Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Gmail Hits China's Great Firewall. No Email In, No Email Out
Gmail is now being blocked in China following a number of other Google services that were disrupted this year. The move is the nation's latest attempt at curbing foreign Internet services.
Best Upcoming Smartphones 2015: Google Project Ara, iPhone 6S, HTC One M9, Xperia Z4, Nexus 6, and More
Mobile phones enthusiasts have a lot of exciting devices to look forward to in 2015. While the list may be endless, some devices managed to stand out as among the most anticipated of all the models.
Facebook 'Year in Review' Shows Sad Truth About Algorithms: Disconnection from Human Emotions
The 'Year in Review' feature of Facebook was criticized for the shortcomings in its modern software design. One user even described the app as 'Inadvertent Algorithmic Cruelty.'
Surfer Survives Great White Shark Attack Off Coast of California. What Happened
A man surfing off Sand Spit Beach in Montana De Oro State Park was attacked by a great white shark. The man managed to paddle to shore for safety and was found to have no serious injury.
Hackers Release 13,000 Passwords, Credit Card Information from Amazon, PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, and More
A group of hackers released a file allegedly containing about 13,000 password and username combinations stolen from a number of sites. It also included information such as credit card numbers and card expiration dates.
Got a PS4 for Christmas? Here are the Best Games of 2014 and Games for Your 2015 Wishlist
The PlayStation 4 now boasts enough good games that make the console a worthy possession. After passing the one-year mark, the console has more good games than one can think of and new contenders just keep coming.
Xbox Countdown to 2015: Xbox One, Xbox 360 Games Week-long Deals Dec. 23 to 31
Microsoft published a list of weekly deals for users of Xbox One and Xbox 360. Until Dec. 31, users can purchase cheap several huge names in gaming, such as 'Grand Theft Auto V' and 'Alien: Isolation.'
California Woman Reunited with Stolen 1967 Ford Mustang After 28 Years
After 28 years, a woman from California is reunited with her car, a 1967 Ford Mustang. The car, which she bought when she was only 17, was stolen outside her apartment complex.
FAA Airs Drone Safety Campaign Video 'Know Before You Fly'
The FAA has released a campaign video that it hopes would provide drone users ample information and guidance in flying safely and responsibly. The ‘Know Before You Fly’ video is the agency's proof of its commitment to safety.
HP Launches Touchscreen Chromebook 14 with Nvidia Tegra K1 Chip, 32GB Flash Storage, 4GB RAM
HP launches a new touchscreen version of its Chromebook 14. Apart from the updated screen display, the new laptop also boasts higher storage and RAM that is twice as powerful.
Elon Musk: Roadster Update Details Coming Next Week
Tesla's first car, the Roadster, is getting an update. Fans should expect to get the details of the update in the next couple of days.
Intel Easy Migration App Can Be Your Best Buddy if You're Switching to Chromebooks
Intel created an app called the Easy Migration app, which caters mostly to new users of Chromebooks. The app allows easy transfer of data and files from their former devices such as Windows, Apple and Android.
FCC Suspends Review of Comcast-Time Warner Merger, Cites 'Vendor Delay'
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission paused its review of the impending Comcast and Time Warner Cable merger. The commission is set to resume on Jan. 12.
Shots Fired! T-Mobile CEO John Legere Reads #Uncarrier Story in Odd Christmas, NSFW Video
T-Mobile released a promotional holiday video which starred no less than its CEO John Legere. In the video, he was seen reading a magical story where he started outlining T-Mobile strengths and later on verbally attacking the company’s competitors.
South Korea Nuclear Plant Conducts Security Drills Following Cyber Attack
South Korea is holding a two-day cyber attack drill after the computer systems of its nuclear plant operator was breached. The country fears that the hackers could shift their focus on infrastructure.
