Articles by Menchie Mendoza
New Jersey begins marsh restoration using dredge material
New Jersey is working with the Army Corps of Engineers and conservationists on a pilot project to help restore the marshes. The total cost is said to reach $8.2 million.
EU GPS satellites end up in wrong orbit
Arianespace launched two satellites from Kourou, French Guiana which ended up off the targeted orbit. Space officials are probing the causes of the launch mistake.
Ram heavy-duty trucks receive torque boost, best towing capability
Chrysler is releasing new capability figures of its heavy duty Ram trucks. The update is rolled out on the 2015 models of Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks.
Great white shark spotted off Massachusetts beach
A huge 15-foot great white shark was spotted off the beach in Duxbury, Massachusetts on Monday afternoon. The sighting caused beach goers to stay out of the water for safety.
LG starts sale of 4K OLED TVs
LG Electronics is releasing two new giant 4K OLED TVs. The 65-inch model is shipping in September while the 77-inch iteration will follow a few months later.
Samsung teases Galaxy Note 4 handwriting features in new video
Samsung is gearing up for its highly anticipated announcement of the new Galaxy Note at the Berlin’s IFA show. The company has published a video teaser of next month’s event.
Google apps dominate list of U.S. top smartphone apps
The Internet era is now filled with a plethora of applications. A report reveals that Google apps made it to the top ten most used apps in the U.S.
Ebola-infected British health worker receives treatment in London
A British health worker was flown home from Sierra Leone after being infected with the deadly Ebola virus. The man is currently getting treatment at a London hospital.
Chevrolet 2015 Corvette Z06 sticker price at $78,995. Why it's worth every penny
The Chevrolet 2015 Corvette Z06, which retails at $78,995, is touted by General Motors as its most powerful car ever produced. Likewise, the car’s convertible model begins at $83,995.
Secret is not so secret. Promises more protection on next update
Secret is rolling out an update which is now available on the Android platform. The iOS version is scheduled to be released in the next couple of days.
No chair? No problem. Come sit on the Chairless Chair
The Chairless Chair is designed like an exoskeleton with chair-like functions. It is billed as the first seat in the world that a user can use anytime and anywhere.
NSA, GCHQ spies help Tor Project seal system from fellow spies
Tor reveals that it is getting tips from agents intended to undermine others who are attempting to penetrate the network. These agents are said to come from NSA and GCHQ.
T-Mobile, Sprint trade punches with unlimited data, cheaper offers
T-Mobile has launched a campaign to attract unsatisfied subscribers away from other carriers. A few hours later, Sprint responded by offering the Sprint $60 Unlimited Plan.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 might be your next best selfie phablet
The upcoming Galaxy Note 4 is said to pack with new features that may just be uniquely its own. One of the most notable is the phone’s camera .
Astronomers find traces of ancient star 200 times as massive as our sun
A new study suggests that an ancient star found in the Milky Way galaxy’s halo contains traces of the first stars in the universe. The star is labeled as J0018-0939.
Honda strengthens bumper of Fit after failing crash test
Honda is replacing the front bumpers of around 12,000 Fit models that the company has already sold. The owners would be notified by mail late in September.
Google Search app for Android goes multilingual
Google has recently updated its Voice Search app for Android by enabling it to understand multiple spoken languages. Users can now do a voice search using two or more languages.
Toyota will slash Lexus spare parts prices in China post antitrust probe
Toyota Motors in China announced that it is making a 26 percent price cut on the spare parts of its luxury brand Lexus. The move will take effect next month.
GTA Online gets San Andreas Flight School update. Here's what gamers get
Rockstar Games has just released the San Andreas Flight School game update for GTA Online. The latest free update is said to focus primarily on flying.
Subprime car buyers struggling to pay car loans, Q2 balances up 12 percent
A new analysis report says that the percentage of auto loan delinquencies has increased during the second quarter of the year. The trend points at subprime lending as the culprit.
PayPal One Touch will make in-app purchases a few taps away
PayPal is launching a new payment system designed to deliver a one-touch payment scheme. Dubbed as PayPal One Touch, the feature offers a convenient payment option using one’s mobile device.
Google glass update gives users more control on contacts
Google announces a new update for Google Glass to be available soon. It will have a feature that will allow easier access to one’s phone contacts.
McDonald's plans upsizing digital push with mobile ordering, online music
McDonald’s decided to take the digital industry rather seriously in a bid to reach a wider audience. Several changes have already been made by the company to reach that goal.
Sprint courts consumers with budget-friendly Sharp Aquos Crystal
Sharp is launching the new Aquos Crystal smartphone exclusively available for Sprint subscribers in the U.S. The same device will also be offered in Japan.
Uber challenges Amazon, Google with Corner Store delivery service
Uber is launching a same-day delivery service which will have a test-run in Washington D.C. Dubbed as “Corner Store,” the service will accept delivery orders of limited convenience store goods.
'Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook' is out. What you should know
Dungeons & Dragons, one of the oldest RPG games, is releasing the “Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition Players Handbook.” It’s now available at the Wizard of the Coast website.
Facebook testing sticker feature in comments
Facebook confirms that it is trying an option that will allow users to add stickers in their comments. The stickers are also available in FB messenger or chat.
AT&T bringing GigaPower Internet to Silicon Valley. Hello Google, Apple
AT&T is bringing its GigaPower fiber Internet service to the headquarters of Apple, otherwise known as the Silicon Valley. The place is also near Google’s headquarters.
Google Website Call Conversions can track if ad clicks turn to phone calls
Google has launched Website Call Conversions that enables advertisers to identify and measure ad clicked calls. The service is now available in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany, Spain, and France.
ReddX is the Reddit app for Xbox One
Microsoft has announced that a new Reddit app will soon be available for users of Xbox One. Dubbed as Reddx, the app will be initially available in North America.
