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    New app helps you catch fish

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    New app helps you catch fish

    There’s now supposedly an app called Deeper Smart Fishfinder that can help you catch fish, but it hasn’t been commercially produced yet. It makes use of a separate floating device, which is a 6cm diameter sphere that will be paired with a user’s Android or iOS device to let him or her know if there are any fish in the area. Users can even attach their fishing line to one of these.

    The device emits ultrasound waves down into the water to provide data on the location and number of nearby fish, as well as things such as depth and temperature of the water. This information is then transmitted via Bluetooth up to a distance of 50m to the user’s mobile device. When the user catches a fish, they can use their phone or tablet to take a photo of the fish and post it onto Facebook or Twitter, all while remaining within the app.

    The Florida-based tech company Friday Lab is currently working on a prototype and raising funds in hopes to sell them to consumers at a price of US $199.

     

    Acer officially unveils Aspire S5

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    Acer officially unveils Aspire S5

    Today’s Acer event saw a couple of things launched, which included the company’s newest Tegra 3 powered tablet, the Iconia Tab A510, and of course, the hotly anticipated Acer Aspire S5. The S5 is Acer’s ace in the hole as far as ultrabooks are concerned, and is billed by the company as the thinnest ultrabook in the market. The Aspire S5 is the company’s highest spec ultrabook, and sports an Ivy Bridge Core i7 processor, 256GB SSD drive, multiple ports (which include USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt) and a 13-inch, 1366 x 768 display.

    It’s also armed with Intel’s HD Graphics 4000 with 128MB of dedicated memory, which surprisingly is powerful enough to drive casual and semi-casual mainstream games today, as we found out the other night when we ran through a level of Batman: Arkham City during Intel’s official Ivy Bridge Launch.

    One of the neatest things that we’ve noticed with the Aspire S5 is the ports – specifically, the apparent lack of it, at least at first glance. To achieve that skinny 11mm frame, Acer hid all the ports in a motorized hinge that drops down at a press of a button. Basically, it’s from this:

    To this:

    Additional features include 4GB of DDR3 memory, as well as a weight of only 1.2 kilos. Unfortunately, Acer has not detailed how much the S5 will retail once it gets released, but we’ll try to pry more information from them when we get the opportunity. We’ve taken mucho shots of the S5, as well as side-by-side photos of the notebook with Samsung’s Series 5 Ultra. Check em out below.

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    Want the Android Custom ROM look without the custom ROM Hassle?

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    Want the Android Custom ROM look without the custom ROM Hassle?

    The beauty of owning a ‘Droid is the amount of customization that you have access to. If you want to make your device a certain way, you can probably find a ROM and a launcher that will let you achieve your goal. The thing is, custom ROMs can be a little daunting to install, and may be a little too much to handle for the average consumer. If you want the look of a custom ROM, but not the hassle of installing it, take a look at the MiHome launcher. MiHome takes the extremely popular MIUI interface, and lets you experience it, without having to run the risk of bricking your beloved  android device. Give it a try. Head over the MiHome link over at the Google Play store and give it a shot HERE.

    AmpliTube Slash app features models based on Slash’s gear

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    AmpliTube Slash app features models based on Slash’s gear

    Ready to shred like the Guns N’ Roses axeman?

    IK Multimedia has released the latest addition to its line-up of AmpliTube effects that lets you do just that. AmpliTube Slash, chiefly created as an add-on for AmpliTube, is a suite that includes the legendary guitar icon’s signature guitar effects and amps.

    Slash worked closely with IK to ensure accurate modeling of his entire rig. The app features models of the actual amplifiers and pedals used by Slash during recording sessions and when he’s on tour. Here’s a full list of the gear:

    Stompboxes:

    • /Delay (Slash’s Delay Pedal; based on Boss DD3)
    • Slash Gate (noise eliminator; based on MXR Smart Gate)
    • Slash “Octo Blue” (octave and distortion pedal; based on MXR Blue Box)
    • Slash X-Chorus (controls chorus rate and EQ; based on MXR Stereo Chorus)
    • Slash’s Secret Booster (increases gain for solos; based on double secret Custom Audio Distortion/Boost pedal)
    • Slash Wah Dist (adds distortion to wah; based on Dunlop SW95 Slash Wah)

    Amplifiers:

    • Marshall JCM Slash Edition Silver Jubilee Head
    • Marshall AFD100

    Speaker Cabinets:

    • Marshall 1960ASL
    • Marshall 1960BSL

    Take a look at this video of Slash doing a demo of the new app.

