Articles by Vamien McKalin
Not just for erectile dysfunction: Viagra and Cialis may help treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Boys suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy could find a new treatment in Viagra and Cialis. However, the treatment could turn out to be embarrassing for some.
Alcohol biggest killer of people in world, warns WHO
Alcohol consumption is a popular past time worldwide, but that doesn't mean it is healthy. A new report concludes that over 3.3 million people died in 2012 due to alcohol use.
Moto E: Here's why everyone is going gaga over Motorola's $129 no-contract smartphone
Motorola's Moto E is on the lips of every tech enthusiast right now for being one of the best, if not the best Android smartphone at $129.
Circumcision risk grows 20-fold after first birthday in boys, warns new study
Circumcision has its upsides, but it can turn out to be a bad thing in young boys after surpassing age 10 years. Bear in mind, these complications are not life threatening.
Net neutrality lives! FCC backtracks on net neutrality stand, revises rules: What you should know
For the moment, net neutrality lives on, but we won't know for how long until the May 15 vote. If all goes well, the way we use the Internet should not change much.
Nagged to death? Possible, says Danish researchers
Did you know that a person could be nagged to death? This is possible, as per researchers from Denmark. It appears we now need to live peacefully to achieve a long life.
ADHD drugs may lower smoking risk in patients
ADHD and several other factors can lead to smoking in patients, but this could become a thing of the past due to new treatments and therapy.
Xbox One-exclusive 'Sunset Overdrive' gameplay trailer released: What to expect
The first gameplay trailer for Sunset Overdrive is here, and it is looking wonderful. It's the only Xbox One exclusive we've seen so far with so many colors.
Amazon has just been granted patent for basic photography technique. Hmmn... duuuh!
Amazon now owns the idea of taking an image with a white background, something photographers have been doing for decades. This is proof enough how incompetent the U.S. patenting system is.
To what extent will people go to recover their stolen phones? Be prepared to be shocked
No one likes it when their smartphone is stolen, hence the reason why many Americans are willing to place themselves in harm's way to retrieve a stolen device.
Population of older women becoming first-time moms on the rise in the US: CDC
Study shows that growing numbers of older women are becoming mothers, a trend that has a lot to do with the change in society and the increasing rights of women.
Ireland will lead Europe's fat brigade by 2030 due to unhealthy diet, lack of exercise: Study
Obesity in Europe is rising, and by 2030, Ireland could unseat England as the country with the most overweight citizens. Changes in lifestyle should now be the order of the day.
Nintendo in hot water over exclusion of same-sex relationships in Tomodachi Life
Excluding the option for gay gamers to have a relationship and marry in Tomodachi Life, Nintendo has placed itself in the crosshair of the LGBT community.
Nokia Lumia camera 'expert' ditches Microsoft in favor of Apple
The man behind the iconic Nokia Pureview camera technology has jumped ship to Apple. The Cupertino giant could finally have a killer camera coming up for the iPhone 6.
King of Music: Here's why Apple is wooing Beats Electronics with $3.2 bn diamond ring
Apple and Beats together for future endeavors? This is one deal we never saw coming, and you know what? It could turn out to be a splendid idea for Apple to venture down this path.
Microsoft patents uber-cool smartwatch (and unlike smart bra, this may actually hit the market)
A new patent filed from 2012 by Microsoft has proven that the software company is hard at work on its own smart watch device. It appears Microsoft doesn't want to play second fiddle this time around.
Somalia worst place for mother to raise a child: How does your country fare?
The universe has not been kind to Somalia, as it is the worst country to raise a child. Finland on the other hand, can claim the prize of being the best place to raise a child.
Feeling lonely? LG lets you chat with your smart appliances
Want to talk with your smart fridge? LG has already made this a possibility in South Korea, and soon folks from the United States will get to enjoy it in the coming months.
Leaked emails show Google getting cozy with NSA: What's up?
Google and the NSA were pals back in 2012, but it doesn't appear if both companies collaborated on anything that has to do with spying on the general public.
Symantec says antivirus losing fight against cyberattacks, plotting new strategy
If Symantec is correct, then it would mean the Anti-virus software is dead, we'll be relying more on minimizing malware damage rather than blocking them outright.
Intel announces plans to be inside new generation of Google Chromebooks
Intel and Lenovo are taking the Chromebook market by storm, a move that would benefit Google greatly, and might just punish Microsoft even more.
Want to join NSA? Decode the tweet
The NSA is looking for new employees to help protect America, and the agency is doing this through Twitter. Can you land the job? Decode the messages and find out.
'Tales from the Borderlands' screenshots and trailer released: What to expect
The first images of Telltale Games new title, Tales from the Borderlands, is here. It looks like any other Telltale video game, but with that distinctive Borderlands artwork we've come to love.
Showtime, Microsoft in talks to bring Steven Spielberg-produced Halo TV series
Halo the TV series is coming, but it appears Microsoft has inked a deal with Showtime, meaning the episodes coming to Xbox will play second fiddle.
HTC One mini 2 render leaks: Are they for real?
Is this the leaked image of the HTC One Mini 2? It is possible, but the 13-megapixel rear camera makes us wonder how legitimate this leaked mock-up is.
Activision is risking $500 mn on Destiny: Our take
Activision is not intent on letting Destiny fail, hence the reason why the company is willing to spend $500 million on development and marketing in 2014 alone.
Facebook F8 biggest announcements: Mobile ad network and anonymous login (Why they matter)
At Facebook's F8 conference, the company makes the step into mobile advertising for the first time, along with finally showing respect for user's privacy.
'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' trailer and screenshots are out. What to expect
Activision is hoping that its latest video game 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' will remove the sour taste of Call of Duty: Ghost from the mouth gamers around the world.
Scary! CDC warns 5 things kill two-thirds of Americans
How your life could end someday may just be right before your eyes, and you're doing nothing to prevent it from ever happening.
Foursquare launches Swarm to take on Facebook Nearby Friends and Yelp
Yelp and Facebook is up for a new challenger in the local search space, as Foursquare prepares to split into two apps to better focus on what is important.
