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

It’s World Password Day: Here’s top tips and tools

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

May 5 is celebrated as World Password Day, an opportunity to remind us all that it’s time to change old passwords for new, and stronger ones. The timing couldn’t be better, as this week saw a massive breach where hackers accessed and sold hundreds …

What you missed in the Smart World: Bigger investments in connected things

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

The smart and connected market is expected to significantly grow in the next four years, making it a lucrative choice for investors. The past week was especially busy with funding announcements as the market puts its faith in the Internet of Things …

What you need to know about Apple’s Transparency Report

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Apple, Inc. has released its Transparency Report this week, revealing government requests for device and account information for its customers have significantly increased in recent months. The report covered the period from July 1 to December 31, 2015 and includes data on how …

Lucid VR funding reveals camera upgrades, still needs easier 360-degree video capture

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Lucid VR announced that it has raised $2.1 million in seed funding and signed a partnership with Wistron Corp., a top original design manufacturer (ODM) based in Taiwan. Lucid VR is the company behind the pocket-sized virtual reality (VR) camera, LucidCam, which …

New wireless earbuds in time for iPhone 7

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Rumors have been circulating since early this year that Apple is ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack in its next flagship iPhone. Some reports suggest that the Cupertino giant will utilize the lightning port for power and data transfer, as well as a redesigned …

What you missed in the Smart World: Revolv goes the way of the dinosaurs

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Last week brought out the grim underbelly of corporate acquisitions, when Alphabet, Inc. shut down support for Revolv’s smart home hub, an early Internet of Things (IoT) buy. What ultimately happens to Revolv will set a precedent for the IoT industry as device hardware …

Even digital data needs a CSI team to fight hackers: Trustwave’s tips to handle data breaches

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

The pressure is on for IT departments to secure businesses’ digital assets, but the enterprise seems to have trouble keeping up. That’s according to recent findings from Trustwave Holdings, Inc., releasing its 2016 Security Pressures Report to tackle the various factors affecting how the …

What you missed in the Smart World: Southern men more interested in smart home tech

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Are people really ready for smart appliances to invade their homes? According to a new survey, though many have heard of the technology, only a small portion have invested in these connected home appliances. Every week we round up the latest developments …

Hackable smartband debuts on Indiegogo

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

Old fitness bands may soon die out as a new smartband that aims to let users track their activities, as well as control connected devices around them, is now up for crowdfunding. From Mighty Cast, Inc. comes the first modular smartband called …

Southern men are most likely to own smart home tech: Report

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO10 YEARS AGO

According to Research and Market, the smart home appliance market is projected to reach $38.35 billion by 2020, but a recent report released by NWP Services Corp. reveals the gap between knowing about these products and using them in the real world. …

Mellisa Tolentino

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

It’s World Password Day: Here’s top tips and tools

What you missed in the Smart World: Bigger investments in connected things

What you need to know about Apple’s Transparency Report

Lucid VR funding reveals camera upgrades, still needs easier 360-degree video capture

New wireless earbuds in time for iPhone 7

What you missed in the Smart World: Revolv goes the way of the dinosaurs

Even digital data needs a CSI team to fight hackers: Trustwave’s tips to handle data breaches

What you missed in the Smart World: Southern men more interested in smart home tech

Hackable smartband debuts on Indiegogo

Southern men are most likely to own smart home tech: Report

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