    AmpliTube Slash is available both as a stand-alone app and as an in-app purchase at the AmpliTube Custom Shop.

    According to GuitarWorld.com, AmpliTube Slash for your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad is available in the App Store for USD $9.99. If you’re an existing user of AmpliTube on these platforms, you can avail of AmpliTube Slash as an in-app purchase for USD $9.99. Individual models can be purchased starting at USD $2.99.

    For Mac and PC users, you can purchase AmpliTube Slash at the AmpliTube Custom Shop for USD $79.99. Individual models are priced at a starting rate of USD $5 each.

    For those who aren’t familiar with AmpliTube, it’s basically a guitar and bass emulation software that can be used both as a standalone application and as a digital audio workstation (DAW) plug-in. You can read more about AmpliTube, the Custom Shop, and the AmpliTube Slash by clicking the links below.

    Facebook buys Face.com for an estimated US$80 to $100 million

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    Facebook buys Face.com for an estimated US$80 to $100 million

    Just this year, Facebook acquired several companies including Instagram, Tagtile, Glancee, Lightbox, and Karma. The social networking giant has added to this list recently through its purchase of Face.com, an Israeli-based face recognition platform. This suggests that Facebook was after Face.com’s facial recognition IP and will now get more serious with its desktop tagging recognition and tagging on-the-go. The startup company was bought for an estimated US $80 – $100 million. According to Face.com’s blog post, third-parties using its API will continue to be supported.

     

    Acer unveils Iconia Tab A510, has Tegra 3 processor, priced at 24,900

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    Acer unveils Iconia Tab A510, has Tegra 3 processor, priced at 24,900

    We’re here at Acer’s event in Mariott, and we’ve managed to score some time with Acer’s Iconia Tab A510. This particular tablet is the newest device from Acer’s Tab line, and is a 10.1-inch Android 4.0 tablet. The display is a 1280 x 800 one, and has 1GB of DDR2 on-board. Acer has also seen fit to skin this particular tablet in their own UI overlay, and sports the company’s Clear.Fi technology for seamless sharing across different devices. The Iconia Tab A510 is powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 processor running at 1.3GHz, so it’s definitely ready to go toe-to-toe with other similarly specced tablets like as far as processing power is concerned. The Acer Iconia Tab A510 is priced at 24,900 for the 32GB version, though that’s only for the Wi-Fi version. No 3G version has been announced as of yet.

    [album: https://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/[email protected]/Acer A510/]

    Microsoft announces Surface tablets, Windows 8 and RT versions, will challenge the iPad

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    Microsoft announces Surface tablets, Windows 8 and RT versions, will challenge the iPad

     

    Microsoft’s big announcement turned out to be exactly what the tipsters said – Microsoft has officially entered the tablet game, and has announced their own line of tablets called Surface. There will be two variants of Surface, one made for Windows 8 Pro and uses Ivy Bridge Processors, and one made for Windows RT which uses ARM processors. The overall design of the tablet is pretty impressive – it’s only 9.3mm thin (13.5mm thin for the Windows 8 Pro version) and is built using an all Magnesium case with a custom production process called VaporMG, which treats the surface of the device that gives it a finish akin to a luxury watch. The Surface tablet has an integrated cover much like the iPad (complete with the magnetic connection), with a very big difference – the cover also doubles as a keyboard, so users will always have two (and in the case of the Windows 8 Pro version, three, including the pen blocker) input choices when using the device. Microsoft has also included full-sized USB ports into the tablet, as well as an integrated kickstand to allow you use it as a video player with ease. There will different versions of the two tablets – the Windows RT version will come in 32 and 64GB flavors, while the Windows 8 Pro will come in 64 and 128GB versions. Both will sport 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display. The new tablets should arrive right after Windows 8 is officially released. As for pricing, well, there isn’t one yet – though Microsoft has said that the new tablets will be priced “competitively” with similar tablets – for the ARM model anyway.

