Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Want Some Tablets With That? McDonald's Installing Samsung Galaxy Tablets In UK Locations
McDonald’s is installing Samsung Galaxy tablets in restaurants that are located in the United Kingdom. The move is part of the company’s initiative to provide its customers with the ‘Experience of the Future.’
New Vizio 4K TVs Launch: Affordable Prices And Google Cast Baked In
Vizio launched new E series and M series 4K TVs at more affordable prices and with similar features found in the earlier-released P series version. Available prices range between $470 and $1,700 (E series) and between $850 and $4,000 (M series).
World's First Amazon Alexa-Integrated Smartwatch Hits Indiegogo: Meet The Stylish CoWatch
A new smartwatch seeks funds on Indiegogo, claiming to be the world’s first smartwatch that comes integrated with Amazon’s Alexa voice-assistant. Dubbed CoWatch, it runs on Cronologics OS and will be compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Google Play Store On The Rise: More Than 11.1 Billion Downloads In Q1 2016
More than 11.1 billion apps were downloaded in the Google Play Store for the first quarter of 2016. The top three apps in the list include Facebook Messenger, Facebook and Snapchat.
Self-Driving Car Successfully Drives Itself 1200 Miles Across China In Six Days
Chinese automaker and Ford’s partner Chongqing Changan Automobile Co. said that its self-driving cars have successfully traveled across China covering more than 1,200 miles. The journey lasted for six days at an average of 200 miles a day.
Japan Earthquakes Affect Sony's CMOS Smartphone Camera Manufacturing Facility, Disrupt Production Plans
Sony decided to close its image sensor production facility in Kyushu following a huge earthquake that hit the southern Japanese island. Likewise, the company’s operations on a second image sensor plant in Nagasaki will have to be partially suspended as well.
Android Bug Leads To Could Not Start Messenger Error Message: How To Bypass It
Users of Google Messenger and Facebook Messenger are complaining of a bug that causes the app to close. Accessing the app again is also cumbersome as users notice an error on the screen that says ‘Could not start messenger.’
Australia's Postal Service Testing Mail Delivery Drones For Packages
Australia’s postal service successfully launched a closed-field trial to use drones in the delivery of small parcels to customers. The technology, which aims to provide faster transportation of time-critical deliveries, is scheduled to run a customer trial later this year.
'Blues And Bullets' Episodic Noir Game Hits PS4 On April 19: Here's What You Get
Episodic noir adventure title ‘Blues and Bullets’ is coming to PS4 on April 19. The game, which will feature the fictional U.S. city Santa Esperanza and lead character Eliot Ness, will have its first two episodes launched on the platform.
Sprint LTE Plus Goes Live In New York City
Sprint expanded its LTE Plus Network to New York city, allowing users to enjoy the company’s faster, stronger and more reliable service. The move makes the carrier’s LTE Plus Network now available in 191 markets across the nation.
Huawei P9 Max Hits GFXBench With Massive 6.9-Inch Display In Tow: More Details Revealed
New details on the upcoming Huawei P9 Max were revealed at GFXBench. Designed to succeed last year’s P8 Max model, the latest version is said to feature a massive 6.9-inch display with a pixel resolution of 1,920 x 1,080.
Boost Mobile And Virgin Mobile Expand Affordable Lineup With New Smartphones And Plans: Here's What You Get
Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile are launching a trio of smartphones that are each priced under $230. The lineup includes the 5-inch Hydro REACH by Kyocera, the 5.7-inch LG Stylo 2 and the 5.5-inch Samsung Galaxy J7.
Intel Unveils Low-Cost Apollo Lake PC Platform With 14nm Technology
Intel officially announced Apollo Lake, a new low-cost PC platform built around the 14nm Goldmont cores technology. Apollo Lake is aimed at affordable AIOs, mini PCs, hybrids, tablets and notebooks slated to hit the market in the second half of 2016.
Oracle And Google Still Locked In Android Lawsuit After Failing To Settle: Trial In May
Oracle and Google failed to settle a copyright lawsuit that started back in 2012. A trial has been scheduled for May to finally come up with a decision on whether or not Google owes Oracle $8.8 billion worth of profits, plus damages worth $475 million.
