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    Strong Q1 for Bosch Philippines: Power tools business grows 49%, excellent prospects for Bosch Communication Center

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    Strong Q1 for Bosch Philippines: Power tools business grows 49%, excellent prospects for Bosch Communication Center

    Now celebrating its 125th year, the Bosch Group, a supplier of innovative technologies and services in automotive, industrial, consumer goods and building technology, revealed that it achieved annual sales of 47.3-B euros in 2010, the highest ever in its long history.  The global upswing in sales revenue is expected to continue in 2011.

    In the Philippines, Bosch posted strong Q1 performance, with the power tools business growing by a dramatic 49%, and the automotive aftermarket revenues growing by 19%.  Bosch’s local portfolio now includes thermotechnology (heating systems) and automotive original equipment (OE) in addition to drives and controls (hydraulics), packaging technology and security sytems.

    Bosch Philippines president Joseph Hong noted that:  “Diversification through innovative products as well as business lines and our expanded local presence contributed to the very positive development.”

    The newly established Bosch Communication Center is expected to have a stronger presence in the BPO market.  It currently serves both internal and external clients and is proficient in all major Asian languages.  It out-performed targets during its first year of operation.  Plans are underway to expand its sales organization, increase voice service coverage for English-speaking markets, and offer more back office solutions for finance and accounting, as well as IT, travel and tourism.

    (L-R): William Go, country sales director; Joseph Hong, managing director; Steffen Rittner, Bosch Communications Center managing director.

    Asus Asus WAVI Xtion brings body controls to PC users, looks suspiciously like a Kinect

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    Asus Asus WAVI Xtion brings body controls to PC users, looks suspiciously like a Kinect

    Probably the easiest and best way to describe the WAVI Xtion from Asus is to imagine Microsoft’s Kinect, but for the PC. The kit allows users to use their body to control their computer, and gives them a semblance of natural interaction – you can turn a page on an Ebook on the screen for example, or rotate a picture using both of your hands. There’s even an app portal in place so you can buy games and apps for it, and will ship with a couple of games, including MayaFit, Beat Booster, and DanceWall. We’ve embedded a video of an Asus rep playing with one of the games on the show floor.

    ECS’ Black series of motherboards changes color when it gets hot under the collar

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    ECS’ Black series of motherboards changes color when it gets hot under the collar

    Motherboards are the foundation of any good system, and like any piece of circuitry, they’re adversely affected by too much heat. Thermal sensors usually take care of that little issue, but it never hurts to get another, visual reference when your board is about to reach critical mass. Enter ECS’ Black Series of motherboards – the A990FXM-A for AMD fans and the P67H2-A for Intel lovers.

    Both of these boards feature ECS’ QoolTech IV technology, which among other things has Thermochromic tech built-in that changes the color of one of the heatsinks to tell you if you’re pushing your board too far.

    Project Kal-El spotted at Computex, blows our minds

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    Project Kal-El spotted at Computex, blows our minds

    We had hoped that Project Kal-El, NVIDIA’s next gen Tegra super-chip would make an appearance at COMPUTEX, and boy it did not disappoint. For those of you not in the know, Kal-El is the world’s first quad-core mobile processor that has a 12-core NVIDIA GPU that supports 3D stereo yet is still able to have enough battery endurance to be used in a tablet. The demo tablet that housed Kal-El was running a tech demo called “Glowball” that showed off the graphical prowess of the processor. We’ve embedded a video of actual demo running on the tablet.

     

    Massive dual GPU PowerColor 6870 and 6970 spotted, we got piccies

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    Massive dual GPU PowerColor 6870 and 6970 spotted, we got piccies

    We mosied onto PowerColor’s booth yesterday, and what did we see waiting for us? Two dual-GPU cards of course. Seems like PowerColor likes doing things by twos, as a dual GPU 6870 and 6970 were both on display. Both will sport dual fan cooler designs, and both will definitely be aimed at enthusiasts.

    What’s interesting is that the PowerColor rep mentioned that while the two cards will sport dual-GPUs, the projected power draw wouldn’t be much more than a NVIDIA 580. No word on availability yet, which is well and good – as it gives you more time to pad your wallet.

     

    Gainward GTX 560 Phantom giveaway!

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    Gainward GTX 560 Phantom giveaway!


