Articles by Vamien McKalin
Volkswagen Emission-Test Fiasco Echoes Deep: VW Drowning In The U.S. Auto Market Amid 'Dieselgate' Scandal
Emission tests and fuel cost have hit Volkswagen hard as the company attempts to remove itself from the latest scandal in the car industry. Over 800,000 cars are reportedly affected by VW's missteps and the whole fiasco is taking a heavy toll on the automaker.
GoPro Facing Patent Infringement Lawsuit Over Cube-Shaped Hero4 Session Design: Polaroid Maker Sues, Cries Copycat
The GoPro Hero4 Session Camera just can't catch a break, as a lawsuit now aims to force GoPro to change the design. Polaroid maker C&A Marketing Inc sued GoPro over the design patent.
This Autonomous Drone From MIT Has Some Serious Moves To Avoid Obstacles: Dip, Dart, Dive Away [Video]
An awesome-looking drone has the ability to automatically dodge objects while flying at 30 miles per hour. The software used was created by an MIT student name Andrew Barry.
Hacker Team Wins $1M Reward For iOS 9 Jailbreak Over Remote Exploit
An unknown hacking team is the lucky winner of $1 million after providing zero-day hack acquiring firm, Zerodium, with a method to jailbreak an iPad and iPhone running iOS 9 remotely via Chrome.
Watch Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson Take Subtle Jabs At The BBC In New Amazon Ad [Video]
There's a new Amazon Fire TV Stick advertisement on YouTube, and Jeremy Clarkson is the man at the helm. As expected from Clarkson, he made sure the ad was entertaining while making fun of the BBC.
Qualcomm Refutes Claims Of Snapdragon 820 Overheating Issues
After rumors broke out regarding the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor facing several overheating problems, the company came out and slammed the claims as being untrue.
LG V10 Starts Shipping Globally, Including In U.S. Where T-Mobile Leads The Charge
The LG V10 smartphone with its secondary display is here first on T-Mobile, set to launch later on AT&T and Verizon. The device launched in the U.S., China, and Hong Kong initially, before gracing other markets.
Microsoft Skype Update For iPad, iPhone And Android Adds Video Filters For Fun Clips – Check This Out
Skype 6.5 for Android and iOS has released a new video filters feature to help spice up video messages. Furthermore, 3D Touch has also been added for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus owners.
TalkTalk Cyberattack Probe Continues: Police Arrest Second Teen Suspected Of Data Breach
Another suspect in the TalkTalk cyber attack was arrested recently in West London. He's a 16-year-old boy, and his arrest came days after a 15-year-old was held in Northern Ireland.
China Finally Ending One-Child Policy After Nearly Four Decades
China's one-child policy is dead and gone, as the country with the largest population in world finally heralds the age of the two-child policy to help boost an ageing population.
Apple Watch Proves A Hot Seller, Made Up $1.7B Of Apple's Revenue In Last Quarter
The Apple Watch has turned out to be a surprise $1.7 billion earner for Apple, and may very well become the one device to end the company's reliance on the iPhone.
Sony Smartphones Still Struggling While PS4 Software, Sensors Lead The Charge: Fiscal 2Q 2015 Results
Sony is back to winning ways after good enough performance in the second-quarter of 2015. The PlayStation and sensor division are the main winners here, while the smartphone business continues to flounder.
Huawei Confirms Android 6.0 Marshmallow Beta Ready To Hit Honor 7 Smartphones Soon
Huawei promises an Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for several of its devices, starting with the Honor 7. The handset is expected to get the beta in the next few weeks.
Samsung Pay Has Big News: 14 New Banks, Gift Card Support Coming Soon And More
Samsung Pay is the competing product to Apple Pay and Google Wallet from the South Korean giant. The platform now supports 14 new banks, and will offer gift cards is coming next year.
Marks And Spencer Spilled Shoppers' Data In Bizarre Data Leak Over 'Technical Issue'
A bizarre data leak has allowed Marks and Spencer shoppers to view personal information of customers via the company's website. Marks and Spencer denies any important data was revealed, but some are claiming otherwise.
