Mellisa Tolentino
Latest from Mellisa Tolentino
Apple announces repair program expansion
Earlier this year, Apple equipped its stores with a machine and tools so iPhone 5 units with damaged screens could be replaced while you wait. The cost for having your screen replaced is $149, cheaper than the $225 fee you pay in its previous program wherein damaged devices are replaced with a new one. This ...
Don’t like Google Helpouts? Try these rival services instead
Google recently introduced a new service, or platform as the search giant calls it, that allows people to ask for help from experts in a video call. people can ask for help with anything from recipes, to DIY projects, and even learning a new language on Google Helpouts. The platform is the fusion of its ...
Top Flash Shops + Apps for the Dapper Dude
Men may cringe at the term “Metrosexual” these days, but that doesn’t mean they want any less to look good. The rise of flash sales sites like Ideeli have been a boon for women of the world, with many launching dedicated sections for menswear as well. And these days, it’s the manlier the better. Beards ...
Moody cars : Future autos can change color based on how you feel
This week’s SmartCar roundup features a color-changing vehicle, an all-in-one security solution for cars and homes, and a smart motorcycle helmet. Chameleon car Toyota’s vision of the future is quite colorful, as it plans to display a color-changing, mood-reading concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show, held later this month. Codenamed Toyota FV2, the car ...
Mobile hotspots compared: Which one’s the best for you?
AT&T launched its first mobile hotspot, AT&T Unite, for its GoPhone, a line of prepaid phones which can be customized with plans and packages. “We’re excited to be introducing new data-only plans and adding the first mobile hotspot to our GoPhone lineup,” said Mark Collins, AT&T Mobility senior vice president of data and voice products. ...
Microsoft CEO: Top 5 candidates shortlisted
Just like in Beauty pageants, from 40 or so candidates, Microsoft is said to have narrowed down its final list to just five candidates. If reports are to be believed, the software giant’s special committee, along with Heidrick & Struggles International Inc., is closing in on its man. But this doesn’t mean that the company ...
Key hires + tech behind Pinterest’s global expansion : UK, France + Japan
Though Pinterest has yet to generate money, it has caught the eye of big investors, strategic partners, and has even managed to snag key companies with the purpose of improving its personnel and underlying technology. Proof of how well Pinterest is doing is the recent $225 million Series E round of funding led by Fidelity ...
When will you die? Tikker helps you take on the Grim Reaper
This week’s Quantified Self roundup features a watch that counts your remaining years of existence, a scale to weigh your sleep, and a web app that connects all your wearable tech gadgets. Tikker Ever wonder how long you have until you’re six feet under, or your ashes are trapped in an urn? Wouldn’t it be ...
Who wants help from Google Helpouts?
How much would you pay to be ae to talk to an expert and ask them for help with a DIY project or a meal that you’re cooking? For Google, the price depends on the topic or the person answering your query. If you haven’t heard, Google has launched a new platform that aims to ...
Who is John S. Chen? Is he the man to save BlackBerry?
For those who are following the fate of BlackBerry, they may know John S. Chen as the company’s executive chairman and interim CEO. He was the one who brought Sybase back from the grave, but aside from that, most people really have no clue as to who Chen really is and what made him the ...