Articles by Vamien McKalin
FCC extends net neutrality deadline after over 800,000 comments crashed site
The Federal Communication Commission has a lot of work on its hands as it was forced to extend the net neutrality first round of comments to Friday, July 18.
Sony embarrasses itself after the company websites were pulled offline due to unpaid bills: What is the cause?
Sony made a huge blunder after the company failed to pay its server bills, a move that forced Network Solutions to take Sony's websites offline.
Microsoft readies $199 Windows 8 laptop and $99 tablet to combat Chrome OS and Android: Will this plan work?
Microsoft is not happy about the state it is currently in, and as such, the company is working closely with partners to oversee the launch of cheap Windows 8 laptops and tablets for the holiday.
Former Valve VR contractor thinks the technology is bad news: Is VR too anti-social?
Fabian Giesen is a man who doesn't hate virtual reality headsets, but wishes the technology wasn't so anti-social. He seems to prefer AR, as it allows for more creative freedom.
Fastest spacecraft ever created is honing in on Pluto: What data are scientists expecting to collect?
New Horizons is a super-fast spacecraft, and after 8 years, the craft is slowly getting ready to reach Pluto to begin its mission. Whatever scientists collect, it could give Pluto its planetary status again.
Scientists expect to find alien life and Earth-like planets in the next 20 years
The next 20 years should be an interesting one, after NASA scientists claim that in this time frame, they would have located the Earth 2.0 and possible alien life forms.
Climate change is a real problem, but is it capable of causing the kidney stone condition?
Over 60,000 people in several states each year suffer from kidney stones. Could this be due to rising climate change problems?
IBM and Apple team up to push iPhone and iPad into the enterprise market: Should Microsoft worry?
Apple's aim to have a huge and meaningful presence in the enterprise market has pushed the company to partner up with IBM on this initiative. The loser in this battle may just turn out to be the ever-confused Microsoft.
Microsoft demoed Project Adam, its super intelligent AI: New feature for Kinect 3.0?
Project Adam is Microsoft's next big step into super smart artificial intelligence, and so far what the company showed appears to be better than what Google is offering.
Yahoo acquires RayTV to boost its upcoming video platform: Should YouTube be worried?
Yahoo aims to create its own YouTube with the acquisition of RayTV, a start-up that specializes in broadcasting live video to viewers. But can the former web company pull off the impossible?
Report: 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 could be delayed: What about the 4.7-inch version and the iWatch?
A report claims the 5.5-inch version of the Apple iPhone 6 could be delayed into 2015 due to production issues. The same issue could face the iWatch, unfortunately.
Sex addicts have similar brain waves when compared to drug addicts: What is the cause?
Having sex is a normal act among human beings. However, an addiction to sex is not considered as normal, and the biggest problem behind this could be porn.
OS X Yosemite is popular among developers: Will consumers find it equally popular?
Apple has always been consistent with its OS X releases, yet success has always been minor. However, with Yosemite, things could take a major turn due to the addition of certain iOS features and connectivity.
99 Days of Freedom: Could staying away from Facebook for 3 months improve happiness?
The anger about Facebook's hidden experiments on its users is not going away any time soon. However, until then, how about taking a 99 day hiatus away from the social network?
Coppertone girl-type child photo gets NC mom in trouble with Facebook
Photographer mother from Hickory is in a heated rage after Facebook deleted a nude image of her daughter and alleged threatened to ban her for life after reposting the image again.
European Union anti-trust officials put questions to Facebook rivals over WhatsApp deal: Is the deal now doomed?
The Facebook WhatsApp deal is one of the most expensive proposed acquisitions in recent history, and it has attracted the attention of the European Union anti-trust officials.
Microsoft announced Azure StorSimple and Office 365 Business improvements: Is this the new Microsoft?
Microsoft is making a huge push to dominate the cloud, as competition from Google and Amazon intensifies. The company is hoping new Azure and improved Office 365 services will attract customers.
Pelagornis fossil shows giant seabird wingspan was a whopping 21-foot
The largest seabird in history has been found with wings spanning 21-feet wide. The creature was found back in 1983, and is capable of flying over the sea bed for long distances.
Michelle Obama slams GOP, backs healthy school lunch rules
First lady Michelle Obama isn't happy about the GOP plan to soften the stance on healthy foods in schools. According to the first lady, she plans to fight this battle to the very end.
Google co-founders share their philosophy and vision about world's future, and it's full of robots and AI
Larry Page and Sergey Brin, the co-founders of one of the most innovative companies of our time, have spoken a lot about the past and the impending future of Google.
Tablets will overtake PC sales by 2015 but desktop is far from being dead
Tablet shipments are finally poised to take over the PC, but for those who might believe the PC market is finally coming to an end, that isn't the case according to Gartner.
RakNet acquisition opens up exciting world of possibilities for Oculus VR
Oculus VR is aiming to improve the Oculus Rift where gaming is concerned, with the acquisition of RakNet. The company also announces its first developer conference set for September.
20-year Columbia prostitute charged with knowingly exposing people to HIV
Antionette Clark, a prostitute from Columbia, Missouri, was charged recently for knowingly giving her clients HIV. She was arrested on June 19, and charged in July.
Destiny beta release date July 17 announced: Exclusive access for those who pre-order
Bungie has announced the beta for Destiny, coming this month to both PlayStation and Xbox platforms, and ending on July 28. The beta is only available to those who pre-order.
YouTube helps users know whether their ISP is crappy
YouTube is putting ISPs on the plank as it aims to force these companies to improve their Internet connection speeds. Users can now compare ISP performance on YouTube, which could likely push them to jump ship.
Oculus Rift headset developer kit sale suspended in China following 'extreme reseller purchases'
The prosperous Chinese leaves nothing to chance. Retailers within the country are eating up the Oculus Rift, only to resell the device at a higher price to make a huge profit.
Location-based security features could be the next big thing in iPhone, new Apple patent suggests
Apple is working on a new location based iPhone feature that determines the best security measures depending on the user's location.
Is Samsung Galaxy F design inspired by iPhone? New photo leak suggests so
There's a new Samsung smartphone device called the Galaxy F, and not only is it the first Galaxy handset with premium aluminum design, but it appears to be just another Galaxy smartphone that steals from the iPhone design.
Microsoft smart watch? Nah! Expect a health-focused smartband
Google is clearly pushing for the smart watch, and Apple is rumored to be doing the same thing. Microsoft is taking a huge gamble by going with a health-focused smartband.
Samsung calls iPhone users 'wall huggers' in new Galaxy S5 ad. Not fair!
Samsung has been consistent in its humor ads that target the Apple iPhone, and this new one is of no exception. The ad shows the weakness of the iPhone 5s in the battery department, while showing the improvements to battery with the Galaxy S5.
