Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Apple iOS Grabs 78.3 Percent Of US Thanksgiving Online Shopping On Mobile, Trumping Android By 360 Percent
Purchases made on Thanksgiving Day are dominated by mobile device users. Apple makes up 78.3 percent of online orders while Android earns 21.5 percent.
Volkswagen Fined In South Korea Over Emission Scandal, Recall Ordered For Cheating Diesels
Volkswagen Korea faces a fine of $12.3 million following an investigation from the country’s Environment Ministry which confirmed the company’s illegal manipulation of an emissions device. The company is also ordered to conduct a recall of more than 120,000 vehicles.
'System Shock' Remake: Old vs. New In First Comparison Screenshots
Night Dive Studios confirmed it is working on a full remake of ‘System Shock.’ While the company wants the game to be a fully reimagined title, it is also committed to keep the game’s original essence, and some comparison shots now offer a glimpse of what's to come.
HTC One A9, Desire 828 Dual SIM Launching Soon In India
HTC announced the launch of its One A9 and Desire 828 Dual SIM handsets in India. While the price is still undisclosed, the company said the handsets will hit the stores in December.
GTA Online Gets 'Running Back' Adversary Mode To Honor Thanksgiving Football Tradition
GTA announced the new ‘Running Back’ Adversary Mode for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 gamers. Inspired by American football, the new mode arrives just in time for Thanksgiving.
Facebook Name 'Phuc Dat Bich' Stirred A Media Frenzy, But Was No More Than A Hoax
After gaining worldwide attention, the man who originally defended the authenticity of his name ‘Phuc Dat Bich’ now admits that his story is actually a hoax. His identity is supported by a schoolmate who reveals that his real name is Thien Nguyen.
Verizon More Everything Customers Get 2GB Of Free Data Per Month For 3 Months To Try Go90
Verizon offers 2GB of free data monthly for three months to More Everything customers who are trying out the Go90 app. The new promo is currently offered for a limited time only.
Audi Pledges To Revise Software For Emissions Control In US To Address Cheating 3L Diesels
Audi promised to revise its emissions control software in a bid to make its vehicles more compliant to the clean air laws in the United States. More than 85,000 vehicles powered by Audi's 3.0-liter diesel engine are said to be affected.
Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 vs. Apple iPad mini 4: Quick Specs Comparison
A lot of things may be laid down as comparison points between the Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 and the Apple iPad Mini 4. Choosing which tablet suits one’s needs better than the other may come easier if one understands some basic specs that each device offers.
Dell Issues Apology For Its HTTPS Mess: It's Not Malware Or Adware, But Here's A Removal Tool
Dell released an apologetic note for its eDellRoot certificate, which poses a security vulnerability. The company also gave out instructions on how to permanently remove the certificate from an affected system.
Samsung Galaxy Tab E Now Available From U.S. Cellular: Options And Price
The Galaxy Tab E from Samsung can now be purchased through U.S. Cellular. Customers can get the tablet either through an installment plan or on a two-year contract.
Exciting News: Xbox Two And PS5 Tipped To Launch Sooner Than Expected
Xbox Two and PlayStation 5 may launch sooner than anticipated with a number of reasons to support the speculation. The latest news suggests that both consoles could launch as early as 2018.
Lenovo Vibe S1 Smartphone With 2 Selfie Cameras Launches in India
Have you ever wished that your smartphone had a better camera for taking selfies? Lenovo has just launched the Vibe S1, its first smartphone that has dual selfie cameras that can take really creative selfies at a professional level.
Opera Max Cuts Data Consumption In Half For Music Streaming Via YouTube Music, Pandora And More
If you enjoy streaming huge media content on your mobile phone but worry about spending too much on data plans as a result, Opera Max has something special in store for you. It now allows you to stream music apps on the go with less mobile data usage.
Highly-Customizable Blocks Modular Smartwatch Now Up For Preorder
People who have a knack for anything that is customizable will surely agree that the Blocks smartwatch is the next best thing that has ever happened to the wearables industry. The device is now available for preorder at the price of $330 with additional charges for shipping.
