Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Judge in GT Advanced bankruptcy questions secrecy requests of Apple
The judge overseeing the bankruptcy filed by GT Advanced admits being skeptical on Apple’s demand to keep the contract terms secret. If violated, it would incur fines of $50 million.
Alibaba will use Quixey for mobile app search push in China
Alibaba is set to enhance app searches for its own mobile OS by using the technology offered by Quixey. The U.S. based company received $50 million from Alibaba in 2013.
40 NYC subway stations get Wi-Fi service, carrier coverage
Forty more stations in New York City's subway get Wi-Fi service. The second phase of the seven-phase Wi-Fi rollout project includes stations in Manhattan and Queens.
Twitter partners with SoundCloud, iTunes to launch Audio Card feature. Tweets now chirp music
Micro-blogging site Twitter features the new Twitter Audio Card that allows users to access a number of audio content on their devices. The new service works with SoundCloud and iTunes.
Amazon hires 80,000 temporary workers ahead of holiday season
Amazon is gearing up for the upcoming holidays with plans of hiring 80,000 temporary workers in the U.S. The online retail company hopes to eventually turn the part-time workers into full-time hires.
Qualcomm set to acquire British chipmaker CSR for $2.5 billion
Wireless technology company Qualcomm and British chip maker CSR are about to close on an acquisition deal. The deal would cost the former to spend around $2.5 billion.
HBO to launch stand-alone streaming service in 2015. Uh-oh, Netflix
HBO launches an online-only streaming service. The move will place HBO in stronger competition with Netflix and will allow viewers to access its programming without a subscription.
Fish oil not effective in reducing irregular heartbeat: Study
Latest study shows that fish oil supplements do not reduce atrial fibrillation. It is a type of heartbeat in which the heart beats irregularly fast at 150 beats per minute.
Bono sorry for pushing 'Songs of Innocence' to your iTunes library
Bono of U2 apologizes for sending the group’s latest album straight into the music libraries of iTunes users for free. The apology came after one Facebook user complained about it.
Apple to unwrap 27-inch Retina iMac during Oct. 16 event, iPad Air 2 supply might be limited
Apple will reveal the new iMac and iPad at the press event on Oct. 16. Others speculate that announcements on OS X Yosemite and Apple Pay are also included.
Toyota recalls 1.75 million vehicles due to braking, fuel system issues
Toyota announces a new round of worldwide recalls that would involve 1.75 million cars. The move is to correct a number of flaws that include faulty brakes and fuel pipes.
San Diego doctors report first case of Google Glass addiction
Doctors in San Diego report the first case of 'Internet addiction disorder' manifested in the overuse of Glass. The case involves a 31-year-old U.S. navy serviceman.
Will.i.am smart watch will launch Oct. 15, wants you to forget Apple Watch
Will.i.am, a rapper and The Black Eyed Peas frontman, is launching his smart watch Oct. 15. The wearable is rumored to feature a brand new streaming music service.
Don't want Google Glass? This tiny telescope called Loupe might be good alternative
Researchers created a prototype of a tiny telescope with a near-eye virtual display. Dubbed as Loupe, the prototype makes a refreshing alternative to the intrusiveness brought by wearable devices.
Four faults in San Andreas system ripe for big San Francisco earthquake
Four faults found along the San Andreas system show movements on the surface, signaling that a huge earthquake could occur at any time. The Hayward Fault shows the biggest potential.
Sperm bank mix up: White lesbian couple gets a black baby
Amanda Zinkon and Jennifer Cramblett are filing a lawsuit against a sperm bank for an insemination procedure that went wrong. The lawsuit has sparked numerous debates and varying points of view.
Google pours $500 million to Magic Leap. Oculus Rift on its crosshair?
Google is investing $500 million in a company called Magic Leap. Along with the other investors, the funding round aims to deliver a new technology dubbed as “cinematic reality.”
'Bayonetta 2' review roundup: Perfect sequel to a great game?
"Bayonetta 2" is a third-person action-packed sequel that is one of Nintendo's Wii U big hitters for the season. Developed by Platinum Games, it will be released on Oct. 24.
Microsoft keyboard for Android Wear will let you draw on your smartwatch
Microsoft releases a prototype custom keyboard for Android Wear. The analog keyboard allows the user to enter text by drawing letters on the smartwatch screen using his index finger.
iPad Air 2 release date nears: Leaked specs suggests A8X processor, 2GB RAM, Touch ID and more
Apple is said to unveil the next iPad models in an event on Thursday. Prior to the event, several leaks on the upcoming device have been found on the Internet.
Android L is Android Lollipop? Not. Android Licorice? Yes, reports say
Google's highly anticipated Android L mobile operating system is rumored to be released as 'Licorice.' This negates earlier reports that the 'L' stands for 'Lollipop' or 'Lion.'
Anonymous supports Hong Kong protests, leaks data from Chinese websites
The Anonymous group responded to the Chinese government's denouncement of the group's threat of cyber attacks. At least two websites were attacked, compromising hundreds of users' personal information.
Army War College revokes Sen. John Walsh's master's degree over plagiarism charges
The U.S. Army War College found Democratic Sen. John Walsh guilty of plagiarism and decided to revoke his master's degree. Walsh disagreed with the college board's decision but humbly accepted it nonetheless.
Kmart data breach compromises customers' debit, credit card information
Kmart became the latest victim of a string of hacker attacks after the discount retail shop detected a security breach in its system. The incident is now under police investigation.
Justice served: Susan Mellen, jailed for 17 years, declared innocent by judge
Susan Mellen, who was imprisoned for 17 years for a wrongful conviction over the death of Richard Daly, was finally released on Oct. 10. She is now 59 years old.
Most new parents commit errors in using, installing car seats for newborns, study finds
Many parents of newborn babies make mistakes in using and installing car safety seats. The most common among them include installing the seat too loosely and fastening the infant into the seat with too loose a harness.
'League of Legends' success formula? Player experience before profits
“League of Legends” is now a huge name in the e-sports gaming world. It now has a whopping 27 million active players daily and 67 million playing monthly.
New Google Hangouts for desktop looks like Facebook Messenger ... but who will complain?
Google launches a new Hangouts app for Chrome OS and Windows. Now available for download in the Chrome Web Store, the new Hangouts is designed to keep conversations easily accessible.
Apple Watch to grace cover of Vogue China
Apple Watch will be featured on the cover of Vogue China for the magazine's November issue. People will get to see the device's several styles worn by supermodel Liu Wen.
ISIS more powerful than al-Qaeda: Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton compares the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) with al-Qaeda and expresses that the new militant group poses a bigger threat.
