Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Amazon setting up first physical store in New York: Report
Amazon is opening a new physical store that will be located right across the iconic Empire State Building in Manhattan. The store will be used as a 'mini warehouse.'
Google rolls out Play Store app update, features Material Design revamp
The Play Store launches a Material Design update that focuses on new user experience and design language. Users can enjoy an absolute visual overhaul and a slew of new layouts.
JPMorgan hackers also targeted Citi, Fidelity Investments, E*Trade: Report
Cyber criminals targeted JPMorgan before proceeding to a hacking spree that involved other huge names in the financial industry. The hackers had been unable to secure important users’ account data.
OnePlus One gets Cyanogenmod 11S 38R update: RAW format support, improved touchscreen
OnePlus One rolls out Cyanogenmod 11S 38R as an over-the-air update. Similar with other updated software, it comes with a slew of bug fixes and huge new features.
Apple iOS 8.1 might plug a hole that allows you to use game emulators
The recent Apple iOS 8.1 beta will start running bug fixes on the latest discovered loophole. Users can no longer install emulators on their devices.
First ads on Snapchat coming soon: CEO Evan Spiegel
Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel announces that ads are soon to appear in the app. The ads, which shall be part of the app’s Stories feature, will be viewed as opt-in.
Twitter sues US government, wants to be transparent on surveillance requests
Twitter sues the U.S. government over restricting the company's ability to disclose in public the government’s national security requests for user data. Such restriction violates the company’s First Amendment rights, it says.
Cadillac, American Airlines form tag team to redefine luxury travel
Cadillac and American Airlines formed a collaboration that offers a number of members-only benefits. These would include luxury airport transfers, AAdvantage miles earning program and Cadillac exhibits.
SolarCity offers loans for rooftop solar power systems
SolarCity is planning to offer homeowners a cheaper option for a solar loan. Apart from being more affordable, the new solar loan will also allow consumers to own the solar panels.
NYPD chokehold complaints on the rise, says civilian watchdog
Complaints on NYPD officers using chokeholds have increased in the past 12 months. Though chokeholds have been banned for decades, police officers continue to use the tactic.
New U.S. Navy toys: Robotic boats that can easily swarm enemies, protect fleet
The U.S. Navy is developing a new offensive and defensive strategy with the use of drone boats. The technology would require little or no human interaction.
Bitcoin price nosedives below $300 but there are still takers
The price of Bitcoin has declined by more than 50 percent when it reached sub $300 from the previous $630 mark. Merchants who accept Bitcoin as payment now face the pressure to sell to avoid exposure to its volatility.
Lamborghini Asterion is green car eye candy, but will remain a technology demonstrator
The Lamborghini Asterion is one proof that the Italian carmaker can really make a hybrid supercar. However, the vehicle will only be used as a technology demonstrator.
Apple iOS 8 adoption hits a big wall. Blame iOS 8 problems, bugs
iOS 8 runs on only 47 percent of devices. The OS is barely a month old but it has already been plagued with a series of technical issues.
Study tags Apple Siri as among the most distracting companion while driving
New studies show that a car’s voice-activated dashboard infotainment system offers a certain level of distraction to the driver. This also includes the distraction brought by Apple’s Siri voice command system.
Virgin Mobile revamps monthly plans, rolls out $20 no data plan
Virgin Mobile rolls out a $20 plan that allows users to connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi. The plan also includes talk time of 300 minutes and unlimited texting.
Belgian teen spends $46,000 in free-to-play 'Game of War: Fire Age'
A 15 year old boy from Belgium reportedly used his grandfather’s credit card to purchase in-game gold in the “Game of War: Fire Age.” His total spending reached over $46,000.
Hewlett-Packard to split into two companies: One for hardware, another for technology services
Hewlett-Packard plans to split into two separate companies. The split would result in the creation of one company selling PCs and printers and another focusing on technology services.
BTK serial killer Dennis Rader collaborates with author of book about his crimes
Dennis Rader, the BTK serial killer, is cooperating with a book author who is writing about his crime. Rader hopes that through it, he could help the victims’ families monetarily.
Forget Oculus Rift. Microsoft RoomAlive turns entire room into augmented gaming environment
RoomAlive is the future in interactive gaming that uses the concept of projection mapping. It is Microsoft’s updated version of the research project dubbed as IllumiRoom.
HTC Desire Eye might boast of 13MP front camera
HTC is rumored to launch a smartphone that boasts of two 13 megapixel cameras. The new handset, billed as the ultimate selfie-centered device, will also have built-in flashes.
Yahoo! wants to bet on Snapchat for $20 million
Yahoo! is thinking about whether to invest in Snapchat. The Internet company is said to be in talks with the popular startup. If the plan pushes through, funding will be taken from Yahoo!'s sale of Alibaba stakes.
ComputerCOP is a spying software handed out by police as Internet safety tool
ComputerCOP is a software endorsed by law enforcers and advertised as a tool to promote child safety on the Internet. It was recently discovered, however, that the program also contains spyware features.
GoPro expands in-store retail presence at 500 Best Buy branches
GoPro is expanding its retail presence in Best Buy by Oct. 5. The new display rollout will be the company’s biggest retail display venture.
Facebook vs spammers: Fake Likes, fraud won't get your business anywhere
Facebook is tightening efforts to cut down on spamming. Now, the social media site has set its eyes on eliminating fake likes and other fraudulent activities used by spammers to earn profit.
Hundreds of Harvard students receive death threat emails
Harvard University police investigates death threat emails sent to several hundred students of Harvard. They plan to increase police presence on campus this weekend.
Drones rank fourth on people's wishlist: Report
Drones are among the top items on people's wishlist, as shown in the autofill responses on Google. Others even prefer it over their kidney.
Google responds to threat of $100 million lawsuit on leaked celebrity nude photos
Google has replied to a $100 million lawsuit threat filed by popular female personalities who became victims of image hacking. A spokesperson from Google said that the photos have already been removed.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha reveals innards in iFixit teardown: Really thin display and lots of adhesives
The new Galaxy Alpha from Samsung just got a teardown from iFixit. It actually looks like a stretched out iPhone 5s, although a slimmer 6.7mm version.
Amazon tags 'Tom & Jerry' with racism warning. Why?
Amazon Prime warns viewers that the 1940's hit cartoon series 'Tom and Jerry' contains ethnic and racial prejudice. Fans, however, expressed contrasting views.
