Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Unlocked Smartphone Deals: LG G4 Drops To $350 In US Ahead Of LG G5 Launch
Looking for the best smartphone deal from LG? The company’s G4 handset is now up for grabs at a more affordable price of $350 from B&H Photo.
Google Extending Scope Of Europeans' 'Right To Be Forgotten' Requests To Censor US Search Results
Google will begin polishing its search results in order to extend Europe’s ‘right to be forgotten’ requests across all versions of its website. The initiative comes after the French data protection authority threatened back in September to impose a fine on Google for failing to comply.
$35,000 Tesla Model 3 All Set To Debut On March 31
Are you ready for the $35,000 Tesla Model 3? The company just confirmed that the unveiling is set for March 31, albeit it will take a while longer to deliver it.
Apple Extends iPhone Screen Protector Program To US And Other Markets
Need a screen protector for your iPhone but don’t know how to apply it correctly? Apple announced that iPhone customers can now get their devices screen-protected with the help of well-trained Apple employees at the company’s physical stores.
Trashbot Uses Robotics To Sort Your Garbage For A Cleaner Tomorrow
Dreaming of a cleaner world that has an effective system of recycling its trash? Trashbot is designed with a ‘discerning’ talent in identifying the trash that should be thrown away or that can be recycled.
Meet The Grammycam: Grammy Awards With Built-In GoPro Cameras That Stream The Winner's Perspective
Ever wondered what it felt like to win in the Grammys? This year’s show will feature the Grammycam which will let you witness the annual event from a totally different perspective.
Browser Maker Opera Gets $1.2 Billion Takeover Bid And Wants Shareholders To Take It
Opera got a buyout offer from a Chinese consortium of Internet-focused companies and a number of investment firms. The $1.2 billion deal would allow the Norway-based company to gain access to the companies’ user base, as well as financing support options.
Apple Watch Wearers To Get Express Line At Tommy Hilfiger's Next NYFW Show
Want to be in the priority lane at the upcoming fashion show of Tommy Hilfiger? Apple Watch users are getting an easier and faster way to enter Hilfiger’s next NYFW show, which shall integrate the wearable into the event.
Telstra's Massive Nationwide Outage Is Now Fixed: Service Gradually Restoring
Telstra released a statement assuring users that all of its services are now fully restored following a mass outage that the company blamed on an ‘embarrassing human error.’ Customers are promised to enjoy free data on Sunday as a result of the outage.
Huawei GX8 Now Available Directly Via Huawei US Store
The new Huawei GX8 is now available to U.S. customers through Huawei’s online store. Priced at $349.99, the handset boasts a 5.5-inch display, 3,000 mAh battery, 13-megapixel rear camera, 5-megapixel front camera and Android 5.1 Lollipop among other features.
Cortana Is Witty Enough To Push Back When Sexually Harassed
Cortana will never tolerate conversations that have sexual indications. Microsoft said that its virtual assistant will certainly get mad if the user would start saying things that would expose Cortana to sexual harassment.
Apple tvOS 9.2 Beta 3 Brings App Store Siri Search, iCloud Photo Library, New Dictation Support And More
Apple has released a third beta of its tvOS 9.2 update which brings a number of new features to the fourth-generation Apple TV. These include dictation support, App Store Siri Search and iCloud Photo Library support, among others.
Jeep Super Bowl 50 Ads Honor Rich Heritage Of The Brand
Fiat Chrysler launches two Jeep commercials at the Super Bowl 50 in celebration of the brand’s 75th anniversary this year. With over 1.2 million Jeeps sold in 2015, the company aims to reach more than 2 million sales annually by 2018.
WhatsApp Group Chat Can Now Fit A Small Army
WhatsApp users will now be able to exchange messages with more than 200 people in a group chat. The latest update on the popular messaging service’s chat feature is now available to iOS and Android users.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Get Massive 8,500 mAh ZeroLemon External Battery Cases
ZeroLemon launched massive 8,500 mAh external battery cases designed specifically for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge plus. The new cases are both priced at $59.99 at Amazon.
