Articles by Santiago Tiongco
OnePlus Rolls Out Android Marshmallow-Based OxygenOS 3.0 For OnePlus 2
OnePlus has released a working beta of the new OxygenOS 3.0 update for OnePlus 2 users. This beta build aims to point out last minute bugs and glitches before an OTA final version is released.
Forget Passport Booklets: De La Rue Developing Technology That Puts Passport Into Smartphone
A British company has started working on a new technology that could revolutionize the passport. Instead of actually carrying one, the company is looking for ways to process the passport documents through a user's smartphone.
Man Buys Discounted iPhone 6s And Gets A Pancake (Pass The Syrup, Please)
A man in China has reportedly found online a sweet, discounted iPhone 6s deal. Not wanting to pass the chance, he agrees and ends up getting what he had bargained for.
Metal Gear Solid PSN Sale Offers As Much As 50 Percent Discount
'Metal Gear Solid' fans, here’s some big news you’ve all been waiting for: PlayStation has just offered discounts on all Metal Gear titles across various PlayStation platforms. That, and a little human error fans will surely enjoy.
Land Rover Reportedly Plans To Offer A Discovery SVX Version For Extreme Off-Roading
Jaguar Land Rover's new Discovery 5 is scheduled to hit sales this year but reports show a Discovery SVX is underway. The upcoming SVX series will purportedly build upon the Discovery 5's off-road capabilities.
Samsung Outs New Gear S2, Gear S2 Classic Variants In India
Three new variants of the Samsung Gear S2 has been released in India. New apps, games and screen designs have been added as well to give users more choices in personalizing the smartwatch to their tastes.
Authorities In India Investigate $4 Freedom 251 Smartphone Maker, But Ringing Bells Promises To Deliver Units On June 30
The world's first cheapest smartphone is now slowly living up to everyone's expectations: it's too good to be true. A series of court orders have been filed against Ringing Bells, Freedom 251's maker, but the company is not backing down.
Code On The Road: Uber Gamifies Recruitment To Find New Engineers
Uber has added a new feature on their Uber apps for passengers. A little game can be played from the app that targets potential candidates to fill in the engineer spots at Uber.
Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro Ceramic Back Cover Torture Test: How Tough Is It?
In a recent video posted on YouTube, a Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro was made to suffer a stress test. Sharp tools such as keys, hand saws and even a drill were used on the phone.
RollerCoaster Tycoon World Set For March 30 Steam Early Access Launch
Developers of 'RollerCoaster Tycoon World' have decided to release the game on early access to get more feedback in game development. The current version is playable, but there's much to be desired and more to be done.
OLO Turns Your Smartphone Into A 3D Printer (Yes, You Can Print From Your Smartphone)
OLO 3D Inc. has invented a new device that will revolutionize the 3D printing industry with OLO. The device is light, compact, affordable and lets you print using just your smartphone.
‘Grand Theft Auto: 6’ In Early Stages Of Development: No More ‘GTA: Tokyo’ So Where Will It Be?
It has been rumored around gamers and gaming sites alike that a new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ is in the works. Rumors suggest too that the sixth installment of the franchise might take the game’s setting out of the U.S.
Investments In Renewable Energy In 2015 Totalled $286 Billion: UN
A major milestone was reached in renewable energy investments, which was more than double the amount invested in non-renewable resources. Developing countries led the numbers against developed countries.
New Alleged HTC 10 Images Feature Replacement Shell In Black And Gray
After Samsung’s S7 and S7 edge unveiling, HTC grabbed the spotlight with its HTC 10. Leaked images of a replaceable shell in at least black and gray have already circulated around the web.
Mark Zuckerberg Shares Photo Of His 'Most Important Meeting Of The Day' (Hint: You'll Go Awwwwww)
After a hiatus from photos flaunting his baby daughter, Mark Zuckerberg returns to the public eye with Maxima. Holding a milk bottle with his daughter in his arms, Zuckerberg posted a picture captioned as the 'most important meeting of the day.'
Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Hand-Delivers First Oculus Rift VR To Customer In Alaska
Ross Martin received a surprise delivery after signing up for the ‘Oculus Rift VR’ last January. Palmer Luckey, one of Oculus Rift VR’s founders, personally brought the first ever package and delivered it to Oculus’ very first customer.
Tech Companies 1, Patent Troll 0: PTAB Invalidates Uniloc's Patent '216
Tech companies have faced off with Uniloc’s Patent ‘216. Through a case filed out of the federal courts, the tech companies have finally won the battle against one of the biggest patent trolls in history.
Unboxing HTC Vive VR Headset May Not Be As Easy As Opening Any Box: Here's What Comes With It
The HTC Vive VR is packed not just with features that allow access to virtual reality. The VR suite also comes with a formidable number of peripherals.
Smooth Criminal: Meet USB Thief, A Malware That Can Attack Systems Without Leaving Any Trace
Dubbed the ‘USB Thief,' this highly complex trojan may be the sneakiest detected so far. It utilizes self-protecting operations such as encryption, which makes it suitable for covert operations.
Uber Partners With Blade To Provide Coachella Helicopter Rides
Blade partnered with Uber for Coachella this April. Instead of driving, attendees of the music event now have the option of flying there.
French Privacy Watchdog Fines Google $112,000 Over Right To Be Forgotten Issues
Google was fined over another privacy violation complaint from Europe. France wants it to forget, but Google won’t let it go.
Young Buyers In China Love The Cadillac: Report
Cadillac has recently broken ground in China, and young Chinese drivers are the company’s new target market. The luxury car's cutting-edge design and technology and affordable prices are some of the reasons why young buyers in China love Cadillac.
14 Years Overdue: North Carolina Man Arrested For Not Returning VHS Rental
A man from North Carolina was pulled over for a broken brake light. Little did he know that he would be arrested for failure to return a VHS tape he rented almost a decade and a half ago.
‘Battleborn’ Open Beta Available In April For PS4, Xbox One And PC
The ‘Battleborn’ open beta is scheduled to run from April 8 to April 18. Pre-load for the PS4, Xbox One and PC will begin on April 6.
Supreme Court Dismisses Case Challenging Colorado Marijuana Law
The Supreme Court sided with Colorado in the case filed by Nebraska and Oklahoma challenging the state's legalization of marijuana. The two states contend that Colorado’s laws negatively affect their residents.
Chinese Businessman Pleads Guilty In Hacking Case To Spying On US Military
A Chinese national pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal sensitive U.S. military information. This involved several years of hacking into the networks of U.S. defense contractors.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android Marshmallow Update Now Available In India
India just got its Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy Note 5. The contents are virtually similar to last week’s Galaxy S6 update, here are the details.
Twitter Testing Stickers You Can Post On Your Photos
Twitter is planning to introduce a new sticker feature. This will allow users to tweet photos with sticker images, making their posts more personalized and fun.
‘Assassin's Creed,' ‘Dark Void' And ‘GRID 2’ Added To Xbox One Backward Compatibility
A steadily growing number of Xbox 360 games are now made playable on Xbox One. ‘Assassin’s Creed,' ‘Dark Void' and ‘GRID 2’ are three of the latest games added.
Carnival Cruises Will Start Cuba Voyages In May
The Cuban government has approved Carnival Cruises to sail to their country. It will be the first U.S.-to-Cuba cruise in over 50 years.
