Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Real cheese without milk is possible. Meet the Real Vegan Cheese
A team of biohackers has found a way to make milk-less cheese. Made to have the taste of real authentic cheese, the team claims it’s made from baker’s yeast.
Smart contact lens closer to reality, Novartis' Alcon unit signs agreement with Google
The smart contact lens technology of Google entered a licensing agreement with Novartis. The technology will be used by the Swiss drugmaker’s Alcon unit for ocular medical purposes.
Facebook can make you self-centered, less emphatic: Study
A new study reveals that some popular Facebook features and activities make a person self-centered. It also added that it affects a person’s level of empathy.
Raspberry Pi Model B+ unveiled, comes with microSD card and USB 2 ports
Raspberry Pi Foundation is launching its latest iteration to the open-source computer kit dubbed as “Raspberry Pi Model B+.” The final evolution model will soon have a full version.
Computers at hotel business centers can be used by hackers to steal your data
Hotel guests must be cautious when giving their data in hotels such as email and credit cards. The secret service has confirmed that these data can be stolen through malware.
Line will go public, valued at $9.85 billion: Report
Line Corp, messaging app operator based in Japan, applied at the Tokyo Stock Exchange for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The move is said to value at $9.85 billion.
'Project Cars' Wii U version will not be out until 2015
Slightly Mad Studios is launching “Project Cars” in November 2014. While the game will be available in several versions, the Wii U version will be released in early 2015.
Jaguar Land Rover develops self-learning, intelligent car
Jaguar Land Rover announces its upcoming futuristic car. Billed as a self-learning intelligent car, makers promise the car can help lessen the number of road accidents.
OneNote heads to Android, Microsoft seeks for beta testers
Microsoft is launching the beta version of OneNote for Android users. Details of the new features will be finalized once voluntary feedback from users become available.
Apple brings back iTunes Extras to Apple TV, to iOS 8 come fall
Apple launches the latest version of iTunes Extras that will cater to users of Apple TV. Version for the upcoming iOS 8 is releasing in fall.
Microsoft buys business continuity vendor InMage
Microsoft acquires InMage, a business continuity providing service. The deal will open possibilities to further integrate the company’s Azure Site Recovery service with InMage’s Scout technology.
Man from Colorado diagnosed with deadly pneumonic plague
A Colorado man was diagnosed to have the rare pneumonic plague disease. What makes it disheartening is when the man’s pet is found to be affected just the same.
Prevent Alzheimer's, dementia by participating in moderate exercise and mental activities
A new study suggests that the development in later life of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may be prevented. Mentally enhancing activities and moderate physical movements have been found to be beneficial.
First woman charged with drug assault under controversial Tennessee law
A new mom is charged with drug assault in Tennessee. She is the first person to be charged under the state’s controversial and first of its kind law.
Samsung launches Galaxy App store, offers better customization of gadgets
South Korean company Samsung Electronics is launching its app store with a redesigned user interface. The new scheme will cater to users of phones and tablets.
Mystery Motorola phablet running on Android L. Is this Moto X+1?
A new Android L device has been leaked over the Internet. Rumored to have come from Motorola’s backyard, the device seemed to bear the Moto X+1 specifications.
Amazon requests FAA permission to test delivery drones in Seattle
Amazon seeks permission from FAA to test delivery drones in Seattle. If granted, customers can get their parcels delivered in a short span of 30 minutes in the near future.
GameStop getting involved in game development but not creative process
GameStop puts an end to rumors by announcing its non-involvement in the game development’s creative process. Instead, it will focus on funding video game content to make it exclusive.
Google ON, Google OFF: After John Kerry visit, China service disruption persists
Google services in China persist in its disrupted state. The search engine had a temporary availability when U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry went for a visit.
