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    WD opens its first concept store in SM North EDSA Annex

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    WD opens its first concept store in SM North EDSA Annex

    While we certainly do our best to convey what extra features and benefits you get from Western Digital’s storage offerings, there’s really no substitute to experiencing them yourself. That’s why Western Digital has opened its first WD Digital Life store in the Philippines earlier today in the 4th floor of the Cyberzone located in SM North EDSA Annex.

    The concept store allows potential WD customers to be able to touch and play with the different external storage devices available and see what’s right for them.

    To celebrate the launch, Western Digital is giving a special price for the WD MyPassport Essential 750GB.  Ordinarily retailing at Php 5,100, they are now offering it at Php 3,900 for today only. The offer will start at 3PM, May 25 and is limited to only to the first 20 units.

     

    Microsoft unveils Mango update for Windows Phone 7 – better, smarter Windows Phone coming in Q3

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    Microsoft unveils Mango update for Windows Phone 7 – better, smarter Windows Phone coming in Q3

    Microsoft has just unveiled the next update to its smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7. Codenamed Mango, the new release isn’t just an incremental update – it brings a ton of new features (over 500 according to Microsoft) to the platform, including Google goggle-like functionality, location aware services and better app integration. “Seven months ago we started our mission to make smartphones smarter and easier for people to do more,” said Andy Lees, president of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. “With ‘Mango,’ Windows Phone takes a major step forward in redefining how people communicate and use apps and the Internet, giving you better results with less effort.” Users will now be able to keep all relevant conversations with one person in one thread regardless of the method used to communicate (IM, SMS or whatnot). Additionally, Twitter and LinkedIn feeds will be integrated into contact cards, allowing for better integration. Internet Explorer 9 will also be making an appearance. The update will be available for free for users when it launches in Q3, and new Windows Phone 7 devices that start shipping from that time period will have the update built-in. We’ve embedded a video of Joe Belfiore, Corporate Vice President for Windows Phone Program Management doing a demo of Mango below.

    Source: Microsoft

    Globe: First to achieve MEF certification in the Philippines

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    Globe: First to achieve MEF certification in the Philippines

    Globe Telecom, the first Philippine carrier to be certified by the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF 9), adds MEF 14 to its growing list of certifications. MEF is the defining body for Carrier Ethernet, which aims to accelerate its adoption globally. Globe was also the first Philippine carrier to join MEF and its over 150 members that includes the world’s top service providers and major equipment vendors, back in 2009.

    With enterprises operating in multiple locations around the world they require interconnection among their service providers as they expect the same service function and performance in all their branches. Carrier Ethernet is currently the leading technology for mission-critical, real-time services including VoIP, disaster recovery, conferencing and enterprise applications.

    Globe supports its Carrier Ethernet services with enough bandwidth and capacity to provide for the needs of BPOs, multinational companies and large enterprises with foreign affiliates.  Only Globe has a purpose built, dedicated network for high-speed SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy), Ethernet and wavelength services. Its DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) network carries fast Ethernet services that are pre-provisioned in key buildings and IT parks where most businesses locate.  A dedicated data network enables focused servicing of enterprise customers, brings operational efficiencies to improve service level agreements, and enables network management systems to enhance monitoring and after sales support.

    To establish a solid foundation for Carrier Ethernet ubiquity and interoperability, Globe passed numerous compliance tests independently conducted by the MEF-approved certification test laboratory Iometrix.  The MEF 9 ensures the conditions required for delivery of services have specific Ethernet User Network Interface and Ethernet Virtual Connection service attributes so businesses get seamless end-to-end Carrier Ethernet offerings.  The MEF 14 includes performance criteria which prepares carriers’ for Global Interconnect, the standards-based interconnection with other service providers, and assures enterprises that the Carrier Ethernet services they get perform within international service level standards.

    “Globe has been known as a pioneer in the telco industry and true to form we are proud to have initiated MEF certification in Carrier Ethernet offerings in the Philippines. We have embraced MEF standards to deliver reliable, high quality and technically consistent Ethernet services to our customer base,” said Jesus C. Romero, Head of Enterprise Segments at Globe Business.

