Articles by Vamien McKalin
L'Oreal brings hair styling tips to Google Glass
L'Oreal could change forever the way we learn and teach with Google Glass. L'Oreal has announced Matrix Class for Google Glass. It's a new service that allows beauty school students and clients to see what's going on in their head while it is being styled.
SK Telecom 300Mbps mobile broadband will be world's fastest
South Korea will be the home to the fastest mobile broadband later in the year - 300Mbps. South Korea's leading mobile carrier, SK Telecom, is on the verge of deploying a new mobile service later in the year that is 4 times faster than what is currently available in the country, which is Long Term Evolution (LTE).
Chinese herbal medicine may be effective in controlling type 2 diabetes
According to a new study, the ability of Tianqi, a Chinese herbal medicine, to reduce the risk of developing diabetes, is similar to that of diabetes drugs, metformin and acarbose.
Target data breach malware had zero percent detection rate, was created by Russian teenager
A Russian teenager is said to be behind the Target data breach. The malware apparently had zero percent detection rate, which allowed it to steal the personal information of credit cards of Target's customers.
Windows XP Security Essentials support extended to July 2015
Windows XP users can rest easy now, for Microsoft will support Security Essentials until April 2015.
Google working on Chromoting app for iOS: What does it mean?
Google is reportedly developing Chromoting app for the iOS. The app would remotely allow users to control their computers from any supported device and would offer features similar to what LogMeIn and Teamviewer offer, but for free.
Best Buy poor holiday season sales report begs a question: Can it survive?
Best Buy is faltering, and investors are worried about the future. Best Buy has raised concerns on whether or not the consumer electronic retailer is capable of turning itself around, due to disappointing sales during the holiday season.
Impermium to help Google get cracking on spam and web abuse
Google's acquisition of Impermium is most likely for the engineers. Google has been acquiring a number of companies lately. The search engine giant's latest acquisition is security startup Impermium.
Rosetta orbiter alarm clock set to go off on Monday
With the Rosetta orbiter set to land on a comet, we will have the chance to finally learn a lot more about these flying rocks.
Facebook Paper set for launch (and why it may kill the Flipboard)
Flipboard watch out, Facebook is aiming to take over with Paper. Facebook is looking to compete directly with Flipboard and other news reader apps with its own offering that goes by the name 'Paper.
Apple CEO Tim Cook bets big on China Mobile deal but will iPhones fly?
Apple is seeing dollar signs following the China Mobile deal, but will the iPhone fly off the shelves?
Jelly to the rescue: Mark Zuckerberg wants to know what a spider is doing in his shower
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may or may not be suffering from arachnophobia, but he didn't hesitate a moment before turning to the Jelly community for help when he spotted a particularly menacing spider in his bathroom.
Can Blackphone do what others couldn't? Keep the NSA out?
If security and privacy is very important to you, then the Blackphone is going right up your alley. With the NSA proving it has the technology to collect data on almost anyone around the world, it makes perfect sense for consumers to take measures to protect themselves and their privacy.
CyanogenMod GalleryNext Beta shaping up to be the next big thing
CyanogenMod GalleryNext app might be the Android gallery app replacement you've been looking for.
Valve SteamVR beta gets cozy with Oculus Rift
Valve is courting the Oculus Rift. Expect big things to come in the future of VR gaming. The most exciting gadget in technology world right now is probably the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.
Statin may help reduce delirium in critically ill patients
Delirium, a state of sudden, severe confusion, may be prevented by the cholesterol-lowering drug statin in critically ill patients.
Review: Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: The Magical Place
The Magical Place may very well be the best Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D episode yet. Agents of S. H. I. E. L. D hasn't been what most comic book fans such as myself were expecting since the show began airing last year.
Human muscle sensors will make robots in manufacturing plants safer
Thanks to a new technology developed by researchers at Georgia Tech, robots and humans can work together in a safer environment.
President Obama pulls kill switch on NSA
President Barack Obama has finally announced changes to the National Security Agency (NSA). Obama has forbidden the intelligence agency from collecting telephone data in the future without the prior approval of the court. The president also said the NSA must stop eavesdropping on foreign leaders. Are they good enough?
Intel reports mixed Q4 2013 results, shares dive on disappointing outlook
Intel reported mixed results for Q4 2013, but the company is still in hot water by failing to conquer the mobile market.
Adobe Photoshop CC now supports 3D printing
The ability to 3D print right from Adobe Photoshop CC is now a possibility. In a world where 3D printing is slowly becoming the next best thing, Adobe is making sure it will not be left behind.
Google privacy case can be heard in the UK, rules High Court
The High Court in London has turned down Google's request of letting a privacy lawsuit be heard in the U.S., and has given the privacy activists in the UK the full go ahead to proceed with the case in England.
Ouya co-founder Muffi Ghadiali parts way with company
Ouya's co-founder Muffi Ghadiali has left the company at a time when 73 percent of device owners are not spending money in acquiring premium content.
For $215 Oppo Neo with 'glove mode' can be yours
for just $215, Oppo Neo, a medium-ranged phone with high-end features could be yours. After a tease of the device on Wednesday, the Oppp Neo is now official, according to the Indonesian branch of the Chinese phone maker.
Typo keyboard case pre-order sold out after CES 2014 unveil but IP infringement concerns remain
Despite the threat of a lawsuit from BlackBerry, the Typo Keyboard case is experiencing early success.
U.S. appeals court has just killed FCC's Net neutrality rule
The U.S. federal appeals court has opened a way for broadband providers to charge for content that are downloaded at faster speeds. And, it could mean the end of open Internet, as we know it.
Dead Poets Society-inspired new iPad commercial sure to set cash registers ringing
Apple has done it again. The company has created another stunning advertisement that touches human emotions.
What does Facebook want with Branch and Potluck?
Facebook has acquired social media startup Branch and Potluck for $15 million. Why? Facebook has acquired social media startup, Branch, for $15 million.
Crooks just love Apple in Big Apple
Thieves just have a thing for Apple products in the Big Apple. Apple's iPhone and iPad are not the favorites of technology savvy consumers, but they are also the favorites of criminals in New York.
Hooray! SimCity finally goes offline
SimCity is finally going offline with Update 10. Gamers can now rejoice. An offline mode for SimCity has been the single most asked-for feature due to the problems with the need for a persistent connection.
