Braven : The World’s Most Talented Speakers

BRAVEN is a portable Bluetooth speaker maker, dedicated to delivering premium audio and unparalleled design. Founded in 2011, BRAVEN is the first company to produce a portable Bluetooth HD Speaker that doubles as a mobile device charger.

Braven 570 (Php 3,950)

Equipped with 6 watts of power and 10 hours of playtime, the Braven 570 is the perfect audio companion to bring along wherever life takes you.

Braven 625s (Php 5,950)

Brandishing a shock absorbing exterior shell and an LED flashlight accessory, the Braven 625s is an outdoorsman’s perfect companion. With enough battery power to play 16 hours worth of music, the 625s can also do double duty as a mobile phone charger.

Acer Launches “Your Home Cinema Package”

The global tech giant’s exciting new promo brings high-tech cinema experience straight to your home

Global tech giant Acer is set to bring high-tech cinema experience to Filipinos’ homes nationwide as it announces the “Your Home Cinema Package,” an exciting new promo featuring two of the latest Acer LED projectors plus freebies for total home theater enjoyment.

The promo, which runs from October 14 to November 14, 2013, bundles the palm-sized but powerful K135 LED projector or the sleek, high-brightness K335 LED projector with free products that include an Acer Iconia B1 Android handheld computing device, an Acer projector screen, and an Acer USB presenter with laser pointer—all for as low as P34,000.

Epson Ships its 90 Millionth HTPS Panel for 3LCD Projectors

Seiko Epson Corporation  recently announced that it has shipped a total of 90 million high-temperature polysilicon (“HTPS”) TFT liquid crystal panels for 3LCD projectors, enough for more than 30 million projector units.

For more than two decades, Epson has maintained its position as the world's No. 1 supplier (1) of HTPS panels, the core devices at the heart of 3LCD projectors. It has led the industry by developing and providing technologies that boost power and performance.

In recent times, applications for 3LCD projectors have expanded as advantages such as high brightness and contrast have been augmented with functions such as 3D and interactive capability. In the office, for example, projectors have become essential equipment for business presentations. In the home theater segment, they offer a compelling movie-viewing experience. In the education segment, projectors facilitate effective learning at school.

Tattoo's New Personalized Plan 999 Now Comes with Free Mobile Wifi Device

Connectivity has never been as relevant as it is today. As some walk around with 3 or more gadgets in their bags, staying up to date is a trend that will keep on evolving.

As Tattoo, the country's most reliable mobile broadband continues to combine connectivity, best value and accessibility, subscribers can experience these altogether with the new Postpaid Personalized Plan 999.

The revamped Plan 999 now gives subscribers their very own Tattoo mobile WiFi device for free – no more one-time cash out or extra fees. The free Tattoo mobile wifi device lets you connect 10 devices all at once with even amplified speeds of up to 12mbps that can be upgraded up to 21 mbps, keeping up with your multi-connected lifestyle.

ASUS Announces Transformer Book T100 with Detachable Tablet Display

Attended by members of the media and ASUS partners, ASUS announces the Transformer Book T100, a 2-in-1 ultraportable laptop with a detachable 10 inch tablet HD display.

Powered by the latest Intel Atom ‘Bay Trail’ quad-core processor and that can be used as a standalone Windows 8.1 tablet. With a slim design and durable finish, Transformer Book is not only one of the lightest laptops currently available at just 1.07kg, but also one of the lightest 10-inch tablets around, at 550g.

The photo above shows Mr. George Su (2nd from left), Country Manager of Asus Philippines, while offering a toast to success during the launch of T100, one of the company’s next generation of notebook products.   Joining him in photo were (from left:) Mr. Wowie Wong, Market Development Manager of Intel Philippines; Louis Lau, System Product Manager, Asus Philippines; Gary Fowle, OEM General Manager of  Micosoft.

The event was held at Club Haze in Bonifacio Global City last November 5, 2013.

Arcadium 3 Presented by Power Mac Center

What is Arcadium 3?

In 2011, Power Mac Center launched the country’s first-of-its-kind App Arcade Tournament dubbed Arcadium, with participants joining in the event by going to selected Power Mac Center stores to play featured game apps initially on iOS devices like iPad and iPod touch.

