Mellisa Tolentino
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How Your Mood Affects the Self-Quantified Revolution
There are numerous apps, gadgets, and services available today that helps us keep track of our activities, lose weight, get fit, or sleep better. But some researchers claim that these quantified self trackers will provide even more meaningful data if they’re able to track a person’s emotions. For example, you are sad because you broke ...
US Military Develops 3D Printed Human-On-A-Chip For Chemical Weapons Research
The testing of medical procedures and medication is important as it determines its effectiveness and helps scientists to learn about their side effects. But testing on animals is often considered to be morally wrong, and sometimes its illegal. Testing on humans can be acceptable, though it’s quite hard to find subjects willing to go through various ...
iPad 5 Launching on October 15: Here’s What it Looks Like
With Apple launching its new iPhones last week, the focus has already switched to what other new products the Cupertino-based firm will be rolling out next. And now it looks like we might soon see legions of fanbois camping outside Apple stores once again in the very near future, as leaks of a new iPad ...
Newest Smart Home Solutions for You + Pets
This week’s SmartHome roundup features a new way to intuitively control home appliances, a smart thermostat maker that’s expanding its product line to more smart devices, and a smart doorbell for your pets. WigWag This device helps you control your automated devices at home, such as lights and switches, and even helps you gets ...
Your Complete Guide to Splunk .conf2013 : Where to Watch, What to Expect
Splunk .conf2013 kicks off today at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV, and will run through until October 3, 2013. Though the event begins today, sessions will not start until tomorrow, leaving attendees time to mingle with like-minded professionals. Our premier production program, theCUBE, will be there live, broadcasting exclusive interviews from top executives in ...
Unhappy About Ads in Gmail’s App? Here are Some Alternatives
Last week, Google Search celebrated its 15th year in the industry and with that came a number of updates for its apps and services. The Google Search app now streamlines the experience even if you’re using different devices using different platforms, and search is now more intuitive. Aside from that, Google also updated its Gmail ...
Google Glass vs. Recon Jet : Rival Gets Funding from Intel
Recon Instruments, the Canadian company that delivered the world’s first consumer Heads-up Displays (HUD) for sports, must be doing something right to gain the attention, and investment dollars, of Intel. The HUD company recently announced that Intel Capital will be making a significant investment to fund its product development, marketing and global sales expansion. Aside ...
Top 5 Best Home Automation + Security Systems
“About half of all break-ins aren’t break-ins but walk-ins,” said Bob Portenier, consultant, lecturer, and former burglar. “Families get in a hurry in the morning—kids going to school, running late for work, doctors’ appointments, what have you—and forget to take that one or two minutes to check the doors and locks, usually on the back ...
SmartWorld Weekly: Home Automation Hub, Deka + More
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 health and fitness, smart homes, smart cars, the self-quantified movement, and anything related to the Internet of Things. This week’s SmartWorld ...
Google Search @ 15: New Features and Search Ranking
Have you noticed anything new while browsing with Google Chrome today? Whenever you open a new tab, the Google Search bar is now visible and the sites you frequently visit have been reduced in size. Aside from that, your Chrome apps, Google+, Gmail, images, and calendar reminders are now in the top right side of ...