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    Awesome Steampunk machine uncorks and pours wine for you with style

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    Awesome Steampunk machine uncorks and pours wine for you with style

    There’s just something awe-inspiring in complicated, mechanical gadgets. The winding gears and whirring cranks of old-timey devices strike a nostalgic chord in our hearts. That’s why we were smitten when we saw the Robb Higg’s needlessly complicated yet awesome Steampunk wine-uncorking-and-pouring machine. Seriously, this 1000 pound amalgamation of metal, springs and awesome takes way to long to uncork and pour wine but heck, it does it in absolute style. Short version is we want the damn thing, even if it takes almost a minute to pour us wine.

    Source: Automata Blog

    Microsoft demos 1ms touchscreen

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    Microsoft demos 1ms touchscreen

    As good as current touchscreen technology is, there’s still quite a bit of lag between your actual finger swipes and the time that it takes for the screen to show what you’ve written. Latency is the enemy here – the lower the latency, the more responsive the screen becomes. Microsoft wants that particular issue to be a thing of the past, and has demoed an ultra-high performance touchscreen with an extremely low latency of 1ms, which compared to typical 100ms touchscreens, is a huge leap forward. Unfortunately it’s not known if Microsoft made the touchscreen as a mere proof of concept device or their actually pushing to get this kind of tech into our tablets and smartphones soon. Until then you can view the astounding performance of the tech in the video linked below.

    Source: Tech Crunch

     

    A single malicious link can take control of your smartphone

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    A single malicious link can take control of your smartphone

    Here’s a tale that’s sure to make you watch what you web links you click on your smartphone: researchers from security firm CrowdStrike has found a way to wrest control of your smartphone away from you via a single bad weblink. Demonstrated at last month’s RSA security conference, George Kurtz demonstrated before a packed audience how he and his colleagues took control of an Android smartphone via one bad link masquerading as a firmware update from a his carrier. Once he clicked on the link, a small program downloaded into his device and rebooted it, and from then on, he and his colleagues had complete control of the device, without the owner being aware.

    The’re able to do this via bugs in the component of Android’s browser that’s present in both the 2.2 and 2.3 version of the mobile OS. If BlackBerry and iOS owners think they’re in clear, think again – WebKit, the the browser component that was exploited, is also at the core of the Web browsers found in Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices, BlackBerry phones, and Google’s TV devices.

    Kurtz said that to prevent attacks like these, mobile providers and OS developers need to make more frequent updates to patch possible security holes. The prevention of a massive data breach like this also falls on the heads of users, which should not click on every link that lands in the mobile device – lest it be the opening that people who want to spy on you are waiting for.

    Source: Technology Review

    Nokia’s giving you a chance to win the new Asha 302 by doing the QWERTY dance

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    Nokia’s giving you a chance to win the new Asha 302 by doing the QWERTY dance

    Nokia’s just busted out their Asha 302, their budget QWERTY device that’s blurring the line between smartphone and featurephone. Now they’re giving it away via their “Do the QWERTY” Facebook promo. The contest is pretty simple really – all you have to do is make a short video of yourself or your friends showing your own Do the QWERTY Dance based on the TVC, which we embedded below. Your video should be 30 to 90 seconds long only and must be in MP4, AVI, MOV, WMV, or 3GP format. After you’ve done your video, you’ll need to hit up Nokia’s Facebook page at https://facebook.com/nokiaphilippines.  Entries will be judged according to: Creativity – 30%; Originality – 40%; and Energy, fun and humor – 30%.  Deadline of submission of entries is on March 30, 2012 at exactly 11:59 p.m. Three entries with the craziest, funniest and most creatively choreographed QWERTY Dance will be picked as winners.  Winners will be announced on the Nokia Philippines Facebook Page on April 4, 2012.

