Linksys Launches First MU-MIMO Enabled Wi-Fi Router in the Philippines

MU-MIMO Is Like Having An Individual Router Dedicated To Multiple Devices In Your Home
 
Linksys, the first to sell 100 million routers globally and a leader in wireless solutions for the home and business, today announced the availability of the first MU-MIMO enabled Wireless AC router – the Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router (EA8500) in Philippines. The new Linksys router leverages the 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, MultipleInput, Multiple Output) technology, which helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to all the devices in the home and function as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router. With MU-MIMO, the entire household can stream movies, play video games, listen to music, shop, check email and more – all at the same time.

The Linksys EA8500 router incorporates Qualcomm MU | EFX MU-MIMO technology+, which helps to provide up to 3x faster speeds* compared to current W-Fi. The combined 2.53 Gbps Wi-Fi speeds (up to 1733 Mbps for 5 GHz and 800 Mbps for 2.4 GHz‡) help minimize buffering and enable faster downloads. A supercharged 1.4 GHz dual-core CPU and four Gigabit ports offer blazing-fast speeds perfect for heavybandwidth wired gaming. Users can attach devices to the USB 3.0 port and a combo USB 2.0/eSATA port for uninterrupted personal cloud content streaming or to share data across their network. The four removable external antennas are adjustable for maximum coverage, while beamforming technology concentrates the Wi-Fi signal to each device for stronger, better performance and increased mobile speed and range.

“MU-MIMO technology revolutionizes the wireless experience in the home,” said Mike Chen, vice president of product management, Linksys. “The average home has more than 8 devices connecting to the Internet, and they’re not used for just sending emails and tweets. We’re streaming movies and TV shows in high definition, we’re video chatting with our friends and family, and we’re playing video games against competitors around the globe, all on different devices and often at the same time. To have dedicated bandwidth for their devices simultaneously will enhance the users’ experience so they won’t see that buffering icon when streaming a movie or listening to choppy music or worse, playing games with lag. We are so confident in the experience that MU-MIMO provides that we will be expanding our product line in the future to include more MU-MIMO routers.”

 “Qualcomm MU | EFX is designed to greatly improve Wi-Fi performance and consumers’ connected experiences,” said Gopi Sirineni, senior director of product management, Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. “Industry leaders like Linksys recognize the impact that MU-MIMO can have on home networks, and are delivering advanced products with the speed and efficiency to address the ever-increasing number of devices and highbandwidth applications.”  

In an IDC InfoBrief, sponsored by Linksys, titled The Home Network, the Neglected Workhorse, IDC surveyed participants in the US that had at least 3 wireless access users in their household to understand the behaviors of wireless Internet use and how MU-MIMO can benefit multi-user/multi-device households. The research project found that people are doing more on their home networks but are using older wireless technology that is not suited for the type of wireless households today - which are multiple-user/multipledevice households:

 84% of the respondents said they were streaming movies/TV and another activity such as streaming music, playing games, or surfing the Internet at the same time.    Nearly 50% still use routers running versions of Wi-Fi at least 12 years old.
 2/3 of the respondents said they had at least 5 devices connected to the Internet and in use at the same time.   More than half of survey respondents said they frequently or always experience buffering, interruptions or other performance issues on their home network.   84% of survey respondents cite performance as a key attribute to their router buying decision, far out-distancing range, security and even price.  Average selling price of routers is growing too – respondents said they would spend an average of $84 MORE on a router to eliminate performance issues.    People want their Wi-Fi: Wireless Internet access ranked #2 of the things that people would not live without. Food ranked #1, followed by Wi-Fi, Smartphone and Sex.

In today’s digital age where surfing speed is intricately linked to quality of life, the demand for high performance internet connection that enables people to connect multiple devices simultaneously without performance issues is definitely on the rise.  

The Linksys AC2600 MU-MIMO router will help address these issues customers are having today. Consumers can future-proof their home wireless networks as MU-MIMO becomes the next generation Wi-Fi technology in the market.

