Articles by Lori Sandoval
LeapFrog rolls out LeapBand fitness tracker for kids. Why?
LeapFrog launched the first wearable fitness tracker for kids called LeapBand that promotes active play while taking care of a virtual pet. Experts, however, share the good and the bad sides of strapping those trackers to your kids.
Motorola set to unwrap Moto E on May 13 in London
Motorola has sent out invites to international media for a press event that will launch its newest smartphone device. No other details were disclosed in the invite; though rumor has it that it may be the Moto E after all.
Google set to dump Nexus smartphones? Hello, Silver Android
Are we seeing the demise of much-loved Nexus smartphones? Rumor has revealed Google is finally done with it as it pursues bigger plans for its mobile business. Here's what we've gathered so far.
Microsoft cleans Skype backyard of potentially offensive emoticons
Keep those dirty fingers down, people! Microsoft has decided to clean up its backyard of potentially offensive emoticons and replaced them with new ones. So which ones are officially out and which ones escaped the eyes of the censors?
It's raining bitcoins at MIT, every undergrad gets $100 of the cryptocurrency
Two MIT students have initiated a bitcoin project with the hope of creating an ecosystem for digital currencies and received half a million dollars funding for it. Each undergrad student will receive $100 in bitcoins. However, will they use it well?
Here's how Google's driverless car avoid pedestrians, bikers on the streets (at least most of them)
Since its creation in 2009, Google's driverless car has made a lot of progress, including being able to detect multiple objects simultaneously and react according to these objects' movements. See what it can do now, out in busy streets.
'State of the Air' report is out. Are you one of 148 million Americans breathing unhealthy air?
Are you living in a polluted city with an unhealthy air? The latest State of the Air report lists the most-polluted and the cleanest counties in the U.S, and learn here of the dangers an unhealthy air may cost you and your family.
Spotify jams with Sprint, Framily plan customers get six-month free trial
Spotify and Sprint have inked a deal that would benefit the two parties as well as the latter's subscribers. The deal allows Sprint subscribers to have free access to the database of 20 million songs of Spotify for up to six months, plus more.
Microsoft's keyboard prototype recognizes hand gestures
Hand gestures will soon be interpreted by keyboards. Microsoft has unveiled in a conference a prototype of this next generation keyboard. See what this keyboard can do.
Zohydro: Why medical experts and authorities are worried of this painkiller in the market?
FDA's approval of painkiller Zohydro was met by arguments and protests among private individuals and public officials who believe that it could add up to the already prevalent problem of prescription-drug addiction. Find out the reasons of their worries.
Hacker messes with baby monitor, screams at sleeping baby and stuns clueless Ohio parents
In this technology wired living, almost everything is now prone to hacking such as baby monitors that should be looking after our children. Apparently, even the human body can soon be hacked.
Netflix will pay Verizon for better interconnection and streaming service
Previously, Netflix won't buy the direct connection service from broadband providers for a faster content delivery to subscribers. Now, after sealing the first deal with Comcast, it signed the second one with Verizon. So who's probably next?
UFO visits North London? Witness posts images on Facebook
Reports surfaced that UFOs were lately seen hovering on British skies? The sightings were caught on tape like many other previous sightings all over the world. But are UFOs for real or for reel? Read what former UFO investigators have to say.
Don't call girls fat if you don't want them to become obese as teens
Name-calling or labeling people fat isn't only mean, it's not also helpful in encouraging someone lose weight, says a recent study by UCLA researchers. Further studies show that being thin doesn't also equate to being healthy and that genes can somehow be blamed for your body composition.
Waistline of kids, good predictor of metabolic disease: Study
India has an alarming problem on diabetes, with children becoming more and more victims of it. A new study says the waist circumference of the child may predict his possible risk factors on developing metabolic diseases.
Previous traumatic brain injury linked to nearly half of homeless men: Study
Three studies reveal that being homeless isn't always a personal choice or a result of socio-economic factors. Their researches suggest traumatic brain injury is also a contributing factor to being homeless.
UK has two million e-cigarette users now, mostly smokers and ex-smokers: Study
One study shows e-cigarette users in UK have increased dramatically over the past four years, while another study shows e-cigarette use has decreased the number of tobacco smokers in England. Is this good or bad news? Experts weigh in on the issue.
Pet bearded dragon culprit behind salmonella outbreak: CDC
Your pet bearded dragon may be bringing more harm than happiness to you and your family. A Salmonella outbreak was confirmed in several states in the U.S., and all this pointed to the interaction with the pet lizard.
Body of 115-year old woman may hold secrets to longevity
A supercentenarian willingly donated her body for scientific research on human longevity. The researchers found surprising discoveries that could explain why lives are so limited. Read what their findings have to say.
Netflix strikes deal with three cable operators to launch own TV channel this week
Netflix finally made an agreement with three cable companies to roll out its own TV channel in the coming days. Find out if what it has to offer is as easy as tuning in to your regular TV channels.
Amazon-owned comiXology shuts out Apple and Google by removing in-app purchase feature from iOS and Android apps
ComiXology, now an Amazon company, was faced with complaints from many users following a change in its comic books purchases. Now, user can no longer purchase his fave comic book through the in-app store featured in iOS devices.
Burberry's Angela Ahrendts joins Apple next week as new retail champ
Is former fashion executive Angela Ahrendts the right fit for the long-vacated position at Apple? CEO Tim Cook confirmed she is. Read what he has to say about Ahrendts who is joining Apple next week.
Facebook posts $2.5 billion Q1 earnings, looks into standalone apps for a more mobile-centric future
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg discloses its first-quarter earnings and his plans to create more standalone apps as they go more and more mobile in the coming years. Read how they plan to go about it.
FCC says net neutrality is not dead amid pay-for-speed proposal
The Federal Communications Commission plans to send a new proposal that would guide Internet traffic, but critics argue that this goes against its Open Internet or net neutrality principle. Here's what both parties have to say.
Compromised Twitter accounts quack spammy messages on weight loss, diet pills
Thousands of Twitter accounts were compromised on Twitter, with malicious messages and links posted on their accounts that led to diet pill products and spoofed health magazine. What could have happened?
Indian Railway rolls out mobile app, provides real-time schedule to commuters
Commuters in India, heads up! The government has launched mobile and desktop applications that can assist you in tracking train schedules and positions, with useful features such as "Spot your train" and "Train schedule," among others.
28,000 People in the UK spotted using their mobile phones while driving in 2013
Many people are using their mobile phones while driving, which is a common cause of car crashes, based on latest study and figures released by the government and road safety advocates.
Catch me when I fall: Google promises to help Samsung in patent case against Apple
Google being dragged into the legal battle between Apple and Samsung raises further questions as to how far the partnership between Google and Samsung really is. Read what the evidences have to say.
Want a Nest Learning Thermostat? It's now on Google Play for $250
The Nest Learning Thermostat was earlier reported to be up at the Play Store but was eventually taken down. Now, it's officially on sale just in time for the Earth Day.
LG G Watch will come in Champagne Gold. Display is always on, hello Samsung Gear 2
It seems Gold is the favorite color of device manufacturers these days, with LG and Samsung joining the trend and age of golden devices. So which of these two is a purchase as good as gold?