    Smart unveils limited edition Plan 1000, smartphone goodies abound

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    Smart unveils limited edition Plan 1000, smartphone goodies abound


    Smart has unveiled their limited edition Plan 1000 an event held at their corporate office earlier today. The new plan combines a multitude of goodies which include 500 SMS messages, 500 minutes of voice to any number within the Smart network and 1GB worth of data for a monthly service fee of Php 1,000 with a 24-month contract. To make the pot a little bit sweeter, Smart is also offering a multitude of smartphones to go with the plan, which include the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Samsung Galaxy Note, HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio, HTC Evo 3D and the Nokia N9, all for an additional Php 900 per month for 24 months. Other smartphones and a tablet is also being offered by the telco, which include the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 (Php 800 per month), BlackBerry Curve 9360 (Php 800 per month), BlackBerry Bold 9790 (Php 900 per month), BlackBerry Bold 9900 (Php 1,300 per month) and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (Php 500 per month). Interested in applying? You can head over to www.smart.com.ph/DataPlan1000 to know more. The Plan will only be available till May 15, so get to inquiring, kids. (Site isn’t up yet, Smart may be working on it still. Be patient people!)

    Faith in humanity restored: Judge rules against Apple’s lawsuit versus Kodak

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    Faith in humanity restored: Judge rules against Apple’s lawsuit versus Kodak

    Beleaguered (and quite bankrupt) company Kodak has finally gotten a break – a US judge has ruled against Apple’s bid to sue the imaging company. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Allan Gropper said that it was an “inappropriate way forward” to allow Apple to continue pursuing claims against Kodak while the company is in bankruptcy. The suit leveraged against Kodak is centered around the ability to preview digital photographs in LCD screens. The judge also denied Apple’s request to file a new patent infringement lawsuit against Kodak over printer and digital camera patents. Maybe now the company can finally find a way complete their restructuring and finally become awesome again.

    Source: Reuters

    Intel and PLDT team-up to unleash Intel Ultrabook and WiFi Zone

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    Intel and PLDT team-up to unleash Intel Ultrabook and WiFi Zone

    Intel has partnered up with PLDT to deliver a brand new campaign to consumers. The new campaign by both companies aim to deliver Intel’s message of the ultrabook’s importance and utility while giving them maximum connectivity to the web, anytime, anywhere.

    “Internet growth is driven largely by content, now more so by consumers who exchange photos, videos and tweets wherever they may be,” said Intel Philippines country manager Ricky Banaag. “In this day and age, there is a noticeable increase in the demand for internet access anytime, anywhere. People are now able to access the internet simultaneously across multiple devices, empowering them not just to download data, but to upload and share content as well. Intel’s partnership with PLDT addresses a new era of computing experience that is underway, and ensures that the consumer’s expectations for a secure, mobile and powerful device are met through the Ultrabook.”

    PLDT’s WiFi Zone project is basically paid WiFi that’s scattered all around the metro (the company says it has 2500 WiFi Zones all over manila, with more going up in Cebu and Baguio. The company says that users will be able to connect and surf the web using a premium dedicated internet line exclusive for WiFi use, with up to 1mbps speed per user. The service is Php 150 per month for existing myDSL subscribers, while PLDT landline subscribers can avail of the service for around Php 300 per month. Non-PLDT customers can still avail of the service via pre-paid cards.

    The question is though, is the service worth it, especially since there’s a lot of establishments already have free WiFi zones (SM and Ayala malls come to mind) around the metro. Another point of contention here is that the service supposedly has a fair-use policy, unfortunately PLDT execs present during the event were tight lipped to what exactly that entailed, data cap or otherwise. If you’re interested to find out for yourself, you can hop onto www.pldtwifizone.com to find out more.

    PLDT launches the SME TechMobile, the first mobile business-tech lab

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    PLDT launches the SME TechMobile, the first mobile business-tech lab

    PLDT, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, has recently unveiled the first mobile business-tech lab called the TechMobile. Through its business enterprise division PLDT SME Nation, it has presented this innovation in order to reach SME (small-and-medium-entrepreneurs) communities in a number of regions in the country.

    The TechMobile was built to be the mobile business lab for PLDT’s business solutions and products and functions with a mobile internet connection from the company’s Internet Anywhere bundle using the nationwide broadband network. Through this, the business solutions within the hub can then be demonstrated to SMEs.

    The transparent business-tech lab carries different product lines including bundles of hardware and software solutions from myDSL Biz, Watcher, Negosyo Boost, EcoFax, and PLDT FASTrack. It also features software business solutions such as CheckOut, which is the company’s affordable point-of-sale system for SMEs; the Audio Conference; and DigiVault, which is a cost-effective cloud-based storage answer for business. The display area of the hub is air-conditioned and spacious enough to fit 10 guests at a time as they go hands-on with the product displays.

