Mellisa Tolentino
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3 gadgets for the Quantified Self : Keep your 2014 resolutions
It’s the start of a new year, and that’s just the time people go out of their way to make new year’s resolutions. There’s always an envious few that stick to their resolutions, but the majority quickly forget their new year’s efforts. How many times have you said that you’ll start losing weight? Start eating ...
AT&T stirs up controversy with ‘Sponsored Data’ plan
Wouldn’t it be nice if your data wasn’t gobbled up by the megabyte every time you streamed videos or used certain apps on your mobile device? If you’re one of those who just can’t get enough data, then you might be pleased to know that AT&T is doing just with its announcement of Sponsored Data ...
CES 2014: Wearable Tech highlights
The Consumer Electronics Show 2014 should be an exciting year for wearable tech. For fashion-forward techies, CES will feature a new TechZone where attendees will get to experience the latest tech offerings from top brands. “From jackets that adjust based on outside temperatures to solar-charging handbags and more, innovations in wearable technology are shaping the ...
Microsoft acquires cloud customer-care service provider Parature for $100M
Microsoft is said to be on the verge of acquiring Parature, a customer-care service provider. Sources familiar with the matter claim that the deal has already been finalized, and will be announced later today, January 7, 2014. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it’s thought to be worth around $100 million. Parature ...
Parrot unveils two new drones at #CES2014
Many companies have already unveiled their goodies even before CES 2014 officially kicks off tomorrow. One example is Parrot, the drone maker, which has just announced two commercially available drones, which somewhat uniquely, can be controlled using a smartphone app available to download on both Android and iOS devices. Parrot’s MiniDrone and Jumping Sumo drones ...
Edible news : 4 concepts for the future of print media
Print media is dying. More people now prefer smartphones, tablets and e-readers to consume their news, books and magazines. According to a recent report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, readers both young and old are now more interested in paying for digital subscriptions than purchasing printed material. The report stated that nine percent ...
Broadcom unveils Wireless Audio SDK + more #CES2014 smart home solutions
This week’s SmartHome roundup features new SDK for Broadcom’s WICED, and new home automation products unveiled at CES 2014. Broadcom’s WICED SDK Broadcom has introduced a new software development kit for its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) portfolio that would allow high-definition audio streaming over a Wi-Fi network. The WICED Audio SDK ...
Android PC debuts @ #CES2014 : Specs for HP Slate 21 Pro + Lenovo N308
Early rumors of an Android-based PC are true. At CES 2014, both Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard unveiled all-in-one PCs running on Google’s Android, not Microsoft’s Windows OS. HP’s going after the business crowd with its new Slate 21 Pro, while Lenovo appeals to the home entertainment sector with the N308. Last April, news surfaced that Android-based laptops or ...
Samsung enters home automation market with Smart Home at #CES2014
Ahead of CES 2014, Samsung has announced its entry into the home automation space with its Samsung Smart Home service. The Samsung Smart Home Service will enable smart TVs, home appliances, and smartphones to be connected and controlled via a single integrated platform. The Smart Home product and logo will debut at this year’s CES, ...
Bump + Flock retire : 5 alternatives + how to save your data
Google is notorious for buying and killing. First it acquires a company, a startup perhaps, for either its talent or impressive technology, then they kill it. It doesn’t always happen right away, but eventually the acquired company will get knocked off. And that’s exactly what’s happening to Bump and Flock. Last September, Google acquired Bump ...