Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Samsung Shuts Down Galaxy Note 7 Sales Worldwide, Tells Owners To Turn Off The Explosive Smartphone
Samsung has finally shut down the Galaxy Note 7, with partner retailers and carriers told to stop sales for the smartphone. The company has also officially warned owners against using the explosive device.
Samsung Finally Stops Production Of Galaxy Note 7: Is It Time To Pull The Plug On The Exploding Smartphone?
Samsung has decided to temporarily suspend the production of the Galaxy Note 7 amid reports that replacement units are still catching fire. Does this signal the end of the controversial smartphone's life?
Road Fatalities Spiked In The First Half, NHTSA Says: Is Technology The Problem, Or Is It The Solution?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 17,775 road fatalities in the first half, a 10.4 percent increase compared with last year. Technology could be the solution to the problem, but is it also one of the culprits?
Germany Wants Sales Of Gas And Diesel Cars To End By 2030: Will The Rest Of The EU Follow In The Push For Electric Cars?
Germany passed a resolution that calls to ban the sales of new cars with internal combustion engines by 2030. Two of the country's biggest carmakers, Volkswagen and Daimler, have already started their push into the electric car industry.
Samsung Pauses Supply Of Galaxy Note 7 To Australian Carrier Telstra: Is This The Start Of A Worldwide Shutdown?
According to an internal memo, Samsung has temporarily paused all shipments of replacement units of the Galaxy Note 7 to Australian carrier Telstra. Will the company soon do the same for all other partner carriers?
John Legere Says Verizon Is In A 'Hilarious' Situation: What Made The T-Mobile CEO Say That?
T-Mobile CEO John Legere, known for his colorful criticisms especially against rivals in the telecommunications industry, said that Verizon is in a "hilarious" situation. Can you guess why Legere said that?
Maserati Engineering Chief Blasts Tesla Motors, Looks To Unveil 'Very Different' Electric Car By 2019
Maserati engineering chief Roberto Fedeli believes that the luxury automaker can unveil an electric vehicle by 2019. Fedeli then went on to fire shots against Tesla Motors and its current products.
The Email Scanner That US Told Yahoo To Install Was Not A Simple Program: It Was Malware That Resembled A Hacking Tool
The software that United States told Yahoo to install to scan through user emails was not a simple program, according to a Motherboard report. Sources claim that it more closely resembled a rootkit, which is a tool used by hackers.
US Makes Official Accusation Against Russia For Launching Hacks To Interfere With Elections: Will There Be Retaliation?
The United States government has officially accused Russia of launching hacking attacks in a bid to interfere with the upcoming national elections. Will the outgoing Obama administration retaliate against the Kremlin?
AT&T Thinking About Ending All Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Sales: Will Other Carriers Do The Same?
AT&T is said to be thinking about stopping all sales of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 due to the continuing safety concerns of the smartphone. If the company pushes through with the move, will other carriers follow suit?
Samsung Expects Operating Profit Increase In Q3 Despite Global Galaxy Note 7 Recall: How Is That Possible?
Samsung is expecting a 5.6 percent year-over-year increase in its operating profit for the third quarter to 7.8 trillion won ($7 billion). How is that possible, given the financial impact of the company's Galaxy Note 7 recall program?
Activation Lock Glitch Running Rampant On iPhone 7: If A New Unit Is Linked To An Unknown Apple ID, What Do You Do?
Reports have been coming in on an Activation Lock glitch that locks out owners from accessing brand new iPhone 7 units. While waiting for Apple to roll out a fix, here are some things to try to solve the problem.
Oculus Rift Minimum Required Specs Lowered: You Can Now Run The VR Headset Using A $500 PC
One of the biggest limitations of virtual reality is the high costs of the technology. In a move to allow more consumers to enjoy the Oculus Rift, the company has lowered the minimum PC requirements to support the headset.
Facebook Wants To Bring Free Basics To The US: Will The Free Internet Service Be Able To Pass Net Neutrality Rules?
A report by the Washington Post claims that Facebook is looking to launch Free Basics in the United States. Will the program, which was banned in India for net neutrality concerns, be able to pass regulations in the country?
Oculus Rift Teams Up With Hollywood: Disney, 'Blade Runner' Sequel Content Coming Soon
Oculus revealed that it has entered into separate partnerships with Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros. Oculus Rift users will soon be able to watch Disney characters and experience the 'Blade Runner' sequel in virtual reality.
