Articles by Vamien McKalin
Microsoft 12 Days Of Deals: Xbox One S Comes With Free Game And Free Controller
Microsoft is selling the Xbox One S right now at an impressive deal. Purchase the console from the Microsoft Store and get a free controller along with a free Ubisoft game of your choosing.
'State of Decay 2' To Have Larger World And Four-Player Co-op In 2017
'State of Decay 2' is set to release on the Xbox One, Project Scorpio, and Windows 10 in 2017. A new report states the game will have a bigger world than the original and a multiplayer co-op for the first time. This is something fans have been begging for since the original 'State of Decay.'
'The Last Of Us 2' And 'Knack 2' Announced At PlayStation Experience 2016
Sony's PlayStation Experience was a resounding success due to the announcement of several key video games. These includes the likes of 'The Last of Us 2,' 'Knack 2' and many more. 2017 will no doubt be a great year to play video games.
Dwarf Planet Pluto Could Be Home To Life But Not What You Expect
Pluto is the smallest planet in our solar system, and the coldest as well. With that being the truth, researchers are attempting to find out if life could be sustained on the planet, especially in its oceans under the ice.
Microsoft Believes 2016 Is The Year The Xbox One Bounces Back Into The Game
Since the year 2013, Sony has been handing Microsoft a sound beating in the video game console wars, but with the launch of the Xbox One S, it would seem as if 2016 might turn out to be the year the Xbox got back into the fight.
Microsoft Home Hub To Compete With Amazon Alexa And Google Home?
We've seen the Amazon Echo and Google Home and even heard about Apple's own home assistant device. However, nothing much have come out of Microsoft with regards to something similar. The latest report could shed light on such plans for the future.
Facebook Could Use Curated Articles To Fight Fake News
The problem of fake news continues to rub the internet and Facebook the wrong way. The company has taken it upon itself to control the flow of news on its platform by making moves to have a section known as Collections where curated news articles can be found.
Google Chrome Slowly Ditching Adobe Flash By Defaulting To HTML5 On Most Websites
In just a few years, Adobe Flash may no longer command any form of control of media on the web as Google has hammered another nail in its coffin. The company will no longer allow its web browser to prioritize Flash over HTML5, making the platform almost obsolete.
Sony Deleting Forum Topics About PlayStation 4 Pro 4K Problems With Bravia TVs
The PlayStation 4 Pro is a poweful video game console, one that is designed to deliver games and movies in 4K. However, the system is not playing well with some TVs, especially the Bravia x930D. The company has decided to suppress some topics about the issue on its forums.
AMD's New Zen Desktop CPU Could Be Sold for $499: Better Performance Than $1,000 Intel 5th Generation CPU
The Athlon series of chips are the last CPUs from AMD to truly compete with Intel, and since then, the company has struggled to deliver. However, with its upcoming Zen processor, things could change drastically, especially if the prices are right.
Resident Evil 7 Supports Cross-Saving Between Xbox One And Windows 10: Does It Support Xbox Play Anywhere?
Resident Evil 7 could become the first non-exclusive Microsoft game to support Xbox Play Anywhere if the latest reports holds true. This could usher in a wave of third-party developers putting their support behind Microsoft's grand vision.
Could The PlayStation 5 Have An Impressive 8 Teraflop GPU For True 4K Gaming?
The PlayStation 4 Pro is a great gaming device, and despite Sony's talk of 4K, it's not capable of running modern titles with high graphic demands in 4K. However, the question is, will the PlayStation 5 be 4K capable, and what type of GPU will Sony use?
Actor T.J. Miller Says Silicon Valley Is Not Making The World A Better Place: HBO Show Is Satire
T.J. Miller, the man who plays Erlich Bachman on the hit HBO series 'Silicon Valley,' is not a huge fan of the real Silicon Valley, as he finds those who venture there on a regular basis to be people who take themselves too seriously. He also believes they live in a tech bubble.
Microsoft Project Scorpio Due In A Year: How Much Could It Cost?
Microsoft wants to get back at the top of the console gaming market, and Project Scorpio is the console that could help with such plans. For this to happen, Microsoft needs to price the device right, and due to what the company has to say, don't expect it to match the PlayStation 4 Pro.
Xbox One Owners Can Stream Games In VR Via The Oculus Rift Starting December
Owners of the Xbox One can now stream games directly to the Oculus Rift, but bear in mind that while this is done in VR, the games are not VR games. They are played in a type of theater mode similar to how one would watch a movie.
