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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.

Apple Halves iPhone 5c Production, Recruits BlackBerry Workforce

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 11, 2013

Are iPhones no longer the apple of consumers’ eyes? In a report from C Technology, the site that leaked photos of the latest new batch of iPhones before they were officially unveiled by Apple,…

Slimmest Portable Speaker, Smallest GPS Tracker + More

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 10, 2013

This week’s #SmartDevice roundup features the market’s self-proclaimed slimmest Hi-Def Bluetooth speaker, an Indiegogo project that aims to keep all your valuables in check, and a water bottle that lets you know if you’re…

Twitter for Non-Humans : TV is Just the Beginning

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 10, 2013

Twitter may have found the perfect partner for TV domination with Comcast, launching a Twitter Command to watch or record a show just by tweeting. Such non-verbal commands are the perfect way for Twitter…

Protect Against “Silicon Valley Syndrome” With Cool Gadgets & Health Tips

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 10, 2013

Experiencing back pains? A knot in your neck that never seems to go away? Eye strain? Is there something wrong with your spine or is it just because you’re spending hours on end with…

What’s in Store for the Future of SDN? |#ONUGFall2013

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 10, 2013

The ONUG event (Open Networking Users Group) for Fall 2013 is all set for October 29 and 30, bringing together a range of organizations and individuals interested in the world of networking. The sector has undergone…

5 Ways Big Data Can Cure Healthcare

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 9, 2013

Big Data encompasses much of our lives, whether you are aware of it or not. It’s there when you use social sites like Facebook and Twitter, the enterprise is using it to better understand…

Removable SIMs to Appear in Audi SmartCars + More

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 9, 2013

This week’s SmartCar roundup features removable SIMs for cars, more self-driving car pledges, and an acquisition to boost the connected car market. Audi hints at removable car SIMs Audi USA President Scott Keogh…

Samsung Launches New Phone Despite Product Ban in the US

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 9, 2013

As many will have expected, the US President has decided not to grant a South Korean company the same favor it granted an American company. Back in August, President Barack Obama vetoed a product…

New iPads, Mavericks and Mac Pro to Launch on October 22

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 9, 2013

Apple is all set for another round of product launches later this month, and consumers are likely to see new iPads and Macs this time around. Previous reports stated that Apple would be holding…

Sense-U Monitors the Old and Young for Safety + Posture

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 8, 2013

This week’s Quantified Self roundup features an all-in-one tracking device, a smart bracelet, and an app that helps you get motivated in your journey to a healthier you. Sense-U This little device does…