Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Low oxygen level prolonged evolution of animals on Earth
New data shows a link between oxygen and the existence of animals. It was found that a certain level of oxygen was needed for animal life to flourish.
One, Two, Many? Third baby may not be bundle of joy after all
A new research shows how the order of precedence among siblings can bring certain levels of parental happiness. The joys of mom and dad on their first and second child differ from the third.
Binary star system capable of planet formation, astronomers claim
A streamer of gas, flowing from the outer disk towards the inner reaches, was detected in a binary star system. The discovery suggests that there is a lifeline being sustained within.
Mesoloft makes scattering ashes of loved one from edge of space possible
A U.S. aerospace engineering company is offering families a breathtaking way to bid their loved ones farewell. A person's ashes can now be lifted above the Earth and soar into the atmosphere using a balloon.
Video games, animations now look better on YouTube with 60 fps support
YouTube rolls out support for 60-fps video playback. While the current 30 fps is already satisfactory, the new 60 fps playback definitely brings more wonderful results.
Ford recalls over 200,000 Edge, Lincoln MKX for fuel leak issues
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 200,000 Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured between 2007 and 2008. The affected vehicles show possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets that mount the fuel tank.
Xiaomi now third-largest smartphone vendor, threatens rule of Samsung, Apple
Xiaomi is now hailed as the third-largest smartphone vendor on a global scale, according to statistics from IDC. Its market share is now set at 5.3 percent.
Poynt might be the future of payment terminals, a 'no-risk no-brainer' solution for merchants
Poynt is a newly launched smart payment terminal that offers huge support for all currently used payment technologies. This makes it future-proofed and a ‘no-risk no-brainer’ payment solution for merchants.
If you have hair disorders, you should take care of your teeth, too. Here's why
A new study reveals that keratin, an array of proteins associated with strong hair, is important for achieving healthy tooth enamel. Mutations in hair keratin genes may cause tooth cavities.
Digital magazine app Flipboard rolls out biggest update, integrates Zite technology
Flipboard's latest update makes it more navigation-friendly and provides readers more relevant content to explore. Because of the new interface, reading a story is just one click away.
Say hello to OSHbots, Lowe's friendly, customer service robots [Video]
Lowe's Orchard Supply Hardware store has robots that look for customers who may need some assistance. Dubbed the OSHbot, it can answer simple questions such as where to locate a certain product.
LG unwraps 31-inch 4K monitor compatible with Mac
LG Electronics unveils a new Digital Cinema 4K monitor of 31 inches with 4,096 x 2,160 px. The IPS monitor with model number 31MU97 is heading for a global rollout this week.
Samaritan Twitter app may help spot friends at risk of suicide
Worried about a friend who's been down and out lately? A new Twitter app warns users if their friends show tendencies of committing suicide. The app monitors people's tweets and uses a special keyword-searching algorithm.
Google Hangouts gives users free first minute on international calls through 2014
Google announces a new feature of the Hangouts app that allows users to make their first minute of international call charge-free. Currently, the feature is available in 25 countries.
Samsung's Find My Mobile Service exploit allows hackers to remotely lock your smartphone
The Find My Mobile Service feature of Samsung is found to have some vulnerabilities. When exploited, the feature allows the phone to lock, unlock and ring remotely.
YouTube might launch music subscription service soon, hints CEO
YouTube is working on a subscription music service, which has been under construction since 2013. Purportedly dubbed YouTube Music Key, the service will tie in with Google's Play Music.
Virginia, Mississippi to stop using guardrails. Other states mull move
Certain states have decided to ban the installation of guardrails, the barrier built on roadsides, manufactured by Trinity Industries. The company is said to have altered the design, which may not comply with safety standards of the Federal Highway Administration.
Walmart to sell 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' on Nov. 3, a day before official release
Walmart is selling 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' 24 hours earlier than its official launch. The retail company is banking on the game's popularity to attract players and undercut its competitors.
SoftBank invests $627 million in Indian online retailer Snapdeal
SoftBank Corp. will invest $627 million in Snapdeal, an online retailing site in India. The Japanese telecommunications company wants to tap the country’s growing online market.
Lenovo unveils Smartband SW-B100. This wearable looks familiar
Lenovo joins the wearable bandwagon by revealing the Lenovo Smartband SW-B100, the company's first wearable device. It is now posted on the company's official site.
Hungary wants to tax Internet data transfers and its citizens are not happy about it
Over 10,000 people rallied in Budapest on Oct. 26, demanding the scrapping of a proposed Internet usage tax law. The bill is proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
$400,000: Price of relocating a historic 250-year-old oak tree in Michigan
The mammoth bur oak tree at the University of Michigan is pulled from its roots and transferred to a new location. It is believed to be 250 years old.
'Sunset Overdrive' reviews roundup: Don't expect a typical apocalypse game
'Sunset Overdrive' is a comic book superhero game where the protagonist is seen jumping off cars and reaching incredible heights. Players can even customize their own character in the game.
Takata might book at least $19 million per quarter to cover for defective airbags
Takata considers booking a charge of $19 to $28 million per quarter to accommodate the cost of more vehicle recalls. At least ten automakers have issued millions of airbag recalls.
Chrome, Firefox tag bit.ly as malware. What to know
Users of Google Chrome and Firefox have been denied access to the bit.ly site. It was listed for suspicious activity for 31 times over the past 90 days.
World Wide Web founder Tim Berners-Lee ponders on dark side of mankind seen on Internet
It was in 1990 when Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web. Looking back almost a quarter of a century later, he admires the wonderful side of the Internet but admits to being disappointed over people exchanging hate speech through it.
New 'Gears of War' not a reboot, will trace back dark roots
The 'Gears of War' game franchise is developing a new game for Xbox One. The new game is not a reboot and sees no need to be one.
Apple will kill Beats Music, roll it into iTunes
Apple plans to bring Beats Music into iTunes, making the streaming service something like a thing of the past. The company is relaunching it next year as part of iTunes.
Man destroys Ten Commandments statue in Oklahoma. Suspect blames Satan
A man was taken into custody by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Friday. He admitted to have made threatening statements at the Federal Building and smashing the Ten Commandments monument.
Hello, Microsoft Lumia. Buh-bye Nokia Lumia branding
Microsoft officially replaces the Nokia branding. The software company is now adopting the name Microsoft Lumia for its Windows Phones and plans to unveil a model soon.
