Articles by Christian Bautista
Next-gen Intel Broadwell: 14 nanometer chip means fanless, energy-sipping and super-thin PCs
Intel has just announced that it will come out 14 nanometer chips by the end of the year. This may give way to more energy-efficient and fanless computers and mobile devices.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare multiplayer mode features exosuits and customizable weapons and it's AWESOME
Activision has just announced the multiplayer mode for "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare." The new game has additions such as exoskeletons, custom weapons and loot drops.
Chromebook sales to jump three-fold by 2017. Acer Chromebook 13 is one reason why
Research firm Gartner predicts that Chromebook sales will triple to 14.4 million units. This is due to interest from the education sector and the excitement around the Acer Chromebook 13.
Google Street View car cited for driving on the wrong side of a one-way street and crashing
A Google Street View driver was cited for 'careless prohibited driving' in Little Rock, Ark. He slammed into another car after going the wrong direction on a one-way street.
Russian law requiring public Wi-Fi users to provide ID for access greeted with chaos and resentment
A new Russian decree requires users of public Wi-Fi hotspots to provide an ID before gaining access. After a backlash from Internet users, authorities say the law may be changed.
IBM SyNAPSE computer chip mimics human brain: Here's why it's amazing
IBM's "True North" chip is designed to think like a human brain. It's the size of a postage stamp yet it can outdo most supercomputers.
Facebook acquires server security startup PrivateCore
Facebook has acquired server security startup PrivateCore for an undisclosed amount. Facebook said that it hopes to beef up security for its users by deploying PrivateCore's vCage software into its server stack.
Virginia is home to the fastest Internet in the country. Are you surprised?
The fastest Internet speed in the country can be found in Virginia. The state managed to hold on to this distinction in spite of a drop in connection speeds over the past quarter.
Monkey selfie makes Wikimedia go bananas
A monkey selfie has sparked a debate about copyright in relation to images taken by animals. British photographer David Slater may take his case to the courts.
Microsoft said to be in talks to open New York Store on Fifth Avenue
A report claims that Microsoft is in negotiations to open a New York store in Fifth Avenue. Its possible location is just a few blocks away from Apple's famous glass cube store.
California approves 'kill switch' bill
California's state assembly has approved a bill that requires 'kill switches' in all smartphones sold in California. The legislation would affect phones manufactured after July 1, 2015 if passed.
Spy agencies compromised by 'Epic Turla' cyber espionage operation
Security researchers from Kaspersky Labs have discovered a cyber espionage operation that targeted government institutions in 45 countries. The hackers employed techniques that were previously used in attacks linked to Russian intelligence.
Hacker compromises the networks of ISPs to steal bitcoins
Researchers from Dell's SecureWorks unit revealed that a hacker gained access to the networks of ISPs to steal bitcoins. The thief was said to have pocketed $83,000 worth of cryptocurrencies.
FCC head Tom Wheeler approves of the collapse of Sprint-T-Mobile merger talks
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler applauded the failure of merger talks between Sprint and T-Mobile. He said that four wireless providers are good for American consumers.
Pinterest rolls out private messaging feature
Pinterest has just rolled out a private messaging feature that lets users chat with friends about specific pins. The new tool addresses a gap, since users previously had to email friends to respond to pins.
YouTube acquires mobile video startup Directr
YouTube has just announced its acquisition of mobile video editing start-up Directr. The deal, which is for an undisclosed amount, is part of YouTube's advertising strategy.
Ex-Apple employee named Sam Sung puts his business card up for auction
Sam Sung, a former specialist for an Apple store in Vancouver, is selling his famous business card for charity on eBay. The top bid is currently at $3,050.
iPhone 6 release date confirmed as Sept. 9: What to expect
A new report claims that the iPhone 6 will be launched in an Apple event scheduled for Sept. 9. It also debunks rumors that there would be separate release dates for the two versions of the device.
Surface Pro 3 becomes $150 cheaper... for students
Microsoft is looking to profit from the back-to-school season as it takes off $150 from the price of most Surface Pro 3s. The device's new price makes it more competitive to the Macbook Air.
Security expert says he can hack a plane's systems through in-flight Wi-Fi
Security consultant Ruben Santamarta says he has found a way to break into a plane's navigation and security systems through the in-flight Wi-Fi. The manufacturers of aircraft communication equipment disagree.
Navdy HUD for cars may prevent distracted driving
Navdy's new dashboard-mounted transparent display has just made distracted driving a lot less dangerous. The company calls it the "Google Glass for your car."
Google pulls 'Bomb Gaza' game from the Play Store
Google has just taken down the controversial "Bomb Gaza" mobile game from the Play Store. The company pulled the app due to protests from Internet users.
iPhone 6 release date may be further delayed due to factory safety concerns
The launch date for the iPhone 6 may be pushed back further due to an industrial accident in Jiangsu province. Authorities temporarily shut down factories involved in metal polishing to conduct inspections.
Potato salad Kickstarter earns $55,492 in contributions
One of the funniest crowd funding campaigns ever has just ended. It attracted 6,911 backers, all of whom just wanted to give a man some carbohydrates.
Joseph Wood was injected 15 times with lethal drug cocktail in botched Arizona execution
Authorities in Arizona have revealed that Joseph Wood was injected 15 times with a lethal drug cocktail during his prolonged execution. He was only supposed to have one dose.
U.S. judge orders Microsoft to surrender customer emails stored abroad
A New York district court judge ruled that Microsoft must comply with a warrant for emails stored in a server in Ireland. The company said that it will appeal the verdict.
Nintendo posts quarterly loss. Numbers show Mario Kart 8 is not the messiah of the Wii U
Strong Mario Kart 8 sales were not enough to rescue Nintendo from a weak first quarter. The company reported a 9.47 billion yen ($92.5 million) loss during the period.
Tesla posts $61.9 million loss in spite of stronger sales
Tesla Motors widened its losses in the second quarter. The dip is attributed to heavy spending due to a new car model and the construction of an assembly plant.
Judge rules that 12-year old girl in 'Slender Man' stabbing case unfit for trial
A judge has determined that a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a classmate to appease an Internet character is mentally unfit to undergo trial. Experts testified that she exhibited disturbing behavior.
Windows Phone 8.1 Update officially announced. You can now say hi to Cortana in Chinese
The new Windows Phone 8.1 Update improves security and pushes Cortana to new markets. The upgrade will roll out to consumers over the coming months.
