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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

Pacifier-shaped thermometers get smart for unassuming babies

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart Health roundup features baby-friendly thermometers, wearable tech that utilizes untapped muscles to control your environment, and an invisible gym in your living room.  . Baby-friendly thermometers If you’ve ever had an infant or toddler in your care, you know …

Darkleaks, a haven for whistleblowers and pirates

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

It’s thought that the Bitcoin Blockchain can serve multiple purposes aside from keeping records of  transactions. Ideas mooted so far include a universal passport and a censorship-resistant messaging service. Develop Amir Taaki has now put forward a new idea for the Blockchain …

Old fridges get connected with GE-Wink collaboration

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart Living roundup features one company’s plans for connecting your old refrigerator to the Internet, news of a giant chip maker acquiring a semiconductor company for its push into the Internet of Things (IoT), and a 360-degree smart security system …

Where are they now? 4 Once-popular social network sites

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Before Facebook Inc. became the most widely used social networking site, there were others. These services connected people to old friends, and served as a platform for meeting new friends. Though these forgotten social networks served their purpose, users eventually migrated to …

Singapore aims to become the first smart nation

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

This week’s Smart City roundup features what may be the first smart nation, a competition for smart city initiatives and printable electronics may be the future of smart buildings. Singapore aims to be the first smart nation   More and more cities …

$13M in Bitcoins traced back to Silk Road kingpin Ross Ulbricht

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Alleged Silk Road kingpin Ross Ulbricht is on trial at a Manhattan, NY court, facing charges of conspiring to commit narcotics trafficking, conspiring to commit computer hacking and conspiring to commit money laundering, amongst others. Earlier in the trial, Ulbricht’s legal team admitted …

Where to stream the Super Bowl XLIX online

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO12 YEARS AGO

Super Bowl XLIX, one of the biggest sports events in the world, will kick off on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at the University of Phoenix Stadium with a game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Which team colors will …

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