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.

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

Join LIVE today: 2pm #CrowdChat | What new Tableau products do you want to see this year?

As Tableau Software, Inc. gears up for its annual conference we at SiliconANGLE are having something of a pre-party. Discussing the data visualization provider’s most notable developments in recent months, as well as expectations for the upcoming event, you can join the conversation today on CrowdChat. One big question for the Tableau conference is whether ...

Homes, roads get smarter with new plans and partners

This week’s Smart Living roundup features technologies that prevent fatal car collisions, valets from taking your car for a spin, a smart transport solution, and partnerships for smarter homes. NHTSA unveils V2V plan   Back in February, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that though the organization is wary about connected car solutions that may ...

Think Tableau is successfully riding the Big Data wave? Tell us tomorrow!

At the center of the data visualization market is Tableau Software, Inc., a company eager to simplify data consumption for the purpose of making it more accessible to everyday users. As Tableau gears up for its annual conference we look back at its notable developments in the past year, as well as expectations for the ...

Cool machines make Bitcoin’s volatility a thing of the past

These days, we hear so much talk about how Bitcoin is set to hit the mainstream and become widely accepted all over the world. It’s true Bitcoin is growing more popular by the day, but there are still concerns about its volatility. But is that really a bad thing? Don’t all currencies display volatility? If ...

Smart World Weekly: Wearable tech for ALS, open platform for IoT

This week’s Smart World Series features acquisitions, partnerships, and new releases to boost innovation in the Internet of Things market. For those who missed anything in this week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the latest developments in the connected world.  Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds up the top news trends regarding ...

LibraTax liberates Bitcoin users from the hassles of taxation

Back in March, the Internal Revenue Service announced that Bitcoin and other altcoins would not be considered as currency for tax purposes, but treated as “property” instead. The announcement didn’t sit well, especially with miners who must report the fair market value of the virtual currency as gross income on the date of receipt, not ...

IoT tinkerers get new Linux hub & open platforms

This week’s Smart DevOps roundup features a Linux hub for connected appliances, an  upcoming developer website for the Internet of Things products, and a partnership to launch first Internet protocol (IP) camera platform. Cloud Media launches Linux hub for IoT   Cloud Media, the maker of entertainment box Popcorn Hour, launched a project on Kickstarter, ...

Introducing Shift: A card that lets you spend Bitcoin & ‘real’ money

If you’re skeptical about Bitcoin because it’s not something you can physically hold, you might be interested in a new debit card that allows you to spend regular currency, loyalty points, and digital money wherever it’s accepted. Founded by Meg Nakamura and Greg Kidd,Shift Payments aims to turn Bitcoin and other altcoins into something more ...

Enlighted gets $20M to intelligently light your office

This week’s Smart City roundup features fresh funding for a smart lighting system used in offices, a city that’s looking become carbon neutral by 2025, and one company’s vision for the future of streetlights. Enlighted raises another $20M, gets new CEO   Enlighted Inc., the commercial-grade energy efficiency solutions provider, has secured $20 million in ...

Wearable tech grants independence to people with limited mobility

This week’s Smart Health roundup features a headset that lets people with limited mobility control their surroundings, funding for a new fitness suit, and a wearable tech offering to help care for the elderly. Headset helps people with neurodegenerative disease   Royal Philips and Accenture plc have teamed up to create a trial application that ...