Articles by Vamien McKalin
Destiny may help rewrite Bungie's destiny: E3 2014 trailer shows why
Destiny made its second debut at E3 2014, and what Bungie showed is a game that could turn out to be the best first person shooter of 2014.
Aaron Paul Xbox One is very creepy: It turns on consoles without user permission
Breaking Bad star is causing all sorts of problems for Xbox One users in Microsoft's new advertisement after he said the iconic words, "Xbox On."
Portland welcomes Google Fiber...with a condition
Google Fiber is coming to Portland, Oregon, and Internet users should be very excited as there's a high chance Portland might escape the 1990s.
NJ relents. Assembly allows Tesla to sell electric cars directly to consumers
Tesla could resume selling its electric cars directly to consumers if a new bill voted on by the state Assembly is recognized by the Senate and the New Jersey Governor.
Wireless charging: Starbucks eyes better business from your bad phone battery
Starbucks and Duracell are aiming to make PMA the standard wireless charging technology by making it available for users in every Starbucks establishment in the U.S.
Kindle Fire HDX Mayday button used for weird reasons, Amazon says
The new Mayday tech advisory feature on the Kindle Fire HDX is being used on a regular basis by users, and sometimes for strange reasons.
Drchrono 'wearable health record' app for Google Glass looks to revolutionize how physicians store patient data
Google Glass might just be a smartphone on your face, but doctors and physicians say it is a modern records keeper with a twist.
Virtual reality is here to stay whether you like it or not: E3 2014 is the proof
Virtual Reality was once the black sheep of gaming due to the Nintendo Virtual Boy, but it's back and it is here to stay. Don't like it? Deal with it.
Innovation still remains core: Jony Ive speaks of Apple under Tim Cook
Steve Jobs is dead, but that doesn't mean Apple has lost its innovative touch, according to Jony Ive. The company's smartwatch could be a testament to this.
Wireless carriers getting creative with cell phone towers. Stealth is the new trend
Stealth telecommunication towers have been around for a long time, but they are becoming more prominent around the United States as telecommunication companies try to fill customer's needs.
Tesla lets rivals access its patented technology for free...and there's no catch
Tesla rivals now have the chance to create more efficient electric cars after the company's CEO offered to make all patents available under an open source like model.
Amazon wants you to buy Kindle Fire HDX and Amazon Fire TV for only $249. Sweet
Awesome deal of the day can get any consumer the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX and Amazon Fire TV for only $249 in the same package. Excited? Why shouldn't you be.
Powerbeats 2: Beats, Lebron James team up to rock your world with company's first wireless earphones
It is business as usual at Beats as the company announced a new line of headphones, the Powerbeats 2 that is inspired by NBA star LeBron James.
Nokia will use Medio Systems technology to take on Google Maps
Nokia is bouncing back at an alarming rate with the purchase of Medio Systems to help bolster its HERE Maps service. Google should no doubt keep an eye on this.
Eucalyptus tree is not just koala chow: A potential source of fuel and fiber
Never heard of the eucalyptus tree? It's the same tree koalas feed on in Australia, and it is the same tree that could soon become a great source of fuel and fiber.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S: An iPad killer or iPad wannabe?
Samsung is finding it difficult to compete with Apple on the same level playing field, and the company is doing all that it can to change that. Say hello to Samsung Galaxy Tab S.
Ubisoft leaves out female characters in 'Assassin's Creed: Unity' because they spell trouble
Ubisoft is under fire after refusing to add a female lead character in the new 'Assassin's Creed: Unity' video game for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Skype app for iOS gets updated after 4 years: Too little, too late?
After 4 years of being stagnant in design, Skype has finally updated to version 5.0 with an all new UI that is similar to the Windows Phone 8 version.
Google Fit is answer to Apple's HealthKit in fitness battle
Google Fit is the online search giant's second major push to have a meaningful presence in the health and fitness space before it is taken over by Apple and Samsung.
E3 2014: Microsoft press conference was filled with games, though it felt underwhelming
Microsoft came out with all intentions to take E3 2014, but the plethora of CGI trailers shown was the main distraction from what could have been a splendid showing.
Microsoft Research dreams of smartphone battery that lasts a WEEK
Smartphone battery life that is capable of lasting a full week is something that should work wonders in the smartphone industry, but is it a fool's errand to try? Microsoft doesn't think so.
Sony shows off The Assembly: The first VR title for Project Morpheus
Sony's Project Morpheus is getting a huge boost to stardom with the first game designed for VR from the ground up. Please welcome to the party, The Assembly.
Google My Business lets business owners manage online presence and connect better with customers
Google is seeking to increase its presence in our lives, and what better way to do it than targeting business. The new venture, Google My Business, is looking great, but may require a wait and see approach.
European taxis go off road to protest against Uber service
Uber has made a lot of enemies in Europe as traditional taxi drivers came out in numbers to protest Uber's growing control over the taxi business in the region.
Hacked TweetDeck goes offline briefly before Twitter fixes it
Hackers did a number on TweetDeck that managed to bring the service offline. However, quick action by the team got things back up to speed.
E3 2014: Sony press conference was solid...almost
Sony did a fairly good job with its E3 press conference, though the presenters and the boring TV robbed the company from having an amazing E3.
Hate Glassholes? Now you can jam their Wi-Fi connection and expose them
Glassholes should watch out. They might find their wearables useless in the coming years if a Berlin-based artist gets his way.
Discovery of preserved eggs of flying reptile Pterosaur in China excites boffins
The pterosaur species of ancient reptilian birds are creatures that lived in a colony, according to the findings of 5 eggs and 40 adult bones in China.
Netflix, Comcast take jabs at each other at Code Conference: It's all about post office and postage
Netflix and Comcast CEOs opened fire at Recode's Code Conference on the matter of why fees should be paid and why it shouldn't.
E3 2014: Nintendo's digital press conference was short, sweet, fun and Zelda
Best press conference goes to Nintendo's pre-recorded, and it was very different and better than what Microsoft and Sony delivered. We wish the competition will take a page out of Nintendo's book.
