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    Hyundai offers show-stopping deals with “Amazing Show” Promo

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    Hyundai offers show-stopping deals with “Amazing Show” Promo

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    Hyundai Asia Resources, Inc. (HARI) is offering you a chance to own a Hyundai through show-stopping deals with their Amazing Show Promo.

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    Until the 30th of June, you can get the spectacular i10 for an all-in low payment of PHP 68,000 when you avail of any variant at only 20% down payment, the brilliant Elantra for PHP 99,000 when you get an Elantra 1.8 GLS A/T at just 20% down payment, the phenomenal Tucson T2.0 Limited in a cash discount of PHP 150,000, and the incredible EON for an all-in low down payment of PHP 48,000 when you get the EON 0.8 GL M/T at 20% down.

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    Hyundai’s all-in financing packages comprise a one-year comprehensive insurance, a three-year LTO Registration, a chattel mortgage fee, and tint and matting.

    Participating banks are BDO, EastWest, PSBank, RCBC, BPI, and Maybank.

    Come and see Hyundai’s exciting and spectacular deals. Visit your nearest authorised Hyundai dealership now!

    Samsung SIV Active: the perfect outdoor companion

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    Samsung SIV Active: the perfect outdoor companion

    GS4-Active_008Samsung joins the bandwagon of water-resistant smartphones as they announce the release of the water-resistant version of their flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S 4. Ahead of its official June 20 launch, the electronics manufacturer released images and information on the newest addition to their Galaxy range of phones, the Galaxy S 4 Active.

    This handset can withstand 30 minutes of immersion under three feet of water and still be fully functional, thanks to its modified hardware and outer shell that shields it from dust and other liquids. Another distinction from the Galaxy S 4 is that the S 4 Active’s screen can function even if the user has gloves on.

    For that mermaid-like underwater shot, the S4 active has an 8-megapixel rear camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It also boasts of a 5-inch Full HD display and a 1.9GHz quad-core processor.

    The handset is said to run 4.2.2 Android and support for 3G/4G networks around the world. There are still no reports regarding the pricing of the device, but we’ll surely keep an eye out and keep you updated on the latest information on the Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active.

    Source: Samsung

    Mobile browsing is Globe’s fastest-growing product line

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    Mobile browsing is Globe’s fastest-growing product line

    Instant access to social networking sites like Facebook drives mobile browsing growth in the country

    Globe’s mobile browsing segment, which includes mobile data plans like PowerSurf and mobile social network bundles like SuperFB, experiences a double-digit growth each year, making it the fastest-growing product line in Globe in Q1 of 2013, according to Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu.

    Mobile browsing and other data revenues now account for 13% of total mobile revenues, up from 12% in the 4th quarter of 2012 and 10% in the 1st quarter of 2012.

    “We are happy to see how our mobile browsing business has grown and how our offers have seen strong take-up among subscribers. Gone are the days when mobile browsing is feared by many because of billshock or the lack of understanding on how it works,” said head of Globe Mobile Data Services Jenny Granada-Echevarria. “With the growing penchant of Filipinos for smartphones and instant internet access, we are seeing a bright potential for mobile browsing as the next big thing for Globe and the industry in general.”

    Globe also announced that they have completed the first phase of their massive network modernization program to provide strong backend support to the company’s mobile browsing offers. Currently, over 60% of the Globe network is already running on 4G HSPA+.

    Bionic eye prototype revealed

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    Bionic eye prototype revealed

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    A team of Australian scientists and industrial designers has recently revealed their prototype of the world’s first bionic implement.

    The device is hoped to allow recipients to see an outline of their surroundings by using a microchip implanted into the skull and a digital camera attached to a pair of glasses.If proven successful, the bionic eye would be able to help 85% of those people classified as legally blind.

    Trials are set to begin next year. Professor Mark Armstrong of Australia’s Monash University said that the bionic eye should be able to provide recipients an extra level of mobility.

    “There’s a camera at the front and the camera is actually very similar to an iPhone camera, so it takes live action for colour,” Armstrong said. “And then that imagery is then distilled via a very sophisticated processor down to, let’s say, a distilled signal.

