Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Ubisoft Asks Gamers: 'Far Cry' with Vampires, Zombies, Dinosaurs, or Other Settings?
Ubisoft has been asking users where they would like the future ‘Far Cry’ games to take place. To get their answers, the company sent a questionnaire to a number of ‘Far Cry 4’ players.
Wearing a Hoodie in Oklahoma may Soon Result in $500 Fine. Here's Why
A new bill in Oklahoma proposes that wearing a hooded sweatshirt, or hoodie, in public should be considered a crime. The charge would also incur a fine of $500.
Nokia 215: Microsoft’s Cheapest Internet Phone at $29
Microsoft announced the Nokia 215 as its new entry-level budget mobile phone scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2015. Aimed at first-time mobile users, the phone is touted as ‘the most affordable Internet-ready entry-level phone’ to date.
Hold on PlayStation 4, Xbox and Wii Might Just Try to Catch Up
The PlayStation 4 may have initially led the sales for a while but the situation showed some changes over the holiday season. Xbox One had successfully regained the lead in the U.S. while the Wii U’s fortunes have also improved.
CES 2015: Nvidia Tegra X1 is a Super Chip that Can Help You Trust Driverless Cars. Here’s Why
A new Nvidia Tegra X1 chip was unveiled at a Sunday press conference ahead of the CES 2015. With 256 processor cores, the chip is touted as ‘the world’s first mobile super chip.’
Freedom On The Net Report 2014: Governments Increase Pressure on Freedom of Speech Online
Freedom on the Net has reported a global decline in Internet freedom for four years in a row. Out of the 65 countries that were assessed, 36 among them displayed a negative progression within the period covered.
CES 2015: Alcatel to Unwrap Affordable OneTouch Watch to Rival Apple Watch
Alcatel OneTouch is about to unveil its new watch series at the CES 2015 in Las Vegas. Boasting an elegant design, the Watch seems to bear resemblance to the Apple Watch but will have a cheaper price.
Elvis Presley Private Jets Up for Auction. Want to Fly Like the King of Rock and Roll?
Elvis Presley's personal jets, 'Lisa Marie' and 'Hound Dog II,' will be placed under auction. The pair is expected to rake in between $10 million and $15 million in revenue.
Mark Zuckerberg's 2015 Personal Challenge: A Year of Books
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has decided to take the personal challenge of reading a new book every other week for the year 2015. He has even created the page 'A Year of Books' to post what he is reading.
Twitter Video Tool to Rival YouTube Launching Soon? What We Know so Far
Twitter is launching its own video service in the first half of 2015. The Twitter Video Player will only support videos that are hosted within Twitter and not those that are hosted on YouTube or any other site.
CES 2015: New LG G Flex 2 Sports Snapdragon 810 Chip, LTE-A Connectivity, Tri-band Carrier Aggregation
LG is set to unveil the next-generation LG G Flex at the CES in Las Vegas. The device is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810.
Twitter Does Not Want You to Miss a Tweet. Testing 'While You Were Away' Feature?
Twitter has started to roll out a new feature meant to give users a recap of important tweets that they may have missed from their last login. Dubbed 'while you were away,' the feature has received mixed reactions from users.
Will Pirate Bay Return on Feb. 1? The Countdown Starts
The Pirate Bay has updated its main page with a countdown set for Feb. 1. The page also shows some firework animations and a banner that displays the slogan 'WeAreTPB.'
Alleged HTC Hima (HTC One M9) Images Leak Online
Details on the upcoming HTC Hima had been leaked a number of times over the Internet. This time around, a new set of leaked photos claimed to belong to the new HTC flagship device.
Apple Might Swap Your iPhone 6 Because of Apple Pay Glitch
Apple Pay users say that they are unable to add their credit cards back after restoring their devices to factory settings. Apple has tried to solve the issue by offering them a new iPhone.
Internet of Things Still Growing at Rapid Pace Amid Growing Privacy Concerns
The Internet of Things (IoT) may be heard about more often than before in 2015. While it seemed to be gaining momentum, a lot of consumers admitted on having concerns such as privacy and security.
