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    Canon introduces the EOS 6D, is a compact and light full-frame DSLR

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    Canon introduces the EOS 6D, is a compact and light full-frame DSLR

     

    After toying with the EOS-M at the Canon launch yesterday, we also had the chance to get to know the company’s newest full-frame DSLR, the EOS 6D.

    The 6D is probably the smallest and lightest full-frame DSLR that Canon has ever made, being nearly half as big as its fellow full-framer, the 5D Mark II. The 6D is also Canon’s first EOS camera to feature built-in Wi-Fi and GPS. According to Canon, the 6D is marketed towards those who want a mid-range full-frame DSLR that’s light and compact for better portability.

    The 6D packs a 20.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, and an 11-point AF system with a single cross-type sensor. It hosts a DIGIC 5+ image processor, which performs up to three times faster than DIGIC 5, making low-light shooting easier. The 6D even has a Handheld Night Scene mode, which helps users take a perfect night shot by rapidly snapping four shots and automatically compositing them into one.  It also has an HDR Backlight Control mode, which employs a similar technique, for shooting dark subjects against a strong backlight. Additionally, the 6D also has a creative shooting mode that allows you to merge multiple exposures into a single image. The native ISO range is 100 to 25,600, but the expansion settings allow a broader range of 50 to 102,400.

    The 6D shoots at a maximum of 4.5fps in burst mode. It can also record videos in Full HD at up to 30fps, and 720p at up to 60fps. Plus, it comes with a stereo mic jack for enhanced audio.

    A 3.2-inch, 1.04 million dot ClearView LCD (larger than that of the 5D Mark II) can be found out back. It supports an LP-E6 battery type, the same one that’s used by the 5D Mark II and III, 60D and 7D.

    As mentioned, the 6D has built-in Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities—something new in the high-end camera market—which is why Canon has come up with an iOS and Android app called the EOS Remote, which enables the smartphone’s screen to double as the camera’s live view screen.

    No word yet on the price, but Canon promises that the 6D will soon be available—that’s good news for those who are looking to upgrade their cameras.

    Samsung’s amazing camera deal: grab an NX1000 and get an HMX-W300 all weather pocket camera and other goodies

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    Samsung’s amazing camera deal: grab an NX1000 and get an HMX-W300 all weather pocket camera and other goodies

    If you were looking for a sweet camera deal this Christmas, you’re not going to find anything better than what Samsung Philippines is offering. The company is giving away mucho freebies when consumers buy their latest mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, the NX1000. What kind of freebies?

    Well, they’re throwing in an HMX-W300 all weather pocket camera to sweeten the pot, as well as  a 20-50mm Lens Kit, External Flash and a 4GB SD card. So you’re basically getting two awesome cameras with your purchase, and an external flash as well. You’re looking at  shelling out Php 29,990 for the deal, which is a pretty good price if you ask us.

     

    Nokia Lumia 510 starts shipping locally, priced at Php 7290

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    Nokia Lumia 510 starts shipping locally, priced at Php 7290

    Heads-up, smartphone bargain hunters: Nokia Philippines has notified us that their inexpensive Lumia 510 has started shipping locally via one of their dealers, Wellcom. You can expect to drop Php 7290 to get this 5-megapixel shooting, Windows Phone 7.8 packing , 4-inch displaye’d smartphone. Nokia says that the red, black and white versions will be available, and will be exclusively sold by Wellcom.

    Bosch Security Systems Hits Philippine Shores

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    Bosch Security Systems Hits Philippine Shores

    Bosch Security Systems, a global provider of security products and solutions, has officially launched here in the Philippines. Bosch Security Systems offers products ranging from IP and analog video surveillance, conference systems, PA and voice alarm systems, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and emergency communication systems among other solutions. Bosch’s commitment to the APAC region is bolstered by the presence of their China manufacturing plant; their largest facility for security systems production. Bosch VP of Sales in the Asia Pacific, Wilfred Steeman said that they believed the Philippine market is ready for the quality and innovation brings to the security market.

