Articles by Joana Dyan Ordonez
iPad Challenger Coming Soon: The Latest Microsoft Surface Pro 5
Rumors has it that a brave challenger is about to face the dominance of Apple’s iPad. Seemingly, Microsoft will finally have a major contender in the tablet wars currently conquered by Samsung and Apple as it prepares for the release of the Microsoft Surface Pro 5.
New Jersey Transit Tops the List of the Most Dangerous U.S. Commuter Railroad
New Jersey Transit, marked as the nation's second-largest commuter railroad, has been involved in more accidents in the past five years than any other U.S. commuter railroad. Last month, the railroad whose train slammed into a New Jersey station has killed a woman and injured more than 100 people.
Samsung's Latest Invention: 'Fire-Proof Boxes' Sent To Galaxy Note 7 Owners
Samsung, South Korea’s tech giant, is sending fire-proof boxes and protective gloves to customers returning potentially explosive Galaxy Note 7 phones. This sparked a blaze of humor on social media about the new-fangled twist in the Note 7 recall scandal.
Is the U.S. Election Hackable? Could It Be Hacked?
Is the U.S. election hackable? Experts say at the national level, no. However, there could be individual incidents that undermine faith in the system, as reported by USA Today. FBI Director James Comey advised that, ‘”While concern has been rightly focused on the integrity of state voter registration systems, the actual voting process remains very, very hard to hack into because it is so clunky and dispersed.’’
Walt Mossberg Asks, “Why Does Siri Seem So Dumb?”
Siri’s functionality and competitiveness among the tech giants’ growing Artificial Intelligence strategies have been challenged after The Verge's Walt Mossberg wrote an article on Apple's Siri personal assistant. His article tackled about Siri’s limitations, blunders, and inability to answer some simple questions that competing products have no problem with.
The Unveiled Secrets Of The Tower Of London
According to the History, The Tower of London is one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, attracting more than two million visitors a year. However, it began as a tourist attraction only from the Victorian era. Prior to that, the Tower of London is just about everything else.
iPad Air 3 2017 Release Date Rumors & Updates
Next year, the iPad Air 3 is expected to be revealed in the next Apple event, which might be on March 2017. It's been almost two years since the iPad Air 2 has been launched. Many iPad enthusiasts are already eager to find out the rumors and speculations about the release of iPad Air 3, its price and specifications.
Ski Season Travel Tips That Can Help Save Money This Winter Holidays
Ski resorts are getting bigger. Last season, Saalbach has been deemed as the biggest ski area in Austria. Here are some of the ski holiday travel tips, as featured by the Telegraph, which will help you save money in the mountains.
How Safe Is It To Travel To Turkey? Tourists Warned To Stay Away From Areas Of Terror Attacks
Turkey is a well-known destination for British tourists with more than 2.5 million estimated people visiting the country each year. Vacationers travelling to Turkey have been advised to stay away from areas of recent terror attacks, particularly at Diyarbakir, after a high terror threat was issued.
Amazon Echo: The Most Interesting Gadget Yet In Years, Updates And Details Here
Amazon Echo is a hands-free smart speaker that users control with their voice. Echo connects to the Alexa Voice Service to instantly play music, provide information, news, sports scores, weather and more. All they have to do is to ask the AI-driven Alexa.
Lagos Portugal, Home Of The Best Gourmet Burger Joints In The World
The most sought-after gourmet burger is a Toucan Burger from one of Portugal´s favorite restaurants, Nah Nah Bah. It has been named one of the "Best Burger Joints in the World". The restaurant’s vibrant plates of food and upbeat soundtrack are perfect after a day in the Algarve’s surf.
Britain: A Great Value Destination With Brexit-Created Bargains
According to recent figures released by VisitBritain and the airline data analysis firm ForwardKeys, bargain-hunting international travelers grabbed the opportunity to book trips to the freshly discounted U.K. Resulting to the “Brexit” vote, also known as the June 24 Referendum, July was the utmost month ever for inbound tourism to the UK. There have been an estimated 3.8 million visitors descending in the country.
Samsung Faces Possibilities Of A Second Recall Of Galaxy Note 7
An active ‘priority’ investigation is continuously being conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in order to suitably determine why a replacement Galaxy Note 7 was deemed safe. The CPSC is the federal agency overseeing the U.S. recall of the Note 7.
Hurricane Matthew Caused Thousands of Cancelled Flights; Some Florida Airports Open
Hurricane Matthew continues to cause problems for travelers, with about 4,500 flights cancelled estimated so far between 05 to 09 October, according to tracking service FlightAware. The impacted Florida airports include Myrtle Beach, Jacksonville, Orlando, Palm Beach, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Daytona Beach.
