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    Blackmagic Design’s Cinema Camera

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    Blackmagic Design’s Cinema Camera

    Canon and Sony have their super high-end cameras, and Blackmagic Design has been trying to get more attention for their own. It’s called Cinema Camera and it’s different from the competition not just because of its unique design, but also due to its ability to capture film quality video on its 2.5k sensor and output it to CinemaDNG RAW, ProRes, and DNxHD file formats. Canon or Zeiss lenses can be attached on the front, and it’s equipped with a built-in SSD recorder and a capacitive touch-screen display. It has an included copy of DaVinci Resolve that will handle all of the color correction needs after the video is captured. Those videos can then be pulled from the SSD over a selection of high speed ports such as Thunderbolt and BNC SDI. Since it features built-in metadata entry, your files will include information compatible with the most well-known editing software—dramatically speeding up the post production process.

     

    The Cinema Camera is priced at about US $2,995 (approximately Php 126,000) and you can visit http://www.blackmagic-design.com for more information on the company’s products.

    A fully-charged summer with Spyder

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    A fully-charged summer with Spyder

    SPYDER, the brand that brought top-quality and high-performance multisport and motorcycling gears in the country, launched its summer season campaign for an more exciting, super active, and healthier summer activities with Spyder-Charge Your Summer 2012.

    Spyder hosted the week-long Spyder-Charge Your Summer 2012 mall event where newbies are introduced to the discipline of multisport by offering the highest quality of products – helmets, shades, eyewear, and other protective gears, accessories and products to enable a fun-filled engagement.

    The event featured a series of activities to invite the interest of mall-goers. A range of activities including hourly raffles, photo-ops on standees and photowalls, and trivia games were held throughout the whole week to spice up the event. Spyder-charge was conducted against a stage resembling a mountain beach resort to capture that summer ambience.

    Aside from the Spyder products on sale from March 26 to April 1, enthusiasts were also introduced to motorcycling, cycling, and running clinics. The clinics were held in partnership with Safety Riders, Team Manager of the Philippine Cycling team for SEA Games Edmund Mangaser, and three-time ultramarathon champion and Best Female Triathlete nominee Michelle Estuar, respectively.

    Winners of Spyder-Charge Your Summer Blogging Contest were also awarded with cash prizes and premium items from Spyder and sponsors. Top blogs were featured on the Team Spyder website, with the grand winner winning P50,000 cash prize and an all-expenses paid beach vacation for two courtesy of Spyder.

    Spyder-Charge Your Summer is an event of Spyder Helmets and Optics and sponsored by Skechers Go run, No Fear, Gatorade, Sun Cellular, Kawasaki, All Terra Cyclery, and supported by Total Fitness, Multisport, One Sport, Inside Racing, and Weekend Warrior Magazines, takbo.ph, swimbikerun.ph, motorcyclephilippines.com, clickthecity.com, and juice.ph.

    Spyder Helmets & Optics is distributed in the Philippines by Roshan Commercial Corporation.

    Microsoft announces 3 variants of Windows 8 – Windows RT, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro

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    Microsoft announces 3 variants of Windows 8 – Windows RT, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro

    We had an inkling that Microsoft would at least offer two versions of their next operating system (one for ARM devices and one for x86), Windows 8 when it finally launches in the middle of this year. The Redmond firm has officially announced three – Windows RT for ARM devices, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. Like previous SKUs before it, Windows 8 is the basic package for the next-generation system, with add-ons provided for Windows 8 Pro users like Microsoft’s Media Center and the like. Windows RT meanwhile, will include touch-optimized desktop versions of the new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.

    Source: Microsoft

    Hands-on: Nokia Lumia 800

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    Hands-on: Nokia Lumia 800

    Nokia’s first Windows Phone 7 device have been out for a few months now in other countries, but it’s only now that we’ve managed to grab a demo unit from the Finnish manufacturer. Dubbed (somewhat truthfully) as the Windows Phone 7 version of the N9, the Lumia 800 is the company’s first foray into creating Windows Phone 7 smartphones and is a benchmark of users can expect from the partnership between the firms from Redmond and Espoo.

    Like the N9, the Lumia 800 is made from a single block of polycarbonate plastic.

