Articles by Vamien McKalin
Instagram Live? Here Are Hints You Will Be Able To Go Live On Instagram Soon
Instagram doesn't want to be left out of the livestreaming party. The company is said to be working on the latest feature to allow its users to go live.
Best Phablets 2016: iPhone 7 Plus, Galaxy S7 edge, Google Pixel XL And More
Phablets are slowly becoming the standard, which is why 2016 saw the rise of more phablets than we can count. Samsung, Google, Apple, and even HP came out gunning, but which ones are the best of the bunch that anyone can pck up and play?
OnePlus 4 vs. Galaxy S8: Specs Comparison Of Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
The OnePlus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 are two of the most interesting smartphones set to release in the early parts of 2017, so how do they stack up against each other based on rumores specs? We dug deep to find out.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Believes Outer Space Is The Next Internet
Traveling to outer space is what several big tech companies are moving to achieve in the next decade or more, and Amazon is right there in hopes to be among the few. Jeff Bezos, CEO of the company, believes space could become the next internet if all goes well.
Apple And Roku Look Out As Chinese Company LeEco Prepares To Launch Streaming Video Service In US
LeEco wants to break into the U.S. market pretty badly, and as such, the company is coming out with many products to have a shot at its dream. The newest product is a streaming video service that has yet to be given a name.
New Dinosaur Species Discovered In The Outback Of Australia
A new dinosaur species has been located in Australia, and it's not a meat eater. The creature, known as Savannasaurus elliottorum, was found back in 2005, but researchers decided to wait 10 years before revealing the information to the world.
The Nintendo Switch Is Official: How Can It Compete With PlayStation And Xbox?
Nintendo is back in the game with its newest video game console, the Nintendo Switch. The device is designed to be both a home console and a handheld gaming device similar to the Nvidia Shield. The console is set to go on sale in March 2017.
Did Disney Walk Out On Twitter Deal Due To Online Trolls?
Online trolls can be a huge problem for any company that has to tend with them. These trolls might have cost Twitter a cool $12 billion, and could be the major obstacle stopping a sale from going through in the future to come.
Best Samsung Gear 360 Camera Alternatives: Ricoh Theta S, LG 360 CAM And 360Fly 4K
The Gear 360 camera from Samsung is a great device for creating content for VR headsets, but not everyone might want to commit to a Samsung product. With this being the case, there must be compelling alternatives out there.
LeEco Le Pro 3 Has Same Processor As Google Pixel For $399: Snapdragon 821, Android Marshmallow, No 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Google is taking up all the spotlight right now with the Pixel, but there's another device preparing to take the United States by storm. It's called the Le Pro 3, and guess what? It looks like a winner. The company behind it is looking to break out in the U.S. market.
OmniWear Arc Brings Haptic Feedback For Gaming To A New Level Of Interaction
Haptic feedback in gaming has been a thing for decades, but not much has changed since the technology came into play. However, with the OmniWear Arc neckband, it could finally bring something fresh to the table. Everything seems to rest squarely on the device's Kickstarter success.
Kobi The Robot Can Cut Yard Grass And Get Rid Of Snow Autonomously
Kobi the robot wants to take away all the backbreaking yard work from our lives, and it intends to begin down that line by cutting grass and sweeping up snow. All you'll need now is $4,000 to get your own yard-clearing bot.
Samsung Expands Availability Of Gear 360 Camera In The US
Samsung wants to sell more Gear 360 virtual reality cameras in the US, and as such, the company decided to expand availability to brick-and-mortar stores across the country. Only the major carriers and Best Buy will be supported at the moment.
Pokémon GO: How To Take Advantage Of The Latest Gym And Training Update
'Pokémon GO' is one of the most popular mobile games, and the first Pokémon title to feature on smartphones. Here's how to get the most out of the latest update to gyms and other training features.
Head Of Xbox Phil Spencer Not Worried About PS4 Pro Early Start
Project Scorpio is full year away from being released to market while the PS4 Pro is set to come out in November. However, the head of Xbox is not too concerned.
