Articles by Menchie Mendoza
iPhone next to impossible to hack, says surveillance firm
Secret documents from Gamma Group, a global surveillance company, were anonymously leaked. The documents talk about the iPhone’s anti-spying feature which shall remain true unless it gets jailbroken.
Microsoft announces Nokia 130, entry-level $25-phone with video, music player
Microsoft has just unveiled the latest addition to their Nokia phones lineup with the Nokia 130 and the Dual SIM model. The phones would cater to first time phone buyers.
Flexible Click-e-bricks may shape future of robotics
A team of scientists from Harvard has developed click-e-bricks that could be used to create soft robots. The bricks are used just the same as the Lego kits.
Blackphone rooted in just five minutes at DEF CON. NSA-proof? Forget it.
The Blackphone, billed as a security-heavy, Android KitKat-equipped device, was rooted within just five minutes at the BlackHat security conference. This was achieved even without unlocking the phone’s bootloader.
Amazon now in dispute with Disney. Don't ask why you cannot get 'Captain America'
Amazon seemed to be involved in another dispute. The online retailer is not accepting pre-orders of upcoming DVD and Blu-ray titles from Walt Disney Co.
Sturgis Rally: Hundreds arrested for DUI, drug offenses
The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which kicked off on Monday had the South Dakota Highway Patrol tallying 244 DUI arrests. The number is lower compared to the 2013’s rally.
Chip and pin cards better but still with flaws, warn experts
Chip and PIN cards are set to be used widely in the U.S. Its adoption is the country’s response to the increasing incidence of high profile breaches involving large businesses.
Samsung insists, still No. 1 in India but growth slowed down
The head of Samsung India has denied reports saying that the Korean company lost its top position in the handset market. However, he admitted a slowdown in growth.
'Internet Speeds by State' map is out. How did your state fare?
In the U.S., the Internet occupies most of an American’s daily life. Apart from getting Internet access, the next thing that matters is the Internet speed.
Classic car auction in Pebble Beach may fetch $450 million
Classic car enthusiasts are gearing up for the annual “Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.” The auction show expects to rake in half a billion dollars in sales.
Sproutling baby wearable monitors your baby's sleeping patterns
A new wearable product for babies has just been designed by Sproutling, a startup company based in San Francisco. The monitoring device promises to relieve the parents from naptime anxieties.
It's your missing Android smartphone calling. Thanks to Android Device Manager
Android Device Manager has been updated to deliver better options when locking a device. Now, a user can find his lost phone as long as it lands on good hands.
China questions Toyota's Lexus on spare, replacement parts pricing
Toyota Motor Corp said that Chinese anti-monopoly officials are conducting an investigation on their Lexus luxury model. The move is part of China’s increasing probe on foreign automakers.
Obamacare health exchange errors cost family $1 million in medical bills
A family from Las Vegas is facing more than $1 million in medical bills caused by typos and other errors. Feeling helpless, the father takes legal action.
Verizon gives some Android smartphones push-to-talk features. Walkie-talkies are back
Verizon has just released its Push to Talk Plus service on the carrier’s 4G LTE network. The service delivers improved voice quality and quicker set up time for making calls.
Planes, cars...now airport screening devices can be hacked? Uh-oh
A security researcher for Qualys has found out that airport security machines are vulnerable to hackers. The latter can disable or undermine important elements of a security apparatus.
Tesla shakes hand with patent troll in China
Tesla Motors has finally resolved its long-running copyright issues with a Chinese businessman. Both parties reached an unspecified agreement and ended the dispute completely and amicably.
GM announces pricing of new GMC Canyon, Chevrolet Colorado
GM has released the pricing details of the 2015 GMC Canyon and 2015 Chevrolet Colorado which belong to the midsize pickup truck lineup. Both are 2015 models.
Facebook average ad price up 123 percent, no Likes from small business owners
Advertising in Facebook is the company’s number one source of revenue. Currently, there are 1.5 million small businesses that advertise on the site, relying on image ads and page promotions.
DHS contractor doing background checks of govt workers suffers computer breach
A major DHS contractor that performs background checks has become the latest victim of a computer breach. Officials said that personal information of the employees may have been compromised.
Google, Barnes & Noble partner to challenge Amazon on book delivery service
Google and Barnes & Noble are teaming up to compete against mutual rival Amazon. The two companies are innovating on the book delivery service, making it one-day delivery for customers.
China blocks Line, Kakao Talk to counter terrorism, S. Korea reports
China confirms that popular foreign messaging services such as Kakao Talk and Line are blocked in the territory. The move is part of its campaign against anti-terrorism.
No Sprint, T-Mobile merger for now but SoftBank still interested on acquisition
Sprint and parent company SoftBank, a Japanese telecommunications giant, are dropping their plans to acquire rival wireless service provider T-Mobile. The decision was made in the midst of antitrust issues.
Verizon defends data throttling practices, tells FCC it's just proper network management
Verizon Communications defended its new plan to slowdown the network speeds for heavy users during peak hours. The wireless provider even argued that other carriers are doing just the same.
Petalite Flux external charger can juice up your smartphone in 15 minutes
Researchers claimed to have invented the world’s fastest external phone charging device. The new invention can fully charge a smartphone within only 15 minutes.
Xiaomi unveils Redmi Note with LTE support in China
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone start-up, is launching a 4G single-SIM variant of its Redmi Note. The 5.5 inch phablet is said to carry the same price tag of its predecessor.
Uber annonces UberPool, share a ride and split the cost
Uber, a car-hailing company, announced that it is launching a new service called UberPool. It will be available to car riders in San Francisco.
Apple outs iOS 8 beta 5 for developers, gets 'healthy' dose of updates
Apple released the fifth beta version of iOS 8. The company added several updates which cover certain new areas such as health, hobby and iCloud syncing.
Facebook for Windows Phone gets a facelift, new features
Microsoft has recently updated its Facebook app for Windows Phone. Along with a new design, the overhauled version is packed with a number of beta features.
Chinese authorities raid Mercedes-Benz headquarters in Shanghai
Investigation officers in China raided the Shanghai-based Mercedes Benz office in an effort to strengthen its antitrust campaign. The raid came a day after the automaker announced cutting its prices.