Marriott Petitions FCC to Block Personal Wi-Fi Hotspots
Marriott has petitioned the FCC to grant the hotel chain permission to block the personal Wi-Fi and Mi-Fi devices of hotel guests. The request cites security issues as its reason.
Samsung Shows Off Latest ATIV Book 9 Ultrabook
Samsung reveals its latest ATIV Book 9 Ultrabook, which is touted as one of the company's lightest and thinnest ultrabooks to date. The machine is set to be shown off at the upcoming CES 2015.
New Samsung TVs to Run on Tizen OS. Samsung's Attempt to Lessen Reliance on Google?
Samsung has announced that all of its upcoming smart TVs will be based on the Tizen OS. The new TVs will be able to sync with other Tizen-based devices.
Microsoft Saying Goodbye to Kinect. Windows Sensor to be Phased Out this 2015
Microsoft is retiring the original Kinect sensor sometime in 2015, four years after it was first introduced, as an attempt to increase sales of the Xbox 360. Users can still buy the sensor only while stocks last.
Lizard Squad to Peddle Hacking Services for Small Fee
The hacking group Lizard Squad is now selling its DDoS attack tool. Dubbed as ‘Lizard Stresser,’ the tool can allow anyone to bring down a website or any services that operate online.
Alcatel to Resurrect Palm Brand. Next Palm Devices Powered by Android?
The Palm brand is set to reappear in the smartphone arena where it will be re-launched by Alcatel. Speculation suggests that the device may be present at the upcoming CES 2015.
Ford F-150 Ad Brings Durability to Fore. Toughness Over Fuel Economy
Ford is preparing to unleash a television commercial for its new F-150. Slated to begin airing on Wednesday, the ad will highlight the truck's aluminum body, which is credited for the vehicle's fuel-economy improvement.
HTC Hima (HTC One M9) Specs Appear on AnTuTu Benchmark: Snapdragon 810 Chip, 20.7MP Camera, Adreno 430 GPU
HTC Hima, otherwise known as HTC One M9, had its specs appear online through a leaked AnTuTu benchmark test. Much of the leaked details looked similar to the ones that have been leaked before -- except for the device's camera features.
Not an Egg, Not a Robot but Samsung's 360-degree Speaker Using 'Ring Radiator' Technology
Samsung is set to show off two new pill-shaped speakers at the upcoming CES event in January. Apart from their unique design, they are said to be capable of projecting sound in a 360-degree radius.
iPen in the Works? Apple Patents 'Communicating Stylus' that will Make Writing 'Smarter'
Apple was awarded a digital pen patent that will allow users to scribble notes on paper and have such notes transferred simultaneously to an iDevice. It includes a built-in dock that will hold the pen in place using magnetics.
Geolocated Tweets Can Help Improve Urban Planning, Land Use
A brother-sister team of researchers learned that Twitter can serve as an interaction sensor between people and their environment. When people send out geolocated tweets, these become a vital source of information for urban planning and land use.
BART Ends Contract with WiFi Rail. Sorry, San Francisco and Oakland Commuters: No More Free Internet
BART has announced that it is ending the contract with its Wi-Fi provider. The exclusive 20-year contract, which includes the provision of free wireless Internet service in downtown San Francisco and Oakland, Calif. was signed back in 2009.
Xiaomi Raises $1.1 Billion in Additional Funding, Becomes Most Valuable Tech Startup at $45 Billion
Xiaomi raises a whopping $1.1 billion in the latest round of funding, giving the company a valuation of $45 billion. The new valuation makes the Chinese company one of the most valuable unlisted businesses in the world.
Samsung Launches Galaxy Note 4 LTE A, Fastest Download at 300Mbps
The new version of the Galaxy Note 4 is touted as the world's first ever commercially available smartphone with LTE-A Tri-Band Carrier Aggregation and download speeds of up to 300Mbps.
