Articles by Menchie Mendoza
StoreDot Develops Battery that Can Charge Your Smartphone in 30 Seconds
Israeli company StoreDot claimed that it has developed a breakthrough technology in mobile charging. Smartphone users would be able to charge their devices in a few seconds while electric car owners can have their cars fully charged in minutes.
Twitter Eyes Justin Bieber-backed Selfie App Shots
Twitter is prepping up to acquire Shots, a selfie photo-sharing app that is backed by pop star Justin Bieber. The app has over 3 million users who are mostly women younger than 24 years.
Ferguson Decision: Protests Erupt Across US, Loud Cry for Justice for Michael Brown
Thousands of people swarmed the streets in the U.S. on Monday evening. People were protesting a grand jury's decision not to indict Darren Wilson, the police officer who was charged with the killing of Michael Brown.
Nexus 6 Teardown: iFixit Gives Google-Motorola Phablet Good Repairability Score
The Nexus 6 was recently tested by teardown specialist iFixit. After prying and unscrewing their way into the device, the company ended up giving the device a repairability score of 7 out 10.
'Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin' Hits Xbox One, PS4, PC on April 7
‘Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin’ is coming to next-gen consoles in April 2015. Apart from featuring a host of changes and improvements, the game will also include all of past released DLCs, new story content and characters.
Twitter CFO Posts Acquisition Plan Publicly Instead of Using DM. Oops
Twitter’s CFO accidentally posted about the company’s plan to acquire another company. The message, which was originally intended as a DM, was sent out for the public to see.
Samsung Smartphones Running Android Lollipop Having Issues with Apps Using Material Design
Samsung devices may have problems in running apps under the Material Design UI. The issue may have something to do with devices that run older versions of the Android support library in the class path or framework.
Pinc VR iPhone 6 Case Lets You Step Inside Your Phone for $99. Forget Oculus Rift
A new headset created by Pinc allows users to be imaginative as far as using a headset is concerned. More than just being a headset, it also acts as a protective case that’s absolutely compatible with the latest iPhone devices.
Cortana Finds Out Apple Siri is Bigger but Dumber in New Microsoft Ad
Microsoft launched a new video commercial that is aimed at comparing its virtual assistant known as Cortana to Apple’s Siri. In the commercial, the two assistants can be heard talking with Cortana asking Siri if she has the same functions.
Chicago Church Gives Members $500 Each to Do Good
Pastor Laura Truax of the LaSalle Street Church in Chicago announced on Sunday that church attendees are about to receive a $500 check each. In return, they are encouraged to use the money in doing something positive.
Amazon Denies It Has 'Announced Any Plans to Offer an Ad-supported Video Streaming Service'
Amazon is preparing to launch a free, ad-supported video service apart from its ongoing $99 Prime Instant Video offering. The company is yet to make a formal announcement of its plans.
EU Parliament Members Want to Tear Apart Google Empire: Here's How and Why
The European Parliament is prepping up to seek the breakup of Google. The move will make Google’s search business separate from the rest of its commercial operations.
Assassin's Creed Unity is Buggy: Ubisoft Announces Game Crash Workaround But Why Not Refund and Recall?
Ubisoft offered a workaround on an issue that caused the ‘Assassin’s Creed Unity’ title to crash at the main menu. The extent of the issue can be seen on the company’s ‘Unity’ blog, now littered with patches, fixes and workarounds.
OS X Yosemite Beta 10.10.2 Release May Not Solve YouTube Problem and Wi-Fi Disconnect or Slow Issues
Apple released its next OS X 10.10.2 Yosemite Beta update three days after it has released the earlier OS X 10.10.1. The move is to fix the issues on Wi-Fi connectivity and performance with the first version.
Samsung Ups the Ante on Nvidia: ITC Urged to Ban Nvidia Chips in the US
Samsung filed a complaint that sought the blocking of computer-graphics chips made by Nvidia in the U.S. The chips involved were Nvidia's Tegra mobile processors and GeForce graphics chips.
