Articles by Vamien McKalin
The Change From Snapchat To Snap Is Due To Great Marketing
In rebranding, the new name alone is not the only important aspect -- it also boils down to how the company markets the new name and ideas to consumers. The same applies to Snapchat's recent name change.
Hacker Ardit Ferizi Linked To Islamic State Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Breaching US Security Data
Hacker Ardit Ferizi will have 20 years to think about what he did after he was sentenced to prison, stealing over 1,300 data to aid the Islamic State. Others who might be planning on doing the same should also think twice because the maximum sentence is 35 years.
Could 'Astroneer' Be The 'No Man's Sky' Killer We've Been Waiting For?
'No Man's Sky' has turned out to be a huge disappointment that continues to leave a bad taste in gamers' mouth. But that could all change with the release of a new game known as 'Astroneer' for the Xbox One and Windows PC.
Uber Self-Driving Car: Uber Passengers In Pittsburgh Waived Rights To Sue In The Event Of Death Or Injury
Uber wants to be like Google and Tesla, but before that can happen, the company needs to field test its self-driving fleet. There's a catch to this, however: anyone who decides to take a ride in one of these things should know Uber will not be liable for injuries or death.
How Fast Do You Change Phones? iPhone Fans Wait Longer Than Android Users
Android users tend to upgrade to new devices faster than iPhone users do, according to one report. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone since there is a multitude of hardware manufacturers creating Android devices.
Is The MacBook Air Arriving? Or The MacBook Pro 2016? Analyst Says Both MacBooks Are Hitting The Scene In October
The MacBook Pro and MacBook Air could be the next major Apple products to hit retail stores in the coming weeks. We've read and heard about several rumors about these devices, but this new one appears to hold some weight.
Xbox One S 500 GB With Two Games Going For $299 With A Free $50 Gift Card
The Xbox One S is currently going for $299 with the 'Master Chief Collection' and 'Halo 5: Guardians.' This bundle is only for a limited time, and Dell is selling the same bundle with a free $50 gift card to entice more consumers.
Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Funded Pro-Donald Trump Group But Says He's Not A Trump Supporter
Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus VR, contributed $10,000 to a group that creates memes against Hillary Clinton. Amid backlash over his perceived support for Clinton's opponent Donald Trump, Luckey makes clear he doesn't support the latter.
Facebook Apologizes For Exaggerating Video Traffic Figures, But Money Will Continue To Flow Into The Platform
Facebook made a mess of things due to exaggerating its video traffic figures. The company came out to apologize to advertisers, but will that be enough to regain their trust?
Xbox One S 4K Blu-Ray And HDR Movie Playback Suffers From Lightbleed Issues
The Xbox One S is not working so well when it comes down to playing back UHD Blu-Ray content with HDR turned on. This is just a bug, and Microsoft is already on the case with a fix.
Apple Has A Smart Home Device To Rival Amazon Echo
Is Apple working on a smart home device right now? A new report claims this to be the case, with Apple hoping to create something with unique features to trump the Echo.
Apple Looks To Seoul As Location Of First Retail Store In Samsung Country
Should Samsung be worried now that Apple plans to move into its South Korean territory? Apple wants to open a retail store in Seoul, close to the Samsung Store.
LinkedIn Getting Smarter: Messaging Bots, Cleaner Desktop Interface And New LinkedIn Learning
Microsoft moves to acquire LinkedIn seems to be bearing fruit already. Today, the professional social network laid out a new look along with bots and other cool features, including LinkedIn Learning.
This Is How Apple And McLaren Would Change The Auto Industry (If Apple Acquires The Supercar Maker)
Imagine driving in a state-of-the-art Apple-McLaren car while talking to Siri and sipping on a cup of coffee. Apple was reportedly interested in acquiring McLaren, but things must not have gone ahead as expected.
Pokémon Company CEO Spills The Beans: Nintendo NX Is Definitely A Handheld And Regular Console Hybrid
The Pokémon Company's leading man spilled the beans on the Nintendo NX. It's confirmed that the device will be both handheld and home console in one.