Tencent Announces WeChat Drone: 4K Video Record And 720p Livestream
Tencent is known as one of the biggest companies in China because of WeChat, a messaging service. But now, the company has entered the drone market with the Ying, a device that can livestream.
Shazam Partners With Vadio On In-App Music Video Feature
Vadio might give Vevo a run for its money after partnering with Shazam. The partership gives Vadio access to Shazam's over 120 million monthly users. This deal is expected to boost Vadio's video traffic a great deal once it is put into place.
Sony Updates PlayStation 4 Media Player To Support VR Photos And Videos
Virtual reality is the next big thing, and Sony is taking full advantage of this with the PlayStation VR and PlayStation 4. With a new system update, the console now supports 360-degrees photos and videos, but bear in mind, PSVR is needed.
Nintendo NX Rumored To Cost $299 And Support 4K Streaming Along With 1080p 60 FPS Gaming
The NX is the next console rumored to come from Nintendo, and from the latest leaks, the device could cost less than the PS4 Pro once it is released. The marketing tagline for the console is 'Interact with your game on the go.'
Playdead Uses Human Skull To Create 'Inside's' Creepy Soundtrack
Music and how it's created is a beautiful thing, but what does one call it when music is brought to life by use of a human skull? That's how the developer of 'Inside' created the creepy soundtrack for the game, and it is unlikely this will be the last time the composer takes this route.
'Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties' For PlayStation 4 Is Terrible In VR
Gamers with a PSVR headset might want to pass on 'Rise of the Tomb Raider: Blood Ties' DLC because the virtual reality experience is below average. The support here for VR comes off as an afterthought rather than a genuine idea.
The Netgear Arlo Pro Wireless Security Camera Delivers 6 Months Of Power On A Single Charge
Wireless security cameras are slowly becoming popular, but battery life has always been a major setback. However, Netgear has managed to address this problem with its Arlo Pro, which the company promises can deliver six months of recording on a single charge.
Facebook And Oculus Go Beyond The VR Headset
Oculus Rift is not just a headset - it's an important aspect of a platform Facebook is creating to woo developers and media content creators. Facebook and Oculus are planning to spend another $250 million in VR development.
Samsung vs Apple Patent Wars: Apple Wins $120 Million Slide-to-Unlock Patent Case
The Apple vs Samsung battle may seem never-ending. The latest is all about Apple coming away victorious in a $120 million lawsuit against Samsung over the Slide to Unlock feature.
Should Samsung Just Discontinue The Galaxy Note 7?
The Galaxy Note 7 has turned out to be a huge problem for Samsung, one that will not go away any time soon. Because of this, Samsung should simply call it quits before serious damage is taken by the brand.
Elon Musk Says First Humans To Colonize Mars Must Prepare To Die
To many, Mars could become the next Earth, but before that can happen, humans need to conquer it first. Elon Musk believes he and his SpaceX company can make this a possibility, but first-timers must prepare to never make it back home alive.
2017 iPhones: KGI Predicts Which iPhones Will Get All Glass Casing And Stainless Steel Edges
Apple is working on the new iPhones, but the question is, which one might get a glass casing, stainless steel or aluminum casing? Ming-Chi Kuo from KGI seems to know what is going on in the world of Apple.
Microsoft Had Intentions To Sell 200 Million Xbox One Units
No home video game console in history has ever sold 200 million units, but that didn't stop Microsoft from aiming for the stars when it came down to the Xbox One. Unfortunately, plans fell through and after three years on the market, the Xbox One is a struggling beast.
These Are The Free Games Coming To PlaySation Plus Subscribers In October
Free games for the PlayStation Network for October are looking great. For those who have been itching to play 'Resident Evil 7' and have yet to play the very first game, then it's time to get excited.
Ford Improves 2017 F-150 Raptor By Cutting Weight and Increasing Engine Power
The Ford F-150 Raptor is a powerful machine with 450 horsepower that is bound to impress. The vehicle could turn out to be one of the best pickup trucks from the company, but folks will get the chance to find out when it hits showrooms later in the year.