    The Bosch Group is a global leader in the market of security technology and services. Yearly, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion Euros for research and development, with 3,000 patents worldwide. Locally, Bosch  Security Systems will be offering the same products and services around the world. Their portfolio includes CCTV systems, Access control systems, intrusion detection and control, fire alarm systems, security management systems, and public address systems. Their also offer top-of-the-line software that is able to accomplish complex tasks like tracking, motion projection and identification. They also have the systems in place to offer training for the use of the security systems, as well as partners that will assist in the execution and installation of the necessary hardware. Their presence in the local market will ensure that their products and services are made much more accessible to local consumers, from homeowners and SMEs to large structures, communities and complexes. Bosch Security systems will be launching products over the course of the next few months, so stay tuned and stay safe.

    The Canon EOS-M in the flesh! [UPDATE: Demo videos + Photos taken with the M!]

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    The Canon EOS-M in the flesh! [UPDATE: Demo videos + Photos taken with the M!]

    Previously, we’ve announced the pricing and availability of the Canon EOS-M kits, and today we had the chance to see it live, tinker with it, and take photos with it.

    For those who haven’t been in the loop, the EOS-M is Canon’s attempt at competing with the mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that have been sprouting in the market. The company dubs it as the first ever digital single lens non-reflex camera. It hosts an 18.1-megapixel APS-C sensor and has the same image processor as the EOS 650D—the DIGIC 5 processor. That’s not the only thing the two devices share. In fact, the M has been dubbed by several reviews online as a smaller version of the 650D. The M also adapts the 31-point Hybrid AF system (combining phase detection and contrast measurement) that was featured in the 650D. The M has an ISO range of 100-12,800, but is expandable to up to ISO 25,600.

    Despite having many similarities with the 650D under the hood, the M reminds me more of Canon’s Powershot cameras, only with a detachable lens. Its build is made out of stainless steel, magnesium alloy, polycarbonate and glass fibre, giving it a sleek look and solid feel. Notably, the M is very lightweight, even with the kit lens attached to it.

    The M has a mode dial on top, but it only carries three shooting options. Each mode has submenus which you can control via the camera’s screen. The M has no built-in flash, but luckily it has a hotshoe on top so you can attach a Speedlite. Canon also offers a retail package that includes a Canon Speedlite.

    On the back of the device, you’ll see the 3-inch 1,0404,000-dot, which is also the only means by which you can frame your shot. The M does not have a viewfinder and neither does it provide any port to attach an external VF. The screen is touch-sensitive, thus explaining why there are hardly any controls on the device. As we tried shooting and navigating our way through the menus, we were really impressed with how responsive the screen is. What’s great about it is that you can control AF and trigger the shutter just by tapping on the screen. You also get a preview of the result on the screen as you adjust image settings. We were also tried out the playback function, where you swipe the screen to go through your images. It enables pinch-to-zoom for easy detail-checking.

    Here’s a short video demonstrating the touch shutter and image playback:

    Below is another video that gives you a quick tour of the touchscreen menu.

    Program, shutter priority, aperture priority and manual exposure modes are all present, giving you a lot of control options to get that perfect shot. The camera also features a collection of creative effects, like Toy Camera, Soft Focus, Fish Eye and many others. The M also lets you record videos in Full HD at 24/25 fps. Users are allowed to adjust the exposure settings during video capture (see video below), as well as take stills.

    The video below gives you a glimpse of the manual shooting function and video shooting function of the M.

    Canon also sells an adaptor that allows you to mount your EF and EF-S lenses on the M.

    The basic kit comes with an EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens and is priced at PHP 35,998. Meanwhile, the kit that includes an EF-M 22mm f/2.0 pancake lens and an EF Mount adaptor costs PHP 40,998. At PHP 47,998, you can get both lenses plus a Canon Speedlite 90EX.

     

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    UPDATE!
    Here are some of the photos we took with the EOS-M! (They’ve been resized for this post.)

