Articles by R. Padla
Humans blamed for melting glaciers in new study
Humans are to blame for the melting glaciers. Researchers now have data to back up claims and prove that humans caused the rapid melting.
NICE did not play nice by rejecting prostrate drug Abiraterone
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has ruled out that the drug Abiraterone cannot be taken before chemotherapy. Critics are saying the process of drug approval is flawed.
Dolphins and whales squeal to express delight
Bottlenose dolphins and belugas whales were observed to do victory squeals as expression of delight every time a treat is given. The sound emitted is similar to giggles of children.
Jaguar Land Rover recalls more than 40,000 SUVs for air bag issues
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling more than 40,000 vehicles across the United States, U.S. territories, and Canada. No accidents have been reported but there is a problem on the software system that detects whether a person is on the passenger's seat.
Tensions high in Missouri, police use tear gas to control protesters
Protests at Ferguson, Missouri are still not over. There have been nightly demonstrations in the city since the shooting of Michael Brown last Saturday.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha sports metal frame, runs on Android KitKat
Samsung finally unveiled the Galaxy Alpha. The phone impresses with its stylish and slim metal-build. Android KitKat phone will be available in five color variants.
Comcast, TWC sponsor expensive dinner for FCC commissioner. Hmm the smell of conflict
FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn will be honored with a "diversity advocate" award at a dinner for the Walter Kaitz Foundation. Time Warner Cable and Comcast are sponsors of the said event.
Gamescom 2014: BioWare announces next RPG 'Shadow Realm'
Electronic Arts BioWare has unveiled a new RPG entitled the Shadow Realms at the Gamescom 2014. Players can choose to play as the enemy Shadowlord or against it.
Amazon swipes Paypal, Square with 'Local Register' card reader
Amazon introduces a new secure card reader and calls it the Local Register which is similar to PayPal and Square card readers.
Is 'Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare' multiplayer just a Titanfall clone?
The new "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" trailer showcases what gamers can expect but as early as now, it has received criticisms that it is very similar to "Titanfall." What do you think?
Microsoft’s Computer and Gaming Hardware revenue up by 49 percent
Microsoft's computing and Gaming Hardware jumped by 49 percent primarily due to sales of Xbox One. This is contrary to earlier reports that Microsoft suffered losses amounting to $400 million because of its gaming console.
Samsung Galaxy Alpha leaked image hints of full specs
Samsung's next high-end smartphone is the Galaxy Alpha. Here is a leaked image of the soon-to-be-unveiled smartphone's full specs.
Protest against shooting of unarmed black man turns to looting in Missouri
Shortly after Michael Brown's shooting, people were causing riots everywhere in St. Louis County. People were protesting against the shooting of the 18-year-old black teenager.
Tesla Model S innovative but has glitches, flaws: Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports says Tesla Motor S is best-reviewed car of the year. The vehicle has gained praises but there were still reports of small glitches.
UK-based startup Optalysys promises optical processors for supercomputers coming in near future
New UK-based startup Optalysys raised money to start a superprocessor. The Optical Solver Supercomputer could soon be available and affordable in the market, operating at 9 petaflops.
Windows Phone Store now with over 300,000 apps, games. Ho-hum
Windows Phone Store reaches a new milestone as more than 300,000 apps are now available for download. Developers are encouraged to make more apps for Microsoft’s very own mobile platform.
BMW chops prices of 2,000 car parts amid China antitrust investigation
BMW is slashing off prices of 20 percent of more than 2,000 spare parts in China. It's an active response to the National Development and Reform Commission's complaints.
China subjects Microsoft, Accenture offices in antitrust probe
Microsoft's offices in four locations were recently raided in China by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC). This is in relation to suspected violations in the country.
Surface Pro 3 available in 25 new markets starting Aug. 28
Microsoft is releasing the Surface Pro 3 tablet in 25 new markets after its success in Japan, Canada, and the United States. No report on how many units have been sold though.
Hong Kong tycoon may sue Google for using word 'triad' on autocomplete
Albert Yeung Sau-shing is filing a lawsuit against Google Inc. for showing search engine suggestions that are defamatory. A search of his name adds the word 'triad' which refers to a crime group in Hong Kong.
U.S. investors will pour $14 billion to African market
President Obama had announced that the United States will invest $14 billion to different industries in Africa. This effort is to improve different sectors in the African region.
BMW reports 26 percent jump in Q2 profit, thanks to strong sales in China
BMW saw a 26 percent increase in profits last 2nd quarter. Sales in Europe are still recovering but the car maker's success is due to good sales in emerging market China.
BlackBerry completes restructuring, CEO turns eye to potential growth
BlackBerry's restructuring process is almost over. CEO John Chen wants to focus on mobile security and software. It recently made plans to acquire German encryption firm Securesmart.
China regulators ask Microsoft to respect, cooperate with antitrust probe
Microsoft was told not to interrupt SAIC investigations. The software company is being accused of going against the Chinese government since June last year. The issues could also be related to former NSA employee Edward Snowden's revelations.
Thousands stranded, one killed by summer storm in California
Flash Floods in Southern California leave one dead and thousands stranded. Several warnings were given all throughout Sunday and government was quick to respond and send out rescue operations.
U.S. spying a big hurdle for journalists, hurts press freedom
U.S. government surveillance is a big problem for lawyers and journalists. The two groups joint forces to review the issue and pointed out steps to keep things more secure.
Zillow grabs Trulia for $3.5 billion in stock. How will it affect home search, prices?
Zillow acquires rival Trulia in a deal that is expected to be finished by 2015. The two websites are leaders in the real estate online listing business.
Samsung delays roll out of Tizen-powered smartphone
Samsung postpones launch of Tizen phone in Russia. Developers need more time to finish the new mobile platform that would start a new ecosystem of inter-connected smart devices.
Apple rolls out updated Retina MacBook Pros with faster Haswell chips
Apple has updated the MacBook Pro with Retina Display line. No significant change on pricing but the models have been given a significant hardware boost.
London mayor promises 5G Internet access by 2020
5G Internet will be available in London by 2020 as promised by Mayor Boris Johnson. This is one part of the Infrastructure Plan for London project.
