Articles by Menchie Mendoza
Bosch Joins Internet Of Things Race With New IoT Cloud Service
Bosch joins the cloud computing bandwagon by becoming a full service provider for connectivity and the Internet of Things. The company aims to have all of its electronics IoT- enabled through IoT Cloud by the year 2020.
Waze 4.0 Hits Android, Sporting A Fresh New Look: Live Now On Google Play [Video]
Waze 4.0 is now available for Android users. The newly-released version delivers a brand new look, enhanced driving experience, a faster way to share ETA, easy access to frequent destinations and a whole lot more.
Chrome For Android Gets Neat New Update With Version 49: What Does It Bring?
Google launched the new Chrome for Android version 49, which promises to bring enhanced background sync, nearby smart beacons notification, new APIs and more. The latest update is expected to be available in less than a day at Google Play.
YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen Launches 'Nom' Live-Streaming Platform For Food Videos And Cooking Shows
New live-streaming site Nom features food videos that cater to foodies, recipe buffs and cooking fans. Users can also run their own live cooking shows and share their personal gourmet experiences through the site.
Kim Kardashian's Mobile Game 'Hollywood' Rakes In $80 Million, So Maybe That Can Help Kanye
Mobile game ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ earned $80 million in revenue in 2015. Famous celebrity and game inspiration Kim Kardashian turned to Twitter to announce the game’s phenomenal success.
Sorry, Guys: Xiaomi Mi 5 Is Not Headed To Europe Just Yet, That Polish Listing Is Fake
Xiaomi denies the current rumor that it is launching the Mi 5 flagship in Europe. According to the company, the announcement found on a Xiaomi site in Poland is not authentic.
NYC Equipping High-End MTA Buses With Charger Ports And Wi-Fi For Modern Public Transportation
NYC is adding more than 2,000 buses to its current fleet by the year 2020. The new buses will come equipped with free Wi-Fi and USB charging ports, along with digital screens for providing users with valuable information.
Skype Is Ditching Its Smart TV Apps Because People Prefer Mobile Even In The Living Room
Skype announced that it's killing its Smart TV app. Starting June, the app will stop getting support and updates, and TV manufacturers may remove Skype from some or all of their TV models.
Blizzard Officially Confirms 'Overwatch' Release Date And Open Beta Early Access In Early May
Blizzard confirms that ‘Overwatch’ will be released on May 24, while the game’s open beta will run from May 5 to 9. Those who preorder the title will have early beta access on May 3.
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Officially Hit India: Pricing, Release Date And All You Need To Know
Samsung officially launched its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge handsets in India. The latest Galaxy models feature the Samsung Exynos 8890, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 SoC and IP68 waterproof rating among others.
Opera Mini For Android Gets Enhanced Video Playback To Become 'The Fastest Browser For Video'
Opera Mini brings a new enhanced video feature to users of Android devices. With the latest update, users can now enjoy uninterrupted playback and minimized video loading delays while saving more data.
These Are The Worst Phone Owners In The US, According To Verizon
A new survey revealed how phone owners in the U.S. have broken or lost their devices. While some reasons are acceptable, there are a number of instances when the reasons for breaking or losing the device are simply unthinkable.
Mind-Boggling Web Code Offers Just A Glimpse Of What It's Like To Read With Dyslexia
A developer posted a Web-based reading that simulates how people with dyslexia see letters in written text. The JavaScript-generated effect shows letters jumping around, making it harder to concentrate on each word.
BASF Shares Tank Following Reports That It's Mulling A Counter-Bid For DuPont
Shares in BASF reportedly fell when news about the company’s mulling a counter-bid for DuPont was revealed. Dropping at 2.3 percent lower, the market reaction is an intriguing mix of skepticism and anxiety on BASF’s possibly expensive bid takeover race.
Google Project Loon To Connect Remote Parts Of India Through Telcom Partnerships And Internet Balloons
Google is in talks with a number of telecommunications companies in India to gain service provisions for its plan to launch Project Loon. The company sees the project as a way to provide Wi-Fi service to remote areas in the country.
