Mellisa Tolentino
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Best Parental Controls: Netflix vs. Amazon, Apple + Google TV
Hulu released the latest version of Hulu Plus for iOS this week. It delivers some bug fixes and enhancements, but the most notable addition is the Kids Lock button. Now, parents can rest assured that what the kids are watching is appropriate for them. Launch the app, click on the Kids Lock button and everything ...
HTC M7 Could Land in the US on March 22
In today’s mobile news roundup: HTC M7 lands in the US on March 22; BlackBerry co-founder no longer part of company; Opera acquires Skyfire Labs for $155M; and Chubby Checker sues HP and Palm for dead app. HTC M7 lands in the US on March 22 Earlier this week, HTC launched a countdown timer for ...
Aaron Swartz’s Memorial: A Call to Continue the Fight
Death is inevitable. Though it can be overwhelming or even frightening to talk about, it is a certainty that each one of us will eventually meet our end, no matter how much we dread it. But there may be something good that results from a tragic event, it usually brings people together. Friends, families, and ...
Scared Your iPhone Passcode Will Betray You? Try These Tips
Apple’s iOS 6.1 update is crawling with bugs. Users who were quick to update to the latest version noticed that their devices’ battery gets drained much quicker, and some users even reported that the updated devices overheat. Second, the update caused excessive logging on Microsoft Exchange servers, causing quite a hassel for IT administrators. The bug ...
Did Anonymous Sanction #OPFvcklentineDays?
A hacker that goes by the handle xCrotZ has been defacing various websites in protest of Valentine’s Day. The act was discovered by security firm MalwareBytes and determined that the hacker is associated with hacktivist collective Anonymous because of the Anonymous Indonesia label as well as the #OPFvcklentineDays hashtag. According to Robin Lutchansky of Lutchansky ...
HP Returns to Mobile, Apple Challenges iPhone Trademark Loss in Brazil
In today’s mobile news roundup: HP said to be re-adopting Android for mobile devices; Apple challenges iPhone trademark loss in Brazil; Bug fix for iOS 6.1 on its way; Apple Maps still causing trouble in Australia; Nexus 4 gets Android 4.2.2 update; and Adobe takes 10 percent from app developers who use Director 12. HP ...
Android Could Be HP’s Savior in Mobile + Beyond
Hewlett-Packard has had its share of turmoil in recent months, still managing to sustain the lead in a debatably dying market — PC sales. The mobile revolution seems to have passed HP by, despite the acquisition of Palm OS, a string of failed Android devices and even the recently unveiled the HP Pavillion 14 – ...
Survey of the Top 5 3D Printers on the Market for 2013
2013 is said to be the year when people start paying more attention to the technology available for them. In 2012, 3D printers started to get noticed, but not many people were interested in them as they see no use for such a bulky machine. As more companies focus on this market and people finding ...
How Can Intel Stand Out in a Sea of Web TVs? Bundle Services, To Start
Every company involved in the PC business is looking for a new gig, and Internet TV could be the next big thing for Intel. The chipmaker revealed this morning that it will be offering a Internet TV service, as well as a set-top box, to consumers later this year. The announcement was made by Erik ...
Microsoft Unveils Plans for More Entertainment Content as Durango Rumors Pile Up
Manufacturers rarely let slip that a new product is in the works. Why? Because they don’t want consumers holding off on buying products that are actually available in the market. If they confirm that they’re brewing something new, sales of current products would simply plummet. This is the reason Microsoft, as well as Sony, keeps ...