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    Epson announces trade-in promo for dot matrix printers

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    Epson announces trade-in promo for dot matrix printers

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    Instead of letting your old printer gather dust in the attic, go ahead and trade it in to get a discount on Epson’s dot matrix printer models.

    Until January 31, 2014, customers can surrender any working or non-working dot matrix, inkjet or laser printer of any brand to get a 20% discount on Epson’s LX-310, LQ-310 and FX-2175.

    The 9-pin LX-310 and the 24-pin LQ-310 feature a 128KB input data buffer memory, which enables them to achieve high printing speeds of 357 and 416 characters per second, respectively, at 12 CPI (characters per inch). Both models are rated for a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 10,000 POH (power on hours) compared to their predecessors, which are rated at 6,000 POH.

    The FX-2175, meanwhile, prints at 476 characters per second at 10 CPI and has an MTBF rating of 12,000 POH. It is ideal for printing monthly reports, transaction reports, accounting statements, spreadsheets, multiple-copy documents, and other files that need to be completed in volumes at a high speed.

     

    Google tracks Santa this Christmas Eve!

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    Google tracks Santa this Christmas Eve!

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    Monitor Santa’s journey across the globe with Google’s little Christmas treat, the Google Santa Tracker app for Android. According to the folks at the Big G, once they get approval from the elves, they will be launching app in mid-December. With it, you’ll be able to follow Santa around the world as he delivers presents to all the good boys and girls on Christmas Eve. Afraid you’ll miss him? Give yourself a constant reminder to launch the app on Christmas Eve by downloading the Chrome extension that lets you view a countdown to Santa’s take-off while you scour the web for gifts you want him to leave under the tree. Who knows? Good ol’ St. Nick might be tracking your browsing history as we speak.

    Screen Shot 2013-12-05 at 3.06.45 PMCounting the days ’til we get our hard-earned presents.

    Screen Shot 2013-12-05 at 3.02.00 PMRudolph is wondering where Santa is, too.

    In the meantime, you can head over to The Village to watch videos and play games with the elves.

    Screen Shot 2013-12-05 at 3.05.33 PMHelp the elves load the cargo!

    Screen Shot 2013-12-05 at 3.05.57 PMRudolph shooting some promotional material. Looking good, Red Nose.

     

     

     

    Everyone needs a little space. Western Digital can give you just that.

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    Everyone needs a little space. Western Digital can give you just that.

     

    WD My Passport FlyerWestern Digital (WD) has just announced that their MyPassport Ultra line of hard drives is now available. The external HDDs give your data several layers of protection along with super-fast USB 3.0 connectivity, all in a slim, compact design with colors that suit your style. The drives come in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities, and come packing WD SmartWare Pro backup software, which is integrated with Dropbox, as well as additional security options to make sure your data is kept safe from prying eyes., and come with a three-year limited warranty.

    “WD’s My Passport Ultra combines USB 3.0, a range of colors and capacities and the best software and hardware functions currently found in our line of My Passport portable storage drives to create the ultimate portable digital safe for today’s active consumer,” explained Jim Welsh, executive vice president and general manager of WD’s branded products and consumer electronics groups. “Adding WD SmartWare Pro technology with auto backup and password protection to one of the industry’s fastest interfaces and largest capacity drives gives consumers the convenience and peace of mind to enjoy, share, and protect their personal digital content everywhere they go.”

    The MyPassport Ultra drives are distributed by EA Global Supply Chain Solutions, Inc and Axis Global technologies, and are available at select retailers for  PHP 3,390, 4,290 and 7,290 for the 500GB, 1TB and 2TB capacities respectively.

    To sweeten the deal even more, WD is offering buyers of the 2TB MyPassport between November 22 and December 31 2013 a chance to win either a Samsung Galaxy Camera, Canon Ixus 140 or Canon Ixus 95IS.

    Honda Jazz now available in three new colors

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    Honda Jazz now available in three new colors

    Honda Jazz New colors (1)Honda Cars Philippines spices up the Jazz with three new color options – Rallye Red, Modern Steel and Fresh Lime.