Pricing and Availability The Linksys Max-Stream AC2600 MU-MIMO Gigabit Router (EA8500) is immediately available at leading retail and online retailers including Complink, Octagon Computer Superstore, PC Worx, Silicon Valley, Villman Computers, and Thinking Tools at an MSRP of Php 13,990.

Router Leadership The EA8500 is added to the list of more than 60 Linksys routers introduced since it pioneered the router in 1999. Linksys recently announced it has sold more than 100 Million routers and has become part of an elite group of consumer electronics manufacturers to have a device hit that milestone number.

Linksys' New Wireless AC1900 MU-MIMO Router (EA7500) Ideal for 4K Streaming

Next-Gen Wi-Fi AC1900 Router Can Connect Multiple Devices To A Network, Including Multiple 4K and HD Video Streams Simultaneously

Linksys, the first to sell 100 million routers globally and a leader in networking solutions for the home and business, today announced the availability of its Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (EA7500). The new Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO router leverages the 802.11ac Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, which helps ensure uninterrupted Wi-Fi connectivity to multiple devices in the home and functions as if multiple devices have their own dedicated router. With MUMIMO, the whole household can enjoy 4K and HD TV streaming to multiple devices as well as play video games, listen to music, check email, shop, and more – all at the same time. 

 
Perfect for families with multiple users with their own streaming devices, the Max-Stream AC1900 leverages MU-MIMO functionality which helps make Wi-Fi networks more efficient when delivering high bandwidth 4K streams to multiple devices at the same time. Market research firm DisplaySearch/IHS recently reported shipments of 4K Ultra HDTVs reached 6 million in North America in 2015 and forecasts to double to 12 Million in 2016. 

 
“If you have or are planning to purchase a 4K TV you will need a Max-Stream router to ensure you have a seamless 4K online streaming experience,” said Justin Doucette, director product management, Linksys. “A single stream of 4K content takes a minimum of 20 Mbps to maintain a consistent stream, and when you combine that with multiple streams plus normal Wi-Fi use from gaming, internet surfing, IoT connectivity and music streaming, it adds up fast. Max-Stream will enable multiple streams of Wi-Fi to occur so users can have the ultimate 4K and networking experience.” 

The Next-Gen Max-Stream AC1900 can provide users with combined speeds up to 1.9 Gbps* and the range they need to connect all their devices in the home and at the same time. Also included is Smart Wi-Fi technology which makes it easy to set up and control your home Wi-Fi from anywhere using the Smart Wi-Fi app on your mobile device. 

 
The EA7500 features:  Next-Gen AC Wi-Fi – 802.11ac Wave 2 with MU-MIMO Technology for uninterrupted WiFi connections to multiple devices at the same time  Qualcomm IPQ 1.4GHz Dual Core Processor  Dual-band AC1900 Wireless speeds up to 1300 Mbps 5 GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz, which is a combined speed up to 1.9 Gbps*  Four Gigabit LAN Ethernet ports One Gigabit WAN for wired speeds up to 10x faster than fast Ethernet  One USB 3.0 and One USB 2.0 ports for connecting printers, storage and more  Three external and adjustable antennas for maximum coverage  Manage and monitor your network and easily control Wi-Fi devices remotely on a smart phone with the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app  Advanced WPA/WPA2 encryption and SPI firewall helps keep the network safe

The Linksys AC1900 MU-MIMO router will help address buffering issues customers are having today and into the future with 4K content. Check out the MU-MIMO video on the Linksys product page found here.

Pricing and Availability The Linksys Max-Stream AC1900 MU-MIMO Gigabit Wi-Fi Router (EA7500) is immediately available at leading retail and online retailers including Complink, Octagon Computer Superstore, PC Worx, Silicon Valley, Villman Computers, and Thinking Tools at an MSRP of Php 10,590.

Jollibee Now Has a Mobile App with Augmented Reality Technology

Kids nowadays belong to the digital generation who could easily learn how to use gadgets and technology. I sometimes find myself getting overwhelmed by the amount of information and adaptability they show in learning how to use new devices in terms of both hardware and software.

