Mellisa Tolentino
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Security firm CrowdStrike recently revealed that Apple devices including the iPhone, iPad touch, iPad and Apple TV running iOS have a vulnerability that allows hackers to “capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS.” Essentially, it means that personal information can …
Samsung, Sony + others launch wearable tech at MWC 2014
If you’re looking for the latest devices in the Wearable Tech or Quantified Self arena, the Mobile World Congress may be the perfect place to find your next fitness tracking or life logging device. Here’s the latest from Barcelona: Samsung The South …
BlackBerry seeks a comeback at MWC : Pushes social enterprise
Mobile World Congress is not just a platform for new gadgets and partnerships to be announced, but also a place for some companies to redeem themselves, telling the world they’ve got some fight left. At this year’s MWC, BlackBerry announced new devices, …
Samsung Galaxy S5 vs iPhone 5s vs Nexus 5
Samsung has just unveiled its Galaxy S5, and so now in good ol’ SiliconANGLE fashion, let’s take a look and see how the latest must-have shiny gadget compares with some of the other top-of-the-range devices out there. Will the Galaxy S5’s new …
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S5 and three new Galaxy Gears
The cat, or should I say cats, are out of the box. Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S5, plus a number of new devices in the wearable tech market. But are these gorgeous gizmos as awesome as …
Mozilla pushes mobile boundaries with $25 smartphones
Android and iOS are clearly leading the smartphone race, but they haven’t effectively penetrated emerging markets. The primary reason is their handsets cost hundreds of dollars. Of course, there are some OEMs that offer Android handsets costing less than $100, but in …
The Smart Home goes to MWC 2014
This week’s SmartHome roundup centers on announcements and product launches at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well as new products for home automation. Alpha Networks’ Smart Home Gateway . At MWC, Alpha Networks announced a series of new 4G mobile …
Monetizing the Internet of Things : 4 key areas of focus
As the years and technology progress, we can only expect that the number of things connected to the Internet will also grow at a positive exponential rate. Because of this, many companies are now interested in the Internet of Things, powered by …
Smart home nightmares : Lessons from “Almost Human”
I’ve recently become addicted to the Fox series Almost Human. If you’re not familiar with it, the series is all about the future and how society’s crime rates have risen because of advancements in technology. Every police officer is partnered with an …
MWC day 1 recap : Nokia’s new Androids, voice-calls for WhatsApp
The Mobile World Congress is officially in full swing, with plenty of buzz from the biggest names in the industry. For starters, Microsoft announced that the Windows 8.1 Update 1, with plans to launch the Windows Phone 8.1 this spring, as well …