Articles by Vamien McKalin
In Support Of An 'Always Online' Xbox 720 And Why It Could Work (Opinion)
We're already online everyday with current consoles, so is there a problem with mandatory 'always online' for the Xbox 720?
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WhatsApp Surpasses Twitter In Most Active Users
WhatsApp is big, but who would have thought the messaging app would become bigger than Twitter? The unthinkable has happened: WhatsApp has become bigger than Twitter, according to CEO Jan Koum at the Dive Into Mobile Conference.
Twitter Working to Enter The Realm Of Video Playback
Twitter, the micro-social network, is moving to enter the world of media playback by partnering with TV networks
Dell Loves Windows RT, New XPS Tablets In The Pipeline
Negative press is not shaking Dell, as the company puts its support behind Windows RT with new, upcoming XPS-branded tablets.
Google Glass Release Date Leaked: Aug. 6, 2013 (RUMOR)
Google Glass could find its way to consumers' faces by Aug. 6, if a leak is accurate Google Glass has been at the center of wearable computing device rumors lately.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Pre-Order Page is Live, $199 On a Two-Year Contract
Samsung's latest, the Galaxy S4, is now up for pre-order via AT&T for $199 on a two-year contract.
Facebook Home On iOS And Windows Phone Might Never Happen
Want the Facebook Home experience on your iPhone and or Windows Phone device? You're out of luck.
Windows 8 Blue To Allow Direct Boot To Desktop As Optional
Direct boot to the desktop interface is coming One of the many problems some users have with Windows 8 is its inability to bypass the Metro user interface and go straight to the desktop after a reboot.
Turn Real World Objects Into a Touchscreen With This Fujitsu Concept
Anything can be a touchscreen with Fujitsu's amazing technology concept. Fujitsu Laboratories is working on something truly remarkable; something you would think is only possible in Tony Stark's workshop.
Skype For Windows Phone 8 Updated, Beta Tag is Long Gone
With the newest version of Skype for Windows Phone 8 now available, new features are brought to the table along with the omission of the beta tag.
Nokia On NFC At WIMA NFC Conference
Nokia spoke of its current and upcoming NFC enabled apps and hardwares at the recently held WIMA NFC conference.
Microsoft Smart Watch on The Horizon: Will It Run Windows?
Reports are in about Microsoft's plans for a Smart Watch device, no word on if it runs the Windows operating system.
Nokia Smart Camera Lens Feature Coming To a Lumia Near You
Due to lackluster camera features in Windows Phone 8, Nokia is taking matters in its own hands with Smart Camera Lens.
The Diary Of A Fake Microsoft Support Call (VIDEO)
Jerome Segura, a security researcher from Malwarebytes, went one-on-one with fake Microsoft tech support.
Twitter Prepares To Launch Twitter Music
Twitter is preparing to enter the music streaming scene with its Twitter Music application Twitter is entering the music business with its own offering, possibly something to go head to head with iTunes, Xbox Music and Spotify.
HTC First With Facebook Home: Review Round Up
The first device to come pre-installed with Facebook Home seems to be a decent mid-range Android smartphone, even without Facebook's launcher.
Nokia Lumia 720 Up for Pre-Order in Russia and India
Nokia's mid-range Windows Phone 8 device is up for purchase in both Russia and India. The Lumia 720 with Windows Phone 8 on the inside is one of Nokia's latest devices.
Windows Phone 8 GDR3 Update Bringing Support For More Apps On Start Screen
The next — and possibly final — update for Windows Phone 8 will bring changes to the Start Screen.
Nokia Lumia 520 Available In UK For £99.95 On T-Mobile Contract
Nokia's most affordable Windows Phone 8 handset, the Lumia 520, is available in the UK for £99 on contract.
Facebook Home: Review Round up
The Internet lit up with the announcement of Facebook Home, but is it worth using? Facebook Home is the Social Network's latest foray into mobile, and it could be its best attempt yet.
RIM Weakens As Consumers Return BlackBerry Z10 Devices In Droves
BlackBerry is in big trouble, as early adopters of the BlackBerry Z10 begin returning their handsets to retailers.
Good Deals: Google Nexus 7 for $100 At Tiger Direct
Grab an 8GB Google Nexus 7 at Tiger Direct for only $100. But wait, there's a catch, and it's a bit nasty.
San Diego Police Abuse Man For Recording With His Cellphone
San Diego citizen Adam Pringle allegedly abused by police officers after recording his ticket write-up.
Samsung Galaxy S3: The Most Fault-Prone Phone in The UK
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the most popular phone in the UK, but it's also the most faulty. UK phone insurance company Mobile Insurance posted data online regarding phone claims, according to PC Advisor.
Xbox 720 To Take Over Your Cable Box and TV, Mini Xbox 360 in The Pipeline
Next generation Xbox will not only play games, it will take control of your cable box and TV. In an April 9 opinion piece, we suggested that the "always online" chit-chat about the Microsoft Xbox 720 might not be what folks are making it out to be, and it appears we were right on the money.
Windows 8 PC Shipments Declined by 13.9 Percent in First Quarter 2013
Things are not looking so good for Windows 8, as PC shipments experienced a sharp decline in the first quarter.
App Downloads Total More Than 13.4 Billion Since First Quarter of 2013
App downloads in quarter one of 2013 increased by 11 percent, revenues climb to over $2 billion. Smartphone users love to download applications; that's why it comes as no surprise when a report from Canalys states that app downloads have risen 11 percent from the fourth quarter of 2012.
