Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Google Doodle Celebrates 100th Birthday Of Claude Shannon, Father Of Information Theory
Google Doodle honored Claude Shannon, the ‘Father of Information Theory,’ on his 100th birthday. He’s also known for inventions such as the rocket-powered Frisbee, a flame-throwing trumpet, and an electromechanic mouse that can teach itself to navigate a maze.
Baker Hughes, Halliburton Terminate $28 Billion Merger Agreement After Failing To Satisfy Antitrust Concerns
The merger between Baker Hughes and Halliburton has been called off following the failure to meet global regulatory challenges surrounding the deal. Halliburton is expected to pay a hefty termination fee to Baker Hughes by Wednesday.
Facebook Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over Stock Scheme To Put Zuckerberg In Control
Facebook faces a class-action lawsuit over its plans to create a new class of shares. The lawsuit claimed the move as an unfair deal and called for a halt on the company’s issuance of new Class C stock.
Beware: Samsung Galaxy S7/ S7 Edge Home Button Prone To Scratches, Gets Easily Damaged
Several users are reporting the home button on their Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge now show some scratch. In contrast, not a single scratch has been reported showing on their handsets' shiny glass bodies.
Updated Apple Music For Android Brings New Features, Including Music Videos
The Apple Music app for Android got a neat new update, live now on Google Play. Music video plyback is the greatest improvement, but other new features are also in the mix.
'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' Collector's Edition Revealed, While New Trailer Boosts The Augments Hype [Video]
‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ has a new trailer that explicitly lays out what players can actually do in the game. The game is set to release on Aug. 23 for Windows, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
First-Person Psychological Thriller 'Asemblance' Ready To Hit PS4 In May: What To Expect [Video]
Psychological thriller first-person game 'Asemblance' is launching in May for PS4 users. It will be the first episode of an expansive franchise, with inspiration credited to a number of TV series that include 'The X-Files' and 'The Twilight Zone.'
US Government Wants To Hide Data Demands: Facebook Says 60 Percent Of Requests Had Gag Orders
On its latest Global Government Requests Report that covers the second half of 2015, Facebook says that government requests for user data had increased by 13 percent. Of the data requests coming from the U.S. government, 60 percent contained a gag order.
Google Play Store Starts Showing 'Contains Ads' Labels On App Pages
Google Play Store now informs users whether the app they intend to download contains ads. Users can now see a ‘Contains ads’ label on the app page, right under the 'Install' button.
Valve Turns On Steam Bitcoin Payments: Here's How This Should Help Users In Emerging Markets
Valve confirmed that its gaming and digital media platform Steam will now accept payments in bitcoin from users. The company added that the new payment feature is made possible through the processing service company BitPay.
Google Swims Deeper In Antitrust Waters, And Not Just In Europe: FTC Widens Android Probe In US
The FTC is expanding its Android probe and has been meeting with companies to gather more information. It has yet to reach a definitive answer and hopes to get some of the EU’s evidence to reach a decision.
Got Mad Cloud Skills? Certified OpenStack Administrator Program Now Available To Help Zero In On Top Talent
OpenStack Foundation launches its first OpenStack Administrators certification program in a move to meet the increasing demand for cloud administrators. Some of its partners in the program include Canonical, Linux Foundation, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Rackspace among others.
Vulnerability In Popular Waze Navigation App Could Let Hackers Stalk You In Real Time
A team of researchers recently discovered a vulnerability in the Waze app that allows hackers to track the user’s driving and location details. Hackers can even go as far as creating fake traffic jams for more surveillance opportunities.
Dyson Moves Beyond Household Appliances To Create Revolutionary Hair Dryer: Meet Dyson Supersonic [Video]
The Dyson Supersonic is a revolutionary hair dryer that combines style and performance in one hand-held device. It is scheduled to hit Sephora stores in the United States in September, but it won't come cheap.
What Makes The HTC Vive VR Headset Tick? iFixit Teardown Takes A Look Inside
The HTC Vive VR headset was the latest device that went through a teardown by iFixit. The teardown revealed that the headset indeed comes with twin AMOLED panels from Samsung and that the lenses seem to have a uniform contour.
