Articles by Vamien McKalin
Epic fail? Despite Titanfall exclusive, Microsoft Xbox One sales trail PS4
Titanfall turned out to be a hit title for Respawn and EA, but failed to become the system seller to help propel the Xbox One ahead of the Sony PlayStation 4.
Net neutrality, What? FCC blinks, allows video streaming companies to strike deals for Internet 'fast lane'
The Federal Communication Commission is reportedly working on a propose plan to allow ISPs to charge web content providers for faster Internet speed to deliver to customers.
Bigger brain size means more self control, animal study claims
Animals with bigger brains show more self-control when compared with animals with smaller brains. Study also shows that animals with bigger bodies don't all have a large brain
Learn from cougar if you want to survive mass extinction: Don't be a fussy eater
In the animal kingdom, the key to survival is eating everything. Cougars have come to realize this truth, which is why these great cats are still alive and kicking today.
Men, stop trying to sound sexy, because women think it's stupid: Try lowering your voice
Trying to sound sexy and sensual is no longer one of the strong points in a man's arsenal for courting a lady. A new study shows that women no longer view this act as worthy of a man.
End of an era: RIP Nokia, Hello Microsoft Mobile
Nokia's devices and services division will be a key part of Microsoft come April 25 after China gave the acquisition the green light. All employees affected will now work for Microsoft.
Google Project Ara: Why the brouhaha?
Google Project Ara could one day become the future of smartphones, but this plan has several hurdles that must be crossed before it can convince consumers to look the other way.
Baby lobster population declining in Maine at alarming rate, may prompt menu price hike
The population of young lobsters is on the decline in 11 locations. This problem, which is caused by environmental changes, could have a negative effect on the market.
Cortana: Microsoft's secret weapon as Windows 8.1 takes on iOS and Android
Microsoft is hedging its bet on Cortana to boost the sales of Windows Phone 8.1 devices in a grand plan to overtake Android and iOS.
Giant iceberg six times the size of Manhattan, could threaten shipping during Antarctic winter
Massive iceberg only known as iceberg B31 is making its way to the Southern Ocean where NASA would find it difficult to track due to long winter darkness.
Monkeys are actually good at math: A skill used in the wild, a study finds
Monkeys have a new trick up their sleeves; they can actually calculate using basic mathematics. With such skills, no wonder monkeys are not easy prey in the wild.
10-month old baby Wyatt is unable to open his mouth since birth: Can he be helped?
Baby Wyatt is suffering from a rare Lockjaw symptom where he is unable to open his mouth since birth. The family is seeking help from anyone who might have come across this problem before.
Now here's something Apple Maps is good at: Spotting Loch Ness Monster
Apple Maps can be unreliable in many ways, but when it comes to spotting legendary creatures, it's ahead of the game.
Honda unveils the new ASIMO robot. Want it to dance, do chores? No problemo.
Honda is slowly bringing us into the future with the ASIMO robot by its side. Since its creation, the robot's latest iteration comes a step closer to what humans can do, in terms of mobility at least.
Nintendo Game Boy turns 25: The journey so far
The Game Boy celebrated its 25th birthday Monday, let's all pop out the candles and party hats.
Bighead Asian carp found in Muskingum River: Could damage fishing industry
The Asian carps are invading at an alarming rate in the Muskingum River. Authorities are racing against time to keep things under control.
Pregnant women in Tennessee who take illegal drugs could face 15 years in prison if proposed bill is passed
Tennessee could become the first state in the U.S. to prosecute women for taking illegal narcotics while pregnant.
After weight loss surgery, patients report losing the taste for pork and beef: Cure for obesity?
Want to hate meat? Then weight loss surgery might be the very thing you should try. Bear in mind though, it doesn't work for everyone.
Google launches Glass try-before-you-buy program for fence-sitters
Google wants you to try Glass before you buy. It's not what you think, though, so don't get your hopes up.
Nike fails to fuel its FuelBand dream: What really went wrong
The FuelBand is all but dead, and Nike might just put its tales between its legs and run. Rumors of Nike exiting the wearable device market for good have been circling the Internet for quite some time.
Americans think drones and wearables are scary. What else are they wary of?
Americans are definitely interested in futuristic technologies, but in some instances they are not. The majority of Americans believe technology is capable of improving society, but they also fear the negative implications technology might have on their lives.
More dogs are becoming infected with Lyme disease via ticks: How to prevent your dog from getting the disease
Your dog might be infected with Lyme disease, but if the animal shows no signs of sickness, worry not.
Kill switch debate grows hotter as U.S. smartphone thefts double
U.S. smartphone theft is on the rise, making it more evident that we need a kill-switch in every mobile device.
Samsung now wants its Milk music service users to pay $4 per month for ads-free streaming
Ever got milked by Milk? There's a first time for everything thanks to Samsung. Earlier this year, Samsung debuted Milk, its very own music streaming service.
Eyefi Cloud allows users to sync digital camera photos to the cloud instantly: Good idea but there's a barrier
Eyefi offers cloud service to share photos with other devices without hassle. Eyefi is well known for giving wireless functionality to several digital cameras with its Mobi SD cards that are equipped with Wi-Fi.
HTC turns to former Samsung exec to boost marketing
HTC wants what Samsung is having for dinner, so what better way to do it than recruit the former chef.
Canadian authorities arrest 19-year-old youth for exploiting Heartbleed bug: What you need to know
Stephen Arthuro Solis-Reyes is in big trouble after authorities accused him stealing almost 1,000 Social Insurance Numbers. Reyes allegedly exploited the security gap during a 6-hour window between when the bug was announced and when the breach was patched.
10Gbps Wi-Fi is the world's fastest Wi-Fi: Launch date set for 2015
While cellular network operators are aiming to go 5G, Wi-Fi is jumping to 10G, and should do so by 2015.
Amazon now saves docs sent to Kindle to the cloud: Is it the same as Microsoft OneDrive?
Saving documents to the cloud isn't new, but now Amazon is making this possible for Kindle users.
Facebook venturing to global mobile payment market as Google Wallet fails to gain traction?
The future is mobile for Facebook, so going the direction of mobile payment is a logical step: Mark Zuckerberg