    The TechMobile was launched in Binondo, which is one of the oldest financial districts of the Philippines, and introduced to the business owners of that region. Its next stop was at the PLDT office in Makati, the country’s current city of commerce, after which it travelled to Ortigas, the country’s emerging business district. The route of the SME TechMobile was meant to symbolize the progress of business and entrepreneurship in the Philippines, and it is scheduled to hit other SME communities within the year such as Baguio, Palawan, Cebu, and Davao.

     

    Toni Gonzaga is Samsung’s newest ambassador for the Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos

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    Toni Gonzaga is Samsung’s newest ambassador for the Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos

    Samsung has officially launched their dual-sim featurephone, the Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos at an event earlier this week at the Fort. The Champ Deluxe Duos is aimed at people who want a touchscreen feature phone that have dual-sim capabilities without breaking the bank. This touchscreen device has a 2.8-inch screen, and has enough basic features for most people at the lower end of the market segment. To help market the device, Samsung has tapped actress/model Toni Gonzaga as the newest brand ambassador for the device. For her part, Toni is excited with the partnership, and told the members of the press that she’s thrilled to be working with a brand that she’s has been using for a long time. The actress says that the “first Samsung phone I had was the D300,” and that she “likes how Samsung knows what consumers need.” The Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos will retail for Php 4,190.

    Asus holds Blueprint Open House, showcases a variety of new products

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    Asus holds Blueprint Open House, showcases a variety of new products

    Asus recently held a blueprint open house last March 8, 2012 that focused on revealing their new Intel 7 Series-based motherboards among a variety of other products. These new motherboards include the pioneering Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control that lead to a big increase in performance, Asus Wi-Fi GO!, and Fan Xpert 2, which delivers the most modifiable controls ever seen on a motherboard. The open house prioritized the presentation of the Sabertooth Z77 motherboard from the Asus TUF range, which also features Thermal Armor for precision cooling and unrivaled reliability.

    Participants of the open house were also given a walk-through of other Asus creations. They showcased a variety of lifestyle products for home entertainment and connectivity, such as the ET2700 All-in-One PC Series, the world’s first Windows-based 27-inch AiO PC with a 10-point touch display. Among some of the other products they exhibited were the MS-100 USB speakers, HS-W1 wireless USB headset, O!Play Mini Plus Smart TV Set-Top Box, Asus RT-N66U dual-band wireless-N900 router, and P1 Portable LED Projector.

    The Future of Retail with Ayala Malls 360

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    The Future of Retail with Ayala Malls 360


    Ayala Malls, the premiere shopping destination in the country raises the bar in innovative and rewarding retail experience. Moving forward with the times is inevitable as modern technology sets forth developments that are more accessible and more mobile. In its continued pursuit to inform, involve and inspire new and loyal shoppers alike, Ayala Malls launches its comprehensive digital marketing program, Ayala Malls 360°.

    Introducing its newest digital platform, Ayala Malls 360° shall become the source-of-it-all for information on anything Ayala Malls. Available on various formats, Ayala Malls 360 shall empower the customers to be regularly updated with information that is relevant and immediate – from movie schedules to store hours; mall promos to weekly happenings in the mall.

    Browse the revamped website, www.ayalamalls.com.ph, and navigate through its easy and seamless design. Foster new relationships through Facebook and Twitter and discover how your choice Ayala Mall can become your favorite social space as well. Be on the move and still make the most out of your malling experience with its newest iPhone application. The application allows users to find their way around the mall and be updated with the latest news and promos in real time. The Ayala Malls 360 app is now available for iPhone users and will eventually be enjoyed by the rest of the smart phone users. Digital directory kiosks will also be deployed in all the Ayala Malls to help shoppers navigate the mall, enhancing their shopping experience.

    The Ayala Malls is also taking the shopping experience beyond the physical space through www.A-Deals.com, its very own online shopping destination that provides extraordinary discounts, exclusive offers and exciting freebies on shopping, dining and entertainment.

    Get ready as the future of the premiere shopping experience will now just be a click, slide, and tap away. With Ayala Malls 360°, be informed, be involved and be inspired with just one touch.

