Articles by Aaron Mamiit
Safety Experts Concerned Over Uber's Self-Driving Taxi Test In Pittsburgh: Tech Not Ready For The Streets
Uber is set to release its fleet of self-driving taxis into the streets of Pittsburgh. Will the testing program be a successful one, or will the concerns of safety experts prove to be true?
FBI Helps Take Down 2 Israeli Teens Behind vDOS: Online Service For DDoS Attacks Made Over $600,000 In 2 Years
An FBI investigation led to the arrest of two Israeli teens who are behind the paid online service vDOS. Through the platform, customers can request DDoS attacks and pay amounts depending on how long the attacks will last.
Tesla Autopilot's Upcoming Shift To Radar Could Have Prevented Fatal Model S Accident, Elon Musk Says
Tesla Motors will soon release improvements to its controversial Autopilot self-driving technology. The most significant change is that the system will shift to using radar instead of cameras as its primary sensor.
'Pokémon Go' Buddy System Explained: Everything You Need To Know About The New Feature
The latest update to 'Pokémon GO' adds the new Buddy System, which will allow players to collect candy for their chosen Buddy Pokémon. Here is everything that aspiring Pokémon masters need to know about the new feature.
Galaxy Note 7 Owners, Take Note: Samsung May Remotely Deactivate Unexchanged Units After Sept. 30 [UPDATE: Samsung Refutes Claim]
A Redditor from France revealed that Samsung is calling Galaxy Note 7 owners regarding the exchange program for the smartphone. Unreplaced units will be remotely deactivated after Sept. 30, but it is unclear if this would apply to all countries.
Apple Will Keep The Dual Camera System Exclusive For The iPhone Plus Next Year
Apple will be keeping the dual camera system exclusive to the iPhone Plus model next year, according to well-connected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Why will Apple not expand the feature into the smaller model?
Google Chrome Will Soon Call Out Unsecure Websites To Help Protect Your Passwords, Credit Card Details
Google will soon begin to mark HTTP websites with a 'not secure' label on Chrome. The move is a part of Google's long-term plan to mark all HTTP connections as unsafe ones.
Alphabet Teams Up With Chipotle For Project Wing Test: Drones Will Deliver Burritos To Virginia Tech
Alphabet's Project Wing is teaming up with Chipotle Mexican Grill for the delivery of burritos to Virginia Tech staff and students. The testing, which is set to begin this month, will see the drones fly on an automated route.
Nintendo NX Details To Be Unveiled By Early October: Hype Builds Up For The Mysterious Console
Speculations on the Nintendo NX have been running rampant, but they might soon end. According to a Wall Street Journal report, the official details of the mysterious console will be released by Nintendo in early October.
'Rocket League' 1.22 Update Released: Rumble Mode, Party Chat, Car Presets, P2P Trading, And More
Developer Psyonix has released update 1.22 for 'Rocket League.' The update adds the much-hyped Rumble mode, in addition to two highly requested features by the community.
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Replacement: How To Tell Which Ones Do Not Have Exploding Batteries
Samsung will soon be shipping out Galaxy Note 7 replacements minus the exploding batteries. How can you tell if a unit is a new one without the battery issue?
Airbnb To Launch New Anti-Discrimination Policies: Will They Be Enough To Protect Renters?
Airbnb is launching new anti-discrimination policies to answer the problem that is currently rampant in the home-sharing service. Diversity advocates applaud the initiatives as notable first steps, but will they be enough to protect renters?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Explosion Wraps Jeep In Flames: This Is Why Owners Of The Smartphone Should Replace Their Units ASAP
A man from Florida found his Jeep engulfed in flames after leaving a Galaxy Note 7 charging in the vehicle's center console. Surprisingly, he said that he did not know the worldwide recall launched by Samsung for the smartphone.
The Arena Mode Of 'Hearthstone' Is Getting An Overhaul: 45 Cards Will Be Removed From The Draft Pool
The Arena mode of 'Hearthstone' is about to get an overhaul, with Blizzard to remove 45 cards from the draft pool in an upcoming patch. The move looks to address the game mode's balance issues.
Nintendo Will Finally Launch The Pokémon GO Plus Accessory On Sept. 16: Here's A Refresher On What It Can Do
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company will finally launch the Pokémon GO Plus accessory on Sept. 16. In case you forgot what the device can do, Niantic Labs once again explained how players can benefit from it.