U2 Frontman Bono Sustains Severe Injuries from Bike Accident
U2 frontman Bono was involved in a ‘high energy’ bicycle accident that left him with broken bones on the face, shoulder and arm. The singer is now recuperating in a hospital in an undetermined length of stay.
Rape Accusations Cost Bill Cosby Dearly: TV Land, NBC, Netflix Back Off
Netflix and NBC cancelled projects with Bill Cosby as the actor had to face a number of sexual assault allegations. The famed comedian was prepping up for a TV comeback.
US Court: Samsung Cannot Put Freeze on Microsoft Patent Royalties Lawsuit
Samsung’s bid to put a hold on Microsoft’s patent royalties lawsuit was turned down by a U.S. judge. The move is an attempt by the South Korean company to pursue a court proceeding in Hong Kong.
Peanuts Movie: First Full 'Peanuts' Trailer Headlines Star Characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown
A new trailer for the upcoming ‘The Peanuts Movie’ has just arrived. The movie, which features Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang, will hit the theaters in November 2015.
LittleBits DIY Smart Home Kit Will Make You Feel Smart: Here's How
The startup company littleBits has released a new electronic DIY kit that can make old home appliances work smarter. The kit includes a number of easy-to-assemble projects with brand new littleBits modules.
'Thor' Star Chris Hemsworth is People Magazine's 2014 Sexiest Man Alive: Do You Agree?
Chris Hemsworth is People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2014. The Aussie actor famous for playing the superhero character Thor was announced the winner on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’
US to Auction $20 Million Worth of Bitcoins Seized from Silk Road
The U.S. Marshals Service announced an auction event involving 50,000 bitcoins seized from Silk Road mastermind Ross Ulbricht. The two-round auction started accepting registrations on Nov. 17 and will continue to accept them until Dec. 1.
Intel Plans Merger of PC Division and Mobile Chip Group
Intel announced plans to merge the company’s Mobile division with the PC division. Likewise, it is creating a new division at the beginning of next year which shall be called the Client Computing Group.
Adobe Revamps Marketing Cloud with Intelligent Location Feature
Adobe is updating its Marketing Cloud suite with new approaches to location-based marketing. Enhanced personalization and geo-location features, coupled with leveraged iBeacon compatibility, are all designed to deliver optimum results in data-driven marketing.
'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' Fix for Matchmaking Issues, Game Stability, Other Problems -- Delayed
A patch fix that is designed to address a number of issues in 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' is delayed. Initially scheduled for a Nov.19 release, the update is now pushed back to later in the week.
Nokia Unwraps N1 Tablet: Reversible USB Connector, Android Lollipop, 7.9-inch Display, and iPad Mini-like Design
Nokia revealed its new N1 tablet that emulates the iPad Mini of Apple. It plans to launch the device in China just in time for the Chinese New Year at a price point of $249.
Michael Brown Case: Missouri in State of Emergency, Other Cities Across U.S. Prepare for Possible Protests
People from cities across the United States await for the grand jury’s decision on whether to indict Darren Wilson or not in the Michael Brown killing. Police departments from Boston to Los Angeles brace for threat of large demonstrations.
It's Not a Dalek. It's Knightscope's K5 Robot Security Guard
The Knightscope K5 robot security guard has been hired by Microsoft to patrol its premises in Silicon Valley. The robot stands 5 feet tall and weighs 300 pounds.
GM Extends Deadline of Ignition-switch Compensation Claims to Jan. 31
General Motors extended its deadline of accepting claims under the company’s faulty ignition-switch compensation program. The extension is stretched into another month and shall end on Jan. 31, 2015.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Bug or Feature? No More Silent Mode for Your Smartphone?
Android 5.0 Lollipop may have a bug that causes the phone’s Silent Mode not to function. Several people are perplexed about whether the issue is really bug-related or just a new feature offered by Google.