    So we reviewed the heck out of the Gainward GTX 560 Phantom and we loved it. Since we love you, our Gadgets fans, more, we’re giving one away to a lucky reader. Want in on this? Here are the rules:

    1. Open to anyone on FB and Twitter.

    2. Like us on Facebook.

    4. Like Gainward on Facebook.

    5. Follow us on Twitter and tweet this:

    Follow @GadgetsMagazine and @GainwardVGA for a chance to win a Gainward GTX 560 Phantom #GadgetsGiveaway

    6. Answer this simple question: What is the best gaming card in the world?

    a) GAINWARD PHANTOM b) Loser FX 1100

    7. Send your answers to [email protected]

    8. Promo ends at June 20, midnight.

    9. Winners will be announced on FB and Twitter on June 27 and shall be notified by email.

    10. Philippine residents only, sorry guys.

    Petron Lakbay Alalay supports global initiative for road safety

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    Petron Lakbay Alalay supports global initiative for road safety

    Petron Lakbay Alalay, the county’s longest-running and most extensive motorist assistance program, has aligned its activities to strongly support the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, launched on 11 May 2011.  The campaign was rolled out in the Philippines under the auspices of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC), the Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership (PGRSP), and international agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

    One of the key elements during the launch was the presentation of the Philippine Road Safety Action Plan (PRSAP), formulated by the DOTC in partnership with other government agencies and private sector representatives.

    The global road safety advocacy includes a Road Safety Pledge that states: “ I support the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.  As a road user, I pledge:  Not to use my cell phone while driving; Not to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs; To always use a seatbelt while driving; To maintain my car in good, roadworthy condition; Not to be goaded into road rage by aggressive drivers and motorcyclists; Not to throw garbage out of my car; To always observe and follow road laws, rules and regulations.”

    Petron Lakbay Alalay, which was recently expanded from a Holy Week motorist emergency assistance activity into a full-blown summer road safety program, inherently supports the objectives of the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020.  In particular, the free safety checks offered at participating Petron stations helps ensure that vehicles are well-maintained for worry-free travel.  Petron also has a Mobile Lakbay Alalay project that sends road safety tips as well as car care and service reminders to registered mobile phone users.

    Through its network of more than 1,700 service stations—the largest in the oil industry—Petron is in an excellent position to further promote the road safety advocacy in response to the worldwide call to action to prevent road accidents and save lives.

    Multiply Commerce opens the largest on-line shopping space

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    Multiply Commerce opens the largest on-line shopping space

    My favorite (and only) social networking site has now become an online shopping-heaven for those who dread the weekend trips to the crowded malls (like I do) and who like great bargains, too. Now, a lot of what you need can be found in one intuitive and easy-to-use site, for both shoppers and entrepreneurs alike.

    From its beginning as a social networking site where millions of people went to share photos and videos, Multiply has evolved into the largest online shopping site in the Philippines with the introduction of Multiply Commerce. Multiply Commerce features a network that connects virtual shoppers to the widest variety of on-line shops.

    Multiply Commerce celebrates the individuality of Digital Pinoys by offering thousands of shops and millions of choices which is a unique platform in the Philippine shopping market. Now positioned as a vibrant shopping destination with an e-commerce platform, shoppers can browse at more than 83,000 shops from Filipino merchants alone, making Multiply.com the widest on-line shopping portal in the country. Aside from providing the most variety of on-line shops, Multiply’s strength as an on-line business platform remains unrivaled. With thousands of successful merchants, Multiply has evolved to become a viable business platform for aspiring entrepreneurs.

    ”Much like any other business, it is crucial to determine what your unique selling proposition is. The growth of Multiply as a digital shopping network was rather organic, with netizens first seeing its potential as a business platform,” said Multiply Philippines CEO, Jack Madrid, “We listened to the needs of the market and discovered the strength of Multiply, harnessed this opportunity and developed a fully-functioning e-commerce site with the introduction of Multiply Commerce” added Madrid.

    Multiply Commerce has upgraded features for both shoppers and merchants. For shoppers, Multiply Commerce introduced the Marketplace that offers a listing of the variety of shops available so people can easily find what they’re looking for. For sellers, the Multiply Commerce program was developed to help them manage and grow their business.

    Multiply Marketplace: Offering the widest range of shops on-line

    The new Multiply Commerce’s interface immediately shows the Marketplace. From fashion to gadgets to food to baby products, you name it, Multiply Marketplace has it. By joining the community, shoppers will not only be able to browse at products and services offered in the Philippines but will also be able to connect to virtual shops from different regions in just one click.

