Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Panasonic powers up with CG-320 battery: A really tiny lithium ion battery ideal for wearables
The demand for rechargeable batteries that would suit wearable devices has prompted Panasonic to create the new pin-shaped lithium ion CG-320 battery. With a length of 200mm and a diameter of 3.5mm, the CG-320 battery is the smallest of its kind in the industry.
2015 Honda vehicles to sport Nvidia Tegra infotainment system
Honda has just announced that its upcoming Honda car models will sport the new Tegra-based Android Infotainment System. The 2015 Honda CR-V, Civic and Civic Tourer will get the spiffy new features.
Bending iPhone 6 Plus results in re-engineering of pants. Yes, bigger pockets!
A few days after the launching of the new Apple devices, users complained of bent iPhones. This has made clothes retailers consider larger pocket sizes in their next design.
Some red telephone boxes in London will turn green. Here's why
The famous red telephone boxes in London are about to get a facelift and be transformed into green and solar-powered boxes. People can use them in charging up mobile devices.
New California gun law empowers family, police to seek court for seizure of firearms
California enforces a new law that will allow family members to seek intervention from a judge in confiscating firearms from a danger-threatening relative. The law shall take effect in 2016.
Elon Musk teases unveiling of Tesla D (and something else) on Oct. 9
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, hinted that the company is about to make a revelation on Oct. 9. The announcement was spotted on Musk's Twitter account.
SecureDrives SSD promises ultimate data protection, self-destructs with a text message
UK company Secure Drives reveals new solid state drives that have the unique ability to self-destruct their data. Stored data on the drive are always protected from unauthorized access.
Reddit snags $50 million round of funding from usual investors, plus Snoop Dogg
Reddit, the Internet’s popular place for sharing links, has reached total funding worth $50 million. It plans to use the fund’s 10 percent as a reward to the community.
California bans single-use plastic bags across state
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law that will ban single-use plastic bags in the state. The move aims to solve the state’s issues on litter and environmental degradation.
Arrest of StealthGenie CEO first ever case involving marketing, sale of mobile spyware
U.S. authorities have arrested Hammad Akbar, CEO of InvoCode, for selling, conspiracy, and marketing a surreptitious interception device. InvoCode is the developer of StealthGenie, which is allegedly used for spying on target users.
New Apple iPad coming in silver, gray... and gold by October: Report
Apple is launching a new iPad that will sport a gold color finish. The new color option will add more variety to the already available space gray and silver models.
Spyware targets iPhone, iPad users participating in Hong Kong democracy protests
A computer virus is said to be spying on Apple devices of pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. The attacked devices are the iPhone and iPad.
'The Evil Within' trailer reminds gamers to treat every bullet as their last
'The Evil Within' features the character of Sebastian Castellanos, a detective assigned to investigate the slaughtering of officers by a mysterious force.The game, set for release on Oct. 14, teaches classic survival skills.
Honda 2015 CR-V boasts new safety features, better fuel economy
Honda is releasing the redefined Honda CR-V on Oct. 1. The 2015 compact SUV is said to have more fuel economy, style and safety features.
FCC mulls killing sports TV blackout rule
The U.S. FCC will vote on Tuesday on whether the decades old “blackout rule” should be eliminated. The 1975 rule is said to be outdated and has therefore faced criticism.
Apple's new neighbor: Microsoft to open flagship store on 5th Avenue
Microsoft confirms that it is opening a flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York City. The store is only a few blocks away from Apple’s glass-cubed flagship store.
NY Mayor Bill De Blasio to expand living wage
NY Mayor Bill de Blasio is about to sign an executive order that would expand the city’s “living wage” and increase the amount that workers are paid under the law.
Mother of Oklahoma beheading suspect apologizes to families of victims in Facebook video
Alton Nolen allegedly killed one co-worker and injured another on Sept. 25. Joyce Nolen, his mother, apologizes to the families of the two victims in a video posted on Facebook.
Xbox One officially lands in China but gamers can't get CoD, Destiny or Halo
Xbox One from Microsoft officially goes on sale in China. It is the first gaming console to hit stores after the ban on the product was lifted.
Apple iOS 8.0.2 still problematic. Users report connectivity issues, other glitches
The Apple iOS 8.0.2 update was released in order to solve the issues of the earlier iOS 8.0.1 upgrade. However, users are complaining that the second update still has bugs and glitches.
Yahoo Directory will be killed Dec. 31: End of an era
Yahoo is shutting down its cornerstone search service known as the Yahoo Directory. The move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy in streamlining and focusing its business.
China cracks down on iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus smugglers
China busted a handful of smugglers who attempted to bring in the new iPhone 6 devices earlier than their official release. At least 453 smuggled phones were seized in Shanghai.
Microsoft to unveil Windows 9 on Sept. 30: What to expect from Threshold event
Microsoft is gearing up to unveil its next iteration of the Windows OS in a Sept. 30 event that is by invitation only. The next major release is currently and temporarily code-named Threshold.
Want unlocked iPhone 6? Best bet is T-Mobile
Users wanted to get hold of Apple's new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus devices in the unlocked version. Out of the available carriers, T-Mobile seems to offer the service.
Forget BlackBerry Square. BlackBerry Blend on spotlight: Features and benefits
BlackBerry Blend is a new feature that allows the user to access information from a BlackBerry device, PC or tablet. The feature is available across any operating system.
California woman crouches on roof to escape home intruder
Chilling images of a woman hiding on the roof were caught on camera. The woman tried to seek help using her phone as the intruder approached from behind.
Facebook, just like Google, will withdraw support for ALEC
Facebook will most likely end its relationship with ALEC, a controversial conservative policy organization. After Google, it will be the second Silicon Valley company to sever ties with the organization.
Toyota unwraps 2015 Tundra Bass Pro Shops Off-Road Edition
Toyota unveils the latest Off Road version of Tundra Bass Pro Shops truck at the State Fair of Texas. The special 2015 edition vehicle is available only in silver.
Facebook, OkCupid mood manipulation experiments may have violated laws (in Maryland)
Facebook and OKCupid may have violated certain laws in Maryland. Both were charged with conducting human research that is not only unethical but is also illegal.
DHL tests drone Parcelcopter to deliver medicine in German island
Starting Friday, German logistics company DHL will use drones when delivering medicines to a small German island. It will be the first unmanned drone delivery service to launch in Europe.
