Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Ford Unwraps 2016 Lincoln MKX Crossover at Detroit Auto Show
Ford unveils the next-generation Lincoln MKX crossover at the Detroit Auto Show. Set to go on sale in the coming fall season, the 2016 model will initially be available in the U.S. and in Canada.
Obama Wants Tougher Law to Protect Internet Users from Hacking, Identity Theft
President Obama proposed new laws and measures that would give Americans a stronger protection online. These include the requirement that U.S. companies should inform customers at a much quicker time when their personal information was compromised.
Chinese Customs Officials Stop Smuggler with 94 iPhones Strapped to Body
A Hong Kong man who tried to sneak 94 iPhones into China was busted by the Chinese customs officials. They noted that the man had a ‘funny’ way of walking and had triggered the alarm in the metal detector system.
NYPD Inspector General Releases Report on Chokehold Cases, Spots Troubling Deficiencies
The NYPD inspector general releases a report revealing a number of ‘troubling deficiencies’ in the way that police officers are punished for using the banned chokehold. The report also reveals the varying disciplinary recommendations between the NYPD and the CCRB.
Watch How This Driver in Fiat 500 Sets New World Record for Tightest Parallel Parking
Stunt driver Alastair Moffatt made a new Guinness World Record for the Tightest Parallel Park. Moffatt drove a standard Fiat 500C 1.2 Cult and parked it in a spot that is only 7.5cm longer than the overall vehicle length.
Nitrogen Leak at LG TV Factory in South Korea Kills Two, Injures Four
Two people have died after a nitrogen leak occurred at an LG TV factory in South Korea. The leak, which happened at around noon, also affected four more people who had to be brought to the hospital.
Microsoft Criticizes Google on Exposure of Windows 8.1 Bug, Calls for Better Coordination to Keep Customers Safe
Microsoft criticized Google for exposing in public a bug in Windows 8.1 even after it asked the search company to hold off until a fix was released. The company believes that Google’s behavior endangers customers.
AT&T Files Motion to Dismiss FTC Mobile Data Throttling Case
AT&T has filed a motion that would dismiss the FTC's suit on 'deceptive' mobile data throttling. The company claims that its common carrier status exempts it from the jurisdiction of the FTC.
Here Are the Best Upcoming Laptops in 2015 if You're Planning to Upgrade
The CES 2015 trade show has revealed an exciting lineup of laptops that cater to both the budget-conscious and the business-minded. With so many options available, 2015 may be the best year to start upgrading.
CES 2015: Parenting Gets 'Smarter' with Baby Glgl, TempTraq, Pacif-i and More Tech for Babies
CES 2015 isn't simply for technology geeks and gadget enthusiasts. A number of products at the trade show also cater to babies, making parenting a bit easier and less worrisome.
Can't Live Without Your iPhone? You Might be Suffering from iPhone Separation Anxiety
Mobile phone separation among iPhone users can have serious physiological and psychological effects. These include poor performance when taking tests that require cognitive skills.
Microsoft 'Spartan' Browser Features Built-in Cortana, Stylus Support, Group Tabs and More
Microsoft has announced an innovative web browser in Windows 10 that is codenamed 'Spartan.' The browser is said to have a slew of features that are seen in other leading browsers today.
NASA, Nissan Team Up to Build Self-driving Vehicles or Perhaps Planetary Rovers
NASA and Nissan have partnered up to design autonomous cars and will be test-driving the vehicles at NASA's Ames Research Center. The partnership could yield the development of tomorrow's robo-cars.
Court Dismisses Apple Case on MacBook Logic Boards
A lawsuit against Apple was dismissed after the plaintiffs failed to show that Apple knew beforehand about the MacBook Pro's defective logic boards. Even with such knowledge, the plaintiffs argued, the company continued to retail the product.
Uber Slashes Prices in 48 U.S. Cities to Beat Winter Slump
Popular ridesharing service Uber slashed down its fare prices across the 48 cities of U.S. While the prices are reduced, the company guarantees its drivers an increase in their earnings amidst the price cuts.