    Globe GCASH, American Express brings the US’ Black Friday Sale to the Philippines

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    Globe GCASH, American Express brings the US’ Black Friday Sale to the Philippines

    Black Friday is seen as an American tradition where people rush the stores in massive numbers in hopes of getting the latest gadget or gift for the people in their lives at the most affordable price. However, this American tradition is now making its way to the Philippines via Globe GCASH, the pioneering mobile commerce service of Globe Telecom, in partnership with American Express, so you can shop at US stores such as Best Buy, Target and Amazon.

    “Black Friday is the biggest pre-Christmas shopping sale in the US and now that Christmas is fast approaching, you can enjoy your gift-buying in the US with big discounts using the GCASH American Express Virtual Card! This is the most-awaited sale in the US and now, we can all shop even if we’re here in the Philippines,” said Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. Black Friday this year will be held on November 23 in the United States.

    To avail of this offer, simply register your GCASH wallet and email address online at www.globe.com.ph/gcash-amex. Once we have validated your account, you will immediately receive your virtual card number, your personalized US shipping address, and other pertinent information via email so you can already start shopping. Just remember that you need to have enough balance in your GCASH wallet for the transaction to push through. Converting cash to GCASH is FREE at any over 7,000 GCASH outlets nationwide.

    First-time subscribers get a one month free trial. After the trial, subscribers can continue with the subscription by paying as low as P250 per year via GCASH or charge it to their postpaid bill. Monthly and semi-annual subscriptions are also available.

    Philips unveil new monitors with Ambiglow and LightFrame technology

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    Philips unveil new monitors with Ambiglow and LightFrame technology

    We’re fresh from today’s Philip’s launch of their new monitors today. While monitors don’t really hold the same amount of excitement compared to other, flashier IT products, two of their newest releases really caught our eye, in a sense. One is their newest 3D monitor, the Gioco with the company’s latest Ambiglow technology, and the other is their LightFrame 2 with the appropriately named LightFrame technology.

    The Gioco uses a 27-inch AH-IPS LED display that’s paired with polarized lens technology. What this means for 3D junkies is that you don’t need to use those clunky, dorky looking active 3D glasses to enjoy your 3D content, as the Gioco uses lighter, sleeker polarized glasses that allows you to watch 3D content without feeling (and looking) like a huge dork. The Gioco also has Philip’s Ambiglow technology built-in, which means that the display emits a soft backlight at the rear of the display, which the company says helps in visually enlarging a screen and gives you a truly immersive 3D experience. The Gioco will retail for Php 24890.

    The LifeFrame 2 meanwhile emits a specific wavelength blue light which the company says reduces eye fatigue while working and improves concentration. The display uses a 23.5-inch LED display, and has a nice aluminum die-cast base to help in stability and build quality. Unfortunately, we don’t have actual pictures of the LifeFrame 2 as Philips tells us that the models are still stuck in customs (boo), but they’ve confirmed that the monitor pictured above looks exactly the same as the LightFrame 2 sans the LightFrame. It will retail for 14,799.

    Windows is investigating random Windows Phone 8 reboots

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    Windows is investigating random Windows Phone 8 reboots

    Yesterday we told you that some Windows Phone 8 users are experiencing issues with their devices. Now CNET is reporting that Microsoft knows about the issue and is investigating it. Aside from the random rebooting madness, some users have also reported that they’re also getting email sync issues with the new OS. Some anecdotal evidence point to Skype Preview being the source of strife, although some users who have the issues say that they’ve experienced the problems without the app installed. The good news here is that the firm from Redmond is now aware of the issues and are trying to look for a fix.

    Source: CNET

    Windows Phone 8 users reporting battery issues and random reboots

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    Windows Phone 8 users reporting battery issues and random reboots

    If you were waiting for a WP 8 device to call your own, you might want to know that several early adopters of WP8 devices in other parts of the world are having issues with the new OS. These problems extend to both the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Windows Phone 8X by HTC, which suggests to us that it’s a software related issue. Users at WPCentral have reported issues with their devices, and unsurprisingly, there’s even a thread on Microsoft’s own support forums about the problem. There’s also a thread about the same issues in Nokia’s own forum, which confirms that it’s not a hardware related issue. Microsoft has yet to officially comment on the issue.