    Rallye Red, and Modern Steel complements the aggressive and sporty styling of the 1.5 liter Jazz. Fresh Lime on the other hand is originally offered only for the Jazz 1.5 liter special edition in 2012, but makes a comeback in both 1.3 liter and 1.5 liter variants.

    Triggering the emergence of the hatchback niche since its arrival in 2004, the Honda Jazz has revolutionized the small car segment with its complete lifestyle package.

    The Honda Jazz is available in the following variants with prices at:

    1.3-liter S MT – Php 752,000
    1.3-liter S AT – Php 792,000
    1.5-liter V AT –  Php 857,000

    LG gets their game on for CES

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    LG gets their game on for CES

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    CES is just around the corner, and as always, we’re expecting quite a bit from consumer electronics giant LG.

    “This year, LG has made great strides in advancing Smart technology here in the Philippines,” Jillian Lichauco, LGEPH Marketing and PR Manager, said. “We launched our series of Smart appliances that are intelligently controlled, connected and built around consumer lifestyle. We also unveiled the innovative G series for our mobile phones which now redefine the way mobile users interact with their phones. LG Electronics Philippines is constantly breaking new ground in the industry as we bring the Philippines at par with the most technologically advanced countries in the world.”

    Echoing the theme up the upcoming CES, LG has gotten their devices lined up for the big reveals in Las Vegas early next year. They have consistently been at the forefront of smart technology, and have lead the way in giving consumers a seamless experience when it comes to connected TVs.

    This year saw the release of LG’s redesigned Magic Remote, which allows even better language recognition for the split-second execution of commands whether via voice, gesture, point or dial, all built around natural human motions and gestures.

    This year also saw a number of NFC-enabled devices from the manufacturer, which lets users control many of their home appliances with a quick tap, or print an image straight from their smartphones.

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    The highest point in LG’s calendar this year was no doubt the launch of their flagship Android device, the G2. Offering superb image quality and amazing power in a gorgeous shell, the G2 has been received exceedingly well throughout the globe, and its popularity seems to show no signs of waning.

    “With the advent of greater Internet connectivity and improvements in wireless

    technologies, the potential to harness technology to do more for humankind has never

    been greater,” Lichauco said. “We’ve only scratched the surface of Smart technology.

    LG is committed to improve our consumer’s lifestyles with simple yet powerful

    innovations.”

    Be holiday ready with home appliances from LG

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    Be holiday ready with home appliances from LG

    As soon as the ‘ber months begin, Filipinos, out of impulse, prepare for the Yuletide season. This period for the average Filipino translates to festivities and various gatherings of friends and families. Hosting these lavish Christmas parties and dinners foster the sense of holiday giving. Along with the festivities comes the inevitable damage brought by overuse, which likely can, if not, take a toll on our home appliances.

    Overdrive is not a term LG can handle. Boasting cutting-edge home appliances, LG Electronics has tailored offerings built to help you breeze through all your domestic chores for the coming holidays.

    LG Refrigerators

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    Keeping large-quantity food items fresh and Christmas leftovers unspoiled, LG’s Door-in-Door refrigerator is the perfect storage solution for the family’s home-cooked meals for Noche Buena. LG’s space-efficient Door-in-Door refrigerator has a standard capacity of 26 cubic feet sporting shelves that can store large platters and plastic containers easily.

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    With the innovative Door-in-Door feature, quick and easy access food and drinks are possible. Maintaining the freshness of stored food items, LG’s Door-in-Door refrigerators are equipped with a ginseng-coated Hygiene Fresh four-step filtration system that is touted to eliminate 99.99 percent of airborne bacteria and odor.

    LG’s biggest load-capacity washer

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    A frequent aftermath following family gatherings is a pile of laundry; LG Electronics offers the perfect solution with their front- and top-load washing machines. LG’s biggest load capacity of 13kg/7kg Front-Load Washer-Dryer and 16kg Top-Load Washer can accommodate the family’s various types of laundry.

    The laundry machine also features LG’s core Inverter Direct Drive technology, which increases motor efficiency and makes it less prone to breakdowns. It has a simplified mechanism, which reduces noise levels and boosts energy- and cost-efficiency.