US Airline Sued After Mixing Two Five-Year-Old Boys
US airline JetBlue is being sued after two young boys, who were travelling unaccompanied, has been mixed up. They were sent hundreds of miles in wrong destinations leading to the great torment of their families.
Google Assistant, The Tech Giant's Answer To Apple's Siri
Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai announced during the October 4 Google Event that they are evolving from a mobile-first world to an "AI-first world". Google takes credit for designing the phones around Google Assistant, the tech giant's answer to Apple's Siri, Amazon's Alexa and Microsoft's Cortana.
Abandoned Top-Secret Nuclear Military Plant Transformed Into Tourist Attraction
The largest man-made cave in the world, the 816 Nuclear Military Plant, is located in the mountains of Fuling district in China's Chongqing municipality. This former top-secret nuclear military plant was once used to manufacture plutonium and house thousands of explosives. Recently, it has been re-opened to tourists and visitors for the first time.
Chatbots: Learn French, German and Spanish With A Robot While On The Go
The language-learning platform Duolingo is introducing chatbots wherein users can learn new languages. The chatbots, is an AI-powered and language-learning app that offers a way to have conversations while you're trying to learn French, German and Spanish.
Dutch Tourist Faces Jail Imprisonment For Pulling Plug on Prayer Sermon in Myanmar
Klaas Haytema, a 30-year old Dutch tourist, who were charged with insulting religion in Myanmar for allegedly unplugging an amplifier blasting a late-night Buddhist sermon near his hotel.
Life Hacks On Having An Adult-Only Disney World Adventure
Disneyland Parks are not just for families with their children. If explored precisely, Disney can be the perfect destination for adult getaway for young and married couples.Disney can be a perfect place for adults. You can plan a grown-up Disney getaway with these life hacks as you explore your inner child at heart.
Yahoo Scans All Of Its Users’ Incoming Emails On Behalf Of U.S. Intelligence
There have been reports that Yahoo secretly scanned hundreds of millions of Yahoo Mail accounts at the order of the National Security Agency or FBI.
Money Saving Tips On Car Rentals You Should Know
To prevent from booking car rentals that can add hundreds of dollars unto vacation costs, here are some money saving tips for getting the better end of the bargain.
Disney California Adventure Park Unveils Details On First 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Ride
Disney is pushing through with its plans for its first Marvel comics-themed ride in the U.S. By the Summer of 2017, park-goers at Disney California Adventure will be able to travel around The Collector’s castle and see his immense treasure trove in the Marvel-based ride Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
British Trio Won Nobel Prize In Physics For Revealing The Secrets Of Exotic Matter
Three British physicists, currently working in the United States, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for revealing the secrets of exotic matter. The winners are Dr. David J. Thouless (82) of the University of Washington, Dr. F. Duncan M. Haldane (65) of Princeton University and Dr. J. Michael Kosterlitz (73) of Brown University.
Amazing Reasons Why Your Next Staycation Holiday Should Be A Cruise
Whether you’re new to cruising or a non-cruises who wanted to take some time off to relax with your family, now is the time to book. Cruising is hassle-free, and most offer pre-paid rates, exclusive promos and fabulous perks.
Candace Cameron Bure's Daughter Earns Buzz on “The Voice”
During the October 3rd’s episode of "The Voice," Candace Cameron Bure's daughter Natasha Bure nailed her audition for coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys. When Natasha hit the stage, she performed a cover of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love," which was very satisfactory to Adam Levine to turn his chair to the aspiring lass.
The World's Largest High-speed Railway Station, To Be Built Beside The Great Wall Of China
The world’s largest and deepest high-speed railway station is to be built just below the most popular section of the Great Wall of China. This major project is part of the country’s preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
European Union Targeted Google Over Its Alleged Anti-Competitive Android Practices
The European Union’s antitrust regulators plan to order Google to stop paying financial incentives to smartphones in exchange for installing Google Search exclusively on their android devices. The EU competition enforcer stated in its statement of objective that they planned to tell Google to halt payments or discounts to mobile phone manufacturers in return for pre-installing Google's Play Store with Google Search.
Why October Is The Best Month to Buy Travel Deals
Having an ultimate but pragmatic approach for rest and recreation is a big tap on the back for travelers who would like to spend vacation outside of their usual mall and bar hang outs. If you are looking for great deals , October is a perfect time to take advantage of off-peak travel deals in Europe and the Caribbean.
Google's New Smartphone "Pixel", Image Leaked
Google will be be holding a hardware event that day where the company will finally reveal its new Pixel Android smartphones. Leaked renders have surfaced online, showing off a bit of how its software would look like. It reveal new home screen and rounded icons. Google will actually be announcing two smartphones, the 5-inch Pixel and the larger 5.5-inch Pixel XL.
