Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Nintendo Killing Club Nintendo Globally, New Loyalty Program in the Works
Nintendo is shutting down the Club Nintendo loyalty program and plans to replace it with a new rewards system soon. Members have until Jun. 30 to redeem their earned Coins.
DARPA Upgrades ATLAS: Humanoid Robot Gets Better Functionality, Shiny Chest Plate
DARPA unveiled the newly upgraded Atlas, its search and rescue humanoid robot, in time for the upcoming DARPA Robotics Challenge in June. Except for the lower legs and feet, 75 percent of the robot has been overhauled.
AT&T Offers Unlimited Calls from U.S. to Mexico for $5
AT&T now offers unlimited calling to Mexico at no extra cost. The feature, which applies to both landline and mobile numbers, is available to all current and potential subscribers of the carrier’s World Connect Value package.
$130 Million: Unaudited Sales of Vintage Cars at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auctions
The 2015 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction wrapped up on Sunday with a record sale of over $130 million. The event covered 1,611 unaudited vehicles, which include the renowned Salon Collection and the Ron Pratte Collection.
Texas Man Shocks Bank, Cashes in 500 Pounds of Pennies
A man from Slaton, Texas caused employees at a bank to be in shock after telling them that he’s cashing in his penny savings. The coins, which numbered into 81,600, weighed at 500 pounds and was valued at $816.
Twitter Acquires India-based Marketing Platform ZipDial
Twitter announced it has just acquired ZipDial, an Indian mobile platform developer. The company hopes to gain more Twitter users and an increase in advertising revenue from the acquisition.
PlayStation Holds 10 Percent Off Weekend Sale of Games, DLC, Pre-Orders, and Season Passes
Sony's PlayStation Network is offering a 10 percent discount on purchases made through its online store. The promo is a one-time deal applied to the user’s total cart purchase.
Microsoft Rolls Out Lumia Denim Update for Windows Phone 8.1 Users: What to Know
Microsoft launched its Denim update to Windows 8.1 Lumia devices. Some of the features that users can expect from the update are an enhanced Lumia Camera and Cortana.
Hello, Microsoft: Google Reveals More Bugs in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1
Google disclosed more security bugs in Microsoft's operating system. Microsoft, however, dislikes the way Google's security team tells the world about the flaws before they can even come up with a patch to fix the problems.
NSA Broke Into North Korea Computer Networks Years Before Sony Attack
The National Security Agency started tapping into the computer system of North Korea in 2010. The information formed the piece of evidence that explains why the Obama administration was convinced Pyongyang should be blamed for the Sony attacks.
#WeLovePopeFrancis: Pope Concludes Manila Visit with Youth Encounter, Mass Attended by Six Million People
Pope Francis ended his trip to the Philippines on Monday where he was sent off by the country’s president, church leaders, cabinet members and a legion of Filipinos who lined up the streets to catch a final glimpse.
DEA Maintained Database of Overseas Calls of Americans for Over a Decade Until 2013
The U.S. government has been keeping a massive database of outbound overseas calls by Americans. The move is aligned with the nation's secret law enforcement, which allowed them to gather records through administrative subpoenas.
Following Charlie Hebdo Attack, More than 19,000 French Websites Hit in 'Islamist Cyber Attacks'
A large number of French media sites went down a day after the nation received warnings of an incoming wave of Islamist cyber attacks. The warnings came from Vice Admiral Arnaud Coustilliere.
You Can Now Get Refurbished Retina 5K iMac at Apple Online Store, Starts at $2,119
Apple fans can now get a refurbished Retina 5K iMac through the online store for only $2,119. Other available models are selling at $2,419 and $2,549 with a 3 TB Fusion Drive and 512 GB flash storage respectively.
Want to Hire a Hacker? Find One on Hacker's List
A new website offers freelance work to bidders who come from the budding 'hacking' industry. In just two months, the site Hacker's List now has more than 500 hacking jobs that are up for grabs.
