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.

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Homes get smarter with sleek security box, intelligent food scale

This week’s Smart Living roundup features a home security solution appealing to Apple Fanboys, a phone manufacturer’s entry into the connected car market, and a gadget that turns you into a master baker. Sentri fits into your lifestyle   There are several security systems available in the market catering to different needs, from professional installations ...

Coinport makes transparency its business

Before the demise of Mt.Gox, it was the most popular and widely used Bitcoin exchange, which makes what happened to it all the more surprising. Of course hackers were blamed for the collapse of its system, but there were reports that its CEO was living quite a luxurious lifestyle and was probably using his clients’ ...

Smart World Weekly : Quirky homes, robot journalists + more

This week’s Smart World Series features quirky solutions for the smart home, a new health service for your smartwatch, an event to debunk the myths surrounding smart city efforts, and robot journalists. For those who missed this week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments in the connected world. ...

Russia changes tack: ‘We will not block Bitcoin’

The State of California has repealed sections of its Corporations Code that restricted the use of Bitcoin and other digital currencies as “money”.  This leniency towards Bitcoin is extremely positive for digital currencies and may change how other states, and even countries, change its views towards it. Could that be why Russia has also loosened ...

Smart automation gives way to journalist robots, better data management

This week’s Smart IT roundup features robots writing reports, data stewardship automation, and an acquisition to expand data management offerings. AP now uses robot journalists   Some fear that machines will one day rule our world as they become more intelligent, maybe even thinking for themselves. Though this sci-fi scenario may never become reality, today’s ...

Smart City expo to debunk myths regarding connected cities

This week’s Smart City roundup features a new event that aims to make the world’s population comfortable with the idea of smart cities, an industrial city that’s already on its way to becoming a smart urban setting, and an efficient way to illuminate the office. NextGen Intelligent Cities Conference and Expo   There’s so much ...

US Marshal’s 30,000 Bitcoin bounty SOLD to just one bidder

If you’re still wondering who the winners are in the Bitcoin auction held last week, you’ll be delighted to know that the US Marshals Service has already announced the winner – yes, that’s in singular form – but did not reveal their identity nor how much was paid for the whole cache. “The U.S. Marshals ...

Tap into your health with the flick of a wrist

This week’s Smart Health roundup features the first health app on Android Wear, a connected cuff suited for the workplace, and the hottest new event for the wearable tech movement. HealthTap SmartWatch app   Google officially unveiled Android Wear at I/O 2014 along with two smartwatches: one from LG and one from Samsung, running the ...

How much did the seized Bitcoins go for?

In October 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation shut down the Silk Road, an online marketplace for all things shady, and seized $3.6 million worth of Bitcoins. Last week, the US Marshals Service auctioned off almost 30,000 Bitcoins. The bidders were notified on June 30 if their bid was accepted or rejected. Many speculated that ...

Big Data goes to Brazil: The FIFA World Cup in numbers

Americans normally aren’t that keen on “soccer” but things are a bit different what with the FIFA World Cup taking place down in Brazil. Excitment is reaching fever pitch with the tournament in full swing and the 1/16 finals well underway. Social media is flooded with photos of the event and other interesting tidbits happening ...