Articles by Vamien McKalin
Samsung wants its brood of Galaxy device music lovers to grow up on Milk
Milk Music is Samsung's next plan to compete directly with Apple in another important market - streaming radio.
Google Glass update XE14 not coming anytime soon but expect a tasty treat
Google is ceasing updates for Glass in order to bring Android KitKat to the device. Ever since Google launched its Glass wearable gadget, the company has released an update every month, but things are about to change.
Samsung Galaxy S5 will launch in April with $500 worth of free (maybe useless) content
Samsung is making all the right moves to keep the competition at bay by offering $500 worth of free goodies to the new owners of Galaxy S5. However, how many Android fans will bite the bait?
Valve ends Steam Family Sharing beta with public release
Valve smiles at Microsoft as it brings Family Sharing for Steam out of beta and into a full public release.
Apple leaves OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard users at mercy of malware
Apple seems willing to move on from Snow Leopard, despite the number of users who could be affected by malware. The last time Snow Leopard was given an update was back in September of 2013.
Yummy! Google now lets you browse full restaurant menu in search results
Google is moving into the territory of Yelp and Foursquare with a new search feature. It lets you browse through the full menu of most restaurants to help you decide whether you should be making a reservation or not.
Are wireless carriers really losing $33 billion to WhatsApp and do they care?
WhatsApp is killing regular SMS, but many wireless operators won't care. A new research has shown how much of a pain WhatsApp has been to wireless carriers around the world, and with the Facebook buyout, this problem for the carriers might never end.
Scientists create smart condom that matches feeling of unprotected sex
A new type of condom for the next generation of sexually active adults who want unprotected sex, is finally available.
WhatsApp plans calls over the Internet: Network carriers and Skype should be worried
WhatsApp is sticking it to the carriers with the addition of voice calls to its services, a move that might be seen as extremely hostile.
Microsoft brings down Windows 8.1 licensing fees by 70 percent for low-end devices but is it enough?
Microsoft is feeling threatened by Google Chromebooks and Android, so it is moving into a new direction with Windows 8.1 - slashing licensing fees by 70 percent for devices priced below $250.
Nokia Android smartphone announced: All you need to know
Nokia finally did the unthinkable, and that is launching smartphones based on Android. Nokia has finally unveiled to the world its first Android line of smartphones, dubbed the Nokia X.
Facebook's $19 bn headache: WhatsApp embarrassing outage traced to network router fault
WhatsApp services went down on Saturday for a few hours, causing a major disturbance on the Internet. And probably a major headache to Facebook.
Tizen-powered Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 and Galaxy Gear 2 Neo debut: What you should know
Samsung has walked away from Android with its new line of Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatches. Could this be a sign of big things to come?
Scary! Tinder hookup app security flaw lets stalkers know your precise location
Tinder didn't want you to know that there was a time when hackers could easily track you via the app and a little effort.
Microsoft Office Online has replaced Office Web Apps: What you should know
In its fight against Google, Microsoft has re-branded Office Web Apps as Office Online. Microsoft has been making a lot of changes to its cloud services as of late.
7 heart attack symptoms in women that should not be ignored
A heart attack could strike at any time, and these are the symptoms women should look out for to tell if it is impending.
Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes limited edition PS4 is real, but it is not what you might thnk
The Limited Edition PlayStation 4 is not a complete re-skinning of the main console. The difference comes in a gold sticker.
Facebook to buy WhatsApp for $19 bn: What does this mean for users of the messenger app?
Facebook surprised everyone by acquiring WhatsApp for a record $19 billion. What's up next for WhatsApp users?
Sony makes Microsoft eat dust: 5.3 million PS4 consoles sold versus 3.6 million Xbox One consoles sold
Sony is on a roll. The company has managed to sell over 5.3 million PlayStation 4 (PS4) copies ever since the console launched in November last year. Out of all the next generation video games consoles launched since 2012 up to this point, the PlayStation 4 is the fastest selling console and is on track to surpass 10 million units by the end of 2014 if things continue the way they are.
Mother who thought she was having triplets receives a huge surprise - identical quadruplets!
When three identical twins are not enough, just bump it up to four. A Mississippi woman got the shock of her life when she delivered quadruplets on Feb.
If Microsoft sells Xbox and Bing, who would buy?
Reports suggest that Microsoft might consider selling Xbox and Bing. The company's new CEO Satya Nadella reportedly wants to focus on enterprise and software.
Sexting not just popular among teens, new study suggests
You may not realize it, but you have been sexting, and you might have even sexted on Valentine's Day.
Can't have enough of Flappy Bird? Buy $10,000 "RIP Flappy Bird" T-shirt to get your fix
First an iPhone with Flappy Bird for $90,000, now a T-Shirt for $10,000. When will it ever end? Flappy Bird is dead, and many mobile gamers who have played the game are not happy about it.
Toyota recalls 295000 RAV4 SUVs, RX350 crossovers, Tacoma trucks AND 1.9 mn Prius hybrid
Toyota has recalled over 1.9 million hybrid Prius cars due to a software glitch and at least 295,000 RAV4 SUVs, RX350 crossovers and Tacoma pickup trucks, to fix electrical faults that could cause stability controls and anti-lock brakes to become inoperative and increase the risk of crash. Market analysts have dubbed the move, announced within the past one week, a preemptive recall.
Valentine's Day Doodle: Behind the scenes of Google's six love stories
Google has outdone itself with its 2014 Valentine's Day love story Doodle that might just reach the hearts of thousands.
Netflix Deep Learning-based AI will tell you what you want to watch but do we need one?
Netflix wants you to refuse from taking recommendations from your friends, and rely on its new artificial intelligence.
Wisconsin man ordered to stay off Internet after a Craigslist sex prank went horribly wrong
Jason Willis will spend 30 months without Internet, thanks to a Craigslist prank gone wrong. A Wisconsin man who goes by the name Jason Willis is probably wishing he was a bit more sensible right now after being sentenced for 30 months without Internet.
Apple planning new Apple TV in partnership with Time Warner?
Apple reportedly is working on a new set top-box in conjunction with Time Warner. If a new report holds up to be true, then we could see the announcement of a new Apple TV in April.
Beware! Facebook may be scamming you with 'Promote Your Page' Likes
The chicken is out of the coop. Facebook could be scamming its business users with its advertising for Likes option.
Why Secret could become the most disruptive app in 2014
Secret could become the next big social network that could immense problems for many in 2014. There’s a new social network app that is making a name for itself in Silicon Valley.
