Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Images of Microsoft Lumia 535, Lumia 1330 leak online ahead of Nov. 11 unveiling
Microsoft is holding an event on November 11 where people can expect to see a new Lumia device. If the leaks are authentic, the company may reveal two new Lumia devices.
Project Ara modular smartphone may come with pulse oximeter, other snap-on health sensors
Project Ara will soon be employing modular health attachments which could make it become a small hub for gathering medical data. One such module could be a snap-on pulse oximeter.
Mark Zuckerberg finds 'The Social Network' kind of hurtful
In a live Q&A, Mark Zuckerberg opened up on his reactions to the 2010 flick “The Social Network.” The Facebook creator admits feeling hurt by the movie’s portrayal of him.
10 Black Friday shopping tips: Find the best deals and save some money
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. As the saying goes, planning ahead can help a lot to make one's shopping really successful and stress-free.
OnePlus One update fixes screen artifacts, Wi-Fi, random reboot, other issues
CyanogenMod rolls out a new software update for the OnePlus One device. Some of the fixes addressed issues on security flaws, touchscreen, and black bar.
Utah father is daughter's Superman, saves five-year-old girl snatched from own bedroom
A five-year-old girl, who was snatched from her bedroom by an intruder, is rescued by her own stepfather. The intruder Troy Mitchell Morley, who is described by his neighbors as 'creepy,' is known to lurk outside children's bedroom windows.
'The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask' will hit Nintendo 3DS in Spring 2015
‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask’ is finally coming to 3DS in Spring 2015. Nintendo promises that the remake will be in the style of ‘Ocarina of Time 3DS.’
WhatsApp now comes with read receipt feature
WhatsApp quietly rolls out a newly added feature to its messaging service. Dubbed 'read receipt,' the feature tells the sender if his sent message has been read by the recipient.
Microsoft headset with 3D audio technology aims to help blind people move around cities
A new headset from Microsoft is currently being tested. Built with 3D soundscape technology, the headset is developed in order to guide users by providing audio cues as they walk.
OnePlus aims to sell 1 million OnePlus One smartphones in 2014
The OnePlus One device has been available since April on an invite-only basis. After hitting the 500,000 sales mark, OnePlus hopes to have a million handsets sold in 2014.
18-year-old Saira Blair of West Virginia becomes youngest elected U.S. lawmaker
Freshman student Saira Blair becomes the youngest state lawmaker in the U.S. after winning an election on Nov. 4. She will represent her district in the West Virginia House of Delegates.
Android 5.0 Lollipop comes with better SD card support. Hoorah, Google
Google introduces new APIs in Android 5.0 Lollipop that offer automatic media storage, enhanced security and full directory access. These actions require consent from the user only once.
Adobe rolls out open-source text editor Brackets v1.0
Adobe rolls out Brackets v1.0, the company’s open source text editor. It is designed particularly for developers who are working with JavaScript, CSS and HTML.
Google Glass blocks your peripheral vision, new study reveals
A new study shows that Google Glass obscures the wearer’s peripheral vision. Drivers and pedestrians rely on peripheral vision, which is heightened at night, in order to spot other vehicles.
Nest software update makes it smarter, helps users lower utility bills
Nest releases a new Thermostat software update which features some interface tweaks and enhanced automation smarts. The Google-owned company says the update will help users lower heating and cooling bills.
GTA V soundtrack will come on CD and vinyl, only 5000 copies worldwide
Rockstar announces the limited edition release of its GTA 5 soundtrack. The soundtrack will have CD and vinyl versions and will only have 5,000 copies available worldwide.
Sprint may abandon contract model in 2015 for phone leasing, installment plans
Sprint may drop the contract and subsidy scheme and replace them with phone leasing and equipment installment plans. CEO Marcelo Claure wants to focus on improving Sprint in the future.
Pirate Bay co-founder Fredrik Neij arrested in Asia
Pirate Bay co-founder Fredrik Neij was arrested under an Interpol warrant while crossing into Thailand from Laos. He was detained at the Thai immigration and will be returning to Sweden.
New Google Calendar app out for Android 5.0, Android 4.1: Here's how it works
Google is rolling out an overhauled Google Calendar app, which offers digital assistance and event-organizing features. With these new functionalities, users can spend less time managing their day.
BBM update introduces Timed Messages a la Snapchat, message retraction feature and more
The BBM update introduces a slew of new features that promise to bring the best in BBM experience. The new privacy features offer customers an enhanced manipulation in sending messages.
HTC One M8 Android Lollipop update will come with Sense 6: Report
HTC One M8 is rolling its Android 5.0 update with Sense 6.2. Likewise, the company hasn’t started porting the Sense 7 software to the M8 model just yet.
Motorola outs Moto X, Moto G kernel source codes
Motorola announces the kernel source codes of Android 4.4.4 KitKat for the Moto G and Moto X on GitHub. Both will be a standard browsable Github and downloadable ZIP or TAR file.
Xbox One may get cheaper, thanks to this new AMD chip
AMD has developed a smaller and cheaper 20nm version of the main processor currently found in Xbox One. The new version will eventually pave the way for a cheaper console.
Carnival unveils WiFi@Sea, a hybrid wireless network that will let you surf while you cruise
Carnival Corporation will soon be equipped with a hybrid wireless network. The enhanced high-speed service will roll out to all its 101 ships and will cover nine of its brands.
Verizon, AT&T vie for attention of new subscribers: Eat more data for same price
Verizon increases the data plan for customers of More Everything with $80 and $100 subscriptions. Likewise, AT&T offers enhanced data plans ranging from 3GB to 100GB.
Jony Ive on Apple Watch: Designing Apple's first wearable was 'difficult and humbling' experience
Apple's chief designer Jony Ive shared with an audience that designing the smart watch of Apple brought more challenges than the iPhone. The device is scheduled to hit stores in early 2015.
Revamped Outlook for Mac is teaser for new Office for Mac launching in 2015
Microsoft announces the release of a new version of Outlook for users of Mac PCs. The latest update introduces a new look akin to the Office's Windows version.
Samsung Galaxy A5 and A3 are official: A taste of things to come
Samsung announces the newest members of its Galaxy lineup, the A5 and A3. Created with young buyers in mind, the new phones are packed with selfie features and a GIF maker.
Laser-propelled supersonic jets may soon become a reality
Scientists have found a new method that can make laser-propelled supersonic jets come to life. It involves increasing the exhaust efficiency of a traditional rocket propulsion system.
Does Amazon's workforce diversity report reek of 'white male supremacy'?
Amazon is the latest technology company to publicize its workforce demographics. The report reveals 63 percent of the overall employee base and 75 percent of the management are male.
