Articles by Vamien McKalin
Say hi to Grippity, the world's first transparent Android tablet
Is this the future? Possibly, but it won't get there with Grippity. The first time we came across Grippity was when it was just a mere media center keyboard.
Gionee launches Elife E7 mini Android smartphone with swivel camera
Chinese phone maker Gionee could become the next best thing with designs like this. Chinese phone manufacturer Gionee has released the Elife E7 mini, which is a mini version of the Elife E7 phone.
Google fights back against Rockstar consortium
Google is not taking Rockstar's attack on Android, lying down. In fact, the company is aiming to bring an end to Rockstar.
Microsoft giving away 20GB free SkyDrive storage to Windows Phone fans only
Microsoft is making it an early Christmas for Windows Phone users by giving away 20GB free SkyDrive storage for a year.
French man first person to try Carmat's artificial heart
The future is the bionic man? A patient in France has become the first human being to have Carmat's artificial heart implanted into his system. The procedure was done on December 18 at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital in France, and the patient is said to be doing quite well at the moment, which is a huge achievement.
Watch this robot cube balance itself on its edge
This cube-shaped robot not only can walk, but also it can balance itself on its edge. We as humans are slowly but surely mastering the art of robotics to the point where we can now create a cube that moves and balances on its own.
Oculus VR plans to gain more support from video game developers with its new publishing arm
Oculus VR has set up a new publishing arm that will convince developers to create new games that will take advantage of what its virtual reality headset is capable of doing.
Overstock.com may accept Bitcoins from 2014
Bitcoin's influence is growing by the day and now Overstock.com has also put its weight behind it.
Nokia 3D Touch feature on flagship Windows Phone 8.1 device could revolutionize the market
Windows Phone 8.1 might finally bring the mobile platform on par with Android and iOS, and Nokia is aiming to improve on that with 3D Touch.
Google Dart programming language headed for Chrome
Google Dart is coming, though it might not be another Google hit. If you weren't aware already, Google has its own web programming language called Dart.
Arrow - Three Ghost (Review)
A fitting mid-season finale. Three Ghost has proven why Arrow is the best comic book TV series right now.
South Park - The Hobbit (Review)
Is this the best episode of season 17? It probably is. The new episode of South Park is one of the best of the season. In many ways, this episode might very well be the very best of the season so far.
Microsoft's outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer believes Surface is a bigger gamble than Xbox
Steve Ballmer is on his way out, but that's not stopping him from sharing his thoughts on Surface.
The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug review round-up
The new Hobbit movie is getting all the rave the first one should have gotten. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is the second installment in The Hobbit trilogy of movies by Peter Jackson, the same man behind The Lord of The Rings.
Disney now has the rights to distribute Indiana Jones movie
With Disney now having the full go-ahead to come up with a new Indiana Jones film, will the company do it?
Microsoft launches Cloud OS vision for new products and services
Microsoft is moving full steam ahead with its Cloud OS plans. Microsoft is aiming to extend its cloud reach with its new Cloud OS network. The software giant now has 25 global partners that will offer cloud-based services that are effectively compatible with the company's Windows Azure along with Windows Server and System Center.
Facebook fires salvo at Snapchat with Instagram Direct private image and video sharing feature
Facebook has made its intentions quite clear. The social network, whose $3 billion overture to acquire Snapchat was spurned by the latter, has now launched new features that will pit its Instagram service directly against the private messaging app. If you can't win 'em, fight 'em.
Andreessen Horowitz bites the Bitcoin bait, invests $20 mn in Coinbase
Bitcoin is getting powerful each passing day, and could soon become a global currency. Bitcoin is slowly moving away from being just a commodity to being a true currency, due, in part, to a massive $25 million funding received by Coinbase from a handful of investors, led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, which alone has invested $20 million.
Gmail now displaying images in your email by default
Gmail will now load images in the mails automatically after screening the images for potential malware and viruses.
Microsoft may give away Windows Phone and Windows RT for free to combat Android and iOS
The battle is heating up in the mobile space as Microsoft considers its next move to stay relevant. With Android and iOS dominating the smartphone market, Microsoft must be feeling a bit under the cloud and wondering what it should do to compete with these giants.
Doom turns 20: Taking a look at its rich legacy
Doom, the game that began the first person shooter craze, is now 20. If you remember the first Doom game that began the first person shooter craze, then you have had a very good childhood growing up.
Apple wins patent for curved glass display technology
Apple has finally been bitten by the curved glass mania. Expect future iDevices to feature curved display.
Classic Windows Start button may return in 2015
One of the biggest problems with Windows 8, according to most users, is the missing classic Start button. However, it appears Microsoft is listening to its users, and this could only mean good things to come.
Curiosity Rover finds ancient Martian lake once suited for life
More evidence that Mars might have once been a planet teeming with life. Recently, Curiosity discovered a giant lake on Mars that was once suitable for life.
AllSeen Alliance working to make the Internet of Things a reality before 2020
With the new AllSeen Alliance, the Internet of Things could be a reality before the year 2020. The future where all our devices are connected to each other along with our home appliances is nearly here.
Deutsche Post shows off drone delivery service in Germany
Amazon took the first step but it seems Deutsche Post has beaten it to the game by actually carrying out drone delivery tests.
Nelson Mandela dies at age 95
Nelson Mandela is dead, and the world is in tears. South African civil rights icon Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95. Mandela is known throughout the world as the person who dismantled the South African Apartheid regime.
Fast and Furious actress Gal Gadot cast as Wonder Woman for upcoming Man of Steel sequel
Gal Gadot is Wonder Woman in the upcoming Man of Steel movie set for 2015 release. Warner Brothers and director Zack Snyder are working on the sequel to Man of Steel, which will see Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman.
Over 2 million visited Healthcare.gov on Monday and Tuesday, setting record
Healthcare.gov is picking up speed, but problems remain. It seems the government's Heathcare. gov website is in working order as over 2 million people visited the site on Monday and Tuesday, and nothing terrible happened.
Ford's Mulally won't join Microsoft...for now
Ford CEO Alan Mulally may not end up with Microsoft in 2014, according to new reports. Ford CEO, Alan Mulally, is the man reportedly tipped as favorite to become the next Microsoft CEO.