Google To Counter Radicalization By Serving Anti-ISIS Ads As Results To Extremist Search Queries
Google has planned to launch pilot programs aimed at countering the online influence of extremist groups such as ISIS. Users who will be conducting online searches related to extremism will be shown anti-radicalization links instead.
GoPro Cutting Affordable Hero Line, Gearing Up For 'Connected And Convenient' Hero5
GoPro confirmed it is discontinuing its entry-level Hero line. The company added that it plans to release the Hero5, which is touted as the most 'connected and convenient' camera GoPro has ever developed.
HTC Reports 4Q 2015 Results With Another Big Loss, But Expects To Get Back On Track This Year
HTC announced its fourth quarter 2015 earnings. The company recorded up to $101 million net losses while revenue dropped to 46 percent compared to the same quarter in 2014.
Samsung Galaxy A5 And A7 (2016) Officially Debut In India: Here's What You Get
Samsung officially launched the Galaxy A5 and A7 (2016) in India. Available in black, white and gold color options, customers can get the new models at $433 (Rs. 29,260) and $492 (Rs. 33,260) respectively.
LG G5 Case Offers First Good Look At The Dual Rear Camera Setup
A new case for the upcoming LG G5 surfaced online, giving valuable clues. The design confirms previous rumors that the new handset will come with an all-new dual-camera feature.
Registration Now Open For 2016 Facebook F8 Conference: What To Expect
Facebook announced that its annual global developer conference on April 12-13 is now open for registration. The two-day affair will feature over 40 sessions covering the company’s family of apps and services along with hands-on demos and after party fun.
Apple Pay Availability Tops 2 Million Locations, Soon Adding Chains Like Chick-Fil-A
Apple Pay is now supported in more than 2 million retail locations. The company also announced that other establishments such as Au Bon Pain, Crate & Barrel and Chick-Fil-A will soon be adding support to the payment service.
Want To Buy The 2017 Ford GT? You Will Have To Prove You're Worth It
Ford announced a stringent vetting process for customers who are interested in owning the upcoming 2017 Ford GT. The company aims to build its all-new supercar toward the end of 2016.
Magic Leap Raises Nearly $800 Million In Funding Led By Alibaba To Finish Its Augmented Reality Product
Magic Leap announced new funding from investors led by Alibaba, which allowed the startup to raise almost $800 million. The latest funding round gave the company a valuation of $4.5 billion.
Amazon Kindle E-Reader Getting New Update This Month, Finally Improving Home Screen: Here's What You Get
Amazon released an over-the-air software update for its Kindle e-reader. Book lovers can expect to see a number of changes in their devices, which include a personalized home screen, easier access to popular settings, one tap sharing and more.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Gets Lego Game With 'Exclusive Playable Content' This Year
From the big screen to the world of gaming, Star Wars’ Lego version ‘The Force Awakens’ is finally coming to game enthusiasts in June. Gamers will be able to choose from playing characters such as Rey, Poe, Finn and more.
Google Self-Driving Cars Drive 3 Million Simulated Miles Each Day To Refine The Technology
Can you drive 1 million miles a day? Google’s self-driving cars drive not 1, but 3 million simulated miles each day, equivalent to driving more than 500 times back and forth between Mountain View and New York City.
Nintendo Joins Virtual Reality Hype, Says It's 'Looking' At VR
Nintendo is apparently 'looking' to join the VR bandwagon, as the company expressed its interest in VR during a briefing with its investors. Considering the projected growth of the VR industry by up to $120 billion, it's not hard to imagine why Nintendo would like a piece of the pie.
Google Waze Releases Transport SDK For Apps Like Lyft: Here's How It Benefits Consumers
Google Waze launched its Transport SDK to partners who are seeking to enhance their business using some of the most relevant features of the navigation app. Some of these launch partners include Lyft, 99 Taxis, Cabify and others, and consumers will also stand to benefit.
Uber Alipay Partnership Goes Global To Offer Cross-Border Payment Solution For Chinese Travelers
Uber China customers who are traveling overseas will now be able to pay their fare through Alipay. The payment service recently joined Uber in a global partnership as a way to take advantage of the growing number of Chinese travelers.