    The display is a 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen that’s still able to hold its own even in the face of competitors that sport Super AMOLED+ and Super IPS screens. The overall size of the device is similar to the N9, and is a pleasure to hold.

    Nokia cleverly hid the USB and SIM ports on the top of the device, which can be accessed by simply pressing the top and moving the SIM  tray slightly forward. Like the N9, the Lumia 800 uses micro SIM cards, which could be a bit of an issue if you’re a prepaid subscriber.

    The Lumia 800 is powered by a single core Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon processor running at 1.4 GHz. As we mentioned earlier, this phone runs on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango).

    That’s it for now. We’ll let you guys know what we think once we finish the review.

     

    Hands-on: LG 55LM9600 Smart TV and LG 3D Cinema BH9520

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    Hands-on: LG 55LM9600 Smart TV and LG 3D Cinema BH9520

    It takes a lot to impress us when it comes to HD TVs. We’ve seen quite a few of them in our years in the industry, featuring everything from local dimming to active 3D. So trust us when we say that the 55-inch LM9600 that was delivered to our office the other day is one of the prettiest and full featured TV of it’s class we’ve seen in awhile.

    For starters, the LM9600 had an amazingly thin bezel. And when we say thin, we don’t mean it only has an inch worth of screen bezel – if you look at the LM9600 head-on, it actually looks like the HD TV has no bezel. Of course, it still has one but because it’s extremely thin (less than 5mm) it doesn’t seem that the device has one when you look at it from the recommended viewing distance.

    The LM9600 uses a full-array, local dimming LED backlight, which means that the entire LED panel (not just the edges) are illuminated by LED backlights. Additionally, the entire panel has several zones that can be dimmed independently of each other, which translates to better black levels and color uniformity compared to other HD TVs.

    The LM9600 also comes with a traditional remote control and a motion sensitive “magic remote”. The magic remote basically works like a giant Nintendo Wii controller, and allows you to control the TV via gestures and through your voice. Nifty.

    LG’s probably one of the few companies that uses passive 3D technology in their TVs. Other companies, most notably Korean rival Samsung, uses active shutter technology in their glasses which require batteries and constant trips to the charger. Since their TV use passive 3D, LG’s able to create cheap, light 3D glasses that isn’t bulky or inconvenient. The LM9600 came with six pairs of passive 3D glasses.

    Along with the LM9600, LG also sent over the 3D Cinema BH9520 home entertainment system. Part Bluray player, part network device, this particular device includes 5 speakers that forms the backbone of a decent 5.1 entertainment system (front speakers, center speaker, subwoofer and rear speakers) which almost any idiot could put together.

    The BH9520 was ridiculously easy to put together, and included a wireless transmitter for the rear speakers, which means that you don’t need to practice creative wiring to hide all the wires that go from your rear speakers to the home entertainment system, reducing overall wire clutter.

    Both the BH9520 and the LM9600 can be connected to the internet via an Ethernet cable, though you can also connect the BH9520 via WiFi. Once connected, both devices can download apps from LG to enhance their functionality. The BH9520 can also stream content via DLNA from your home network to whatever TV it’s attached to.

    That’s it for now. We’ll be laying down a better review of both the devices once we are done with it.

     

    Game of Thrones: Second season to begin April 21, 9PM on HBO

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    Game of Thrones: Second season to begin April 21, 9PM on HBO

    The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning fantasy series GAME OF THRONES returns to Asia for a second season on Saturday, April 21, at 9pm exclusively on HBO / 8pm HBO HD.

    War is coming to Westeros. As the cold winds rise and five kings vie for power, bonds are forged and broken, identities are challenged and romance blossoms. With the stakes higher than ever before, who will survive the chaos to claim the Iron Throne?

    Based on the bestselling fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin, HBO’s GAME OF THRONES is an epic drama set in the world of Westeros, where ambitious men and women of both honor and ill-repute live in a land whose summers and winters can last years. Created and executive produced by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, this new ten-episode second season plays out against the backdrop of a fast-approaching winter – the season of the white raven.

