Articles by Vamien McKalin
4 Features To Look Forward To With Microsoft Project Scorpio
Microsoft Project Scorpio is the next video game system to come from Microsoft, and so far, we're not entirely sure of the features it might bring to the table. However, we can take a big guess an hopes to be right in the future.
LG's PJ9 Bluetooth Speaker Could Be The Champion Of The Levitating Speaker Market
Ever wanted to own a levitating speaker but the sound quality of the available devices are too weak? LG is hoping to change that with the PJ9. Levitating speakers shouldn't just look cool, they should sound great as well.
FCC Report Suggests Nintendo Switch Won't Have Replaceable Battery: Could This Be A Problem?
The Switch is Nintendo's must win gaming device, but it would seem the company is trying to break its own legs if the FCC report is true. As it stands, Nintendo could release the Switch without a replaceable battery option, similar to how many smartphones and tablets are designed.
AMD Ryzen Processor Review Leaked: Comparable To Intel Core i7-6900K
With the New Horizon event gone, many folks are talking about the new Ryzen processor and wondering if it can compete with Intel's finest. Well, according to the first published review, the answer is a resounding yes.
Samsung Galaxy S8 Could Have 6-Inch Screen And 'Plus' Version
Samsung Galaxy S8 could turn out to be the smartphone to own in 2017 if the many rumors are true. The latest rumor claims the device has a 6-inch screen, and that Samsung might follow Apple and release a Plus version of the device.
First Solar Road Goes Public In France
France can be considered as the first country to ever have its roads covered with solar panels. It's an experiment to test if these specialized panels can withstand heavy vehicles on a regular basis, and if the energy generated can power street lights.
DARPA's LUKE Robotic Arm Will Attach Itself First To War Veterans Before Going Commercial
A robotic arm named after Luke Skywalker will find its way to war veterans before becoming available to the general public. LUKE is DARPA's latest invention, and it is expected to change the way robotic arms are designed.
'Robinson: The Journey' Coming To Windows PC, Oculus Rift Support
Crytek's 'Robinson: The Journey' Is finally coming to Windows PC with Oculus Rift support. This VR title is not the best due to what many reviewers have to say, but at least it looks good, something Crytek never fails to impress us with.
Microsoft's Beam Pro Live Streaming Service Improves With New Features: Twitch In Trouble?
Microsoft is gearing up to better compete with Twitch.tv after new features were announced for its Beam Pro service. These features are in Beta, and only Pro users can take advantage for now. The general public should get a shot at them in 2017.
Apple's iPhone AirPods Torn Down By iFixit: Impossible To Repair
Another iPhone product has been torn down by the folks at iFixit, and this time around, it's the AirPods. As one should come to expect, these devices are impossible to repair, and they are so bad to the point where they cannot be recycled.
BlackBerry Believes Cars Can End Its Revenue Decline
BlackBerry is far from the company it once was, and with every passing year, the past is slowly becoming the past. BlackBerry is leaving the smartphone market behind as it seeks to cement itself in the self-driving market to come.
'Killer Instinct' For Xbox One And Windows 10 Getting New Fighter: Kilgore
Iron Galaxy and Microsoft has added a new patch for 'Killer Instinct', it comes with the announcement of a new character known as Kilgore. The character comes off as a rough version of Fulgore, but don't take him lightly because he has a pair of machine guns for hands.
Several BioWare Video Games To Become Free On Origin Until Dec. 25
BioWare wants you to have a Merry Christmas, which is why the company has decided to give away a single game for five days beginning on Dec,. 20. 'Mass Effect' and 'Dragon Age' are likely part of the package.
'Crysis' Developer Crytek Closes Five Studios: Plans To Focus On Main Strengths
Crytek has closed several of its studios and has decided it needs to focus on creating premium IPs and its CryEngine. The company is also facing a debacle where it's not able to pay workers regularly. Many are expected to be laid off with the closing of five studios.
3 Reasons The iPhone 7 Is a Better Smartphone Than The Google Pixel
Let's not mince words here, the Apple iPhone 7 is a better smartphone than the Google Pixel. No doubt Google has done a splendid job with its device, but Apple has been in the game a long time and the experience shows.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 4K Graphic Card Announced: GTX 980 Ti Owners Get First Taste
Nvidia has announced the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 4K graphic card, the one card to rule them all. It comes at a time when AMD is prepping to launch its own 4K graphic card, codenamed Vega. Both cards should hit market in 2017.