'Blackhat' Movie Review Roundup: What Critics and Hackers Say
Chris Hemsworth teams up with film director Michael Mann in the cyber thriller 'Blackhat.' The film, which premiered in Los Angeles on Jan. 8, revolves around the intersection of bodies and machines.
Police Arrest UK Teen for Hacking PlayStation Network, Xbox Live
Police arrested an 18-year-old from Southport under the computer misuse act. The arrest was a joint operation between the South East Regional Organized Crime Unit and the FBI.
'In Dog We Trust': Yes, That's How a Police Rug in Florida Reads
A rug at the sheriff’s office in Florida had to be removed after it was noticed to have a typo. Instead of ‘In God We Trust,’ the motto in the rug reads ‘In Dog We Trust.’
Runaway Kentucky Teen Couple on Crime Spree: Inspired by Bonnie and Clyde?
Two Kentucky teenagers have been on the run for almost two weeks, causing their parents to worry about their safety. The two have embarked on a crime spree and are now wanted for Felony Auto Theft.
T-Mobile Introduces Simply Prepaid Plans, Starts at $40
T-Mobile's new Simply Prepaid Plans start at $40 per month. Similar to the current Simple Choice post-paid plans, the new prepaid Plans also offer unlimited data, talk and text, and up to 5GB of 4G LTE data.
How Can In-Vehicle Virtual Traffic Lights Make Your Daily Commute Quicker?
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found a way to reduce a driver's commute time by up to 40 percent. With the virtual traffic lights technology, cars are able to talk to each other and produce traffic signals on the windshield.
Toyota, Oculus VR Team up to Teach Teens About Distracted Driving
Toyota teamed up with Oculus Rift in a campaign that aims to teach new drivers about the threats of distracted driving. The education potential of the head-mounted device was displayed at the Detroit Auto Show as part of Toyota's TeenDrive365.
Xiaomi Unveils Mi Note: New iPhone 6 Plus Competitor Boasts 5.7-inch Display, Snapdragon 801 Chip, 3GB RAM
Xiaomi has just launched the Mi Note, its newest flagship product. Designed to compete with the iPhone 6 Plus and other high-end large-screen devices, the Mi Note will hit stores in China on Jan. 27.
Microsoft Unveils Lumia 435, Lumia 532: Affordable Windows Smartphones for Emerging Markets
Microsoft unveils the new Lumia 435 and Lumia 532, which it touts as its most affordable Lumia devices to date. The pair will begin rolling out to key markets in the Middle East, Europe and Asia-Pacific in February.
U.S. Supreme Court Favors T-Mobile in Cell Tower Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of T-Mobile against the City Council of Roswell, Georgia. The town is deemed to have violated a clause in the federal Telecommunications Act.
Don't You Wish This iMac is Real? Stunning Mac 2015 Concept Mixes New and Old Design Elements
Designers at Curved Labs came up with a conceptual ‘Mac 2015’ in honor of the first Macintosh. The machine shows a nice blend between the old and bulky Apple Lisa and the sleek and modern MacBook Air.
Mozilla Firefox 35 Now Available with Firefox Hello Conversations, Better Geolocation Service, and More
Mozilla has just launched the latest Firefox 35 version, along with a number of minor updates and fixes. The new version is available for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows.
Point and Translate: Google Translate App Update Introduces Word Lens Capability
Google reveals an update to its Google Translate mobile app, which promises to deliver a faster way of translating even when one is on the move. Available in both iOS and Android, the app can also be used offline.
Republican Lawmaker Apologizes for Obama-Hitler Comparison on Twitter
Rep. Randy Weber apologized for comparing Obama to Hitler when he sent out a tweet. The message was meant to criticize the U.S. president for not joining the unity rally against terrorism in Paris on Sunday.
Apple Sues Ericsson over LTE Wireless Connectivity Licensing Fees
Apple has sued Ericsson over licensing fees for LTE wireless technology-related patents. The iPhone maker argues that the patents in question are not essential to the LTE networking standard and that Ericsson's royalty fees for the patents are excessive.
