Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Tokyo To Deploy 'Interceptor Drone' To Fish Out Rogue Drones In A Net
The Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo aims to rid the country of suspicious-looking drones in a bid to promote security. The MPD launched the so-called “interceptor drones” that would fly above key facilities such as the office of the country’s prime minister located in Tokyo.
Xiaomi 'Kenzo' Surfaces In Benchmark Database, Could Be Redmi 3
New details on the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 3 appeared online as the handset was leaked in a benchmark test. Packed with 2 GB RAM and Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, the leaked handset carried the codename ‘Kenzo’ in the test.
PlayStation Europe Killer Sale: Buy One, Get One Free
PlayStation Europe announced a number of game titles users can buy and then get one for free. With the promo period set from Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, gamers can use a certain code at checkout for as many times as they like.
Google Pixel C Could Get Split-Screen Functionality, But No Stylus: Reddit AMA
The Pixel team claimed that the new Google Pixel C may get a split-screen feature. The announcement, which was made on Reddit, came a day after the tablet’s launch.
Motorola Confirms Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update For Second-Generation Moto E
Motorola finally added the second generation Moto E to its list of devices that are getting the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. Other devices that were added include the Moto X Force, the DROID Maxx 2 and the DROID Turbo 2.
Facebook Tweaking News Feeds For Poor Connections On Mobile, Offline Comments In Tow
Need to comment on a post, but the connection is poor? Facebook is working on making its News Feed available for offline comment, allowing users to continue viewing content as seamlessly and as quickly as possible.
Microsoft's New Windows 10 IoT Core Pro Could Spell Trouble For Security
Microsoft announced new feature improvements to Windows 10 IoT Core. The company also talked about the release of a Windows 10 IoT Core Pro version which promises more flexibility by being able to defer and control Windows updates.
Hacker Collective Anonymous Wants You To Troll ISIS On Dec. 11
Anonymous declares Dec. 11 as the official ISIS trolling day. The activist hacking group encourages supporters to participate by posting images that mock ISIS, including goat photos that are captioned with reference to the wives of the members of the militant group.
JAB Holding Leads Acquisition Of Keurig For $13.9 Billion
JAB Holding has targeted Keurig for an acquisition with an aim to build a huge presence in all aspects of the coffee industry. Offering $92 per share, the total acquisition price could reach up to $13.9 billion.
Google Flicks On Safe Browsing For Android Users: Here's The Kind Of Protection You Get
Google wants Android users to feel more protected when using the mobile web while allowing them to also save on battery life and data plan usage. This includes making the data as small as possible by the company’s compression team.
Turing Phone Delayed Until Next Year, Company Offers Free Storage Upgrade To Appease Preorder Customers
Turing Robotic Industries announced the delay in shipping of its much-awaited Turing Phone. Customers who have preordered and are willing to wait a few more weeks can receive a free storage upgrade.
Intel Under Fire Over Skylake Processors Damaged By Third-Party CPU Coolers
Intel investigates on an issue with its Skylake processors which showed signs of bending when placed under pressure from third-party CPU coolers. Reports are saying that the chips are not strong enough to withstand too much pressure.
Sony Outs PlayStation Messages For iOS And Android
Sony released the new PlayStation Messages app that will allow PlayStation users to send messages with other gamers who are also on the PlayStation Network. Messages can be sent either privately or to a group of up to 100 people.
Apple Boosts Music Library, iTunes Match Limits To 100,000 Songs
Apple increased the matching limit of Apple Music to 100,000 tracks. Several users have already confirmed that they were able to add over 25,000 tracks to their iTunes Match and iCloud Music libraries.
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Headed To Europe, UK Launch Reportedly Set For January 2016
Samsung is finally launching the Galaxy Note 5 in Europe. The company plans to commence sales in January 2016 among Europe-based customers who are keen on tinkering with the handset’s popular stylus.
iPad Giveaway Prank Wants The Shirt Off Your Back: Terms And Conditions, Anyone? [Video]
Do you seriously read the ‘Terms and Conditions’ before signing a document? If not, you may get yourself into trouble as shown in a recently uploaded video prank.
