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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.

Google TV Resurrected at CES Amidst Rumors of Vendor Pay Outs

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 9, 2012

Yes, Smart TV is a running the theme at this year’s CES event. But most are not just any Smart TVs, they’re Android-powered Smart TVs. Google TV is being resurrected by the top brands Samsung,…

Apple Sued For $1.9M By Chinese Authors

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 9, 2012

We all know how Apple is tough–they don’t think twice about suing anyone who infringes their patents, just ask Samsung and HTC. But it looks like the tables are turning as a group of…

Motorola Suffers Low Q4 Revenue, Unveils New Devices at CES

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 9, 2012

Last week, Samsung and HTC released their 2011 fourth quarter earnings. Samsung did well but HTC fell short of expectations. And it looks like HTC isn’t the only suffering from low revenue as Motorola…

The World Of a Patent: Infographic

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 9, 2012

If you’re fond of reading the news, you’re probably aware of the many patent infringement lawsuits around these days. But if you’re not, and you don’t even have a clue what patents are, then…

CES 2012 Kicks Off With Eye-Controlled Computers, New Smart TVs

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 9, 2012

The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show kicked off Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Las Vegas. Though the conference proper will start tomorrow, January 10, and will run through the 13th, exhibitors have already set…

Your Ultimate Guide to CES 2012

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 7, 2012

The International Consumer Electronics Show is an annual technology-related trade show owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association. It is held each January in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, US.…

Samsung’s Record Breaking Q4 As HTC Crumbles

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 6, 2012

With the millions of Android devices activated in 2011, you shouldn’t have to guess whether or not Android ODM partners did well in sales last year. So let’s take a look at how the…

Dropping Hints for CES: Connected Device Takeover

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 6, 2012

The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show is just four days away. And as it draws closer, more brands are hinting on what they have in store for the show. Before 2011 ended, clues surfaced…

Apple Blocks Jobs Action Figure, Sees Small Victory Against Samsung

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 6, 2012

The year starts off with a bang as legal issues are back in the headlines. When talking about legal issues, especially in the tech world, there are two companies that often come to mind,…

Intel Finds its Way Back: Past Triumphs and Failures

By Mellisa Tolentino Jan 6, 2012

In the game of chess, the goal is to win over your opponent either by taking down everyone or cornering the king. This can be done in a few quick moves or through a…