Articles by Menchie Mendoza
People with dementia 60 percent more likely to need pacemaker: Study
A new research has found out that patients suffering from dementia are highly likely to get pacemakers compared to those without the condition. The study has involved over 16,000 people.
Yo creator launches Mirage, takes on Snapchat
A new app from Mobli has just officially launched. Dubbed as “Mirage,” the app is a photo-messaging app that has features similar with Taptalk and Slingshot of Facebook.
Stanford scientists make lithium batteries better for future mobile devices
Researchers at Stanford discovered a new breed of lithium batteries that has longer and more lasting power. The batteries can increase a cellphone’s battery life by two to three times.
Right or left? Lechal smartshoe vibrates to tell you where to go
An Indian company has created a pair of Lechal smartshoes with insoles that can be connected to a smartphone using the Bluetooth technology. Each shoe would vibrate when giving direction.
Pirate Bay goes mobile. Now access torrents using your smartphones, tablets
After almost a decade, the Pirate Bay has finally come up with a mobile version. Designed to cater to mobile users, it features enhanced readability and easier navigation.
Natural Trap Cave in Wyoming will be re-opened to scientists. Here's why everyone is excited
The Natural Trap Cave situated in Wyoming has been found to be a veritable treasure trove of animal remains. After 30 years, scientists are excited for the cave’s anticipated reopening.
River in China turns blood red, shocks locals
A waterway found in eastern China has baffled residents when its color suddenly turns blood red. The reason for the mysterious change in color is still being investigated.
Aston Martin confirms revival of Lagonda... for select Middle East buyers
Aston Martin is reviving the Lagonda badge in time for the upcoming release of the new Rapide S. The four-door vehicle will only be available in the Middle East.
Russia wants to crack Tor, offers $100000 to identify users
Russia is offering $100000 in a bid to identify users of Tor, an anonymous browsing network. The move sparks online freedom issues amid the country’s heightened crackdown on the Internet.
Meet crAssphage, virus living in the gut of millions of humans
It was found out only recently that millions of people around the world may be keeping a newly discovered virus in their guts. The “accidentally” discovered virus has been identified as crAssphage.
OS X Yosemite public beta: Here's what to expect
Apple launches its latest operating system for Mac which will be available as a public beta. It comes with the “Feedback Assistant” app for easier user experience sharing.
Zillow in talks to acquire Trulia for $2 billion: Report
Zillow is gearing up to acquire rival site Trulia. Dubbed as two of the popular U.S. real estate sites, the merger is said to have a $2 billion price tag.
Google Chromecast celebrates 1st birthday and 400 million casts
Chromecast, the streaming dongle from Google, is celebrating its first anniversary. In line with this, Google revealed the dongle’s usage stats and hinted on its roadmap.
Reddit officially launches Reddit Live breaking news tool
Popular site Reddit announced recently that its live update platform is now officially available to all users. The announcement came through a blog post made by Reddit’s Neil on Wednesday.
Social media make people feel inadequate, jealous: Survey
A British survey revealed that almost two thirds of social media buffs feel inadequate and unsuccessful in their lives. At least 1,500 social media users have participated in the survey.
Judge expresses concern on $450 million e-book settlement of Apple
A U.S. judge has shown a deep concern over Apple’s settlement scheme of $450 million. The move is in relation to the company’s pending case on the price-fixing of ebooks.
Apple faces class action lawsuit in California for meal breaks, unpaid wages
Apple is facing charges filed by past Apple employees in its retail services and corporate offices. The lawsuit is now defined as a class action lawsuit after several years of litigation.
Amazon posts $126 million Q2 losses despite sales growth
Amazon.com announced its second-quarter report which revealed that a loss of $126 million had been incurred by the company. The figure is even bigger than what Wall Street had predicted.
You can now download Google Play Store 4.9.13 with Material Design
Google Play’s new Material Design philosophy has just rolled out. The revamp features a visually rich layout with focus on cover art and highly readable icons.
GM issues six more recalls involving 718,000 vehicles
General Motors is recalling 718,000 U.S. vehicles, which were found to have a variety of defects. Find out if your vehicle belongs to the new list of recalled units.
Why do seals love offshore wind farms? Food, of course
A new research has revealed that offshore wind farms are becoming attractive food hunting areas for seals. It’s still unknown whether this will bring positive or negative implications.
Apple MacBook Air EFI update to fix bug causes systems to crash
Apple rolled out the EFI update to fix issues on the mid-2011 model. Some users cited that the update has failed to install while some reported a system crash.
Audubon society tags new Minnesota Vikings home as bird death trap
The National Audubon society wants the Minnesota Vikings to add more safety features to the new Minnesota Vikings football stadium. The request is aimed to save birds from fatal collisions.
Beware: Some Flight MH17 Facebook memorial pages are bogus
The tragedy brought by flight MH17 not only attracted worldwide attention but also inspired “hackers” to capitalize on the event. Their targets are no other than the victims’ kin.
Sprint will offer Google Apps for Business, online training and support
Sprint Corp. will soon be offering Google Apps for Business that would benefit schools and medium-sized businesses. The move is to provide full online support through seamless and cloud-based solutions.
New Google Maps version is perfect for bikers. Here's why
Google Maps’ Android version is releasing an update to its popular maps applications. Dubbed as Google Maps 8.2 for Android, it features a voice-activated navigation mode that can trigger a response.
iPhone 6 sapphire glass front panel subjected to more scratch, torture tests
Apple is launching an updated iPhone version with the tougher sapphire-based screen. The new screen is being tested to pass torture tests that will prove it has scratchproof quality.
Netflix testing Privacy Mode, promises to keep your viewing habits a secret
Netflix is finding a way for users to access its upcoming private viewing mode. The feature would disable showing recently viewed media in the viewing history, Facebook, and recommended titles.
Russia edits Wikipedia entry, blames MH17 crash on Ukrainian military
Family and friends of victims from the MH17 crash are not the only ones enraged by the tragedy. The Russian government showed their reaction by editing an incorrect Wikipedia entry.
SUVs, Crossovers now outsell sedans in U.S.
SUVs and Crossovers are now the most-popular types of vehicle in the US. For the first time, these cars have overtaken the sedans in market share.