    “That signal is then transmitted wirelessly from what’s called a coil, which is mounted at the back of the head and inside the brain there is an implant which consists of a series of little ceramic tiles and in each tile are microscopic electrodes which actually are embedded in the visual cortex of the brain.”

    According to Professor Armstrong, it is hoped that the technology will help those who are completely blind, enabling them to navigate their way around and thereby reconnect with the world in that way.

    Image and article courtesy of Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Monash University.

    Power-generating shoe insole might be the next thing in mobile charging

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    Power-generating shoe insole might be the next thing in mobile charging

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    We use our mobile devices so much in our daily lives that we sometimes end up draining its battery long before the day is over. I once went so far as going to a cafe’s restroom just so I could charge my mobile phone. Up to now, I am still haunted by the look the guard gave me for taking so long in there without even buying a single pastry. And I’m sure you’ve found yourself in a similar situation too.

    While it’s true that we already have powerbanks to solve this demise, this new technology from SolePower is much more cooler. And can also shed you a few pounds.

    SolePower is a power generating shoe insole which lets you charge portable electronics while you walk. You simply slip the SolePower into your shoe and snake the charging wire through your laces. You then plug the charging wire into a battery which you fasten around your ankle or clipped on your shoe. And from here on, you walk. The energy from your steps is converted into power that is stored in the battery. After you’ve successfully walked a few miles, you can pat yourself on the back for charging the battery which you can then plug into your mobile devices.

    As of now, SolePower is still a prototype and its creators are still on the works of developing this technology. You can find out more about their project here, or help them raise funds and visit their Kickstarter.

    Image and article source: Mashable

    Two new tablets join Globe Tattoo’s lineup of gadgets

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    Two new tablets join Globe Tattoo’s lineup of gadgets

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    The Skyworth S7 and Skyworth S8 tablets are the newest additions to Globe Tattoo’s current roster of devices and are aimed at the value-conscious market. These affordable Android tablets come bundled with a free Wi-Fi stick and can be availed of in both postpaid and prepaid plans.

    Postpaid packages come with a free Tattoo Wi-Fi stick through the consumable postpaid Plan 299 with cash-outs of Php3,999 for the S7 and Php6,499 for the S8; Plan 499 with cash-outs of Php2,499 for the S7 and Php4,999 for the S8 over a two-year contract period; or Plan 999 which lets you enjoy unlimited browsing with cash-outs of Php1,499 for the S7 and Php1,999 for the S8.

    Prepaid subscribers can get the S7 at Php5,399 or the S8 at Php7,499. Both tablets come with a free Tattoo Wi-Fi stick and are payable through straight cash payments or via a credit card at 0% interest over six months.

    Both Skyworth tablets run on Android 4.1 Jellybean OS and run 1 GB RAM and Cortex processors with the S7 running a single-core ARM A8 at 1 GHz, and 1.6 GHz Dual-core A9 proessor for the S8.

    For more information, you can head on to tattoo.globe.com.ph, call (02) 730-1010, visit the nearest Globe store or get in touch with authorized Globe Sales Agents.

    Fujifilm PH holds official launch of Instax Mini 8

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    Fujifilm PH holds official launch of Instax Mini 8

    MascotsAaack! Giant cameras!

    These marshmallow-colored instant film cameras have been on display in photography shops for some time now, but only today did Fujifilm Philippines officially launch the Instax Mini 8, along with the announcement of the company’s efforts to promote the product more aggressively.

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    Christian Jamolod, Fujifilm Philippines Digital Camera Head, announced that this year, Fujifilm Philippines has decided to utilize various advertising and marketing channels to promote the Instax Mini 8. This includes billboard ads, a tie-up with Sanrio and different clothing brands, and a segment in the Magic 89.9 radio program Boys’ Night Out.