Microsoft's Cortana Gets Down To Business With New Power BI Integration
Microsoft’s Cortana becomes integrated with Power BI, allowing users to get their answers directly from their business data. Cortana will intelligently reason over Power BI data in order to provide users with ‘data-driven answers’ to their business-focused questions.
Apple's iOS 9 News App Helps Journalism And It's Not Banned In China, Explains Eddy Cue
Apple now has 40 million people using its iOS 9 news-reading app. Currently available in the U.S., the company said that it’s also creating a News app for users in China.
Google Spied On School Kids And Collected Their Data, EFF Alleges In FTC Complaint
The EFF accused Google of collecting information on school kids, a clear violation to the Student Privacy Pledge. The practice was uncovered in the EFF ‘Spying on Students’ campaign.
LinkedIn Revamped Mobile App For Android And iOS Now Available And It Looks Like Facebook
LinkedIn redesigned its mobile app, which is now available to Android and iOS users worldwide. Featuring five main tabs, the new version of the app gives a look that’s reminiscent of Facebook and other popular social media apps.
OnePlus Trade-in Program Makes It Easier To Get The OnePlus 2 Or OnePlus X In India
OnePlus users in India can now trade in their old devices through the company’s OnePlus Experience upgrading program. The new program was made possible through the company’s collaboration with ReGlobe.
AT&T Spiked Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plans, But Prices Are Still Good If You Think About It
AT&T subscribers who have an unlimited data plan with the carrier will have to pay an extra $5 beginning February 2016. The good news about it is that the price hike is absolutely inflation free and comparatively lower.
The Pirate Bay Won In Swedish Court, But It's Not Over Yet: Copyright Holders Want An Appeal
Copyright holders aim to bring their case to an appeal following their disappointment by the ruling made by the Stockholm District Court. The court ruled that copyright holders cannot force Swedish ISP Bredbandsbolaget to block the Pirate Bay and Swefilmer.
ZTE Nubia Z11 With Snapdragon 820 To Launch Simultaneously In US And China
ZTE will reportedly launch the Nubia Z11 smartphone simultaneously in the U.S. and in China. The Chinese maker hopes that the debut of its upcoming flagship will help strengthen its global presence.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Availability Expands, Hits Canada: Pricing And Options
The Xperia Z5 Premium finally landed in Canada. The latest flagship from Sony is now available through local carrier Bell which offers the handset for $299.99 under a contract or $749.99 with no contract.
Oppo R7s Smartphone With 4GB RAM To Hit Europe And US This December
Need a powerful smartphone with a midrange price point? Oppo is launching its R7s smartphone which users can now purchase at its online site and also at Amazon UK, Germany and France.
Nvidia GeForce GTX Holiday Prices: All 900 Series GPUs Get Discounts
NVIDIA offers price drops on all its 900 series GPUs in time for the holiday shopping season. Some of the rebates even range from $30 to $90.
Android Wear-Powered Fossil Q Founder Smartwatch Hits Google Store, But You Can't Buy It Yet
The Fossil Q Founder smartwatch can now be viewed at Fossil where it is currently retailed at $295. The wearable will also become available on Google Store soon.
Samsung TouchWiz UX Could Get Better Optimization With A Little Help From Google
Samsung may just be able to get some help from Google for enhancing its proprietary TouchWiz UI. The two tech giants are rumored to be working together in order to make sure that there are no bugs resulting from the customization.
DJI Boasts $15000 Agricultural Drone For Spraying Crops To 'Open The Next Chapter Of Agriculture'
The use of drones in agricultural industry could earn huge potential growth. DJI is launching an eight-rotor model designed to spray seven to 10 acre-wide of crops land initially in China and Korea before launching in other markets.
