Articles by Vamien McKalin
Reuters Bans RAW Photo Submissions Because They Don’t ‘Reflect Reality’
Reuters has banned freelance photographers from submitting RAW photo files due to edited files that are below journalistic integrity. Photographers are now required to deliver photos in JPEG file format.
NASA Plans To Land On Jupiter’s Glacier Moon Europa In 2020 To Find Possible Alien Life
Europa is the glacier moon that hovers above Jupiter. NASA is making plans to land on it in the future in hopes of finding alien life below the icy surface.
YouTube Offers Up To $1 Million In Legal Protection For Some Video Creators Facing DMCA Takedowns
YouTube is ready to fight for its content creators, but only if their videos fall under the DMCA's fair usage policy. Furthermore, only a small amount of YouTubers will fall under this protection.
Iran Unveils Surena III Humanoid Robot That Can Climb Stairs, Recognize Faces And More
Iran is making big steps in the world of robotics with its latest humanoid, the Surena III. This robot can climb stairs and even recognize faces and objects.
Google App For iPhone Gets A Makeover With Updated Voice Search And Google Now Interface
Google has finally released an updated app for iOS, and trust us; it is a beautiful sight to behold. It also comes with the "OK Google" ability.
'South Park' Talks Native Ads And Ad Blocking In New 'Sponsored Content' Episode
As the final episodes of 'South Park' slowly comes to fruition, 'Sponsored Content' could be considered one of the best of Season 19. A war is coming, but fans will have to wait until after the next two weeks to see it.
Android Finally Has A Proper Music Editing App: Meet Stagelight, A Real GarageBand Competitor
Stagelight is the first feature-rich music editing app to hit Android. The app which was originally exclusive to Windows, has brought some cool features over to Android to make the experience more personal.
Windows 10 Mobile Build 10586 Released To Insiders: Here Are The Improvements And Issues To Expect
Microsoft released Build 10586 of Windows 10 Mobile to insiders in the fast ring, and from our usage, the operating system is stable, more so than before.
iOS 9 Had A Strong Start, But Adoption Rates Saw Notable Slowdown Recently
iOS 9 adoption rapidly waned despite experiencing a strong start in September and October. The surge was after Apple released iOS 9.1 with new emoji support.
Xbox Live Gold Members With Xbox One Can Play 'NBA 2K16' Free This Weekend
Want to play NBA 2K16 for free? Well, Microsoft and 2K Sports have teamed up to make the game available for free this weekend. Players will have access to all modes and can purchase the game at a discounted price.
Parrot Unleashes Bebop 2: What Makes This Drone Better Than Its Sibling Parrot Bebop?
The Bebop 2 is being prepared to take the drone market by storm as Parrot moves to compete more effectively. With 25-minutes battery life and 37-miles per hour speed, this drone is going places.
Nvidia Launches Shield Tablet K1 For $199: Tegra K1 Chip, 8-Inch Full HD Display, 16GB Storage
Nvidia is bouncing back with the Shield Tablet after a disastrous launch that saw the company recalling every unit due to a possible battery fire hazard. The 8-inch Android-based tablet is now going for $199.
ClearView Gestures Launcher App For Android Lets You Open Apps Or Call Someone With A Quick Swipe
There's a new way to open apps and make calls without having to go through several taps and swipes. The app is called ClearView Gestures, and it is only available for Android.
Apple Pay Gets Two More Banks On Board In The UK: Here's The Deal
Apple has managed to land two new banks for its Apple Pay service in the UK. With more banks on board, the mobile wallet platform is stepping up its competition with rivals such as Android Pay and Chase Pay.
Europe Gets Powerful Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) With Hot Water Control, OpenTherm Tech And More
Nest has released its latest third generation Learning Thermostat in Europe. The upgraded device comes with a larger screen and two exclusive features found nowhere else outside of the region.
Withings Activité Steel Is A Good-Looking Fitness Tracker You Won’t Mind Wearing All Day
The latest fitness tracker from Withings is called the Activité Steel, and it is a device that focuses more on looks and basic tracking rather than advanced functionality.
Twitter Tests Sticker-Like Emojis For When A Heart Just Doesn’t Cut It
Sometimes a heart is not enough when a person wants to express their feelings on Twitter, so what then? Well, you can now choose a more appropriate emoji with this upcoming Twitter feature.
‘Fallout 4’ Is Third Biggest UK Launch Of 2015 After ‘Black Ops 3’ And ‘FIFA 16’
'Fallout 4' has turned into one of the biggest games in the world. In the UK, this game experienced the third largest lauch in history, and also takes the number one spot on the charts
Uber Destinations Will Let Everyone Become An Uber Driver
Uber has come out with a new feature called Destinations that could transform anyone into an Uber driver. This transformation can only be done twice per day, according to the company.
Airbnb Waives Service Fees To Facilitate Accommodations For Families Of Paris Attacks Victims
Airbnb offered assistance to families and victims of the Nov. 13 attack in Paris, where over 100 people died. According to Airbnb, free accomodation is available for those who are affected and in need of a place to stay.
Microsoft Officially Shuts Down Zune Music Player, In Case Anyone Was Still Using It
Zune is finally dead and gone, as Microsoft officially pulled the plug on the old music service. All hail the rise of Groove Music as Microsoft moves to put its past failures behind and look to the future.
'Fallout 4' Mods Surprise: Meet 'Pirate,' The Dog One Fan Modded Into The Game
Not a fan of how the 'Fallout 4' dog looks in the game? No problem, you can now replace Dogmeat with a cool-looking dog called Pirate. It's one of the first 'Fallout 4' mods, and it looks great.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3' Update Released For Xbox One, PS4 And PC
'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' has a new update for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The update mainly fixes a few issues with weapons.
Apple Seeds iOS 9.2 Beta 3: What's New?
The iOS 9.2 Beta 3 went live for users with a developer account and those already in the public beta program. The latest beta brings some neat changes, so here's what's new.
LinkedIn For Android Finally Gets A Material Design Makeover
LinkedIn for Android has seen its first major update in months. This happened after the social network for business made a huge push to make sure their app ups its fresh look through a Material Desigh makeover.
Apple Wants To Take On PayPal's Venmo And Let You Send Money To Friends: Report
Apple is looking to take on PayPal, Facebook and Google in the person-to-person payment market, according to a report. The service could come into play come 2016 if done right.
Vevo For iOS Gets A Revamp, Adds Favorites And Personalized Video Recommendations
A new Vevo app for iOS is available for download right now. The app brings new features such as Spotlight and Favorites, along with a new design that moves away from the YouTube look and feel.
Nintendo Unveils Linkle, The Female Link, Coming To Hyrule Warriors In March 2016
Nintendo has unveiled Linkle, the female version of Link who is not truly that. She's different, sassy, goes to war with dual crossbows and even has a special move, one that is similar to Link's own.
Apple Apologizes After This Footage Of Racist Behavior Sparked A Social Media Outcry [Video]
A video has been posted on Facebook that shows an Apple Store employee and two security guards asking a group of African students to leave because they feared the students would steal something. The incident has sparked outrage among thousands of netizens across the globe.
How To Sideload F.lux Screen Brightness App To Your iPhone or iPad Using Xcode
Want to use the new F.Lux app for iOS 9 devices but have no idea how to get it up and running? Follow these simple yet effective instructions to get it done.