    In King’s Landing, the coveted Iron Throne is occupied by cruel young Joffrey, counseled by his conniving mother, Cersei Lannister, and his uncle Tyrion, who has been appointed Hand of the King. But the Lannisters’ hold on the Throne is under assault on many fronts. Robb Stark, son of Ned Stark, the slain Lord of Winterfell, seeks autonomy in the North and has taken Cersei’s brother, Jaime, prisoner in battle. Daenerys Targaryen looks to shore up her depleted power in the East with her three newborn dragons. Stannis Baratheon, brother of the late King Robert, rejects Joffrey’s legitimacy and aligns with a powerful priestess to raise a naval attack. And Renly, Stannis’ charismatic brother, has maintained his own claim since fleeing King’s Landing.

    In the meantime, a new leader is rising among the wildlings North of the Wall, adding fresh perils for Jon Snow and the order of the Night’s Watch. With tensions and treaties, animosity and alliances, the second season of GAME OF THRONES will be a thrilling journey through an unforgettable landscape.

    Returning cast members include: Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark), Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen), Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister), Aidan Gillen (Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish), Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Richard Madden (Robb Stark), Maisie Williams (Arya Stark), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Bran Stark), Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Jack Gleeson (Joffrey Baratheon), Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy) and Rory McCann (Sandor “The Hound” Clegane). Also returning for the second season are: Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister), Jerome Flynn (Bronn), Conleth Hill (Varys), John Bradley (Samwell Tarly), James Cosmo (Commander Mormont), Sibel Kekilli (Shae), Donald Sumpter (Maester Luwin), Ron Donachie (Rodrik Cassel) and Gethin Anthony (Renly Baratheon).

    New cast members in the second season include: Stephen Dillane (Stannis Baratheon), Gwendoline Christie (Brienne), Carice van Houten (Melisandre), Liam Cunningham (Davos Seaworth), Natalie Dormer (Margaery Tyrell) and Rose Leslie (Ygritte).

     

    Review: Samsung SH100

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    Review: Samsung SH100

    By M.R. Gavin

    Samsung continues to live up to its promise of innovation and uniqueness. Its Samsung SH100 sets new standards in the digital camera industry as it is the first one to be WiFi-enabled. Through this advancement, users can easily share photos directly on their favorite social networking sites, just as soon as they’re taken.

    The SH100 can be connected to your smartphone with the use of WiFi to enable geo-tagging, control the camera remotely or preview the scene. This way, you can pose with the group while looking at the shot on your phone in real time. When you’re ready to shoot, you can also activate the shutter from the phone.

    I tried connecting through the wireless Internet, took shots of kids swimming and uploaded these on Facebook. It failed the first time but when I tried it again it went through. Checking the photo later on my notebook, I found photo quality was simply amazing.

    I am always afraid of losing my files, so uploading photos right away is one thing but automatically backing up your shots is another. The SH100’s built-in WiFi can back-up photos to your PC just by pressing several buttons. I tried uploading photos on my Facebook, it took about 20-30 seconds to upload and is in a separate folder with all the photos from the SH100. Photos are not instantly shrunk for fast uploading; it stays on the same quality. Zooming in on the photos 10 times wouldn’t hurt quality.

    There are tons of effects, settings and programs to choose from. There is even a smart auto, program auto, smart movie, scene, vignetting, beauty shot, movie, magic frame, movie filter, night, palette effect, close up, simple shot and object highlight features. There is also a voice recorder, photo editor, magazine layout, slide show and 3D album. Whichever way you want to use your camera, the Samsung SH100 can do it for you.

    WiFi enabled devices can eat up your battery life, but I found that you can put it in energy-saving mode or adjust the brightness, which will help save on battery juice.

    The exterior of this camera is just like any other Samsung Cameras. It has a metal finish and is big and thin enough to fit into a pocket. The 3.0-inch LCD full-touchscreen is just enough to navigate through all the photos and features of the camera. There’s also a stylus included in the bundle if ever your hands are too big for the buttons. To avoid pushing the wrong buttons, you can also adjust the sensitivity with the touch calibration.

    Specifications:

    • Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.66 x 2.12 x 0.74 inches
    • Weight: 110.2g
    • Resolution: 14 megapixels
    • LCD Type: 3” LCD Touch Screen
    • Optical Zoom: 5x Optical Zoom
    • Storage: MicroSD, MicroSDHC

    What’s Hot:
     • WiFi enabled
    • Easy sharing of photos and videos
    • Social network-friendly
    • Range of effects on offer
    • Programmed photo editor

    What’s Not:
    • Unresponsive touchscreen

    Bottomline:
    If you like uploading photos on your social networking site, you can never go wrong with the Samsung SH100.

