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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.

Microsoft Moans over Android Technology as Globalization Takes Center Stage

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 31, 2011

Microsoft has been pretty busy signing up patent deals with OEMs running on the Android platform. And you’d think that this would make Microsoft content enough, as these OEMs also pay royalties to Microsoft…

Apple 3D Maps vs. Google Inside Street Views

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 31, 2011

The two tech giants are at it again, and this time it’s all about maps. Google has been the top provider of maps used in most GPS devices or apps, while Apple has been…

iPhone 4S Lacks Juice, from Yellowgate to Batterygate

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 31, 2011

So here’s the deal: You get the new iPhone 4S and you noticed that the screen is yellowish. You don’t make a fuss about it, thinking the yellow tint will eventually clear up just…

What’s the Future of Social TV Look Like?

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 29, 2011

Gone are the days when television is the only way to see your favorite programs or movies. Now you can watch shows on your computer or just about any mobile device– all you need…

More Android Tablets Coming for Gamers

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 28, 2011

If you think that six million Android tablets out in the wild is too much, then brace yourself as another batch or Android tablets will soon grace the tech market. Video game retailer GameStop Corp plans…

Android, Search Integration Key to Google TV Revamp

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 28, 2011

About a year ago Google launched their Smart TV platform, Google TV. This was from the collaboration of Google, Intel, Sony and Logitech. And now, after a year, Google finally launched the much needed…

FCC Hard at Work with $4.5B Connect America Fund

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 28, 2011

In this modern age, it’s hard to believe that there are still areas in the US that don’t have broadband access. And this is what Chairman Julius Genachowski’s proposal aims to resolve. In his…

This Week in Mobile: from Nokia’s Return to Android’s Takeover

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 28, 2011

This week proves to be one of the busiest weeks for mobile manufacturers as different companies launched their products. New apps are also on the rise, amongst other developments that revolve around the mobile…

Do We Really Need AI? Or Are We Just Bored With Our Lives?

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 28, 2011

It seems like technology has been losing one legend after another. From Steve Jobs, who brought us innovative devices, to Dennis Ritchie, Father of C programming language, and recently artificial intelligence pioneer, John McCarthy…

China Blamed Once More, This Time For Satellite Hacking

By Mellisa Tolentino Oct 27, 2011

China has been the center of attention a lot these days but it’s not the good kind of attention. China has been blamed for hacking or cyber-attacks against other countries. Yesterday, it was reported…