Articles by Maricris Francisco
Uber's Never-Ending Troubles: A Quick Recap Of What Has Happened So Far
Uber has been besieged with bad news as of late. The company has been saddled with claims of sexual harassment from former employees, and its CEO has suffered a meltdown during a heated exchange with an Uber driver.
Lego To Come Up With 'Women Of NASA' Set
Lego is planning to come up with a figurine set composed of pioneering women who have made contributions to NASA’s space program. The idea behind the set comes from Maia Weinstock, who won the Lego Ideas competition.
Chat App Line Coming Up With Own AI Assistant
Chat messaging service Line is coming up with its own artificial intelligence platform. The AI will be called Clova and it will be targeted toward the Asian market.
Nostalgia Is The Trend For MWC 2017: From Nokia 3310 To BlackBerry KeyOne
Smartphone manufacturers are taking a trip down memory lane as old brands are relaunched at the Mobile World Congress. BlackBerry launched the KeyOne while Nokia breathed new life into the 3310.
Alexa Can Now Diagnose And Help You When You're Sick
You can now use your Amazon Echo to seek medical advice and assistance. HealthTap has partnered with Alexa to bring medical help to those with limited mobility.
Could The LG V30 Be LG's Real Flagship for 2017?
LG is reportedly coming up with another flagship phone in the second half of 2017. The LG V30 is said to be a better flagship phone than the LG G6.
Xiaomi's Own Chipset Pinecone Will Launch On Feb. 28
Xiaomi will be launching its own processor. The Pinecone is expected to launch this Feb. 28 and will be used on the company’s Mi 5c handset.
Google Crowdsources Design Of Next Google Pixel: What’s Missing So Far?
Google seeks user feedback for Google Pixel, which could help improve the design for the next generation of Pixel phones. Here are some of the features that people think should be added to Pixel’s succeeding phones.
Alexa Can Now Turn Ordinary Appliances Into Smart Home Devices With This Wi-Fi Plug
Make your home smarter with a smart plug. The TP-Link Smart Plug Mini is a small compact device that allows you to remotely control the devices plugged into it.
Faraday Future Promises To Jumpstart Construction Of Nevada Plant Amid Financial Turmoil
Faraday Future will push through with its factory in Nevada. The company says construction has entered a competitive bidding process.
Best Smartphones In Blue (Because Rose Gold Is So Last Year): From Sapphire Blue Honor 8 To Really Blue Pixel
Most phone manufacturers are coming up with the blue color variant for their phones. Here are some of the best smartphones on the market that come in blue.
REVIEW: Zoom In On The ExoLens Pro, A High-End Lens For Your iPhone 7
If you want to take better shots using your iPhone, try using the ExoLens Pro accessories. The company collaborated with lens optics giant ZEISS to come up with three great lenses for your iPhone.
Mattel Comes Up With A Barbie Hologram
Mattel is trying to keep up with the times by coming up with a toy that displays Barbie in a holographic effect. The toy will be making its launch this fall.
Twitter Ramps Up Anti-Abuse Measures By Restricting Trolls: How Time-Out On Twitter Works
Twitter has come up with new guidelines to stamp out abuse and trolling on the platform. This includes a 'time-out,' which will restrict an abusive user for 12 hours.
WATCH: Apple Comes Up With New Ads To Showcase The iPhone 7 Plus Portrait Mode
Apple has come up with a series of ads aimed at promoting the Portrait Mode feature of the iPhone 7 Plus. The company is intent on making the Portrait Mode the phone's major selling point.
The D-Link Omna 180: Apple HomeKit's First Security Camera Goes On Sale
The D-Link Omna 180 security camera is up for sale. It will be the first security camera that provides Apple HomeKit support. Users will be able to monitor their homes and get notified on their iPhone devices whenever there is suspicious activity.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Personally Responds To 7-Year-Old Girl Who Wants To Work For Google
Google CEO Sundar Pichai writes back to a girl's application letter asking for a job. Pichai says he looks forward to receiving the girl's application once she's done with school.
Amazon Wants To Deliver Your Packages Using Drones And Parachutes
Amazon was granted a patent that allows the online retail company to use drones when delivering packages. According to the patent, Amazon plans to use parachutes, compressed air, or landing flaps to ensure accuracy in its deliveries.
Google Waymo Staff Leaves After Being Paid Loads Of Money
Google Waymo top executives have left the company after receiving a lot of money, says Bloomberg. Staff were leaving because they were more or less financially secure.
Intel's Coffee Lake To Be Released This Year At 14nm
Intel has announced that it will come up with another processor this year. The company revealed that the 8th-generation Coffee Lake will be built using a 14-nanometer process.
Amazon Unveils Chime, A Video Conferencing Tool For Businesses
Amazon Web Services launches Chime, a new video conferencing and communication tool for businesses. The new service will be in direct competition with Skype for Business.
OkCupid Introduces New Features, Gives Sneak Peek Of New Look
OkCupid announces new features on its dating app. The company replaces its Quickmatch feature with ‘DoubleTake,’ and adds more to its question-and-answer portion.
Huawei Set To Launch Honor V9 Ahead Of MWC
Huawei’s more affordable brand, Honor, will launch a new phone ahead of the MWC. The Honor V9 is packed with a lot of premium features for such an affordable phone.
Galaxy S8 Could Have Another AI In Samsung Hello
Samsung could be carrying two A.I. assistants in its flagship phone this year. Aside from Bixby, the tech company has also filed a patent for 'Samsung Hello.'
UltraFine 5K Display Will Be Delayed As Apple And LG Fix Hardware Shielding
After LG confirmed there was indeed a problem with its UltraFine 5K Display when placed near a router, Apple has delayed shipment of the said product. Shipping estimates for the display are now from five to six weeks while LG is in the process of retrofitting its product.
3 Most Common Issues With Alexa - And How You Can Fix Them
Amazon's voice-enabled assistant has been a tremendous success for the company. If you are an owner of an Amazon Echo and you are having difficulty using the device, here are some quick fixes for you.
5 Gift Ideas For Your Techie Valentine
Are you doing some last-minute shopping for your loved one on Valentine's Day? Here are some tech-related gifts that will surely be a hit.
Merriam-Webster Adds 1,000 More Words To Catalog: What's New For Tech And Science?
Merriam-Webster just added 1,000 more words to its roster. The dictionary has added a lot of technologically-related words, based on what we do with technology.
WATCH: An Ikea-Designed Refugee Shelter Being Built In Two Minutes
Better Shelter wins Beazley Design of the Year award for its Ikea-designed refugee shelters. The organization hopes to provide sustainable and cost-effective housing to refugees.
You Can Now Own A Google Daydream VR-Ready Phone For $400, Thanks To The ZTE Axon 7
Virtual reality enthusiasts can now use Google Daydream with an affordable handset. ZTE has announced that its flagship phone, the Axon 7, is now VR-ready.