    Surface for Windows RT

    • OS: Windows RT
    • Light(1): 676 g
    • Thin(2): 9.3 mm
    • Clear: 10.6” ClearType HD Display
    • Energized: 31.5 W-h
    • Connected: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae
    • Productive: Office ‘15’ Apps, Touch Cover, Type Cover
    • Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
    • Configurable: 32 GB, 64 GB

    Surface for Windows 8 Pro

    • OS: Windows 8 Pro
    • Light(1): 903 g
    • Thin(2): 13.5 mm
    • Clear: 10.6” ClearType Full HD Display
    • Energized: 42 W-h
    • Connected: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort Video, 2×2 MIMO antennae
    • Productive: Touch Cover, Type Cover, Pen with Palm Block
    • Practical: VaporMg Case & Stand
    • Configurable: 64 GB, 128 GBSource: Microsoft

    Samsung Series 5 Slim announced, AMD A6 4455M on board with HD 7500G discrete graphics, will retail for only Php 29,900

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    Samsung Series 5 Slim announced, AMD A6 4455M on board with HD 7500G discrete graphics, will retail for only Php 29,900

    Here’s an unexpected model to be announced tonight at Samsung’s event: the Samsung Series 5 Slim. At first glance, it kind of looks like the Samsung Series 5 Ultra, aside from the obvious change of color (from grey to red). Internally though, it’s a whole new machine – it has AMD’s A6 4455M APU on board chugging along at 2.1GHz and has discrete graphics in the form of itss HD 7500G GPU. Additionally, this particular notebook has 4GB of memory in it – all in the sleek, slim chassis that we all know and love. We’re not sure what kind of storage device this is rocking, but we’re positive it’s using either 320GB or 500GB HDD in it (with the former more likely) and no SSD component to keep costs down. Speaking of costs, would you believe that the price of this thing is only Php 29,900? Yeah, we were surprised too. At that price, it’s an extremely appealing notebook for people who are looking to have a thin, portable and stylish notebook who doesn’t wish to empty their bank accounts by buying a proper ultrabook.

    [album: https://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/[email protected]/Samsung Series 5 Slim/]

    Samsung Series 9 announced! Retails for Php 76,900

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    Samsung Series 9 announced! Retails for Php 76,900

    As predicted, Samsung unveiled their Series 9 ultrabook at their event tonight in the Peninsula in Makati. This particular notebook is Samsung’s heavy hitter as far as their ultrabooks are concerned, and its specs reflect this – Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, 256GB SSD storage and 15-inch, 400 nit brightness screen. Hailed by the Korean company as the thinnest 15-inch notebook, this particular ultrabook has been engineered by Samsung as the be-all and end-all of ultrabooks. It also commands a premium price – the Series 9 ultrabook will retail for Php 76,900.

    [album: https://gadgetsmagazine.com.ph/wp-content/plugins/dm-albums/dm-albums.php?currdir=/wp-content/uploads/dm-albums/[email protected]/Samsung Series 9 /]

    Samsung Convergence Event Liveblog!

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    Samsung Convergence Event Liveblog!

    Hello kiddies! We’re on the ground right now at Samsung’s Convergence Products launch, ready to give you a blow-by-blow liveblog of the festivities. We’re just waiting for the event to start, so join us below!

    Western Digital enters the router market

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    Western Digital enters the router market

    We all know Western Digital for the dependable hard drives they make. Just a few days ago, we learned that the company entered the wireless networking market, which honestly is not that surprising. They’ll be facing a lot of competition in this field though, but due to reputation, might be able to get a fair share of it.

    They’ve begun offering a range of simultaneous dual-band wireless N routers that include three basic models—the My Net N600 with 4 fast Ethernet ports and 300Mbit wireless on the 2.4 and 5GHz bands, the My Net 750 with gigabit Ethernet and 450Mbit wireless on the 5GHz band, and the My Net 950 with 7 gigabit Ethernet ports and 450Mbit wireless on the 2.4 and 5GHz bands. The company now also has the My Net N900 Central, which is a combination of the N900 router’s features with a built-in 1TB or 2TB hard drive. Devices outside a user’s home network can access files stored on these routers throughWestern Digital’s web portal or the company’s Android and iOS apps.

    Nokia’s 41-megapixel PureView 808 is now on sale in the Philippines for Php 26,550

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    Nokia’s 41-megapixel PureView 808 is now on sale in the Philippines for Php 26,550

    Remember Nokia’s 41-megapixel phone, the PureView 808? Well, we’ve gotten word that it already has received channel pricing, and is set to retail for Php 26,550 in the Philippines. That means you can go to a Nokia retailer and buy the 41-megapixel shooter off the shelf today if you desire. Wondering what the Nokia PureView 808 can do for you? Well, you can check out the announcement post here, or if you’re lazy, we can rattle off the specs for you: Symbian Belle OS, single core 1.3GHz processor, 4-inch screen with a resolution of 360 x 640 ( nHD). We’ll have a sit-down with Nokia for the PureView 808 this Wednesday, so you can see what our initial impressions are of this phone/imaging juggernaut is.