    Buy Meter: 8.7

    [This review originally appeared in the July 2011 issue of Gadgets Magazine]

    Hands-on: LG Optimus L3 E400

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    Hands-on: LG Optimus L3 E400

    We were sent LG’s entry level Optimus L3 a few days ago, and now that we’ve had a few days to tinker with it, we’re doing a short hands-on feature of the device. The Optimus L3 is a device aimed at users who are looking for an inexpensive yet stylish Android phone, and has the specs that reflect that particular mindset.

    The overall size of the Optimus L3 is a bit small, but since we’ve been used to toting 4.3 and 4.7-inch smartphones in the past, it might just be us. The Optimus L3 uses a 3.2-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen running a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The overall design of the Optimus L3 is a departure for the firm, and features a more angular design than their previous devices. Powering everything is an 800 MHz processor, along with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).

    The Optimus L3 also has a 3-megapixel camera on the back, as well as a textured back cover, which the firm promises to give you a more stable gripping surface.

    Like it’s other offerings, the Optimus L3 is skinned in the firm’s proprietary UI overlay which gives you additional homescreens and functionality.

    Though the screen isn’t as good as other devices out there, it’s at least responsive – which we can’t say for other budget Android smartphones in the market. Another thing that surprised us is the device’s battery endurance – we only charged this thing up when we got it last Thursday, and it’s still alive – that’s almost 4 days of battery right there. It’s a breath of fresh air, especially since other, higher end devices don’t even last a single day on one charge.

    LG did not mention a price when they let us review this unit, but from some estimates online, we gather that they’ll probably price it along the 8-9 thousand peso range. We’ll know more on the 21st, when the device officially launches in the Philippines. Of course we’ll be there to cover it so watch out for it.

    That’s it for now. Watch out for our review of this unit when we finish it.

     

    Entry level HTC Golf leaked, takes design cues from One X

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    Entry level HTC Golf leaked, takes design cues from One X

    We’ve been talking non-stop about the release of the HTC One X in the Philippines earlier this week, but unbeknownst to us, there’s apparently another HTC device that’s apparently infused with the same design sensibilities as the Taiwanese firm’s current flagship model. PocketNow has leaked a shot of the HTC Golf, rumored to be eventually be called the Wildfire C. The device will supposedly come with ICS, a “sub-gigahertz” processor and a 5-megapixel camera and will be priced lower than the current entry level HTC device, the One V. The Golf is also rumored to come with the same 25GB Dropbox cloud storage gratis as the other members of the One family, as well as Beats Audio enhancements. PocketNow says that the device will land sometime at the end of this quarter.

    Source: PocketNow

    Microsoft to buy AOL patent portfolio for $1 billion

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    Microsoft to buy AOL patent portfolio for $1 billion

    In today’s litigation-happy tech environment, patents are the ammunition that most tech companies use to defend themselves from litigation (or in some cases, attack competitors). It’s not surprising that Microsoft has moved to acquire AOL’s entire patent portfolio for about $1 billion, after winning the auction to grab their IP. The sale involves 800 patents and related patent applications, which shores up Microsoft’s already diverse collection of patents.

    Envision IP has stated that of the 800 patents bought by the Redmond firm, 140 relate to online communications which primarily include instant messaging and e-mail, 81 covers browser technologies and user interfaces, 77 are related to search engine technologies and 74 covers multimedia , which relates to audio and video data compression that optimize bandwidth and improve streaming quality and transfer rates.

    The sale is expected to become completed at the end of 2012, pending review from the related regulatory bodies.

    Source: Arstechnica, Envision IP, Businesswire

    Need for Speed is going to be made into a movie, producers conveniently forget The Fast and the Furious

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    Need for Speed is going to be made into a movie, producers conveniently forget The Fast and the Furious

    EA’s venerable Need For Speed franchise is apparently making the jump from the small screen to the silver screen. Worst Previews reports that EA has tapped the writers behind Real Steel – George and John Gatins – to adapt the long-running game franchise to the big screen. Three studios are supposedly lined up to grab the rights to the movie – Warner Bros, Sony and Paramount are all interested in adapting the game into a movie, which would supposedly compete with Universal’s The Fast and Furious franchise that’s set to film it’s sixth iteration later this year. Let’s just hope the result is less campy and better acted than the cut-scenes in the series, yeah?

