Articles by Vamien MacKalin
Top 6 Entry Level DSLR Cameras You Should Consider Buying
Entry level DSLR cameras are not on the high end of the spectrum, yet they are not cheap and thus should require careful consideration before purchase. It is never easy going camera hunting. There are so many to choose from and you might get lost and confused to the point where you might purchase the wrong one. If you have the intention to get yourself an entry level DSLR, we're going to help you out with this one, so get ready for our list of top six DSLR cameras.
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Dell Inspiron Duo Gets Windows 8 Treatment (Review)
I've been using the Dell Inspiron Duo for over a month, and while it is not the best netbook/tablet I have ever used, it is good for what it is. The device came with Windows 7 along with some Dell built-in software which tried and failed to make touch relevant. So, because of that, the software aspect of this review will be based around Windows 8 Consumer Preview. The default Windows 7 OS just doesn't do this device any justice whatsoever. It makes the experience so bad that users would rather...
PlayHaven Helps Countless Game Developers Benefit from the Monetization Platform
Many of you might not have heard of PlayHaven, despite playing many games that are monetized by PlayHaven's real-time marketing tool. PlayHaven uses something the company calls Lifetime Value (LTV) Maximization to help developers get their application to the top of the marketplace for more viewers to see and hopefully download. In fact, PlayHaven's platform is amazing as it helps developers monetize their apps across iOS and Android.
Nokia Lumia 610: First Windows Phone to Get NFC Treatment
Don't spell doom and gloom for Nokia just yet. The Finnish mobile giant is very much alive and kicking - close on the heels of the launch of flagship Windows Phone Lumia 900, on Wednesday, Nokia launched the Lumia 610, a low-end Windows Phone that will have NFC (Near Field Communication) technology built in and ready to rumble.
Google+ UI Gets Massive Makeover: Simpler, Better, More Beautiful
Google is doing a lot of work on its social networking platform, Google+. The service which now houses over 170 million subscribers, is gearing up for an update that will have Google+ looking "simpler, more beautiful". A redesign is not the only thing making its way to Google+: the platform is also down for some new features that should make it more competitive with Facebook and well, whatever else social networking services struggling out there.
Crysis 3 Accidentally Leaked on EA's Origin: 'Heavily Destroyed' NYC Could Serves as Backdrop
The world of gaming is filled with First Person Shooters (FPS) that no one seems to be able to get enough of. One of the most well known shooter franchise is Crysis, a game that takes place in the future where you play as a guy in a nano suit that allows him to do extraordinary things.
Microsoft Starts Countdown for Windows XP's Exit; Windows Vista Mainstream Support Ends
Those of you who are sticking it out with Windows XP and Vista, well, you're all in for a rude awakening. Microsoft has announced that all supports for Windows XP, which is still the most widely used operating system in North America, will go the way of the Dodo bird in two years
T-Mobile to Host HTC One S Swanky Media Event on April 18
We are just days away from April 18, the day T-Mobile plans to commence a launch party for the HTC One S. The HTC One S is one of the latest devices from HTC, one that lacks a quad-core processor but still manages to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich pretty well with its Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core CPU. There have been rumors about the HTC One S going on sale on April 25. So an April 18 launch party could very well prove this rumor to be more than just another wild guessing game.
Intel Promises 75 New Ultrabook Designs priced $699 upwards
With ARM gearing up to enter the world of Windows later in 2012 when Windows 8 launches, Intel is preparing its own battle plans to compete with this new threat to its Windows PC dominance. The plan here is to push Ultrabooks into the minds and heart of consumers, something that hasn't been working very well since the company first announced the very first Ultrabook laptop two years ago.
TomTom Identifies SatNav Glitch as Leap Year Bug
TomTom might be on the decline due to the rise of free services such as Google Maps and Nokia Drive, but it is still being used by many. Hence, the reason why there are so many complaints of what is being called the leap year bug.
Amazon Prime Video Streaming App Comes to PS3: Should Netflix be Afraid?
For all you PlayStation 3 owners out there in the wild, you will be happy to know that Amazon Prime Instant Video streaming service is now available for your console. Amazon and Sony teamed up to bring the Amazon Instant Video service application to PlayStation 3 devices, a move that could hurt the likes of Netflix, which is the most popular video service app on the PS3.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 Launch Delayed Till end-April: Why?
Still waiting with bated breath to get your hands on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2? You better be prepared to wait a little longer. In February, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Tab 2 will be released in March. However, due to unknown events, Samsung has pushed back the launch date to the end of April.
LG Viper: Sprint's First 4G LTE $100 Smartphone Gearing For Pre-order
Sprint went the route of WiMAX, which turned out to be a bad decision. Now the company is trying to make up for past mistake by adopting 4G LTE. By doing so, Sprint has to get support from device manufacturers, and that is exactly what the company did. Coming soon to a Sprint store near you is the LG Viper, the carrier's first 4G LTE device. It's odd how Sprint is making a big deal about this device as no one knows when its 4G LTE network will make a splash.
Kindle Fire Update v.6.3: Top New Features Explained
Amazon has updated the Kindle Fire to v.6.3, making the greatest and best updated yet for the #1 Android-based tablet device. The new features brought to the Kindle Fire via the new updated should make many existing owners and potential new owners happy. We are pleased with Amazon's choice of focusing on services instead of releasing new hardware on a regular basis because content is king, while everything else is secondary.
Google New Tool Lets You Keep Track of Your Monthly Activities in Googleverse
Ever wanted to keep track of your activities on Google, or wanted to know your most used Google services? Well, Google has now made that possible. We are not sure how many Googlers out there want to keep track of their Google activity, but that is far better than a company keeping track of you. Then again, this could be an easier way for Google to know what you are doing.
Android v.4.0.4 ICS Release Has Exciting Features: Which Lucky Devices Will Get Taste of it?
For those awaiting the latest update for Google Android, some of you are in luck, as Android v.4.0.4 is now rolling out to selected handsets. We have been expecting the new update to make an appearance sooner rather than later, and now it's here slowly making its way to every Android device Google has listed for the update. The latest update is not filled with features, but what little it brings is still good enough to go through the hassle of updating your phone.
Apple Working on 5-inch Retina Display Device, Eyes 2013 Launch: Should Galaxy Note be Afraid? (Rumor)
The rumor mill is at it again: according to the latest buzz, a 5-inch touchscreen-based Apple device will land on earth in 2013. For a long time, we've been hearing the chatter about an Apple device that is smaller than the iPad, but bigger than the iPhone. Apple watchers claimed it could be called iPad Mini, but there's nothing to back those claims. And, here we are again with another one, this time the information comes from a Japanese blog called Macotakara, which speaks of a 2013 unveiling...