PlayStation 4 China Release Delayed Due to 'Various Factors'
Sony announced that it is delaying the release of the PlayStation 4 but hasn’t really specified why. The company said in a statement that the delay in launching the PS 4 and the PS Vita is caused by ‘various factors.’
Under Armour Partners with HTC for New Record Fitness App
Under Armour and HTC have announced a partnership that aims to integrate the UA Record fitness software platform in future wearables and mobile phones of HTC. The announcement was made at CES 2015.
Monster CEO Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Apple-Owned Beats
Monster CEO Noel Lee filed a lawsuit against Beats Electronics co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre for the act of colluding, which he describes as a ‘corporate betrayal.’ Lee said he lost $150 million after Apple’s acquisition of Beats.
University of Virginia Introduces New Rules for Fraternities Following Rape Accusations
The University of Virginia proposed new rules aimed at preventing students from having too much drink or ingesting unknown substances. The move came as the university’s response to extreme pressure following the rape accusations of a student in 2012.
American Apparel Lays Down New Sexual Harassment Policies
American Apparel is implementing a new sexual harassment policy following the firing of its founder, who is accused of committing misconduct against female employees.
Google US Search Share Slips, Yahoo! Gains: Report
The latest data from StatCounter reveals that Yahoo! earned in the U.S. an almost two-point gain in its search market share in the previous month. Google, for its part, registered its lowest share to date.
DHS: Drones Ineffective, Too Expensive for Border Patrol
A recent audit by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General showed that the drone program of Customs and Border Protection is ineffective. Currently operating 10 Predator B drones, it incurs hourly air travel spending of over $12,000.
CES 2015: MakerBot Will Let You 3D Print Realistic Metal, Wood, Stone with PLA Composite Filaments
MakerBot announced that it is now using new PLA composite filaments that are made of real stone, metal and wood composites which come in powder form. Printed objects can now have the look and feel of the materials used.
RIP Google TV: Android TV Now Takes the Spotlight
Google confirmed that it is ending its support for the Google TV platform now that Android TV, its successor, is launched. While the existing Google TV devices and apps will continue working, most of them will not be Android supportive.
Apple Reportedly Preparing 12-inch MacBook Air, Thinner and Lighter than Existing Models
Apple is preparing to launch a 12-inch MacBook Air that is noticeably smaller than the 13-inch model and a bit thinner than the 11-inch version. It will sport a display panel with smaller bezels and a keyboard with interestingly crammed keys.
Apple Watch to Go on Sale in March: Report
The Apple Watch is now speculated to launch at a more specific timeframe as opposed to the previously reported ‘early 2015.’ This time around, the highly anticipated smart watch is said to hit the stores in March.
CyanogenMod 12 Nightlies Based on Android Lollipop Rolls Out to Select Devices
CyanogenMod has announced the upcoming rollout of nightly builds of CyanogenMod 12, which is based on the latest Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. The first round of CM12 nightlies will have support for 31 devices.
CES 2015: Asus ZenFone 2 Boasts 4 GB RAM, 13-MP Camera, Atom Chip
Asus announced its latest flagship device, the ZenFone 2. It boasts 4 GB of RAM, which makes it as the first smartphone to have such a feature.
Twitter Resolves Timeline Delivery Issues. You Can Relax Now, Tweeps
Twitter faced another issue with the rollout of tweets, but it has fully resolved it, according to the company's status update. It isn't clear what caused the issue, and the company would not say either.
CES 2015: Sharp Unveils 80-inch Beyond 4K Ultra HD TV. What's Virtual 8K?
Sharp unveils its latest TV which boasts of a horizontal resolution of almost 8,000 pixels. Dubbed as ‘Beyond 4K,’ the Sharp TV is believed to be four times better than 4K TVs and 16 times greater than the traditional HDTVs.
