Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Major Android Wear update supports GPS, offline music
Google has announced a major update to its Android Wear, which allows wearable gadgets to function even without being connected to a phone. It features offline music and GPS support.
LG G3 Screen becomes official, sports in-house octa-core NUCLUN chip
LG launches NUCLUN, the company's first mobile application processor. It is debuting in the upcoming smartphone: the G3 Screen.
$1 million: ISIS earnings per day for selling oil in blackmarket
ISIS earns about $1 million a day from selling oil, which the militants seized while at war. The group had also amassed $20 million in ransom money this year.
HP upgrades Moonshot platform with Xeon chip for better video transcoding, app delivery
HP brings another update to its Moonshot platform with a quad-node Atom cartridge for high-volume hosting environments and a Xeon cartridge option for XenApp deployment.
Sprint introduces cheap $20 monthly plan for 1GB of shared data
Sprint introduces a low-end family data plan that offers 1GB of data for a monthly charge of $20. The plan allows data sharing among 10 lines at the most.
EPA orders BMW to revise fuel mileage claims for four Mini Cooper models
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered BMW to alter the fuel economy ratings of four of the company’s 2014 Mini Cooper cars. The agency said the ratings should be lowered.
Apple plans to open 25 more stores in China: Tim Cook
Despite security concerns, Apple sees China as a potentially lucrative market. The company plans to add 25 retail stores to the existing 15 in the country in a span of two years.
Tough luck: Doppelganger of alleged cop killer stopped several times by police
A Pennsylvania man has been stopped by the police more than 20 times while on his way to and from work. The police was on a hunt for Eric Frein.
Ford's future cars will feature pedestrian detection, other pre-collision assist systems
Ford introduces a new automatic braking technology as part of its collision warning system. It will be featured in the 2015 Mondeo, which will go on sale in Europe.
Moto 360 Android Wear update: Bug fixes, better battery life, mood lighting, and more
The Moto 360 smart watch gets a major Android Wear update. The timepiece features a host of improvements, which include the watch's battery life and some minor UI changes.
Yahoo! earnings get boost from mobile push, Alibaba stake. Mayer wards off critics
Yahoo! has reported strong financial performance in the third quarter. For the first time at the conference, CEO Marissa Mayer offered a peek at the company's mobile business.
New Ford car seat can detect if driver is having a heart attack
Ford is developing an innovative driving seat that has sensors to detect a possible occurrence of heart attack. When an emergency is sensed, the system will notify the proper authorities.
Camp Pokémon lands on iOS, another reason for kids to be busy
Camp Pokémon is the latest game from the Pokémon Company to land on iOS. The free app features several fun Pokémon-themed activities, which include a photo booth.
Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight can protect your home while you're away. Here's how it works
Leeo Smart Alert Nightlight not only detects smoke or carbon monoxide alert signals, but also calls and sends texts. It even tries to reach one's family and friends.
Xbox One November update brings custom backgrounds, new Live TV and Twitter integration, and more
Xbox One's upcoming firmware update in November features a more personalized desktop background and a slew of other interesting upgrades. There's just no exact launch date yet.
You can get 'Guardians of the Galaxy' sound track on Nov. 17... on cassette tape
The soundtrack ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1’ will be available on Nov. 17, in time for Black Friday on Nov. 28. It will be on cassette tape.
Meet Hendo, a 'Back to the Future' kind of hoverboard, only better
The Hendo Hoverboard is the world's first 'skateboard' that can levitate. The project is now supported by a Kickstarter campaign with a funding goal of $250,000.
New Gmail app for Android will have Outlook, Yahoo support
The Gmail app gets a new design overhaul with tons of interesting features. The most notable among them is the addition of Yahoo and Outlook.com support in the app.
Sony Xperia Z4 specifications leaked: Snapdragon 810, 5.5-inch display, 27-MP camera
Sony gears up for the Xperia Z4 in 2015, the company's next flagship device. Unlike in the past when Sony had two launch events annually, the Z4 is launching solo next year.
Beats by Dre features LeBron James Cleveland homecoming in new Powerbeats2 ad
Beats by Dre launches a new commercial that features Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James. The video shows LeBron making a trip back to his roots in Akron, Ohio.
Marc Andreessen leaves eBay board as PayPal split looms
Marc Andreessen steps down from his post as one of eBay’s board of directors. The announcement, which was made in Twitter, noted Andreessen’s gratitude on working with the company’s CEO.
Yahoo chief Marissa Mayer to reveal new company plan
Yahoo is unveiling its earnings results for the third quarter on Tuesday. CEO Marissa Mayer is expected to tackle issues that revolve around the key points of “acquisition,” and “cost-cutting.”
Facebook Safety Check will come in handy during natural disasters. Here's how to use it
Facebook rolls out its latest feature called 'Safety Check.' As the name implies, the feature allows users to notify friends and family of their safety status when disaster strikes.
Michigan's new bill on car dealerships may set Tesla's sales strategy off track
Tesla, which operates its own car showrooms, is threatened by House Bill 5606. The proposal prohibits car manufacturers from selling directly to customers and requires them instead to sell through dealers.
Apple removes Bose sound products from online store
Apple has removed all Bose speakers and headphones from the Apple Online Store and several Apple Retail Store locations. The reason for the pullout is unclear.
Fitbit Flex wristband to include warning on nickel content
Fitbit promises that its new wristband, the Fitbit Flex, will come with a nickel content warning and a guide on how tight the band should be worn. The advice comes after another product was reportedly causing skin irritation.
Snapchat rolls out ads this weekend, promises ads will be fun, informative...and not creepy
Snapchat is rolling out ads this weekend and promises it won’t be rude or creepy, unlike the other social messaging sites. The company hopes to rake in some money from the ads. But obviously.
Want to see Android Lollipop Easter egg? Here's how
Google rolls out the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop which comes with a new Easter egg. Initially hidden inside the OS , users will find a Flappy Bird in Android version.
Diabetic men with low testosterone levels at higher risk of heart disease
Type 2 diabetic men with low testosterone levels are more likely to suffer from atherosclerosis than those who are diabetic but with normal testosterone levels, studies reveal.
Twitter experiments, inserts tweets from users you don't follow
Twitter reveals that it has been inserting recommended tweets in your timeline from people you might not be following. Is Twitter following in the footsteps of Facebook?
