Mellisa Tolentino

Mellisa Tolentino started at SiliconANGLE covering the mobile and social scene. Over the years, her scope expanded to Bitcoin as well as the Internet of Things. SiliconANGLE gave Mellisa her break in writing and it has been an adventure ever since. She’s from the sunny country of Philippines where people always greet you with the warmest smile. If she’s not busy writing, she loves reading, watching TV series and movies, but what she enjoys the most is playing or just chilling on the couch with with her three dogs Ceecee, Ginger, and Rocky.

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

Watch live : IBM IoD 2013 : what to expect

The IBM Information on Demand 2013 is in full swing at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The event kicked off yesterday and will run through until the 7th of November. Watch our live coverage of the event, with exclusive interviews, right here on SiliconANGLE, or on SiliconANGLE.tv. Watch IBM IoD live!  on SiliconANGLE.tv ...

Open source the Smart Home : Cure app fatigue

This week’s SmartHome roundup features an effort to streamline home automation solutions, a garage door opener add-on that connects via WiFi, and a home security platform that’s added some new perks. Open house   As more and more home automation solutions go to market, the problem of these little devices not communicating with one another ...

OS X Mavericks tips ‘n’ tricks: How to find those missing features

If you’re a Mac user then you might be aware of reports that the new OS X Mavericks is laced with a number of bugs.  This news isn’t actually all that shocking, as new software is rarely flawless – there will always be something that needs to be fixed. As far as updates to popular ...

The digital landscape in China [Video]

China is often viewed as a secluded place, favoring local trade over Western involvement.  Not that Western brands aren’t accepted in China, but in many cases the Chinese people prefer known and familiar brands. It’s a cultural divide that can be difficult to comprehend in a world that’s seemingly shrinking due to established globalization trends. ...

Nokia gets new lease of life, renews patent licensing agreement with Samsung

Samsung and Nokia’s current patent licensing agreement was set to run out by the end of the year, but the Finnish company has just extended the deal for another five years. “This extension and agreement to arbitrate represent a hallmark of constructive resolution of licensing disputes, and are expected to save significant transaction costs for ...

SmartWorld Weekly: Crowdfunding Projects Fuel a Futuristic World

This week’s SmartWorld Series features a smart shower that helps you save on utilities, new fitness trackers, and more crowdfunding projects for cars and you. If you missed this week’s SmartWorld Series, here’s your chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world.  Each week, we round up the best of ...

Nexus 5 vs iPhone 5s: Head-to-head

Google has finally unveiled its latest smartphone, the Nexus 5, which is once again a product of its collaboration with LG Electronics. Google’s top rival in the mobile market is undoubtedly Apple, what with Android and iOS being by far and away the most popular mobile platforms. With the Nexus 5 running the latest version ...

Google releases Nexus 5 and Android KitKat for Halloween

The rumors were true, Google did have a treat for Fandroids on Halloween.  Though it was expected that Google would unveil a new smartphone, platform and smartwatch, only two of the three were officially announced. Android 4.4 KitKat   Google has officially launched Android 4.4 KitKat, its latest mobile platform that promises to deliver a ...

Google Glass accessory store pops up : Will Google unveil new products today?

Glass Explorers were delighted with the news that they can swap their old Google Glasses for a new version later this year, as well as invite three of their friends to become Explorers.  But that’s not all, as Google is said to be gearing up to launch a dedicated online store for Google Glass accessories. ...

Google’s Halloween treat : Uncover all today’s spooky ‘Easter eggs’

You might have already noticed today’s Google Doodle is an interactive animated witch.  There are more tricks to uncover though, but you just have to know the right combination of ingredients to make the right concoction. But that’s not all Google has in store for users today as Google Graph Search provides additional, not always ...