Articles by Menchie Mendoza
New Yorkers, you might have paid Wal-Mart more than you should for Coke
Wal-Mart charged New York shoppers of Coca-Cola products with prices that are higher than advertised. Accused with false advertising practices, the retailer is asked to pay $66,000 as penalty.
Cloud startup Docker receives $40 million in latest round of funding
Docker has just raked in $40 million in its latest funding. The company is now valued at $400 million which is four times than its value during the January round.
Apple initially restricts iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus NFC chip to Apple Pay
Apple confirms that the NFC feature on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would be solely used with Apple Pay. The restriction is said to last for a year.
Verizon will allow you to upgrade early to iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
Verizon is allowing early upgrades to all customers who are eligible to get an upgrade on or before Nov. 15. Customers can now get the brand new iPhone 6 models.
Chrome for Android answers your questions as you search
Google has launched a new feature in Chrome for Android. The update makes instant search easier and enables the user to get the answers faster than before.
Humanity making progress versus hunger but 805 million still undernourished
A report on world hunger reveals that the number of hungry people on a global scale has dropped by over 100 million. Still, 805 million people are undernourished.
Rumored HTC Eye with Snapdragon 801 chip, 5.2-inch display out on Oct. 8?
Selfie phones may just be considered as the latest craze in smartphones. HTC is one of the companies that seem to be taking the trend really seriously and rumored HTC eye may satisfy the cravings of selfie addicts.
Roku achieves milestone: 10 million streaming-media boxes sold
Roku reached an important milestone after it sold 10 million streaming players in the U.S. To celebrate, Roku is giving away 10 Roku 3 players on a 10-day sweepstakes on Facebook.
Security expert hacks Canon Pixma printer to play Doom, highlights security weakness
A security demonstration showed that Canon’s Pixma printers are vulnerable to malicious attacks. Since the web interface is neither ID nor password protected, hackers can easily attack the machine’s firmware.
Nissan will cut production of electric car battery: Report
Nissan may decide on cutting manufacturing operations on its electric car batteries in the U.S. and UK. The automobile maker wants to source cheaper battery options from LG Chem.
Chinese city creates special lane for people glued to their smartphones
A city in China creates a sidewalk meant for its growing number of smartphone users. The move is to prevent or at least reduce accidents related to using a smartphone.
Why Alibaba opts for NYSE over Nasdaq and why people are eager to buy
Alibaba, an e-commerce giant, is vying for an IPO of up to $24 billion. The company controls more than 75 percent of all mobile online shopping in China.
Ford recalls 74,000 hybrid SUVs for stalling issues
Ford conducts a recall of 74,000 older model gas electric hybrid SUVs to solve the cars’ stalling issues. The affected models include Ford Escapes (2005-2008) and Mercury Mariners (2006-2008).
AT&T iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Wi-Fi calling will not be active until 2015: Report
AT&T will add Wi-Fi calling support to its subscribers in 2015. Users of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would have to wait until it becomes available.
'Grand Theft Auto V' release dates for Xbox One, PS4, PC announced
GTA V is launching for the PS4, Xbox One and PCs. The first two will roll out on Nov. 18 this year while the third will be on Jan. 27, 2015.
Intel SkyLake will make wireless PCs a reality in 2015
Intel introduces the new SkyLake at the Intel’s Developer Forum in San Francisco. The next generation chip promises to bring the wireless technology to PCs in 2015.
BlackBerry acquires UK startup Movirtu. How will it help revive the business?
Canadian tech firm BlackBerry acquires UK-based startup Movirtu which offers multiple phone numbers to users using a single device. Financial details of the deal are undisclosed.
First batch of Android Apps land on Chromebooks
Just as it was promised at this year’s Google I/O, the first batch of Android apps have started to land on Chrome OS. Four Android apps are currently available.
Scientists able to 'reset' stem cells to their starting point. What this means for humans
British and Japanese scientists have found a method to bring back human stem cells to their pristine developmental state. The discovery becomes a significant milestone in regenerative medicine.
State attorneys general look into AT&T, DirecTV merger
State attorneys general are probing into AT&T’s proposed takeover of DirecTV. The $48.5 billion proposed merger has raised several concerns on the violation of antitrust laws.
Apple quietly kills the iPod Classic. Goodbye, old friend.
Apple quietly discontinues the iPod Classic, the unique device with the click wheel design. With 160GB of disk space, it’s been one of the most well-loved devices of all time.
Seattle court orders man to stop spreading HIV
A Seattle court orders an HIV-positive man to stop infecting other people with the disease. The court further advised him to seek counseling and treatment.
Nvidia: Upcoming HTC Nexus 9 will sport Tegra K1 chip
The rumored Nexus 9 device will be made by HTC and is said to have the Tegra K1. The device is scheduled to launch in the Q3 of 2014.
Apple iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus not arriving in China on Sept. 19
Fans of the iPhone 6 in China will have to wait as the new Apple device is not arriving on September 19. The release date is yet to be announced.
Play video games with Will Ferrell and help fight cancer
Will Ferrell is hosting a gaming event on Twitch with the aim of raising funds for children who have cancer. Now an Indiegogo campaign, Ferrell hopes it could raise $375,000.
Qualcomm brings LTE to entry-level smartphones with Snapdragon 210 chip
Qualcomm introduces a new mobile processor that targets lower-end devices. Dubbed as the Snapdragon 210 processor, the chip is designed to bring 4G LTE to entry-level smartphones.
Intel, Stephen Hawking showcase Connected Wheelchair Project
Intel reveals the unique connected wheelchair which received endorsement from Dr. Stephen Hawking, one of the world’s greatest living scientists. The announcement came at the Intel Developer Forum.
Westchester golf clubs denied President Obama tee time on Labor Day weekend
President Obama was denied entry at golf clubs on Labor Day weekend. It’s the busiest time of the year for playing golf and presidential tee time is not allowed.
Nissan hires BMW senior executive Roland Krueger to lead Infiniti
Nissan hires BMW senior executive Roland Krueger to head Infiniti, the company’s luxury car brand. Krueger was ex-CEO in BMW’s Japan unit and more recently in its German domestic market.
Comcast seals long-term deal to broadcast Univision Deportes sports programs
Comcast finalizes an agreement that will add Univision Deportes, a Spanish medium sports channel, to its programming package. The sports network is scheduled to begin airtime in October.