    Multiply Commerce: Offering real-world success for entrepreneurs, on-line

    With the introduction of the Multiply Commerce program, sellers can now optimize their businesses with its new features that will help push their businesses forward:

    1. Payment System

    In the Philippines, Multiply has partnered with Banco de Oro virtual card, BPI, Paypal and Globe Gcash to ensure fast and safer payment systems since buyers will be paying Multiply.com directly rather than individual shops. In effect, Merchants don’t need to open separate accounts to offer different payment options. They just need a BDO or BPI account where Multiply.com will transfer earning to begin selling.

    2. Product Listings

    The product listings feature allows sellers to categorize their merchandise instead of just using the photo album function to share their wares.

    3. Stock Room

    The Stock Room feature offers merchants a dashboard of product listings for more efficiently managing their business. This is where they can manage inventory, monitor orders and update product listings and track their cashflow.

    4. Buyer Protection

    To ensure safe and seamless transactions, Multiply Commerce offers a Buyer Protection program for sellers who opt to become Trusted Sellers. In this arrangement, Multiply will be able to help the shoppers and merchants resolve transactional issues in case of any disputes.

    5. Shopping Cart

    Interested buyers can easily buy several items from a single shop or several items from different shops in one go. This feature fastens the purchasing procedure because they need not contact each shop for individual for multiply orders.

    For existing sellers, Multiply Commerce provides a step by step instruction on how to migrate their merchandise from Photo Albums to the new selling platform. Once the seller migrates to the program, buyers who log into Multiply.com will be able to browse more easily and pay more securely using the new platform.

    With the introduction of the new and improved Multiply Commerce that takes on an e-commerce platform, buyers and sellers can enjoy easy, safe and accessible shopping and selling.

    To open a free shop on Multiply Commerce, email  [email protected]. To browse and shop at Multiply Commerce, log on to www.multiply.com

    Cherry Mobile launches two new phones

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    Cherry Mobile launches two new phones

    Cherry Mobile recently released a new line of mobile music-oriented phones, the X8 Tango and the M9 Jazz. The company has adhered to their strategy of combining intuitive designs and essential features while still remaining financially friendly, resulting in products that are tailor made for the Filipino’s evolving and diverse lifestyle.

    Aimed to bring true dual SIM capabilities as well as provide its users with amazing content, both mobile phones feature brilliant QVGA displays where they can access features such as mobile TV, FM Radio, games and much more.

    These new additions to the current product range of Cherry Mobile are intended to deliver amazing music content with true Dual SIM capabilities and a host of other top end features: mobile TV QVGA LCD Display, 2.0 MP camera, dual band GSM, MMS/WAP/GPRS, JAVA/built-in games, loudspeaker, and an expandable storage of Micro SD up to 4 GB.

    Furthermore, while Cherry Mobile might be considered a rookie in the local mobile communications industry, it has taken seasoned strides to bolster their continuing growth. Teaming up with Universal Music Group International through MCA Music Inc., the partnership presents the Filipino public with CHERRY MUSIC.

    Created to deliver fresh and amazing content to music enthusiasts, CHERRY MUSIC is a value-added service that is part of the extensive CHERRY ZONE suite of applications and services, which aims to provide Cherry Mobile users the ultimate mobile experience. With CHERRY MUSIC, avid fans can download up to 80 FREE SONGS from their favorite Universal Music artists for two months after purchasing their Cherry Mobile handset. The extensive library gives music fanatics a collection of the best hits from top music icons like Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, The Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna, straight to their Cherry Mobile phones!

    The X8 Tango has a suggested retail price of Php 3,499 and the M9 Jazz can be purchased for a mere Php 2,999.

     

    Fore more information on Cherry Mobile’s products, visit www.cherrymobile.com.ph

    HP Touchpad spotted at Sandisk booth in COMPUTEX, we have video

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    HP Touchpad spotted at Sandisk booth in COMPUTEX, we have video

    COMPUTEX is the place to be if you want to see the latest and greatest, and we weren’t surprised when we saw HP’s Touchpad make an appearance there. What did surprise us was the fact it was in another manufacturer’s booth – in Sandisk of all places. We suppose it’s natural for a hardware partner to push the devices they’re powering, and boy oh boy the Touchpad was indeed impressive. We let the guy do his demo, and we’ve attached the video below for your perusal.

    Intel creates an ode to you via Museum of me Facebook app

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    Intel creates an ode to you via Museum of me Facebook app

    Ever think of how your life would look like if someone dedicated a museum to it? No? Well, Intel has, and decided to make a Facebook app just like it. Intel’s Museum of Me takes information from your FB account and makes a virtual exhibit about your life. Of course, it’s all for their Core i5 processor pimpage, but the app is pretty cool nonetheless.

