Articles by Vamien McKalin
HTC Working On A Windows RT/Windows 8 Tablet
Lack of success in the Android tablet market has forced HTC to venture onto the Windows scene. It is always wise to venture into different aspects of business, it would seem this motto has been well heeded by HTC as a report claims the company is working on a tablet with either Windows RT or Windows 8 at its core.
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Internet Censorship Begins In Russia
The Russian government is blocking content on the Internet that is deemed dangerous for children. Internet censorship has long been a central part of China and Iran, but it seems Russia is getting in on the action of blocking its citizens from visiting certain sections of the World Wide Web.
Facebook Android Project Is Dedicated Home Screen, Not A Phone
Facebook's upcoming event is expected to announce a dedicated home screen for Android devices, not a phone, as rumored.
Microsoft Bringing WebGL Support to Internet Explorer 11
After claiming WebGL poses security risks, Microsoft has changed its tune with support for the platform in Internet Explorer 11.
Microsoft Surface RT Tablet Expands Its Presence In China.
Microsoft China is expanding the reach of the Surface RT tablet to 4 additional retailers outside of its flagship store.
Bejeweled Live Available Now On Windows 8 Store For $4.99
The classic gem matching game, Bejeweled is available for download right now in the Windows 8 Store.
Twitter For Windows 8 Hands On: Decent App, But Missing Key Features
Twitter for Windows 8 is finally here, but is it good enough to warrant a download? Windows 8 has gone without an official Twitter application for nearly 150 days — that's a very long time, especially when most alternatives are premium apps without a free download offering.
Temple Run and Gravity Guy 2 Plus Other Games Coming To Windows Phone
Two new titles begin to fill up the Windows Phone store, but it's still not enough. After what seemed to be forever, Microsoft Windows Phone platform is finally getting Temple Run, one of the most popular games available for Android and iOS.
Windows 8 Blue Confirmed By Microsoft, Google Mocked For Shutting Down Reader
Microsoft mocks Google Reader shutdown, confirms the existence of Windows Blue in the same breath. Microsoft has finally confirmed the heavily rumored Windows Blue update for Windows 8.
Facebook User Breaks Into Woman's Home To Use Laptop and Urinate On Couch
Georgia college student breaks into home, logs onto social network, pees and flees Never in the history of the Internet have we come across a story like this one: a student breaks into a woman's home for the sole purpose of using Facebook.
Linux Users File Complaint Against Microsoft Over Secure Boot In Windows 8
Linux users from the Hispalinux group in Spain file a complaint to the European Commission against Microsoft
Samsung Updates Series 9 Ultrabook With 1080p Full HD Display
Samsung announces both the Series 9 Premium Ultrabook and ATIV Smart Pro 700T with Windows 8 Pro inside and Intel core CPU.
Windows 8 Mail, Calendar, People Hub and Xbox Music Apps Updated
Updates to Microsoft's core applications on Windows 8 updated with new features and improvements.
Windows Phone 8 GDR2 Update to Re-enable The Missing FM Radio Feature
The FM Radio feature that was missing from all Windows Phone 8 devices, expected to make a return in the next GDR2 update.
Windows Blue Leaked: Internet Explorer 11, New Snap View, Smaller Tiles and More
The upcoming Windows Blue update for Windows 8 has leaked out, showing off new visual improvements and Internet Explorer 11.
More People In The World Have Cellphones Than Toilets
Billions of people on the planet own a cellphone, yet the majority does not have access to clean toileting.
Spotify Seeks To Enter The Realm Of Video On Demand
Unable to rely on its music streaming service, Spotify now plans to compete with Netflix Spotify is planning something big, and it has nothing to do with listening to music.
West Virginia Aiming To Ban Google Glass While Driving
West Virginia lawmakers are hellbent on making sure you don't drive and Google Glass. Texting while driving is dangerous, but how about Glass-ing while driving? That could be dangerous as well, and that's why West Virginia is banning drivers from using Google Glass while behind the steering wheel.
BlackBerry 10 App Store Blazes Past 100,000 Apps Milestone
Developers show plenty of love for BlackBerry 10 as the app store surpasses 100,000 apps. Just in time for the launch of the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone, the BlackBerry app store has surpassed 100,000 apps.
HTC One Release Date For North America By End of April
HTC One set for release by April's end, close to the release date of the Galaxy S4. The HTC One is finally on the verge of being available for consumer consumption, well, at least in the UK, Germany, and Taiwan.
LG Reportedly Working On A Smart Watch Device And Google Glass Competitor
As wearable computing takes shape, LG is slowly making sure it is among the first to have products on the market.
Windows 8 Store Now Home to 50,000 Apps
50,000 apps are now available in the Windows 8 Store as it steadily grows to catch up with rival app stores.
Microsoft Stands Strong Behind Windows RT
Microsoft believes the lesser version of Windows 8, Windows RT, has the potential to be disruptive in the tablet market.
Microsoft Won't Create Own Surface Branded Windows Phone Due To Its Influence Over Nokia
Microsoft branded Windows Phone 8 devices rumors squashed. Partnership with Nokia is very strong for the time being.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Does Not Infringe On Google Patents, Says Judge
Judge Shaw, who previously said the Xbox 360 infringed on Google patents, has somehow changed his tune after reviewing the case.
Final Fantasy 7 On PS4 And Xbox 720: It Could Happen (Opinion)
With the coming of the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox 720, Square Enix will have the power to remake Final Fantasy 7.
Microsoft Applies For New Patent Relating To Windows Phone 8 Lock Screen
Microsoft attempts to patent the live lock screen on Windows Phone 8, along with new capacitive touch controls lockout technology.
