Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Google Shows Off New Smart Unlock Mode For Android Devices
Google launches a new feature for Android devices that will add more convenience and security when the phone needs to be unlocked. Dubbed as “on-body detection,” the device smartly detects a human touch and will remain unlocked while being held or kept in the owner’s pocket.
Swedish Musician Robyn Launches Tekla - A Festival For Girls Interested In Tech
Swedish musician Robyn is launching a one-day tech festival aimed at increasing the interest of young girls in exploring technology in a fun and imaginative event. The festival kicks off on April 18 and will feature workshops, speakers and a performance from Robyn.
Windows 10 Might Lock Out Other Operating Systems
Microsoft reveals that with Windows 10, OEMs are no longer prevented from permanently enabling ‘Secure Boot’ on their PCs. This means future laptops and some OEM desktops may only allow Windows 10 installation.
ISIS Hacking Division Releases Hit List With Personal Information Of 100 U.S. Military Men
ISIS Hacking Division turned to social media in leaking personal information of 100 U.S. military men and urged their supporters to take action by initiating ‘lone wolf’ attacks against all those included in the list.
Jeep Unveils 7 New Concept Vehicles At Easter Jeep Safari
The annual Easter Jeep Safari, now on its 49th year, aims to showcase Mopar options and available Jeep Performance Parts for the company's growing number of Jeep enthusiasts.
Justin Bieber Neighbor Demanding $1 Million For Egging Incident
Justin Bieber is being sued by a neighbor who cited how the pop star incurred damage to his house after throwing eggs at it in 2014. The lawsuit, which had been filed under a number of other charges, demanded that the singer pays his neighbor a whopping $1 million.
Stephen King Wants Apology From Maine Governor Over Tax Statement
Stephen King wants Maine Governor Paul LePage to ‘man up and apologize’ after the latter claimed that King moved away and that he has not been paying his income taxes in Maine.
Jason Aldean And Former American Idol Contestant Brittany Kerr Tie The Knot
Country singer Jason Aldean and former ‘American Idol’ contestant Brittany Kerr exchanged ‘I do’s’ in a ceremony in Mexico on Saturday, March 21. The wedding was attended by the couple's’ families and friends including Jason’s two daughters from a previous marriage.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Battery: Removable? Yes. Easy To Remove? No
Samsung Galaxy S6 has been making a lot of noise as its launch date nears. Although news confirms the device's battery will be removable, the ‘MyFixGuide’ site dares to learn if removal is easy.
Rakuten Acquires E-Book Firm OverDrive For $410 Million
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten acquires e-book and audiobook retailer OverDrive for $410 million. The move is in line with the company’s expansion target of its digital content business.
Vin Diesel Gets Emotional During Touching Tribute To Paul Walker At 'Furious 7' Screening [Video]
Vin Diesel of ‘Furious 7’ gets emotional at the film’s special advanced screening in Los Angeles as he talks about Paul Walker, calling him his best friend and brother. The film is set to hit the theaters on April 3.
Target Agrees To Pay $10 Million To Settle Lawsuit In Connection With 2013 Data Breach
Target has agreed to pay $10 million as a settlement fund to resolve cases of data breach in 2013 with customers. The 97-page settlement indicates that each customer can be eligible for up to $10,000 in compensation if they can provide documentation of their financial losses.
Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge In 24k Gold, Rose Gold, And Platinum For Preorder Starting March 20
Samsung's upcoming flagship devices, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, will have new customized designs. In addition to the metal-and-glass chassis, the new smartphones will reportedly come in 24K Gold, Rose Gold and Platinum versions.
Android And iOS Apps Still Not Safe From FREAK, Experts Warn
Experts from a security-focused company warned that around 2,000 Android and iOS apps remain vulnerable to FREAK attack, a flaw discovered in early March. Vulnerable apps fall under numerous categories.
Mario Party 10 Review Roundup: Built For Kids And The Not-So-Young Video Game Lovers
Mario Party 10 is the latest Mario Party iteration from Nintendo, scheduled for release on March 20. Prior to its release, the game has received mixed reviews by well-known game reviewing sites.
Facebook Messenger Now Allows You To Send Money To Friends: Facebook Dives Deeper Into E-Commerce?
Facebook has just added a new feature to its messaging app that involves a money sending and payment system. Friends can easily send and receive money using the app.
Tinkerplay By Autodesk Will Let Kids (And Kids At Heart) Design 3D Printable Toys
Tinkerplay is the latest app from Autodesk that allows one to build a custom action figure and create a tangible version with the use of a 3D printer. The app is available on Windows, Android and iOS.
Taxpayers Beware: That Might Not Be The IRS You're Talking To On The Phone
Taxpayers should beware of falling victim to phone calls by scammers posing as Internal Revenue Service employees. The best thing to do upon receiving such a call is to simply hang up.
You Can't Beat Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Lip-Syncing Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off' [Video]
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson showed another side of himself when he lip-synced Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off.’ The video was posted on his Instagram account.
Sprint Offers Samsung Galaxy S5 And Galaxy Tab 4 Bundle For $100 A Month
Sprint is offering a new gadget and data plan bundle to users. Customers can get a Samsung Galaxy S5 with unlimited talk, text and data plus a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 with 2GB of data - all for only $100 a month.
Much To Say About Diversity: Google Chief Eric Schmidt Repeatedly Interrupted Female Co-Panelist At SXSW
Eric Schmidt's 'unconscious bias' against women was called out by an audience member at an SXSW panel. Schmidt had repeatedly interrupted former Google senior staff Megan Smith, the only female among the panelists.
YouTube Mulls Video-On-Demand-Service: What We Know So Far
YouTube may launch a subscription-based video-on-demand service that would feature unlimited videos with no ads for a set monthly fee. The service may include videos from YouTube stars under the company’s YouTube Originals banner.
Google Flights Can Now Be Used To Find Wi-Fi Equipped Flights
Google Flights has partnered up with flight-rater Routehappy, and will provide air travelers with even more detailed search results.
Police Arrest Real Estate Tycoon Robert Durst For Murder
Robert Durst, a suspect in the 1982 disappearance of his wife Kathleen and the murder of two others, has been arrested. A documentary series may offer damning evidence.
Dyson Backs Battery Startup That Can Give Your Smartphone Twice Its Current Battery Life
Dyson invests $15 million in a venture on new battery with startup company Sakti3. The new battery promises to deliver twice the battery life of present-day smartphones and an increase in the driving mileage of electric cars by up to 600 miles.
Forza Horizon 2 Offering 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata As DLC
"Forza Horizon 2" drivers can test out the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata as downloadable content before the real car hits the road.
Most 2015 Apple A9 Chips To Be Manufactured By TSMC
A tug-of-war over Apple chips between Samsung and TSMC appears to have been resolved in favor of the Taiwanese company.
Talking Doll 'Hello Barbie' Draws Ire From Critics
"Downright creepy": the latest Barbie doll can hold a conversation — and let Mattel eavesdrop on kids, according to privacy advocates.
Sony Ready To Launch PlayStation In China Later This Month
Sony confirmed that it is finally launching the PS4 and the PS Vita in China on March 20. Initially, the console will have six game titles, including ‘Dynasty Warriors 8.’
IDC Tablet Forecast Predicts Windows Tablets May Become Threat To iPad
The International Data Corporation released a forecast predicting that Windows will be the only OS to break from the yearly decline of tablet sales.