    Source: Worst Previews

    HTC One X and One V officially launched in the Philippines, priced at Php 32,990 and Php 15,990

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    HTC One X and One V officially launched in the Philippines, priced at Php 32,990 and Php 15,990

    After Smart’s preview of the HTC One X, the only thing we don’t know about HTC’s flagship smartphone was how much damage it’ll actually
    do to your checkbook. Well, today’s the day – HTC has finally, officially launched the One X in the Philippines and has finally been priced and it’ll cost you Php 32,990 big ones.

    Of course, the One V was also launched today – the entry level model of the One family will cost you a mere Php 15,990, which isn’t such a bad price considering what you’re getting. The HTC One S was conspicuously absent during the launch, though sources close to the matter say that the local firm would also offer that particular device one it’s available. Unfortunately our source declined to comment about why the device was absent during the launch.

    Review: A.C. RYAN Playon!HD

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    Review: A.C. RYAN Playon!HD

    By Steven Vea

    Standalone media players should curiously be more popular, considering the advancements in high-definition technology these days. While there are a multitude of products in the market, no single manufacturer has yet to truly stand out. However, this might all change with A.C. Ryan’s Playon!HD.

    Out of the box, this media player is surprisingly lightweight, considering that it is packed with a load of capabilities. Constructed out of hard plastic, its exterior design is wonderfully simple—with an all-black casing and a front interface containing only the logo, power button and discrete remote receiver. Its minimalist design would definitely appeal to anybody who might be frightened at the complexities that most devices present today. However, there is a possible downside; the lack of any physical controls on the actual box means that it can only be operated with the included remote control.

    Taking a peek at the rear of the Playon!HD reveals all of its multiple connection options: composite, component and HDMI ports for video; a pair of stereo analog outputs; optical co-axial digital outputs and the Ethernet LAN port.

    A.C. Ryan has also generously included all the necessary cables for users to get started. The addition of the HDMI cable will definitely please a lot of consumers, not only for its inclusion, but for its attractive design as well.

    Setting up the Playon!HD to your television is as easy as 123: connect the corresponding cables from the box to the TV; power up the unit, and locate the media you want to enjoy. Getting started is as wonderfully simple as its design, which makes it a prize in this entangled world of technology.

    While the inclusion of an internal 3.5-inch hard disk certainly sets the Playon!HD apart from other standalone media players in its class, I believe that it is a feature that is not entirely essential. It is far more intuitive to download movies using a computer, transfer them to an external hard drive, and subsequently connect it to the Playon!HD.

    I also think that if the LAN and the internal hard disk have been left out altogether, it would also result in a smaller and much more cost-effective media player, despite the Playon!HD’s already pocket-friendly price. While the more technologically adept user will appreciate these alternate connection options, the average consumer might really only need the USB ports. Nevertheless, having multiple choices on how to transfer/acquire media does make the Playon!HD considerably more appealing in comparison with other media players.

    Navigating through A.C. Ryan’s menu is a breeze, especially when using the “Browser” mode. Although there are various ways for users to locate the media files (i.e. by file type), this method proves to be the quickest and easiest. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly and while there is a slight learning curve, this is normal in any form of technology. Figuring out the menu will take minimal effort at best, and users will find themselves soaring through it in no time.

    Finally, what makes A.C. Ryan’s Playon!HD shine is the multitude of video and audio formats it is able to play. It supports virtually every file format from MKV to RMVB, and even obscure formats that users probably won’t ever consider watching on a large screen display (i.e. FLV). Resolutions reach up to 720p, 1080i and 1080p, which should satisfy and HD fanatic’s appetite. It supports a wide range of audio types as well, particularly Dolby and DTS audio (pass-through or down-mixed to stereo). Truth be told, the Playon!HD is the hardware equivalent of VLC media player—it plays just about everything.

    If users aren’t drawn in to take a peek at the Playon!HD by the vast support of file formats alone, it’s budget-friendly price will definitely raise its appeal. It is perfect for those that are constantly downloading and watching movies, and want an intuitive bridge for their media to play on their televisions.