Rdio Lays Out Shutdown Steps Starting Nov. 23, Following Pandora Acquisition
Thinking on renewing your subscription to Rdio's music streaming service? The company will no longer accept new subscriptions after Nov. 23, adding that all of its users will instead be transitioned to Rdio Free.
Movie Studios To Interrogate Suspects Who Streamed Movies With Popcorn Time
Movie studios are targeting free streaming Popcorn Time users in a deposition that will help them identify film pirates. A particular focus is placed on subscribers who allegedly pirated the Adam Sandler film ‘The Cobbler.’
Apple Releases iOS 9.2 Beta 4 To Developers And Public Beta Testers: How To Download And Install
Apple released the Beta 4 version of iOS 9.2, available now for both developers and public beta testers. The new version is available as an (over the air) OTA update as well as through the Apple Developer Center.
LG Showcases World's Largest OLED Display To Demonstrate Cutting-Edge Tech
LG unveiled the world’s largest OLED display at South Korea’s award-winning Incheon International Airport. It is made up of 140 curved OLED panels that measure 55-inches each, making the final setup stretch up to 43 feet high and 26 feet across.
Sky Q Home Entertainment System Breaks Cover, Aims To Revolutionize The Way You Watch TV
Sky launched Sky Q, a high-end pay-TV service set to rival the likes of Apple TV and Netflix. The service will allow consumers to view both live and on-demand content while also offering access across a number of devices.
How To Enable Two-Factor Authentication For An Extra Secure Amazon Account
Amazon users can now use the two-step authentication process upon logging in to their account. The company launched the new feature in a move to provide an enhanced security measure for users’ accounts.
Oppo Releases Project Spectrum Beta With Near Stock Android To Appeal To Western Markets [Video]
Oppo released a near-stock version of Android, dubbed Project Spectrum, that users can install on their phones. The company also plans to release the latest Android Marshmallow sometime next year.
HTC One M9s Debuts With MediaTek Helio X10 Octa-Core Processor
HTC unveiled a new One M9s variant that comes with a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset. The handset will be available for purchase in HTC stores across Taiwan beginning Nov. 20.
Apple Expands Personal Pickup Service Beyond The U.S., Now Reaching Canada And Australia
Customers in Canada and Australia can now enjoy Apple’s Personal Pickup Service. The move marks the first time that the company is expanding the service to additional countries after making it available in the U.S. for several years now.
Best Apps To Help You Prepare For Thanksgiving 2015: TurkeyTimer, Google Flights, Hotel Tonight And More
Need help with travel and dinner plans for Thanksgiving? Here are the best apps to help you make Thanksgiving a worry-free occasion.
Paid Android Apps Should Get Cheaper As Google Lowers Minimum Price In 17 Countries
Google lowered the minimum price of apps in Google Play Store in a move to expand its user base worldwide. At least 17 countries are affected by the change following a successful pilot launch in India earlier this year.
NVIDIA Offers Free Remote With Shield Android TV
NVIDIA now offers a remote as a free item that customers can get whenever they purchase its Shield Android TV. Customers can take advantage of the offer for a limited time period.
Xbox Live Games With Gold November 2015: Here's How To Get 'Knight Squad' And Other Free Video Games
Xbox Live Gold members can now get more games available for free as part of the Games with Gold program. These include titles such as ‘Pneuma: Breath of Life,’ ‘Knight Squad,’ and ‘Dungeon Siege III.’
Samsung Android Marshmallow Update Roadmap Leaks: Here's When Galaxy Note 5, S6 Edge+, S6 And Other Galaxy Devices Will Receive Android 6.0
A roadmap that shows when the devices from Samsung are getting the Android 6.0 update has been leaked online. The leaked information reveals that the update will come in two phases with a possible third phase to cover unlisted Samsung devices.
Buy Any Xbox One Bundle And Get An Additional Free Game: Promo Runs Until Nov. 21
Is the Xbox One gaming console a part of your holiday shopping list? Now is the best time to snag one as the company is giving away an additional game of your choice for free when you buy any new Xbox One bundle.