    Source: The Verge

    Hands-on with the iPad Mini!

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    Hands-on with the iPad Mini!

    We got a hold of the iPad Mini today, and here we give you a closer look at Apple’s newest device.

    For those who aren’t in the loop yet, the iPad Mini is Apple’s 7.9-inch tablet that carries a dual-core 1GHz A5 processor, hosts 16/32/64GB of memory, and comes in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 3G variations. The unit in our office was Wi-Fi only and had 16GB of storage.

    It’s exactly what its name says it is—it’s literally a smaller iPad with all the ports and buttons in the same place and having practically the same features and functions. It also appears to be thinner than the regular iPad, checking in at 7.2mm. The device was easy and comfortable to manipulate and hold in your hands, owing to its sleekness and lightness.

    Of course, being a smaller device, the iPad Mini wields a smaller screen, yet as we see it, there isn’t much of a difference between the display of the iPad Mini and the original iPad (not the iPad with retina display). The device has a 7.9-inch LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS display (1024 x 768-pixel resolution). On top, you can see the 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera that has face detection and a back-illuminated sensor. The FaceTime HD camera can take 720p HD videos.

    Out back, you’ll notice that it has a brushed aluminum surface. On the upper left corner, you’ll see the 5.0-megapixel iSight camera that has autofocus and face detection. The device can take 1080p HD videos, enables tap to focus while recording and features video stabilization and face detection.

    As mentioned, the buttons and ports are pretty much the same as that of the iPad. On top, you’ll find the screen lock button and the 3.5mm audio jack. The left side features the MUTE switch and the volume rocker. Below is the port for Apple’s new Lightning connector.

    We tried it out, running some of the applications onboard, and we’re happy to say that the iPad Mini was highly responsive and ran very smoothly. The retail package includes a Lightning to USB cable and a USB power adapter. As opposed to the older iPads, the iPad Mini comes with a 5-watt charger, which is the same charger that comes with iPods and iPhones. The regular iPads come with 10-watt chargers and the iPad with retina display comes with a 12-watt charger.

    If you think about it, the iPad Mini is hardly anything new. But, again, it all goes back to the name of the device. Its main selling point is its more portable size compared to your regular iPad. That alone, for us, is a great reason why you ought to get one. It gives you the same value as the regular iPad at a lower price and at a smaller and lighter form factor. It’s a great buy for current iPad owners as well, especially if they want an upgrade in terms of portability.

    The Taliban accidentally reveals their entire mailing list

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    The Taliban accidentally reveals their entire mailing list

    Remember how an unfinished financial release cost Google US$22 billion and the temporary suspension of the trading of its stock? Apparently the Taliban didn’t learn that lesson—their failure to blind carbon copy (BCC) a list of email addresses, which hides other email addresses that the message was also sent to from the recipient, making it look like a regular email, publicly revealed its entire mailing list. For an organization such as the Taliban, which is frequently linked to Islamic fundamentalism and whose leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, hasn’t been seen for over a decade, this is an extremely fatal mistake, breaking the shroud of secrecy surrounding the organization, showing that even small mistakes in technology can result in drastic consequences.

    Most of the Taliban’s emails, consisting of press releases claiming responsibility for attacks against Afghan and coalition troops, were sent from the email account of Qari Yousuf Ahmedi, an official Taliban spokesperson, but this specific email was retrieved from the email account of Zabihullah Mujahid, another Taliban spokesperson. Most of these emails, sent to a mailing list with 400 recipients, are sent mostly to journalists, but also include a provincial governor, academics, activists, and other groups that also participate in attacks against coalition forces.