Thus, it is not surprising that many companies are now going with the trend since it is the inevitable direction for all especially if we want to belong among those moving forward with the use of technology in most of our activities, may it be at our home, schools or offices. Doing everything from work and learning to entertainment and leisure now involves taking advantage of what technology has to offer.

One of the most popular technological advancement is the proliferation of mobile apps for just about everything from office productivity tools to fun and games. These mobile apps have changed how we do almost everything and whether we would admit it or not, we have embraced its power for our benefit.

Jollibee, the country’s number one fast-food chain, is equally jumping into the bandwagon by recently unveiling its first-ever mobile application called JolliDance Showdown app that is sure to be a hit among Jollibee fans of all ages.

The big reveal held on September 24, 2016 at Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City made public the all-new mobile app that was developed by renowned Los Angeles-based mobile innovation agency, Trigger. The agency has produced applications for other clients like Sony Pictures, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Lucas Film.

Systems Integration 2016 Highlights Business Solutions And Technologies

Those who still view the Philippines as a technological laggard were surprised when the country jumped 17 places in the 2015 Global Innovation Index (GII), placing 83rd in worldwide rankings and 12th for Southeast Asia and Oceana. This August, one expo is treating tech enthusiasts to a showcase of innovations. Now on its 14th year, Systems Integration Philippines (SIP) will take place from August 11 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, SM Mall of Asia Complex.

“We want businesses to see what innovative solutions, products, and services are out there in the market,” shares Patrick-Lawrence Tan, CEO of Global-Link MP Events International, Inc. (GLMP), organizer of the event. “SIP is about emerging technologies and it is subdivided into different sections depending on industry. We have pro-AVL for events and film; entertainment technology; consumer electronics; advertising and media; IT; unified communications; education and office solutions. There will be more than 150 solution providers at the show so people really have a lot to look forward to.”

Aside from the expo, the organizers have conceptualized exciting opportunities for trade visitors, such as Technical Seminars; Business Matching Sessions; Zone sections for Innovation, Drones, Virtual Reality; and Digital Raffle Draws.

SIP 2016 will open its doors from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm daily. For hassle-free claiming of IDs during the event, pre-register online via www.globallinkmp.com/SIP. Entrance is free. To inquire, call GLMP at (02) 893 7973 or check out them out on Facebook.

Showcasing the latest technologies for events, advertising and film, Systems Integration Philippines serves as the country’s brainstorming hub for creative directors, media planners, organizers and business developers.

Business owners, managers, and consultants are expected to visit the show to consult with internationally qualified ICT engineers and systems integrators as well as acquire the latest solutions in the market.

With the increasing need to optimize productivity in companies, Systems Integration Philippines allows a first-hand experience of the most efficient equipment to achieve total product and service quality.

Industry decision makers and key players all over the country come together to do business partnerships in the country’s largest and longest running trade show that are changing the way we live, work and play.

This year’s SIP will also be held alongside Wire and Cable Philippines 2016. With the country gaining recognition as Asia’s center for manufacturing and production, this trade event marks its 3rd year as the networking hub for key industry players from across 20 countries.

Don’t miss on this opportunity to consult with systems integrators of the most trusted companies today!

Some of the show sponsors include Avolution, Big Pix Graphics Systems, Kensonic Inc., Inewvation Philippines Corp., Microdata Systems & Management Incorporated, Multistiq, Inc., Norde International Distributors, Stagecraft International, Sun Cellular, ABS-CBN, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, BusinessWorld, Business + Class, InAVate APAC, Lighting Audio Visual Asia (LAVA) Magazine, Speed Magazine, PC Buyer’s Guide, McGuire Publishing, Asia Signs, Heartshaper Asia, NegoSentro, Eagle Broadcasting Network, DZEC Radyo Agila 1062, NET 25, Light Network, My Pinoy TV, WhenManila, Giz Guide, Geeky Pinas, AstigPh, Pinoy Tekkie, Wazzup Pilipinas, Tekkie Pinas and many more.

