Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Amazon Will Open New Data Centers In South Korea Early Next Year
Amazon announces a plan to open a new cluster of data centers in South Korea in early 2016. The move is a response to customers' needs for a local option in storing data.
Can't Afford The $55,000 Sennheiser Orpheus? Here Are Affordable Sennheiser Headsets And Headphones For Smartphones And Portable Music
The new Orpheus headphones may just be the best and most advanced model ever created by Sennheiser but its mammoth price of over $50,000 may seem too much for some. Let’s take a look at other models which are more affordable, but don’t compromise on quality.
Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Might Involve 800,000 More Cars
Volkswagen reveals that its emissions-testing scandal may involve around 800,000 more cars which can cost an added $2 billion. While no details on which vehicles or engines are affected, cars sold in Europe are speculated to be highly likely affected by the new disclosure.
Google Co-Founder Larry Page On Alphabet, Project Loon And China
Larry Page wants the new Alphabet company to be a bastion of innovation. The Google co-founder and now the CEO of Alphabet also hopes that the new company will provide a stronger focus on a number of world-changing products.
5 Interesting Kickstarter Projects Technophiles Will Love: HUDWAY, UsBidi, BeeLine, Gest And NEO
If you have a knack for new technology breakthroughs, there is a great chance you’ll find a number of them in Kickstarter. We’ve rounded up the list to include products that would most likely cater to those who like the outdoors and also to those who find a machine’s gesture-responsiveness interesting.
T-Mobile Taps Own Customers To Solve Network Woes With 4G LTE CellSpots: What You Need To Know
T-Mobile wants customers to have absolute control over where they need to have a better coverage. With its 4G LTE CellSpot, the Uncarrier believes that it will benefit both the home and small businesses alike.
Microsoft Rolls Out Surface Pro 4 And Surface Book Firmware Update With Fix For Screen Flickering And Other Issues
Microsoft released a firmware update to address a number of issues found in the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book devices. The most notable among them was the screen flickering issue which a number of users have taken note of in social media.
Konami Partners With Tencent For New 'Contra' Game For iOS And Android
Konami is preparing to launch a new ‘Contra’ game as part of its collaboration with Chinese company Tencent. The new game will be available only to users of iOS and Android, according to reports.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Might Sport Sony Xperia Z5 Camera Sensor
Samsung wants its next flagship, the Galaxy S7, to come equipped with an even more powerful camera. The company is reportedly interested with the camera sensor found in the Xperia Z5 of Sony and is looking for ways to bring it to its own flagship.
Snapchat Tells Users Not To Be Scared: Snaps And Chats Still Private
Snapchat assures users that the Snaps and Chats they send to their friends are still private. In clarifying its new Privacy Policy, the company added that it has never stockpiled users' Snaps or Chats and promised that it will continue doing so.
68 Percent Of US Adults Own A Smartphone Or Tablet: Pew Research Center Survey
Study shows that smartphone ownership in the U.S. increased almost two times in the past four years. Around 68 percent of all adults in the nation now have a smartphone while 45 percent now owns a tablet.
Bluboo Xtouch Smartphone Survives Getting Hammered: Preorder For Only $99
If what you need is a handset with an impressively strong display, you may want to start preordering for the Xtouch smartphone from Bluboo. The phone, which has a preorder price of $99, recently survived a hammer test as recorded in a video.
SXSW Admits Mistake, Schedules Day-Long Online Harassment Summit
South by Southwest announced that its annual festival will feature a new day-long summit that is focused on online harassment. The announcement came following an apology it made on Friday when it reportedly canceled two panels in the upcoming event.
Sonos Play: 5 (2015) Review Roundup: $499 But Totally Worth It
The Sonos Play: 5 is a second-generation WiFi speaker that’s been designed to deliver a full wireless speaker experience that Sonos has been known for. With shipping slated to begin on Nov. 25, the decision on whether to buy or not may be made a little easier by catching up with some dependable reviews.
Get A Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 With A $100 Discount At BuyDig
Looking for a really nice high-performing Samsung tablet that’s also easy on the budget? BuyDig offers a $100 off on the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 where customers only pay $399.99.
