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

What you missed in the Smart World: HPE for IoT – Discover 2016 highlights

During last week’s Discover 2016 event, Hewlett Packard Enterprise laid out its pipeline for the Internet of Things movement. Converged appliances at the edge of network mark the keystone for HPE’s IoT solutions, seeking vertical market opportunities in sales and alliances in DevOps. Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from ...

WWDC Highlights: Apple’s new OS lineup, no new hardware unveiled | #WWDC2016

Tim Cook, Apple, Inc. CEO, kicked off the annual Worldwide Developer Conference with a showcase of Apple’s achievements in the developer community. With 13 million registered developers, WWDC is now in its 27th year and boasts attendees from 74 countries, two million apps in the App Store, paying more than $50 billion to developers. Here is a ...

Automating video creation for millennials: Flippy officially launches lip sync app

With a goal to impress users in 10 seconds or less, one app maker heeds years of development experience to create a lip sync video editor easy (and seamless) enough for anyone. This week, content creation app Flippy (Meograph, Inc.) has moved out of beta, with a new social feature called Multi-Flip. We hear from ...

What you missed in the Smart World: Most disruptive IoT opportunities

Self-driving taxis and digital assistants are only two of the future-ready developments seen in the Smart World this past week, as products and people become more connected than ever. Every week we round up the latest news in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the globe. Here’s what you missed ...

What you missed in the Smart World: Fitbit faces class A lawsuit

If you’re relying solely on your Fitbit to know whether you’re heart is in good condition, then you’re in for a nasty surprise, as the connected device maker faces a class action lawsuit for inaccuracy.  Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives ...

eyeSight eliminates VR controllers with iPhone camera gestures

eyeSight Technologies Ltd. announced the availability of its gesture control technology for virtual reality (VR). This new VR solution allows users to control virtual content with simple movements of their fingers, eliminating the need for physical controllers or hardware add-ons. The company is set apart by its use of the rear-facing cameras on iOS and Android ...

What you missed in the Smart World: Amazon Alexa gains new rivals, more support

Home automation is seeing rival companies vie for consumer attention, while homeowners are reaping the benefits of a new, digitized services market.  Every week we round up the latest developments in the Smart World, from new developer platforms to smart city initiatives around the world. Here’s what you missed in the Smart World: Smart home’s ...

You can now pre-order a VUZE Camera bundle for $799

Virtual reality (VR) cameras are hitting the market left and right as interest in immersive technology increases. The only problem is VR cameras come with a hefty price tag, until now. HumanEyes Technologies Ltd. announced that VUZE, the company’s 3D 360° VR camera, is now up for pre-orders at the low price of $799. One might ...

Webroot’s new IoT gateway secures connected cars, industrial automation

Webroot, Inc. announced the release of Webroot BrightCloud Threat Intelligence for IoT (Internet of Things) Gateways. The cybersecurity service aims to augment real-time protection  against malicious threats, unauthorized network access, and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The service is available to Webroot’s Gateway partners as well as IoT developers. Webroot is a company that specializes ...

Last minute Mother’s Day: 5 gadgets delivered in time for techie moms

Mother’s Day is this weekend, and you have one day left to overnight a gift to dear ol’ mom. Don’t fret. Online retailer Amazon has a wealth of products in stock for overnight shipping, with a gift-wrap option on many items.   Looking for a geek chic alternative to chocolate, flowers and jewelry? Consider these ...