LBC Pushes Innovation with Impact Hub Fellowship

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY, IN THIS ERA OF DIGITIZATION, CONNECTEDNESS AND PERSONALIZATION IS LOOKING BRIGHTER THAN EVER. AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO HIGHLIGHT THE PROMISE OF INNOVATION THAN WITH LBC SUPPORTING TODAY’S PIONEERS AND ORIGINAL THINKERS THROUGH THE IMPACT HUB FELLOWSHIP.

“Impact Hub began in London in 2005, has expanded to become a global initiative spanning Amsterdam to Dubai, Singapore to San Francisco, and now, Manila. To date, it has more than 11,000 members in 73 Impact Hubs. Impact Hub Manila is an incubator, co-working and events space for entrepreneurs, activists, creatives and professionals taking action to drive positive social and environmental change. The incubation program, the Fellowship, is a topic focused entrepreneurial idea award and one-year incubation program designed to attract, select and support impact entrepreneurs to grow their innovations. 23 Fellows in 10 Cities around the globe were already chosen,” explains LizAn Kuster, co-founder of Impact Hub Manila.

As part of the fellowship, Impact Hub seeks out a partner organization that will allow them to address social and ecological issues anchored on a specific theme. This year, following the theme of Mobility, LBC in partnership with the Impact Hub Fellowship hopes to provide a solid foundation that will grow these ideas into scalable, innovative, impactful ventures.

The key is to provide a holistic approach where partners can help tailor-fit solutions for impact makers locally. The program provides opportunities for networking through thought-provoking events, and community-driven programs anchored on a global member platform that allows participants to work, meet, learn and connect. 

Chevrolet Philippines: The Covenant Car Company Inc. Company Profile

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4.9 million cars and trucks a year.  Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality.

Chevrolet Philippines - The Covenant Car Company Inc. (TCCCI) is a Filipino owned company and the exclusive importer and distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts in the Philippines.

Appointed by General Motors Southeast Asia Operations, Chevrolet Philippines – TCCCI was incorporated on July 1, 2009 and assumed full business operations for Chevrolet on October 1, 2009.
At the helm of the Board of Directors is TCCCI’s Chairman H.E. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., Philippine Ambassador to the U.S.A. and Management Association of the Philippines’ 2007 Management Man of the Year, whose professional expertise as former Central Bank Governor of the Philippines and current Vice Chairman of the Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company ensures that the company is run with excellence and integrity. Governing the company together with H.E. Cuisia is TCCCI’s Chairman Emeritus Mr. Richard L. Lee who lends his close to 40 years of automotive expertise and keen financial and business sense to the company.

TCCCI’s management team is led by its current President and Managing Director, Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla. With more than 20 years of automotive experience, Atty. Arcilla has led the company to re-ignite the passion for Chevrolet in the Philippines; hence, becoming the solid, customer-oriented Chevrolet distributor in South East Asia today.

Introducing the New Yahoo Mail App, Multiple Mailbox Management and Password-free Sign-in

Most people have an email account from more than one provider. So starting today, Yahoo Mail users can connect and manage their email accounts from Outlook.com, Hotmail and AOL Mail, right from Yahoo Mail on mobile and desktop. Once connected, users can access Yahoo Mail’s features across all their mailboxes. (The ability to manage multiple mailboxes is rolling out globally today in the Yahoo Mail app. The desktop experience is currently available for U.S. English users, and will be coming soon to users outside of the U.S.)

“Email is the most prevalent way people communicate online. However, what we want from our inbox is evolving. Mobile use requires a faster and smarter inbox,” said Jeff Bonforte, Senior Vice President of Communication Products at Yahoo. “Both of these needs are at the center of our new app.”

In addition to speed, smarts and support for multiple mailboxes, the new app marks the introduction of Yahoo Account Key – a more secure and simple future alternative to the old password. This new feature simplifies the sign-in process with a secure and easy-to-use interface to access a Yahoo account with the tap of a button.