     

    Smart hints at LTE iPad

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    Smart hints at LTE iPad

    We had an inkling yesterday during the official iPad unveil that Smart would be racing to get an LTE version of the next generation iPad here since it’s currently the only telco that has a chance of rolling out their LTE service within this year. Today Smart has confirmed what many in the industry already guessed, with Chief Wireless Advisor Orlando B. Vea saying that the launch is an “important milestone not only for Apple but also for the entire industry.” He added that, “Anticipating this development, Smart has taken the lead in rolling out its superfast LTE network, the true 4G network, in various points of the country such as Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Boracay, Camarines Sur and Baguio.” Smart also said that we may see a local LTE version of the new iPad sooner than expected, which hints at a possible Q2 or Q3 launch of their commercial LTE service.

    Source: Smart

     

    iDelighted: Projector stand and sound system

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    iDelighted: Projector stand and sound system

    Now you can share what you’re watching on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod with the iDelighted. Created by Chen Nanyu, the iDelighted serves as a stand, speaker and a projector. Use it at home or at the office or just anywhere you need to entertain or conduct a professional meeting; the device is a compact alternative to bulky projectors and sound systems.

     

    Source: Yankodesign

    3rd generation iPad official – 2048 x1536 resolution screen, A5X processor, quad-core graphics, 4G LTE, starts at $499

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    3rd generation iPad official – 2048 x1536 resolution screen, A5X processor, quad-core graphics, 4G LTE, starts at $499

     

    Well, seems like the rumors were true (some of it anyway) and today we’re finally seeing the official specs of the third generation iPad. As expected, the main draw here is its beautiful 9.7-inch, 2048 x1536 resolution display, that quite frankly, blows everything else out of the water. That’s 264 pixels per inch, and Apple says that the new iPad has 44 percent better color saturation than before. To put that in perspective, the new iPad has more pixels than current full-HD TVs. Powering the entire thing is the new A5X processor with quad-core graphics, and Apple says that the new processor is twice as fast as NVIDIA’s Tegra 3.

    The new iPad also uses a 5-megapixel backside illuminated sensor and boasts slightly better specs than the camera on the iPhone 4S. The device also features 1080p video recording, which is on par with most hi-end smartphones currently out in the market.

    The new iPad now features Siri-like functionality in the form of a dedicated microphone soft button at the bottom of the virtual keyboard (right beside the spacebar). Also a surprising feature: 4G LTE connectivity. We guessed that the new iPad wouldn’t have it, well, we guess we were wrong. The new iPad will feature 4G LTE right out of the bat, though how that’ll work in multiple countries with different LTE spectrums, we don’t know (you can’t just bring an LTE device provisioned for a certain carrier to another place and expect it (LTE) to work). You can of course just buy a version without the LTE capability built-in (or just use 3G), but were’s the fun in that? As an added bonus, the new iPad can be used as a personal hotspot too.

    Probably the best thing about the new iPad is that it’s able to squeeze out 10 hours of battery life – 9 on 4G. The device is about 9.4mm thin and weighs in at 1.4lbs.

    The new iPad will cost you $499 bucks for the 16GB version, $599 for the 32GB and $699 for the 64GB version. LTE versions of the device will retail for  $629, $729 and $829, respectively.

    First countries to get dibs on the new device will be US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Japan on March 16, with other countries getting theirs (sorry, Philippines isn’t on there) on March 23.

    Source: Engadget, Slashgear

    Apple is at the forefront of the post-PC revolution – Tim Cook

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    Apple is at the forefront of the post-PC revolution – Tim Cook


    It wouldn’t be an Apple event without CEO Tim Cook giving us a lowdown on how Apple’s been performing lately, can it? The Apple head-honcho has posted some staggering stats for the company’s sales performance from last year, with Tim saying that “Apple has it’s feet firmly on the the post PC future.” Their revenues show it – Tim says 76% of Apple’s revenue has come from post PC devices (that includes iPads, iPhones and iPods), and has sold a staggering 315 million iOS devices last year, with 62 million of those sold in Q4 of 2011. 15.4 million iPads has been sold the last quarter. Impressive Mr. Cook. Most impressive. What will this mean for the company’s notebook line? At this point, it’s still up in the air, but one thing’s for sure – Apple’s hedging their bets on iOS and the mobile space.

    Source: Engadget

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