Articles by Santiago Tiongco
Dell Steps Out Of Android Tablet Business, Discontinues OS Updates Too
Attention, Dell Venue tablet users: the company will be discontinuing production lines for this device and cease future updates on its firmware. Those looking to invest in Android tablets should also be warned that this market is declining.
OnePlus 3 Shipment To The UK Gets Delayed, Vouchers Sent Out To Compensate
OnePlus has been experiencing hiccups with its recently launched OnePlus 3 flagship, and the latest involves shipping issues in the UK. The company has addressed customer concerns, however, and added vouchers as compensation for the delays.
Google-Supported Undersea Cable Going Online, Expected To Deliver 60 Tbps Of Bandwidth
Google’s latest undersea cable network has finally completed, delivering 60 Tbps of bandwidth between the U.S. and Japan. The project, dubbed FASTER, is a joint effort of the company alongside five major telecommunications companies in Asia.
Raspberry Pi Top Gun Style: AI Triumphs Over US Air Force Pilot In Dogfight Simulation
The future is now as artificially intelligent programs continuously defeat human counterparts in various scenarios. The most recent of these accomplishments saw a computer-controlled program ALPHA completely disintegrate an aircraft expert in dogfight simulations.
Amazon Page Flip Feature For Kindle: Reading E-Books Just Became Easier
If you’ve been missing the physical interactions with a good book — manually flipping through its pages — don’t worry, Amazon’s got you covered. The company recently introduced a new Page Flip feature for its existing line of e-book readers.
'Overwatch' Competitive Mode Goes Live On PC, Heading To Xbox One And PS4 Next Week
The Competitive Play mode for Blizzard’s 'Overwatch' has been released on PC platforms. Console users, on the other hand, will receive the update by next week, though the company did promise to release future patches simultaneously.
How To Print From iPhone Or iPad: Here's A Quick Guide
In case you haven't heard, Apple's nifty AirPrint technology has been built into the most popular printing machines. This tech allows Apple devices, like the iPhone or iPad, to connect wirelessly to these printers and print documents easily.
Brexit Vote Rocks Global Financial Market: What's Next?
In the Brexit referendum held this Thursday, Britain’s public vote officially expressed the wishes of the population to leave the European Union. A series of unprecedented events are expected to occur in the following days.
Apple Discontinues Thunderbolt Display: Apple 5K Display Coming?
Apple has announced that it will not be manufacturing Thunderbolt displays anytime soon, discontinuing its only line of monitor displays. The announcement has led others to conclude that Apple might be releasing a higher-definition model.
Upcoming OnePlus 3 Update Promises Better RAM Management, sRGB Mode
If you recently bought the OnePlus 3, you may have encountered slow performance issues and a somehow lacking screen display. Fortunately, the company behind the handset will be releasing a patch fix that should address such concerns.
New Dropbox Features Make Life Easier For Its 500M Users: Document Scanning, New Sharing Features And Other Productivity Tools
Dropbox will be rolling out a slew of handy features targeting office collaboration and productivity. These include integrations with Microsoft Office applications, document scanning using smartphones, an easily accessible document history log and much more!
Solar Impulse 2 Is First Solar-Powered Plane To Cross The Atlantic
The Solar Impulse 2 recently completed its journey across the Atlantic, making the 15th leg of its journey to circumnavigate the world a success. The 15th stage started in New York on Monday and ended on Thursday in Seville, Spain.
Instagram To Introduce Translation Button Soon
According to a recent post by Instagram developers, a handy translation tool will be gracing the image and video driven app Instagram soon. The feature will appear across all bios, captions and comments to bridge the gap between foreign languages.
Xbox One Deals: 3 Games 1TB Xbox One Bundle For $300 Via Amazon
The Xbox One is currently being offered on Amazon.com in a holiday bundle, including a 1 TB Xbox One, one wireless controller and three exclusive games. The whole package carries a price tag of only $300 with free shipping!
FAA Rolls Out Rules For Small Commercial Drones: What You Should Know
The Federal Aviation Administration has finally issued the first set of rules that covers the flight conditions and limitations for small unmanned aircraft. Taking effect this August, the approved rules will officially mark the dawn of a new drone age.
