Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Hennessey plans to roll out 1400-HP Venom F5 that can go 290 mph
Hennessey, an automotive firm in Texas, is soon to release a 290 mph model. Dubbed as the Venom F5, the supercar may just be the world’s fastest car to date.
LinkedIn agrees to pay $5.9 million in overtime wages, damages
LinkedIn Corp is paying almost $6 million in overtime back wages and liquidated damages to employees. The move is in response to an investigation that the company violated the FLSA.
Even grannies will know #tbt as Twitter defines hashtags for users
Twitter is currently on an experiment with a new feature that is designed to explain hashtags better for its users. At present, the new feature is tested by selected participants.
Emergency workers, police all out for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, may attract 500,000
The 74th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is about to commence with an attendance that is expected to surpass last year’s 466,000. The seven-day rally is scheduled to start on Monday.
Wikipedia link on Google crosshair in accordance with 'right to be forgotten' rule
The “Right to be Forgotten” will restrict individuals to access a link to a Wikipedia article when searching for terms in Google. The founder of the online encyclopedia cries foul.
Daimler AG drops spare parts prices in China amid government antitrust probe
Daimler is cutting the prices of spare parts for its lineup of Mercedes Benz cars in China. The move is a response to an antitrust campaign in the auto industry.
Leaked images might be iPad Air 2 rear shell
New photos of the upcoming iPad Air 2 from Apple have been leaked on Weibo by a user known as “elamhk.” The two photos revealed the purported iPad Air 2 rear shell.
HP partners with Gilt, Michael Bastian for fashionable smartwatch
Hewlett-Packard is joining the smartwatch bandwagon and teams up fashion designer Michael Bastian. It is billed as featuring smart technology engineered by Hewlett-Packard and available exclusively on Gilt.com.
Harley-Davidson recalls 3,000 motorcycles due to ignition switch defect
Harley-Davidson announced that it needs to recall more than 3,000 motorcycles in the US. The affected model is the company’s lineup of 2014 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles.
Young Slender Man stabbing suspect incompetent for trial, court declares
A 12 year old girl that has been accused with attempted first-degree intentional homicide is found incompetent to stand trial. The judge’s decision was made based on experts’ testimony.
Facebook is down? Users turn to Twitter, even called 911
Facebook experienced technical issues on its social media network, which affected more than 1.3 billion users. Angry and frustrated, users turned to Twitter and called 911 for help.
Hyundai recalls 419,000 vehicles for various defects
Hyundai announced that it’s recalling more than 419,000 vehicles to solve a trio of problems. Prior to that, the automaker also needed to recall 883,00 Sonata sedans.
Microsoft to appeal court order to hand over data stored in Ireland servers
A court ruling in the US told Microsoft to turn over the emails of a customer which are stored in their Irish data centre. Microsoft will appeal against the ruling.
Oculus Rift Dev Kit 2 display will have Samsung fans smiling
The new Oculus Rift DK2 has started shipping their first units. According to iFixit, it will sport a display that’s akin to Galaxy Note 3’s from Samsung.
NFL players to sport RFID next season to enhance in-stadium experience, statistics tracking
Players in the upcoming 2014 NFL season will be tracked more accurately with the new RFID transmitters. Real-time data such as the player’s precise location can now be measured.
WWE announces Q2 earnings, plans global roll out of WWE Network
World Wrestling Entertainment releases its second quarter results coupled with the company’s huge plans ahead. The biggest plan is to get one million subscribers towards the end of the year.
Audio recognition app Shazam lands on Mac
Users of Mac can now enjoy Shazam’s music identifying feature. This marks the first time that the music recognition service becomes accessible on the desktop.
Facebook partners with Airtel to roll out free Internet access in Zambia
Facebook is launching a mobile app that will allow users in Zambia to access the Internet for free. The move is to boost Internet usage in underdeveloped countries.
HP points out security flaws of Internet of Things devices
HP studied ten devices and found that an average Internet of Things device possesses 25 security vulnerabilities. These devices would include sensors and connected infrastructure.
Firefighters battle Yosemite wildfire, protect giant sequoias
A wildfire expanded to 3,545 acres on the western side of Yosemite National Park. Firefighters tried to prevent the blaze from reaching a grove of giant sequoia trees.
Netflix, AT&T sign interconnection deal to improve streaming speed
Netflix has confirmed closing a deal with AT&T that would allow the video-streaming service to pay for broadband service fees. The deal would enable a smoother delivery of Netflix content.
Some contraceptive pills may up risk of breast cancer: Study
A study has revealed that taking birth control pills increases the risk to have breast cancer by 50%. This is doubled among those that take pills with high hormone doses.
Privacy groups want regulators to look into Facebook data mining practices
Facebook collects their users’ browsing activities to target advertising. Privacy groups from the U.S. and EU wanted regulators to stop Facebook from monitoring its users’ Internet browsing patterns.
Spies, hackers can access your computers via USB devices, experts warn
Simple USB devices such as mice, thumb-drives and keyboards have assumed a new role. They are now the latest tools that hackers would use in destroying personal computers.
IIHS crash test results will make you think twice before buying small cars
The latest round of IIHS crash testing showed that small cars fared poorly in their safety features. Only one car earned a top rating among the 12 cars tested.
New York wants Elmo, Cookie Monster, and other costumed characters out of Times Square
The City of New York is drafting a legislation that would require people wearing character costumes to get a license. The move is to regulate their behavior on the streets.
Facebook decides to kill Gift service
Facebook is shutting down its Gifts shop on August 12. The 2-year old shop will stop selling gift cards for popular businesses such as iTunes and Starbucks.
iPhone 6 will not get sapphire glass, report suggests
The rumor that the upcoming iPhone 6 is sporting the sapphire glass will remain just a rumor. Issues such as lower yield rates and sapphire glass processing have been cited.
Florida man scams Apple store for $309,768, used fake override codes 42 times
A man from Tampa, Florida has been charged with 42 scams that involved Apple stores in 16 different states. The acts led to a total plundered amount of $309,768.
Swatch Touch will feature fitness tracking functions starting 2015
Swatch joins the market for wearable gadgets with its line of plastic watches dubbed as the Swatch Touch. The Swiss company is equipping their latest watch models with electronic functions.
