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    DepEd gets Google-fied

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    DepEd gets Google-fied

    In trying to streamline the processes of communication, coordination and bringing the organization together, the Department of Education has decided to switch to Google solutions. Being a department that serves the entire archipelago, Google Apps were the natural choice. An member of the staff can now access their files, calendars and reach other members of the organization no matter where they may find themselves.

    They will also no longer have to use their personal emails for official functions, plus their Gmail accounts will sync with all the other cloud apps the organization has chosen to use, such as Google Calendar, which allows easy coordination of work or class schedules, meetings and events online, Google Drive/Docs – an integrated service that provides a single place to store, access, create, edit, and share documents, files, and folders of all types, Google Sites , which lets users develop and customize rich websites and embed Google Docs, Google Calendars, videos, and other media with no HTML required and Google Groups which will let the department create mailing lists and discussion forums to  easily and efficiently sharing documents, calendars, sites, and media with specific groups.

    As the first nationwide deployment of Google Apps, DepEd’s leap into the cloud is a visionary one. The move sees them joining seven of the eight Ivy League universities and 72 of this year’s top 100 US Universities  (as determined by 2013 U.S. News and World Report’s ranking) that have gone Google too. It’s a great, practical and progressive step forward, and we’re all quite optimistic it’ll work great.

    Sony pledges to support PlayStation 3 through 2015

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    Sony pledges to support PlayStation 3 through 2015

    Most consoles last an average of five to six years on the market—the PlayStation launched in late 1994, the PlayStation 2 (PS2) in late 2000, and the PlayStation 3 (PS3) in November 2006. This cycle isn’t just unique to Sony: Nintendo roughly followed the same pattern with the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1985, the Super NES in 1991, and the Nintendo 64 in 1996. Many people expected the PlayStation 4 to launch this year or next, but still little to nothing is known about it—until today, when Sony said that the PlayStation 3 would be supported through 2015. This implies that we probably won’t see the PlayStation 4 until at least 2015, or even later.

    “We’re going to continue supporting the PS3 for the next few years. Absolutely. And we’re going to continue supporting it not only that long, but as long as there is a development spigot that’s running hot. And I can tell you right now, the development spigot for PS3 is very hot. A lot of great games coming. Same thing with PS2…it’s kind of stuck around as that old warrior, many years after its launch. But there’s still games launching for it,” Sony VP of hardware marketing John Koller said.

    Sony and one of its main competitors in the console market, Microsoft, had been planning ten-year life cycles for the PS3 and the Xbox 360 for a while now, so it will be interesting to see where console gaming will go this decade, especially with the rise of mobile gaming on smartphones and the success of games such as Angry Birds for the platform.

    Myspace gets a total makeover

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    Myspace gets a total makeover

    Myspace recently released a teaser of the site’s rebooted version, and a lot of people on the web are surprised at just how much the once-dominant social networking site has changed.

    The site now sports a new minimalist layout that looks absolutely nothing like its past blueprints. It now looks more like a Tumblr Premium Theme than a Myspace revamp. Much unlike its previous versions, posts are now arranged in a grid layout that you can scroll sidewards. Photos and albums are now bigger and more visible on the person’s profile. No word yet on how much you’ll be able to customize the layout and contents of your profile.

    What Myspace did retain, though, is its heavy focus on music. From the video, Myspace artist pages seem pretty interactive as they allow users to view their music videos, listen to their songs, and even see some of their activities on the site. Users will be able to explore new songs and artists on the dashboard. Best of all, as we learned from Engadget, the site has its own integrated playlist creator.

    If you’re excited to try out the site’s new format, you can head over to THIS LINK and key in your email address to get an invite.

    Steve Aoki Live in Manila

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    Steve Aoki Live in Manila

    Tattoo, Live Without Limits, is proud to present world-renowned Producer/DJ and owner/founder of Dim Mak Records, Steve Aoki live in Manila.

    The electro house master behind the mix album Pillowface and His Airplane Chronicles, is also known for his collaboration with other artists such as Tiesto, The Bloody Beetroots, MSTRKFT, Felix Cartal, and Mustard Pimp. Performing an average of 250 shows a year, he has since gained massive support from colleges, and has headlined over 55 cities across the US and Canada in the spring Deadmeat Tour.Aoki’s latest solo album, “Wonderland,” features guest musicians such as LMFAO, Travis Baker, Kid Cudi, Will.I.Am., Lil John, and many more.

    Watch out as Steve Aoki conquers Manila with his electrifying beats, live on October 4, 2012 at Republiq Club, Resorts World Manila. Embrace and surrender to the music and experience a party innovation like no other.

    This event is presented by Tattoo, Live Without Limits in cooperation with Chivas and Folded & Hung. This event is also brought to you by L’Acoustics, Gadgets Magazine, Manila Bulletin, Garage, Rogue, Circuit, Shot, Gala Magazine, Wheninmanila.com, and Manila Concerts Scene. This is a World Wide Womb and Driven production.

    We’ll be raffling off 2 pairs of tickets to the show via GadgetsGiveaway so watch this page for further announcements.

    Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S III officially rolls out, Poland gets first dibs

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    Jelly Bean update for Samsung Galaxy S III officially rolls out, Poland gets first dibs

    If you’ve been anxiously awaiting the latest Android update for the Samsung Galaxy S III, you don’t have to wait long. Sam Mobile is reporting that the official OTA update for the device to get it up to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has dropped in Poland, which means it’s only a matter of time before it gets circulated ’round the world and officially arrives in the land of jeepneys and Adobo. Users will also be getting a few, new things once the update comes around, which includes a reorganized settings menu,  2 homes creen modes, new notifications bar, Google Now and a resizable Pop-up play screen.

    Source: Sam Mobile

    Globe Nano-SIM now hitting stores, costs only Php 40

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    Globe Nano-SIM now hitting stores, costs only Php 40

    Globe has made good on its promise that it’s making Nano-SIMs available to the general public – users can now drop by Globe stores around the metro to pick one of these bad boys up for only Php 40 for prepaid customers, while new and existing postpaid subscribers will be able to nab one free of charge. This is good news for people who might have acquired the iPhone 5 via other means (there’s no local launch date set for the launch of the device for either telcos), as they’ll now be able to use their devices locally – as long as they’re a Globe user, of course. There’s still no word when rival telco Smart will be selling their Nano-SIMs, though we’re pretty sure it’s only a matter of time.

    ASUS announces new F2A85 series of motherboards

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    ASUS announces new F2A85 series of motherboards

    ASUS has announced their F2A85 Series motherboards based on the new AMD A85X chipset and FM2 socket, designed for AMD’s second generation Accelerated Processing Units (APU). The next generation APU offers superb performance to deliver users an upgraded gaming and multimedia experience. Embedded in the APU is an AMD Radeon™ HD 7000 Series GPU that drives superior performance-per-watt graphics, which is bolstered by support for AMD Eyefinity technology enabling an ultra-immersive visual environment on up to three independent display outputs. Users also have the option to add a discrete graphics card to enable the Dual Graphics feature, which provides users with even better graphics performance along with peace-of-mind future upgradability.

    F2A85 Series motherboards also feature the USB BIOS Flashback tool, which offers users the most convenient way to flash the BIOS. Users need only insert any USB storage device and push the dedicated USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, which then automatically flashes the BIOS. For extra convenience, users can use this function without the need to enter the BIOS or operating system, as well as being able to function without key components such as the APU and memory installed, so if you cannot access Windows for whatever reason, you can at least try to find out what’s wrong with the BIOS.

    The Remote GO! function allows one to link up multiple devices, such as TVs, smartphones, tablets, and other PCs through an existing LAN cable and router setup, so you can access your PC even when you’re on another device. You can even transfer files from your PC to any DLNA enabled device connected to Remote GO! as well.

    The ASUS F2A85 series of motherboards will be available on the local market by mid-October, and prices have not yet been announced.

    Kim Dotcom says Megaupload coming back, 90% of code done

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    Kim Dotcom says Megaupload coming back, 90% of code done

    We’ve reported before that Megaupload owner Kim Dotcom has pledged that the ubiquitous media sharing site would return, and it looks like he’s making good on that promise. TorrentFreak reports that 90% of the code for the new, improved file sharing site has been completed and the server hardware is on its way. There are also investors who are interested in the next iteration of Megaupload, even after Kim’s brush with the law. “Quick update on the new Mega: Code 90% done. Servers on the way. Lawyers, partners and investors are ready,” Dotcom teases. “Be patient it’s coming,” he adds. Will the next version of Megaupload be immune to takedowns and US law? We’ll find out when it launches later this year.

    Source: TorrentFreak

     

    PowerColor Devil 13 HD 7990 now available in the Philippines

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    PowerColor Devil 13 HD 7990 now available in the Philippines

    We had a hands-on with the PowerColor Devil 13 HD 7990 at COMPUTEX back in June. It is so massive it takes up three 8-pin PCI Express Power connectors on the back of your computer, requires at least 850W of power, and even requires a supporting pillar so it doesn’t fall off of your rig while you mount it. However, the size and specs both add up, such as three cooling fans, two AMD Tahiti based 7970 GPUs, 6 GB DDR5 RAM, and support for multiple monitors, so for those who use more than one monitor to immerse themselves in the gaming experience, this might be an ideal buy for your gaming arsenal. It is now available in the Philippines for approximately US$999 (Php 41,708), so this big card will also need a big withdrawal from the bank account as well.

    Just how much information do people make public? [INFOGRAPHIC]

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    Just how much information do people make public? [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Technology has made it extremely easy for us to post information about ourselves online through a multitude of social media networks without even thinking of the security implications. But the fact of the matter is many of the information you post online can be used against you in a multitude of ways, with the end result of you losing access to your favorite social network, or worse – being a victim of identity theft or online fraud. Case in point: 63% of people share when exactly their birthday is publicly, a question which if you forget, usually ends up as the default question on security resets for credit cards and other important things. This handy little infographic by Trend Micro should give you a clue on how dangerous it is to share your personal information in public. You can click on the picture for a higher-resolution version,

     

    Japanese manufacturer announces 35mm DIY analog camera

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    Japanese manufacturer announces 35mm DIY analog camera

    Have you ever wanted to try making a camera? Well, with this new device from Superheadz and Powershovel, Ltd, building and customizing your own snapper has never been this fun and easy.

