Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Your sleeping, anxiety pill might up your risk of Alzheimer's. What you should know
Researchers found that taking sleeping and anxiety drugs have a direct link with Alzheimer’s disease. Patients who are taking these drugs increase their risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 50 percent.
Jawbone Up now compatible with iPhone, Android Wear, Fitbit and even iWatch
Jawbone opens its software and makes it accessible to other devices. The move is to be able to accelerate sales of its ergonomic wristbands that track a person’s activity.
T-Mobile vs. Sprint: Where should you trade-in your smartphone?
T-Mobile and Sprint are on a neck and neck battle in offering the best deals for trade-ins. U.S. customers can take advantage of upgrading to the latest smart devices.
Google Play Movies for iOS now lets you view your favorite videos offline
Google announces an update on its Play Movies & TV app for iOS. Users can now download both movies and TV programs and view them offline.
Tinder, VP for marketing settle sexual harassment lawsuit
A lawsuit involving one of Tinder’s co-founders and the company’s chief marketing officer was finally settled. The lawsuit, which involved sexual harassment and discrimination charges, was filed in June.
Jaguar unwraps new XE sports saloon, lures younger market
Jaguar launches the all-new XE sedan in a star-studded and action-packed premiere. The new flagship vehicle is designed to appeal to women and younger drivers.
American kids consuming more salt, processed foods than they should: Report
A new study reveals that 90 percent of U.S. children consume more salt than the allowed amount in the food guideline. This habit increases their health risks in later life.
Reddit takes down TheFappening subreddit used for sharing nude celeb pictures
Reddit removes the page where people have posted stolen nude images of popular celebrities this week. Users trying to access the hacked images are met with a closed door image.
Ads for everyone? Spotify to roll out video ads for free users
Spotify is rolling out its first video ad products designed for both mobile and desktop apps. The company will start with a limited number of brands.
Sorry folks, Moto 360 is sold out...for now
The Moto 360 smartwatch is currently out of stock. Eager users are advised to sign up at Motorola’s website to get updates on when new stocks will become available.
Apple iPhone 6 may have iPad-like dual-pane feature. Enjoy apps in landscape mode
The larger version of the upcoming iPhone 6 could take advantage of its 5.5-inch display to run software in landscape mode. The feature is similar to one the iPad offers.
Yosemite wildfire forces evacuation of 100 visitors
Around 100 hikers were evacuated inside Yosemite National Park when a wildfire unexpectedly intensified to at least 700 acres. A helicopter was used to rescue the trapped visitors.
HP unveils tag team of Chromebooks in time for the holidays
HP unveils a slew of new products which will be launching right on time for the holiday shopping season. The most notable products are the new budget-friendly Chromebooks.
U.S. job gain of 142,000 in August smallest in 2014
The U.S. Labor Department added 142,000 jobs in August; the smallest employment gain ever recorded this year. The number falls lower than expected as major sectors provide weak job opportunities.
The best smartphones at IFA 2014 Berlin
From day one, the IFA 2014 in Berlin had been an exciting event for the smartphone enthusiasts. As expected, the big names in the market took center stage.
Dish wants to discuss T-Mobile acquisition with Deutsche Telekom: Report
Charlie Ergen of Dish Network Corp (DISH) reveals his interest to acquire T-Mobile U.S. Inc from Deutsche Telekom AG . No formal offer was made just yet.
Samsung outs MultiXpress printers... running on Android
Samsung launches the world’s first Android-powered printer at IFA 2014. The company is releasing not one but ten new Android printers to hit the European market.
Apple promises to boost iCloud security features
Apple is taking additional steps to prevent hackers from compromising iCloud user accounts. The decision came as a result of the recent photo scandal which had tarnished popular celebrities’ image.
Income gap between rich and poor in U.S. widened post-recession: Federal Reserve
The gap between the richest people in the U.S. and the rest of its population had become further apart after the Great Recession. The survey came from the Federal Reserve.
Florida teen burns own home after reading 'Slender Man'
A teenage girl was arrested and charged by the authorities after setting her family’s home on fire. She was found to obsessed with Slender Man, an online fictional character.
Marijuana brownies in California high school sends students to hospital
Five high school students got sick after eating brownies that were sold by another student at a San Francisco Bay Area high school. The brownies were found to contain marijuana.
Toyota: No to driverless cars. Yes to high-tech safety features
Toyota plans to be the first to integrate high-tech anti-crash systems on all its models by 2017. With safety as their objective, the company rules out the driverless car concept.
Dyson 360 Eye is an intelligent vacuum cleaner that will make you go wow
Dyson has unveiled Dyson 360 Eye, its first robotic vacuum cleaner. It’s the company’s entry to compete with existing products from Vileda, Neato, Samsung, iRobot, and Hoover.
Fight for net neutrality: Sept. 10 will be ‘Internet Slowdown Day’
Supporters of net neutrality are staging an online demonstration on September 10. Dubbed as “Internet Slowdown Day,” visitors are encouraged to show support by leaving a comment.
Hacked photos to child abuse lawsuit: McKayla Maroney under 18 when nude photos were taken
Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney is suing several porn sites for reposting her nude images. Maroney claims that the hacked photos were taken when she was under 18.
HTC Desire 820: 64-bit octa-core chip, powerful selfie cameras
HTC announces its latest iteration to the HTC Desire lineup. Dubbed as Desire 820, the new device from HTC promises a decent all-round mobile experience at a pocket-friendly price.
Google health startup Calico partners with AbbVie, co-invests $1.5 billion for R&D
Health startup Calico teams up with Abbvie in a venture to find new ways to treat diseases. Many see the partnership as a big boost for the Bay Area.
Logitech launches Bluetooth keyboard to rule all keyboards. Here's why
Logitech is launching a revolutionary keyboard that caters to most gadgets and platforms. It’s scheduled to hit the store shelves in the U.S. and Europe later this month.
ASUS unwraps ZenWatch Android Wear in Berlin: IFA 2014
ASUS reveals the ZenWatch just in time for the IFA 2014. As the company’s first ever wearable smartwatch, ASUS gears up to compete in the growing market of wearable devices.
Lenovo unveils Tab S8 Android Tablet: Intel chip, eight-inch display, affordable pricing
Lenovo announces a new tablet iteration to their already existing lineup. Dubbed as the Tab S8, the new budget-friendly tablet shall be unveiled at the IFA 2014 in Berlin.