    Jamolod also discussed that Fujifilm Philippines will be conducting a series of parties for students called the Epic Color Party, where students from participating schools can choose to attend one of five parties. Each party differs in theme, depending on the Instax Mini 8 color variant it represents. Participating schools include St. Paul schools, the Ateneo de Manila University, Miriam College, Claret School of Quezon City, Xavier School, La Salle Greenhills, Brent School International, Colegio de San Agustin, Immaculate Conception Acedemy, Saint Pedro Poveda, Sacred Heart High School in Cebu, and University of Santo Tomas High School.

    Instax5Kryz Uy and the models showing off their Instax Mini 8 cameras, together with Fujifilm Philippines Digital Camera Head Christian Jamolod and Fujifilm Philippines Photo Imaging Head Shuhei Wakimoto

    In addition to these marketing efforts, Fujifilm Philippines also introduced their local ambassador for the Instax Mini 8—famed fashion blogger Kryz Uy.

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    The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 uses 86mm x 54mm color film and prints out 62mm x 46mm pictures. It has a viewfinder, an integrated flash, a shutter speed of 1/60 and a focusing range of 0.6m to ∞. It retails at  PHP 4,180 and comes in five color variants: white, black, pink, blue and yellow.

     

     

     

    The all-touch BlackBerry A10 rumored to be launched soon

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    The all-touch BlackBerry A10 rumored to be launched soon

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    Step aside Blackberry Z10, reports from CNET claim that the Blackberry A10 will be released as a follow up to the all-touch Z10 this November.

    The Blackberry Z10 released earlier this year was the first handset to run BlackBerry 10, with a dual-core processor, 8MP rear camera, capacitive touchscreen and other butt-kicking features. The combination of a sleek design, a new OS and features quickly made the Z10 one of 2013’s most anticipated handsets.

    Although there are still no device specifications released, speculations say that the BlackBerry A10 will much likely be an upgraded and classier version of the Z10.

    According to CNET, representatives from both BlackBerry declined to comment on the circulating rumor.

    What do you think about the speculations on BlackBerry’s newest phone? Let us know in the comments!

    Next iPhone to arrive in September?

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    Next iPhone to arrive in September?

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    The next iPhone is likely to arrive in September, according to financial analyst, Chris Whitmore of Deutsche Bank Equity Research.

    In an investors’ note released 4th of June, Whitmore remarked that Apple has begun placing orders for longer lead-time components, suggesting that Apple will start shooting up production in August for a late September release.

    “Our checks indicate orders for the new iPhone are starting now for longer lead-time components,” Whitmore wrote. “Specifically, we believe Apple is currently placing component orders for iPhone volume manufacturing to ramp in the August timeframe, suggesting they’re on pace for a late September launch.”

    The September release of the new iPhone seems plausible since Apple has a previous tendency of launching the iPhone around this period.

    Previous iPhone release dates:

    iPhone 1st generation: 29 June 2007
    iPhone 3G: 11 July 2008
    iPhone 3GS: 19 June 2009
    iPhone 4: 24 June 2010
    iPhone 4S: 14 October 2011
    iPhone 5: 21 September 2012

    Source: PC Advisor

    Meanwhile, the Apple WWDC is just around the corner, and we’re excited to get you the full scoop of everything Apple ends up announcing!

    Petron launches Euro 4-compliant Blaze 100 Premium Plus gasoline in the Philippines

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    Petron launches Euro 4-compliant Blaze 100 Premium Plus gasoline in the Philippines

    Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4

    Petron, a leading oil company in the Philippines, has just hit another milestone in fuel technology with their launch of the first Euro 4-compliant premium plus gasoine in the local market. The new Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4 is specially formulated to meet exacting Euro 4 standards.

    Euro 4 compliance means that the fuel has sulfur levels not exceeding 50 parts per million (0.005%) and a maximum of 1% benzine by volume. Blaze 400 has about 10 times less sulfur and half the benzine that current Philippine regulation allows. Petron is rolling out the Euro 4 fuel a full two and a half years before the government-mandated switch, set to take effect in 2016. Petron has done this to highlight Petron’s commitment to its consumers, as well as the environment.