500,000 US Netflix Subcribers May Cancel Because Of Price Hike, But Here's Why Netflix Is Not Worried
The online media content provider, Netflix, will be rolling out its new subscription plans to all users in the coming months. An estimated number of about 500,000 U.S. Netflix subscribers is expected to opt out from their plans.
How Mark Zuckerberg Protects His Privacy? With Strips Of Tape, Of Course
Mark Zuckerberg’s public status has made him a target of number of hackers and cyber threats. Alongside personal security guards and protection investments, the Facebook owner was recently spotted sporting a new security system.
Simple Yes Or No: Google Prompt Two-Factor Authentication Now Available On Android And iOS
Google’s two-step verification process will be made easier and efficient for users on a busy schedule. The new update will prompt users signing in on a different device with a 'Yes' or 'No' option instead.
Acer Data Breach Affects 34,500 Accounts, Exposes Credit Card Details: What You Should Know
Acer recently revealed that its server was hacked, affecting 34,500 accounts of its consumers. In an advisory dated Wednesday, the company wrote that the hacker gained access to confidential information, enough to commit fraudulent credit card transactions.
Is Google Working On Another Chromebook Pixel Laptop?
Time to get that rumor mill churning again as reports are speculating that the now defunct Google Chromebook Pixel could again see the light of day. Google’s latest job listing may point to a Pixel 3 in the making.
Here Are The Biggest Cyber Threats According To The Commander Of US Cyber Command
A recent interview was conducted to get a glimpse of the government’s role in preventing cyber attacks from occurring. In this interview, the U.S. Cyber Command revealed what it deemed were significant threats to national and global securities.
$400 Million iBooks Settlement: E-Book Purchasers To Receive Checks And Credits On June 21
Updates on Apple’s long-standing antitrust lawsuit reveal that affected parties will be receiving their settlements starting June 21. The case was filed back in 2012, when the company was accused of colluding with publishers to increase e-book prices.
Microsoft PC Sale: You Can Save Up To $1000 On Alienware, Razer Blade, Lenovo, Dell And Other Brands
If you’re looking for the latest desktop and laptop sales online, look no further than Microsoft Stores’ current PC Sale. The company is offering up to $1,000 price cuts off the leading brands in today’s market.
Brexit Is Not A New Drug: Here's What Brexit Is And Why You Should Care
The looming deadline for Brexit votes are drawing closer and everyone in the EU is at the edge of their seats. The results from this poll are expected to affect not only European countries but global nations as well.
How To Protect Your Smart TV From Hackers: Here Are Some Tips
Hackers can now get into your fully secured networks through an unnoticeable and negligible entrance: your Smart TV. Here are different preventive measures to make sure Smart TV vulnerabilities and access points are safely secured from unsolicited hacking.
PlayStation Neo vs. PS4: Should You Upgrade?
Sony recently confirmed the widely rumored PlayStation 4.5, or PS Neo, to be launched alongside its current-gen console, the PlayStation 4. The dilemma now lies in console gamer’s hands: to upgrade, or not to upgrade?
Is The ZenPad Z8 An iPad Mini 4 Killer?
The latest Asus ZenPad Z8, exclusively shipped by Verizon Wireless, is purportedly an upcoming flagship killer. The tablet’s impressive list of specifications has been deemed comparable to the likes of Apple’s iPad Mini 4.
Apple iPhone 7 Rumors: Next iPhone Might Still Come With Headphone Jack
Apple's recent WWDC 2016 concluded without the company providing any hints regarding the release date of its alleged iPhone 7, or any confirmation of the upcoming model for that matter. We’re back on the rumor mill and bringing the latest leak.
iMessage For Android Not Happening: Apple Exec Explains Why
During the WWDC 2016 by Apple developers, the future lineup of Apple products and updates were announced. Sadly, the much awaited arrival of iMessage for Android was not a part of the said announcements.
Verizon-Exclusive Asus ZenPad Z8 Now Available For Preorder: Specs, Pricing Options And More
The Asus ZenPad Z8 can now be exclusively preordered through Verizon, shipping the affordable yet powerful tablet by the end of this month. The tablet’s features are comparable to other leading brands, like Apple’s iPad Mini 4.