Now on its third year of staging, Arcadium continues to serve as an exciting and competitive platform for Apple users and gaming enthusiasts to play game apps using their favorite Apple devices.

What are the games featured in Arcadium 3?

Arcadium 3 tests the gaming skills of participants through its featured games that are sure to attract gamers of all ages and can be played on Mac, Apple TV, iPad, iPad mini, iPhone and iPod Touch. The tournament showcases the most sought after game apps, namely Ducati Challenge, Shadowgun: Deadzone, Scrabble, Despicable Me: Minion Rush, and Elite Command AR.

LG G2 Available for Free at Plan 1799 with Unlimited LTE Surfing

Globe Telecom once again proves that it is the preferred Philippine telco partner of the world’s leading device manufacturers by being the first telco in the country to launch LG Mobile’s newest flagship smartphone, the LG G2, under its suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans.

Dubbed by Stuff Magazine as the “best smartphone in the world” and the “new king of Android”, LG G2 is available for free at Plan 1799 over a 24-month contract period*. The postpaid plan bundle already comes with unlimited Long Term Evolution (LTE) surfing which gives subscribers mobile internet speeds of up to 42 mbps, a monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and one-month free subscription to Globe Gadget Care, the country’s first-ever mobile phone protection program that guarantees a worry-free experience against theft and accidental damage.

“We are honored to be the first Philippine telco to offer LG Mobile’s latest smartphone innovation in the country on the back of our undisputed postpaid leadership and device expertise,” shared Raul Macatangay, Head of Globe Postpaid. “The LG G2 and its amazing features are best paired with the Best-Ever mySUPERPLAN, the first fully-customizable and most flexible postpaid plan in the country that empowers subscribers to create a plan that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle.”

Smart Recognizes PayITFwd Awardees

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Smart Communications gave honor to ten of the best tech-based community projects during the first PayITFwd recognition event at the Jump Experience Center inside SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

Out of hundreds of projects that were sent to Smart, these ten programs stood out, and the brains behind them were awarded during the event.

Dr. Roel Cagape, one of the ten winners, started a text-based health center in General Santos City where the people can text him for health consultation.

Julio Babagay made old notebooks look like new again and even help the charity through his Notebook Exchange project. The dedication of the 13-year-old boy earned him the PayITFwd nod.

Reuben Herrera, an alternative learning instructor from Brooke's Point, Palawan, not just built the alternative learning setting to the people in the said town but also built a school for them. The efforts gave him a top ten nod too.

WebGeek Conference 2013

Wazzup Pilipinas!

Bringing the Philippine developer community under one roof http://webgeek.ph/conference/

Conference + App Expo + Beer

On November 16, we’re bringing together leading developers, makers, futurists and creatives in Meralco Multi Purpose Hall (Ortigas) to explore and discuss the future of software. 

WebGeek will create the path for you in meeting the Philippine developer scene in one roof. An exciting app expo would also take place, wherein exciting, cutting edge products would be demo-ed by the developers themselves. Go around, check them out, share insights and have fun while having a nice cold beer.

Paktor Social Media App : Meeting New People Made Easy

Raymond Guttierez hosted the launch of Paktor held at the Skye Lounge located at the roofdeck of W High Street Building, 28th St. corner 11th Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Taguig.

Paktor is a simple and friendly smartphone application that is available for free for those who want to meet new friends via the magical online world. With just a two-click registration/confirmation process that utilizes our existing Facebook account, we'll be ready in just a few seconds to meet new acquaintances that could eventually become more intimate.

Founder Joseph Phua really made it sure it will be a very user-friendly app to get rid of the tedious process of struggling your way into a very complicated registration and log-in scheme. the Graphical user Interface of Paktor was also designed with simplicity in mind. It has a built-in GPS to search for Paktor users within your area so you could link, connect and who knows - maybe arrange a common place meetup to get to know each other better. So its a dating app ideally designed for social matching of people with common interests.

Rising star and international DJ, DJ KulKid was also there at the latter part of the launch providing entertainment via superb mixed beats.