    Source: Museum of Me

    Samsung GALAXY S II: For the Discerning who know they deserve better

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    Samsung GALAXY S II: For the Discerning who know they deserve better

    Bringing you more reasons to love the evolution of mobile phones, Samsung gives you yet another “galactic” addition to its range of products.

    Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. (SEPCO), the leader in Android smartphones, announced that the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100), the first 4G phone to hit the country that is beautifully thin (8.49mm),lightweight and extremely powerful with its  1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The Samsung GALAXY S II bears with it the latest Android smartphone OS,  Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Complementing this latest operating system is an uber fast 1.2GHz Dual Core processor, the most vivid and brilliant Super AMOLED Plus screen and the smartest voice solution that enables the user to call, text, email and even surf the internet hands-free.

    “In 2011, we will take Samsung’s leadership in Speed, Screen and Content to a whole new level,” said Glenn Glinoga, Business Unit Director of SEPCO’s Mobile Communications Business. “With the GALAXY S II, Samsung wants to set the new standard of quality viewing on mobile, powerful performance, and slim and modern design.”  The GALAXY S II is a powerful evolution of GALAXY S as it builds on the phenomenal success of the original Samsung GALAXY S. “We are proud to unveil the ultimate smartphone,” added Glinoga.  “Consumers will no longer have to limit themselves because the Samsung GALAXY S II allows them to design their own smart lives.”

    “We’re are very excited and proud to bring in the first 4G Android smartphone in the country that not only pleases the eye but delivers the most delightful smartphone experience,” added Coco Domingo, Product Marketing Head of SEPCO’s Mobile Communications Business.

    Taking Mobile Computing to Another Level

    Incorporating a dual-core application processor and advanced 4G wireless network (HSPA+ 21) connectivity, the Samsung GALAXY S II has the speed and power to provide the best mobile performance. The 1.2 GHz Dual-core application processor offers  features such as fast web browsing, multi-tasking comparable to a PC-like environment, supreme graphics quality and instantly responsive 3D user interface on the large screen. The GALAXY S II also offers seamless multitasking, switching between applications instantly. Superior 3D hardware performance makes games and video incredibly fast and smooth.

    With super-fast HSPA+ connectivity, the GALAXY S II offers rapid download speeds while BlueTooth® 3.0+HS reduces data transfer times.  The Samsung GALAXY S II is equipped with an 8MP, high-profile camera and camcorder with 1080p full HD recording and playback. With Samsung’s patented AllShare technology capture, create and share experiences hassle-free.

    LED TV in your pocket?

    The Samsung GALAXY S II is equipped with Samsung’s new crystal-clear Super AMOLED Plus screen. This is the most advanced mobile visual display ever created. With this display, Samsung sets a new standard of quality viewing on mobile handsets. The Super AMOLED Plus introduces the best in quality in color gamut, contrast ratio and edge sharpness. Using RealStripe screen technology and a greatly increased sub-pixel count, Super AMOLED Plus complements the human eye in its ability to recognize images. With a wider viewing angle and increased visibility outdoors, the Samsung GALAXY S II provides a more vibrant viewing experience than any other mobile device. The Super AMOLED Plus display does not compromise battery performance. A significant reduction in power consumption from Super AMOLED display makes it more energy-efficient than other comparably-sized devices.

    Doing more with your Voice

    The Galaxy S II is truly smarter than the ordinary smartphone. With its pre-loaded voice solution feature, Galaxy S II users can command their phone to call, text and even send an email hands-free. Simply activate the voice solution with these simple words “Hey Galaxy” and the phone automatically responds by asking the user what he would like to do. This unique solution translates uttered words into both commands and actual text so SMS and emails cam be dictated and sent without the use of one’s fingers.

    Samsung GALAXY S II Goes to Work

    Samsung has introduced a new range of enterprise mobility solutions that help enterprise customers empower a flexible and connected mobile workforce. Samsung has partnered with IT industry leaders to offer the most relevant enterprise solutions to the Samsung GALAXY S II, working seamlessly on the Android Gingerbread platform and paying special attention to securing data and network. These solutions include enhanced conferencing and connectivity services from Cisco, the most comprehensive mobile implementation of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and secure remote device management from Sybase.

    Stay entertained and connected

    Samsung launches its Samsung Hubs which are integrated mobile applications designed to fit every element of your life in the GALAXY S II.

