Articles by Menchie Cabungcal
American teens perform poorly in financial literacy test
Latest reports have shown that US teens performed poorly in a financial literacy test. The test covers basic questions on money such as saving, spending and credit card usage.
Yahoo researchers developing algorithm to give you the most scenic routes
A team of researchers have devised a mapping system that revolutionizes how people interact in the city. If successful, people and not cars, will be hitting the streets more.
EU probes effects of Facebook, WhatsApp acquisition on competition
The European Commission begins its probe on Facebook’s acquisition deal with WhatsApp. Officials have begun sending detailed questionnaires to companies that rival the social media site in online messaging.
Google Tango pirouettes into ISS to help robots do their job
Google smartphones, designed with 3D-sensing technology, have been handpicked to become robot guides by NASA. The handsets, equipped with the Tango hardware, will act as the brains and eyes of robots.
LG rolls out Kizon wearable child tracker
LG is launching a new wearable device designed to fit children’s wrists. Dubbed as Kizon, the device easily tracks and locates a child’s whereabouts, thereby lessening the worries of parents.
LG unwraps 18-inch transparent, flexible OLED panels
LG aims to pioneer in the world of large flexible displays. The company has released its latest prototype that measures 18 inches and rolls down even while functioning.
Still on Windows 7? Microsoft announces pending end of support
Microsoft announces the end of support on its products which shall take effect in the next six months. This includes the popular Windows 7 that has a January 2015 deadline.
Halo 3 last Easter Egg found... after seven years
After seven years of the game’s initial release, the last Easter Egg from “Halo 3” is finally found. The discovery is sure to excite loyal Halo fans.
Normal lets you 3D print custom earphones for $199
Normal is launching customized earphones said to fit properly and comfortably to any ear shapes and sizes. The earphones are 3D printed and will take only 48 hours to make.
Honda expands recall due to Takata airbag problems to 1 million vehicles
Honda is recalling an additional number of 1 million vehicles due to issues on the Takata air bags. The recall expansion is said to be limited to cars in California.
Oculus VR buys open sources game networking systems provider RakNet
Oculus VR, maker of the Oculus Rift headset, acquires RakNet, one of the leading networking middleware systems in the field of gaming. Acquisition terms are yet to be disclosed.
NC mom will fight Facebook ban for bare bottom image of little daughter
A mother from Hickory, North Carolina is puzzled why the image of her daughter was taken down by Facebook. Was the image really just too much or did the social network over react?
South Korea orders Apple, Google make refund policies for app purchases consumer-friendly
In-app purchases by kids can be big headaches for parents. In South Korea, the nightmare might end as authorities have ordered Google and Apple to craft consumer-friendly refund policies.
PES 2015 set for Winter 2014 roll out on Xbox One, PS4
The PES 2015 from Konami will soon be available to PS4 and Xbox One users. The new game franchise is scheduled to have its release around winter 2014.
Intel, Samsung, and Dell form coalition to establish standard for smart home devices
A number of technology companies decided to form a new group dubbed as Open Interconnect Consortium (OIC). The goal is to set the new compatibility standards for interconnected smart devices.
