Articles by Regina Festin
LOOK: Xiaomi Bendable Touchscreen Display Impresses In This Video
A video has been making the rounds online showing a user browsing through different apps on a smartphone with a bendable touchscreen display. The device is running on Xiaomi's latest operating system, the MIUI 8.
Introducing Jamboard: The High-Tech Whiteboard From Google
Google has been unveiling different devices recently, starting with the release of its Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones. And it looks like the company won't be stopping there as it has just announced its digital whiteboard, Jamboard.
Facebook Relaunches Safety Center In 50 Languages To Curb Bullying And Promote Safe Sharing
Facebook has released an updated Safety Center and Bullying Prevention Hub aimed to help its users properly set up privacy control settings. Additionally, Facebook will work with 60 organizations to address cyberbullying.
PS4 Pro vs Xbox One Scorpio: Which Console Will Emerge The Most Powerful?
Sony's PlayStation 4 Pro is set for a November 2016 release with almost the same price tag as the standard PS4. Microsoft's Xbox One Scorpio, on the other hand, is coming in 2017, but other details are still to be confirmed.
Smartwatch Sales Down By More Than Half In The Third Quarter Of 2016
Smartwatches may have caught the public’s attention in previous years after its worldwide release. But it seems the smartwatch industry now is a thing of the past, following a decrease in overall sales in the third quarter of 2016.
Instagram May Help Save Lives With Suicide Prevention Tool
Instagram is rolling out its own suicide prevention tool in the hope of saving lives. With the new tool, users can choose to talk to a friend, or contact a helpline to receive aid.
Google Pixel Underwater: Test Shows Phone By Google Lasts 30 Minutes Submerged In Water
Google confirmed that its Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are rated IP53 in terms of dust and water resistance. Being only able to resist most dust particles and light water, can a video invalidate the IP53 rating?
Qualcomm Modem vs Intel Modem: iPhone 7 With Qualcomm Modem Offers Better Cellular Connectivity
A test comparing two variants of iPhone 7 devices showed that the iPhone 7 with the Qualcomm modem performs better in terms of cellular connectivity than iPhone units with the Intel modem. Both versions fare worse under low signal conditions than other smartphones.
Samsung To Invest $296 Million In India Expansion: Noida Plant To Double Manufacturing Capacity
Samsung Electronics will pour $296 million into expansion plans in Uttar Pradesh in India. The venture will double the company's manufacturing capacity, provide jobs to more citizens and give bonafide individuals free Samsung smartphones.
Huawei Honor 6X Packs Dual Main Cameras For $150: Preorders Now Open In China
Huawei's smartphone launch continues as the Chinese firm announced its latest midrange phone, Honor 6X. It bears a striking similarity to the Honor 8 and Huawei P9 but with a cheaper price tag.
Netflix To Invest $6 Billion On New Shows
After a disappointing second quarter, Netflix is seeing a boost in profit in the third quarter. The streaming and video on demand company is set on investing $6 billion on original shows this year.
Driving With Autopilot On Safer Than Going Without It: What The Statistics Say
Tesla has been under fire lately since the fatal car accident in autopilot mode. This incident sparked debates worldwide and caused organizations to question the autopilot mode's safety in various conditions.
How To Make The Most Out Of Lock-Screen Widgets On iOS 10
Widgets is a cool new feature that Apple introduced in iOS 8 and upgraded in iOS 10 to make it more functional. Now, a growing number of third-party developers are including this nifty feature in their own apps.
These 10 iPhone Apps Are Up For Grabs For Free
This is a list of paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their respective developers. Download them now while there is still time!
Lenovo Yoga Book Review Roundup: Is The 2-in-1 Tablet A Game Changer?
Lenovo's Yoga Book is a sight to behold with specs that are perfect for light to average laptop users. Despite areas that are lacking, the 2-in-1 tablet has some excellent features that are worth considering.
How One Virus Stole Deadly Black Widow Spider DNA That Codes For Venom
What could it possibly mean when a bacteria crosses borders and infects a virus that is only found within the arthropod kingdom? A pair of scientists discovered this unusual phenomenon and is continuously studying the results.
San Antonio Police Under Scrutiny For Wearing Donald Trump 'Make America Great Again' Caps While In Uniform
A number of San Antonio Police Department officers who were seen wearing hats with Donald Trump's campaign motto 'Make America Great Again' will be facing disciplinary actions for failing to adhere to the department's policies.
Amazon Holiday Season Hiring: 120,000 Temporary Workers Needed
As its rival U.S. retailers are planning to scale back on holiday workers this year, Amazon announced that it will be hiring more than 120,000 workers for the holiday season.
Google Photos: 4 New Features Help 'Relive' Special Moments And Fix Sideways Photos
Google is adding four new features to its Google Photos app to help users rediscover and relive their fondest moments. The update also lets users fix image orientation, create GIFs and highlight recent stories.
Kodak Is Reborn Thanks To A New Smartphone, Super 8 Digital Camera And Photo App This Year
Kodak is a pioneer in cameras and imaging products, and when we hear the name Kodak, we think photography, film and prints. Are we now to equate Kodak with smartphones and mobile apps this year?
US Elections 2016: This New Facebook Messenger Bot Can Help You Register To Vote
Non-registered voters can now easily get help with their registration process by chatting with GoVoteBot, a tool developed by Ad Council and integrated into Facebook Messenger.
Galaxy S7 vs iPhone 7: Which Smartphone Camera Wins In A Blind Camera Test?
Which one between the Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 has the better camera? Putting two great smartphone cameras to the test, a blog let users choose photos that they think have the best quality - without knowing which device shot which photos.
Raspberry Pi Introduces Raspbian PIXEL: How To Update
The latest Raspbian operating system ships with the Raspbian PIXEL desktop, RealVNC, Chromium, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controls, and an overall user interface redesign apart from bug fixes and system improvements. Here's how to update to the latest OS.
SpaceX vs United Launch Alliance: Theories That SpaceX Was Sabotaged Are Surfacing
Theories of a United Launch Alliance-initiated sabotage now carry weight, following the rocket explosion of SpaceX's Falcon 9 during a launch test last month at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
iPhone 7, 7 Plus Camera Test: Richer Details Even In Low Light
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus may look similar to the last two generations of iPhones but their features stand out from their predecessors. All thanks to water resistance, a longer battery capacity, taptic home button, and dual lens camera.
Hurricane Matthew Pummels Through Haiti And Florida Coast
Hurricane Matthew hit the Florida coast early Friday, causing trees to topple and power lines to go down. Airline schedules and power outages are affecting more than half a million people on the southern coast.
'Phone By Google' Branding Shows Google Taking Full Credit For Pixel, Pixel XL Smartphones
Google's first standalone phones are officially here! Branded as 'Phone by Google', the company is taking full credits of the Google Pixel smartphones despite being built by Taiwanese company HTC.
Google, Microsoft, Apple And Facebook Deny Spying On Emails And Other Messages
While Yahoo is under scrutiny following its confirmation of email spying, as well as a massive data breach of its system in 2014, Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and Apple deny any surveillance of their users' email accounts and other messages.
Remembering Steve Jobs: A Lookback At The Apple Cofounder's Legacy
On this day five years ago, the world bid goodbye to a genius who imprinted on our memory more than just his name but his legacy: Apple. The world remembers the death of Apple CEO and innovator Steve Jobs.
Yahoo Newsroom Will Allow You To Promote Your Own News
Yahoo rebands current app as Yahoo Newsroom in the hopes of becoming more social. This news-centric app aims to make it easier for users to discover and share news stories and mingle with other users.