Facebook Messenger Will Soon Welcome Publishers: Report
Facebook plans to make its Messenger available to publishers who want to share content using the platform’s chat bots. Apart from sharing content, publishers will also be able to share links of the story’s full version to their website.
Apple Pay Scores 27 More Card Issuers In US, Including Regional Banks And Credit Unions
Apple Pay added more than 20 credit card issuers to its current roster of companies that have cards supporting the mobile payment service. Additionally, Apple is also establishing partnerships with more vendors to increase the availability of the service.
HTC Confirms Unlocked One A9 Will Not Get Verizon Support, Offers Refunds
HTC confirmed that the One A9 handset is not getting Verizon support. Customers who purchased the handset through the company’ site can get their orders refunded and can even purchase upcoming and current HTC handsets at a discount.
Mario-Centered Nintendo Land Set To Open By Tokyo Olympics
Nintendo Land is coming to Universal Studios Japan in time for the 2020 Summer Olympics. The $350 million deal will include multiple Nintendo attractions along with shops and restaurants which will be housed on the left side coming from the park’s main gate.
'Quantum Break' DLC? Don't Hold Your Breath, Remedy Has Other Ideas
Remedy said it has no plans to release a DLC for ‘Quantum Break.’ However, the developer confirmed that there are a number of ideas that will be discussed on the game’s future expansion.
Amazon Echo And Nest Play Nice To Have Alexa Set Your Thermostat
Nest thermostat users will soon be able to adjust their temperature settings by simply giving out commands to Amazon Alexa. Some of these commands include setting the bedroom thermostat to a certain degree and telling the thermostat that the user feels too hot.
Former Homeland Security, NSA Chiefs Are Apple's Powerful New Allies Pro Encryption
Apple found two supporters on the company’s stand on encryption technologies. At the RSA conference held in San Francisco, former Homeland Security head Michael Chertoff and former NSA head Mike McConnell expressed their support for the technology in the discussion panel at the conference.
Sony Announces 'Future Lab Project' Ahead Of SXSW Conference, And It Wants Your Input [Video]
Sony is launching a new research and development initiative where it plans to share concept prototypes with users and refine them further through feedback. Dubbed ‘Future Lab Program,’ its first project will be demonstrated at the upcoming SXSW event.
You Can Hijack Even Fancy Police Drones Worth Thousands Of Dollars, Warns Hacker
A security researcher revealed that government-owned drones can have serious security vulnerabilities that will make them prone to hacking attacks. These vulnerabilities seemed to be independent from whether the drone is of the expensive type.
Apple Car Plans Are An 'Illness' Says Sergio Marchionne: Just Leave Car Making To The Big Boys
Apple may be seriously planning to build its own car, but Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne believes a collaboration with carmakers is the company's best move. Marchionne gave his statement at the Geneva Auto Show when asked by journalists.
Hot Deals On Samsung Devices: 3-Day Sale At Best Buy Brings Neat Discounts
Are you in the market for Samsung devices? Head over to Best Buy where you can find great deals on a number of Samsung products that include HDTVs, laptops, monitors, smartphones and more!
Steam Is Tweaking Its Bundles Pricing, So Here's How It Plans To Save You Money
PC gamers who already own some of the titles in a bundle will now be allowed to pay only for the items that they don’t have in their account yet. Valve explains that the new bundle pricing scheme should encourage more purchases from the users.
Fifth OS X 10.11.4 El Capitan Beta Hits The Scene: Live Photos Support In Messages And More
Apple released the fifth beta of OS X 10.11.4, which developers and public beta testers can now begin testing. The release came just a week following the seeding of the fourth beta version.
'Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition' Finally Hits PC, Now Out For Windows 10
‘Gears of War: Ultimate Edition’ launched for Windows 10 with a bunch of new content features. These include five campaign chapters, the Deluxe Weapon Skin Pack and 11 multiplayer characters as bonus.
Moody's China Credit Outlook Is Now Negative Over Reform Woes, Fiscal Risks And Debt Concerns
Ratings agency Moody’s gave China a downgraded credit outlook of ‘negative’ from ‘stable.’ The company suggested that a capital outflow moderation and reform advancement can bring back the nation to a stable standing.
