Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Amazon Preparing To Take On IoT With 2lemetry Purchase
Amazon finalizes its acquisition of the startup company 2lemetry. The move is in line with Amazon's expansion of its cloud service into the Internet of Things.
Google Officially Discontinues Nexus 5 In Favor Of Newer Models
Google has officially discontinued the popular Nexus 5. While the device still shows up on Google’s Nexus page, the link that would lead to the purchase page can no longer be accessed.
Obama Reads Mean Tweets About Himself On Jimmy Kimmel Live!
President Barack Obama was the latest guest in the Mean Tweets segment of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.' Obama read six tweets and even gave smart responses to some.
Samsung Unveils Accessories For Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung reveals a new lineup of accessories that are made and designed exclusively for the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. These allow potential owners to express themselves with different styles.
Apple Watch Is Out — So Are Chinese Fake Apple Watches Running Android
Apple Watch clones can now be found for sale on a number of Chinese online stores. Some are even selling accessories that are particularly made for the Apple Watch while showing the same interface found in the original smartwatch.
Jawbone UP, Nike+ FuelBand Out Of Apple Store: Why? Because ... Apple Watch
Apple has decided to remove competitor fitness trackers from the company's retail stores in preparation for the arrival of the Apple Watch. Popular bands such as the Jawbone UP and Nike+ FuelBand are no longer sold in Apple's major stores.
Car Slams Into White House Barrier... This Time It's The Drunk Secret Service Agents To Blame
A car had reportedly crashed into a White House barricade wherein the passenger and the person behind the wheels were both Secret Service agents. The two were found to have come from a late night party and seemed inebriated.
More LG G4 Images Leak Online: Side And Front View Displays Curvy Design Of LG Flex
More images of the upcoming LG G4 have been leaked online. The latest now shows the front and sides of the device, leaving an impression that the next flagship will bear the familiar LG Flex series’ curved design.
Not Sure Whether To Buy The Apple Watch? Rent It First: Here's How Much It Will Cost
A startup company will have Apple Watches to rent as a way to give interested consumers the chance to try the device before they decide to purchase it. Rental costs range from $45 to $55.
Army Helicopter Crashes In Florida: 7 Marines, 4 Soldiers Presumed Dead
An army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter was reported to have crashed in Florida. Seven marines and four soldiers aboard the helicopter for a night training mission are presumed dead, one Pentagon official says.
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update Plugs FREAK Vulnerability, Stuxnet Security Flaw, And More
Microsoft has released a summary of security updates for Patch Tuesday. The bulletin includes a patch for Stuxnet, FREAK, and Superfish.
Snowden Documents Reveal CIA's Attempt To Break Apple iPhone, iPad And Mac Security
Recent documents revealed that the CIA has been targeting Apple’s security system by undermining the encryption used in the company’s devices. The disclosed documents were released to The Intercept by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Alleged LG G4 Render Leaks On Twitter: G4 Might Sport Some Curves
An alleged render of the soon-to-be-released LG G4 was spotted on Twitter. The unofficial image showed that the handset's rear will be in black.
Amtrak Train Collides With Truck In North Carolina: 55 People Injured
An Amtrak train that was traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina to New York hit a tractor-trailer on the tracks at U.S. Highway 301 and NC Highway 903 in Halifax on Monday. At least 55 passengers were injured from the incident.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Features Removable Battery: Busted Battery Is Not End Of The Road
Samsung’s newest flagship device, the Galaxy S6, turned out to have a removable battery after all despite their unibody design. However, only authorized personnel from the Samsung repair department should attempt to do it.
Tesla On $5 Billion Gigafactory Construction: Everything Is On Schedule
Tesla's plans to build a gigafactory in Nevada, scheduled to be fully operational by 2016, are on track despite rumors sparked by a union that the project would be delayed.
Pebble Time Raises $17 Million On Kickstarter And Influx Of Funding Is Not Over
Pebble Time is back on a Kickstarter campaign with a new smartwatch that features a full color e-ink display. The funding has already reached over $17 million and will have around three more weeks to continue.
Movie Trailers You Should Not Miss: 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron,' 'Furious 7,' 'Mr. Holmes,' And More
The year 2015 is not just a year filled with flagship device launches and the year when the most anticipated Apple Watch is finally hitting the stores. It’s also filled with a number of exciting movies that shouldn’t be missed.
Want Air From Kanye West Concerts? It's On eBay ... Going For $65,000
A seller on eBay has reportedly posted a Ziplock plastic bag on the site, which is said to be filled with the air from a Kanye West concert.
T-Mobile HTC One M7 To Receive Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Starting March 10
Users of the HTC One M7 are finally getting the Android 5.0 update on their devices under T-Mobile. The update, which will be an OTA release, will begin rolling out on Tuesday, March 10.
ISIS Militants Flatten Ancient Assyrian City Of Nimrud
ISIS militants have reportedly ‘bulldozed’ the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud with heavy military vehicles. The group, which has attacked other archaeological and religious sites, claim what they've done is an act against the sites’ promotion of apostasy.
Best Photo Printers You Can Buy: Canon Pixma MG6220, HP Envy 100, Epson Stylus Photo R2880, And More
Whether compact or robust, photo printers have a number of varieties and sizes that cater to everyone's printing needs.
Self-Driving Cars Can Generate Billions In Internet Revenue, Save Billions In Damages And Health Costs
A study shows that self-driving cars could generate global digital media revenue in billions of dollars a year from each additional minute that people spend on mobile Internet while in the car.
Amazon Opens Store On Alibaba's Online Marketplace Tmall
Amazon has opened a store on Tmall, an online retail site for shoppers in China owned by Alibaba. Initial products being sold include imported shoes, toys, kitchenware and food.
Apple Invites Apple Watch Developers In Secret Lab To Test And Fine Tune Apps: Report
Apple has allowed some companies to test the Apple Watch apps at their Cupertino headquarters. The company is enforcing some of the strictest measures, such as blocking Internet access inside the rooms, to keep everything confidential.
Etsy Files For IPO: Handmade Crafts Online Marketplace Wants To Raise At Least $100 Million
Etsy has filed for an initial public offering, hoping to raise at least $100 million. The number could just be a placeholder for the maximum intended amount that the company is aiming for.
MakerBot Makes 3D Printing More Accessible Through Starter Lab
MakerBot launches Starter Lab, the company’s initiative in making 3D printing a more accessible venture to more people. The bundle, which includes MakerBot products, materials and accessories, also comes with training, support and software features.
Samsung Outs Official Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge In Hands-On Videos
Samsung released three new official videos on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge that show the handsets’ designs, cameras and hardware features. The videos are available on the company’s YouTube channel.
HTC Raffles HTC One M9 Valued At $599 For U.S. Customers: Here's How To Join
HTC is giving away five of its newest flagship smartphones, the One M9, to promo winners in the U.S. The contest will last until Mar. 24 this year.
IBM Acquires AlchemyAPI To Boost Deep Learning Capabilities Of Watson
IBM acquires startup company AlchemyAPI to boost the IQ of the Watson ‘cognitive’ computing system with AlchemyAPI’s deep learning technology. The move will create a wider range of available cognitive computing APIs to customers of IBM.