    He added, “We remain committed to our thrust of achieving excellence in service delivery as we continue to raise the level of quality we provide enterprises. The MEF 14 certification came on the heels of our MEF 9 certification, which demonstrates our relentless efforts to fulfill our brand promise of offering superior customer experience.”

    With its MEF certifications, Globe assures enterprise customers that its Carrier Ethernet services measure up to international specifications accepted globally. These also demonstrate the commitment of Globe to MEF’s mission to promote Carrier Ethernet interoperability and deployment worldwide.

    Samsung is forced to give Apple a sneak peek

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    Samsung is forced to give Apple a sneak peek

    The ongoing battle between Apple and Samsung has arrived at an interesting crossroads. If you aren’t familiar with the situation, the white giant is currently suing the Korean corporation over alleged patent infringement in their Android range. Now, the federal court in the US has forced Samsung to literally hand over their new phones to Apple so that the latter may use it as evidence to back up these accusations.

    The particular products to be handed over are the Samsung Galaxy S2, Infuse 4G, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 10.1, and Droid Charge. The first two have recently gone on sale in the UK and US, while the remaining three have yet to be released. The only positive that Samsung enjoys in this situation is that only Apple’s legal team will be privy to the sneak peek.

    This legal clash began when Apple accused Samsung of blatantly borrowing heavily in both design and packaging from the iPad and iPhone.  Samsung then retorted that it was the California-based company that stole their designs.  And of course, Apple had to respond to that accusation, and so the childish back-and-forth-blame-game began.

    The irony lies in the fact that Samsung provides the LCD panels and semiconductors for iPads and iPhones. In fact, Samsung processors where used in the first generation of iPhones and until today, Apple is actually the Korean company’s top client. It will be interesting to see how this current legal warfare will affect both companies, with regards to the quality and design of their future products.

     

    Source: TechRadar

    Eee Pad Transformer launched in the Philippines, we go hands on (Video)

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    Eee Pad Transformer launched in the Philippines, we go hands on (Video)

    After months of waiting, local tablet aficionados can finally get their hands on ASUS’ Honeycomb powered tablet, the Eee Pad Transformer.

    The Eee Pad Transformer was officially launched yesterday at the Palladium Club in the New World Hotel in Makati. Aside from the Transformer, ASUS also unveiled the colorful K3 line of notebooks, and their newest brand ambassadors. The Eee Pad Transformer has quickly amassed plenty of positive reviews from foreign press, and after we spent a couple of minutes with it we came away impressed and wanting more.

    The ASUS Eee Pad Transformer gets its moniker from being able to transform from a tablet to something akin to a netbook. The Transformer is powered by Google’s Honeycomb tablet OS and NVIDIA’s dual core Tegra 2 processor. The 10.1-inch IPS panel is nice and bright, and has excellent viewing angles.

    The device felt quick, snappy and was a joy to use. There wasn’t an active internet connection during the time of the event so we really weren’t able to check out the amount of apps or how fast the browser was, but we did manage to play a few downloaded games on the unit that required a lot of processing power and came away impressed. It’s safe to say that this little device will be able to handle whatever you can throw at it.

    The keyboard deserves a bit of attention too. We really wouldn’t blame you if you thought that the Transformer was just another netbook with it attached. Aside from giving you a better place to type on (a physical keyboard will always trump a virtual one), the Transformer’s keyboard pulls double duty as a battery pack, extending the Transformer’s 9 hour battery life (according to ASUS) to 16.

    Unfortunately the only way you can connect to the internet is via Wi-Fi, as there’s currently no 3G infused model available as of yet.

    The Eee Pad Transformer will be coming your way sometime in June, and will have a tag price of 22,990 (32GB) for the keyboard-less version, and 29,990 (32GB) with the keyboard. Watch out for our full review that we’ll post up as soon as we get our demo unit. Until then, you can watch the video of our hands-on below.