    “The Taliban have included all 4 of my email addresses on the leaked distribution list,” tweeted journalist Mustafa Kazemi, a prolific Kabul-based tweeter with more than 9,500 followers. “Quite reassuring to my safety.” In recent weeks, the Taliban have increased the number of emails they send out, growing from just a handful every week, to several per day. The increase coincides with the end of the annual Taliban fighting season, prompting one local journalist to joke, “I guess when fighting season ends, emailing season begins.”

    Google Nexus 4 torn down, would-be tinkerers will face hard to remove battery and a display that’s fused to the frame

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    Google Nexus 4 torn down, would-be tinkerers will face hard to remove battery and a display that’s fused to the frame

    Aside from the Nexus 10, another Nexus product has been torn down by people not afraid of voiding their warranty. Yes folks, Google’s Nexus 4 has been torn down by professional gadget splayers iFixit. The professional technicians at the site has found that the Nexus 4 is basically held together by 15 screws which aren’t proprietary (not by a long shot) and are all easily removed using common tools. The site has also found that the internals of the Nexus 4 are extremely easy to replace…except for the battery. The iFixit crew has found that separating the battery from the device was easier said than done because the 2100mAh battery was glued to the case. They also discovered that the display is fused to the protective glass and frame, which makes replacing broken displays a literal pain in the butt. iFixit’s advice? Simple. “Don’t crack the glass unless you’re good with a heat gun, or you’re fond of replacing the glass, display, and frame together.”

    Source: iFixit

    Google Nexus 10 torn down,easy to service and repair

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    Google Nexus 10 torn down,easy to service and repair

    Google’s Nexus 10 tablet has been put on the gadget operating table and taken apart, and as usual the tablet has been rated by professional tinkerers as extremely easy to repair. This particular teardown was done by the folks at PowerbookMedic, and the outfit details just how ridiculously easy it is for the Nexus 10 to be disassembled. As is expected, there’s no special tools involved in the device’s disassembly – the back cover uses a standard screwdriver to take apart, and the display just needs a suction cup and a wee bit of force to separate it from the rest of the device, which is good news for would-be tinkerers. You can hit up the link below for a more detailed teardown of the new device.

    Source: PowerbookMedic

    Blackberry 10 detailed through 10-minute video

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    Blackberry 10 detailed through 10-minute video

    It’s not a secret that RIM’s mobile hopes are firmly pinned on the next BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10. So you’ll probably forgive us if we’re thirsting for information about the up-and-coming OS. Spanish tech site, Muy Computer seems to have gotten the lowdown on the new OS via a 10-minute video demo give to the Spanish tech site by RIM’s Regional Senior Product Manager Claudio Roselli. In the video, Roselli shows us how the adaptive lock screen works, as well as giving us a look at the brand spanking new BlackBerry Hub. While the video is in Spanish, the features being shown off is pretty self-explanatory, and gives us a glimpse of how the next BlackBerry 10 devices will function. The demo was conducted on a Dev Alpha B handset.


    Source: Muy Computer

     

    Your favorite pop hits of 2012 in one mash-up video

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    Your favorite pop hits of 2012 in one mash-up video

    With the year nearly wrapping up, it’s that time again to start reliving its highlights. We stumbled upon another good find, courtesy of the folks at Mashable—a remix video entitled PopLove (2012), which features 24 pop hits that were released in 2012.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WUO46QOXoJw#!

    In the mash-up mixed by Robin Skouteris, you will hear the hottest hits from Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, One Direction, Jessie J, FloRida, Kelly Clarkson, Ellie Goulding, NeYo, Maroon 5, Train, Pink, Nicki Minaj, Gotye, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen and Owl City. Even PSY makes an appearance, seeing as Gangnam Style was the biggest hit on the YouTube charts this year.

    Surely, tons of 2012 mash-ups will start popping up on the web by next month or early next year, not just in the music category, but also sports, movies, and TV. Another mash-up to look forward to on YouTube is the annual Filmography montage by YouTube user genrocks. Check out her compilation for 2011!

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