Apple Profits Rise Yet Again Thanks To Strong iPhone Sales In China
Apple has made headway in profits for another consecutive quarter. However, as the company grows, it finds meeting expectations more challenging.
Xbox Deals With Gold Goes Spooky For Halloween: The Evil Within, Titanfall, Resident Evil And More
It's Halloween - and trick-or-treating and scaring little children is not the only thing fun to do. Have a peek at what Microsoft is offering with Deals with Gold for the Xbox One and Xbox 360.
Halo 5: Guardians PC Launch Rumors Cleared: 343 Industries Sheds Light On The Matter
'Halo 5: Guardians' is not coming to PC despite what Frank O'Connor of 343 Industries had to say. However, anything is possible due to the road Microsoft has been taking as of late.
Oppo Neo 7 Breaks Cover, Set To Hit 17 Markets Worldwide: Here's What It Has To Offer
The Oppo Neo 7 is the latest Android handset from Oppo, and it is designed for the budget minded. The handset is set to launch in India before other territories and it has attractive specs and features for its category.
2016 Volvo XC90 Crossover SUV Is A Luxurious Computer On Wheels: Top Tech Features You'll Love
The 2016 Volvo XC90 Crossover SUV is a true testament to the future we should expect when it comes down to vehicles with heavy tech inside. This car is packed with impressive technology and is among the most impressive modern crossovers yet, so we've rounded up the top features tech-savvy car lovers will fall in love with.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow Google Now On Tap: How To Enable Or Disable The Feature
Google Now on Tap is a new feature found on Android 6.0 Marshmallow that is bound to take off in the months to come. We are here to share how to enable and disable the feature in just a few taps.
Study Says Snapchat Makes Users Happier Than Facebook, And Sexting Is Not The Reason Why
Snapchat makes for happier people when compared to Facebook, according to the latest study. This could cause for more users to abandon the social network.
People Don't Want To Work At Amazon, Says Microsoft's Steve Ballmer: Why?
Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, is still his old self after he ripped into Amazon as regards its employees and how Microsoft is the only company capable of competing with Apple.
Amazon Echo Now Rocks Yelp Integration: Find Top-Rated Local Businesses With Alexa
The Amazon Echo has increased in usefulness after the online retail giant announced that the device now supports Yelp. This move should give users more incentive to give Echo a spin.
Apple TV Finally Comes In Several Options: Which One Should You Buy?
Apple is upping the ante with a new Apple TV media streaming box. This new device will also compete with the original Apple TV. However, this might confuse some consumers, so which is better and which one should you get? Let us put your mind at ease.
BlackBerry Priv Preorders In US, UK And Canada: Where To Buy
The new BlackBerry Priv is on the horizon and fans are preparing themselves to throw down. Still, how and where can one preorder this gorgeous looking Android device?
'Assassin's Creed Syndicate' Review Roundup: From 'Historical Failure' To 'Superb,' Here's What Reviewers Have To Say
'Assassin's Creed: Syndicate' is proving to be a great game among critics, but some believe the franchise is getting boring and needs a change.
Asus Chairman Hints At New Google Nexus, Talks VR, Smartphone Push And More
Jonney Shih, chairman of Asus, has hinted heavily on the possibility of another Google Nexus device with Asus at the helm. He also spoke of VR and more smartwatches for the masses.
Fossil Q Wearables From Luxury Watchmaker Launching Shortly, Including First Android Wear Smartwatch: Pricing And Release Details
Fossil is preparing to shake up the Android Wear market with its first smartwatch and a host of other devices designed to push notification and track fitness. The smartwatch maybe the first to include an Intel processor.
Apple Patents Motorized iPhone Screen Protector With Shock-Absorbing Retractable Tabs To Prevent Against Damage
A new Apple patent is making the rounds and it could very well become the ultimate screen protector. The design is interesting along with the overall idea.