    All LG Door-in-Door refrigerators and Inverter Direct Drive washing machines come with a 10-year motor warranty.

    For more information about LG’s home appliances, visit www.lg.com/ph or www.lgblog.com.ph.

     

    Public icons make the ‘Smart’ choice for their new iPhone 5s and 5c

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    Public icons make the ‘Smart’ choice for their new iPhone 5s and 5c

    Rapper and actor Elmo Magalona gets his iPhone 5s from the Smart store

    Since its international rollout last September, Apple’s latest iteration of their flagship phone has taken the world by storm. The iPhone 5s, “the most forward-thinking Smartphone,” and the iPhone 5c, “the most colorful iPhone yet,” brought anticipation to Filipino iPhone fans.

    On November 15, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) made the latest iPhones more accessible to Filipinos.

    “The new iPhone 5s and 5c are such crowd-drawers because of their innovative features and the diverse characters and lifestyles they represent – from the savvy businessman to the hip and cool student,” said Kathy Carag, Smart Postpaid head.

    Boys Night Out DJs Sam YG and Tony Toni with Smart Postpaid head Kathy Carag

    Carag further noted that the growing recognition of LTE devices carried a realization of having a reliable network in boosting the features of the new iPhones.

    “Aside from offering many affordable plans that make the new iPhones available to many, Smart, through its widest LTE coverage in the country, also delivers the fast and reliable network performance that the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c need to maximize their use. Smart is simply the smart choice for these new iPhones,” Carag said.

    DLSU Green Archer Thomas Torres gets his new iPhone at the Smart store

    A number of prominent figures chose the reliable network of Smart for their new iPhone handsets. Among these figures are: rapper and actor, Elmo Magalona; DLSU Green Archer, Thomas Torres; Boys Night Out DJs Sam YG and Tony Toni; and Fashion bloggers Camille Co, Patricia Prieto, and sister duo Vern and Vernice Enciso.

    Fashion bloggers Vern and Vernice Enciso, Patricia Prieto and Camille Co express their styles with their colorful iPhone 5c

    For more information on Smart’s complete suite of iPhone offers, visit smart.com.ph/iPhone. To subscribe to Smart’s iPhone Plans, apply now at the nearest Smart Store or visit store.smart.com.ph.

    Apple buys Topsy, a startup that specializes in Twitter analytics

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    Apple buys Topsy, a startup that specializes in Twitter analytics

    Screen Shot 2013-12-03 at 3.16.36 PMThe social media analytics startup Topsy Labs, Inc., a firm that specializes in analyzing Twitter conversations, has been acquired by Apple in what The Wall Street Journal reports as a deal worth more than USD 200 million.

    Because it is one of the handful of services that have been given access to the data “fire hose” by Twitter, Inc., Topsy has access to the full stream of tweets since 2006, and this is what it uses to analyze sentiments on Twitter and measure the reach of a message or hashtag for its clients.

    According to The Wall Street Journal, an unnamed Apple spokesperson confirmed the deal, but refused to discuss the acquisition any further. “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,” commented the spokesperson.

    Source: The Wall Street Journal
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    Globe Telecom’s tech partner Huawei PH donates USD 30,000 in aid of calamity victims

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    Globe Telecom’s tech partner Huawei PH donates USD 30,000 in aid of calamity victims

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    Weeks after the devastation super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ inflicted upon the regions of the Philippines, support and aid are still generously pouring in. This time, Globe Telecom’s technology partner Huawei Philippines donates USD 30,000 to Ayala Foundation Inc. for the benefit of the victims of the super typhoon.

    The donation will go to Globe Telecom’s Bangon Pinoy campaign—an enterprise-wide disaster response initiative that aims to have a unified system for donations, relief efforts, and corporate social responsibility programs across products and services.

    The cutest Sci-Fi illustrations you will ever see.

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    The cutest Sci-Fi illustrations you will ever see.

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    This one is for the geeks. Matsuda Yuusuke has talent many of us dream of having. This is, in and of itself, not particularly new, but these illustrations that he made of popular Sci-Fi movies are just absolutely adorable. He goes and re-imagines beloved characters such as Robocop the Predator and the Xenomorph and draws them in super cute Anime style. We’re not 100% sure the original creators are going to be too fond of them, but the end results are just too kawaii to share. Hit the LINK to view some of his work. (via xombiedirge.com)

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    The Nexus 5 is coming to the Philippines. For real.

