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

IoT security is the least of manufacturers’ worries: Here’s what they should do

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

As more things connect to the Internet, it seems security is taking a back seat to cost for manufacturers. According to a report from Technavio (Infiniti Research Ltd.), the global connected market is expected to reach $6,217 million by 2020. Though the …

Court finds smart meters not a health threat, opponents unhappy

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Are smart meters bad for you? According to the courts, it’s not. The battle between pro and anti smart meters has been on for years, ever since these devices have been installed in homes as part of the Advanced Metering Initiative (AMI) by …

Sony heads to Israel for IoT boost, acquires chipset maker Altair

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Could the future of the Internet of Things (IoT) be in Israel? Sony Corp. announced that it has agreed to acquired Israel-based Altair Semiconductor Ltd. for $212 million. Altair is a developer of high-performance, single-mode, Long Term Evolution (LTE) chipsets, and this …

What you missed in the Smart World: Connected vultures to solve Peru’s illegal waste disposal

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Will a Chinese manufacturer finally be able to gain traction in the U.S.? Are connected vultures the answer to Lima’s illegal waste disposal? These are just some of the questions that may best be answered by the Internet of Things (IoT). Every …

8 Ustream alternatives in the new cloud video era

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

With Ustream, Inc. off the market, what live streaming video services remain for consumers and small businesses alike? Putting an end to the speculation, IBM has officially announced its acquisition of live streaming company Ustream for an estimated value of $130 million. The acquisition …

Netflix vs. Amazon Prime vs. HBO Now: Is original content worth cutting cable?

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

With a slew of new seasons about to hit Netflix, including original series and films, the temptation to get rid of cable may be growing stronger for TV viewers out there. But is it worth it? Amazon Prime has also incorporated original content …

Growing energy gap could be the break Haier needs in U.S. smart homes

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

With a growing energy gap driving demand for smart home appliances, one Chinese company could see its opportunity to boost market share in the U.S. The latest report from Research and Market projects that by 2020 the smart home appliance market will …

iPhone now healthier for eyes: Here’s how to activate Night Shift

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

If you find yourself having trouble falling asleep at night, a likely culprit is your smartphone, as it emits a light that combats the natural rhythm of your brain getting sleepy. To address this, Apple has added a new feature called Night Shift to iOS …

Five ways to secure and insure your Bitcoin startup

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

To date, the Bitcoin industry has received over $1 billion in venture capital, and startups are trying their hand at developing services for the community or building on top of the distributed ledger technology (blockchain) that runs it. Last year saw a …

What’s changed our minds on Big Brother: Report unveils new trend in personal data exchange

NEWS By MELLISA TOLENTINO11 YEARS AGO

Will you give up personal information for perks? The answer may not be a simple yes or no. According to a new study released by Pew Research Center, Americans are willing to give up some of their information if the value proposition …

Mellisa Tolentino

Latest from Mellisa Tolentino

IoT security is the least of manufacturers’ worries: Here’s what they should do

Court finds smart meters not a health threat, opponents unhappy

Sony heads to Israel for IoT boost, acquires chipset maker Altair

What you missed in the Smart World: Connected vultures to solve Peru’s illegal waste disposal

8 Ustream alternatives in the new cloud video era

Netflix vs. Amazon Prime vs. HBO Now: Is original content worth cutting cable?

Growing energy gap could be the break Haier needs in U.S. smart homes

iPhone now healthier for eyes: Here’s how to activate Night Shift

Five ways to secure and insure your Bitcoin startup

What’s changed our minds on Big Brother: Report unveils new trend in personal data exchange

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