Articles by Vamien McKalin
2016 Chevy Malibu Hybrid LT Coming This Spring With $28,645 Starting Price, 48 MPG
The Chevy Malibu Hybrid electric car is coming next year for the cool starting price of nearly $30,000. The vehicle is expected to have a fuel economy of 48 MPG, along with few autonomous features.
Windows 10 Mobile Flagship With Snapdragon 820 Processor En Route: First Device Spotted In Benchmark
Microsoft is testing a new flagship Lumia smartphone for 2016 and it just surfaced in a benchmark. The interesting thing here is the possibility that it might be powered by the Snapdragon 820 SoC.
BBM For Android Now Lets You Like Posts In Your Feed, Retract Sent Messages And More
The latest update for BBM for Android is probably the most extensive in a very long time. The ability to retract sent messages and pictures is among the highlights, but there are plenty of other treats in the mix.
Best iOS Apps Of 2015: Must-Download App Store Apps According To Apple
Apple has unveiled the list of the best apps and games for 2015. This collection features the cream of the crop that have upped their ante in gameplay, innovation and art design.
'GTA Online' Gets Tough New Adversary Mode: Every Bullet Counts, So Get Ready
There's a new available game mode in 'GTA Online' called 'Every Bullet Counts.' To get rid of the enemies, each player is given the same kind of pistol and only two bullets.
Huawei Nexus 6P 32GB Gets Notable Discounts In Europe: UK And France, This Is For You
Hoping to grab the Huawei Nexus 6P as a gift but low on cash? You could be in luck as the device is being sold at a discount via Amazon (France) and EE stores in the UK.
High-End Devialet Phantom Speakers Hit Apple Stores, If You Have $2,000 To Spare
Devialet has partnered with Apple to sell its $2,000 speakers in 14 Apple Stores across the United States. These speakers are considered as the best wireless speakers ever made.
The Future Is Bleak For PC Makers As 2015 Sales Dip 10 Percent
PC sales are declining globally, but things are expected to level out in 2016 and even make a slight rise. The reason for the declining could be due to folks holding on to their old PCs a lot longer than anticipated.
Users Complain Windows 10 November Update Causes Wi-Fi Issues in MacBooks And iMacs
The Windows 10 November update is a mess, especially for those running the operating system on a MacBook and possibly a Surface Pro 3.
Facebook Kills Slingshot, Riff And Rooms, Shuts Down Creative Labs
Facebook Creative Labs is now dead and buried. The company also got rid of several apps recently, but don't worry, some features have already been migrated to the Facebook apps.
Snapchat Is Down For Some Users In US, Europe, And Australia
Snapchat is not working for many users around the world. Some are having issues sending snaps, while others are unable to gain access. However, the team is on it so it shouldn't take long.
Sony Smartphone Cameras Could Get Even Better With $155M Acquisition Of Toshiba's Image Sensor Business
Sony has made a $155 million acquisition of Toshiba's image sensor business. The company is aiming to increase its relevancy in the smartphone market as competitors move ahead.
Windows Phone Future Still Bleak Despite Windows 10: IDC Predicts Sluggish Growth
The launch of Windows 10 was supposed to fix a lot of things at Microsoft, even the Windows Phone platform. However, according to a new report, the platform is all but dead.
Volvo Gets 4-Year-Old Girl To Test Drive Its New Truck By Remote Control And It's Awesome [Video]
Volvo's latest commercial for its FMX truck has placed a 4-year-old girl in the driver's seat (by remote control) in what is arguably one of the best commercials in a very long time. Check it out.
Facebook Instant Articles Launches In Asia With More Than 50 Publishers On Board
More than 50 publishers came onboard to help push Facebook's Instant Articles feature into the limelight in Asia. With a user base of over 500 million, Instant Articles in Asia is bound to take off.
Nokia Mercury Tablet Shelved By Microsoft Spotted In Leaked Render
Ever wondered what the Nokia Mercury device looked like? Here it is in all its cancelled glory. The tablet was sent to the graveyard by the hands of Microsoft after the Nokia buyout.
Windows Phone Internals Gives Lumias A Taste Of Rooting: Lumia 520 Hacked To Run Windows RT [Video]
Ever wanted to run Windows RT on your Lumia smartphone? You maybe able to in the future as a hacker has managed to install the operating system on a Lumia 520.
'Fallout 4': This Is What Happens When Dogmeat Travels Home Alone
Ever wondered what happens while Dogmeat is traveling home alone after being released? The findings may not be for the faint of heart, especially those who love this little dog.
Amazon Unlimited Cloud Storage Has Secrets You Need To Know About
After the announcement of the Amazon unlimited cloud storage service, many have become very excited, but the excitement could be short-lived. Some restrictions apply, so here's the deal.
AMD Radeon Software Crimson GPUs With Low Fan Speeds Getting Hotfix For The Issue
AMD is in hot water again after its latest software and driver update are causing issues for consumers. GPUs are overheating and some even managed to break.
T-Mobile Offers $200 Credit To Sprint Defectors But Investors Aren’t Happy
Sprint is on the backfoot right now as T-Mobile is pushing a new $200 credit plan for anyone who chooses to leave Sprint for the Un-carrier.
Mysterious Car Company Faraday Future To Unveil Tesla Model S Rival At CES 2016
Little is known about automaker Faraday Future, but it appears that the startup is making plans to compete directly with Tesla. The company is moving to showcase its 2017 concept model at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2016.
Valve To Introduce Trade Holds To Keep You From Falling Victim To Scams
Valve is fighting the good fight against scammers as the company aims to release a new Steam feature called Trade Holds. This should allow honest Steam account owners to fight back.
Google Offers Free Spotify Premium For 90 Days With Chromecast, And Not Just For US
Looking to grab yourself a Spotify Premium subscription? Well, Google is now offering Premium for free, but for this to happen, a Chromecast media stick is needed.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Performance Issues Surface: Fingerprint Scanner Is Hit And Miss [Video]
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the most powerful Sony smartphone available right now. Unfortunately for the company, some units of its current supposed-to-be best phone reportedly has an unreliable fingerprint scanning function.
Cult Classic Puzzle Game ‘Fez’ Gets A $100 Limited Edition For Mac And PC
Released in 2013 by Polytron Corporation, indie platformer 'Fez' quickly became an instant classic. Now, fans can get their hands on a collector's edition for $100.
Google Translate’s 'Star Wars' Easter Egg Adds Support For Aurebesh
Aurebesh is the ancient system of writing in the 'Star Wars' universe, but how many fans actually know how to read it? No worries, Google Translate makes it a lot easier.
Your Child’s Wi-Fi-Equipped Barbie Doll Can Be Hacked By Spies, Says Security Researcher
Before purchasing the new 'Hello Barbie' Wi-Fi-enabled doll, consider the possibilities of hackers gaining access to the doll and spying on your child.
Toyota Recalls 1.6M Vehicles For Second Time Over Takata Air Bags After Previously Concluding They Were Safe
Toyota has been forced to recall 1.6 million of its cars made by Takata Corp. The problem revolves around faulty airbags that have proven dangerous to drivers, and might have already caused the death of eight people.
Mozilla Says It Doesn’t Need Google For Revenue Anymore
Mozilla is no longer relying to get revenue from Google. In 2014, the company has opened its doors to other search engine firms from different regions.