    Apart from being better for the environment, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4 also offers greater performance thanks to its high octane content and superb engine cleaning properties. Fuel efficiency is also boosted thanks to its organic combustion enhancer and custom friction modifier.

    “As the market leader in the local oil sector, it is our responsibility to be at the forefront of producing more environment-friendly fuels,” Petron Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang said. “This new product, Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4, is proudly Philippine-made.”

    Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4 will initially be available in 24 service stations in Luzon, along major thoroughfares in Mega Manila, while rollout in Visayas and Mindanao will happen gradually over the next few months.

    The All-New Range Rover is here

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    The All-New Range Rover is here

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    Land Rover Philippines (LRPhils) Motors Inc. has just launched the All-New Range Rover, a vehicle that is widely considered as the world’s most refined and capable Sports Utility Vehicle. The Fourth iteration of the refined Range Rover line was unveiled at the Land Rover Activity Center at the Bonifacio Global City yesterday, June 6, 2013.

    The All-New Range Rover is both lighter and stronger, thanks to its all-aluminum monocoque body structure. This shaves over 420kg off the scale, and in turn allows the Fourth Generation Range rover greater fuel economy and CO2 emissions as low as 196g/km.

    The Range Rover delivers increased all-terrain performance thanks to the Land Rover Terrain Response 2 System that analyzed current driving conditions and instantly selects the most suitable vehicle settings to deliver a smooth ride even on the roughest terrain. The chassis architecture for the Fourth Generation has also been refined and combined with a new four-corner air suspension to help turn unpaved roads into a cruise on a cloud.

    The All-New Range Rover has also been designed with increased passenger room and an even more luxurious interior for the best driving experience you can have on four wheels.

    The New Range Rover also has the latest tech to aid the driver while on the road. High-resolution displays with Dual-view functionality and Park Assist allow the driver to see exactly what is going on around the car and aid with parking in even the tightest urban parking spaces.

    “The All-New Range Rover embodies the innovative spirit that the brand is known for and meets the highest luxury car standards in refinement,” said LRPhils Motors Inc. president and chairman, Wellington Soong. “With the introduction of the all-new Range Rover, considered the most refined and most capable Range Rover ever, we can expect to add more followers to our strong loyal customer base,” he added.

     

    Browse Twitter for free with Smart’s Free to Tweet promo

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    Browse Twitter for free with Smart’s Free to Tweet promo

    Wireless service provider, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), offers free use of Twitter on mobile devices with their Free to Tweet promo.

    Starting June 1, subscribers can enjoy free use of Twitter on their mobile devices simply by typing in http://m.twitter.com on their mobile browser URL. Users can enjoy full use of Twitter and update tweets, check feeds, follow other users, and send direct messages.

    “By making Twitter free and more accessible, our subscribers will not only enjoy the experience of using mobile Internet on the country’s first and only super-charged mobile network, but we also help create a well-informed and empowered public,” said Orlando B. Vea. Co-founder and Chief Wireless Advisor of Smart.

    To get more details about the promo and how you can avoid data charges, users can text TWITTER to 211 (for Prepaid and regular postpaid users), or to 7577 (for All-In users), or to 9990 (for Freedom users).

    Regular charges will apply when a user clicks on links that point to other websites outside of Twitter. A paywall will appear when users click on outbound links, warning them upon leaving the free Twitter zone. To ensure that no charges will apply upon start of browsing, users should set their mobile browser’s home page to Smart’s free sitehttp://m.smart.com.ph.

    To know more about the Free to Tweet promo, visit www.smart.com.ph/FreeTwitter. Promo ends on July 31, 2013.

    CSMS is first to offer In-Motion Robotic Therapy in PH

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    CSMS is first to offer In-Motion Robotic Therapy in PH

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    Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) is the Philippines’ first and only hospital to offer In-Motion Robotic Therapy—a revolutionary technology that provides therapy and treatment to patients who suffer from neurological conditions such as stroke survivors and patients with spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

    CSMC Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Chair Dr. Ofelia Reyes explained that In-Motion Robotics is cost-effective because of its “intensive nature.” Results can be seen in a shorter period of time compared to standard stroke rehabilitation treatments. “And as proven by actual cases of our patients, the effects are long-term and longer lasting. The treatment gives stroke and other neurological patients new hope for a better quality of life,” Reyes emphasized.

