Articles by Randell Suba
'Protect yourself:' Julie Ann Horvath leaves Github on alleged gender harassment
Julie Anne Horvath, who has been a stalwart defender of GitHub as a good company where women in the technology industry can work, has left the company. Ironically, she has hinted of gender harassment at GitHub.
'Not us.' IBM denies cooperation with NSA Prism program
IBM has issued a statement that denies the company's involvement in any surveillance program of any government. It has also called for changes to protect business and customer data.
Valve's Steam Controller looks like a flattened Darth Vader (we mean it in a cool way)
Valve has shown off its latest iteration of the Steam Controller Prototype. Warning: It might convince you to move to the "Dark Side."
Hello world? Leaked images of WhatsApp voice-calling feature spotted on the Web
Free voice call soon on WhatsApp? Perhaps the company is on the right track to fulfill its promise as images of a beta version of the messaging app featuring voice calling have surfaced on the Internet.
Give your car a big smile: Emotion sensors aim to lessen incidents of road rage
Road rage kills and scientists in Switzerland have made some progress to change that. They have developed a prototype that in the future can help slow down drivers going through road rage.
Google tweaks search results: Here are the changes
It is constantly changing, consistently improving as Google has claimed before. The search engine company has started experimenting on a new look in delivering search results to its users.
Captain America invades refreshed Skype for Xbox One
Microsoft has updated its Skype for Xbox One and has convinced Captain America to drop by as part of its newest enhancements for the software.
U.S. loosens iron grip over ICANN, adopts global approach
The U.S. has announced that it will be giving up a major role overseeing the Web. It will be passing its responsibilities to the ICANN that is expected to meet up with multiple stakeholders to outline the process that will ensure the smooth transition.
Mommy! Zuckerberg complains about NSA to Obama
Worried about Internet safety and security, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg did ala "Call me maybe" with President Barack Obama to voice his concerns.
Yahoo Yelps: We're bringing reviews to our search engine
Yahoo has tapped Yelp to boost its local searches with reviews with the hopes that consumers will say "Yahoo!" when dealing with local businesses they find through its search engine.
Facebook auto-play video ads finally hits News Feed: buh-bye, Sanity?
Facebook has rolled out TV commercials, oops that's too brutal but rather the social media network has started implementing its new ad product called Premium Video Ads.
Microsoft Windows Phone news roundup: Huawei dual boot Windows-Android phone, Free license to Indian OEMs
Will the world of mobile phone see a "Windroid" handset soon? Reports have surfaced that Huawei is working on dual-boot handsets, and that Microsoft has allowed smartphone manufacturers in India to use its software for free.
New Razer Blade gaming laptops will give you an adrenalin rush
Razer has screamed that it's game for any challenge as it unveiled the Blade and Blade Pro, two of the most powerful gaming laptops in the market Wednesday.
Google search goes dark to escape Great Firewall of China, NSA surveillance
Now you understand it, now you don't. Governments that will try to siphon data out of Google will most likely end up having headaches as the company has started implementing tougher encryption technology to protect its users and their data.
Uh-oh...Samsung spokesman LeBron James tweets epic Galaxy Note failure
Miami Heat star LeBron James has tweeted about a mobile device emergency and must have forgotten he is endorsing Samsung.
Scrabble wants you to decide what words should become legit, OK?
"Ew, I'm taking a selfie, don't be a photobomb!" Three words from that sentence is not accepted in the game of Scrabble. However, one of them can be an official word for it as Hasbro has called for new word nominations. OK? Oh, OK isn't accepted, too.
Experian security lapse have just exposed over 200 mn consumer IDs
The perpetrator of fraudulent activities that acquired sensitive information via an Experian-owned company has pleaded guilty in court. It is not yet clear if the credit bureau will be liable for its oversight.
Flappy Bird may flap its way back to app stores, developer hints
Flappy Bird creator has hinted that the popular game might get ready for a second flight. Will the mobile gaming world have a warm welcome party for it?
This CUPID drone doesn't shoot love arrows - It tases you with 80,000 volts of pure electricity
Chaotic Moon Studios has demonstrated CUPID at the SXSW 2014 and it is far from being sweet. If love can be an electrifying experience, an encounter with CUPID can be quite crippling.
Will SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son's promises move the FTC?
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has delivered a passionate speech why regulators must allow the merging of Sprint and T-Mobile but will the FTC budge?
Ukraine was bitten by sophisticated cyber virus Snake during Crimea tension: Did Russia set it loose?
A cybersecurity firm has revealed that Ukraine has been a target of a Snake malware attacks. While the origin of the said rootkit cannot be pinpointed, everyone's asking, "Who Put-in there?"
Sony and Panasonic unveil Archival Disc: 300GB-1TB optical discs that can last up to 50 years
Sony and Panasonic have announced a new technology that can make Blu-ray discs a thing of the past. However, you might need to wait a year more to see it in real life.
WWW turns 25: What will Internet be like in 2025? Experts peer into the crystal ball
A new research has revealed how experts foresee the influence of Internet in our lives come 2025. There is blend of good and bad things seen by the surveyed thinkers.
Mt. Gox CEO is a fraud and we have evidence: Hackers
Hackers scream "lies" and "fraud" with regard to the bankruptcy declaration of Mt. Gox. Is it possible that Mt. Gox still has the bitcoins?
Laser gun-equipped U.S. Navy ships can take down enemy drones like bugs from the sky
No R2D2 as yet for jet fighters and ships of the U.S. armed forces but the U.S. Navy has revealed that it will be equipping its ships with laser weapon systems and rail guns. Nightmarish reality for the enemies, indeed.
Oops I did it again: T-Mobile irks rival carriers by doubling 4G LTE data for basic $50 simple Choice plans
Even the small player in the telecommunication industry can make it all better for consumers as what T-Mobile has done again with its latest revised Simple Choice plan. Now what can AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer?
Twitter releases patch to fix bug that lets unapproved followers read protected account's tweets
Twitter has plugged a hole that allowed non-approved users to snoop into protected posts of a small number of users.
Google Apps for business lets you earn $15 for each referral
Google has gone on the offensive with a referral program for Google Apps for business. Something's hitting up in the cloud services arena - will Microsoft respond?
Let's talk Android-powered wearables: Google's Sundar Pichai at SXSW
Google has announced at the SXSW 2014 that it will give developers a tool to develop applications for wearable technology devices. Sounds like a "Big Ban" for the wearables industry.
Turning water to wine: Say hello to Jesus-inspired Miracle Machine
At a time of 3D printers, wearable technologies, and the Internet of Things, who would have ever thought the Biblical tale of Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine during a wedding in Cana can take place today? However, this time it's not Jesus who's performed the miracle; this time it is all about science and high-tech gadgetry.