'Super Plumber Run' Is The 'Super Mario Run' Alternative On Android You Never Knew Existed
'Super Mario Run' is only available on iOS right now, but will come to Android some time in 2017. For those who cannot wait and are not interested in purchasing an iPhone, have a look at 'Super Plumber Run.'
Suicide Squad Video Game Cancelled: WB Montreal Pushing New Batman Game With Damian Wayne
The next Batman game might not have Bruce Wayne in the leading role. Rumors claim Damian Wayne might put on the cowl for this new title. Furthermore, WB Montreal has decided to cancel its Suciide Squad game, two years in the making.
Are MacBook Pro Users Switching To Microsoft Surface Pro?
Apple released its newest version of its Macbook Pro laptop computer late this year, but not everyone is happy about it. The bad news doesn't end there as Microsoft is seeing increased sales of its Surface Pro devices due to Macbook Pro users jumping ship.
Twitch TV IRL Category Is A Throwback To The Days Of Justin.tv
Remember Justin.tv? It was a version of Twitch.tv designed for non-gaming live stream content. It was closed back in 2014, but the new IRL option on Twitch is definitely a revive of the service, but one that is more regulated to keep copyrighted content at bay.
Harman Kardon Bringing First Microsoft Home Hub Speaker To Market In 2017: Amazon Echo In Trouble?
Amazon Echo is one of the best devices out there, and with the success of it, Google has come with its own product. However, Microsoft is not sitting idly, as the company has now partnered with Harman Kardon to compete without having to create its own product.
'Super Mario Run' Review Roundup: Is It Any Good?
The long awaited title is here and already it's a huge success that is bound to make Nintendo a lot of money. However, we need to find out if this game is worth al the effort, and from what we can tell according to critics, Super Mario Run is not the best but still a must play.
Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' Downloaded 2.85 Million Times On The First Day
'Super Mario Run' is the mobile game to play right now, as the title was downloaded nearly three million times on launch day. That number is more than the 900,000 times 'Pokemon GO' was downloaded when it was released.
AMD RyZen Destroys Intel’s Core i7-6700K CPU: Here's How Good This Processor Is
AMD RyZen is official, and from everything we have seen, it would appear as if Intel will finally get some much-needed competition. No price has been revealed just yet, but we expect AMD to undercut Intel a great deal when RyZen launches next year.
Battery Life Suffering Due To Wi-Fi? Passive Wi-Fi Technology Could Help
Wi-Fi is what we use the most to get on the web, but it's not perfect. The current technology used is a problem for battery life, but this could be rectified with Passive Wi-Fi. It demands 10,000 less power than the current technology, but it's far from ready for public use.
PlayStation 4 Pro’s Power Is Comparable To A $900 Gaming PC: ARK Developer
The PlayStation Pro is a console that cost $399 and is capable of running video games at 4K, or specialized upscale to 4K to be exact. However, this doesn't mean it's not powerful, as one developer says the system is comparable to a $900 PC.
Microsoft Sold 1 Million Xbox One Consoles In November: Momentum Rises
The Xbox One was a success during Black Friday and November as Microsoft sold over 1 million units of the console. This number is 100,000 less than the amount of PlayStation 4 sold during the same timeframe. It should be noted that the PlayStation 4 Pro is included in the sales.
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Slipped In Sales By 50 Percent When Compared To 'Black Ops 3'
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' is not a bad game, but the sales so far, according to one analyst, is not going as planned. As it stands, it would appear as if the game is not doing as well as 'Black Ops 3,' and that could be a major problem.
'Crackdown 3' Coming Before Project Scorpio: Will Support 4K On New Console
'Crackdown 3' is now possibly set to launch before holiday 2017, which could push the game before Microsoft releases its new video game console Project Scorpio. This revelation could also mean the console might launch before the holidays.
AMD's New Horizon Event For Zen Could Give Us First Look At AM4 Motherboards Based On X370 Chipset
The New Horizon event is set for Dec. 13, and there AMD hopes to have a successful presentation detailing Zen. The company could also talk about its AM4 motherboards that are required to have Zen up and running.