Why 3LCD Projection Delivers Superior Brightness And Color Performance

Epson projectors use a 3LCD projection engine to deliver bright, clear images that are rich in detail and color. Here’s why 3LCD is superior to 1-chip projector technology:

Accurate color with no ‘rainbow effect’ can be seen in the image above.

1-chip projectors use a rotating color wheel that spins at a rapid speed, only displaying colors one at a time sequentially. A viewer’s visual system combines the series of colored images into a full-colored picture. With this, viewers will sometimes see an artefact known as the “rainbow effect”.

The rainbow effect is most noticeable with fast moving video, especially bright objects on dark backgrounds. It is also apparent when moving your eyes from side to side, such as when reading text.

The image below is an example of the rainbow effect that was captured by a moving camera while the shutter was open. This is equivalent to what you will see when your eyes move quickly across the screen.
Epson’s 3LCD technology avoids this visual artefact by using mirrors to separate white light from the projector lamp into red, green and blue light. Each of the three light colors is then passed through a LCD panel and recombined using a prism before being projected onto the screen.

The result: accurate color that’s easier on the eyes.

Net Neutrality: Does It Still Exist in the Digital Market

PLDT Alpha Enterprise's Head of Corporate Business Solutions, Mr. Benedict Patrick Alcoseba, was questioned about how SafeZone is very much anti-net neutrality.

PLDT's SafeZone gives preference to big companies who can afford the service. How about small to medium enterprises who don't have the money to join SafeZone?

We must understand that telcos should just provide the "pipe" without any preference to any type of content, or company, for that matter. PLDT is using its market power to benefit only a few and blatantly disregards how openness the Internet should be. If you don't have the dough to pay the necessary cost of shouldering the expense incurred by your customers on the PLDT pipeline, then the customers might just make use of the competitors services.

We also cannot use SafeZone if we are not using a PLDT, Smart or Sun line because it is limited only to their subscribers.

As a telco company, what has PLDT really have done to encourage utilization of services over the Internet? There's 46K public schools out there but only 17% are accessible via Internet.

What is PLDT doing to address the lack of broadband infrastructure, and with regards to the Internet speed that is not at par with our neighbors?

More at http://www.wazzuppilipinas.com

Maxwell Comes to Notebooks

NVIDIA recently unleashed an onslaught on the gaming world, an onslaught named Maxwell. We launched the new graphics architecture during GAME24, an unprecedented 24-hour celebration of gaming. And it blew away gamers across the globe.

We held onto one big secret, which we’re revealing today: the introduction of the GeForce GTX 970M and GeForce GTX 980M notebook GPUs.

Maxwell, the company’s 10th-generation GPU architecture, is undeniably the world’s most advanced. It solves some of the most complex lighting and graphics challenges in visual computing. And it does so with twice the energy efficiency of the previous generation. It’s a combination that will pay huge dividends in notebooks.

Why?

New Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter Transforms Your Favorite Speakers into a Wireless Sound System

Multipoint Bluetooth Delivers Versatile Connectivity and Uncompromised Entertainment Experience

Logitech unveiled the Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter, which gives you everything you need to turn your favorite speakers into a wireless sound system for your smartphone and tablet. The compact audio adapter features multipoint Bluetooth connectivity and one-touch pairing for up to two devices.

“Smartphones are becoming a preferred device for storing and listening to music, and now with the Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter you can stream your music to your PC speakers and home stereo systems,” said Moninder Jain, Managing Director of South Asia at Logitech. “Its simple setup makes it easy to wirelessly stream stereo sound from smartphones and tablets to any corded speakers for a quality audio experience.”

Multipoint Bluetooth connectivity connects two devices simultaneously and streams audio from either one with the push of a button, making it easy to enjoy your favorite playlist on your smartphone or a movie on your tablet. When the devices are moved out of range, automatic re-pairing helps make the audio streaming experience hassle-free.

