Mellisa Tolentino
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Will You Be Interested In An Xbox TV or A Wii Mini?
Rumor has it, Microsoft is working on an Xbox set top box slated for 2013. Now, is there any truth to this? Plausible. Aptly dubbed as the Xbox TV, according to the Verge’s unnamed sources familiar with the plan, Microsoft is planning a low cost alternative to the Xbox 360 that would offer the same ...
Microsoft To Deliver Window Phone 7.8 Update Early 2013
In today’s mobile news roundup: Microsoft to release Windows Phone 7.8 in 2013; RIM draws last breath with Titanium; AT&T rated worst service provider; and Google adds spreadsheet to Drive app. Microsoft to release Windows Phone 7.8 in 2013 Even before Windows Phone 8 was officially launched, Microsoft already revealed that current Windows Phone 7 ...
Genetic Data: A Pricy Pastime
Tracing back your heritage to complete your family tree? Or perhaps you’re searching to see if you have a celebrity cousin or a rich uncle. With growing databases chronicling our global traits and travels, it’s getting to be quite a popular hobby. In fact, genealogy is said to be the fastest growing hobby in North ...
Patent Brawl Showdown Gangs Up on Samsung, Apple
The courts are abuzz with all the patent disputes being filed by tech companies. The most popular players being Apple and Samsung, which is befitting since they currently dominate the market. But there are other companies marking their territories, baring their fangs and claws to defend their market by any means necessary. Let’s take a ...
Another Apple Exec Gets Booted For Maps Kerfuffle
In today’s mobile news roundup: Maps execs fired by Apple; Microsoft to deliver OTA update to resolve rebooting issue; RIM’s arbitration backfires; ASUS delays Taichi delivery; and Mobile cranks up online shopping on Cyber Monday. Maps execs fired by Apple A number of iOS 6 users were pretty irritated when they first tried Apple’s new ...
The Future Of Gaming: From GamePad to PS Vita
Nintendo finally launched Wii U, their next generation gaming console, that features the GamePad. The GamePad is what sets the Wii U apart from other gaming consoles since it can act as a secondary gaming screen or a standalone screen so you never lose your progress. But others are said to be in the process ...
From Holidays to Hurricanes, Instagram Breaks More Records
In today’s mobile news roundup: Apple seeks to add more devices in its case against Samsung; Nokia unveils two new feature phones; Nexus 4 users report device problems; and Thanksgiving breaks all Instagram records. Thanksgiving breaks all Instagram records It seems the world was eager to share their turkey photos on Instagram this year. The ...
Can We Control the SmartTV Data Deluge and API Attack?
Television makers are pushing consumers to buy high-end TV sets that boast of 3D technology and internet capabilities, not to mention the promise of clear, crisp and rich displays. Those TVs cost hundreds, some, even thousands of dollars. And the problem with those so-called Smart TVs is that, even if they say that you can ...
The Last EcoTuesday In San Francisco
As the world grows more dependent on technology, the need for energy is increasing. And this is why there is so much talk and research about sustainable energy — the continuous provision of energy without compromising the supply for future generations. The increase in demand has people looking into renewable energy sources such as hydroelectricity, ...
Remember Movember: The Best of This Month’s Mustaches
No shave November, or Movember, has almost reached its end and. So we’ll do a little roundup on how people celebrated this very cool month. And if you didn’t get to participate in this year’s no shave month, there are a lot of ideas here that you can bookmark for next year. To kick ...