Drones and Kangaroos Don’t Mix. Here’s Why [Video]
Drones may be one of the top items in this holiday season’s wish list but it’s certainly not among the kangaroos. In a video footage, a drone that seemed to be hovering over a troop of kangaroos was knocked down to the ground.
Court Slaps Swimming Champ Michael Phelps with 18 Months Supervised Probation for DUI
Eighteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps pleaded guilty on Friday as he was sentenced to 18 months supervised probation. His case, DUI, was a second offense with the first one being committed a decade ago.
More Teens Veer Away from Facebook. Who’s Gaining from This Great Migration of Youngsters?
A new report showed that Facebook usage among 13 to 17 year olds has dropped from 95 percent in 2012 to 88 percent in 2014. The younger generation is veering away from the site and moving to other social networks.
Mission Not Impossible: BlackBerry, Boeing Team Up to Create Self-Destructing Spy Phone
BlackBerry confirmed it is working with Boeing Co to create a high-security Android-based smartphone. The Boeing Black phone, which will be powered by BlackBerry’s BES 12, has the unique self-destructing capacity when it is tampered with.
Chrysler Group Recalls 288,000 Dodge Ram Pickup Trucks Across Global Market for Faulty Fastener
Chrysler Group confirmed that it is recalling almost 288,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks after receiving a number of complaints on the truck’s loose fastener. This could cause the rear axle to lock up or even detach.
North Korea Denies Involvement in Sony Hack, Wants Joint Probe with U.S. or Else…
North Korea proposed a joint probe with the U.S. to find out who is really behind the massive cyber attack against Sony Pictures Entertainment. The country threatens ‘grave consequences’ should the U.S. disagree with the joint investigation.
Verizon Slashes 50 Percent Off Select Android Smartphones: Galaxy Note 4, Xperia Z3v, Moto X, Droid Turbo
Verizon has launched its holiday promotion which would cater to customers who are willing to sign up with the carrier for a two-year contract. Up for grabs are various Android devices that could start as low as $99.
BlackBerry Reports Positive Cash Flow, Completes Purchase of Secusmart
BlackBerry revealed a small adjusted profit in the third quarter and a positive cash flow. Likewise, the company also announced the acquisition of Secusmart, a leader in providing high-security voice and data encryption.
Facebook Experiments with 'Sell Something' Button in Groups
Facebook launches a new feature that lets users who belong to a group sell items on the site. The said feature is still in beta and is yet to have a global rollout.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Coming With Curved Screen, Aluminum Body: Rumor
Samsung Galaxy S6 may be built with a curved design and a shell that will be made entirely of aluminum. If rumors are true, it will carry a brand new look for the Galaxy S lineup.
First Used Humvee Auction Rakes in $744,000 for the U.S. Army
Humvees of the U.S. Army just had its first public auction which came out as a successful event. Around 25 trucks were placed into bidding on behalf of the Defense Logistics Agency of the Department of Defense.
Hackers Enter ICANN Computer Systems Compromising Staff Email, Zone Data System
ICANN revealed a hacking attack on some of its employees which allowed the hackers to gain unauthorized access to various administrative files. These include addresses, phone numbers, domain operators’ names and other sites.
‘Wikipedia: #Edit2014’ Video Showcases Most Popular Among 100 Million Edits
Wikipedia launched a video that highlights some of the year’s most memorable events. The site put together carefully selected photos, videos and texts that were uploaded by its contributors and organized them in a video presentation that is uniquely encyclopedic.
Amazon Rolls Out Prime Now, One-Hour Delivery Service in Manhattan
Amazon launched a new delivery service that will cater primarily to its Prime members. Dubbed as ‘Prime Now,’ the new service promises to deliver a number of daily essentials right at the customer’s doorsteps in just one hour.
Microsoft Xim 1.3 App Now Supports Apple TV, Xbox One, Chromecast, Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
Microsoft’s Xim app can now beam slide shows on Apple TV, Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Chromecast, Xbox One and web browsers. This means that from a mobile device, virtual photo sharing can extend on any TV.
