Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Telstra to Provide Connectivity for Tesla Model S
Telstra has signed an agreement with Tesla Motors on providing M2M connectivity for the Model S vehicle in Australia. The Australian operator will provide mobile connectivity that will power multiple features of the Model S, such as remote diagnostics systems and infotainment.
Microsoft Releases Hotfix to Solve Windows 10 Update Problem
Microsoft released a hotfix to deal with an issue that caused the frequent crashing of Explorer.exe after it has received the Windows 10 Build 9879 upgrade. Consumers may have to wait until early 2015 for the next build from Microsoft.
Samsung Might Launch Apple Pay Rival in 2015. What We Know so Far
Samsung could launch an Apple Pay competitor in 2015. Dubbed as "LoopPay," the payment system works by using a technology called "Magnetic Secure Transmission."
FCC to Slap Sprint $105 Million Fine for 'Cramming' Phone Bills
Sprint could face a fine of up to $105 million from the Federal Communications Commission. The U.S. carrier allegedly charged customers for unwanted text message alerts and other services that are otherwise known as 'cramming.'
Sony Reveals Clip-On OLED Screen That Can Make Normal Eyewear Smart
Sony has unveiled a head-mounted display that can be easily attached to and detached from any type of eyewear. The prototype display enables the wearer to view information on its high-res OLED channel.
TAG Heuer Hints at Mechanical Smart Watch
TAG Heuer may soon become the latest entrant into the smart watch industry as the wearable market continues to increase in popularity. The company sees the latter part of 2015 as the probable date to have a working product.
What Did You Google this Year? Here are Top Search Terms in 2014
Google has released its annual round-up of users’ top global searches for 2014. Dubbed as ‘Year in Search,’ the list is a mix of trending and most searched topics.
Your Future BMW Car Will Park Itself, Just Use Your Smart Watch. Here’s How it Works
BMW prepares to demonstrate its recent advances in autonomous vehicle research when CES kicks off in January. This includes the Remote Valet Parking Assistant feature, which allows the car to park by itself with the help of a smart watch.
'Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft' Lands on Android Tablets
‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’ is now available as a free downloadable game for Android. Though a global roll out is expected in the coming days, the game is initially available in the select regions of New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
Netflix Updates Android App with Social Recommendation, Android Wear Integration
Netflix announced that it is rolling out an update to its Android app which offers a slew of new features. Apart from the new Social Recommendation capability, there’s also an added Android Wear integration for Android smartwatch users.
Google may Face $19 Million Fine if it Fails to Meet Privacy Regulation Ultimatum in Netherlands
Google could face paying a fine that may reach as much as $18.6 million if it continues violating the privacy of Internet users in the Netherlands. The tech company has until the end of February to comply with the Dutch demands.
Jaguar Concept Car Features 'Invisible' Pillars, Ghost Car Nav. Buh-bye Blind Spots, Stone Age GPS
Jaguar Land Rover has revealed a smart concept car that enables the driver to view obstacles, a ‘ghost’ car that leads the way and even parking and gasoline prices advisory.
Exacto is DARPA’s Self-Guided Bullet that Changes Direction Midflight to Seek Target. Beware, Bad Guys!
DARPA successfully tested the Exacto program, which has been designed to increase the accuracy and efficiency of snipers. It introduces a self-guiding projectile technology that defies shifting winds and poor visibility.
Samsung to Unwrap Galaxy S6 at CES 2015: Report
Samsung could unveil its upcoming flagship device, the Galaxy S6, at the CES in January 2015. The news came from a Korean publication known as Chosun Biz.
Volvo Shifts Gears, Will Skip Auto Shows and Step Gas on Online Car Retail
Volvo decided to shift its focus from auto shows and market more directly instead to their buyers. The Swedish carmaker plans to participate in just three motor shows a year.
Google Cardboard SDK for Android, Unity Now Out
Google has just released its Cardboard SDKs that are designed for Android and Unity. With more than 500,000 shipped units of Google Cardboards, the company now wants the developers to add more contents to the system.
Samsung Begins Production of A9 Chip for Apple iPhone 7
Samsung has started manufacturing the A9 system-on-chip for Apple. The chip is the successor to the A8 series that powers the iPhone 6 and the latest iPads.
Leaked Sony Emails Reveal Project Goliath: Grand Plan of Hollywood Studios, MPAA Against Google
Sony's leaked emails divulge how the company, a number of other studios and the MPAA have hatched a plan of attack on Google. The search giant is perceived as one of the biggest enemies of Hollywood.
Hackers Post New Demand for Sony: Do Not Release 'The Interview'
Sony hackers have again posted a new demand. The group, which had previously called itself Guardians of Peace, demanded Sony Pictures Entertainment cancel the release of a movie about terrorism.
FBI: Iranian Hackers Target US Businesses, Defense Contractors, Energy Firms, Other Institutions
The FBI warns that an Iranian hacking operation has been targeting a number of businesses in the U.S. The bureau believes the group is going after energy companies, defense contractors and educational institutions.
Canadian Regulators Probe Apple for Anti-Competition Deals
Canadian regulators wanted to know if the customers of Apple have spent higher for mobile phones as caused by some mobile phone deals made by the company with local carriers.
#HappyBirthdayTaylorSwift: Aretha Franklin Serenades Tay, Twitterverse Explodes with Greetings
Taylor Swift just turned 25 and was serenaded with a birthday song by music legend Aretha Franklin. The two-time Billboard ‘Woman of the Year’ awardee tweeted the moment to her millions of fans.
Cisco Unveils Big Data Software to Boost Internet of Things Strategy
Cisco has developed a new program of analyzing a flood of data in support of the Internet of Things. It is designed to cater to a range of markets, from retail and telecommunications to events and mobility.
Hulu Lets Android Users in US Watch TV Shows for Free
Hulu is offering an Android-exclusive mobile access to their TV titles in time for the holiday season. Android device owners who are in the US can access the service at no extra cost.
Adobe Set to Acquire Stock Images Firm Fotolia
Adobe gears up for the acquisition of privately-held Fotolia, a stock-photo service provider that offers royalty-free photos, graphics, images and HD video. The deal is said to cost around $800 million.
Google Will Shut Down Engineering Office in Russia. Here's Why
Google is closing down its engineering office in Russia. The move is said to be the company's response to the Russian government's new rule that will take effect in 2015.
Lenovo Recalls 544,000 Laptop Power Cords in US, Canada Due to Fire Hazard
Lenovo announced that it is recalling more than 500,000 power cords due to a defect that may cause the cords to overheat and catch fire. The move came following the announcement made by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Amazon Brings 4K Streaming to Prime Instant Video (But You Can Enjoy it Only on TV)
Amazon’s Prime Instant Video service now offers certain 4K or Ultra HD streaming movies and TV titles to its subscribers at no additional cost. Moreover, people can also start purchasing other Ultra HD movies at a starting price of $20.
Microsoft Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments for Your Xbox and Windows Purchases
Microsoft just added Bitcoin as a new mode of payment for a number of its content such as Xbox games and mobile. Customers can now use bitcoin to add money to their accounts and start making online purchases.
Xiaomi Faces Smartphone Sales Ban in India. Here’s Why
Xiaomi is banned from selling and distributing its devices in India following an order from the Delhi High Court. The decision was made as a response to the petition filed by Ericsson on intellectual property rights violation.