    LG’s Next Generation Cinema TV is finally here

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    LG’s Next Generation Cinema TV is finally here

    No matter how busy we get or how mobile or how “on-the-go”, there’s nothing like being able to find the time to just sit down on your favorite sofa or simply veg on your bed and catch all of the TV episodes you missed or the movies you failed to watch on the big screen. Of course, there is always your laptop. But for those who know the value of true home entertainment, you know that nothing beats a cinema-like experience.

     

    LG Electronics, the company that has dominated the LED and LCD TV market, introduces the next generation TVs that are set to redefine the viewing experience. Conventional battery operated 3D glasses, flickery 3D images, and complicated internet TVs are going to take a back seat as LG introduces its Cinema 3D TV and the Smart TV that’s simple, smarter, and comfortable to use.

    CINEMA 3D TV

    Unlike conventional 3D TVs, the Cinema 3D TV is the 3D TV with flicker free technology that virtually eliminates feelings of dizziness. The Cinema 3D TV also makes use of FPR glasses that are light, weighing only 16 grams, and do not require batteries or charging. LG 3D glasses free of electro magnetic waves ensuring that they are more convenient and safe then the conventional 3D glasses.

    Absolute comfort while viewing 3D is not the only feature offered by the Cinema 3D TV, brighter, clearer 3D pictures are to be expected as the Cinema 3D TV is coated with 3D Light Boost, a thin film covering that counteracts any dimness that usually occur with traditional 3D TVs.

    Large groups will also have no problems viewing 3D movies together, as the Cinema 3D TV offers flexible viewing positions, allowing customers to enjoy clear and bright 3D pictures whether lying down or leaning back in any spot in front of the TV.

    The result of all these features is the promise of longer and more enjoyable viewing of 3D films. You can definitely bring home that 3D Cinema experience with the new LG Cinema 3D TV.

    SMART TV

    The LG Smart TV is not just about brilliant and innovative technology.  It encapsulates simple and effective control over your home entertainment experience. The LG Smart TV features a home dashboard that allows you full entertainment access from a single screen. With its “Point, Click, Control, Simply Smarter” capabilities, LG’s Smart TV lets users access the best of the internet directly on the big screen in a way that is easier and quicker.

    The smart share feature allows immediate wireless access to content on your PC or Smart phone so that connecting to your digital devices will never be a problem.

    Equipped with The Magic Motion Remote Control, customers will experience intuitive control linked to a UI that offers single click access, by letting viewers drag and drop, just like a PC.  By allowing users to navigate through an onscreen cursor instead of pushing buttons, LG Smart TV makes controlling the TV easy and direct, with no need to take your eyes off the screen.

    The Smart TV also features long tail LG apps that give customers a more enjoyable TV experience. LG Smart TV enriches peoples’ lives by offering the most practical and lifestyle-focused premium content with a better user experience. The Smart TV offers the optimum line-up of global and local premium content providers. With these features the Smart TV offers simple control for all its users.

    Modern Warfare 3 Trailer unveiled – more war, it seems

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    Modern Warfare 3 Trailer unveiled – more war, it seems

    If there’s one thing you can expect from Activision’s Modern Warfare series of games, it’s going to be war. The next iteration in the MW series seems to fall along those lines, and if the trailer is anything to go by, you can expect at least 300% more war, bullets and explosions than the last one. The trailer also seems to imply that there won’t be a shortage of baddies to kill, and you can expect to fight (and die) in various locales around the world. We’ve linked the trailer for your perusal below, and as always the game is slated to hit in November.

    Source: Gametrailers

     

    Tags: GameTrailers.com, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Debut Trailer HD, PC Games, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

     

    When it rains, it pours – Sony BMG Greece hacked, user accounts posted online

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    When it rains, it pours – Sony BMG Greece hacked, user accounts posted online

    It seems that Sony just can’t get a break. Sony BMG Greece’s website has been hacked and users who have registered with the site has had their account details plastered online, including their usernames, real names and email addresses. To add insult to injury, the way the site was hacked wasn’t as hard as you’d imagine – the attacker used an SQL injection tool to get in, something a half decent hacker knows how to use (incidentally, this is one of the ways security firm HBGary was hacked). One silver lining in all of these security problems is that when Sony’s done revamping their sites and patching known vulnerabilities, more likely than not they’ll have one of the best protected network of sites and services this side of the net. Question is, will their customers still trust them with their data?