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Celebrates 3 Million Twitter Followers By Promising To Send Someone To Mars
T-Mobile CEO John Legere has reached 3 million followers on Twitter. In celebration, he has offered to give away a variety of prizes, including a trip to Mars on a SpaceX rocket.
OurMine Retaliates Against BuzzFeed After Attempted Identification Of One Of The Hackers
BuzzFeed is the latest victim of the hacking group OurMine, which retaliated against the news outlet for its attempt to expose one of its members. OurMine vandalized posts on the BuzzFeed website and threatened to release a database that it had acquired.
Google Self-Driving Car Now Has Over 2 Million Miles Of Experience, Getting Closer To Finish Line For Public Release
Google's self-driving car program has accumulated 2 million miles of experience on public roads, which is equivalent to 300 years of human driving. Is the technology soon to be coming to a commercial product?
The 'Gears Of War' Movie Is Finally Happening: Will Fans Soon See Marcus Fenix On The Big Screen?
Microsoft and The Coalition have teamed up with Universal Pictures for the "Gears of War" movie. Will fans of the franchise see Marcus Fenix on the big screen, or will the film be an adaptation of the series' story?
Sony PlayStation VR Reviews Coming In: How Does It Compare To The Oculus Rift And HTC Vive?
Anticipation is building for Sony's PlayStation VR, which will be released on Oct. 13. How does it compare to other virtual reality headsets in the market, specifically the Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive?
Did 'Legion' Push 'World Of Warcraft' Subscribers Back To Over 10 Million? Just A Misquote, Blizzard Says
A 'World of Warcraft' game designer revealed that the number of subscribers for the MMORPG was back at 10.1 million after the release of the 'Legion' expansion. The figure, however, was said by Blizzard to be a misquote.
General Motors, US Army Unveil The Monstrous Chevrolet Colorado ZH2: Massive Reinforced Body, 37-Inch Tires, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech
General Motors and the U.S. Army have unveiled the Chevrolet Colorado ZH2, a modified version of the midsize Colorado. The vehicle is bigger with a reinforced frame and is powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Henrik Fisker, Former Tesla Motors Rival, Returns To The Scene: New Luxury Electric Car Company To Launch Next Year
Famed automotive designer Henrik Fisker will be making his return to the luxury electric car scene with a new company launching next year. Fisker's previous venture in the industry fell to bankruptcy in 2013.
Google Home vs. Amazon Echo: Which Smart Speaker Will Reign Supreme In Living Rooms?
Google just announced the Google Home, a smart speaker powered by Assistant that will challenge the Amazon Echo, which features Alexa. What are the similarities and differences of the two devices?
Clinton Foundation Denies New Hack: Alleged Stolen Files Reveal Banks Donating TARP Funds To Democrats
A hacker claims to have infiltrated the systems of the Clinton Foundation, with the security breach denied by a foundation official. One of the alleged stolen documents reveal that banks donated TARP funds to the Democratic party.
Report: First Google Daydream VR Headset Will Come With A $79 Price Tag, Built By HTC
According to an exclusive report by Variety, Google will unveil the first Daydream virtual reality headset on Oct. 4. The device, which will be built by HTC, could come with a price tag as low as $79.
Amazon Continues Crackdown On Biased Reviews: No More Free, Discounted Products For Reviewers
Amazon has now banned reviews on its platform that give reviewers free or discounted products. Named incentivized reviews, they will now only be allowed under the Amazon Vine program.
Apple Watch Sales To Fall This Year Despite New Model, Price Cut: KGI's Kuo Points Out Four Major Problems With The Wearable Device
Despite the launch of the Series 2 and price cuts for the Series 1, famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects sales of the Apple Watch to decline this year. Kuo also pointed out four major issues surrounding the wearable device.
Facebook Marketplace To Challenge Craigslist, eBay: How Is It Different From Other Online Commerce Channels?
Facebook Marketplace is a new service that aims to make it easier for users to engage in peer-to-peer trades within their local community. How does it compare to other online commerce channels such as Craiglist and eBay?
The 'Pokémon GO' Hype Has Died Down, But The App Is Still Cashing In $2 Million Daily
The hype surrounding 'Pokémon GO' has died down, but the app is still making serious money. According to a new report by Newzoo, the mobile game is cashing in $2 million in revenues per day.
