Limpid Armor created a helmet that utilizes the tech for tank commanders. Named the CRS, the helmet looks to increase the effectiveness of the war machines.
Apple Slashes Up To $200 Off On Storage Upgrades For Older Mac Computers
Apple has quietly reduced the prices to upgrade the storage of older Mac models by up to $200. The price cuts were made after the company unveiled the new MacBook Pro models.
Apple Should Have Named The New MacBook Pro Something Else: Perhaps The New MacBook Air Instead?
Power users and professionals are not happy with the new MacBook Pro models that Apple recently unveiled. Perhaps it would have been better if the computers were given the MacBook Air branding instead?
Galaxy S8 Specs Rumors: Upcoming Samsung Phone To Have A Face Of Over 90 Percent Screen
A report claims that over 90 percent of the face of the Galaxy S8 will be taken up by its screen. Samsung is not stopping there though, as it looks to increase the ratio to 99 percent in future devices.
It Took Only 50 Seconds For The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 To Sell Out In First Flash Sale
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 sold out in only 50 seconds in its first flash sale in China. Tagged as a worthy alternative to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the device broke the record previously held by the Mi 5.
Leaked Image Hints Necromancers Are Coming To 'Diablo 3': BlizzCon Announcement In The Works?
A leaked image hinted that necromancers could finally be coming to 'Diablo 3.' However, there is the possibility that Blizzard has bigger plans in store for BlizzCon, with rumors claiming that 'Diablo 4' might be on its way.
Apple Releases iOS 10.2 Beta 1: New Emojis, Preserve Settings Option For Camera, Videos App Widget And Many More
After launching iOS 10.1.1, Apple released the first beta of iOS 10.2 to developers. Among the things in the latest iOS version are new emojis, a Preserve Settings feature for the Camera app and a widget for the Videos app.
'Sonic The Hedgehog' Movie Will Be Produced By 'Deadpool' Director Tim Miller: The Hybrid CG, Live Action Family Film Is Interesting Already
Tim Miller, who recently stepped down as director of "Deadpool 2," has been tapped as executive producer of a movie based on the "Sonic the Hedgehog" franchise. The film is expected to be released in 2018.
