Articles by Vamien McKalin
Gal Gadot and Jason Momoa both training together for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice? It appears so
Quite difficult to write this off as a coincidence as both Gadot and Momoa are rocking climbing on the same day. Chances are that both are in training for the upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice movie.
ABC announces Once Upon a Time Frozen Cast: Sven the reindeer is in it
Once Upon a Time is kicking off season 4 soon, and it will do so in icy style. Three Frozen characters and a reindeer called Sven will all be making an appearance in Storybrooke.
How military drones get their inspiration from Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are great fliers, as they are able to maneuver through the tightest of spaces. Military drone makers know this, and that is why several drones are designed with the Hummingbird in mind.
Marvel revealed first official image of Thanos: The Mad Titan looks glorious on this throne
We've long waited for Marvel to release the first official image of Thanos in all his glory, and now it is here. The Mad Titan sitting on his throne looks as devious and deadly as ever, but there's no Infinity Gauntlet.
EA Access subscription service for Xbox One: Is it worth the trouble?
Electronic Arts announced a new subscription program for Xbox One called EA Access, and we're wondering if this service is worth using, or should it be scorned like the plague.
The moon is not round, it's slightly flattened: Why?
It's official, our moon is weird since it is not actually round as images might have us believe, but is slightly flattened on one side and has an overall shape similar to a lemon. We have a lemon moon, how about that.
Report: HTC's Windows Phone 8.1 device is called the One W8: Little too late?
HTC is finally returning to the Windows Phone 8 platform, and this time, the company is doing so in style. Rumors claim the HTC handset is called the One W8, a version of the One M8 for Android.
Kim Kardashian's mobile game is making $700,000 per day: Wait, what?
Strange things do happen, and they seem to happen quite often. Kim Kardashian's new game about doing next to nothing is making $700,000 a day, could go on to make $200 million in the first year.
Apple plans to ship three million iWatch devices by the end of 2014: Report
Due to problems manufacturing sapphire glass, a new report claims that Apple might only get to ship up to three million iWatch devices by the end of December. The device components are handled by LG and TPK, Samsung nowhere to be found.
Windows Phone 8.1 digital assistant, Cortana is coming to China and UK
Microsoft isn't keen on trapping Cortana in the United States, as the company is preparing to bring her to new markets such as China and the UK. India, Australia and Canada will also get a version based on the US and UK version of Cortana.
French company Iliad offer to acquire T-Mobile for $16 billion: T-Mobile stock rose by 9.1 percent
T-Mobile just got even more interesting as a French company has entered the game just in case U.S. regulators block the Sprint deal. The Iliad deal is likely not what T-Mobile wants right now, but it might just take it.
Facebook brings free Internet connection to Zambia: A plan to gain the next billion
With a slowdown in the amount of people signing up for the social network, Facebook has been forced to look for more users in third world and developing nations.
Samsung wants to create rounded smartwatch to compete with Motorola: Destined to trounce the Moto 360?
Samsung has yet to experience any meaningful successes in the smartwatch market, and chances are the company would want to do so before Apple strikes. Can a rounded face smartwatch change Samsung's fortunes?
Report claims Microsoft's next Windows Phone 8.1 device is all about the 'selfie': Can it succeed?
There hasn't been a truly successful Windows Phone 8 device since the Lumia 920 and Lumia 520. Can this selfie-focused Windows Phone 8.1 handset open a new market for Microsoft?
Apple bought Swell for $30 million: Plans to conquer curated content streaming?
Apple has dipped into its war chest once more as the company aims to increase iTunes dominance in the digital music market. It appears curated content streaming is the future.
Driverless cars coming to UK roads in January 2015: The age of driverless cars have begun
The UK is the latest country to get on the driverless car bandwagon, as it prepares for first public testing in January of 2015. Other countries to have done this already include Japan and the USA.
EA announces its 'EA Access' video game subscription service exclusive to Xbox One: Bound to fail?
EA's new subscription service is interesting to say the least, but at the moment the gaming library is below par, and it is not certain if the company plans to add the latest titles to the Vault.
Netflix has signed interconnection deal with AT&T: Should the FCC intervene?
Netflix can't catch a break as the company is forced to sign another interconnection deal. This time, the deal is signed with AT&T, and it makes us wonder if net neutrality will ever be victorious.
The Pirate Bay has gone mobile: Owners looking to the future
The Pirate Bay is making moves that gives us the impression the website is here to stay for the long haul. The owners have created a mobile centric website, and plans are in the works for more.
HTC rumored to be working on Windows Phone 8 version of the One (M8): HTC needs a boost
After what seems like forever, HTC appears to be finally returning to the Windows Phone platform with a device that is similar in construction to the well-received One (M8).
Not even Mario Kart 8 was enough to save Nintendo: Wii U sales still lagging, can Nintendo bounce back?
The launch of Mario Kart 8 was not enough to save Nintendo from another quarterly loss. The Japanese video gaming giant will have a lot of work harder if it wants to save its business.
FCC chairman attacks Verizon over new 4G LTE throttling plan: Nothing will be done about it
Verizon Wireless is planning to cut the Internet speeds of its top 5 percent unlimited 4G LTE subscribers, beginning this October. However, FCC chairman, Tom Wheeler, is not happy about the move.
Chinese regulators swarm Microsoft offices over antitrust concerns: Another move to erode U.S. tech firms' influence in China?
Chinese State Administration for Industry and Commerce officials raided Microsoft offices in China on Monday over possible antitrust concerns. It appears the NSA debacle is causing a boomerang effect that has U.S. tech firms in its sights.
Apple acquired BookLamp to improve iBooks: Clear shot at Amazon's eBook dominance
Apple is looking to give Amazon a run for its money with its acquisition of BookLamp. The technology BookLamp has could improve iBooks to compete better with Amazon.
Lenovo aims down the sights at Google with its own version of Glass called C1: Is it better than Glass?
The augmented reality glasses market is slowly getting crowded, as Lenovo is the latest company to announce a Google Glass like device. It's not a complete rip off when it comes to design, but it does run a version of Android.
Solar super storm missed Earth in 2012: Another may strike in 10 years, causing damaging effects
Back in 2012, a deadly solar storm moved passed Earth. If it had hit the planet, we would still be feeling the effects up to this day due to damages and a $2 trillion loss.
The world's largest aquatic insect (Giant Dobsonfly) found in Western China: Be very afraid
Researchers in China have located what amounts to be the largest aquatic insect ever recorded in human history. It's called the Giant Dobsonfly, and it is bound to scare you nearly to death.
Research shows that dogs get jealous too: Don't pet a stuffed animal in front of your dog
You might have never noticed, but dogs are capable of jealousy, and this has nothing with them being ignored. Apparently, it has a lot to do with social interaction than anything else.
Breakthrough seen as 'Holy Grail' of battery design: Could improve smartphone and electric car battery life
New battery design could finally allow for longer battery life in our smartphones and tablets. Researchers are using anode, a metal, to create smaller and lightweight batteries with more power capacity.
iFixit Amazon Fire Phone teardown: Difficult to repair, 3/10 repairability score
The Amazon Fire Phone appears to be an OK device, but it is not easy to repair should it be damaged. The guys at iFixit gave the device a terrible 3/10 repairability score. Better luck next time, Amazon.
