Articles by Vamien McKalin
Nvidia Tegra K1 impresses at benchmark tests
Move over Apple and Qualcomm, NVIDIA is looking to take over with Tegra K1. Nvidia is aiming to outgun competitors with its new weapon in the form of a mobile processor called Tegra K1.
State of Decay, Microsoft team up is good news for Xbox One
Microsoft has done what many have expected, and that is to take State of Decay under its wings. State of Decay for the Xbox 360 and PC was one of the best games of 2013.
Google pushes Moto X sales with free Chromecast deal
Google is looking to boost sales of its Moto X handset by bundling a free Chromecast with the handset.
RIP: Facebook Sponsored Stories to end short, eventful life
Nearly three years after causing a huge scene, Facebook's Sponsored Stories is on its way out. Come April 9, 2014, Facebook will finally be putting an end to its Sponsored Story ads that never went down well with users of the social network.
Samsung shows off Wii-like Smart Control remote for smart TVs
Samsung Smart Control, the new remote control for smart TVs looks stunning, but is it any good? At CES 2014 in Las Vegas, Samsung announced a host of new products, including a new remote controller for the company's line of Smart TVs.
Microsoft is slowly but surely killing Windows XP: Here's why
Windows XP is nearing its end. Is Microsoft making the right moves? Windows XP is on its last legs as Microsoft has issued a 90-day countdown to end future support for the popular operating system, along with Office 2003.
NSA snooping scandal hurting US cloud industry
Cloud-based companies in the U.S. are in trouble as clients seek to jump ship because of National Security Agency.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo leak shows device is not 'the one'
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is not 'the one', but is a capable smartphone nonetheless. Samsung is preparing its lineup of Neo devices, and they are just right around the corner.
Hisense X1: Is it a smartphone or a phablet?
Hisense X1 is the first Android smartphone to sport a massive 6.8-inch display, blurring the thin line between smartphones and phablets.
Google fined for privacy violation in France
Google is in hot water again in Europe as France has taken action against how the search engine giant gathers data.
Apple iWatch experiencing battery life problems: Rumor
Looking to own an Apple iWatch? You might have to wait a little longer. Rumors of Apple working on a smartwatch has been circulating for quite some time and it seems it will continue to do so at least a little while longer.
Microsoft sold 3 mn Xbox One consoles worldwide since launch
Microsoft's Xbox One console is performing admirably with 3 million units sold to consumers. For a console that is $100 more expensive than the PlayStation 4, the Xbox One is surely proving to be a hit among consumers.
Human body can feel emotions, says new study
Contrary to popular beliefs, the human body is indeed capable of feeling emotions. A new study showed that most common emotions trigger strong bodily sensations.
Vitamin E found to help combat Alzheimer's
Vitamin E might be able to control Alzheimer's, but it is not a cure. A daily dose of Vitamin E is capable of slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's.
AT&T fires back at T-Mobile by offering up to $450 for carrier switch
AT&T has fired back at T-Mobile by announcing that it will offer up to $450 to new customers who are willing to switch from their existing carriers.
Microsoft Surface emerges as surprise Christmas hit
Microsoft is increasing its market share with the Surface line of Windows-based tablets. Online advertising network Chitika has released a short report detailing the changes in the tablet space after the Christmas holidays, compared to the period directly before it.
Sanaz Nezami: Story of an Iranian woman who died after tragic beating but saved seven lives in U.S.
Sanaz Nezami died as a result of merciless beating by her husband. However, she saved 7 lives by donating her organs.
You are what your peers eat
They say you are what you eat but in all honesty, you could actually be what your friends or family eat.
Hic! New Year's hangover cure for dummies
Before you drink yourself to a terrible hangover, take a look at these tips. The New Year is here, and many folks took the time out to ring in 2014 by popping champagne and most likely, getting drunk.
Archos 45 and 50 Helium 4G LTE smartphones set for CES unveil
Archos is aiming to become a top Android smartphone manufacturer with a slew of new smartphones - 45 and 50 Helium.
This caterpillar puffs out nicotine to ward away predators
New study shows that caterpillars are capable of warding off predators with nicotine. Hornworm caterpillar is a strange insect that consumes tobacco and puffs out nicotine to ward off predators.
LG Tab-Book 2 and Ultra PC notebook set for 2014 International CES unveil
LG is looking to rock 2014 International CES with triple threat line of Windows 8.1 devices. Next week will bring about the 2014 International CES, and this is where LG Electronics plans to unveil an Ultra PC and the Tab-Book 2 notebook.
iOS 7 adopted by 78 percent of iDevice users: Why is it so popular?
Apple's iOS 7 is popular among iDevice users. Why is that despite the inconsistent UI? iOS 7 has emerged as the most popular mobile OS for those who use iPhone, iPad or the iPod touch.
Samsung 8G-bit LPDDR4 mobile DRAM suggests Galaxy S5 will run on 4GB RAM
Is Samsung preparing a powerhouse with the yet to be announced Galaxy S5? It is looking that way. The world is barely used to having smartphones with 2GB and 3GB RAM around, but already it appears we might see a smartphone in the near future with a 4GB RAM inside.
Snapchat shuts up as hackers publish 4.6 mn usernames and phone numbers online
Snapchat's security problem is now a real issue as 4.6 million users' information is now available online.
Top 5 tablets of 2013
Arguably the best tablets of 2013 that should be owned by any tablet lover. The year 2013 is coming to a close, so before that happens, we want to share what we believe to be the best tablets of 2013.
Top 3 Windows 8 laptops of 2013
These are, what we think, the best laptops of 2013 with Windows 8 inside. Are you looking to gift yourself a Windows 8 laptop to celebrate the New Year? It's going to be tough making a decision, thanks to the plethora of Windows 8-based laptops out in the wild, but we've sieved through the lot and only 3 has made the cut in terms of design, portability, price and performance.
Twitter Favorite button now allows for favoriting user accounts on Android
The Favorite button is probably the next step in Twitter's journey of evolution from being sparrow to eagle.
Former US drone operator speaks out against how the program is handled
Heather Linebaugh is speaking out against the U.S. drone program that is seen as barbaric to some. There have always been reasons to believe U. S. drone strikes are not always hitting the intended target.
U.S. government prepares to regulate face and hand transplants but not everyone's happy
Face and hand transplants are about to gain momentum. This could change the world, or get families extremely angry, take your pick.
