Articles by Menchie Mendoza
GM Dieselgate: Opel Summoned To Appear Before German Committee Looking Into Emissions Controls
Germany’s transport ministry wants General Motors’ Opel, one of the company’s core brands in Europe, to appear before an investigative committee on the issue of suspected emissions rigging. Opel is scheduled to make an appearance next week.
Nvidia Posts Financial Results For Fiscal Q1 2017, Showing Solid Growth In All Sectors
Nvidia announced its earnings result for the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Revenue was recorded at $1.3 billion, which is 13 percent higher than the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
2016 Nvidia Shield Tablet Drops By FCC: Coming Soon?
Nvidia may soon launch a new Shield tablet based on a recent FCC filing. The unannounced device could just be the company's new tablet offering for 2016.
Samsung Galaxy C5 And C7 Specs, Price And Availability Details Leak Online: What To Expect
Samsung may soon release new devices from its C lineup as details of the midrange duo were leaked online. Identified as the Galaxy C5 and Galaxy C7, the two models are expected to have a sleek metal build design.
Meet The New Garmin Forerunner 735XT: The Ultimate GPS Smartwatch For Athletes
Garmin launched a new GPS running smartwatch that can track a variety of sports, measure heart rate and download additional free apps for customizing purposes. It comes with a sleek design and a large display to easily view stats.
Nintendo 3DS 'Ace Attorney 6' Coming This Fall As eShop Exclusive: Check Out The Trailer Now [Video]
Nintendo 3DS is launching the new courtroom action title ‘Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice,' which shall be exclusively available on its 3DS eShop beginning September. An English-language trailer of the game is also available for viewing.
Republic Wireless Adding Top Smartphones And Nationwide GSM Carrier To Expand Cheap Wi-Fi Calling
Republic Wireless is expanding its lineup of devices in response to consumers who want access to cheaper Wi-Fi using currently popular smartphone models. The initial list of devices includes those from Motorola, Huawei, LG and Samsung.
Apple Patent Suggests Next iPad Smart Cover Could Boast Built-In Touchscreen And More
Apple’s newly granted patent filing shows additional Smart Cover features such as an extra touchscreen and stylus support. The cover itself acts like a bendable display and works like a digital extension of the attached iPad.
2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup Boasts Competitive Features And Pricing: Here's The Deal
Honda launches the 2017 Ridgeline pickup which boasts a more traditional look but better styling. It is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations.
Buick Verano Compact Sedan Reportedly Exiting US Market Next Year As Crossovers Gain More Ground
The sale of General Motor's Buick Verano will reportedly be discontinued in the U.S. come 2017. The move is in response to a change in customers’ demands, wherein crossovers are now becoming more popular than sedans.
Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen) And Moto 360 Sport Now $50 Off At Verizon
Customers can now snag the Motorola Moto 360 (2nd Gen) and Moto 360 Sport at $50 off the regular price. The discounted price scheme will be available from now until the end of May at Verizon.
Netflix Picks Up 'Ultimate Beastmaster' For Action-Packed Global Competition Series
Netflix is launching the first ever global competition series featuring 108 competitors from six host countries. The final episode will feature nine champions competing for the coveted title of the ‘Ultimate Beastmaster.’
Huawei Honor V8 Leaked Live Images Show Off Dual Rear Camera
Live images of Huawei’s upcoming Honor V8 have been revealed online showing off the handset’s dual rear cameras and metal build design. The company is preparing to officially unveil the handset on May 10.
Facebook Scores Rare Trademark Victory In China: No 'Face Book' Allowed
Facebook won a trademark case in China against a local company that used 'face book' on its beverage product. The victory is speculated to be attributed in part to Mark Zuckerberg’s adulation for China.
Xiaomi Mi Max Teasers Intensifying Ahead Of May 10 Unveiling: Here Are The Trailers So Far [Video]
Xiaomi keeps teasing its upcoming Mi Max in a series of promotional videos before the big official announcement on May 10. The company is also expected to launch its new MIUI 8 on the same day.
HTC 10 Reportedly Failing In China: Only 251 Units Sold, But Why?
