Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Apple App Store in China Now Accepts UnionPay Credit,Debit Cards
Apple announced that its app store in China is now accepting payments from UnionPay. Customers can now link their Apple ID with their UnionPay credit and debit cards.
Obama Pledges $3 Billion for International Climate Change Fund
President Obama has pledged a U.S. contribution of $3 billion to help developing countries address climate change and its negative effects. The Green Climate Fund (GCF) endowment may have a 'domino effect' that sparks more donations.
Encounter Between Michael Brown and Darren Wilson Brief but Fatal, New Video Shows
Call logs obtained by the St. Louis Dispatch reveal that the encounter between police officer Darren Wilson and 18-year-old Michael Brown lasted no more than 90 seconds. The fatal encounter on Aug. 9 has sparked numerous protests in Ferguson.
New Uber, Spotify Partnership Will Allow Passengers to Listen to Own Playlist
Uber and Spotify have announced a partnership that would allow Uber riders to listen to their playlist during the ride. The move will enable Uber to make music an essential element of its ride-hailing service.
How's Apple Pay Doing at Walgreens, McDonald's, and Other Retailers?
Apple Pay may have a promising future in the mobile payment industry. Retailers note how Apple's payment service has accounted for at least 50 percent of in-store transactions.
Nexus 5 Users Encounter Android Lollipop Wi-Fi Connection Issues
Nexus 5 devices running Android L were reportedly having issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network. The issue seemed to have also extended to the Nexus 7 and Nexus 9 tablets.
Reddit CEO Yishan Wong Steps Down. Here's the Real Reason Why
Yishan Wong has resigned from his post as Reddit CEO. He has described his tenure as stressful and draining and gave a slight hint on how the disagreement on the new office location had also contributed to his decision.
'Destiny' Update 1.0.3 Brings Opt-in Voice Channel, Bungie Releases More Iron Banner 2.0 Info
Bungie has released its newest ‘Destiny’ Update 1.0.3, which features an opt-in voice channel under beta testing. The game developer has also rolled out a similar voice chat channel with the Iron Banner 2.0 update.
Weird Al Yankovic Sells Drones in New RadioShack Ad. Forget Taylor Swift's '1989'
Weird Al Yankovic starred in a new television commercial for Radio Shack. The popular star from the ‘80s showed that when it comes to making commercials, he can still create a major impact.
Facebook Rolls Out Privacy Basics, New Data Policy. Are Users Really In Control?
Facebook updated its privacy policies. The new policies are rolled out in a user-friendly privacy settings page which is aimed to make the system easier to understand for its 3.5 billion users.
Samsung Anwers Questions About Galaxy Note Edge Curved Screen's Durability, Design, and Function
Samsung announced that the Galaxy Note Edge is hitting the U.S. store shelves on November 14. Prior to this event, the company tried to answer questions on the durability of the device’s curved screen and more.
Big Twitter Updates Coming Soon: Video Editing, Timeline Highlights, Better Private Messaging, and More
Twitter is getting a number of major updates as announced in the company’s official blog post. One notable feature deals with recording and sharing videos from within its app.
Xbox One Sales Hit 10 Million Globally, outsells PlayStation 4 in U.S.
Microsoft announces new sales record of Xbox One, saying that sales in the U.S. have more than tripled. The company adds that almost 10 million consoles were shipped globally.
Oculus VR Rolls Out Mobile SDK for Developers
Oculus VR is rolling out with an official Mobile Software Development Kit. The company wants developers to start making games for the wearable device.
Apple Watch Chip Suppliers Ready for Production: Report
Chip suppliers of the soon-to-be-launched Apple Watch are gearing up to begin production for the new wearable device. At least 30 to 40 million ordered units are estimated.
Mercedes Announces Maybach S600, Updates Nomenclature System
Mercedes announces the new Maybach S600 which will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Apart from the launch, the company is also bringing new nameplates to their vehicles.
Toyota Recalls Almost 362,000 Vehicles Worldwide Due to Various Defects
Toyota is conducting a global recall that involves more than 360,000 cars. The move is to fix a myriad of flaws in the ball joint, fuel pipe and seat belt. The bulk of the recall will be in Europe and Japan.
Sony Announces PlayStation Vue, a Cloud TV Service for Game Consoles, Tablets
Sony introduces an online television package that will soon replace a cable subscription. Dubbed as PlayStation Vue, the service rolls out on PlayStation 3 and 4, and soon on iPads.
Wireless Devices, Apps Used by Pilots Vulnerable to Security Attacks: Study
Researchers revealed that a new system of apps and wireless devices that are used by private pilots on flight is vulnerable to attacks. These devices are paired with tablet PCs.
Moto G Gen 2 Receives Android 5.0 Lollipop Update
Moto G Gen 2 is the first phone to receive the Android 5.0 update. The update is said to be in the form of a 386MB download.
Microsoft Rolls Out Clutter For Office 365. Say Buh-Bye To Unwanted Emails
Microsoft rolls out Clutter for business users of Office 365. The tool works like an anti-spam filter by sorting out not-so-important messages and placing them in a Clutter folder.
Violent video games, movies do not make us violent in real life: Study
A new study challenges the long-standing argument that violent media and violence in society are related. In reality, poverty, education and other social disparities are more pressing issues that need attention.
'Dragon Age: Inquisition' review roundup: Discover a massive open environment
‘Dragon Age: Inquisition’ is a vast and engrossing role-playing game where players can intimately explore matters of faith and devotion. It is the most personal game in the series.
This Google Robot by Boston Dynamics can do the Crane Kick A La Karate Kid [Video]
The Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics stands 6 ft 2 in and weighs 330 lbs. It was ‘trained’ to stand on just one leg – reenacting that famous part from the ‘Karate Kid.’
Ford Starts Production of Aluminum-bodied 2015 F-150 Pickup Truck
Ford Motor Company is scheduled to start production of its aluminum-bodied F-150 pickup truck. The advanced F-150 is the company’s top selling and most profitable model to date.
Veterans Affairs to undergo restructuring, to fire 35 and hire 1,000
The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a massive restructuring of the system. The move is in response to the scandal within the department on excessive wait times and poor medical care.
GM ordered replacement ignition switches prior to reporting safety issues: Report
General Motors is set to fix the ignition switches of the Chevrolet Cobalt and other small cars and has ordered at least 500,000 replacements. The company has been criticized for waiting 11 years before finally issuing a recall of vehicles with faulty ignition switches.
Samsung Galaxy S6 might sport dual-edge display
Samsung Galaxy S6, the next iteration in Samsung's Galaxy family, is said to come with a dual-edge display. It enhances the familiar curved display screen on the Edge’s right side.
Traveling this Thanksgiving? 25 million other passengers will also flock to US airports
It is estimated that 25 million U.S. airline passengers will travel globally around Thanksgiving. To accommodate that number, airlines are increasing seat numbers, improving customer experience, and paying down debt.
Office 365 subscribers may get a refund. Here's what you need to know
Microsoft has announced that Office 365 subscribers can claim a refund, but only those who purchased Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal subscriptions are qualified.
