Tech

Facebook Rolls out Live Video Streaming Feature to More Countries, Android Users

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 29, 2016 04:39 PM EST

Social networking giant Facebook has started rolling out its Live Video streaming feature to several regions outside of its native United States. The feature was first introduced as an exclusive feature for selected iOS users and celebrities, but it eventually found it way on many more iOS devices. Recently, Facebook announced that it is rolling out the feature to 30 more countries and added that it will also roll it out on the Android platform. read more

Buick, Lexus, Porsche Top J.D. Power Dependability Study

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 29, 2016 04:17 PM EST

A study by J.D. Power has named the three most dependable car brands as Buick, Lexus and Porsche. The ranking was based on problems reported by owners. read more

Alcatel Pop 4 Series Features and Specs

Daphne Planca   | Feb 29, 2016 02:52 PM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Alcatel officially unveiled its latest flagship smartphones - the Pop 4, Pop 4+, and the Pop 4S - at Mobile World Congress in Bacelona, Spain last week. read more

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro now Available for Pre-order in US for $246

Daphne Planca   | Feb 29, 2016 02:08 PM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has announced that its latest smartphone called the Redmi Note 3 Pro is now available for pre-order in the United States for the price of $246. read more

How Mobile Internet Services Change the Face of Food Industry

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 01, 2016 07:23 AM EST

The mobile Internet industry is giving China's dining scene a new face with the growing popularity of online services among people living in big cities. read more

Baidu Allegedly Leaks Sensitive User Information

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 29, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Sensitive personal information is allegedly being collected and haphazardly transmitted by thousands of apps codes from Chinese web service provider Baidu, according to security experts. read more

Oppo Introduces 'SmartSensor' Optical Image Stabilizer for Smartphones

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 29, 2016 08:48 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO Electronics is taking smartphone photographic technology to a whole new level after introducing its "SmartSensor" optical image stabilizer during the recent Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 event in Barcelona, Spain. read more

Meizu M2 Smartphone now Available on Flipkart for Rs. 6999

Daphne Planca   | Feb 28, 2016 10:39 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has announced that its latest smartphone called the M2 is now available on Flipkart for Rs. 6999. read more

ZTE’s iCharming Smart Ring is Now Available on Amazon for $350

Daphne Planca   | Feb 28, 2016 10:18 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has announced that its latest wearable called the iCharming Smart Ring is now available on Amazon for $350. read more

China Shuts Down Celebrity Blogger Ren Zhiqiang's Microblogging Accounts

Marcel Woo   | Feb 28, 2016 07:55 AM EST

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the country's top Internet regulator, has ordered the closure of the microblogging accounts of celebrity blogger Ren Zhiqiang. read more

Huawei and Leica Camera Join Forces to Enhance Smartphone Photography

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 28, 2016 09:29 AM EST

Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has announced it is joining forces with German optics enterprise and camera manufacturer Leica Camera to develop and improve the quality of smartphone photography. read more

Xiaomi Mi 5 to Hit Shelves in China on March 1

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 27, 2016 11:41 AM EST

This past week Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship device called the Mi 5. With this device, Xiaomi aims to strengthen its grip on one of the world's biggest smartphone market. read more

Nissan Disables Leaf Companion App After Discovery of Security Loophole

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 27, 2016 11:34 AM EST

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has announced that it is completely deactivating the smartphone companion app for its Leaf electric vehicle. The decision to disable the app was made after security researchers found out that hackers could take advantage of a loophole and use the app to remotely control the car. read more

New ISIS Video Threatens Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 27, 2016 11:21 AM EST

The tech community remains in an uproar after the militant Islamic State issued direct threats against Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The threats were made in a video released by an ISIS faction calling themselves the Sons of the Caliphate. read more

Microsoft Announces Acquisition of Cross-Platform Developer Tool Xamarin

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 27, 2016 11:13 AM EST

Following years of constant speculation about its plans, Microsoft finally announced that it will acquire Xamarin, the company that integrated native iOS and Android development into Microsoft Visual Studio. read more

Real Time Analytics