Mellisa Tolentino
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NASA Hacked, Was It China Again?
China takes the spotlight again as news surfaced of hackers taking control of networks at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory last November. The hackers were able to install malware, delete or steal sensitive data, and hijack the accounts of users in order to gain their privileged access. A report addressed to Congress by National Aeronautics and Space ...
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s a… Car?
I’m not really sure how far back it goes, but mankind have always wanted to fly. That’s why people are into extreme activities like skydiving, paragliding, base jumping and all those activities that requires you to jump from a really high point. And you can’t deny the fact that man has been coming up with ...
Zynga’s Project Z – Smart Move Towards Independence
It was in October of last year that Zynga stated they will be launching their own gaming site independent of Facebook, which was dubbed Zynga Direct, or Project Z. And finally, after months of waiting, Zynga launched Project Z this week. Zynga debuts the beta release of Zynga.com, the company’s new destination for social games ...
Top 5 Smartphone Brands @ MWC 2012
Mobile World Congress 2012 officially ended yesterday, but attendees still can’t stop gushing over the devices unveiled at the event. Here’s a quick recap of what brands made an impression this week. Nokia The Finnish phone maker unveiled two smartphones worthy of praise: the Nokia 808 PureView which features a stunning 41 megapixel camera with ...
Apple’s Legal Battles, Worms On Android and More
Today’s mobile roundup features Apple’s legal battles against Samsung, Motorola and Proview, AT&T’s new “unlimited data” policy, Sprint and Chrysler partner up, worm attacking Android devices, and a tablet especially made for kids. Apple Both Apple and Samsung lost their cases for patents in the Regional Court of Mannheim this week. Samsung lost its bid ...
Hackers Take a Bite Out of Apple Customers, Apple Slow to Resolve Claims
Hacktivists are quite popular these days, especially with Anonymous taking down government sites to fight corruption and injustice. But the problem is, other hackers are wreaking havoc in cyberspace. They’re hacking into user accounts and stealing money – hard earned money that’s supposed to go to their family. In February, news came out that iTunes ...
Google Pushes New Privacy Policy Despite EU Warning, Gets Sued
Today is the day that Google implements their new Privacy Policy amidst warnings from regulators. Google Director of Privacy, Product and Engineering Alma Whitten announced it on Google’s official blog. Below is the gist of her post. Our updated Privacy Policy takes effect today, March 1. As you use our products one thing will be ...
Windows 8 vs. iOS: the Cloud’s New Battle Ground
With the consumer preview of the Windows 8 yesterday, the question of how it stacks up to Apple is inevitable. But Windows 8, unlike Mountain Lion, is also a mobile OS, so instead of comparing it to Mountain Lion, we’ll be comparing it to Apple’s overall platform with a focus on iOS. So here we ...
Apple Bullies EPAD Over iPad Trademark, AMD Acquires SeaMicro
Today’s mobile roundup includes Apple’s EPAD complaint and the expected launch of the new Apple TV and 14-inch MacBook Air. We’ll also discuss the blocking of eBooks, AMD acquiring SeaMicro and Sprint’s new app offering for the visually impaired. Apple As the Apple-Proview dispute looms on, the iPad maker filed a separate complaint against another ...
First Look at Windows 8 Debut: MWC 2012
Microsoft created a big splash, not literally, as they hosted their launch on a covered pool at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona when they launched the consumer preview of the Windows 8. During the almost 2-hour “show,” various Microsoft execs graced the stage, demonstrating the power of the new OS. First up was Tami ...