Apple Unveils Beats Pill+ Apps For iOS And Android: Keep The Music Playing!
Apple debuts a new Beats Pill+ app that’s meant to cater to both users of iOS and Android. It’s now available as a free download from the App Store and from Google Play.
T-Mobile Is Giving Out $100 Rebates To LG G4 Buyers: Here's How To Claim It
T-Mobile launches a $100 rebate offer on the LG G4 which allows users to get hold of the device at a tempting price of $380. Customers should be able to buy the handset before Nov.6 and redeem the offer by Dec. 6.
Samsung Posts 29 Percent Profit Increase For Q3, Launches $10B Share Buyback
Samsung announces that its earnings for the third quarter have reached $45.1 billion which is higher than what it has earned for the same period of last year by 9 percent. The stronger sales reportedly came from an increased demand for chips and flat-panel displays.
Overnight iOS Updates Disables Alarms: Fix It, Apple!
Apple’s overnight update has caused users to experience a bug that affects their iPhone’s alarm system. The bug has reportedly turned off any alarms that have been set, causing users to miss their schedule to wake up the next morning.
Australia, New Zealand To Test Cloud Passports: Could The Tech Go Global?
Citizens from Australia and New Zealand will soon be able to travel without carrying a physical passport as the two countries push for document-free cloud passport system. The futuristic passport is said to bear information such as identity and biometrics data.
EE Unveils Pocket-Sized Capture Cam: 8 MP, 4 GB Expandable Memory, Livestream Capable
EE’s new Capture Cam is a pocket-sized snapper that not only shoots photos but also records and livestreams video content. It’s slated to hit the stores sometime before the Christmas holiday at a price that is yet to be announced.
A $15 Smartphone With 12 Months Free Internet Will Launch In India
Datawind is launching a smartphone in India which is poised to become the world’s cheapest smartphone. Priced at only $15, the phone will also come with free Internet browsing for 12 months and will hit the stores on Dec. 28.
HTC One A9 Review Roundup: It Looks Like An iPhone, But Is It Better?
HTC One A9 has been compared a number of times to Apple's iPhone 6. While the company repeatedly stressed the uniqueness of the One A9’s metal build, the comparison seemed to linger based on the latest reviews made on the device.
Pentagon Upgrading Aging Stealth Bomber Fleet With Northrop Grumman Contract
Pentagon confirms that it has just awarded Northrop Grumman the contract to build Air Force’s Long Range Strike Bomber. The award is said to have a valuation of almost $60 billion.
James Bond 'Spectre' Lands First Branded Snapchat Discover Channel
Snapchat features the upcoming James Bond flick ‘Spectre’ on its Discover section which will showcase notable behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the cast and crew and a host of preview clips. The coverage is said to be available to users for 24 hours.
AIG Now Offering Drone Insurance: Worry No More, Drone Pilots
AIG launched a series of insurance policies that cater to drone owners who intend to use their UAVs in their business ventures. The move came following a speculation that by 2025, 160,000 drones will be bought in a year by businesses.
Advocates Clamor Against Proposed EU Net Neutrality Rules: Is It That Bad?
The EU prepares to vote on the proposed net neutrality rules which are believed to have a number of loopholes by known advocates. Some even argue that the EU proposal is worse than the current rules in the U.S.
Sixth Grader Running Online Business For Secure Passwords: Hundreds Of Orders Received
A sixth grade student from New York City is the proprietor of an online business that sells secure passwords at $2 a pop. Mira Modi has already sold 30 passwords and has received more than 250 orders to date.
Aston Martin Will Sell Exactly One 'Spectre' DB10: Own A Piece Of James Bond History
Aston Martin plans to auction off the DB10 in 2016 and aims to limit the auctioning to only one car. That means only one person can successfully snag the iconic James Bond vehicle although driving it is out of the question.
Verizon, LG Offering The G4 And A Tablet At Up To $400 Discount: Hurry!
Verizon has launched a number of discount options for those looking to buy an LG G4. Customers can also get discounts of up to $400 when they pair the G4 with an LG tablet.
