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

Smart World Weekly: Wearable tech’s dirty secret, self-healing smart beads

This week’s Smart World Series features a dedicated Android tablet for home automation, wearable tech’s dirty little secret, crime fighting with a geeky twist, and self-healing smart beads for data centers. For those who missed this week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world. ...

Self-healing servers a trending goal for Modern IT

This week’s Smart Infrastructure roundup features the newest predictions for data centers of the future, real-time data center monitoring, and a self-healing smart beads to protect data centers. Data centers will be smaller in the future  . A recent report by Emerson Network Power details the major shift expected  for mid-size data center management in the coming ...

Ask Dr. Bitcoin: Summer is here; How do I keep my mining rigs cool?

There are seven ways you can get Bitcoins: (1) buy them; (2) sell something and get paid in Bitcoins; (3) someone you know graciously donates Bitcoins to you; (4) beg people to donate Bitcoins to you because you really, really want to be a part of the Bitcoin community; (5) create a project and launch ...

Fighting crime just got smarter (aka geekier)

This week’s Smart City roundup features the latest smart trends in law enforcement outreach, and a smarter lighting solution for the workplace. Fighting crime just got smarter  . Tazewell, Virginia residents can feel a bit safer, now that local authorities have launched an app for easier communication between citizens and law enforcement officials. The app ...

The dirty little secret of wearable tech revealed

This week’s Smart Health roundup features the dirty little secret of the wearable tech market, an online store dedicated to wearable tech, and an effort to boost the wearable tech sector. Wearable tech’s dirty little secret  . At the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, ConnectedDevice CEO  Henri-Nicholas Olivier shared the dirty little secret of the wearable ...

Has ServiceNow valuation exceeded its products? What we’re watching at #Know14

One of the most informational events we cover annually is ServiceNow’s Knowledge conference, with a unique culture that demonstrates a true bond between products and their customers. This year’s Know14 conference kicked off earlier this week in San Francisco, CA, and our live broadcast of the event begins today. Watch live broadcasts straight from the floor ...

iControl, Intel boost smart home market with global partnerships

This week’s Smart Living roundup features how companies are shaping up to deliver the Internet of Things to more consumers. iControl & NETGEAR create smart home tablet  . With mobile devices playing such an important role in our daily lives, service providers are taking advantage of consumers’ affinity for mobile to entice more customers their ...

Watch + chat live! IBM Impact 2014

This week theCUBE is broadcasting live from Las Vegas, from the IBM Impact event. Running today through Wednesday, SiliconANGLE’s premier show will feature top executives from IBM and its ecosystem, along with analysts and news coverage from the floor. Watch the entire show here, and join the conversation at CrowdChat. For attendees  . Aside from ...

Smart World Weekly: connected contact lenses, European smart cities + more

This week’s Smart World Series features more personalized TV efforts, smart contact lenses that received patent approval, and Europe taking the lead in the smart world race. For those who missed this week’s Smart World Series, here’s a chance to catch up on the exciting developments happening in the connected world.  Each week, SiliconANGLE rounds ...

IBM shakes up open source with new Power servers and chips

This week’s Smart Infrastructure roundup features a powerful new server, and a growing group of tech giants collaborating to improve data centers. IBM’s new Power Systems servers  . At a recent industry event, IBM revealed a shift in its server business strategy to help the data center operate smarter and more efficiently.  Spending roughly $2.4 ...