Good News, Clumsy iPhone Owners: Apple Has Made It Cheaper To Replace Cracked Screens
Apple has made it much cheaper for users to replace cracked screens under the AppleCare+ repair program. Screen replacements will now cost only $29 under the program, compared with the previous fee of $79 to $99.
Microsoft Exec Not Worried About Sony's Announcements: Xbox Scorpio Will Have Obvious Performance Advantage Over PlayStation 4 Pro
Sony has unveiled the PlayStation 4 Pro, which will launch on Sept. 15. Microsoft, however, is not worried about the announcement, with an executive claiming that the Xbox Scorpio will have an obvious performance advantage.
Google Has A Plan To Dissuade Potential IS Recruits: 'Don't Be Evil' Is Still Very Much Alive
Google is hatching a creative plan to fight against terrorism. Named the Redirect Method, the program will look to dissuade potential recruits from joining IS through a unique form of targeted advertising.
Apple Will Launch iOS 10 On Sept. 13: Here Are Some Of The New Features
Apple will begin to roll out iOS 10 on Sept. 13. Here are some of the new features that users can look forward to upon the launch of the biggest iOS update ever by Apple.
Blizzard Releases 'World Of Warcraft: Legion Companion': How Can The App Help Your Adventures?
Blizzard's 'World Of Warcraft: Legion Companion' app will allow players to get the most out of the game's latest expansion. Through the free app, gamers can do things such as manage Order Hall tasks and send followers out on missions.
Microsoft Developing Skype Teams To Challenge Slack: Bill Gates Gave The Right Advice
Co-founder Bill Gates opposed Microsoft's planned acquisition of Slack in March. He instead wanted Microsoft to develop Skype into a competitor in the collaborative tool market, and a report reveals that the company is doing just that.
T-Mobile Launches New Tech To Boost LTE Speeds To 400 Mbps, Blasts Verizon's LTE Advanced
T-Mobile announced two new pieces of technology to boost the LTE speeds of subscribers to as fast as 400 Mbps. In the same press release, the carrier criticized Verizon's LTE Advanced, which only promises speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
PlayStation VR Will Come With A Demo Disc At Launch: 'Driveclub VR,' 'EVE: Valkyrie' And Many More
Sony revealed that the PlayStation VR will come with a physical disc containing eight game demos. Among the titles included in the disc are 'Driveclub VR,' 'EVE: Valkyrie,' 'PlayStation VR Worlds' and 'RIGS Mechanized Combat League.'
Specs Of PlayStation 4 Forever Edition Leaked: Is This The PlayStation 4 Neo Or A Hoax?
Sony is set for its special PlayStation event, where the company is expected to officially announce the PlayStation 4 Slim and PlayStation 4 Neo. However, a new image has surfaced that claims the existence of the PlayStation 4 Forever Edition.
Oculus Warns Against Using Samsung's Gear VR With The Galaxy Note 7: You Do Not Want The Device To Explode In Your Face
Oculus, the co-maker of the Samsung Gear VR, warned Galaxy Note 7 owners not to use the smartphone with the virtual reality headset. Samsung launched a worldwide recall for the Galaxy Note 7 due to cases of exploding batteries.
DJI To Release Mavic On Sept. 15: New Drone Will Be Entry-Level And Foldable
A report claims that DJI will be unveiling the entry-level Mavic drone on Sept. 15. The foldable drone will include a 4K camera with a two-axis gimbal and an Android-powered remote control with an integrated LCD screen.
Americans Now Spend Half The Time That They Are Online On Smartphone Apps: What's Behind The Trend?
A report by media analytics company comScore revealed that Americans are spending more than half of their time online on smartphone apps. The trend, which is largely expected to continue, is made possible by several factors.
'League of Legends' Free Online Artbook Uploaded: All Gamers Should Take A Look At It
Riot Games has launched a free online artbook for 'League of Legends.' The artbook not only contains high-quality images but also other content such as backstories of certain characters, concept sketches and art depicting multiple heroes in various situations.
Google, Huawei To Release 7-Inch Tablet Within The Year: Nexus 7 Successor On The Way?
Notorious leaker Evan Blass tweeted that Google is planning to release a 7-inch tablet with 4 GB of RAM before the year ends. The device will likely be the successor of the successful Nexus 7 tablet.
Liberty Media Set To Acquire Formula 1 For $8.5B: What Does The Future Hold For The Motorsport?
Liberty Media, owned by media tycoon John Malone, is set to purchase Formula 1 for $8.5 billion. What changes can be expected to come to the ailing motorsport?
