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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.

3 Ways Fashion Makes Tech More Curious for Girls

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 8, 2013

The fashion world is often considered a female-dominated industry, while the tech world seems most appealing to males. That view may seem sexist, but it’s the prevailing stereotype of the day. Only now, the…

Track Your Kids with FiLIP – the Smarwatch for Kids

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 8, 2013

These days, you’ll think nothing of kids below 10 years old tapping on a smartphone. It’s not their parent’s smartphone, it’s their very own smartphone. Some see nothing wrong with this as it helps…

iTunes Radio Prepping to Go Abroad as Beats Music Gears Up for Launch

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 8, 2013

The launch of iOS 7 gave birth to Apple’s own music streaming service. Though it’s something music-loving fanbois are quite excited about, only those in the US are enjoying the service for now. But…

Dell’s Mojo is Back? Venue 11 Tablet vs. iPad, Surface + More

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 7, 2013

Many thought that Dell was done with the whole mobile sector after several failed attempts on both the Android and Windows Phone platforms. But the market continues to trend towards mobile, and despite Dell’s…

Ninjas and Robots Invade Your Smart Home

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 7, 2013

This week’s SmartHome roundup features a ninja that controls your smart home, a robot that keeps it clean, and a cube that entertains your furry pals while you’re out. Ninja Blocks Ninjas are…

Apple Publishes Tricks and Tips to Alleviate iOS 7 Motion Sickness

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 7, 2013

Many iPhone users who’ve upgraded to iOS 7 aren’t too happy with the changes. Some see it as something a pre-teen would use, while others are getting motion sickness, feeling nauseous and experience other…

Nexus 5 Leaked Service Manual Unveils Specs, Chips + More

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 7, 2013

Here’s a treat for Google fans: leaked specs of the upcoming Nexus 5. In the past weeks, there have been rumors that Google is gearing up to reveal the next Nexus smartphone in time…

Top Tips to Keep Your iPhone Battery From Dying

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 7, 2013

Smartphones are getting more powerful which means there are more things they can do, plus the graphics make it hard for us to stop playing games or watching videos on the damn things. The…

Twitter Timeline : From Jack to IPO

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 4, 2013

Microblogging service Twitter is going public and no one can stop it. In the process of filing for an IPO, Twitter’s obligated to release some facts and figures that may otherwise have never been…

SmartWorld Weekly: New Smart Home Solutions, Cools Toys + More

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 4, 2013

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 apps and services for…