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    The Nexus 5 is coming to the Philippines. For real.

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    Last week, at an event to which we were invited, we got some really good news from a very reliable source. The source, who shall remain unnamed mentioned that the Google/LG Nexus 5 will be coming to the Philippines in very short order through one of the local telcos. This is really great news for those who have been waiting for the Android 4.4 KitKat device. There is no word on pricing, so we don’t know if it’ll be keeping the low price that has made it so popular overseas, or the price of admission will be at par with the kind of device it is, nor is there any word on the storage sizes to be made available. For those of you who need a refresher, the Nexus 5 by LG closely resembles the G2, and carries quite an impressive spec sheet, with a quad-core processor, the latest mobile graphics, 2GB of RAM and a gorgeous 5-inch screen. For more news, you’re all just going to have to wait a little longer, as the reported launch will be the first week of December.

    Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 gearing up for an early 2014 debut?

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    Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 gearing up for an early 2014 debut?

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    Samsung Galaxy S4’s upgraded sibling is rumored to hit markets as early as February or March next year.

    According to Cnet’s sources, production of the powerful Galaxy S5—sporting an impressive spec sheet and built with top of the line and flexible materials—could begin in January. The Galaxy S5 is also said to come with the latest Android iteration, KitKat, and be compatible with the revamped Galaxy Gear 2.

    What are your thoughts on the new Samsung flagship? Comment on the section below.

    Article Source: Cnet 

    The LG G2 rumored to receive an Android 4.4 KitKat update on March

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    The LG G2 rumored to receive an Android 4.4 KitKat update on March

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    The stellar LG flagship is set to get the Android 4.4 KitKat software March next year—Canadian outlet, MobileSyrup says.

    The sweet concoction for the G2, according to Engadget’s source, will be added later in the first quarter of 2014. The report further adds, LG has noted that every local carrier will receive the update at about the same time.

    Here’s a quick hands-on of the G2.

    We know you’re excited to get the Android OS update, stay tuned as we’ll keep you Gadgeteers posted.

    Article Source: Engadget

    Get some games and help charity all in one go, with the newest humble bundle

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    Get some games and help charity all in one go, with the newest humble bundle

     

    Who says gamers can’t make a difference? The latest humble bundle lets you download almost a dozen mobile games, for whatever amount you choose, and donate to Child’s Play Charity and the Electronic Frontier Foundation all in one go. The games, Epoch, rymfkapsel SpellTower Swordigo, Ridiculous Fishing and Kingdom Rush, can all be yours for a minimum of USD 5.40. You can then choose to give any percentage of your payout to either the developers and/or the charities.

    The bundle has a little bit for everyone. You’ve got a shooter in Epoch, the space game rymdkapsel, the word game SpellTower and a lovely hack-and-slash game in Swordigo. Pay more than the average, and you also get Ridiculous Fishing, the tower d game Kingdom Rush, and Kingdom Rush, the lengthy driving game Desert Bus, the fast-paced counting game, Hundreds and the mysterious action-adventure game, Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor.

    Head over to https://www.humblebundle.com/ to get your copy now!

    Will the LG G Flex ride the Christmas wave?

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    Will the LG G Flex ride the Christmas wave?

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    Looks like it will! According to TechRadar, the LG G Flex could see an international rollout starting this December.

    An outlandishly shaped phone, the LG G Flex is LG’s first curved phone. Aside from being bendy, the curved handset also sports a 6-inch curved OLED display, a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 chip, 2GB of RAM, and a 13-megapixel rear shooter.

    Although the G Flex will initially only be available in Europe, reports say LG has sent out invites for a launching event in Hongkong on December 3, a date which is said to be the international unveiling of the handset.

    Currently, the smartphone is only available in Korea. It will be available in France on Orange towards the start of December and will possibly arrive in UK around the same time. Whereas in the US, the smartphone will land the western territory early 2014.

    Article Source: Techradar

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