    SPECIFICATIONS:
    Playback support: AVI/MKV/TS/TP/TRP/M2TS/MPG/MP4/MOV/M4V/VOB/ISO/IFO/DAT/WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB/FLV with resolutions up to 720p, 1080i and 1080p
    Video Codecs: MPEG-1/MPEG-2/MPEG-4 SP/ASP/AVCHD (H.264)/XviD/DivX/WMV9 (VC-1)/RealVideo 8/9/10 (up to 720P)
    Video Subtitle: SRT/SMI/SSA/IDX-SUB/SUB
    Audio: MP3/MP2/WMA/AAC/FLAC/WAV/OGG Vorbis/PCM/LPCM/MS-ADPCM/LC-AAC/HE-AAC/COOK/RA-Lossless
    Image: HD JPEG/BMP/GIF/TIF/PNG
    Price: Php 8,300

    What’s Hot:
     • Support for virtually every video and audio format
    • Intuitive menu interface

    What’s Not:
     • Slow transfer rate via LAN

    Bottomline:
    The A.C. Ryan Playon!HD is a great standalone multimedia player that supports a range of formats, and is an essential gadget for any multimedia enthusiast.

    Buy Meter: 8.0

    [This review originally appeared in the July 2011 issue of Gadgets Magazine]

    NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto introduces its Peach Iced Tea variant

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    NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto introduces its Peach Iced Tea variant

    Coffee or tea? That is the question we’re always up against – from flight attendants, food servers, and even friends. We don’t need much convincing to arrive at a decision, as we’ve always relied on our bodily instincts. Feeling a bit sluggish, and need a quick jumpstart? Then coffee it is; while if you feel a little bloated then a cup of tea eases the discomfort.

    Beyond these needs, there’s said to be a personality brewing in every cup of coffee or tea that neatly separates the two kinds of drinkers. Coffee aficionados have an on-the-go lifestyle, whereas tea drinkers are more on the leisurely side.

    What we don’t recognize is the thin line that makes these two comfort drinks similar to each other. Whether you opt for coffee or tea, both require the same level of preparation to create the perfect cup – the right amount of water, the right amount of coffee grounds or tea leaves, and an ample time to brew them.

    Hot drinks definitely soothe the senses, but since we live in a tropical country, refreshments are staples. Hence, the options to have hot drinks on the rocks – from hot to iced coffee, down to the family’s favorite, the iced tea.

    However, serving them both in one go is quite a fuss. Two separate preparations for two different drinks. What if there’s one beverage machine that can combine the coffee and tea drinkers? That would be surreal, but well, it just happened.

    More than just a coffee machine, NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto now offers its latest Nestea Peach variant to the market. Your multi-beverage machine just got a bit cheeky, or peachy for that matter. An iced tea capsule now made available for the whole family to enjoy.

    This summer, bask in the cool and rich taste of Nestea Peach iced tea. No need to stir, nor shake, for it comes as easy as POP, LOCK, and PLUNGE. Flip the lever on your NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto machine to blue and enjoy the chill.

    Need a little energy boost? Pop in a coffee capsule of your choice to give you that instant caffeine fix.

    So, hot or cold, coffee or tea, this unique machine has it both for you. Just pop, lock, and drop into the pure, unrelenting taste of beverage goodness.

    Nokia’s CEO calls multi-core processors a “waste of battery”

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    Nokia’s CEO calls multi-core processors a “waste of battery”

    Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has reportedly said that multi-core processors are a waste of battery, during an interview with Chinese newspaper Yangcheng Evening News. The Nokia head was quoted as saying that “The so-called dual-core, quad-core mobile phones can only waste batteries, but not be useful for consumers all the time”. Microsoft’s current line-up of Windows phones do not support multi-core processors, and that include’s Nokia’s Lumia line of smartphones. Nokia has launched the “Smoked by Windows Phone” initiative in China, where users are rewarded with 1000 yuan if they’re able to beat the newly released Lumia 900 in tasks that the users choose themselves. Elop says that the Lumia 900 has never been defeated in the challenge, even though its opponents sport dual- and quad-core processors.

    Source: ITProPortal

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