    Source: Sophos

    Meet the Horn Stand amplifier

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    Meet the Horn Stand amplifier

    If you use your iPhone 4 as an mp3 player, you might find that the overall volume could use a lot more punch. Luckily, others feel the same way.

    Meet the Horn Stand, a portable non-powered amplifier that can increase the volume on your device up to a whopping 13 decibels. Made of flexible and washable silicone, this clever add-on slips over your iPhone 4’s speakers and redirects the sound through its gramophone inspired tube.

    With a simple design that merges what is vintage and modern, the Horn Stand (as the name implies), also doubles up as a vertical or horizontal stand, as seen in the picture above. Although this accessory does cover up the iPhone’s home button when attached, the manufacturer’s conveniently added one onto the Horn Stand itself.

     

    Source: Gizmag

    Product Highlight: ASUS ROG Maximus IV Extreme

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    Product Highlight: ASUS ROG Maximus IV Extreme

    Since the release of Intel’s second generation Core i processors, there’s been an influx of motherboards created by different OEM brands vying for your attention (and your wallet’s contents). But if there’s one thing you got to understand, there are motherboards, and then there are motherboards. ASUS’ Republic of Gamers branded Maximus IV Extreme falls in the latter category. This beast is the real deal – and is decked out with so many features we don’t even know where to start. How about the option of overclocking it remotely? Gigabit Ethernet? USB 3.0? Seriously, it throws so many things all at your face at once, you won’t even know where to start. It’s simply awesome. Want to see what you get when you decide to take the leap? Scroll down and check out the pictures we took of this bad boy.

    Sony unveils SmartAR augmented reality tech, might possibly be witchcraft

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    Sony unveils SmartAR augmented reality tech, might possibly be witchcraft

    While augmented reality has been around for a while, there has always been limitations to what the tech could do. The biggest limitation for the tech is the need for markers – either in barcode or image form – for it to work. Sony has devised way for AR to work without the need for specialized markers and barcodes, instead relying on normal objects like menus and the like to trigger it. It’s hard to explain how everything works but thankfully Sony has included a nifty little video of the thing in action. Follow the link to Sony’s site and you’ll see what we mean.

    Source: Sony

     

    Globe fuels smartphone revolution with new unlimited data plans

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    Globe fuels smartphone revolution with new unlimited data plans

    Want to maximize your smartphone and all the benefits that come with it? Globe Telecom keeps up with the growing demand for smartphones and mobile data with its newest offer of unlimited data plans for postpaid subscribers. “Globe My Super Surf Plan is designed for tech-savvy subscribers who want to make the most out of their devices. They are driven by the need to be always online wherever they are, minus the fear of hidden and high charges, or the constant pursuit for WiFi spots just to get connected,” said Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid. “With My Super Surf Plan, Globe subscribers can get the smartphone of their dreams for free or at an exclusive discount, and then boost it with our customizable and affordable data plans which will allow them to enjoy mobile internet, their way.”

    Introducing Globe My Super Surf Plan, the country’s first-ever range of fully-customizable unlimited data plans which provide subscribers with uninterrupted mobile surfing, consumable monthly fees, bonus call and text services and add-ons in a single subscription.

    As part of the company’s portfolio of personalized postpaid plans, Globe My Super Surf Plan is available at Plan 999, Plan 1799 or Plan 2499. Under each data plan, subscribers can enjoy unlimited surfing without the fear of high charges or the inconvenience of bill shock. With Globe My Super Surf Plan, subscribers get unlimited data to browse, chat, research, send an e-mail, and do social networking on their mobile phones without having to pay on top of their Monthly Service Fee.

