Articles by Vamien McKalin
Facebook shares drop by seven percent amid Oculus VR deal: Why investors should calm down
The Facebook purchasing of Oculus VR is not a good look for the social network as shares fell while people grow angry.
Facebook acquires OculusVR for $2 billion: Is Facebook turning its focus to video games?
Facebook has bought OculusVR, further proving that Mark Zuckerberg is not afraid to spend big. Today Facebook did the unthinkable and announced that it will be acquiring OculusVR, makers of the Oculus Rift, for a hefty $2 billion in cash and shares.
Microsoft makes MS-DOS and Word for Windows source code public: Did Microsoft go open source?
In a surprising move, Microsoft made public the source codes of the old MS-DOS and Word for Windows.
Microsoft aims to rebrand Windows Azure to Microsoft Azure. Is this just a marketing stunt?
Microsoft is making all the moves to keep up with Google and Amazon in the cloud space before it is too late.
Windows XP death knell ringing: A good time to accept Microsoft's $100 trade-in offer?
Windows XP is on its way out. Are you ready to upgrade or will you risk plunging into possible security risks? The choice is yours.
IDG founder Patrick McGovern dies at 76: Here's what you probably didn't know about the billionaire tech publisher
Patrick J. McGovern is the visionary that transformed the tech publication industry into what it is today. We honor and remember him.
Microsoft ex-employee charged with stealing trade secret: Was software giant right in snooping on his email?
Microsoft is in a little bit of hot water right now as the company brought to light email provider's worst kept secret. Your email's inbox might not be your own private corner as you have thought it to be all along.
Turkey PM defends Twitter ban, slams 'character assassination'
The Turkish prime minister is not letting up on his ban of Twitter without a fight, as he found means to defend the actions of the government.
Facebook wants us to be Hackers...and it's not what you think
Hack, Facebook's new programming language, is a go. Whether or not it will see mass adoption, is left to be seen.
Is Twitter planning to ditch #hashtags and @replies? Maybe not
New reports have claimed Twitter is planning to do away with hashtags and @replies, but this might not be the case.
Net neutrality wars: AT&T slams Netflix CEO for making 'arrogant proposition' but is the carrier right?
Netflix's battle with ISPs has just begun, but there might be a way out of this issue if Netflix is willing to play dirty.
Ever wanted to avoid someone? You can now do it with Cloak
Avoiding the nosy persons in your life has never been this easy. What if there is an app that can make you practically invisible.
True or Myth? Google finally sets the record straight on Google Glass
The many myths associated with Google Glass have been debunked by the search giant, rest easy now. Google Glass should be seen as an impressive wearable gadget that might just change the way we do things in the world.
Oculus Rift dev kit 2 cost only $350: What are the new features?
Oculus Rift Dev Kit 2 fixes motion sickness problems, and cost only $350 to own. Sony made a big splash at GDC when the company announced Project Morpheus, its own virtual reality headset.
iPhone 5c failing in China? Cheaper 8GB version could be what Apple needs
Apple iPhone 5c is struggling to make an impact in China, but adding a cheaper 8GB version to the mix could fix things.
Phone metadata reveal more about you than you thought
Two Stanford University students have proven that phone metadata can give a lot of clues about a person's lifestyle. Metadata can even give a clue about your current bill of health.
Google Docs and Sheets get new Web app store
Google goes one up against Microsoft yet again by launching a web store for Google Drive that offers new features to Sheets and Docs.
Microsoft makes Windows Phone free for Indian OEMs but is it enough?
Windows Phone mobile OS has become free for some phone makers in India, as Microsoft attempt to bolster its efforts to keep the platform relevant.
Palo Alto man surrenders himself after Googling himself and finding that he's on the most wanted list
Christopher Viatafa is a lucky man. He found out he was on Northern California police's Most Wanted list via a simple Google search. Not surprisingly, he didn't hesitate to surrender himself to the authorities.
Apple acknowledges selfie is here to stay, makes separate app category
If you hate the selfie term, Apple just made your life a living hell by adding a selfie category to the App Store.
Honda Odyssey faulty fuel pump fire risk prompts nearly 900k vehicle recall
Honda is in trouble again, as the automaker is forced to recall a third round of Odyssey minivans in less than one year. The latest recall is because of faulty fuel pumps in these vehicles that could deteriorate over time in a manner that could result in cracks, which then would allow gasoline to leak.
Google Glass going derma tech
Google Glass is taking another step forward in becoming the de facto wearable smart glass of the future, by endearing itself to dermatologists.
Mozilla pulls plug on Windows 8 Metro version Firefox days before release: FLAT
Firefox for Windows 8 is dead even before it was born, and it might be either Microsoft or Mozilla's fault. Why? Adoption was "flat," Mozilla said.
Microsoft Office 365 goes Personal: Mac and iPad versions on the way?
Microsoft has denied iOS users an Office app, but the company might just change its stance and release a version later this year. And, the first step towards this could be Office 365 Personal.
Flappy Bird creator considering bringing the game back from the dead: Why?
Flappy Bird might return back from the land of the dead to both the iOS App Store and Google Play, but this game creator Dong Nguyen plans to issue a stern warning to players - take a break.
Instagram Lux feature lets you get the best out of your selfies and other photos
Instagram now gets Lux. Expect more selfies, albeit better. Facebook has released a new update for Instagram for iOS that bring with it new features for users to enjoy.
Spritz app will make you sprint through a book but do you really want to be a speed-demon?
Running against the watch? Well, speed through text with Spritz faster than Superman himself. Well, probably not, but you'll be close enough.
Ubisoft Watch Dogs finally gets release date: May 27 (Watch new trailer)
Watch Dogs is coming for all platforms, except the Nintendo Wii U. Ubisoft has confirmed that Watch Dogs will be released on May 27, 2014, but that's not all.
Google brings background synchronization to Gmail 3.0 for iOS 7, along with 2-step verfication
After 2 years of availability, Google has finally chosen to bring key features to Gmail for iOS. When Gmail for iOS came out a few years ago, it failed to live up to expectations due to several missing features, and a broken user interface.
Windows 8.1 update leaked: Top changes it brings
Windows 8.1 Update 1 has been leaked. We dig into the new update to see what changes it brings. The hotly anticipated Windows 8. 1 update is finally here, but not officially.