After 2 Decades, Blizzard Finally Sounds The Death Knell On Classic Battle.net Brand
As the saying goes, "Nothing lasts forever." This is very much the truth as Blizzard has decided to do away with the Battle.net branding.
Delayed Crew Launch On Russia's Soyuz Spaceship To Push Through After Technical Problems
The launch of the Russian Soyuz spaceship that was to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station and return home those currently onboard was initially delayed. After a check on all systems, the renewed launch is now scheduled on Nov. 1.
Facebook, ABC To Livestream Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump Presidential Debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are both gearing up for the hot seat when the debates begin later this month. ABC is planning to take advantage of Facebook Lives' interactive experience to give the debates some spice.
'Rocket League' Developers Consider Bringing Games To PS4 Pro
'Rocket League,' the popular soccer racing game, will be available for the PS4 Pro thanks to backward compatibility. The question is, will the developers update the game to take advantage of the system's unique features? Psyonix doesn't seem to be too sure.
New GoPro Karma Drone vs DJI Phantom 4 Drone: Which Is Better?
The GoPro Karma and the DJI Phantom 4 are two of the best drones to be released this year. One is more for the advanced drone pilot, while the other is more catered toward those who are new to the world of drones.
Alien Life On Mars: Lakes And Streams On Mars May Have Supported Life For Much Longer Than Previously Thought
A new study claims water has been on Mars for a few billion years, residing in several great lakes. This could drive home the idea that the Red Planet might have been a place where life thrived, if even from a molecular level.
Microsoft To Close Skype London Branch: Too Much Competition?
Skype is still an important factor for Microsoft, but that is not stopping the company from making some strange moves. Recently, the company announced plans to close the Skype office in London, and nearly all 400 employees will be without jobs.
Twitter's New Character Count Rules Have Gone Live
Twitter has launched its new character count rules to make sure quotes, images and videos do not interfere with the 140-character count. This is something the company has been planning to adopt since an announcement in May of this year.
Residents Urged To Stay Away From Bogue Chitto River Due To Sewage Spillage
Citizens, who live in the vicinity of Bogue Chitto River, are being asked to stay away from the river due to a recent sewage leakage. The water right now is contaminated with bacteria and other elements that might cause illness.
Man Sues Samsung Over Galaxy Note 7 Injury: How Will This Affect Sales?
Samsung is being sued by a man who recently suffered third-degree burns after his Galaxy Note 7 smartphone exploded in his pocket. He got injuries to his leg, thigh, and even on his fingers after attempting to remove the phone while it was on fire.
Microsoft Sold More Than 79,000 Xbox One Controllers In US Last Month
Due to the success of the Xbox One S, Microsoft managed to sell nearly 80,000 controllers in August alone. The number surpasses that of the DualShock 4, making it the top selling controller for the month.
Microsoft Improves Outlook With Facebook Photos And Google Drive Integration
Microsoft is expected to launch new features for Outlook.com in the near future, allowing users to send Facebook Photos and Google Drive attachments directly from the web app.
News Groups Suing FBI For Information On How The Agency Cracked San Bernardino iPhone
Three news organizations have come together to sue the FBI over the hack of the San Bernardino iPhone. They believe the information on how the hack was achieved needs to be released to the public, and as such, they are looking to the courts to force the agency to concede.
Could Medical Marijuana Help Reduce Opioid Abuse?
Medical marijuana use on the rise in the United States, and it is getting to a point where it could replace some drugs. One such drug is opioid, as a new study shows that people who use marijuana instead of opioid, fair beter than those who do not.
China Launches Tiangong-2 Space Lab To Prepare For 2020 Space Station
The Tiangong-2 has finally been launched by China as the country prepares to send into orbit its own space station by the year 2020. The Tiangong-2 should be able to house astronauts for up to 30 days at a time.