    In-Motion Robotic Therapy is particularly beneficial in helping stroke survivors relearn arm movements. The institution cited the experience of one CSMC patient who was treated with In-Motion Robotic therapy, Kwok Kwan Tan, 55, who suffered multiple damages in the brain after a stroke that paralyzed the left side of his body. Within only two months of treatment, Tan was able to relearn arm and leg movements. Prior to the treatment, Tan underwent daily physical therapy for a year and a half, which only resulted in limited movement of his arms and legs.

    The principle by which In-Motion Robotic Therapy operates is neuroplasticity—that the brain can reorganize itself after injury so that when nerve cells die, their functions are taken over by other cells.

    CSMC’s Department of Rehabilitation Medicine offers three kinds of In-Motion robots for patient rehabilitation: a shoulder-elbow robot for improving shoulder and elbow control, a wrist robot, and a hand robot for grasping, releasing and pinching exercises.

    “We are happy to bring this newest advance in rehabilitation treatment to the country,” commented Atty. Pilar Nenuca Almira, president and chief executive officer of CSMC. “We’ve seen how robotic therapy has helped our patients improve their quality of lives and we hope to bring that same experience to more patients in need of rehabilitation.”

    For more information on CSMC’s In-Motion Robotic therapy, visit www.cardinalsantos.com.ph.

    Welcome Hanwell—Marshall’s first home audio loudspeaker

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    Welcome Hanwell—Marshall’s first home audio loudspeaker

    Marshall Hanwell (1)In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Marshall releases the Hanwell, their very first home audio loudspeaker. After years of rock and roll via amplifiers, Marshall brought us the Marshall Headphones in 2010. And now, they bring us their signature loud sound off the stage and into our homes with the Marshall Hanwell.

    According to Jonathan Ellery, Managing Director of Marshall Amplification, “We have worked in close conjunction with Zound industries to create the first Marshall home audio product, the Hanwell. Named after the birthplace of the first Marshall amp and indeed the company, Hanwell keeps alive Marshall’s tradition of listening to what the customer needs, and then exceeding their expectations”

    The Hanwell stays true to the Marshall tradition and delivers sound that resonates with the presence and power of live music. It is housed in a wooden cabinet clad in black vinyl and bears the signature Marshall script logo in the front. As a tribute to Marshall’s 50-year legacy, each Hanwell is also branded with a numbered anniversary edition commemorative badge.

    Marshall Hanwell is P34, 950 and is available at Beyond the Box (One Rockwell and Resorts World), Digital Walker (Shangri-La, Alabang Town Center, SM Aura), and Quicksound (Glorietta).

     

    Vibe Reader now available for Windows 8

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    Vibe Reader now available for Windows 8

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    Previously launched in Google Play and the AppStore for Android and iOS users, respectively, Vibe Reader can now be enjoyed by Microsoft patrons as the Windows 8 version of the universal e-reading application was declared available for download at the Windows Store last April 11th .

    Platforms such as desktops, laptops, and tablets running  Windows 8 can now download the Vibe Reader and start browsing e-books, Vibal Publishing textbooks, and other digital materials. The app is currently installed in more than 8,000 devices across the Philippines, and majority of the users are students who access e-textbooks.

    Similar to other e-reading applications, Vibe enables bibliophiles to customize their reading preferences by increasing and decreasing the size of the text, bookmarking a favorite page with a single tap and skipping one chapter to the next with the use of the slide bar. The Windows 8 version also incorporates basic e-reader features: bookmarking, changing to grid or list view, sorting content by title or author, importing files, downloading books (http://www.vibebookstore.com), adding notes to pages or sections, accessing chapters through the table of contents or the chapter finder, and being able to change page settings, including font style and background color.

    Vibe Reader was developed by Filipino software engineers from Vibe Technologies, Inc., the technology arm of the Vibal Publishing House.

     

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