    For starters there is the Social Hub Premium which is touted as the future of communication. The social hub premium allows one to talk to whoever they want, in whatever way they want, all from the contact’s list. Imagine in one look you get your Communication history, IM status, and updates from social networking sites all in one go. From here, users can access all types of messages (push e-mail, text, VM and SNS) and respond directly without resorting to individual applications.

    Want a smartphone with you fave books? The Samsung Galaxy S II can do this, too with its Reader’s Hub. Carry an enormous library of books, magazines and newspapers on-the-go. Through strategic partnerships, Samsung Readers Hub provides over 2.2 million books and novels, 2,000 global and local newspapers in 49 languages and 2,300 popular magazines in 22 languages.

    Need a stress break?  Play a few games on the Galaxy S II Game Hub, which is the easiest way to download and play best-in-class mobile games. The game hub features a 3-axis gyroscopic sensor which allows the Samsung GALAXY S II to unleash a world of gaming possibilities. Try for free and download premium titles from partners like Gameloft, or ‘enjoy Social Network Games (SNG) powered by mobage including ngmoco’s We Rule and We City’.

    And, if music is your thing there is the Music Hub. Imagine, you can make Samsung GALAXY S II a personal music manager and access over 12 million tracks from 7digital. Discover what’s hot from top charts, search for favorite music, get recommendations on albums, enjoy previews and download them directly to Samsung GALAXY S II.

    Make it personal

    The Samsung GALAXY S II gives customers more choices in personalizing their smartphone experience.  Samsung has introduced Live Panel, a service that aggregates live web and application contents to a single customizable home-screen. Customers can design the lay-out of their own Live Panel, online services and mobile apps to appear on-screen. SNS feeds, information and many more applications can all be embedded and accessed instantly through the magazine-like layout.

    Samsung also introduces Kies Air that allows users to manage their smartphone contents from their PC, via local WiFi connections. Download photos taken on the built-in camera, listen to music, check missed calls and send messages in the web browser on their PC. For added connectivity, WiFi Direct allows consumers to connect to wireless-enabled PCs and printers without the need for wireless access points.

    iCloud to be unveiled on June 6

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    iCloud to be unveiled on June 6

    A couple of weeks ago, there were rumors of Apple’s entry into the cloud-based music service race alongside Amazon and Google.

    Today, it is finally official: iCloud will be unveiled on June 6 at the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), by none other than Steve Jobs himself.

    We will all have to wait until the official public unmasking to find out exactly what iCloud has to offer. Regardless, I bet that Jobs is hoping Apple will be enough to feed our insatiable digital appetites.

    Rumored to be a cloud storage/music locker/content delivery service, iCloud will supposedly build people’s online music libraries by initially scanning people’s hard drives and subsequently finding the corresponding song on the company’s servers. This will eliminate the need for users to manually upload their massive digital library onto their cloud storage/music locker.

    Apple also has an edge over other companies with cloud services because they’ve secured deals with almost all of the major recording companies. Furthermore, it is also rumored that Apple is close to signing agreements with publishers and that they are negotiating with several film studios as well.

     

    Source: CNet

    Atom powered tablets running Honeycomb spotted, we have video

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    Atom powered tablets running Honeycomb spotted, we have video

    It’s not a big secret that Intel got a lot of catching up to do when it comes to tablets and smartphones. Qualcomm and NVIDIA is doing brisk business when it comes to selling chips that power smartphones and tablets, and saying that there’s a pile of money to be made in that particular space is like saying the sky is blue. To that end, Intel has shown several devices here at COMPUTEX running Honeycomb and MeeGo, most likely using Atom processors.

    There’s a couple of devices on display, but to be honest they weren’t really running as smooth as we hoped. Then again, Intel’s managed to do this in a short amount of time, so it’s a minor nitpick. We’ve attached a video below.

     

    ASUS outs ROG branded Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset, we want it bad

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    ASUS outs ROG branded Vulcan ANC Gaming Headset, we want it bad

    Asus’ ROG brand is all about making stuff for gamers to help them win. The ROG Vulcan ANC (active noise cancellation) headset certainly fits the bill, as this fiery red headphones has everything gamers need.

    It features active noise cancellation, memory foam to keep you comfy during those late-night gaming sessions, excellent sound quality, a detachable boom mike if you don’t feel talking smack about anyone in your game and a cable that detaches automatically so you don’t accidentally turn it into a enormous paperweight.

    No word on prices and availability, but an Asus exec told us that it would be priced competitively, so we’re thinking something along the 140-180 dollar range.

     

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