Simply attach the adapter to your powered speakers using a standard analog RCA or 3.5 mm cable and you can stream and control your music with a reliable direct line-of-sight connection from up to 50 feet away. To deliver high-quality acoustics, the Logitech Bluetooth Speaker Adapter is tuned at Logitech’s state-of-the-art labs, so regardless of where your audio streams from, you’ll never have to compromise on sound again.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter is expected to be available in Philippines in May 2014, for a
suggested retail price of US$49.00. For more information, please visit www.logitech.com or our blog.

Doss Launches Eye Candies for Music dnd Voice Enthusiasts

Doss presented to the members of the press its unique deviation from the speakers existing today, the Doss 1178 Bluetooth Wireless 3D surround stereo speakers for tablet computers and smartphones.

Fashioning colorful spherical speakers that seamlessly fit into the hand, the eye candies are remarkably powerful with its simple and quick bluetooth pairing with digital devices. Music and voice fanatics have the option to use the speakers individually or in tandem for pure digital surround sound.

Audio enthusiasts should watch out for the hands-free, long battery life, and multiple peripheral connection capability of Doss 1156 and Asimom 3 DS-1189. The Doss 1156, has built in dual speaker, Doss patented air bass technology for superior surround sound experience. The Asimom 3 on the other hand has Bluetooth A2DP for quick pairing with other devices, and can be charged wirelessly with the included charging base.

Outdoorsy types can take their rugged lifestyle to the next level with the spill proof, scratch proof and collission resistant features of Hurricane DS-1302 and Doss 1209. Hurricane DS-1302 has Bluetooth A2DP function and uses NdFeb magnets for powerful audio transmission. Doss 1209 can be operated hands free and supports TF card for storage requirements.

One of the highlights of the event was the introduction of the Doss Motion 1155, equipped with sensors that allow users control audio playbacks by the simple wave of the hand.

Cannice Presents Bluetooth Series for Music and Calls

For the first time this year, Cannice presents its bluetooth audio solutions to match the particular tastes of modern digital consumers.

Music enthusiasts can take advantage of the Bluetooth 4.0 aptX technology and up to 30 hours of music playing time of Cannice Headblue series, designed for the laid-back listeners to individuals who want to be entertained by an exclusive DJ. For those who chose freedom, the Muses1 and Muses2 offer extreme mobility through different wear options fit for music fanatics on the go or fitness buff, the series boasts up to 20 hours of run time and 300 hours of standby time.

A must have for extremely mobile business individuals, Cannice presents its iBlue6 and which combine the reliable capabilities, high speed, and low energy protocols of of the classic bluetooth with the latest powerful features of Bluetooth 4.0. This business wireless gadget is engineered with 6th generation CVC noise reduction technologies for crystal clear audio experience, and allow simple operation, switch-free connection to other bluetooth devices.

And for those who want to stick with handheld calling, the Padblue1 is the right device. The wearable gadget utilizes 5th generation CVC noise reduction and provides 5 hours of talk time and music time respectively.

Cannice is one of the exclusive brands carried by Philteq Enterprise Inc for the Philippine market.

Highlights the combination of sophistication and function fit for the specific requirements of new breed of consumers.

Skullcandy Philippines unveils the arrival of the NBA line

The most anticipated Skullcandy NBA collection is finally here, as it the line now available in over 100 retail stores in the country.

Skullcandy, a high-growth performance lifestyle brand, collaborated with the NBA to offer officially licensed headphones, showcasing the names and team logos of six of today’s hottest NBA players - Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose, Kevin Durant, Rajon Rondo, and Dwyane Wade. Meanwhile, the NBA earphone line features the logos of prolific teams with the LA Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, NY Knicks, and Miami Heat.

FUNtas-TECH : 3 Day Tech Warehouse Sale and INFOtainment Expo

Tekkie Tekkie Muna (Yippee there’s another big IT sale, abangan natin ito mga p’re dahil big SALE), if you want to buy the best IT gadgets and peripherals in the most discounted prices. Check out FUNtas-Tech!

Gearing up to the next century where the modern world drives by the technology, and more tech-savvy people, Filipinos desire the latest and coolest devices from mobile phones, digital cameras, flat screen TVs and the likes.