Fake Google: Here's What You Need To Know So You'll Not Fall For Spam Website Pretending To Be Google.com
There's a spam website making rounds on the web that looks almost exactly the same as Google, but it isn't. It leads to a spam site that could potentially steal information from unsuspecting users.
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 4 Will Charge Your Phone In 5 Minutes
Qualcomm has upgraded its Quick Charge technology to version 4, and with that, users can gain 5 hours of battery life from just a mere 5 minutes of charge. But anyone who wants to take advantage of this must upgrade to a smartphone with Snapdragon 835 inside.
Tesla Shows Off Its Self-Driving Car Navigating Busy Highways And Stopping For Pedestrians
Tesla wants to move all its line of electric vehicles into the realm of self-driving, but first, the software needs to be just right. The company showed off a demo of this software in action, and from what we can tell, the company has a winner on its hands.
Eagles Cost Australian Company 9 Drones And $100,000 In Damages
Eagles rule the air, so it makes sense these creatures would take offense to drones flying in its domain. Australian company, St Ives Mine, have come across several issues with drones being destroyed by eagles. Company has so far lost more than $100,000.
Nintendo Switch To Get Pokémon Game In 2017 Titled 'Stars' According To Latest Rumor
The year 2017 will likely be an interesting one for Nintendo fans as they sit patiently waiting for the Switch to launch in March. However, a new Pokémon game based on 'Sun' and 'Moon' could also launch in late 2017, but for the Switch.
Xbox Store Black Friday 2016 Deals Revealed: Xbox One S Bundles, Xbox One Games And Accessories Now Available
'Tis the season for deals, and Microsoft will not be left out of the game with several deals for video games and video game consoles, along with gaming accessories. Xbox Live Gold subscribers will also get the chance to to take advantage of the deals early.
Black Friday 2016 Best Deals On iPhone And iPad From Best Buy, Walmart, Target And More
Chances are you've been hoping to get your hands on an iPhone or iPad this Black Friday from one of the top retail stores. Worry not, there are several great deals that could tickle your fancy. From the iPhone 5s to the iPad Pro, these deals are rocking.
That Stylish Tesla Solar Roof Will Cost Less Than The Regular Roof, Says Elon Musk
Could Tesla's newest solar roof be cheaper than regular roofs? Well, that's a yes and a no. At the end of the day, Elon Musk hopes these roofs will replace the normal ones in the future, but it may take a number of years for it to happen.
Android 7.0 Nougat Update For Huawei Mate 8: Here's How To Download And Install
Android 7.0 Nougat is available right now for the Huawei Mate 8, but only from the company's website and not over the air. It means, users will have to manually get the new update on their smartphone, and thankfully, we've learned how.
Reach Robotics Brings Mekamo Spider-Robots To Wage War In Augmented Realty Via Smartphone
Augmented reality is being used for a lot of things, but it has never been used to play video games with real spider-robots in the living room. This new robot could be the first of many; however, the experience is going to cost a lot of money for early adopters.
NBA 2K17 Is Free To Play On Xbox One This Weekend
Basketball video game fans should be pleased with Microsoft and 2K Games as both companies have decided to allow NBA 2K17 to be played freely over the weekend until Monday, Nov. 21. During this time, the price of the game will be slashed by up to 40 percent.
Apple AirPods Release Date Rumor: French Retailer Hints Wireless Earphones Will Ship Nov. 30
Apple has yet to announce the release date of the AirPods, but several retailers have let it slip on a possible date. From what they're saying, it would seem as if fans can get their hands on the device before the end of 2016, and not 2017 according to some.
Microsoft Announces Public Preview Of SQL Server On Linux And Windows
The public preview of SQL Server is now available to Linux and Windows users. The most important thing here is the fact that it's available for the open source operating systems.
MacBook Pro With Touch Bar Teardown: Tough To Repair, Impossible To Upgrade
Ever wondered what's inside the new Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? Well, it's all the things you'd expect. However, when it comes down to repairing the device should those things go bad, that's where things begin to get hurt the DYI folks right in the gut and the pocket.
Overwatch Update 1.5: Sombra Patch Now Available For Xbox One, PS4 And PC
'Overwatch' new update is probably the most significant in a long time, as it brings to the table a new character known as Sombra, a new map and Arcade mode. Furthermore, the update fixes several bugs and delivers overall improvements to the core experience.