Instagram Beta For Windows 10 Mobile Now Open To All, Available For Download In Windows Store
Windows 10 mobile users can now easily download the Instagram Beta app from the Windows Store, as it's now visible to all. Users can now find the Instagram Beta app in the store even without prior knowledge of its URL.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Activity Tracker Gets LCD Display, Physical Button
The upcoming Mi Band 2 from Xiaomi will apparently sport an LCD display. At a conference in China, CEO Lei Jun was spotted wearing the device, which also seems to come equipped with physical buttons.
Apple iPhone Upgrade Program Now Available Online As Well: Trade Up To A New iPhone
Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program is now available to users who want to purchase the latest iPhone devices through the company’s online store. The 24-month installment plan is available when purchasing an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus which also includes AppleCare+.
$92 Meizu M3 Smartphone Officially Debuts With Cool Specs For Its Price: Here's What You Get
Meizu officially announced the M3, which has a base price of $92. The M3 smartphone will have upgraded features that include a 2.5D curve on its 5-inch display and a Mediatek MT6750 chipset.
Revamped AMD Project Quantum Tipped To Rock Zen CPU And Vega Graphics
AMD may finally be able to produce its Project Quantum PC. The rekindled Project Quantum system will reportedly feature a Zen CPU and a next-gen Vega GPU with HBM2.
NASA, FAA Complete Most Complex Drone Traffic Management Test, Juggling 22 Drones At Once
NASA and FAA test site operators successfully flew 22 drones simultaneously in order to assess the former's UTM research platform used in rural operations. The space agency also plans to hand over its UTM research in 2019 to the aviation authority for more testing.
NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden Is Suing Norway To Prevent Extradition To US
Whistleblower Edward Snowden is suing Norway in a bid to secure free passage to attend a local awarding event without the risk of being extradited to the United States. The lawsuit was filed at the Oslo District Court.
5-Inch Motorola 'Affinity' Enters India: Is This The Moto E 2016?
A Motorola device was recently spotted at an Indian import site for R&D testing. While the smartphone was labeled as ‘Affinity,’ its 5-inch display and $78 price point may just qualify for the upcoming Moto E.
PS4 Exclusive 'Uncharted 4: A Thief's End' Gets Exciting Plunder Mode: Check Out The Trailer [Video]
‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ will feature the Plunder mode for the title’s multiplayer gaming. Fans attending the PAX East during the weekend will have the chance to be among the first to try the title at the PlayStation booth.
Acer Iconia Tab 10 Debuts With Four Front Speakers, Full HD MiraVision Display And More [Video]
Acer unveiled the new Iconia Tab 10 that comes with four front speakers, an HD display and various software optimizations. The tablet is set to launch in the UK in June while a global launch is yet to be announced.
iOS Adoption Rates: 84 Percent Of Apple Devices Now Run iOS 9
Apple revealed that the latest adoption rate of iOS 9 has now reached up to 84 percent. Older versions of the company’s mobile OS is now at 16 percent.
Apple Celebrates Earth Day 2016 With New Ad For Green Data Centers: iMessage Renewable Energy [Video]
Apple released a new advertisement, touting its green data centers in time for Earth Day 2016. The new ad showcased the company’s support to renewable energy and how users can show love every time they send an iMessage.
Honda Clarity Series Expands With Fuel Cell, Battery Electric And Plug In Hybrid Models
Honda announced the release of two more vehicles from its Clarity lineup set to hit the roads in 2017. The Clarity Electric and the Clarity Plug-in Hybrid will launch following the release of the Clarity Fuel Cell in late 2016.
Ubuntu 16.04 Hits The Scene, Offers Five-Year Support And More: How To Upgrade
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS is launching for the PC, server and other platforms, offering support to consumers up to five years. Users should be running the current 14.04 LTS version to be eligible for the upgrade.
Huawei Honor V8 Launching On May 10, Rocking Dual Rear Cameras
Huawei is preparing to launch the new Honor V8 at an event that the company teased on its website. The upcoming V8 model could be the OEM’s follow-up device to the Honor 7 version.
