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: Self-driving cars just took over 2016

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Cars of today may have features that allow them to park by themselves, but has the Internet of Things gained mass adoption or are there still factors affecting its deployment in consumers’ homes? Every week we round up the latest developments in …

Sony wants you to control your smart home using a light fixture

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Sony Corp., like many others nowadays, dreams of one day controlling your home. But instead of just launching multiple products at once, it is slowly dipping its toes into the market of connected devices one product at a time. You may be …

What’s the most offensive thing you can do with a Fitbit?

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Mobile devices have topped the list of travel companions, according to a newly released report from Expedia, Inc. But as travelers seek relaxation and maybe even an opportunity to unplug from their gadgets, the list of mobile offenses grows longer each year, …

Does Apple have the time? Watch 2.0 trial production comes late in January

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

It looks like rumors that we’ll be getting a new Apple Watch, not even a year after the first one was released, may not hold any truth as news surfaced that trial production of the second iteration of the Apple Watch will …

What’s new with Apple TV beta 9.2? More iPhone-like features

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Apple TV owners may be excited with the release of the VLC media player app for the device, but there are more things to look forward to as the Cupertino giant released the beta version of tvOS 9.2 to developers. The new …

Smart or connected? What IoT needs for mass adoption

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

There’s more to the Internet of Things (IoT) than meets the eye. While the term has become a buzzword in its own right, consumer confusion still lingers over things like the difference between a smart and a connected device, making it difficult …

Quick guide to VLC app for Apple TV

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Apple TV’s new beta version tvOS 9.2 has some noteworthy features, but videophiles seem more excited for the new VLC media player app now available for the set top box, released by VideoLAN. What’s all the excitement about, how’s it benefit Windows …

Beats AirPods vs. top wireless earbuds debuted at CES 2016

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Update: The article was edited to clarify the functions of the Here Active Listening buds. With news that Apple is expected to ditch the 3.5mm jack on the rumored iPhone 7 and that it has filed a patent for wireless earbuds (possibly called AirPods), we …

What you missed in Smart World: Self-driving cars galore

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

The Consumer Electronics Show has concluded for 2016 with some seriously cool and surprising developments for the Internet of Things (IoT). From a new Wi-Fi bandwidth dedicated to connected devices to an industry-wide race for fully autonomous self-driving cars, the world and all …

CES shows off the kitchen of the future | #CES2016

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Thinking of upgrading your kitchen this year? How about a refrigerator that has different cooling zones? Or a hub that gets you the recipe you want, as well as lets you do your shopping? If you think these appliances are elements in …

Mellisa Tolentino

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

What you missed in the Smart World: Self-driving cars just took over 2016

Sony wants you to control your smart home using a light fixture

What’s the most offensive thing you can do with a Fitbit?

Does Apple have the time? Watch 2.0 trial production comes late in January

What’s new with Apple TV beta 9.2? More iPhone-like features

Smart or connected? What IoT needs for mass adoption

Quick guide to VLC app for Apple TV

Beats AirPods vs. top wireless earbuds debuted at CES 2016

What you missed in Smart World: Self-driving cars galore

CES shows off the kitchen of the future | #CES2016

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