    Designed specifically for gadget-loving individuals, Globe My SuperSurf Plans also come with some of the latest and most desirable gadgets and handsets out in the market. Some handsets are available for free on each data plan while some can be purchased with minimal cash out. These include the Apple iPhone, the latest and greatest BlackBerry handsets, and top of the line Android handsets and tablets.

    After getting the gadget of their dreams, subscribers select their choice of plan, all of which come with unlimited surfing for an entire month. Plus, all My SuperSurf Plans come with additional freebies like free calls and texts to Globe/TM and other networks, international calls and texts, and unlimited call and text services to one Globe/TM number, all of which can be changed monthly.  Subscribers on My SuperSurf Plan 1799 and 2499 are also entitled to enjoy consumable amounts worth P800 and P1500 respectively which can be used to send text messages and make calls to Globe, TM and other networks, where standard rates apply.

    Apart from freebies and consumables, My Super Surf subscribers can also boost their plans with a multitude of add-ons ranging from My Super One, My Super Txt, My DUO, My Super DUO, My Super Txt All and My Super Unli to enjoy other services like unlimited calls and texts. The wide range of add-ons can also be changed monthly and are available at affordable prices which can be consumed on top of the subscriber’s monthly subscription fee.

    The new offer is in line with the company’s strategy to offer the best mobile data services that match growing demand for on-the-go connectivity to come with more affordable smartphones. Recently, the company started offering the white version of the iPhone 4 to subscribers who want to personalize their iPhone 4 experience with a different look. The white iPhone 4 is up for grabs as one of the featured devices under the My Super Surf Plan. To know more about My Super Surf Plan, visit their website.

    The New Lomo LC-Wide

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    The New Lomo LC-Wide

    Meet the LOMO LC-Wide, the latest spin-off from the popular Russian camera that propelled the current analog art movement known as Lomography.

    The LC-Wide features a 17mm Minigon Ultra-Wide-Angle lens and supports three different photo formats (full, square or half-format).  It supports all types of 35 mm (135) film, has unlimited multiple exposures and still produces photos with the beloved vignettes and intense saturation.

    Although this new release is still quite expensive, any Lomography enthusiast would be heartbroken not to own one. It’s predecessor, the LCA-+ is available locally in Team Manila stores.

    For a full set of technical specs and features, visit the official Lomo LC-Wide site.

     

    Source: Gizmag

    Duke Nukem Forever finally being released next month, reports of hell freezing over unconfirmed

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    Duke Nukem Forever finally being released next month, reports of hell freezing over unconfirmed

    Duke Nukem Forever (and by extension, its developer 3D Realms) has been synonymous with vaporware because of its long development schedule. The game was announced in 1997 and has been in development for fourteen years. The atom bomb took faster to make (yes, that is a fact). But, after 14, long years, we’re finally going to be seeing the Duke kick alien ass. Gearbox and 2K Games has rescued the fallen warrior and has slated to release the game next month (June 10), and we’re all eagerly anticipating its release. The game will be available on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, and will still have the same testosterone fueled gameplay, slight nudity and witty one liners that only the original FPS king can deliver. The game will also have a multiplayer option, so you can frag your friends while doing your worst Duke impersonation.

    Source: Duke Nukem Forever

    Obvious report of the day: Social tools to blame for lost productivity

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    Obvious report of the day: Social tools to blame for lost productivity

    Who would have thought that social tools like Facebook, instant messengers and text messaging would spell lost productivity? A study sponsored by harmon.ie found that 57% reported work interruptions are due in part to collaboration and social tools. Shocking stuff. What’s more worrying however, is that some of the respondents say that they can only work for 15 minutes before they get interrupted. Another worrying statistic is that if a worker loses an hour per day because of these interruptions (which isn’t a huge leap to make), harmon.ie says that it translates into $10,375 of wasted productivity per person per year, assuming an average salary of $30/hour. This is something that businesses need to be aware of, lest their employees get more concerned over their farms than the business at hand.

    Source: harmon.ie

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