    Mozilla unveils prototype browser for iPad

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    Mozilla unveils prototype browser for iPad

    Mozilla has announced its plans to rise from the browser graveyard as it prepares for its first shot at unleashing a challenger against Safari on the iPad. Here comes Junior—Mozilla’s solution for your iPad browsing needs.

    Junior is an iPad browser that, according to Mozilla, “makes browsing more fun, more ergonomic and re-thinks browser user experience from the ground up.” The prototype was introduced and demonstrated by the folks at the Mozilla Product Design Strategy team in a video presentation.

    “We wanted to make something entirely new. We wanted to look into how we could reinvent the browser for a new form factor,” said Alex Limi of the Product Design Strategy team.

    So what does Junior look like?

    Well, according to an article I read on The Verge,  Junior offers a full-screen interface. It has two basic buttons—a Back arrow and a multifunctional plus sign. Tapping the plus sign opens a page that’s divided into three portions. The topmost portion contains a stream of recent pages. The middle portion contains an icon-heavy list of favorites and bookmarks. At the bottom third of the screen, there will be a search bar and a virtual keyboard. When you input text in the search bar, the middle portion will display the search results.

    Mozilla claims that the two main buttons have up to a total of six functions, although these functions haven’t exactly been specified. Other functions included in Junior are Reload, Forward, and Print.

    Junior also enables separate user accounts for your private browsing pleasure. By swiping to the left of the main navigation page, the user login page will appear. You tap the icon of your account, and Junior will ask for a login password. That should keep your nosy brothers and sisters away from your bookmarks and browsing history.

    Though Mozilla is bent on making an impact on iOS with Junior, it claims that it is still under development in the hands of the Product Design Strategy team. The developers are still deciding on the features, but this prototype sure looks promising.

    Image Source: Engadget

    Alan Turing should have become a household name

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    Alan Turing should have become a household name

    When one thinks of computers, we often think of two names: Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. They made personal computers popular and are at the forefront of the computer industry, founding Microsoft and Apple respectively. But what about the man who practically began the computer industry, Alan Turing (1912-1954)? Long forgotten, except for tech geeks and industry veterans, namely because of his controversial personal life.

    June 23 would have been Alan Turing’s 100th birthday, and in 1936 he published a paper that would give rise to the very idea of computers: On Computable Numbers, which introduced the ideas of algorithms and computing machines, two building blocks of today’s technology. After World War II, Turing then worked on the Automated Computing Engine (ACE) and the Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer (Edvac).

    In 1950, Turing proposed the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) in a paper called “Computing Machinery and Intelligence”. In the paper, Turing made a test in which a computer would be judged intelligent if another human could not tell the difference between the responses of a human and the artificially intelligent machine.

    Turing’s ACE designs made it onto the first personal computer, the Bendix G-15 (1956). At the time, computing systems took up entire rooms, and the G-15 was a compact 1.5 m x 1 m x 1 m and cost $49,500 ($60,000 with peripherals) and weighed “only” 450 kg (950 lb). Like most computers at the time, it was designed for scientific and industrial use. However, it is considered a “personal” computer because it did not need a dedicated operator and anyone could access the machine. Only 400 of them were made and only a few survive today.

    The legacy of Alan Turing is being celebrated in 2012, which the scientific community calls the “Alan Turing year”, with series and lectures based on Turing’s work taking place all over the world.

    Buffalo’s AirStation Wireless N-Router ideal for home or office

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    Buffalo’s AirStation Wireless N-Router ideal for home or office

    Buffalo has recently released the AirStation Wireless N-Router and Access Point WCR-G300 with double adjustable 5dBi antennas ideal to wirelessly connect networked devices, including smartphones, at home or at the office to the Internet. Combined with 802.11n technology, data transfer rates can go as high as 300 mbps, giving a swift delivery of online content to all, and is even backwards compatible with older 802.11g/b devices.

    The signal is also capable of bypassing objects, therefore ensuring that your signal remains strong despite being in another room and reduces the number of dead spots. The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) on the router expands wireless coverage with other Buffalo routers with WDS support, reducing or even eliminating dead spots that hinder and even prevent network functioning and Internet access, which is useful at home and in the office, where interior walls, corners, and other objects reduce or block signals from less powerful conventional routers.

    The router also supports multiple forms of wireless security: WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES) and WEP (64/128 bit). In addition, it can support up to four wired devices and its energy saving feature allows it to use 28% less power than other routers.

    At P1,800, it doesn’t break the bank. The Buffalo AirStation Wireless-N Router and WCR-G300 is locally distributed by MCI-ECS. 

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