HTC 10 may be a flagship device but its disappointing preorder sales record in China is giving a different impression. Preorders for the 5.2-inch handset are accepted until May 8.
Arduino And Generali Develop High-Tech Birdhouse Alarms To Alert Authorities When Forest Fires Occur [Video]
A new alarm system is now being developed to provide early detection of possible fire occurrences in the forest. Built with a smoke sensor and a 3G network connection, prototype units of the Birdhouse Alarm are currently being tested.
Google And Idea Cellular Team Up To Offer Direct Carrier Billing On Play Store Purchases In India
Google and Idea Cellular formally tied up to provide subscribers an easier and cheaper way to purchase digital content through their Android devices using the new carrier billing system. The new payment scheme is applicable to both prepaid and postpaid users.
Apple Headed To China's Highest Court After Losing Exclusive Rights To iPhone Trademark
Apple will file an appeal to the Supreme People’s Court in China after losing exclusive trademark rights to iPhone. The ruling of the Beijing Municipal High People’s Court was in favor of Xintong Tiandi Technology, a manufacturer of IPHONE-branded leather goods.
Xiaomi Mi Max Gets TENAA Certification, Edging Closer To Release
Xiaomi Mi Max is scheduled for an official unveiling on May 10. Prior to the said date, the upcoming smartphone just passed TENAA, which gave more hints on its purported features and design.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Activity Tracker Reportedly Delayed Over Production Issues
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is facing delays, as CEO Lei Jun reportedly confirmed. Faced with manufacturing issues, the highly anticipated wearable will have a one-month delay before it’s launched officially.
Oculus Shuffles Execs, Taps Fitbit Operating Lead Hans Hartmann As New COO
Oculus has appointed a new chief operating officer by tapping into Fitbit's talent pool. Former Fitbit COO Hans Hartmann will be replacing Oculus founding COO Laird Malamed, who in turn will hold a new executive position within the company.
Microsoft Band 2 Price Cut Reinstated: Now $175 At Microsoft Store, Best Buy
Consumers can now get the Microsoft Band 2 at a once-again discounted price of $175. Built with an array of health tracking features, the wearable can be used with Windows, Android and iPhone devices.
Motorola Teasing Upcoming Smartphone With Fake Missing Persons Ads
Motorola teased its upcoming device via a series of tweets, using the #missing hashtag. The company’s arm in India announced that the device, which is expected to have an enhanced battery life, performance, security and camera, will be launched on May 17.
Microsoft Acquires Solair To Up Its IoT Game: Here's The Deal
Microsoft acquires Italian company Solair in a move that would allow the latter’s technology to be folded into the growing Azure IoT ecosystem. Businesses in any industry can take advantage of using IoT for increased efficiency and profit opportunity.
HTC Desire 830 Officially Launched: Specs, Price And Availability
HTC officially launched Desire 830, the company’s latest addition to its midrange lineup of handsets. Built with a 5.5-inch display , the Desire 830 is set to hit the stores in Taiwan on May 6.
Fitbit CEO Says Apple Watch Had A 'Wrong' Approach For The Wearable Category
Fitbit CEO says Apple took a wrong turn with its smartwatch. The Apple Watch is a computing platform, which according to James Park, is a wrong way for the Cupertino company to approach the wearables industry.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Still Optimistic, Says Wall Street's Take On Q2 Earnings Was A 'Huge Overreaction'
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined CNBC ‘Mad Money’ host Jim Cramer in an interview where he talked about the company’s future plans. Cook added that Apple will give its customers things they can’t live without.
Judge Orders iPhone Fingerprint Unlock, A First For A Federal Case: Is This Constitutional?
A judge ordered a woman to unlock her iPhone after authorities obtained a search warrant. Just 45 minutes after being taken into custody, the woman in question had her finger pressed on the phone's fingerprint scanner so prosecutors could access its data.
IBM Watson Supercomputer And Fashion House Marchesa Create High-Tech Cognitive Dress [Video]
IBM Watson and Marchesa collaborated on creating a cognitive dress that is ‘truly extraordinary.’ The first-of-its-kind cognitive-inspired garment will be unveiled at the Manus x Machina-themed Met Gala event.
