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

New luxurious item trackers coming in 2016

It’s easy to lose or misplace items, from car or house keys to a wallet, umbrella and even pets. They either get misplaced inside the house or fall into a black hole inside a handbag or are left behind in a restaurant or some other location. Or, in the case of pets, the door was left open and they make ...

What you missed in the Smart World: New fingerprint tech for mobile and IoT devices on the way

Fingerprint scanning on mobile devices and earning bitcoins may soon both get upgrades as new technologies to improve them are already being developed. Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the world. Here’s what you missed in the Smart World: Next-gen ...

Atheer acquires ONtheGO Platforms to take gesture interaction to a new level

Atheer, Inc., the company pioneering the new Augmented interactive Reality (AiR) computing platform, has agreed to acquire ONtheGO Platforms, Inc., the company behind Ari, a gesture recognition software that turns mobile devices with a standard camera into a gesture interface. This acquisition gives Atheer customers an enhanced ability to use natural gestures on the Atheer ...

Cool tech gifts that will ‘wow’ kids interested in coding | #Holiday2015

Computers, smartphone, tablets, game consoles — these platforms will be with us for a very long time, though most will probably change in appearance and features. This means the demand for more coders will continue to increase as these devices evolve. To help support the growing need to be mobile and connected, parents can start working with the ...

Next-gen fingerprint tech for mobile and IoT devices announced

According to a recent report, biometric technology is expected to secure $5.6 trillion in mobile payments transactions by 2020. Because of the sheer volume of these types of transactions, the need to further secure this segment has become crucial. To address this, ultrasound biometric technology company Sonavation, Inc., announced SonicTouch, an advanced authentication solution for digital and device ...

Watch LIVE: theCUBE covers Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s new cloud and analytics strategies at Discover London event | #HPEDiscover

HPE Discover kicks off December 1 at the ExCeL London convention center in England. Don’t miss theCUBE, from the SiliconANGLE Media team, live during the event to hear from industry innovators as to how Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (HPE) is helping them act quickly and continuously adapt in the ever-changing enterprise landscape. Don’t miss out on ...

What you missed in the Smart World: Huawei Watch QSG review, smartwatch trends and more

This week in the Smart World, SiliconANGLE featured a new system that lets you monitor aging loved ones even from afar, a review of the Huawei Watch and what consumers are looking to purchase this holiday season. Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart ...

7 cool tech gift ideas for dog lovers | #Holiday2015

Want to give someone who is absolutely mad about their dog the perfect holiday gift this year but not really sure what to get them? Fret not! This year, just like last year, we’ve compiled some of the coolest gadgets for dog lovers and their dogs. Tractive Tractive GmbH is a company that specializes in pet wearables and offers ...

How to find clever tech gifts that Mom, Dad, teens and kids will love | #Holiday2015

Stuck on what to get Mom, Dad, or younger family members this holiday season? Maybe it’s time to get them more exciting gifts this year. So forget about those tube socks, ties and scarves, and find the perfect trendy tech gift that family members will love. Need a few creative ideas to work with? Then ...

Free alternatives to keeping the Internet safe for kids

New devices were recently launched that aimed to help parents keep an eye on what their kids are accessing on the Internet — or keep them off sites and apps that are not appropriate for their age. But these devices come at a price. Circle with Disney costs $99. And Luma, which is a combination of ...