    According to Superheadz, this do-it-yourself (DIY) 35mm analog camera—dubbed as the “Last Camera”—can be pieced together in just a few hours. It has an open-ended design that allows for endless possibilities in terms of camera customization as it lets you modify and replace its parts whenever and however you like. You can even customize the way you want to see things through the camera as it is compatible with both a 22mm wide-angle lens and a 45mm standard size lens. It even has a number of customizable photo effects to choose from and two backdoors so you can experiment with light leaks.

    The manufacturers said that the release date will be at the end of September. You can check out some more photos and info about the Last Camera at Superheadz’s official site (it’s in Japanese, though). We’re definitely excited to try one of these gizmos out!

    A Real-life Laser pistol, in the body of a NES Zapper. You want one.

    Ren Alcantara
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    A Real-life Laser pistol, in the body of a NES Zapper. You want one.

    Those of you who are old enough must remember the good old days of Duck Hunt on the NES. After missing a duck in that game, I’m sure more than a few of us wanted to burn the smug smile off that annoying dog. Now, a few decades later, we can do just that. A few guys from the North Street Labs got together, gutted an NES Zapper, and installed their own 445nm diode, and hey presto. Eye-melting, match-lighting, arson-inviting burning laser.

    Of cours, a lot of work had to go into the whole project. They had access to machinery to create their own totally necessary, beautifully large and elegant heat sink, so don’t smash up your classic Zapper just yet. Still, if you would like to learn how they made it, head over to http://www.northstreetlabs.org/Zapper.html to get an idea, and watch a video of it in action. If you go ahead and make one, send us a message so we can add you to our friends list.

     

    (photo via www.northstreetlabs.org)

    This robot is made of paper, and is 100% awesome

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    This robot is made of paper, and is 100% awesome

    When you think robots, you usually think of unfeeling amalgamations of plastic and metal that’s slowly gaining sentience and plotting to overthrow us all (at least, that’s how I look at them). Well, did you know that robots can be made from other materials too, like paper? Yes, paper, that same piece of writing material where you doodle during important staff meetings can now be used to make walking, unfeeling automatons. This particular specimen was made by YouTube user  thedoorintos, and uses elastic bands as a power source instead of the traditional robot fuel, electricity and hatred for humans. If you want to try your hand at building your own, you can download the plans at http://www.geocities.jp/kikousya290821/newmpm.htm. You can check out the video of the thing in action below.

    Apple looking for further Samsung sales ban, wants $707 million more in damages

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    Apple looking for further Samsung sales ban, wants $707 million more in damages

    Seems like Apple wants to put Samsung out of commission, at least in the US. After its victory over Samsung about a month ago, the firm from Cupertino is looking for a sales ban on all infringing Samsung products in the US that applies to “any of the infringing products or any other product with a feature or features not more than colorably different from any of the infringing feature or features in any of the Infringing Products.” Reading between the lines, that particular request means that most of Samsung’s current products would fall under the ban, which includes their recently launched Galaxy S III. In addition to that particular sales ban, Apple is also looking to get $707 million on top of the $1 billion that they’re getting from Sammy.  Of course, the Korean firm isn’t going to take this lying down, and has responded by asking for a new trial. “The Court’s constraints on trial time, witnesses and exhibits were unprecedented for a patent case of this complexity and magnitude, and prevented Samsung from presenting a full and fair case in response to Apple’s many claims,” Samsung said. Samsung also directly challenged Apple over their overly aggressive litigation, saying that “It is unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that is being improved every day by Samsung and other companies.”

    Source: Reuters 

    iPhone 5 disassembled by iFixit – somewhat easier to fix, still uses Apple’s proprietary Pentalobe screws

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    iPhone 5 disassembled by iFixit – somewhat easier to fix, still uses Apple’s proprietary Pentalobe screws

    As a new iPhone is launched, it’s inevitable that the new device would be taken apart by interested third parties looking to make repair guides for it. One such site is iFixit, and as expected the website has already splayed the iPhone 5 apart for all to see. The crew over at iFixit has commented that the iPhone 5 uses the same pentalobe screws that are present on the iPhone 4S, which is good news for part-time tinkerers who have already taken the iPhone 4S apart. What’s even more surprising is that the device is opened front to back, which means it’s easier to repair than the iPhone 4S, which by their account, takes 38 steps to separate the display. This means that the iPhone 5 is the step forward for the company, from a repair standpoint. Other things that the crew discovered is that the iPhone 5 uses a 1440mAh battery, and the lens cover that protects the iSight camera is pretty sturdy, and is tough enough to withstand vigorous scratching from a steel tool.

    Source: iFixit

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