2016 Amazon Fire HD 8 Pops Up On GFXBench, Signaling Imminent Launch: What To Expect
Amazon may soon launch its next Fire HD 8 tablet, based on a recent GFXBench listing. The benchmark results revealed several core specifications, so here's what to expect.
European Parliament Votes New Data Protection Laws, Now Stricter: What Does This Mean For Consumers?
The European Parliament approved new data protection rules aimed at giving private citizens more control on data sharing and increase the accountability of companies that are bound by such rules. The new law is expected to be adopted within the national law of all member states.
New Microsoft 'Emulator' Portal Lets You Try Out Windows 10 Without Actually Installing
Microsoft launched a new emulator portal that allows users to try out Windows 10 before they decide to upgrade. Users will be able to navigate and see how they can get things done in Windows 10 using the tool.
Netflix Quietly Starts Streaming HDR Video, But Only For One Show
Netflix quietly rolled out support to stream HDR video content and has featured its original series ‘Marco Polo’ as the company’s first HDR offering. The streaming service provider has yet to announce the official launch of the HDR capability on its service.
9.7-Inch iPad Pro Rocks The Best LCD Display, Better Than iPad Air 2: DisplayMate
Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro has the best performing LCD display, according to DisplayMate experts. The company added that the smaller iPad Pro’s display absolutely beats the display of the iPad Air 2, the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro and iPad mini 4.
NYC Road Safety Bill Wants 'Textalyzer' App Legalized So Cops Can Scan Drivers' Phones
The New York Police could soon have the power to scan a driver’s mobile device to assess whether it was used prior to an accident. The new road safety bill will require drivers to hand over their phones for scanning after a crash.
HTC 10 Officially Unveiled: Specs, Preorder Details, First Impressions
HTC officially announced the HTC 10, the company’s latest flagship that boasts a world-class camera, gold-standard audio, bold new metal unibody design and unmatched performance. The handset’s unlocked edition went up for preorder on April 12 and will begin shipping in early May.
Logitech Announces Jaybird Acquisition For $50 Million In Cash To Expand Its Audio Business
Logitech announced it is acquiring earbud company Jaybird in a deal that is worth up to $50 million. A potential earn-out worth $45 million can also be added if growth targets are met in the next two years.
Samsung Quietly Releases More Potent Galaxy Tab S2
Samsung quietly released refreshed variants of its current generation Galaxy Tab S2 high-end tablet. Consumers can get the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and 9.7 at the German site Cyberport.de at prices that begin from €449 (around $513).
Sony Officially Unveils Xperia Z5 Premium Pink
Sony officially announced the Xperia Z5 Premium Pink handset. The company confirmed that the pink device will be available in certain locations beginning in early May.
Victims Of Petya Ransomware, Rejoice! Security Researchers Create Free Password Generator
Security researchers devised a tool that allows Petya ransomware victims to use a free password for decrypting their PC’s master boot file. Once decrypted, users would be able to use their PCs once again.
Ford GT Preorders Officially Open: You Can Now Apply To Purchase The $400K Supercar
Want to be among the first 500 buyers of the 2017 Ford GT? The company is now officially accepting applications for its ‘ultra-high performance’ Ford GT Supercar, with a promise to deliver a personalized purchase experience.
Huawei Reportedly Paid Lionel Messi $6 Million To Be Global Brand Ambassador
Not too long ago, Huawei announced the appointment of football player Lionel Messi as the company’s latest Global Brand Ambassador. It now comes to light that the deal was reportedly worth $6 million.
Intel Compute Stick Now Available In US, Rocking A Core M Processor And $317 Starting Price
The new Intel Compute Stick is now available in the United States and comes in a number of OS options for users. It’s packed with the Core M3-6Y30 processor, which offers better performance than the Atom-run PC sticks.
Samsung Starts Mass Producing World's First 10-Nanometer 8 GB DDR4 RAM
Samsung announced it started mass producing the industry’s first 10-nanometer class, 8 GB DDR4 DRAM chips. The new chips, which can deliver up to 3,200 Mbps of data transfer rate, mark another milestone achievement for the company.
Apple Starts Selling Standalone Apple Watch Hermès Bands Later This Month: New Colors, $349 Starting Price
Apple will soon allow consumers to purchase the Apple Watch Hermès bands separately from the smartwatch itself. Consumers can choose from several new colors of the Hermes band, which starts at $349.
